The Demon’s Menu

The Demon's Menu

Even though he had considerable speculation, Jason still wanted to know more.

"No problem."

Cui Longnu and Miss Hongxiu nodded simultaneously.

"At that time, after father challenged the 'Knife Monarch,' he told me that to ensure more confidence during the duel, he hoped that Hongxiu and I could refine the 'Creation Pill.' Coincidentally, the gang had gathered the necessary raw materials for the 'Creation Pill,' and Hongxiu and I had refined the 'Minor Creation Pill' several times. Under such conditions, we were confident we could refine the 'Creation Pill,' so we immediately agreed."

Cui Longnu spoke first.

Miss Hongxiu added.

"We obtained the formula for the 'Creation Pill' from the Gang Leader a few years ago, and since then, we have been attempting to refine it every year, becoming quite proficient. Initially, the Gang Leader told us it was to enhance his abilities further, but one main ingredient was still immature, so we hadn't started refining until recently, when it finally matured.

However, the Gang Leader also broke through his long-standing bottleneck through his efforts, and the 'Creation Pill' shifted from breaking through to adjusting bodily condition."

After speaking, Miss Hongxiu sighed lightly.

As a 'Dan Medicine' type of martial artist, she was well aware of the difficulty of that 'bottleneck.'

Basically, she had no hope in this lifetime.

In fact, to be precise, being able to condense 'Qi-Blood' was a great fortune.

"So that's how it is."

Jason said softly.

Coincidence!

Too coincidental!

The formula was given by the 'Martial Arts Master.'

And the main ingredient, which hadn't matured for years, suddenly matured right before the duel.

Jason didn't believe in such coincidences.

Also!

The 'Martial Arts Master' gave the formula to Cui Longnu and Miss Hongxiu a few years ago.

So, could it be said that...

The 'Martial Arts Master' was investigating the 'Transmigration Cult' a few years ago?

Thinking this, Jason asked again.

"What is the 'Si Hai Bang's' attitude towards the 'Transmigration Cult'?"

"Nothing special.

Just like other families, as long as they don't provoke us, we turn a blind eye.

If we encounter them outside of 'Fragrance City,' then we choose to back down."

Miss Hongxiu said.

"Back down?"

Jason repeated, asking.

"Yes, father once said the 'Transmigration Cult' couldn't become a big threat, and a temporary retreat would only lead to their faster demise. The one within the Empire is not to be messed with."

Cui Longnu nodded confidently.

Such words made Jason ponder.

He had heard from Brother Gousheng about the Empire's attitude towards cults.

They also had the ability to respond quickly.

But that was before seeing the 'Transmigration Cult' Sect Hierarch.

With the strength the 'Transmigration Cult' Sect Hierarch just demonstrated, ordinary martial artists within the Empire couldn't be a match for him.

Then who could the one mentioned by the 'Martial Arts Master' be?

The answer was evident.

'The Emperor'!

Besides this, there was no other possibility.

Additionally, the 'Transmigration Cult' Sect Hierarch was injured.

Could it be that 'The Emperor' was the one who attacked and injured him?

And then the choice of backing down by the 'Martial Arts Master' is worth pondering.

Having interacted with the 'Martial Arts Master,' Jason knew that to make him back down without showing some real capability was impossible, as he appeared humble but was inherently untamed.

It's very possible that the 'Martial Arts Master' knew early on about the 'Transmigration Cult' Sect Hierarch's encounter with 'The Emperor' and that he suffered losses.

So that's why there was an order to 'back down.'

And that's why the 'strategizing' happened now.

Standing there, Jason once again began to consider everything comprehensively.

Cui Longnu and Miss Hongxiu did not disturb him.

They could see that this Master Mu had certainly discovered something.

Moreover, it was something very important.

Until Dou Bao brought back breakfast from afar, and the fragrance caught Jason's attention, only then did Cui Longnu quietly ask, "Master Mu, have you discovered something?""Yes, I've discovered a bit.

However, we still need to wait a bit longer to confirm."

Jason didn't hide it.

Since both parties were currently on the same side, there was naturally no need to hide such things.

Moreover, if it was as he anticipated, it wouldn't be something that could be hidden anyway.

"Wait a bit longer?"

Cui Longnu blinked and didn't ask more questions.

For one, she clearly knew the character of this Master Mu.

If he wanted to say something, he would definitely say it.

If he didn't want to say something, no amount of inquiry would be useful.

Secondly, Dou Bao's wontons smelled so good!

The prawns, seaweed, salt, vinegar, and sesame oil concocted a simple yet incredibly appetizing soup base. When sprinkled with scallions and cilantro, it looked even more verdant and inviting.

Picking up her bowl, Cui Longnu scooped a sip of soup with a spoon, blew on it first, then put it in her mouth and quietly closed her eyes.

It was simply delicious.

Next, she scooped up a wonton and took a bite.

Immediately, the shrimp meat and crab roe flowed out along with the soup.

Delicious!

Even though her tongue got a bit burnt, Cui Longnu still swallowed it in one bite.

"It's good, so tasty!"

Cui Longnu said this.

Then, she couldn't wait to soak the fried dough sticks into the soup.

The crunchiness of the dough sticks wasn't entirely drowned out by the soup.

On the contrary, the softness of the soup made the crunchiness even more prominent.

Thus, the soup-soaked fried dough sticks were even more delicious.

Cui Longnu opened her mouth and swallowed half a stick, showing no trace of dainty behavior.

Miss Hongxiu was much more elegant; she tore the fried dough sticks into pieces, put them into the wonton soup bowl, peeled a tea egg, and put it into the wonton bowl as

Well, and then started eating piece by piece.