Chapter 77

Within the porcelain wine cup, a liquid as clear as water from alpine springs was lightly swaying back and forth . A rich aroma—with an intoxicating scent that lingered around one's nostrils—was emanating from within the wine cup .

King Yu swirled the wine within the cup . When he tasted the wine, the mellow and spicy taste that erupted within his mouth caused the pores all over his body to tremble . It was the first time he drank such a delicious wine . It was far better than the Bejewelled Nectar Wine from the imperial palace .

"As expected of the store that was able to let father come in person . Just this wine itself is enough for the customers to linger within the store," King Yu lamented . This was the first time he came to Bu Fang's store . Previously, he had only heard the rumors . This time, after personally experiencing it himself, he was finally able to experience the charm of the store's delicacies .

The wine was a fine wine . The dishes were fine dishes .

That tangerine-colored Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs and that dense steam accompanied by the fragrance of meat was like a beautiful and captivating picture .

At the entrance of the alleyway, the crown prince was walking with his hands behind his back and his head held high . Xushi was the only one following him . His expression was solemn while carrying a gigantic steel cage with one hand .

"Hmm?" Bu Fang, who had just left the kitchen, puzzledly looked toward the entrance . He saw the crown prince and Xushi immediately placing a steel cage onto the ground after entering the store .

"Owner Bu, I've come once more," The crown prince chuckled and said as he intensely stared at Bu Fang .

If Bu Fang was able to cook the Elixir Cuisine, the emperor's health condition should improve . And so, as the person who offered up the Elixir Cuisine, the emperor would definitely be more favorable to Ji Chengan . His position as the crown prince would be even firmer and he would obtain an even greater advantage over his brothers .

As he thought about all these, the crown prince became even more fervent toward Bu Fang, who could cook the Elixir Cuisine .

The crown prince raised his hand and grabbed the cloth covering the steel cage . With a sudden pull, the interior of the steel cage was exposed .

A Blood Phoenix Chicken with blood-red feathers was quietly standing within the steel cage . Its eyes were swiveling around its sockets .

"Blood Phoenix Chicken?" Bu Fang was slightly stunned . Then, he looked at the crown prince strangely . He did not expect the crown prince to actually go through the trouble of catching a Blood Phoenix Chicken .

"That's right, it's only natural that Owner Bu would recognize this Blood Phoenix Chicken . However, do you recall what you've said before?" the crown prince smiled and said .

Bu Fang was expressionless as he walked around the steel cage once . He carefully examined the Blood Phoenix Chicken and could not help but compare it with the one provided by the system . He discovered that this Blood Phoenix Chicken provided by the crown prince was in every way inferior to the one provided by the system .

"The ingredients provided by the system are all high quality products that went through careful selections . They're the cream of the crop among all the major varieties," the system's serious voice rang out within Bu Fang's mind .

Bu Fang nodded . He believed that the ingredients provided by the system were definitely the best .

He had indeed agreed that he would personally cook the Sage Herb Phoenix Chicken Soup for the crown prince if the ingredients were provided .

"What about the Sage Herb and the other medicinal ingredients?" Bu Fang asked .

The crown prince's eyes immediately lit up . With a wave of his hand, a leather bag filled with medicinal ingredients appeared in his hand and he handed it to Bu Fang .

The Heavenly Sage Herb was kept within a exquisite wooden box which he carefully handed over to Bu Fang as well .

The Heavenly Sage Herb was very expensive and its value was comparable to the Blood Phoenix Chicken . Moreover, it was very difficult to harvest as it only grows within the Wildlands . That was a terrifying place with innumerable high grade spirit beasts . Even a seventh grade Battle-Saint might perish when exploring the Wildlands .

However, as the Heavenly Sage Herb was only a fifth grade spirit herb, it was located at the outer perimeters of the Wildlands . So the crown prince was still able to collect it by spending a large amount of money .

Receiving the Sage Herb that did not look too good, Bu Fang nodded and simply said, "Cooking the Sage Herb Phoenix Chicken Soup takes a long time . Today's operating hour is almost over . Come here earlier tomorrow to collect the Elixir Cuisine . Since you provided the ingredients yourself, you're allowed to bring the dish back . "

The smile on the crown prince's face froze as he thought, "You're not cooking today? Just because the business hours is over?"

"Owner Bu, I really need this Sage Herb Phoenix Chicken Soup . Could you cook it right now?" the crown prince asked with a frown . These ingredients used up a large amount of his savings . He wanted to personally watch as Bu Fang cooked the dish, otherwise he would not be at ease .

Bu Fang glanced at the crown prince and said, "The Elixir Cuisine is not as simple as you think . A lot of techniques are needed and I need to concentrate . If you don't believe me, you can go back and ask your imperial chefs .

"Honestly, the quality of the ingredients that you provided can only be considered so-so . I am really not interested in them . However, I really hate it when others doubt me . This is the first time, so I'll forgive you . However, if there's a next time, you can take your ingredients back," Bu Fang expressionlessly said as he indifferently looked at the crown prince .

Ji Chengan was furious! Who would dare to speak to him in such a manner within the empire! And even dare to threaten him!

"You . . . " The crown prince took a deep breath . When he thought about the store's background and Bu Fang's culinary skills as well as the miraculous Elixir Cuisine, the corner of his mouth widened into a smile as he suppressed his anger .

"I am not doubting Owner Bu . Fine, then I shall send someone to collect it tomorrow . I hope Owner Bu won't disappoint me," the crown prince said .

"Hahaha!"

Just as the crown prince finished speaking, a burst of laughter filled with ridicule came from nearby .

The crown prince slightly frowned as he looked toward the source of the laughter and immediately spotted King Yu .

King Yu lifted up a wine cup and emptied it . Then he stood up and walked toward the crown prince with a warm smile plastered on his face like a refined scholar .

"My beloved elder brother, I didn't think I would meet you here . Tsk, tsk, tsk . Are you here to let Owner Bu cook the Elixir Cuisine? This is for extending father's . . . life, right?" King Yu simply said with a trace of a smile on his face .

The pupils of both the crown prince and Xushi constricted . Previously, their attention was focused on Bu Fang, so they did not realize King Yu was within the store as well .

"How could he be here?!" The crown prince was both agitated and furious!

The crown prince suddenly glanced toward Xushi with a meaningful look in his eyes . Xushi's body shuddered as he fearfully took a step back and bowed toward the crown prince .

"Hahaha! What a coincidence, second brother . It looks like you were attracted by Owner Bu's food as well . " A smile was on the crown prince's face as he nodded toward King Yu .

King Yu, Ji Chengyu, was a peak-level fifth grade Battle-King . He was only a step away from becoming a Battle-Emperor . Among the three princes, his cultivation level was the highest .

Even though the crown prince, Ji Chengan, and the third prince, Ji Chengxue, were both fifth grade Battle-Kings as well, they were only at the initial stage . Compared to King Yu, they were a lot worse .

"Indeed, Owner Bu's dishes are truly delicious and the wine is the best in the world . Elder brother, you should give it a try when you have the chance . " King Yu chuckled as he placed some crystals onto the table and slowly walked out of the store .

The smile on the crown prince's face gradually disappeared as he gloomily watched King Yu's figure fade away within the alleyway .

With a high cultivation level and half of the imperial court supporting him, his young brother, Ji Chengyu, was the crown prince's greatest competitor and the source of his restlessness .

"Owner Bu… You really can't cook it today?" the crown prince turned toward Bu Fang and asked .

"I can't," Bu Fang simply replied as he expressionlessly turned around and sat down on a chair . "In addition, the service charge for cooking this dish is fifty crystals . Don't forget to pay . "

"Fifty crystals?" The crown prince narrowed his eyes . With a wave of his hand, crystals were placed onto the table . Then, he turned around and stormed off in anger . As the crown prince, he did not lack money .

Xushi sighed as he followed after the crown prince with a frown on his face .

Soon, their figures disappeared within the alleyway as well .

"All right, Xiaoyi, today's business hours is over . " Bu Fang stood up and patted Ouyang Xiaoyi's head . After seeing her off, he picked up the steel cage and entered the kitchen .