Chapter 256: The Special Effect of Jade Dragon Tendons
As the Jade Dragon Tendons were completed, the surrounding elemental energy began to stir violently.
It was as if endless energy from the heavens and earth were being drawn together, condensing into misty rain above the Jade Dragon Tendons. As the mist thickened, a vivid scene unfolded in the air.
The moon hung upside down, and the water shimmered as it met the sky. An endless expanse of water stretched beyond the horizon, merging with a sky full of spinning stars. From the depths of the water, a golden-red figure slowly surfaced, its massive head lightly touching the water, sending ripples across the surface.
It was a slender dragon fish, its entire body covered in golden-red scales. Two long whiskers extended from its mouth, equal in length to its body, swaying gracefully.
The dragon fish seemed to be calling out to something. Before long, a red silhouette streaked down from the stars. This figure, equally slender and golden-red, lacked wings but floated effortlessly in the air. It was a true dragon.
The dragon and dragon fish appeared to be old acquaintances, moving gracefully between the heavens and the water's depths, creating a spectacle of light and motion.
Heavenly Phenomenon: Dance of the Water Dragon and Celestial Fish!
As the vision unfolded in the air, Qi Han's eyes gleamed with wonder.
As expected, the system's phenomena never failed to amaze.
After the vision dissipated, Qi Han turned his attention back to the Jade Dragon Tendons before him.
The originally brown broth, enhanced with the Forbidden Yellow Oil, now had a vibrant golden hue. The slightly thickened soup flowed over the tender dragon tendons, which were coiled in a spiral shape. Their visible elasticity and sheen made one's mouth water.
Despite having already eaten a crab claw earlier, Qi Han's stomach growled at the sight of this irresistibly tempting dish.
Taking up his chopsticks, Qi Han carefully picked up a small piece of dragon tendon.
The tendons, originally milky white, had turned a faint golden hue after being simmered in the broth. They had also become slightly translucent, giving them a gemstone-like quality, the origin of the name "Jade Dragon Tendons."
The softened tendons quivered slightly as he lifted them, with the golden broth glistening and dripping. The visual of its tender, juicy texture was captivating.
As the tendons neared Qi Han's nose, a rich aroma flooded his senses.
This aroma was an intricate blend of flavors: the umami of chicken broth, the savory notes of ham, the concentrated seafood essence of dried scallops, and the pure, rich crab flavor of the Forbidden Yellow Oil. Yet, there was a mysterious fifth flavor, acting as a binder that harmonized the others.
This unique taste came from the dragon tendon itself, derived from the essence of the Hellfire Dragonfish's spinal cord.
Subtle yet profound, rich yet refined, the tendon's flavor permeated the entire dish, complementing every element.
Overwhelmed by the layered aroma, Qi Han quickly brought the piece to his mouth.
The first sensation was the thick, flavorful broth infused with the fragrance of the Forbidden Yellow Oil. As the broth spread across his palate, Qi Han bit into the tendon and began to chew.
The tendon had a soft, slightly sticky texture. As he chewed, the broth absorbed into the tendon was gradually released, combining its rich flavors with the tendon's tender, springy texture. Qi Han's eyes lit up in delight.
In terms of both texture and flavor, this dish was truly extraordinary.
Although the dish included a generous portion of tendons, it still felt insufficient for Qi Han's appetite. In just a few bites, he had polished off the entire plate of Jade Dragon Tendons.
Rubbing his slightly full stomach, Qi Han experienced a rare sensation of being overindulged.
Like the Wensi Tofu dish, the Jade Dragon Tendons would not be released immediately. Instead, they would debut at the upcoming food festival.
Priced at 800 Gold Coins per portion, this dish set a new low for the pricing of 3 Star recipes.
Despite its seemingly high-end ingredients, the Jade Dragon Tendons were made almost entirely from spirit beast materials, without any rare treasures. Many components, like the broth and Forbidden Yellow Oil, could also be prepared in large quantities for multiple servings.
Though affordable, the special effects of this dish were by no means ordinary.
3 Star Recipe: Jade Dragon Tendon
Special Effect: Slightly enhances bloodline power. For Fire-type and Dragon-type spirit masters, it provides a moderate boost.
Frankly, the moment Qi Han learned of this effect, the first person he thought of was Ying Shuang.
Her martial spirit is a Fire Dragon.
Fire + Dragon.
What does this mean?
It means double the joy.
Speaking of which, Ying Shuang does have exceptional luck.
Last time, when the three employees tasted the Wensi Tofu together, she was the only one who comprehended the secret technique of refining force into fine threads.
This time, Qi Han planned to let the four employees taste the Jade Dragon Tendon during lunch service, as this dish would be immensely beneficial for Ying Shuang.
Qi Han also decided to add Wensi Tofu to the menu for lunch again to see if anyone other than Ying Shuang might have the good fortune to grasp the secret technique.
As for the so-called "bloodline power," Qi Han didn't quite understand it at first until Ru Yi explained it to him.
Martial spirits, in essence, are powers hidden deep within the bloodline. Each person's martial spirit is closely tied to their lineage.
This is why martial spirits can be inherited and why relatives often have very similar martial spirits.
Martial spirit mutations, on the other hand, are akin to genetic mutations.
Enhancing bloodline power essentially purifies the inherited martial spirit power within one's bloodline. The most direct result is a certain degree of enhancement of the martial spirit.
No matter how powerful other forces may be, the foundation of a spirit master ultimately lies in their martial spirit. Therefore, the ability to enhance the martial spirit itself to any degree is invaluable for all spirit masters.
Undoubtedly, even if the enhancement offered by Jade Dragon Tendon is limited for most spirit masters, the fact that it strengthens the martial spirit itself is enough to make it highly sought after.
Not to mention, it's cheaper than other 3 Star dishes.
And it's also incredibly delicious.
As Qi Han was savoring it, the four employees had already arrived, standing outside the door waiting for him to open it.
Glancing at the time, Qi Han stood up and opened the door.
"Good afternoon, boss!" x4
After closing the door again, Qi Han nodded calmly at their greetings and said, "There's a new dish for lunch."
Except for Ping Xinyan, who hadn't tried any new dishes yet, the eyes of the other three girls immediately lit up.
"Also, I'm planning to make Wensi Tofu again at lunch today."
The eyes of Fu Ya and Ji Yunruo, who didn't comprehend the secret technique last time, gleamed even brighter.
Ping Xinyan blinked her big eyes, a puzzled expression appearing on her face.
A new dish?
What's that?
What's Wensi Tofu? Why haven't I heard of it?
Her little mind was suddenly filled with question marks.
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