Chapter 254 Taste Manipulation
The four elders showed expressions of enjoyment on their faces at the same time.

They squinted their eyes and let their senses immerse themselves in this delicious taste, letting the delicious flavor fully wrap around their taste buds, completely controlling their taste buds, allowing this wonderful and rich flavor to linger again and again between the tip of their tongue and teeth, rotating endlessly.

“So delicious!”

“I didn’t expect crab to taste so rich and delicious!”

"I have never tasted anything so delicious! Absolutely wonderful, absolutely amazing!"

"It's as if my body and soul are immersed in a sea of ​​delicious flavors. Every bite and every breath is filled with the delicious taste of crab! It's really amazing!"

The four elders praised continuously. Even if one did not listen to what they said, one could clearly tell from the expressions on their faces how wonderful and intoxicating the food in their mouths was.

Even the two elders Huang and He, who were very familiar with Xiang En's strength, were surprised at the delicious taste in their mouths.

Because the taste is richer than anything they have tasted before, and the umami taste is far superior.

why?
Is it because of the so-called natural form?

How could letting the crab meat present its natural shape have such a big impact on the taste of the crab?
Is it possible to enhance the deliciousness of crab to this extent?

It's amazing!

It seems that it was the right decision to let Roger make that strange knife.

At the same time, according to Xiang En's previous methods, she should have mixed specially prepared crab oil into the crab roe.

The richness and deliciousness of crab oil is far superior to that of crab roe, and because it is cooked with crab roe, it blends perfectly with the flavor of crab roe, making it impossible for people to notice that there is any other mystery in the crab roe.

This is the taste manipulation that Xiang En is best at, or the taste fatigue tactic.

Taste fatigue is caused by the fact that human senses have a certain degree of adaptability. When continuously exposed to the same stimulus, the sensitivity to the stimulus will gradually decrease in order to maintain the balance of the sensory system.

Xiang En first maximizes the sensory stimulation with rich and delicious flavors, bringing the sensory stimulation to saturation. Therefore, when tasting the same ingredient again afterwards, the body's senses will become less sensitive, making the originally delicious taste become ordinary or even unpalatable.

Xiang En's method, after being strengthened by the natural form of crab meat and the added bonus of frying to lock in freshness, has become more than ten times stronger than before, and the stimulation it brings to the senses is even more powerful than that.

It can be said that at this moment their sensory experience of the taste and umami of crab has reached saturation, and any other crab dishes they taste in the future will be far inferior to this dish.

Elders Huang and He were very proud because Xiang En's strength was far beyond their expectations, and this taste manipulation tactic was extremely complete.

No matter how superb and powerful Xu Qing's skills are, what can he do at this moment when the sensory stimulation has reached saturation?

Unless he stops cooking crabs and uses another ingredient, there might still be a chance of winning.

But at the moment when both parties chose the same ingredients and the sensory stimulation had reached saturation, he was powerless to do anything!

Even if he made a dish that scored a perfect 10 points, it would probably only get 5 points, or even less, in their mouths.

Xiang En’s dishes may not reach a perfect score of 10, but only 9 or 8, but they are far better than 5.

They are sure to win this first match.

Elders Huang and He couldn't help but reveal smug looks on their faces.

Even Elder Huang, who was usually rather pessimistic, had a relaxed smile on his face at this moment.

He even reflected on himself and felt that his previous caution was unnecessary. If they had followed the old rules to decide the winner in one game, they would have won by now.

Unfortunately, because of his "unnecessary action", they had to play two more games.

And Xiang En still had no smile on his face.

She knew how powerful her dishes were.

If she had made a dish like this in the past, she would have thought she had won.

And indeed it is.

If the opponent was not Xu Qing, the victory would have already belonged to the dark cuisine world.

However, with knife skills that go beyond imagination and even common sense, the outcome of this duel cannot be judged according to ordinary thinking logic.

On the other side, while Elder Li was still enjoying the delicious taste of crab meat, Master Luo Tian had already realized that they had fallen into a trap. Chefs are very sensitive to changes in taste, especially top chefs like Luo Tian.

The delicious taste in the mouth was so strong that it numbed the taste buds.

His expression suddenly turned extremely ugly.

It turns out that the back-up plan of the dark cuisine world is here.

hateful!

In this way, no matter how delicious Xu Qing's dishes are, it is difficult to break through the balance blockade of the sensory organs.

At this moment, the taste sense has lowered the sensitivity to umami, and this spontaneous adjustment of the body is beyond their control.

Elder Huang said: "Then let's start tasting Xu Qing's dishes. I can't wait!"

He couldn't wait to announce the results of the game.

As for Xu Qing’s dishes, do we still need to taste them?

No matter how good the knife skills are, the dishes made will taste obviously inferior to Xiang En's.

Luo Tian said: "No, I think this duel should be suspended. Because the chefs in the dark cuisine world used a despicable trick, taste manipulation, to saturate our sensory stimulation. At this time, our taste buds can no longer taste the freshness of crabs."

"Taste manipulation?"

Elder Li finally came to his senses and angrily slammed the table: "You actually used such a despicable method."

Elder Huang sneered, "Despicable? As long as you can win the duel, what's despicable about it? The winner gets everything, and the loser gets nothing. This is just a necessary strategy to win, how can it be despicable? You are too stupid, don't blame others."

"you!"

Elder Huang's sharp words made Elder Li speechless.

Luo Tian simply didn't argue with them, he just stood up and said, "In that case, there is no need to continue this unfair duel. Xu Qing, let's go."

"I'm afraid that won't work."

Xu Qing shook his head and said.

"What did you say?"

Master Luo Tian asked in surprise, "They used taste manipulation! Even if we continue to taste it, the dishes you made will only taste half as good in our mouths."

"I see."

Xu Qing looked at his right hand and said, "It's just that I can't make this dish a second time in a short period of time."

"your hands……"

Master Luo Tian noticed the unnatural state of Xu Qing's arm. He hurried over to examine it carefully, then frowned and asked, "How did you get your body like this?"

Xu Qing said helplessly: "I didn't expect it either."

For Elders Huang and He, Xu Qing's injury was a pleasant surprise.

This means that they will not only win the first match, but they will also win the second match!

Elder Huang reminded: "Elder Li, Master Luo, do you want to continue tasting the dishes?"

Master Luo Tian looked at Xu Qing with a questioning look in his eyes.

Xu Qing said: "Don't worry, Master. I have confidence in this dish."

"Oh, okay then."

Master Luo Tian sighed softly. Xu Qing was determined to make these dishes even at the risk of getting injured. If they didn't taste them, it would be a waste of Xu Qing's hard work.

(End of this chapter)