Chapter 273 True Appearance
"Oh! It's amazing! The knife skills are so exquisite that they are dazzling!"

"In the final match, both sides pushed their strength to the limit. It was so exciting!"

"Among all the swordplay duels in the history of the gods, this one is the strongest! No one has ever been able to push swordplay to such a level before!"

"Not only that, the kitchen utensils they both hold are also top-notch. One of them took out a kitchen utensil that has spiritual power and can rival the Eternal Spirit Sword. The other one has even won the favor of the Eternal Spirit Sword and holds a legendary kitchen utensil. Such a duel has never happened before, and I'm afraid it will never happen again in the future."

At the judging panel, the four elders were generous with their praise.

At this moment, the antagonism between the light culinary world and the dark culinary world in their hearts eased a lot.

Because at that moment, their other identity outweighed their opposing identities.

This identity is that of a diner.

At this moment, they were fully immersed in the anticipation of the dishes and no longer thought about other unnecessary things.

Even if they still have to decide the winner between them, even if they are still enemies after the duel is over.

But at that moment, they had only one thought in their minds, which was to enjoy the beauty of the cooking showdown and look forward to the dish that was about to be presented.

Apart from that, nothing else in the world matters.

Their anticipation was high, and the confrontation between the two sides was now reaching a fever pitch.

The closer they get to the end, the more exquisite their knife skills become. Every stroke of the knife is almost flawless, and the ingredients that come out of their knives are more spiritual and vivid, as if they are about to jump out of the plate.

But before everyone could take a closer look, the two dishes had been covered with lids, tightly covering the dishes inside, and locking all the expectations and curiosity tightly in the small plate.

The duel was over, and two dishes were placed in front of the four elders.

Xu Qing put the Yongling Sword back on the altar, letting it return to its best seat, and quietly watched the outcome of this final showdown.

The other protagonist of this duel...

Xu Qing turned his head to look at the kitchen knife lying flat on the stove, the "dream knife" that made his heart beat fast.

Different from the legendary kitchenware that has attracted much attention, it now seems to have lost the magical charm that once moved people's hearts, becoming ordinary and even a bit lifeless.

It's like garbage that has been used and discarded, waiting alone for its final fate.

The last bit of power stored in the kitchen knife has been used up, and its mission has been accomplished.

And when its last use value disappeared, Xiang En didn't even look at it again, but just put it aside.

If the sword had a soul, it would probably cry for what happened to it.

Unfortunately, at this moment, it has lost even its last bit of spirituality.

All its spirituality, emotion and heart are gathered in that dish.

Now, this ordinary kitchen knife has lost a lot of its appeal to Xu Qing, and that wonderful feeling of mutual understanding has also disappeared at this moment.

Today, it is no different from an ordinary kitchen knife.

Xu Qing picked out some of the remaining dishes and put them in a small plate, then walked to Xiang En's stove and placed the plate in front of Dao.

Xu Qing said softly: "Come and try it too."

Xiang En saw this and said, "Don't do such meaningless things. It's not the legendary kitchen utensil. Besides, it has lost its spirituality and inner power. How can a kitchen knife taste dishes?"

Xu Qing said: "This is not meaningless, it's just that you can't see the meaning of it."

"Humph, quibbling!"

Xiang En sneered, "Besides, it tried its best to defeat you. Its anger and vigorous spirituality were all attached to the dishes in order to defeat you completely. Now, you come to taste the evil fruit you have brewed!"

Xu Qing nodded and said, "I really want to try the dishes it makes." It?
Xiang En frowned, "I'm the one who cooks, not it! It's just a kitchen knife, and I'm the chef who controls it."

"really?"

Xu Qing smiled softly and didn't say much.

Xu Qing's attitude inexplicably made Xiang En furious, and veins bulged on his forehead.

Elder Li said impatiently: "Okay, stop talking! Hurry up and lift the lid so we can take a look!"

The other three people also nodded.

Seeing that the four elders were already impatient, the two stopped talking and opened the lid of the meal at the same time.

In an instant, fog rose up.

But unlike before, this was not hot air, but a cool air. The cool breath trapped in the plate instantly spread around.

Unlike heat, which is not accompanied by the rich aroma of food, it brings a fresh and natural feeling that instantly dispels the stuffiness and noise around it, making people feel refreshed.

It is as gentle as a whisper and like a gurgling stream, flowing into the limbs and meridians through the mouth and nose between breaths, giving the body and mind a thorough cleansing. All the irritability and fatigue disappear with this cool breath, leaving only a sense of emptiness and freshness.

After this ethereal feeling, there is the emptiness of the stomach. The cool breath has stimulated its appetite, and it can't wait to urge the body to swallow all the food in front of it to satisfy its emptiness and loneliness.

The four of them swallowed at the same time and picked up the chopsticks subconsciously.

After the fog dissipated, two extremely exquisite dishes appeared in front of everyone.

One of the dishes used carefully carved cucumber slices to resemble the rippling surface of a lake, on which several small fish were chasing each other, looming in the rippling lake.

On the shore, an old man lowered his fishing rod. His hair and beard were all white, carefully carved from white radish, and even every hair was finely carved and clearly visible.

The clothes he wears are decorated with simple cabbages, which exude an ancient charm and otherworldly elegance.

Although he was fishing, the hook in his hand was a straight hook.

He did not come here for fishing, but to blend naturally into the surrounding environment and enjoy himself.

"Is this a picture of Jiang Taigong fishing?"

Elder Li asked in surprise.

Luo Tian nodded and praised: "It is amazing that the knife skills can present the scene of Jiang Taigong fishing, and it is so vivid. Even the beard and hair are clearly visible. The small fish swimming in the water are arranged in fish meat, and the scales and fins are carefully decorated. It is just like a crucian carp that has been shrunk several times."

"What's even more amazing is not just the knife skills, but the extraordinary temperament and the exquisite scene combination. It's like being at the fishing spot of Jiang Taigong. It's really shocking."

Elder Huang also praised.

And in this admiration, there was just as much shock as in others.

He had seen the picture of Jiang Taigong fishing that Xiang En had made before. The knife skills at that time were indeed exquisite, but compared with the dish in front of him, it seemed too simple and crude.

I never expected that Xiang En's knife skills would improve so dramatically in such a short period of time.

Could it be because of the kitchen knife?

Elder Huang glanced at the kitchen knife on the stove.

What a pity, after this time, this kitchen knife will never be useful again.

However, if it can help Xiang En win this duel smoothly, it will be worth it.

(End of this chapter)