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The demons bound all around began to stir, struggling, with some even casting pleading glances at Tang Ming.

Tang Ming showed no mercy towards those demons. In the Jiulong Dynasty, the enmity between the demon clan and cultivators could be traced back to the establishment of the Qingfeng Dynasty.

It could be said that when the Jiulong Dynasty supported the establishment of the Qingfeng Dynasty, the cultivators of the Jiulong Dynasty were destined to stand in opposition to the demon clan.

Eagle Chou’s gaze fell on Meng Ru, and he was surprised by her expression. Meng Ru’s entire face was like a blooming flower, with a touch of red on her cheeks: "Mr. Tang, if you don’t mind, how about I assist you?"

"Sure, be quick about it. I also need some spiritual medicine, ingredients, and seasonings. As the Immortal Chef here, you should be able to help me get them, right?"

Tang Ming handed a list of materials to Meng Ru beside him.

Meng Ru glanced at it and nodded. The items Tang Ming had written were quite common, easily obtainable even if they were not available outside the Meng residence.

Soon, the stoves beside Tang Ming were ready, and he moved effortlessly among eight stoves.

Admiration filled the faces of Meng Ru and her assistants.

In cooking as an Immortal Chef, the most important thing is actually the control of heat. Ingredients, due to varying levels of heat, result in different flavors and the contained immortal energy nutrition.

Tang Ming could control eight stoves, and every dish he created was spot on, a skill only the Cooking God could have.

Only Eagle Chou truly understood that there was possibly a Cooking God behind Tang Ming, teaching him these skills.

Eagle Chou’s thoughts were correct; this cooking method was called the Eight Treasures Eight Formation Plate. It was a method taught to Tang Ming by Li He, specifically designed for Immortal Chefs to quickly prepare banquet feasts.

The Meng Family held a high status in Hailong City, especially after Meng Liang was promoted from a small manager in Sea Dragon Tower to the General of West Desolation City, elevating the family’s status significantly.

"Hahaha, I always knew, Nephew Meng Liang, that you were destined for great things. Thinking back to when your father and I were fighting outside, even now, it makes my blood boil. Frankly, if they hadn’t assigned you above, I would’ve had a mind to appoint you as a town mayor. But now, a General is far superior to a town mayor."

Ma Jun, the Tower Master of Sea Dragon Tower, laughed heartily from his main seat, his face full of flesh.

According to Eagle Chou, Ma Jun was a sworn brother of Meng Liang’s father, which was why the Meng family was able to settle in Hailong City back then.

However, not long after the Meng family settled in Hailong City, Meng Liang’s father died in battle against the demon clan.

After his father’s death, the Meng family did not decline; instead, because Meng Liang was favored by an elder of the Mountain Moving Sect and joined the sect, their status and stability increased.

From Meng Liang’s eyes, Tang Ming could see that he did not like Ma Jun.

"Thank you, Uncle Ma, for your encouragement. I’ll certainly do my best in West Desolation. I hope everyone can support my family while I’m away. My mother has gone into seclusion again, and who knows what she’ll be like when she emerges this time. Lately, the demons on the West Coast have been restless, making everything in Hailong City quite worrying."

Meng Liang sighed deeply.

Ma Jun’s eyes narrowed. As a border city, Hailong City’s strongest power wasn’t the three giants, but the city’s guardian tribute.

The guardian tribute of Hailong City was none other than Meng Liang’s grandfather, Zhou Lingchen.

"Nephew Meng, you’re worrying too much. With Elder Zhou here, those demon spawns on the West Coast wouldn’t dare cause trouble. Let’s eat. Seeing these delicious dishes makes an old man like me drool. We owe this feast to you, Nephew Meng!"

Fan Xuan, the General of Hailong City, laughed heartily. His good relationship with the Meng family made the atmosphere better.

"General Fan, you should eat more. These dishes are made by a new Immortal Chef I’ve recruited. Honestly, seeing these exquisite dishes on the table surprised me as well."

Meng Liang finally smiled as he mentioned Tang Ming, brightening the mood in the hall.

"This Tang Ming’s skills are truly impressive."

Meng Yao, taking a bite, showed a satisfied expression and spoke to Eagle Chou beside her.

Eagle Chou smiled and remained silent. He thought to himself: "No need for you to praise Tang Ming, just look at Meng Ru’s expression after Tang Ming finishes cooking. In the realm of Immortal Chefs, Tang Ming is nothing less than a high-level chef."

Actually, Eagle Chou somewhat overestimated Tang Ming. Judging by his skills and methods, Tang Ming could only be considered an intermediate-level chef, but he knew many cooking techniques unknown to the people of the Taoyuan World.

This table of food, whether cold, hot, soups, or stir-fried and deep-fried, was all-encompassing. Tang Ming even prepared desserts for after the meal.

After everyone had their fill, the servants brought out the desserts Tang Ming had prepared earlier.

The dignitaries of Hailong City were seeing something like this for the first time.

"Nephew Meng, what are these items?"

Both Ma Jun and Fan Xuan were food lovers; the stronger and higher their status, the greater their desires.

Fan Xuan, due to cultivating Child Skill, had little desire for women but a strong craving for food.

In Fan Xuan’s mind, there was nothing he hadn’t tasted.

But this spread of dishes opened Fan Xuan’s eyes, filled with cooking methods and ingredients he had never seen or heard of.

Yet, due to his status, he refrained from asking.

But when the delicate desserts were presented, he couldn’t help but inquire.

Meng Liang was also surprised at the sight of the desserts, and his gaze fell on Meng Ru: "Didn’t you hear General Fan asking? What are these?"

"Reporting to the Family Head, according to the Divine Chef Tang, these are called tea snacks, meant to accompany tea after a meal. Each one has a different flavor."

Meng Ru approached the dining table, pouring tea for everyone according to the way Tang Ming taught her.

Medicinal tea is common in the Taoyuan world, but Tang Ming’s tea was blended to his recipe, with an especially rich and fragrant taste.

The meal before Meng Liang left Hailong City proved to be an eye-opener for the city’s dignitaries.

The General named Fan Xuan stayed behind to meet Tang Ming personally.

From Fan Xuan’s words, Tang Ming could tell that he was eager to recruit him. But Tang Ming knew that Hailong City was not a place where he intended to stay long term.