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Chapter 99 Two Unreliable Academicians
The knight took the dry rations he carried from the back of his winged horse: hard, dry bread and bottles of cloudy oat wine.
Kyle shared some with the elves, and seeing Qian Zhenhua's curious gaze, he smiled and handed over a portion as well.
In his view, this "master" who helped him study lightning was very much to his liking and a very good friend!
It's a good idea to share food with friends.
Qian Zhenhua thanked him, took the bread that could be used as a brick, and then uncorked the wine bottle and smelled it.
A strong smell of alcohol, a mixture of straw and a sour aroma, hit me right in the head.
He thought about it and figured that since the other party had healing magic that could cure electric shock damage, he shouldn't die from taking it.
So, the madman Qian Zhenhua, who had dedicated himself to science, mustered his courage and took a bite of bread.
An indescribable roughness and a faint earthy taste spread in my mouth, tasting like chewing wax.
He took another sip of wine.
The sour and spicy liquid slid down his throat, and Qian Zhenhua's face instantly scrunched up.
He felt like vomiting, but seeing Kyle's expectant eyes, he could only stiffen his neck and force himself to swallow it down.
As a top scientist in the Great Xia Dynasty, he may not have eaten the most exquisite delicacies, but under the influence of the food culture, his palate has naturally become discerning.
Qian Zhenhua looked at the dry rations in his hand that were hard to swallow, and then at the mouthwatering braised pork in the bowls of the Great Xia soldiers in the distance.
A thought suddenly occurred to him.
He stood up, quickly scanned the surroundings, and spotted Liu Chengen.
He walked over and pulled Liu Chengen, who was pacing around the griffin with a thieving air, pondering how to secretly pluck a feather for a sample, and said:
"Old Liu, what are you doing sneaking around like that!"
Liu Chengen was deep in thought when he was suddenly interrupted, which startled him. He said somewhat displeased:
"What? Leave me alone!"
Qian Zhenhua lowered his voice and spoke:
"Didn't Commander Lin ask us to investigate whether these people can eat our food?"
He gestured with his chin toward Kyle.
"Ready-made test subjects!"
"Look at their physical condition. They were hit by triple-phase electricity for half a day, and a single healing spell made them fine. Is there a more perfect guinea pig than these?"
Liu Chengen's eyes lit up instantly.
Yup!
This is a living, breathing intelligent being from another world, whose physical attributes far surpass those of humans on Earth!
Using them to test food compatibility is more convincing than data.
And even if something goes wrong with the food, with their amazing healing magic, they probably won't die.
Risks are manageable, but the results are enormous!
Liu Chengen immediately abandoned his obsession with the griffin feathers, put on a warm smile, and strode over to Kyle.
He pointed to the soldiers eating in the distance and then made a shoveling motion with his hand.
It made "ah-woo ah-woo" sounds, then pointed at Kyle and made a questioning expression.
Kyle understood what he meant. He glanced at the bread in his hand, but the tempting aroma of the Great Xia people's food and the mouthwatering images of the dishes filled his nostrils.
"Yes, don't be shy, have a taste." Qian Zhenhua said, gesturing with his hand in an invitation.
Faced with the invitation from this scholar who was very much to his liking, he finally nodded slightly.
Qian and Liu were overjoyed.
They led the group to the nearby cooking station.
Upon seeing the academicians and otherworldly visitors, the soldiers were so curious that they forgot to eat.
The rich aroma of the dishes wafted over, and the knights of the Holy Human race couldn't help but swallow hard as they looked at the braised pork, Mapo tofu, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, pork stew with vermicelli, stir-fried pork with sauerkraut, and other dishes in the warriors' bowls.
Although they had never tasted it, the flavor alone was enough to set their minds on it.
The bread and roasted lamb chops they usually eat are nutritious enough, but the seasonings and cooking methods are relatively monotonous. They have never smelled such a complex and enticing aroma.
However, Elder Wood Whisper of the Elf race and his guards all frowned after seeing the dishes.
Kyle understood what was going on and gave Qian Zhenhua a wink.
Although Qian Zhenhua couldn't understand, he could still tell there was a problem by observing the expressions and demeanor.
He immediately pulled over a guard who knew sign language, and they quickly understood the situation.
"Oh, elves are vegetarians."
Qian Zhenhua suddenly realized what was going on and immediately said that it was a small matter and not a problem.
He waved to the head of the mess hall.
"Class monitor, could you please prepare a special meal for these guests from another world?"
"Then open two separate pots and stir-fry with peanut oil. These elf friends can only eat vegetarian dishes. You can arrange what kind of dishes they want."
"By the way, do you have any alcohol? Beer or Erguotou are both fine."
He added:
"The food has to be delicious, so they can all taste the culinary skills of our Great Xia!"
The head cook was a strong young man in his twenties. Upon hearing this, he thumped his chest loudly.
"Mission accomplished!"
He grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, and turned to shout to his comrades:
"Cheer up! Show us your best skills!"
"Let these aliens see what real gourmet food is like!"
"If you mess this up, you guys will get a real promotion!"
The soldiers responded with a roar, each one rubbing their hands together, their eyes gleaming with excitement.
This is no longer just about cooking; it concerns the face of the Great Xia Dynasty!
There were twenty Holy Humans, three Elves, plus Qian Zhenhua and Liu Chengen, making a total of exactly twenty-five people.
The cooks wielded large ladles, the iron pots colliding with the stove fire, producing a roar.
The intense heat caused the oil to be stir-fried, releasing a powerful aroma of soy sauce, spices, and oil that instantly enveloped the entire camp.
The daily diet of the Holy Humans consists of Holy Wheat Bread, roasted lamb chops, Blessed Fruit Syrup, and Cream of Vegetable Soup.
The elves eat fruits, mushroom soup, and leafy greens.
At this moment, the two completely different food cultures were completely overwhelmed by this strong aroma.
The six meat dishes, six vegetable dishes, and one soup were served quickly.
Braised pork belly, Mapo tofu, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, stewed pork with vermicelli, stir-fried pork with pickled cabbage, and spicy diced chicken.
The vegetarian dishes include stir-fried potatoes, eggplant, and green peppers; stir-fried lettuce with garlic; stir-fried broccoli; dry-fried green beans; hot and sour shredded potatoes; and cucumber salad.
The soup was seaweed and egg drop soup, and the main dishes were fried noodles and rice.
These are all very ordinary dishes, but they are definitely the best-tasting and most delicious dishes prepared by the cooks!
They may not have the finest ingredients, but when it comes to taste, they are absolutely confident!
The campsite was newly built and the conditions were rudimentary, with no tables or chairs.
The soldiers used stainless steel plates to serve their food and ate in small groups, squatting on the ground.
Qian Zhenhua waved his hand dismissively, refusing the soldiers' suggestion to move tables and chairs from inside the portal.
"Let's conserve the portal's throughput, no formalities, let's eat while squatting!"
Then, a strange scene appeared.
Archbishop Kyle, dressed in a white robe and exuding a sacred aura, and the Templar Knights, clad in golden armor and exuding an imposing presence.
There was also the elegant and refined Elder Muyu and two other elves, who were holding stainless steel plates with blank expressions, imitating the warriors of the Great Xia Dynasty as they lined up to get their food.
The cooks, whose hands had been the subject of much criticism from the soldiers, stopped shaking and served everyone a large, full plate.