[Ding~ Congratulations, host, for tasting the following dishes: Green Two-Star [Crystal Shrimp], Two-Star [Stir-Fried Fish Noodles], Blue Three-Star [Golden Shrimp Balls], Blue Three-Star [Moonlight Egg], Blue Three-Star [Squirrel Fish], Blue Three-Star [Stir-Fried Shrimp] ×2, Blue Three-Star [Jade and Gold Full House]. You've earned 7,300 Deliciousness Points! Randomly acquired abilities: Super Touch, Super Vision (Enhanced Five Senses), Underwater Breathing.]
[Recipe successfully recorded~]
[Ding~ Congratulations, host, for tasting Purple Four-Star [Golden Crab]. Recipe recording in progress. You've earned 8,300 Deliciousness Points! Randomly acquired ability: Golden Law of Gourmet (Were you kissed by the goddess of luck or something?)]
It had to be said—Liuli Pavilion and Xinyue Kiosk standing across from each other wasn't just coincidence. They each had their own strengths.
Had it not been for a last-minute cancellation, Bai Mo, who showed up without notice, would've had to book a reservation three months in advance.
But the dishes he tried were worth it.
Not only did he gain his last two missing super senses and the ability to breathe underwater like a fish, but he also obtained the powerful Golden Law of Gourmet from the signature dish, Golden Crab.
After checking the detailed description, Bai Mo accepted it with genuine joy.
[Golden Law of Gourmet: You are destined to be surrounded by wealth your entire life. Money will never be a problem for you, and you'll live the life of a true tycoon. This golden law also enhances your instincts—guiding you to rare and special ingredients nearby.]
This was no ordinary ability—it was practically divine providence!
And a deluxe, gourmet-enhanced version at that!
Had he actually been kissed by the goddess of luck?
After settling the 30,000 Mora bill and leaving Xinyue Kiosk, Bai Mo felt the 50,000 Mora still left in his pocket and sighed. Mora really did burn fast.
Dining at Wanmin Restaurant was one thing—Chef Mao and Xiangling offered great food at fair prices. But upscale spots like Liuli Pavilion and Xinyue Kiosk? The food was exquisite, but so was the bill.
Just two days ago, he'd received 100,000 Mora. Now half of it was gone.
Originally, he had planned to explore the rest of Liyue's cuisine and then buy the ingredients for Immortal's Leap, but it seemed that would have to wait.
Still, the recipe for Immortal's Leap was now in his hands. Bai Mo immediately made his way toward Chihu Rock.
There was no way he could research such a complex dish alone.
He needed help—and Xiangling, with her passion for cooking, was the obvious choice.
When Bai Mo handed her the recipe, Xiangling's eyes sparkled like stars.
"W-Wait, are you really giving me the long-lost recipe for Immortal's Leap?"
"If you sold this to Liuli Pavilion or Xinyue Kiosk, it could go for over a million Mora! This is a legendary dish—even immortals couldn't resist it!"
...Wait, what?
Zhongli had never mentioned that.
Over a million Mora?
Was this the power of the Golden Law in action?
Just moments ago, he had been stressing over money, and now a single recipe might be worth a small fortune?
Still, Bai Mo calmly said, "Food is meant to be eaten."
"I've already tried the dishes at both Liuli Pavilion and Xinyue Kiosk. They were delicious, yes—but far too expensive for the average person."
"Xiangling, didn't you say yourself that Immortal's Leap is a dish even immortals loved? Don't you want to create a simplified, more civilian-friendly version, so everyone in Liyue can try it?"
"Huh? Is that possible?" Xiangling blinked, eyes shining. "I didn't know you had such noble ideals, Brother Bai!"
"You want to make Immortal's Leap accessible to everyone? Then we can't use such high-end ingredients…"
She immediately began brainstorming.
"Let's see… maybe we can replace pearl fowl broth with regular hen broth… swap armored prawns for common large shrimp… and use affordable abalone and fish maw…"
"As for Jueyun Chilies, we don't have to get the rare, sky-facing variety from Jueyun Karst—maybe the regular ones from Qingce Village will work…"
"And for lotus pods, goldfish grass, matsutake mushrooms, crabs—we might be able to substitute those too…"
Next to her, Guoba bounced around, letting out a series of excited "Lu-lu-lu!" noises, as if throwing out his own suggestions.
Watching Xiangling already lost in thought, Bai Mo chuckled and said, "Whoa there. Xiangling, it's still too early."
"We need to cook the original Immortal's Leap first. Only then can we figure out how to make a proper simplified version."
"We have to taste the real thing before we try to reverse-engineer it into a common dish. That's just logic."
"Let's call the improved version... Buddha Jumps Over the Wall."
"Buddha... what now?" Xiangling tilted her head. "Is that the name you came up with for the upgraded version of Immortal's Leap?"
One second ago, he told her not to rush. The next, he was naming the revised dish?
"Ahem—yes. In my hometown, 'Buddha' is just a few steps below an immortal."
He couldn't exactly say he blurted it out by accident.
Luckily, Xiangling didn't seem to notice. "Alright then! Buddha Jumps Over the Wall it is! Sounds elegant!"
"Once we create the simplified version, that's what we'll call it!"
"But the ingredients for the original Immortal's Leap are super rare. Gathering everything will take at least ten days to half a month. I'll have to travel to Qingce Village for authentic ham, matsutake, and more."
"Let's start cooking half a month from now."
"Half a month…" Bai Mo thought to himself. That would mean about three dimensional travels—or three weeks in the real world.
Still, it was a five-star feast.
A dish even immortals once craved.
Definitely worth the wait.
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