Divine Doctor from the Start of the Eye Mutation

Among them was a crucian carp, known for its rich nutrition and delicious taste, especially when made into soup, which is extremely nutritious.

Thinking of this, Ling Zhenfei took out the crucian carp and began to cook it.

The carp, preserved by the properties of Di Tian Shen Sui, was incredibly fresh, as if it had been just caught.

Ling Zhenfei prepared the fish meat using a salmon technique, lightly marinating it, and set aside several Ziling Fruits, having Cao Xueyi extract their juice.

Then he began preparing the next dish; this time, Ling Zhenfei wanted to create Clearwater Chicken, a dish highly rated but known to be different from Michelin evaluations elsewhere.

Presentation counts; a dish that doesn't look good won't do.

With this in mind, Ling Zhenfei only took the lean meat from the chicken breast and crafted an authentic chicken steak from it.

The taste of this chicken is unmatched, combined with Ling Zhenfei's cooking skills; the chicken steak was an unparalleled beauty, unlike anyone else's.

For the next dish, Ling Zhenfei considered adding a vegetable because if only meat dishes were served, the judges might get bored.

Especially with Zheng Feng's side serving both lobster and Bluefin Tuna, people might indeed tire of it.

Ling Zhenfei continually kept an eye on the situation; Zheng Feng truly had a fortune, sparing no effort, using caviar and foie gras, adding whatever was exquisite and premium.

Yet, using such good items merely as garnishes? This was absurd.

Ling Zhenfei felt helpless as there was no better way; Gu Li, being Michelin two-star chef, naturally produced distinguished dishes.

Ling Zhenfei decided upon Greenmouth Clams, starting with his White Jade Lotus Root, cultivated in Spirit Spring Water, brimming with Northern Spiritual Energy.

Ling Zhenfei selected half a lotus root, slicing it into thin, transparent slices, then created a mildly tangy sauce to pour over it, making it exceptionally ornate.

He entrusted the plating to Cao Xueyi, who was indeed competent in this area, so there was certainly no issue with the presentation.

Finally, Ling Zhenfei attended to the fish; the fish was truly outstanding, slightly grilled, then complemented with a dash of Ziling Fruit tomato sauce.

The taste was unique; never before had anyone indulged in such a style, employing Ziling Fruit just for the sauce, it felt somewhat wasteful.

After meticulous plating of the three dishes, they were finally ready.

Then, hearing Zheng Feng beside him say, "Have you finished yet, Mr. Ling?"

Ling Zhenfei replied, "I've been waiting for you."

Zheng Feng was taken aback, surprised at Ling Zhenfei's culinary prowess, yet he confidently said, "Then what are we waiting for, let's get started."

Each carried their dish forward, heading towards the judges, situating their trio of dishes in front of them, immediately eliciting numerous exclamations of awe.

For the dishes were remarkably strong; Zheng Feng's three plates were sheer luxury: blue Bluefin Tuna, multi-colored lobster, and aromatic Kobe beef; even the colors were appetizing.

Surrounded by luxuries like foie gras and caviar, it was undeniably exquisite.

Ling Zhenfei's offerings provided a delicate contrast, slightly grilled fish with vibrant red juice beside it.

Golden chicken steak, adorned with a few leaves, appeared plain yet unique.

The last lotus root slices presented an elegant allure; finely sliced but unbroken, the root's holes filled with a drizzle of sauce.

One must savor each slice, each infused with sauce flavor, coupled with the lotus root's own taste, making it probably delicious.

Zheng Feng surely dominated in opulence, but in flavor, it was unknown.

Ling Zhenfei crafted dishes that even made Gu Li slightly glance sideways.

Ma Long observed and said, "Interesting, quite interesting. Brother Zheng, what is this with foie gras and caviar, isn't this exceedingly rich in nutrition?"

Zheng Feng remained calm, with these ingredients renowned worldwide as top-tier, plus Michelin two-star chef prowess, he was determined to win.

Comparing Ling Zhenfei's dishes beside, his plate bore a sense of austerity.

"Enough talk, let's begin, have the judges assess."

Around them, some couldn't resist and were eager to witness this showdown, how delicious the dishes were, and who would emerge victorious.

The crowd gathered, fervently snapping pictures and filming, amazed by this rare culinary spectacle.

Yet most focused on Zheng Feng's dishes, as they exuded opulence.

The judges proceeded to taste the dishes; typically they would rinse their mouths after each bite, before sampling the next dish. The culinary offerings were indeed delightful, yet excessive portions were not entertained.

For as gourmets, they retained their composure, indulging only lightly.

Then Ma Long played host, asking the gathered gourmets, "Have you all finished tasting, thoroughly sampled?"

Upon receiving confirmation, Ma Long continued, "Alright, everyone has tried the dishes, and thankfully, I have too. What can I say? I've formed my opinion, but it doesn't matter; the decision lies with the judges."

Ma Long gestured at the table, suggesting, "Let's proceed one by one, a direct match-up."

"First, remarkably impressive, the table showcases Kobe beef steak and chicken steak. But which dish triumphs today? We'll ask the judges to raise their cards."

The card-raising commenced, with ten judges present, observing which side's consensus was more pronounced.

First was the Kobe beef, complemented by foie gras, a pairing deemed exceptional.

Beside it was Ling Zhenfei's chicken steak, and as votes were cast, the outcome was six votes for beef, four for Ling Zhenfei's chicken steak.

Ling Zhenfei lost the first round; the watching crowd appeared unsurprised, exclaiming that such was expected, given the stark contrast between Kobe beef and chicken steak.

However, divergence arose among the judges; a female judge, microphone in hand, questioned an adjacent male judge, "Have you never tasted fine food, or are you judging solely on price?"

The male judge appeared slightly taken aback, responding, "What do you mean?"

The female judge asserted, "Does Kobe beef perform miracles or innovate? It's consistent, yet I've eaten it dozens of times at this restaurant, always the same, lacking novelty.

But did you taste the chicken steak earlier? Was it akin to chicken steaks you've tried before? Are you confident the flavor is inferior to Kobe beef?"

The male judge hesitated briefly before answering, "I just find the Kobe beef delicious."