Reborn in Japan as a Chef God

After Xia Yu started his special training for the "Demon King Alt Account," several days have passed.

During these days, Xia Yu's residence was moved to the street corner of a shopping district. Sometimes he lay in a recliner for an entire morning, while other times he was in the backyard of Liu Mansion, setting up training programs for Liu Ying and finding a shady spot to close his eyes.

To outsiders, it seemed like lazy and idle daily life. In reality, Xia Yu's "sleep" was just a facade; he constantly communicated with the system and maintained a spiritual connection. Another version of him in the Chef God Space sought new breakthroughs every day.

"The 'Divine Hand' can't improve further! I need Crystal Stone, Experience Card!"

"I've also mastered the Seven Stars Knife's Wuju and Jimen!"

In the mysterious kitchen, Xia Yu talked to himself.

Ding.

The talent and cooking skills tree chart floated into view.

Scanning over it, the cooking skill column was filled with gold, purple, and blue skills, all showing "full value" status with no room for improvement.

There wasn't anything new for talents either.

"Open the recipe book!"

The panel switched.

The dense text underneath showed some new recipe notifications.

"'Big Fish,' 'Fan's Ancient Recipe,' 'Pseudo Xuanjing' (evolving)..."

These were Xia Yu's creative achievements after returning home.

Among them, "Big Fish" stood out the most. Xia Yu had been in communication with Sen Tian Makoto and Tiqie Helinai over these days, and this classic recipe had even spread throughout the Neon Food World, leading to widespread discussion.

"Ah!"

Xia Yu scratched his head, "Why do I feel like there's no direction for improvement!"

"System, come out, stop slacking!"

"Ding!"

The system was quite straightforward, directly popping up a reminder: "Recommendation for the host to continue down the 'Food Dominator' path, perfectly mastering more golden forbidden ingredients to earn achievement boxes."

Eh.

Xia Yu's eyes lit up.

Previously, he perfectly mastered "Merck's Stardust," opened a box, and obtained a Source Stone.

Remembering that the Source Stone could make skills with gold border reach perfection, moving to the source level, Xia Yu couldn't stay calm anymore.

"System, list the golden forbidden ingredients I can continue to research—"

"Filtering."

"Results are displayed!"

Several ingredient projections appeared vividly in Xia Yu's vision.

"Resonant Ingredients" were excluded, leaving the research projects as Taboo Bird Egg, Shiny Silk-footed Fish, and a kind of magical wheat shimmering with golden light in his vision.

His gaze settled on 'Magical Wheat,' and after a few seconds, the ingredient information showed:

"[Golden Wheat] (Forbidden)..."

Xia Yu smacked his head sharply.

"How did I forget Golden Wheat!" He couldn't help but sweat for his elderly memory.

Speaking of which, "Golden Wheat" appeared during the Sapporo competition, and the rare thing was, this forbidden ingredient was unlocked in the system's store early on and could be exchanged for fame points.

Speaking of fame points, hehe, Xia Yu hadn't checked his wealth for a long time, but scanning the numbers, he suddenly felt inflated—spend, indulge, enjoy freedom!

"These three forbidden ingredients have all been unlocked, making research incredibly convenient!"

Hmm.

With a wave of his hand, there were three plates on the table in the mysterious kitchen.

Shimmering fish, wheat flour, and egg liquid.

Xia Yu rubbed his chin, his gaze wandering, seeming hesitant, "Regarding 'Shiny Silk-footed Fish,' during the creation of the 'Big Fish' recipe, my mastery level reached up to 83%. If I slightly perfect it, breaking through to 90% to achieve a glowing state, or going all out for 100% perfect mastery..."

This research project could achieve results in at most a month, as there's a recipe available, there's a framework, further progress is just adding bricks and tiles.

"But with Taboo Bird Egg and Golden Wheat..."

At this moment, Xia Yu's eyes had a burning color that could be understood as greed.

It's a thirst for progress, for new ingredients and a new world.

...

Boom.

The flight landed at Jingguan City Airport.

After the New Year, as time moved towards the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Ye Feizhou followed his teacher's orders, coming from the Imperial City, prepared to stay at the grand mansion of the Liu Clan, and act as a representative to host the selection of the Liu Clan's management rights this year.

The Liu Clan almost gathered all their members, holding a grand welcome banquet for Ye Feizhou, the "Heavenly King Crown Prince."

The main mansion was decorated festively. The current elder of the Liu Clan's main household, holding a cane, waited personally at the mansion gate. Upon seeing a young man in white get out of the car, his face burst into a smile, "Chief Ye graces us with his presence, your esteemed feet treading upon lowly ground, making our place radiant!"

"Old Grand Duke Liu is too kind!"

Ye Feizhou ascended the steps, supporting the elder, placing great importance on politeness, without becoming arrogant due to his status or Liu Clan's subtle flattery.

"Please—"

Beside him, Liu Lan made a gesture of invitation.

Before turning around, the elder scanned his family members nearby with his gaze, frowning.

Liu Lan's entire family was present, Liu Feng and Mrs. Liu's family, although a side branch, Liu Ying's deceased father was at least the former owner of Juxia Building. This family has a considerable status, standing alongside the main household's relatives.

"Where is Liu Ying?" The elder's voice was deep, his face stern, "Didn't I say, no one is to be absent!"

Mrs. Liu's heart sank, seeing numerous eyes, either indifferent or schadenfreude, looking her way. She had no choice but to step out and, with a heavy heart, say, "Little Ying is learning skills from her teacher..."

A burst of laughter ensued.

"That Little Ying child doesn't even go to school, yet learning cooking skills?"

"She will never become a chef."

It's clear that within the Liu Clan, many people, uncles and aunts, even peers, have heard about Liu Ying's withdrawn and isolated personality, and their evaluation of her is very low.

Liu Feng's face showed anger, just about to step out, when the current master of Juxia Building, Liu Lan, sternly spoke, "How can you degrade your clan's child in front of a distinguished guest?"

Ye Feizhou maintained his gentle smile as ever.

However, deep down, he couldn't help feeling a certain desolation for the once renowned Chef God lineage, now gradually fading into obscurity and being forgotten by the world.

And so, he settled in Liu Clan's grand mansion.

In a single courtyard, Ye Feizhou was playing on his phone.

Beep beep!

A chat software chimed with message notifications. In the 'Five Talents Sword Discussion Group,' which recently added three new members, totaling eight people, everyone was actively chatting today.

Nickname forcibly changed by the group admin to "Great Demon King":

"...What, our first seat arrived in Chu?"

The message was followed by a shocked expression emoji.

At some point, having changed his name card to "First Seat," the privilege-maxed Li Han discontentedly said, "Hey, hey, the first seat is here! You're talking about the former first seat. With the Lantern Festival approaching, he's definitely under orders from the teacher to go to Shu's Jingguan City, to support the Liu Clan and host the selection of Juxia Building's management rights."

"Why talk about him!"

Naming himself 'Dragon Pot Attendant,' Tang Yuqiong popped up with a short video. The background was a kitchen, with a plate of steaming culinary masterpiece on the table. She playfully winked at the camera, "Quick, come virtually appreciate my new work!"

Other seats, Zhao Zhen, Wu Yingying, and two newcomers Chen Yang and Tang Yuqiong, also joined in the discussion.

Ye Feizhou watched quietly, seeing the 'Great Demon King' mentioned him, his face hardened slightly.

At this moment, someone from outside the courtyard, a Liu Clan member, called for him to join the discussion regarding this year's selection topic. In fact, the selection topic each year was subject to approval from above, and here the above meant the Imperial City. Even if Ye Feizhou hadn't come, the leader would have dispatched other trusted aides here.

"Beep!"

Just before he locked the screen, a private message suddenly popped up:

"Mr. Ye, what direction is the topic for this year's Liu Clan selection going towards?"

The group's 'Great Demon King' asked thus.

Ye Feizhou froze for a moment, he certainly knew who the 'Great Demon King' was. Thinking of the peer chef he admired, surprisingly interested in Liu Clan's selection, he was both greatly surprised and not hesitant to share nor conceal, "The exact topic has yet to be decided, but earlier Grand Duke Liu mentioned to me, the topic direction lies in the field of pastries, and now I'm about to go discuss the details with the Elders of Liu Family..."

Done!

At Xia Mansion, Xia Yu laughed heartily in the Skywell, "I give this intelligence gathering full marks!"

Nearby, Liu Ying, who had just been scolded for her disastrous new work, looked up in bewilderment.