Rebirth as a Cooking God

There are several shops with lights on in the alley, so it's not too dark in the corner.

Xia Yu stopped in the open space next to Uesugi Izakaya.

There is a century-old tree here, with its stem protruding from the floor tiles, making it slippery to walk on.

Just under the tree, after walking around the tree, Xia Yu finally found a stone that was almost entangled with the tree stems.

In fact, this thing is not a stone. It has obviously existed for a long time. The carvings on the surface are very shallow. If Xia Yu hadn't had extraordinary eyesight, he might not have been able to discover the strangeness of the stone so quickly.

Shrine?

After a few more glances, Xia Yu's expression changed slightly.

That's right.

It's just a stone shrine, but it's almost unrecognizable.

The reason why Xia Yu dared to make such a conclusion was that in the shadow in front of the stone, there was a small bowl. In the bowl were several stacked pieces of traditional Japanese snacks. Since the evolution of [Explosive Flame], his whole body was like a precise temperature detector. With the measuring instrument, the temperature of the snacks can be judged from a distance, and the temperature can be used to determine whether the snacks have just been placed.

Shrines in the city are easily seen in Kyoto, where traditional culture is well preserved.

But in downtown Tokyo, this was the first time Xia Yu saw a shrine that was so old and forgotten in a corner.

Was that you just now?

He suddenly spoke to the darkness, caught off guard.

If someone were standing behind Xia Yu at this time, they would probably be scared to death.

No one answered.

The noise of the crowd came from the neighborhood not far away.

If you don't say anything, I'll take your shrine away. Xia Yu said very rudely.

Neon is different from China. There are too many examples of country spirits pretending to be gods.

Finally, there was a faint sigh.

There was an extremely vague shadow looming under the ancient tree. Xia Yu could only roughly identify this existence. It was a woman, and her facial contour gave people a soft feeling.

Xia Yu didn't smell any cold air on him, which was completely different from the evil spirits he encountered a few months ago.

Secretly he breathed a sigh of relief.

Have you always been here? Xia Yu put away his hostility and became curious, pointing to a bowl of fresh and hot snacks in front of the shrine, Also, does anyone still remember you and worship you now?

Yes, I've always been here.

This spirit body is not a spirit body. In Xia Yu's opinion, it looks like an existence like an earth god. She said in a low female voice that she still respects Xia Yu and is faintly afraid of him.

The only one who worships me now is Zheye.

Tetsuya?

Xia Yu was confused, but he looked in the direction where the land god was staring, and saw that it was Uesugi Izakaya, and he immediately understood, That boy you are talking about? Uesugi Tetsuya?

Yes, that's him. I have watched this child grow up. He has learned from his father and made offerings to me since he can remember. It is also because of his faith in cooking that I have managed to survive until now. The person in the shrine The existence, said in a smiling voice, is very gentle. If she could reveal her true form, she would be a dignified and gentle mature woman.

oh--

Xia Yu responded, lowered his head and thought for a moment, then turned his back to the ancient tree and the shrine and waved, Then I'll leave first. I'm sorry to bother you.

Unexpectedly, a voice called him hesitantly.

etc!

Will you do me a favor?

Looking back, I saw that the thin-bodied female earth god knelt down in mid-air, bowed deeply and begged.

How can I help you? Xia Yu scratched his head in confusion.

No, it's not to help me, but to help Tetsuya's child. The female land god said, His father died of illness a year ago, so the child inherited the Uesugi Izakaya and lived a very hard life alone...

Do you know about the Sumida River Food Awards?

she asked suddenly.

Hey... Xia Yu immediately understood everything. He waved his hand to block this existence and said with a faint smile: Why are you so sure that I can help Uesugi Tetsuya?

The fact that you can sense me and see my presence means that you are no ordinary chef... The Earth God knelt down in mid-air.

Beep.

While Xia Yu was hesitating whether to take this job, the system popped up the mission information:

[A tribute to the lone traveler].

Tip: Help Uesugi Izakaya win this Sumida River Food Awards.

Reward: [Spirit Control Talisman] (Purple)*3.

Glancing at the information, Xia Yu was stunned.

What the hell is a soul-controlling talisman? He was confused and immediately retrieved the prop information:

[Spirit Control Talisman]: A purple prop. In the past, the Seven-Star Sword Renn often used it to transcend food, but it can also be used to suppress and drive away ghosts and gods. The unlocking conditions in the system store are unknown and cannot be purchased at the moment.

Pat your hot forehead. Xia Yu quickly accepted the systematic explanation.

It turns out that in the Chinese version of the show, the magic talisman that Ren, the Seven-Star Sword, repeatedly affixed when slaughtering cattle and fish, was indeed not a show.

Done!

The fresh props inspired Xia Yu's enthusiasm.

Isn't it just a regional food competition?

After accepting the task, Xia Yu left the female earth god with a chic back, Waiting for tomorrow's grand prize winning sign, the flowers will fall on the Uesugi family!

Thanks!

He waved his hand.

So, back at Uesugi Izakaya, amid the astonished expressions of Maki, Erina and Hisako, Xia Yu said to the boy who had just served the hot food: Uesugi Tetsuya, let me help you win the Sumida River Food Awards!

ha?!

The young man's hand shook, and the atmosphere in the store was really awkward.

Nakiri Erina turned her back, her shoulders trembled, and the side of her face looked like a red apple.

When Morita Maki and Nito Hisako reacted, they were dumbfounded.

This, this is too sudden! Uesugi Tetsuya said blankly, and then looked at Xia Yu, who was wearing the demon fox mask, up and down with suspicious eyes. His expression clearly said:

Who the hell are you?

Although it happened suddenly, it's too late to explain. Hurry up and get in the car -

Xia Yu couldn't help but rush into the kitchen of the izakaya, Anyway, we must seize the time to make and sell unlimited food!

So, Xia Yu, who entered the kitchen, immediately regarded it as his battlefield.

Uesugi Tetsuya forgot to stop him and stared dumbly at the suspicious boy wearing a demon fox mask who was making sushi and rice balls.

Let's help too!

Morita Maki brought Erina and Hiisako.

Then, more people came into the kitchen.

Tetsuya Uesugi held his head, looking at the heated scene with disbelief on his face.

About a quarter of an hour later.

Alley entrance.

Xia Yu and Morita Maki all went into battle, while Nakiri Erina stood beside him in confusion, unable to let go.

There were boxes of sushi, onigiri, and takoyaki on a table in front of them, and a card with a big word GIFT written on it.

As soon as the table was set up, a few curious passers-by gathered around.

A sweaty middle-aged man with a camera asked hesitantly: Free?

Yes, you can eat for free, but it's just a trial. There's only one table here! Morita Maki's smile gave several onlookers a lot of goodwill and confidence.

Then try it!

The uncle glanced at the sushi, rice balls and octopus balls, and finally swallowed his saliva. He picked up the rice ball in a plastic lunch box and took a slow bite.

Click!

The soft rice with a hint of acetic acid makes the expression on the passerby's face collapse as soon as he takes it into his mouth.

Oh my God!

He finally swallowed the rice in his mouth, and then looked at the rice ball with golden filling exposed after biting off a corner. His palms were trembling and his lips were trembling, Why can the meat floss rice ball be so delicious!!

Hearing his excited and surprised words to himself, several other passers-by immediately gave up their worries and chose to taste sushi and octopus balls.

A young passerby with a female companion swallowed the octopus balls with a wonderful expression.

Teeth broke through the soft veil.

Next, the bonito flowers on the outside of the takoyaki shattered in your mouth.

A strong aroma immediately hits your mouth, and you continue to chew, followed by the crisp and delicious taste of vegetables.

Biting in layer by layer, peeling off layer by layer.

When he ate the innermost octopus and chewed it, the passerby trembled all over, as if he had received an electric shock.

After a while, he took a deep breath, looked at his female companion, and handed over a small octopus ball with a fork. His expression and voice were so gentle, and his eyes showed deep love, Emi, try it!

The female companion was dumbfounded by his sudden gentle attack, and she shyly ate the takoyaki after a while.

Well!

The moment she ate the takoyaki, the woman's eyes immediately turned colorful.

The Tokyo Summer Fireworks Festival seems to be going ahead of schedule.

Women and men stand side by side, hand in hand, among the buildings in Tokyo. With the roar of firecrackers, colorful fireworks bloom in the dark night sky.

Under the night sky, there are lovers in colorful and blurred colors on the ferry due to fireworks.

An inexplicable throbbing brewed in his chest, coming quickly and violently. The man took a deep breath, and the woman holding hands with him also took a breath, turning the throb into action, and wanted to speak loudly under the witness of the fireworks.

They turned their heads in unison and looked at each other.

in reality.

The couple just looked at each other on the street, like a pair of statues.

I go!

Xia Yu glanced at Morita Maki, who had a smile on her lips, and suddenly felt that this girl was so scary. When she noticed his gaze, Maki tilted her head and opened and closed her lips silently.

Reading the lip language, Xia Yu lowered his eyelids slightly.

What I want to convey is all in the cooking.

In the alley.

Tetsuya Uesugi was once again stunned. The way several passers-by who were trying the food were so immersed in the delicious food that he was shocked.

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