Universe Infinite Canteen

Chapter 88: Chapter 88 Flameheart Earth Dragon Orange Brew

Thwack! Ma Lu slapped his palm.

"Now, you can open your eyes and look forward."

The hardware store owner didn't open his eyes as he was told, but after flaring his nostrils twice, he said, "Earth Dragon meat?"

"Hey, has anyone told you that having such a keen nose will make you miss out on a lot of fun in life?"

Yan Wu ignored Ma Lu and slowly opened his eyes.

In front of him, there were three oranges on the plate.

Feeling intrigued, Yan Wu picked up his chopsticks, grabbed the top piece of orange peel, and gently lifted it to reveal the meatball inside.

"Speaking of Earth Dragons, I remember there was a plane full of deserts where the Earth Dragon meat was the most delicious. However, the Earth Dragons there also had a strong earthy taste. Ordinary chefs would use a lot of seasoning when cooking, but this would destroy the fresh flavor of the Earth Dragon."

"Have you been to many places before?" Ma Lu asked curiously upon hearing this.

"Mhm, back then I was young and energetic with nothing to do, and I had my own planar airship, so I traveled all over the Multiverse."

A hint of nostalgia flashed in Yan Wu's eyes, "I once swore to traverse the entire Multiverse, to taste all the delicacies, see all the beautiful sights, and screw all the beautiful women with fluffy tails. But then I got to Earth and stopped."

"Why, did you fall in love with someone here? Who was it, what's their name, are they still here?"

Ma Lu's curiosity was ignited.

"No, my airship broke." The Werewolf said, "And this damn place is so remote, it's impossible to connect to The Grand Alliance network. I can't even get through to the repair hotline, and I've been stuck here for over a thousand years.

"To save myself, being originally clueless about machinery, I was forced to learn how to repair. But at that time, material science wasn't developed here either, and quality steel couldn't be produced. I struggled for a long time, only to waste my effort."

"That's tough."

"However, this experience somehow made me fall in love with hardware by accident. Looking back, I find it incredible. This is hardware we're talking about... When I was younger, I never imagined I'd end up on such a path. Life's encounters really are unpredictable," lamented Yan Wu.

"Until later, I met other people and found a way to contact the outside world. But how should I put it? By then, I was completely fascinated by hardware, and having spent so long in this plane, before I knew it, I had grown into middle age and lost the wildness of my youth.

"I realized that the days of wandering weren't quite for me, so I simply settled down here and continued my study of hardware. All in all, my story demonstrates a lesson," the hardware store owner said gravely.

And Old Wang was quite lucky this time; the added star was triggered on just the second portion.

That meant the dish currently in front of Yan Wu actually boasted a high Deliciousness Index of four stars and one star.

It represented the pinnacle of The Universe's Number One Snack Stall—the absolute zenith among peaks!

"It's too delicious!" Yan Wu swallowed all three orange meatballs into his stomach, then reluctantly put down his chopsticks, lavishing generous praise without hesitation.

"I really haven't tasted such deliciousness in a very long time!"

"I'm glad you're satisfied," Ma Lu said, "It looks like we've passed your test. Can you give us those three High-Dimensional Artifacts now?"

However, upon hearing this, the hardware store owner shook his head, "No."

"Hmm? You've already said it's delicious, are you planning to go back on your word?" Ma Lu frowned.

"No," the Werewolf said with a cunning smile, "It's true that the dish you made is tasty, and I'm quite satisfied, but do you remember the condition we agreed upon?"

"To make a dish that satisfies you?"

"No, what I said was 'move me'. I wanted you to make a dish that could move me."

"Are you trying to play word games with us now?"

Ma Lu's expression had turned rather unfriendly.

"This is becoming rather uninteresting, Old Yan. You wouldn't have had the intention to withhold the three High-Dimensional Artifacts from us from the start, would you? If that were the case, you should've just said so. There's no need to lead us on like this."

Yet, Yan Wu's gaze seemed innocent, "That's really not the case; if you don't believe me, you can ask around—whether it's that pigeon or the residents of the nearby neighborhood, they will all tell you that in business, Yan Wu always prioritizes honesty and never cheats or deceives."

"Then what would it take to move you?"

"I don't know."

"Ha?"

"I'm just a hardware store owner. You are the Cosmic Chefs. How to create a dish that can move a diner, that should be within your field of expertise, shouldn't it?" Yan Wu spread his hands.