The Defeated Dragon Chapter 180

 Chapter 180 – Celebration with Food

The news of Tremblingwood's abilities kept the celebration at its peak.

If the thorn sprite and fast-growing iron thorns represent Liszt's potential, he could fight for the title of viscount and even until his next generation. Adding his mid-level magical beast into the picture, it was no longer a question of whether he would get the title, it was already guaranteed.

Jealousy.

Envy.

The people's burning eyes were about to burst.

Liszt felt that it was worthwhile being watched with very strong emotions, but he couldn't help but think, "No wonder everyone is working tirelessly towards being part of the nobility and the aristocracy under the rule of the knights. It's not only for the system, but also for the social atmosphere.” 

This was like the society in China where everything was good as long as you were among the highest in class.

In this world, a knight is the only one who has value in the society.

At that moment, Liszt realized that he, like the rest of the world, has developed a desire and ambition for the aristocratic glory.

But, of course.

Blind ambition was never a good thing.

He had sent a message that he was prepared to recruit followers, leaving the rest to be under their consideration. When his speech was over, the crowd raised their glasses, and the party formally opened. A meal was served by servants, and, while there are few expensive ingredients, there are plenty of chicken, fish and eggs.

They were also served peanut rice produced by peanut-processing workshops, various kinds of bread developed by bakeries, fruit wine and rice wine produced by wineries, and various kinds of seafood dishes.

More or less because of Liszt's order, Mrs. Abby has researched a few delicious dishes–green vegetable egg soup, tomato scrambled eggs, tomato egg soup, onion scrambled eggs, bean curd eggs, seafood scrambled eggs …

"Grandma, please taste this tomato scrambled egg. This dish was made by Mrs. Abby  and is very appetizing.” Liszt motioned to Madam Penelope to taste it.

Looking at the table, Liszt was satisfied to see that wasn't just exotic dishes that were served.

The Chinese all pay attention to food. And Liszt does as well. When he first arrived, he wasn't able to cook since nobles should not enter the kitchen. He tried to suppress his desire for food. It wasn't until he created a seafood craze and encouraged Rainer to invent new breads that he gradually “tapped on” to Mrs. Abby.

Mrs. Abby has successfully learned the Chinese dishes such as “scrambled eggs” and “egg drop soup”.

With Mrs. Abby's constant exploration, she found out the right scrambled eggs and egg soup materials and she has made a lot of scrambled eggs and egg soup.

Even a few times, Liszt's lunch was all scrambled eggs and egg soup.

“Unfortunately, the oil-salt ratio is still lacking, and no scrambled eggs are as delicious as those in my hometown..” After taking a bite of the tomato scrambled eggs, Liszt recalled his life before crossing, and a little sadness appeared in his heart.

It's still a long way before he can influence Mrs. Abby.

While the fried eggs are delicious, Chinese cooking techniques has a lot to offer such as fried, boiled, stewed, simmered, braised, roasted, baked,poached, boiled, steamed, mud roasted and many other dozens of practices.

Liszt can't cook and can't fully learn these cooking skills one by one, but the basic frying and cooking was still familiar to him.

In addition, he was also very familiar with hot pot [1]. In this year's winter of Flower Town, it was absolutely necessary to bring out the hot pot.

“And tofu!”

“Tofu must be invented. Mapo tofu [2]  is my favorite!”

Tofu did not exist here yet, only beans, and most of them were only peas and  other beans. While they were present, it was not many. These beans were indigestible, eating a lot would cause one to fart, and are usually eaten by serfs.

Liszt has eaten boiled beans a few times and it was really bad.

He wanted to do more research on tofu. But he only knew how to eat it, not actually make it. He has heard about tofu brine and gypsum (calcium sulfate). But generally, he has an idea that the beans were ground to become soy milk, brine or gypsum is added, and it coagulates into tofu.

As to why it becomes tofu in an instant, he didn't understand.

Also, what is brine, and how does it relate to brined trotters? He knew that (gypsum) plaster was used to support broken hands and feet, but how does plaster exist in nature?

As a result of all these questions, tofu has been difficult to produce in this world.

He will just have to wait for a long time.

Having scrambled eggs on his table was already a step forward. He told himself to not always think about the big steps. It was easy to pull off the eggs – he comforted himself.

“Well, it's really delicious. It's called tomato scrambled eggs?” Madam Penelope was very satisfied with the tomato scrambled eggs.

Liszt smiled, “If you like, you can send your chef to us to learn from Mrs. Abby. This recipe is not confidential to you.”

“Baron Liszt, can we send our chefs to study as well?” asked a nobleman.

“If Mrs. Abby agrees, of course.” Liszt used Mrs. Abby as a shield. He would not allow these nobles to learn the recipe for free. They must exchange money for the recipe.

There was no reason to just eat white food alone.

The fresh dishes won praise from everyone, and the elves' birth celebration also had a perfect curtain call. The lunch was over, and after a short rest, it was time for the nobles to leave.

They all passed by Tremblingwood's kennel.

They couldn't help but stare at the magical beast.

“Oh my god, it's so big. Only mid-level magical beast can have such size.”

“As a low-level monster, the beast became the King of Thorns Ridge. And now it has become a mid-level monster."

“The stone pillars on both sides of the road are its masterpieces?”

“By the Knight's  glory, the rise of Flower Town is coming.”

“It's incredible. I was standing in front of a mid-level magical beast and it was so crazy.”

Tremblingwoods didn't feel like this group of people. He didn't even bat an eye, but just lay on the lawn, lazily basking in the sun. There was still a half bite of the bones around his mouth.

 On Thorns Ridge.

 The carriages were being pulled away one by one.

Madam Penelope kissed Liszt's forehead, “You did a good job not disappointing your father. I still remember how you and him are alike when he was still a kid. When he comes back from the mainland, he will be pleased to see Flower Town's development.”

Liszt slightly smiled,  “I will continue to work hard.” He didn't quite understand the relationship between the count and his predecessor, probably because he never had a father.

Lvera also stepped forward and patted Liszt on the shoulder, “I hope that one day I will be proud to be Baron Liszt's sister.”

He was a bit accustomed to being in second place to her, "”I think you will be one day.” 

The last to leave was the Frank's family.

“I was going to give you the first proceeds of the black tulips today, but today was a day of celebration, so I'll just do it tomorrow. Have Gort or someone come to Coral City and check the ledger.  I already did the calculations and for this batch of magic potions, you will be given 210 gold coins. “

“I'll let Adviser Gort follow up on this.” “

Frank thought, and asked, “So, the magic potion from the thorns, what are you going to do? Will you continue to work with Levis on that?” 

 “I haven't figured it out for the time being. I'll talk more about it soon.”

“Of course, cooperation or not depends on your will.” Frank said, letting himself go. “I think Shirley has a lot of things to say to you, I'll get in the carriage first.”

[1] It consists of a simmering metal pot with broth at the center of a table, and all raw ingredients placed beside the metal pot, so people can add and cook whatever they like in the broth.

[2] A popular Chinese dish from Sichuan province. It consists of tofu set in a spicy sauce, typically a thin, oily, and bright red suspension, based on douban and douchi, along with minced meat, traditionally beef. (I'm getting hungry, y'all.)

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