Only at the Mahayana Stage Does the Reversal System Appear - Chapter 494

Chapter 492 What do low-level monks eat in the wild?

Thanks to a false start,

the two won the first round without a doubt. When Yu Yin learned how they won, she felt she had mastered three key aspects of Jiang Li and Bai Hongtu’s strategy. She’d assumed they’d run out of food, leaving the other contestants stranded. It turned out they’d fed the mortals well in advance, leaving them stranded.

Almost there.

The Human Emperor candidates, realizing Jiang Li and Bai Hongtu’s genuine empathy, began to reflect on why they hadn’t considered this.

They were indeed putting themselves in their shoes, but not thoroughly enough.

In reality, neither Yu Yin nor Bai Hongtu, the pampered cultivators, had considered the issue of travel. Only Jiang Li, having risen from the bottom, had witnessed the hardships of many lives and understood what they needed most.

Eating early, not missing lunch, and having energy for afternoon work was paramount.

“Congratulations to Feng Li and his team for taking first place in the first round. Now, the second round begins.”

Yu Yin knew without a second thought that Jiang Li had changed his last name again.

“As everyone knows, low-level cultivators can’t practice fasting. They can’t rely on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth for energy, and they still need to eat. Low-level cultivators often venture into the wild, either training themselves or searching for natural treasures, leaving them with limited food supplies.”

Qi Sha Daozi, upon hearing this, looked as if he had met a close friend.

The Spiritual Chef Sect’s leader ignored Qi Sha Daozi’s reaction and continued, “Therefore, in this second round, the contestants will be asked to create food that is easy for low-level cultivators to eat outdoors. The one who receives the most favorable comments from low-level cultivators will be the winner.”

Jiang Li and Bai Hongtu exchanged a glance upon hearing the question, realizing they had a common idea, and immediately took action.

This question, they weren’t exaggerating; it was far inferior to the Old Man Emperor’s test.

The Spiritual Chef, Yu Yin, and the Human Emperor candidate were still debating where to start.

“Low-level cultivators can’t fast, and the most common food they eat outdoors is barbecue. If I can develop a standardized barbecue process and a uniform flavor, I’ll satisfy the low-level cultivators.”

This was the most common idea.

Barbecue may seem simple, but the flavor can vary greatly depending on the ingredients, heat, and seasonings.

Qi Sha Daozi experienced this all too well.

Yu Yin analyzed, “Compared to mortals, low-level cultivators have a relatively ample supply of spirit stones, but they don’t have a lot to spend, so they can’t use overly expensive ingredients. I remember Jiang Li mentioned something called compressed biscuits, which are small and filling. Perhaps I could imitate them.”

“But Jiang Li didn’t explain how they’re made. Literally, it’s about compressing food into as small a block as possible.”

This seemed simple to Yu Yin.

“What would Jiang Li and Bai Hongtu do? ” Yu Yin

pondered for a long time, unable to think of any way to cheat .

“Perhaps they’ll behave better in the second round?” To the end, Yu Yin wasn’t entirely sure.

…

“Time is up, the competition is over. Please place your food before these cultivators, and they’ll judge for

themselves.” Hundreds of contestants presented their masterpieces, each confident they were the best.

Half of them chose barbecue.

However, some people put a lot of effort into grilling.

Qi Sha Daozi loudly introduced his method, attracting many cultivators: “Look, everyone, just follow our process, with precise timing to the second, flame temperature to the degree, and seasoning to the gram, and you can make a barbecued dish that tastes exactly the same.”

One cultivator tasted the roasted rabbit made by Qi Sha Daozi’s team and found that while the taste was average, it wouldn’t get greasy after long hours.

“Can you only roast rabbit?”

“Of course not,” Yuan Wuxing explained. “Rabbit, pheasant, wild boar, and so on can all be grilled. If you don’t have meat, you can even roast certain leaves

.” Yuan Wuxing pulled out a booklet: “This lists which wild animals and plants are edible and which are not. I’ve also included grilling instructions for various foods.”

The cultivators passed it around and found Yuan Wuxing’s booklet extremely practical and helpful.

Yuan Wuxing had more wilderness survival experience than Qin Luan and Qi Sha Daozi combined.

“Fairy, what are you making?” The cultivators took Yu Youxian’s instant noodles, unsure how to eat them.

“This is a noodle I made from spiritual grains. Deep-fried, it can be stored for a long time and tastes great.”

“This is dehydrated spiritual grass. Just soak it in hot water and it won’t lose much of its spiritual energy or nutrients.”

“This is a special soup base made with beef bones and lard, also requiring hot water.”

Yu Youxian had made some improvements since the previous round, using more expensive ingredients.

After preparing the instant noodles, she let the cultivators try them, and they were impressed by their novelty and deliciousness.

“Master is right. All the preparation will not be in vain. I didn’t get a chance to show off last round, but I will this time.” Yu Youxian remembered Bai Hongtu’s teachings.

Bai Hongtu had never taught her anything serious, so Yu Youxian took his reliable advice to heart.

Yu Yin’s compressed biscuits were also highly sought after by many cultivators. While they might not taste very good, they were good for satisfying hunger. When surviving in the wild, one shouldn’t seek too much; just being able to eat is enough.

Could one still expect to increase their cultivation by eating in the wild? This is impossible.

The biggest problem with compressed biscuits is that they ruin your teeth. Many cultivators have reported that compressed biscuits are harder than spiritual treasures, and rather than eating them, they’re better used against enemies.

A cultivator in the Qi training stage would definitely not be able to withstand the attack of this compressed biscuit.

Yu Yin then realized that she had compressed too much food into a single biscuit.

She remade the compressed biscuits on the spot, using brute force to compress a small amount of food, making the biscuits chewable and becoming popular with even more cultivators.

“Come, fellow cultivator, try our self-heating rice,” Luo Ying enthusiastically enlisted the cultivator.

At the beginning of the apocalypse, self-heating rice was a popular commodity. It provided a warm meal without the need for fire or electricity. While rice cooked this way wasn’t as delicious as steamed rice, with zombies swarming around, who cared? It wasn’t

until a year or two after the apocalypse that people began eating compressed biscuits.

Her younger sister, Luo Zhu, was unaware of the changes in people’s food during the apocalypse. In her timeline, the zombie crisis had been resolved in just six months.

“Look, even in the wild, you can make delicious stir-fries,” Li Nian’er laid out a set of outdoor cooking utensils. Even low-level cultivators could afford storage rings, making these utensils quite affordable.

Li Nian’er demonstrated the precautions for cooking outdoors, offering a wider range of options than the barbecue prepared by Qi Sha Daozi.

“The most important thing is to find the right balance between detail and omission. Simplify things where possible. Out in the wild, for example, tomatoes can be stir-fried without peeling them.

Li Nian’er was a restless person, often traveling to the ends of the earth, enjoying the scenery while cooking.

(End of Chapter)