Lu Jun got up and sat down at the dining table, with Ice Empress and Tang Wutong following after him.
He picked up his chopsticks and first took a chopstickful of nearly transparent fish slices.
The moment the fish entered his mouth, an exquisite sweetness and indescribable tenderness exploded across his tongue. The pale golden sauce carried just the right amount of savory saltiness and a faint lingering sweetness, perfectly highlighting the fish's freshness. There was not the slightest trace of fishiness—only a pure sensation of ocean and ice blending together.
The Soul Power preparation technique was exquisitely skillful. It had not only sealed in all the essence, but elevated the texture to another level.
"Mm..."
Lu Jun savored it carefully, undisguised admiration appearing in his eyes.
"The fish is exceptionally sweet, fresh, and tender. The heat—or rather, the timing of the Soul Power treatment—was impeccable. The sauce is also seasoned just right, enhancing the freshness without overwhelming the flavor. Very good."
He tried the other dishes as well. They were crisp and refreshing, lightly seasoned and appetizing, preserving the ingredients' most natural flavors and spiritual essence.
Finally, he took a bite of rice. Its fragrance was rich, its texture neither too soft nor too firm. After swallowing, its aroma lingered on his lips and teeth, and even a gentle warmth slowly spread through his limbs and bones.
"The spiritual vegetables are crisp, and the seasoning is fresh. The rice was cooked wonderfully too."
Lu Jun set down his chopsticks and looked at Snow Empress, a sincere smile on his face.
"Overall, this is excellent. Aside from... the flavor in some dishes seeming to be just a tiny bit heavy-handed. The icy sensation is a little strong upon first taste, but it quickly melts away and instead becomes a distinctive