My Stand-in is Steve
Chapter 1257

Melk: Do I Look Like Someone Who Can Process Endless Material?

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"Holy shit... isn't this way too damn potent?!"

The instant the golden powder entered his mouth, even Fang Mo couldn't help raising an eyebrow.

It was an incredibly strange and unique freshness, and though it was only a tiny pinch of powder, the rich flavor contained within surpassed every flavor enhancer Fang Mo knew of.

That included, but was not limited to, chicken bouillon, MSG, spice powders, concentrated soup stock, or any of the industrial culinary horrors he had tasted in his previous life. Even if something like Buddha Jumps Over the Wall or boiled cabbage in supreme stock were evaporated into powder and licked, it probably wouldn't taste this fresh...

And the most outrageous part was—

There was absolutely no uncomfortable feeling after eating it.

Yes, that was right. Friends who often ate spoonfuls of MSG might understand this feeling... if there was too much flavor enhancer, it could make one's sense of taste feel extremely strange.

It was a bizarre taste that was both bitter and slightly sweet.

It was incredibly appetite-killing.

If a dish normally let someone eat half a plate, then once too much MSG or similar seasoning was added, they would probably only manage one bite. The conflicting flavors made diners feel incredibly strange... no matter how strong their appetite was, it would vanish in an instant.

Fang Mo had once processed Essence Berries in secret.

All so his little partner would be willing to eat them.

But he truly had no talent for cooking, so his method had been simple and brutal: I figure adding some chicken bouillon might make it taste better.

The consequences had been rather severe.

After his little partner finished eating, she immediately jumped into the void, trying to reset her taste buds through suicide.

Afterward, she had explained to

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