Jiang Yao could have loved Asta to death.
The Blazing Tree, Prickly Rose Mushroom, and Bell-Ringing Turtle were truly top-quality.
They exceeded his expectations.
The Blazing Tree might have looked like nothing more than a burning tree.
But its nutritional value was actually very high.
Especially its crown of flowers: the fire elemental energy it contained was not only pure, but could also serve as a natural heat source.
The original broth helped digest the original meal.
Pretty nice!
Besides.
The most praiseworthy thing about the Blazing Tree.
Was its ability to remove odd, foul, and fishy odors from other ingredients.
Strip off its bark and mix it with other ingredients.
Whether steamed, boiled, or stir-fried.
It could perfectly dispel all those unwanted smells.
As a seasoning, it was unquestionably top-tier.
The Prickly Rose Mushroom was different.
The Prickly Rose Mushroom was all about flavor.
It looked filthy and seemed like it would stink.
But it was actually fragrant, savory, and spicy!
And its texture was excellent.
No matter how it was prepared.
Its satisfying chewiness was hard to change.
In plainer terms, it was pleasant to eat, took little effort, and still let you enjoy the act of chewing.
It was an incredibly versatile supporting ingredient.
Of course, there was absolutely nothing wrong with making it the main dish, either.
Delicacies from the mountains and seas, as they said.
The mountain delicacies referred to ingredients like the Prickly Rose Mushroom.
As for the Bell-Ringing Turtle, it was even more incredible.
Living amid ice and pure water, the Bell-Ringing Turtle had a rich, delicious flavor.
It was an ingredient that tasted wonderful without much preparation.
It proved the saying: premium ingredients often needed only simple cooking.
The Bell-Ringing Turtle undoubtedly met that condition.
Even steamed or boiled in plain water,