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From the information displayed by the system, Chen Mu learned that this egg had been laid by a Demon Beast called a Fire Phoenix Bird.
Since ancient times, it had been one of the finest ingredients in legendary recipes, renowned for its exquisite flavor.
Upon entering the mouth, it delivered a faint, searing spiciness-intensely stimulating, yet harmless to the body.
Chen Mu picked up his spoon, scooped up a mouthful of the golden, set egg, and brought it to his mouth.
His eyes widened!
He had to admit, the flavor was a delightful surprise.
An exquisite ingredient paired with Zhang Shengcai's exquisite culinary skills left his taste buds utterly satisfied.
It was unquestionably the best egg dish Chen Mu had ever eaten, bar none.
"Excellent! Truly excellent!" Delighted, Chen Mu tossed Zhang Shengcai a Veined Longevity Pill that could extend his life by a thousand years. "Your reward."
It was a reward for sparing no effort and braving danger to find him such a precious ingredient.
"Thank you, Young Master! Thank you, Young Master!" Kneeling on the ground, Zhang Shengcai cradled the pill in both hands like a priceless treasure, struggling to control the twitching corners of his mouth.
He did not want to lose his composure in front of Chen Mu.
An extra thousand years of life made every risk he had taken worthwhile.
Zhang Shengcai had never even expected a reward.
He continued serving the dishes.
The dishes that followed were relatively ordinary compared with the Fire Phoenix Bird egg.
But that was only in comparison with the Fire Phoenix Bird egg. Compared with the ingredients they had used before, which could be found anywhere or obtained for a hefty sum, these were still extremely precious.
If put on the market, they would