Chapter 34 Xu Gu sat and discussed the Tao, and the master also realized it! Xu Gu's expression, words and actions are full of sincerity and enthusiasm, which is very touching and very inspiring. Of course, words alone are not enough, so Xu Gu also took out a stack of documents that he had prepared long ago. On them were various official certificates from the Great Ai Xian Sect that he had forged to prove his identity. After this smooth series of moves, all the famous chefs who were proficient in both cooking and physical training were convinced. Of course, the main reason is because Xu Gu and Huan Caiyi have the golden order of the Vajra Sect on them! The dignity of his status is beyond doubt. They were just a group of low-status cooks, and there was no need for the other party to deceive them. Facing Xu Gu's invitation, all the famous chefs were very excited. Is there any need to think about it? Of course they agreed! Becoming an alchemist can be said to be a meteoric rise! Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, you should try! But who would have thought that the leader, Master Zhao, had a gloomy expression and spoke coldly: "Go away, we are not interested." "what?" Xu Gu and Huan Caiyi hadn't reacted much yet, but all the famous chefs couldn't sit still anymore.

I couldn't believe that Master Zhao would refuse. Huan Caiyi's face changed slightly. She was a little surprised by the result and wanted to send a message to Xu Gu to discuss a solution. "Why?" Xu Gu did not answer Huan Caiyi, but smiled and said to Master Zhao: "If you have personal reasons and cannot go, you should not stop others." The other famous chefs nodded cautiously, agreeing with Xu Gu's words. Lao Deng, you don’t want to be an alchemist, but we do! "Why? Because of faith!" Master Zhao glared at the famous chefs on the field, forcing them to lower their heads and not dare to move. Then, he said to Xu Gu: "I am a cooking god. I have faith in cooking. Not only me, but all the famous chefs present here have faith. "Although we aspire to be as glorious as alchemists, we hope to use our own hands to make the popularity of our meals as high as that of elixirs!" These words, coming out of his mouth, actually made one's blood boil. As he said this, he looked at all the famous chefs again. All the famous chefs looked serious and lowered their heads in shame. To become a famous chef, one must be a leader in the field of cooking. Not only is one talented, but one's character is also excellent. The heart of a chef is very strong and difficult to shake. Before, they were overwhelmed by the joy of being called an alchemist. Now, after being reminded by Master Zhao, they all came to their senses and felt ashamed of their previous thoughts and gaffes. They are famous chefs who are determined to become cooking gods. How can they be shaken in their hearts! "It's not just us who won't agree. If you go to any restaurant with a cooking genius or a famous chef, the chefs there won't follow you." Master Zhao said to Xu Gu with an arrogant look on his face. "This..." Huan Caiyi was anxious. It was not that easy to get the famous chef to stop cooking and start making pills. She looked at Xu Gu and said in a voice transmission: "How about... changing to another one?" She seemed somewhat lacking in confidence when she spoke. She could see the determination in the eyes of the famous chefs and realized that even if she went to other restaurants and looked for other famous chefs, it would be difficult to get a response.

Not only monks have a heart of Tao, chefs also have a heart of Tao, although it is a heart of culinary Taoism. Once you reach the level of a famous chef, the heart of Taoism basically cannot be changed, it can only be influenced. But that would take too long, they couldn't wait. Xu Gu, however, didn't care at all, as if he didn't take the belief in cooking seriously at all, and said: "Master Zhao, since you mentioned the belief in cooking, then I will discuss it with you, the cooking way." Master Zhao showed contempt on his face. You, a young boy, only got the gold token because of your prominent family background. You deserve our respect. Do you really think it is your own ability? Still want to discuss philosophy with me? Let’s talk about cooking! You are too ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth! "Then it's as you wish, young master." Master Zhao said coldly without changing his expression. He was not very talented, he only had five spiritual roots, and his cultivation level was only the sixth level of Qi training. Normally he was no match for him in terms of Taoism, but when it came to cooking, he felt that no one in the world could be his rival. Xu Gu spoke directly: "The art of cooking and the art of alchemy are one and the same, they are just different forms of expression. Why are you so resistant?" "What a joke!" Master Zhao was immediately furious, feeling offended: "Alchemy is alchemy, and cooking is cooking! The two are completely different. Sir, if you want to discuss the Dao, then discuss it properly. I don't want to argue with you." Huan Caiyi slammed the table suddenly, her aura running wild, and glared at him, "Let's talk about the Dao, why are you yelling?" Feeling the suffocating pressure, Master Zhao snorted twice, restrained his temper, and calmed down, but the look he gave Xu Gu was still sharp and unconvinced. Xu Gu was not surprised at all, and said calmly: "Then let me ask you, is taking the Bigu Pill considered eating a meal or taking the pill?" "At that time, I was eating..." Master Zhao wanted to answer immediately, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back. He was speechless. I was completely stumped by this question. Not only him, but other famous chefs also hesitated to speak, their expressions changed again and again, and then became more solemn and profound, and fell into deep thought. Bigu Pill, is it considered a meal or a pill? This... the more I think about this question, the more profound and complicated it seems, as if it contains infinite mysteries and culinary truths. If you say that Bigu Pill is a medicine, then it can fill your stomach and taste good. If you say that it is a meal, it is obviously a medicine, made using the method of alchemy. Xu Gu chuckled, very calmly, as if everything was under control, and said: "Again, what is the difference between medicinal herbs and food ingredients?" Master Zhao became increasingly silent. A famous chef said: "Medicinal materials are those that can be used to cure diseases, save lives, improve cultivation, and increase understanding, while food ingredients are mainly used to pursue color, fragrance, and taste, to satisfy people's taste buds, and to fill their stomachs." "Then medicinal herbs can't be used as food ingredients? And food ingredients can't be used as medicinal herbs?" Xu Gu asked back. "This... Of course you can, but under normal circumstances, occasionally, it is actually still possible..." The famous chef answered hesitantly, sweating profusely. But as he spoke, he began to lose confidence in himself, and in the end he fell silent. "That is, there is no clear distinction between food and medicinal materials." "Again, what is the difference between the fire used to make alchemy and the fire used to cook?" "Ask again, what is the essential difference between the furnace used for alchemy and the iron pan used for cooking?"

"Let me ask you another question. Eating food can make people feel satisfied, happy physically and mentally, and full. Can pills also do the same?" "Ask again, taking pills can heal injuries, improve your cultivation, and increase your aptitude. Doesn't the same apply to meals made with spiritual materials?" Master Zhao nodded repeatedly, his heart in turmoil and he was extremely horrified. Xu Gu's voice became louder and louder, and he continued to ask: "Since there is no obvious difference in the materials, the fire and the utensils are not much different, they are all swallowed into the stomach and have similar effects on people. "Just because they are different in shape, can we judge them as two different things?" All the celebrity chefs present were silent. Their whole bodies trembled slightly, and they swallowed their saliva. They felt their Taoist hearts trembling, and they felt as if their worldview had been overturned. "So, elixirs and food are the same thing?" Master Zhao said in a trembling voice. "What else?" Xu Gu asked back. "In fact, elixirs are just a more advanced form of food?" Master Zhao seemed to have realized something, his eyes bright, and he said excitedly. "Why not?" Xu Gu chuckled. "It turns out that the end of the culinary art is alchemy!" Master Zhao trembled in his voice and shed tears of excitement, as if he had suddenly realized the truth. Not only Master Zhao, but all the famous chefs on the scene seemed to have opened up a brand new world at this moment, and their eyes were full of passion when they looked at Xu Gu. Admiration reaches its extreme. This is admiration from the heart. "Oh my God!" Huan Caiyi blinked and looked at Xu Gu in amazement, her eyes full of admiration. Did he convince the other party to make the elixir? And even changed his faith? What other surprises does my senior brother have that I don’t know about? This is really amazing. "We agree!" After hesitating for a moment, Master Zhao discussed with other famous chefs and said to Xu Gu solemnly: "Not just them, I will launch a call to select more good seedlings for you. "Of course, I know this has to be kept secret. I'll do it quietly." Xu Gu nodded with satisfaction: "Go quickly and come back quickly." (End of this chapter)