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Looking at the flickering red text on the screen, Lin couldn't help but furrow his brow. He had been so absorbed in his pursuits lately that he had been pushed to this point.
According to the plan, Lin should have prepared the top-tier Herbal Cuisine "Torrent" yesterday.
Lin was not someone who acted only when forced by circumstances; he preferred to have a sense of control, keeping as much of the situation in his hands as possible.
Now, due to his obsession with researching martial arts, he found himself in such a pressing situation, which was not the outcome Lin desired.
After a rough calculation, Lin realized he was running out of time. Preparing "Torrent" would take at least eighteen hours, and with the unpredictable buffer time, those twenty-three hours would barely suffice.
"Planning is important, but execution is key! Hmph! Sometimes it's better to take action than to dwell on fantasies!"
After thinking for a moment, Lin could no longer ponder. He knew that time was short and he had to make every second count; there was no use in further calculations!
Lin was a man of action; he decided to get started. He first opened the marketplace and clicked on the Special category, where he found items he had been eyeing for a while.
Wiping Blade (Set of Knives)
Price: 5
Introduction: This is a set of knives collected by a legendary knife collector. Unlike previous collections, this set is not meant for killing but for cooking!
Crafted by the advanced civilization Helwood Master, this master dedicated his life to creating cold weapons. In his later years, however, he produced this set of knives.
Helwuz: The ultimate pursuit of my life is not on the battlefield but in the kitchen. If you have ever been in a kitchen, you will know how many lives can be taken away within it.
(I wonder if this master became confused in his old age to create such a set of knives. He considers it his most successful creation, yet it has the lowest price among collections.)
Some believe that the master has seen through the mundane world, categorizing all living beings as part of the spiritual realm. Upon reflection, this makes sense; after all, the kitchen indeed possesses the most instances of slaughter.
This set of Wiping Blades is currently the best cutlery that Lin can afford. The set includes four knives: a long main knife, a heavy main knife, a boning knife, and a carving knife.
From Lin's perspective as a chef, this set of knives is not professional. A professional chef should have eighteen knives; Lin had twenty-three in his previous life.
The length of the knives and the length of their blades vary, serving different purposes. Some are used for handling fish, some for poultry, and others for peeling or carving.
Every step in the kitchen that requires a knife has its dedicated tool.
Due to the differences in Eastern and Western culinary habits, kitchen knives also have their unique characteristics. In Lin's previous life, he had a set of twenty-three knives that combined Eastern and Western styles, crafted by renowned masters, claiming to be the most comprehensive set at that time.
Logically speaking, Lin would not be interested in such an "amateur" set of knives.
Yet, he found himself drawn to this particular set. Although it consists of only four knives, it has its own merits.
Typically, a knife set contains only one main knife, either heavy or light, with some variations. Lin could never find a satisfactory set.
However, this set is thoughtfully designed with two main knives, each serving its unique purpose. Each knife can almost handle all tasks in the kitchen.
When combined, they create an exquisite synergy; the boning knife and carving knife are merely embellishments.
Though this set has fewer tools, it meets the standards of combining Eastern and Western styles in Lin Xin. Compared to those peculiar knives, this set aligns perfectly with his preferences and feels like a match made in heaven.
"Ding! Congratulations, exchange successful!"
With the sound of the System's Prompt, a set of 【Soul Cleaver (set of knives)】 appeared in Lin's Attribute Panel. He eagerly took out the knives.
A faint white light flashed, and in Lin's hand appeared a bundle of dark brown leather sheaths, rolled together and tied with a delicate rope. The surface had some shallow patterns, giving it an antique flavor.
Although the knives were from another planet, they bore a striking resemblance to traditional Chinese styles, which might be why Lin was immediately drawn to this set.
The 【Soul Cleaver】 felt surprisingly heavy in his hands, catching Lin off guard. A spark of excitement lit up his eyes, sweeping away his previous gloom and replacing it with a vibrant interest.
For a chef, knives are like weapons for warriors going into battle; they must be cherished for a lifetime. Either the person dies or the knife breaks; otherwise, once a chef has chosen a set of knives, they will not easily replace them for life.
It is important to note that this is about "recognition." This recognition is not simply about getting used to something; it is akin to being in love. Using a knife might just be casual dating, while recognition implies a commitment akin to marriage.
Just by looking at them, Lin felt his heart racing. He had a premonition that this set of knives would likely meet his "recognition" standards and become his future "kitchen companion," accompanying him for a long time!
Lin Xin carefully placed the knife sheath on the cutting board and then untied the rope. His hands trembled slightly as he was filled with excitement, as if he were unwrapping the clothing of a first love...
Slowly opening the sheath, four knife handles came into view. He eagerly drew out the two most striking ones.
With a "swish," the back of the blade brushed against the leather, producing a captivating sound.
One knife was long and one short, one wide and one narrow, one heavy and one light; two vastly different knives appeared before Lin.
Each knife was unique in every detail but shared the same charm, clearly belonging to the same set. This contrast was intriguing.
The blades glimmered under the sunlight; with just a slight movement, sunlight refracted off the edges into Lin's eyes, making it difficult for him to keep them open.
Narrowing his eyes, Lin finally regained his composure. At the same time, he took a couple of deep breaths to calm himself down.
The excitement within him was quelled as Lin glanced at the two knives, which were the soul of this set—two main knives.
The one in his left hand was broad and slightly shorter, resembling a traditional Eastern kitchen knife. However, its spine was noticeably thicker than an ordinary kitchen knife, resembling a cleaver. The half-moon blade was sharp enough to cut through hair without testing it.
The blade was engraved with simple patterns, depicting several waves that illustrated a tumultuous sea. It bore the inscription "Surging Waves, Breaking Bones with a Thousand Pounds."
"Surging Waves" was the name of the knife, while "Breaking Bones with a Thousand Pounds" described its function, indicating that this knife was primarily used for heavy-duty tasks such as breaking bones, chopping meat, and cutting large ingredients.
In contrast, the knife in his right hand was slightly longer and much narrower than "Surging Waves," giving it a slender appearance typical of a chef's knife in Western cuisine.
Although this knife was lighter than "Surging Waves," it still had some weight compared to ordinary knives, likely due to the material used, making it very comfortable to handle.
Its surface featured several simple curves and carvings resembling willow leaves. Compared to "Surging Waves," the engravings on this knife were much more intricate.
Despite being mere details, these carvings served significant purposes; aside from aesthetics, the complex engravings could reduce the weight of the knife, mitigating the drawbacks of its material and achieving the goal of a lighter blade.
Often, the quality of a knife hinges on just that slight difference in weight and feel.
Similarly, this knife also bore an inscription: "Willow Whisper, Lightly Cutting Through Flesh and Skin," indicating that this was a knife focused on finesse. It could handle almost all delicate tasks.
Of course, this was under Lin's craftsmanship. With his skills, he could achieve the level of carving tofu flowers using just this lightweight knife. Besides the advantages of the knife itself, his technique played a crucial role as well.
"A good knife! Truly a good knife! With these two knives, what dish can I not prepare?"
After admiring the two swords, Lin couldn't help but laugh three times, repeatedly praising them while murmuring their names.
“Surging Waves, Willow Whisper… such great names!”
Lin looked at the heavy sword and then at the lighter one, unable to stop smiling. These two had already met his "recognized" standards, and it seemed they would accompany him for a long time.
With that, Lin set down the two swords and went to examine the bone-cutting knife and the carving knife.
These two were still exquisite, but compared to the previous ones, they only earned a nod from Lin without bringing him any joy. After all, they were merely supplementary tools.
The two knives also had inscriptions. The former read “Cloud Mirage, a thousand changes in an instant,” referring to the carving knife, with its meaning being quite clear; the latter said “Shadow Stitch, weaving through gaps to eliminate dross,” which naturally referred to the bone-cutting knife, still a fine piece.
After viewing this set of Soul Cleaver knives, Lin was extremely satisfied! A sense of pleasure arose within him; just looking at this set of knives brought him immense joy!
Feeling inspired, Lin picked up the carving knife and first carved the characters for “Lin” into the handle of the other three knives. Then he used Willow Whisper to engrave his name onto Cloud Mirage.
This was Lin's way of claiming his tools—by carving his name into the handles, leaving a mark for the world to know that these knives belonged to him!
It was unfortunate for Herwood Master; he himself was reluctant to engrave his name on the knives for fear of ruining their beauty, yet unexpectedly allowed Lin to take advantage of this.
If Herwood Master were to find out about this, he would surely be furious enough to leap out of his interstellar grave and confront Lin!
Such is life; when one's luck hits rock bottom, it naturally rebounds.
Lin Jin experienced this as well. After spending an entire morning, he finally welcomed his first wonderful event of the day—finding his first set of personal knives in this land.
After the excitement of seeing the knives subsided, Lin calmed his thoughts and pulled himself away from that exhilaration.
Although Lin was very pleased with the matter of the Soul Cleaver, he could even celebrate it grandly by hosting a feast for his neighbors, he had no time. His schedule was extremely tight, and he could only immediately start preparing Turtle Soup.
The so-called Turtle Soup, "Torrent," actually stemmed from Lin's ultimate understanding of Herbal Cuisine at this stage. It was considered ultimate because this dish was extremely extreme.
Lin planned to use two main ingredients, one meat and one vegetable, to brew the medicinal soup. The meat would be Willow Leaf Turtle, a highly active creature that ordinary people could hardly enjoy. The vegetable was no ordinary ingredient either; it was the alien spirit herb, Crimson Spirit Fruit.
The Crimson Spirit Fruit was classified as a top-grade medicinal material, costing 100 Hero Coins in the marketplace. It possessed extreme yang energy, full of vitality, and had a fiery attribute. If used in medicine, the Crimson Spirit Fruit could forcibly transform non-special Inner Strength into explosive Inner Strength.
Speaking of the Special attribute of Inner Strength, it must be mentioned that Inner Strength is not fixed. Ordinary people's Inner Strength does not have any Special effects, but some individuals are extraordinary and can endow their Inner Strength with Special abilities.
For example, Fatty's mechanical control ability is a type of Special Inner Strength. However, this kind of mutation is more common and belongs to the mainstream among the extraordinary.
In addition to mechanical control, there are explosive attributes, fire attributes, ice attributes, and birthing attributes... Each attribute has its own Special uses. Compared to ordinary Inner Strength, these are significantly stronger!
The difference from ordinary people often lies not only in their abilities but also in their later cultivation methods. They have many more Special means than ordinary people, making their strength considerably greater than that of ordinary individuals at the same level.
Sometimes life is unfair; it makes the strong stronger and the weak weaker...
Just like Lin now—clearly his dishes were already well-made, yet he continued to improve and sprint forward, believing that soon he would stand at the pinnacle of the Culinary World.
The dish that Lin is preparing, called "Torrent," is clearly one that contains an extremely abundant amount of energy just from its main ingredients.
If this dish is successfully made, it will likely lean more towards being a medicine; it has already transcended the realm of "Herbal Cuisine" and is teetering on the blurred line between medicine and Herbal Cuisine.
At the same time, Lin is very clear about his intention for this dish. He does not plan to make it particularly delicious; he is solely focused on pursuing the ultimate medicinal properties within it!
Lin has a bold plan in mind. He intends to prepare this Herbal Cuisine without using any neutralizing ingredients. Instead, he will focus on extreme yang as the main component, with additional extreme yang, concentrating it into a bowl of "Energy Herbal Cuisine."
Once this dish is completed, it will be a dish themed around energy!
Such dense energy would be unbearable not only for an ordinary person but even for an average martial artist, who would surely be overwhelmed by the powerful energy and perish from it!
The reason Lin dares to create this dish is that he has his own backup plan.
The energy in the dish is just the first step. Next, Lin will use Divine Residue to buffer the energy within the dish, guiding all that energy into a surge that aims to break through the Flat level!
Doing this is akin to walking a tightrope over a sheer cliff; any slight misstep could result in a fatal fall. An ordinary person would certainly not choose this method; even if they opted for Plan A, they would not proceed in this manner.
But Lin is different. The reason he was able to reach such heights in his previous life is precisely because he possesses this kind of determination!
Let’s not forget how he died in his past life…
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