Facing the doubts of the Poverty Old Man, Lin confidently replied, "Poverty Old Man, do you really think that the culinary effects I created using Hallucinogenic Toxin are unfeasible?"
"This..."
The Poverty Old Man was momentarily speechless, unsure how to respond to this question.
Indeed, aside from the embarrassment Lin caused these Examiners, there were no drawbacks to this dish. In fact, the innovation of using this hallucinogen marked a milestone for the Culinary World in its advancement into New Territory!
Their thinking was too rigid; they only valued the taste of ingredients. For instance, with the Psychedelic Red Mushroom, even if someone had previously used this ingredient, it was merely for its good texture.
No one had ever considered that someone could utilize the Hallucinogenic Toxin from this Poisonous Mushroom to create an extraordinary dish.
This dish transcended the limitations of ordinary cuisine's "texture," bringing it to life completely!
Strange as it was, no one dared to claim that this dish was a failure!
Clearly, Lin had succeeded. With his unique perspective from another world, he broke through the limitations of culinary arts and created a dish worthy of being classified among Ninth-Level Chefs!
...
The examination hall remained chaotic as Lin and the Poverty Old Man each fell silent, lost in their own thoughts.
Meanwhile, far away in another Star System, the three Ninth-Level Chefs were shocked—this was beyond their expectations. No one could have imagined that the dish would ultimately be presented in such a manner!
"This kid... is simply a genius!" The Chef on the Left exclaimed, applauding enthusiastically.
"No, he is not just a genius; he is a culinary prodigy! Even a genius couldn't create such an unconventional dish. It's remarkable how he broke the fixed state of cooking with such a low-level method. This dish deserves to be called a Ninth-Level dish."
The Chef in the Middle squinted his eyes, holding Lin in even higher regard. His gaze toward Lin was filled with deep admiration.
"This child indeed has great talent; not only is his foundation solid, but his marvelous thinking is what truly delights people! Whether it's incorporating Ancient Martial Arts into the dishes or the use of this poisonous mushroom, it all catches the eye."
The head chef on the right did not hold back his praise; these three were clearly intent on elevating Lin's status!
"The creativity in the dishes is unexpected, but you cannot overlook this child's cunning. From the moment he started cooking, he probably set a trap for everyone present!"
"Exactly! By handling that fish with the most dazzling techniques, he first left everyone with an impression of fish, then created Ancient Style Fish with Shredded Pork to deepen that impression..."
Another chef seamlessly continued, "Paired with a fresh and tender fish soup, using bold ingredients as a prelude to highlight the delicacy of the fish soup. While completing the Appetizing theme, he also devised this clever plan. This child's mind is truly..."
"Stop marveling; let me point out the most crucial aspect, which is also what makes this child so capable of winning people's hearts!"
"When everyone had drunk the fish soup and the Hallucinogenic Toxin began to work quietly, he suddenly shouted, reinforcing everyone's impression of fish and guiding them one by one. That's how illusions turned into fish!"
The three exchanged glances and nodded in agreement, exclaiming in unison, "This is truly Fish Flavor!"
After praising Lin, it seemed they were still not satisfied. The head chef on the right continued, "But this child's temperament is somewhat arrogant; he can't stand losing even a little!"
"That's not arrogance; it's downright wicked! Don't be fooled by his honest appearance; he's actually quite devious. This time, those few Seventh Level youngsters have lost all face and will probably become the biggest laughingstock of their lives!"
As these three observed, behind Lin's exceptionally obsessive nature lay something that everyone had overlooked—a hidden wickedness within Lin Xin.
Because of his arrogance, because he cannot tolerate loss, and because of his obsession, Lin's wicked side was formed. Though not easily revealed, once it appears, it becomes a Raging Beast that no one can stop!
A person who is obsessive when they go mad is more terrifying than a true madman! They are not only insane but also stubborn!
While a madman might run away when frightened, they would fight to the death for a piece of flesh! No retreat until death!
At this point, the three fell into silence, seemingly pondering a solution to the matter.
"This isn't a big problem; after all, this kid is still young and needs training. If guided correctly, he can certainly make good use of this wickedness."
"Exactly! Being too nice will always lead to being bullied; that's just how the world is!"
"Wait! What do you two mean by that? It sounds like you're trying to protect this kid. Are you two thinking of taking him on as an apprentice?"
The two chefs smiled and looked at the speaker, asking, "Don't you think this kid is a good material that needs someone to refine him?"
"Yes, indeed. If this kid can be properly polished, he will surely rank among the Hundred Chefs in the future and achieve a new School of Cooking!"
"Not just that! Given the potential he has shown, it's not impossible for him to be at the top of the Hundred Chefs!"
"Absolutely! In this chaotic Culinary World, it's time for someone to bring order. A sharp knife is needed to chop all that mess into minced meat!"
The other two secretly shook their heads; this guy still had such a violent temper, his words dripping with bloodshed. No wonder he became a successor of the Meat Path Culinary Department!
With that remark, the three fell silent again, looking at each other and clearly sensing the excitement bubbling within.
"Did you hear? This kid got into Wuyuan Star?"
"I heard too. Recently, Wuyuan Star has been recruiting Advanced chefs; the news has spread throughout the Solar System and reached us here."
"Well, maybe it's time for us to go out and get some exposure. If we keep hiding away, our culinary skills might decline..."
Amidst their banter, the three made a decision. They looked at Lin as if he were a piece of meat ready to be devoured.
I'm afraid Lin won't be able to escape the "clutches" of these three.
After about ten minutes of chaos in the examination hall, it finally began to calm down. Lin had only used spores from poisonous mushrooms, which had very mild toxicity and limited hallucinogenic effects.
Lin was quite measured in his use of materials; after all, using too much of this hallucinogen could lead to serious issues. While it wouldn't be fatal, it could drive someone insane for weeks, affecting normal brain function.
The ten examiners on stage also realized they had fallen into Lin's trap. Their faces turned dark, as if ink could drip from them, and their gazes toward Lin became filled with anger.
Only Qing Uncle seemed somewhat better off; he wiped the sweat from his forehead and secretly worried about Lin, thinking: This child is truly reckless; how could he resort to such a tactic? It’s going to end badly! There’s no hope for his future!
Sure enough, when Arrogant Elder coldly uttered the word "Score," the other nine gave low scores with grim expressions!
The highest score was only "3," and that was due to a few who took pity on Poverty Old Man. Among them, five gave a score of "0," while the other four scored below "3."
Excluding Qing Uncle's score of "10," Lin ended up with a total of "16 points," which was indeed the lowest score since the start of the free examination!
After tallying the scores, Arrogant Elder loudly declared, "Candidate Lin, due to your score being below 0, you cannot obtain any chef qualifications!"
In truth, this group of officials who allowed themselves to act freely while forbidding others from lighting lamps likely thought: It must be because he mocked the examiners that he lost his chef qualifications.
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