Chapter 339

Chapter 339: “Cooking Master”

Huh?!

Dragon meat dishes??

Though I’m somewhat curious about how dragon meat would taste… but that’s a precious experience pack! Wouldn’t turning it into food be wasteful?

Well… though if it’s just a small portion, I suppose it’s acceptable.

Little Liquor must understand this—after all, I’ve specifically instructed her. Compared to my other daughters, she’s relatively obedient.

“Mom must be hungry, right? Let’s hurry and go try the food!”

At that moment, the girl eagerly seized Lin Yu’s arm, tugging her toward the bedroom door.

“This time, I prepared numerous dishes—all made with dragon meat!”

Numerous dishes?

Lin Yu froze mid-step, but before she could speak, Magic Rainbow swiftly approached from behind.

“Since Sister Worker Liquor insists, Mother should at least go taste her creations.”

“…Very well.”

True—her daughter’s enthusiasm shone so brightly. It would be cruel to extinguish it now.

Dragon meat cuisine… perhaps she should sample it first before passing judgment.

Though after the meal, she’d need to lecture the girl properly! Experience packs shouldn’t be squandered like this.

Thus,

the white-haired girl found herself swiftly led to the dining hall by her eager daughter.

After the town’s construction team had revamped the castle, the dining room now gleamed with renewal.

Every surface—floor, ceiling, walls—had been remodeled. New paintings from Aowenduo Town adorned the walls, while decorations crafted from materials in the castle’s underground storage added elegance.

Unique beast bones and resplendent pelts harvested from monsters, Magic Stones and precious ores excavated from goblin mines—all these treasures, when skillfully processed by Old White and a few seasoned workers, transformed into exquisite ornaments.

Though the ant tribe regarded these material mountains in their storage as commonplace, Old White’s team handled each item with reverent care, their meticulous efforts yielding stunning decorative pieces.

Plush carpets now blanketed the floor, while majestic Magic Crystal chandeliers bathed the hall in warm radiance.

Upon entering, Lin Yu observed that Class A daughters and select Class B daughters had already gathered. A massive table dominated the center, crowded with steaming dishes of varying sizes.

Beyond the main table, over twenty smaller square tables—each accommodating a dozen diners—spread through the room, similarly laden with food.

Class A daughters in human forms flanked the central table, while the hulking yellow-furred daughter claimed a nearby square table for herself.

Class B daughters lacking the “Transformation” skill perched awkwardly on chairs at other tables, their ant-like forms creating a peculiar sight.

Once the meal began, these Class B ants would inevitably clamber onto tables to eat, likely scattering food everywhere—a scene Lin Yu could already envision.

The white-haired girl nearly chuckled at the thought,

but her amusement died instantly.

Every eye in the room—countless ants and one colossal wolf—snapped toward her the moment she entered, their collective gaze fixed intently on Lin Yu.

The girl under everyone’s gaze tensed up once more, her entire body stiffening slightly. Little Liquor guided the frozen Lin Yu to the main seat at the long table and thrust the dining utensils into her hands with eager anticipation.

“Mom, you have to try this!”

“Mmm… alright.”

Though her face maintained a composed demeanor, her heart pounded like a drum beneath the collective stare of hundreds of daughters. They likely wouldn’t touch their food until she took the first bite…

Lin Yu directed her attention to the feast before her.

Once her eyes landed on the dishes, they widened in fascination.

Dominating the table’s center was an enormous roasted dragon leg—its size rivaling that of a whole suckling pig. Steam curled from the golden-brown meat, which had been marinated and slow-roasted to perfection. The rich, savory aroma unique to dragon flesh awakened her appetite instantly.

Surrounding this centerpiece were smaller plates predominantly featuring dragon meat in various preparations, all exuding mouthwatering fragrances. The remaining dishes consisted of vibrant vegetable sides and artfully arranged fruit platters.

It all looked exquisite…

Little Liquor truly went all out, though using dragon meat for everything… Still…

The white-haired girl’s throat bobbed involuntarily.

If it tastes good, I’ll let it slide!

She lifted a slice of pan-seared dragon meat to her lips.

The moment it touched her tongue, an explosion of savory richness flooded her senses. Juices burst forth with each chew, the meat’s exquisite texture and flavor creating an addictive experience.

Before she realized it, a smile of pure delight had bloomed across Lin Yu’s face.

“Mom? How is it? Do you like it?”

Little Liquor’s voice snapped her from her culinary trance.

She hastily schooled her expression.

“Yes, it’s wonderful.”

Noticing the hundreds of expectant stares still fixed upon her, the pale-haired woman quickly added,

“Everyone, you may begin.”

“Hooray!”

“I was about to drool everywhere!”

As the daughters commenced their meal, their delighted reactions confirmed the dragon meat’s extraordinary appeal. The dining hall filled with enthusiastic crunching noises from the Class B ant-girls.

“Little Liquor’s culinary skills have ascended to new heights,” remarked Red Pupil from the first seat at Lin Yu’s left, her crimson eyes gleaming after sampling the meat.

“Absolutely! This is way better than before! You’re incredible!” Little Tear chimed in from the adjacent seat, hurriedly swallowing her portion. Having frequently tasted Little Liquor’s creations, she recognized the marked improvement better than anyone.

“Heh, that’s not all,” Little Liquor declared, tilting her chin upward at their praise. “I’ve become a Cooking Master now! My dishes don’t just satisfy hunger—they grant Experience Value!”

Cooking Master?

After a collective pause, the ant-girls simultaneously activated their Identification skills. Lin Yu followed suit.

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Identification revealed Little Liquor’s upgraded status: Class A, LV.1, now bearing the “Cooking Master” skill—an evolution of her original “Culinary Talent.”

Cooking Master: Enhances culinary prowess, allowing preservation of ingredients’ innate properties while occasionally imparting additional traits.