Longevity: From Being Pushed By The Witch

Ji Boying looked at the menu without any reaction, and the waiter couldn't help but laugh as he introduced, "Young master, the dish you're looking at is called hot pot, it's one of our signature dishes at Juxiang Hall! Recently, the kitchen has also introduced sour soup pot and electric beast pot."

"But since it's your first day here, let me recommend a mandarin duck pot. It separates two different soup bases with a partition, so you can taste different flavors of soup in the same pot. Many customers who come to our Juxiang Hall say it's great!"

Ji Boying paid no attention to what the waiter said, his eyes fixed on the small pot carved with a small knife on the bamboo slice in front of him. In his heart, a huge wave had already been stirred up!

Why does hot pot exist in this world?!

And...

There are so many different types of soup bases! There's even a mandarin duck pot?!

Is this just a coincidence, or...

With these thoughts in mind, Ji Boying couldn't help but think of Jichuntang from before!

At that time, it seemed like Sun Youfu was being guided by someone and organized an event called "One Cut".

Ji Boying wanted to meet that expert, but... the person never appeared again after teaching Sun Youfu "One Cut".

As time went by, Ji Boying almost forgot about this matter, but unexpectedly... now he sees something from his hometown in this small restaurant!

"Young master?"

Seeing that Ji Boying still hadn't reacted, the waiter couldn't help but call out softly.

Ji Boying slowly came back to his senses and then said, "Prepare a mandarin duck pot for me, with sour soup and red soup as the soup bases."

"Alright!"

The waiter chuckled lightly and then asked, "I wonder if the guest would like any side dishes?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Boying looked towards the back of the menu. After the soup bases, there were various small dishes made from demon beast meat carved into shapes. Of course, besides meat dishes, there were also many vegetarian options, all made from various spiritual plants.

However, whether it was demon beast meat or spiritual plants, they were generally at the first rank, with very few at the second rank.

Ji Boying casually ordered a few meat and vegetable dishes and added some drinks. Then he handed the menu back to the waiter.

The waiter took the menu, smiled, and said, "Does the young master want to try the Qingbeixi beef stomach? When this thing is put in the hot pot, it cooks in just a few breaths, and it's crisp and delicious with an excellent taste. It's the best-selling side dish in the hot pot, without a doubt!"

Qingbeixi beef stomach?

Could it be made from the rumen of Qingbeixi beef?

There's even rumen!

Ji Boying suppressed the shock in his heart and nodded, saying, "Then give me a serving."

"Alright!"

The waiter shouted and then took out an hourglass from his pocket and placed it on Ji Boying's table, saying with a smile, "Young master, please wait a moment. Before the hourglass runs out, I guarantee that all the dishes will be served!"

Saying that, the waiter directly left the private room with the menu.

Ji Boying looked at the hourglass on the table and completely lost his composure.

Even an hourglass for timing!

He now seriously suspected that the owner behind this small restaurant might also be a time traveler!

If they really are a time traveler like himself...

Ji Boying clenched his fist inside his sleeve, his expression gradually turning cold, and even a hint of killing intent surged in his deep gaze.

When fellow villagers meet, tears well up in their eyes.

But how sincere these tears are, no one knows.

After about fifteen minutes, the hourglass gradually emptied.

And all the dishes were served, including various condiments.

Ji Boying looked at the boiling red and yellow soup in front of him, picked up a piece of unknown beast meat as thin as a cicada's wing, dipped it in the soup a few times, and when it was about 80-90% cooked, he picked it up and put it in his mouth.

Instantly... the tantalizing aroma of the meat filled his senses, bringing a unique texture and rich flavor that bloomed in his mouth, finally rushing straight to his spiritual platform!

How satisfying it was!

Regardless of the color, fragrance, taste, or texture, it is several times better than the famous hot pot restaurants like Haidilao, Chaoshan, and Laodi in my hometown!

Monster meat, truly worthy of being monster meat!

It can't be compared to the ordinary pork, beef, and lamb.

In just about half an hour, Ji Boying finished all the side dishes on the table.

He even felt a bit unsatisfied.

"Young master, are you satisfied with our signature hot pot?"

"A masterpiece of the mortal world!"

Ji Boying praised without hesitation.

In his previous life, he especially loved eating hot pot, but as a laborer, he not only had a tight budget, but also worked overtime every day, eating the same food in the dormitory, canteen, and office. He never had the opportunity to enjoy these delicacies.

As his thoughts wandered, Ji Boying revealed the purpose of this trip.

"I wonder if the owner of this establishment is available? Could you introduce me?"

"Of course!"

Since the restaurant introduced the new dish, there have been many customers who wanted to meet the owner.

These people were either from prestigious families or from the same industry, and without exception, they all wanted the hot pot recipe.

However...

How could the owner easily reveal such a popular item?

"Please wait a moment, sir. I will go and fetch the owner!"

"Thank you, young man."

Ji Boying smiled slightly and then took out two or three high-grade spirit stones and stuffed them into the young man's sleeve.

The young man's eyes immediately lit up. After a quick greeting, he hurriedly left the private room.

And so...

About the time it takes to brew a cup of tea passed.

A faint knocking sound came from the private room.

A middle-aged man with a round belly, wearing a purple round-collared robe and sporting a goatee, walked in.

When Ji Boying saw the middle-aged man, his face suddenly changed.

"Sun... Sun Lao-ge?!"

Ji Boying couldn't help but exclaim.

Sun Youfu thought that the customer in the private room was like the others, wanting the hot pot recipe. He was preparing to refuse, but suddenly heard a familiar voice.

He looked up in confusion and saw the young man in front of him. His face, already round and rosy, showed a hint of surprise.

"Mr. Ji?! "

The two surprised individuals looked at each other.

After a long while, Ji Boying was the first to smile and say:

"After all these years, Sun Lao-ge still looks as spirited as ever!"

Hearing Ji Boying's words, Sun Youfu also felt a sense of confusion, but soon he felt a tinge of guilt.

Back then, when Fulong City was attacked by demonic cultivators, he had promised to protect Ji Boying...

But unexpectedly, he not only failed to fulfill his promise, but also left due to internal family reasons.

However, seeing Ji Boying safe and sound, and having reached the mid-stage of Foundation Building, he felt somewhat relieved.

He slightly bowed to Ji Boying and sincerely congratulated him:

"After several years, Mr. Ji not only progressed rapidly in cultivation, but also achieved success in Foundation Building. It is truly a cause for celebration!"

"Hahaha, it's just a small opportunity."

Ji Boying waved his hand with a smile, then asked:

"But Sun Lao-ge, how did you end up in Canglong Immortal City after we parted ways in Fulong City?"

"What happened in Fulong City back then? How did Jichun Hall and Lingdan Pavilion end up in the hands of Sun Qingchen?"

Sun Youfu rubbed his goatee and sighed:

"This is a long story..."