Chapter 176: The Taste

Chapter 176: The Taste

Lu Rongyu didn't respond, but his expression was complicated as he picked up another black dumpling with his chopsticks.

Yang Ying couldn't help but urge him, "So, how does it taste?"

Lu Rongyu spoke in a peculiar tone, "If you can ignore the appearance, the taste is tolerable... even quite good."

Those who had just been nauseated by the eyeballs and the bizarre, sanity-diminishing cuisine found Lu Rongyu's answer utterly inconceivable.

Upon hearing that it was tasty, they looked back at the dark dishes… and felt even more nauseous.

Wen Ying pulled out a chair and sat down to eat, inviting them as well, "Hurry up and eat. These dishes are very famous in the Demon Realm."

Indeed, they were very famous. Alruda's cooking was so horrifying that it could even stop a crying child.

The group exchanged glances. Lu Rongyu ate slowly, his hands still trembling, but with determination.

Yang Ying whispered softly, "Your tolerance is impressive."

Lu Rongyu shook his head and whispered, "The magic contained in these dishes is just as the demon described – abundant. I feel that by consuming more tonight, I might break through my current bottleneck."

Wei Zheng was surprised but finally, suppressing his disgust, he picked up the black orb that seemed the most tolerable to him, swallowing it hastily as if embracing death.

Tan Qingqing asked softly, "How is it?"

Chang Ningsheng also tasted it.

Wen Ying smiled and asked, "Isn't it delicious?"

Chang Ningsheng nodded. "Indeed, it's very tasty."

It was a complex taste – a mix of deliciousness and disgust. Despite the pleasant flavor, their stomachs seemed to be convulsing, urging them to spit out the food.

San Lin, curious, also took a bite, sensing the magic being transmitted from the food in his mouth. He chewed faster and swallowed it down in a few bites.

What abundant magic! Demons craved magic more than humans did. San Lin hastened his eating pace, trying hard to ignore the nauseating discomfort in his stomach.

Disregarding their peculiar appearance, these foods were indeed delectable and highly beneficial to their bodies.

Is the demon realm's sense of aesthetics really that twisted? San Lin and the five exorcists couldn't comprehend it.

The meal dragged on, but every dish was eventually devoured.

Wen Ying pulled out a napkin to wipe his mouth. "With limited ingredients, I wasn't able to create even more delectable dishes. It's a shame."

In the minds of the five humans and one demon, Wen Ying's "more delicious" equated to "even more horrifying." Tan Qingqing quickly responded, "These were already very tasty. Thank you for the treat."

"Tomorrow, when you come to our school, we'll also extend our hospitality," Chang Ningsheng said, thinking he should call the school canteen later to ask them to prepare food in shapes that would appeal to a demon from the demon realm.

"Not all of you, just you," Wen Ying corrected. "Only I will be visiting for the inspection tomorrow."

The group was taken aback.

Tan Qingqing asked, "Just you alone?" Was he that fearless?

From their observations and investigations, they deduced that this demon, shrouded in demonic fog, originated from the demon realm, not the human world. Yet, even as a demon from the demon realm, to visit their exorcist school alone—was it a sign of excessive trust in them or great confidence in his own strength?

Wen Ying nodded. "Let me clarify. The inspection isn't solely about the school. Since it involves contract signing, I'll need to meet at least a dozen students. The demons we send over are underage children, and I don't wish for their values to be corrupted."

Wen Ying spoke with utmost seriousness, uttering complete nonsense.

Chang Ningsheng pondered for a moment and said, "I don't think that should be an issue."

"An underage demon?" Wei Zheng was astonished. "You're willing to let children come to the human world? Your demonic education is quite daring."

Yang Ying chided, frustrated by Wei Zheng's ignorance. "Wei Zheng, our age of eighteen equals a demon's one hundred years."

Wei Zheng's eyes widened. "One hundred years?! Then by 'underage,' you mean a child who is..."

Wen Ying's tone remained unchanged. "Over ninety years old." Finally, someone could relate to his experience.

Wei Zheng: "…"

Lu Rongyu inquired, "How do you plan to ensure that we can accurately summon them through the contract?"

"I will prepare talismans for each of them," Wen Ying said. "I'll make multiples so your students can try one by one. If they take a fancy to someone, they will respond to the summons."

Wen Ying thought to himself that it had been a while since he last harvested materials from a demon.