Demon hunter’s Cooking Manual
Chapter 1317 - 45: Departure! _2

Dou Bao explained.

"It's already pretty good."

Jason smiled as he picked up the old tofu, added green onions and cilantro, the bright green and tender white paired with the unique gloss of the marinade, instantly making one's mouth water.

After ten bowls in a row, Jason started dipping the fried dough sticks into the old tofu to eat.

The smoothness and crispiness combined immediately.

As he chewed in large bites, then slurped down a bit, it truly felt like life was meant to be this way.

The outer layer of the oily pastry was as crispy as the fried dough sticks, but it had a substantial texture.

This texture, paired with the red oil pickles prepared by Dou Bao, was just right, prompting Jason to drink several more bowls of old tofu.

"Dou Bao, when the apprentices leave today, notify them that we're going on an ancestral trip, away for about ten days."

Jason casually mentioned a number.

He didn't know exactly when they would return.

Such a number was naturally for outsiders to hear.

Of course, for his own people, he intended to give them a heads-up.

So Jason quickly added.

"When leaving, bring all the necessary things with you. This time we're heading to Fragrance City, the journey is not far, but it's definitely not going to be peaceful, we must be prepared for contingencies."

"Understood, Master."

"We need to hire a... no, two carriages."

Dou Bao originally planned for one carriage.

But then considering Jason's appetite, pots, bowls, some essential ingredients, and seasonings, two carriages were the minimum.

"The money is with you; you decide."

Jason said.

Besides the large amount of Gold Notes, Jason only had a dozen Silver Coins and some Banknotes, the rest were all given to Dou Bao.

This made Dou Bao smile, her eyes turning into crescents.

Her father was like this too.

Big issues in the family were her responsibility; small matters were completely entrusted to her mother.

However, it seemed there weren't any major issues at home.

Besides occasional trips, it was just bringing foot wash water to her mother every day.

"I'll arrange it then."

Dou Bao said.

Jason nodded.

Dou Bao had long proven her ability, and Jason would never doubt it.

In the end, Dou Bao bought two carriages and four draft horses; one carriage had a canopy and curtains, made with top-quality wood for the body and frame, costing Dou Bao 30 Silver Coins, while the other carriage for carrying things was a flatbed, along with the four draft horses, costing only 20 Silver Coins. She even bargained and got two sacks of animal feed cake.

Dou Bao didn't want to hire anyone, but upon hearing that a round trip to Fragrance City with two drivers would cost 20 Silver Coins, and that's just for a single person, including the carriage and horse, it would be 30 Silver Coins per person.

With this price, Dou Bao wisely decided to handle it herself.

After all, she knew how to drive a carriage.

As for how to drive two carriages?

By draping the reins of the rear horse over the front carriage; as long as the front driver managed well, it was fine.

All the animals were well-trained over years and very obedient.

In the blink of an eye, it was the morning of the third day as planned.

Dou Bao got up early to load the necessary items onto the carriage. Jason wanted to help, but Dou Bao stopped him, sending him off to say goodbye to Li Deshang and Jia Youcai.

According to Dou Bao, their master was someone doing big things.

Such trivial matters, she could handle alone.

Of course, while Jason was talking with Li Deshang and Jia Youcai.

Dou Bao secretly stashed several baskets of bottles and jars onto the carriage.

Seeing that Jason wasn't paying attention, Dou Bao sighed in relief.

'Should I be honest with the master?'

'The master doesn't seem to hate poisons, but that's just ordinary poisons, the ones my mom taught me aren't included, nor the ones my dad taught me.'

In the end, Dou Bao shook her head, opting to put it off for now.

She planned to tell Jason everything when the time was right.

But Jason had already seen everything.

Dou Bao's concealment was clever enough, but to Jason, who was even better at hiding and had perception almost eleven times that of ordinary people, it was easy to see through.

However, Jason didn't say much.

He adhered to his life motto.

Continuing his conversation with Li Deshang and Jia Youcai.

"Brother Mu, you must be careful."

After a few pleasantries, Li Deshang suddenly lowered his voice.

Obviously, as the only supervisor in Mountain City, Li Deshang became well-informed, likely already guessing Jason's possible purpose.

"If something is impossible, then give it up! Other places may not be safe, but back in Mountain City, with your foolish brother here, I assure you, you'll be fine."

Now gradually gaining actual control over Mountain City, Li Deshang had quite some confidence.

"Entrusted with a task, loyal to its execution."

Jason replied.

Li Deshang looked at Jason, finally shook his head and sighed.

"I knew it, Brother Mu, your character is certainly a man of his word."

"I won't say much more, take care along your journey."

Li Deshang raised his hand.

Jia Youcai, waiting at the side, immediately handed over two wheels wrapped in red cloth of Silver Coins.

Li Deshang took them and stuffed them into Jason's hands.

"A frugal home needs a prosperous journey."

"I know you don't lack, but this is your foolish brother's token, so please, don't refuse."

"And—"

"If you really encounter big trouble, head to the government post station and send me a message."

Li Deshang said, pulling a token from his chest and putting it in Jason's hand together.

"Thanks, Brother Gousheng."

Jason clasped his hands in gratitude.

Regardless of whether he needed it, he felt the sincerity from Li Deshang.