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Chapter 250 Meat of Unidentifiable Origin!
The five people stepped into the cafeteria.
The interior was dimly lit, and on the shelf to the left of the entrance stood a strange machine that immediately caught everyone's attention.
The machine was about the size of a microwave oven, with a dark iron-gray color. In the very center was an oval hole, about the size of a bowl, with smooth edges but a deep, dark interior.
It seemed to be breathing quietly, and every ten seconds or so, the dark hole would contract very slightly.
"So... this is where you pick up the 'sachet'?" Chiba Saori frowned, her voice hesitant.
"It looks like it." Lin Feng stepped forward first and, without hesitation, reached his hand directly into the hole.
A faint suction force came from the source, followed by a warm and supple touch.
It felt like being gently enveloped by something alive, then quickly released.
Immediately afterwards, an object about the size of a billiard ball fell into his palm, its surface slightly warm to the touch.
Lin Feng quickly withdrew his hand and opened his palm.
So this is what is known as a "mugwort sachet," not the small cloth bag you might imagine, but a delicate, thin metal ball covered with tiny breathable pores.
Holding the sphere in your hand, you can clearly feel a steady amount of heat emanating from its interior.
If you get closer, you can see extremely fine wisps of smoke, carrying the distinctive aroma of burning grayish-white mugwort, seeping out from those tiny holes.
Lin Feng immediately fastened the warm metal ball to his belt buckle.
Several people behind him followed suit and did the same.
Raj Sharma, the chosen one from India who had been waiting quietly, immediately walked up to the machine and put his hand into the hole in it.
He was slightly startled at first, as if surprised by some touch, then a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.
Then, he slowly closed his eyes, a look of near-enjoyment on his face, as if he were immersed in some indescribable comfort.
"What's going on? Are you done yet?!" the person behind him urged impatiently.
Raj opened his eyes as if waking from a dream, and somewhat reluctantly pulled his hand out of the hole. Following Lin Feng and the others' example, he quickly tied the "Artemisia argyi sachet" to his waistband.
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Studio:
"Third Brother's expression... anyone who didn't know better would think he'd just touched the goddess's hand!"
"As expected of a country where 'everything can be a wife,' they don't even spare machines?"
"I was thinking this morning in the monitor lizard area, if his teammates hadn't been watching him the whole time, this guy probably would have actually gone up and hugged the lizard."
"I can vouch for him! The way he looked at the monitor lizard was absolutely priceless!!"
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"You must finish your meal and leave before the sachet burns out," Lin Feng reminded them. "We don't know how long it will take to burn completely, so it's best to hurry."
Without delay, the group quickly grabbed their trays and hurried toward the queue that had formed in front of the food window.
Above the window, today's menu is clearly displayed:
[Meat Dishes] 1. Braised Pork Belly 2. Pan-fried Fish Fillet 3. Roast Duck 4. Spicy Chicken Cubes
[Vegetarian Dishes] 1. Scrambled eggs with tomatoes 2. Minced meat and tofu 3. Ants climbing a tree (a Sichuan dish) 4. Stir-fried celery with dried tofu
[Cafe Rule 4: It is strictly forbidden to eat meat from any animal whose form is unclear or whose origin cannot be identified.]
Lin Feng's gaze swept past the queue, observing the food behind the window, his brain rapidly analyzing:
The first three meat dishes—braised pork belly, pan-fried fish fillet, and roast duck—are intact, have clear origins, and are generally safe.
As for the spicy diced chicken...
Amidst the chili oil and dried chilies, the chicken is chopped into small pieces and coated with seasonings, making it almost impossible to discern its original bone structure and muscle texture.
This dish carries a significantly higher risk.
Then came the vegetarian dishes.
Stir-fried tomatoes and eggs is a straightforward dish, and since eggs are not considered meat, it should be safe.
The core problem with minced meat tofu and ants climbing a tree lies in the "minced meat." This is minced meat that has completely lost its recognizable form and origin, making it an absolute trap that should never be touched!
Stir-fried dried tofu with celery. Although dried tofu is a bean product in the human world, in this place, who can guarantee that the brown flakes are really "dried tofu"?
It might be some kind of "unknown object" that mimics the shape of dried bean curd, but the risk is too high and it must be ruled out!
Therefore, the only "safe dishes" he can choose are: braised pork belly, pan-fried fish fillets, roast duck, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
When it was Lin Feng's turn, the cafeteria worker behind the window, wearing a greasy apron and with a sallow complexion, stared at him with dead fish eyes and tapped the edge of the food bowl with her long-handled spoon.
"Choose any four dishes and one staple food. You must choose all of them, no less."
She didn't mention the consequences, but her unquestionable tone and cold gaze made Lin Feng understand that "fewer elections" could trigger something ominous.
It might even mean that you become a supplementary source of those "meats of unknown origin" on the menu.
"Braised pork belly, pan-fried fish fillet, roast duck, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes," Lin Feng said calmly, quickly announcing his choices.
The server, without expression, slammed the four dishes onto his plate as instructed.
Next comes the staple food.
On the table next to it were three large bowls: plump white steamed buns, ingot-shaped dumplings, and distinct grains of Yangzhou fried rice.
Lin Feng first ruled out Yangzhou fried rice.
The reason is simple: the fried rice contains diced ham and shrimp. The ham is a highly processed meat product with an unknown origin, posing a very high risk in this strange zoo.
The rest are steamed buns and dumplings.
The key lies in the filling.
He looked up at the simple sign hanging above, on which were written in slightly messy handwriting:
【steamed stuffed bun】
1. Munich-style bread
2. Copenhagen-style bread
3. Shaolin-style buns from Mount Song
Dumplings
1. New Orleans Mardi Gras-Flavored Dumplings
2. Hiroshima Mon Amour-style Dumplings
3. Chiang Mai Royal Garden Style Dumplings
Lin Feng's lips twitched, and he couldn't help but mentally mutter a complaint:
"Are you deliberately playing word games with me?"
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Dragon Kingdom Ghost Stories Strategy Guide Command Center.
On the huge screen, the simple sign in front of Lin Feng was being displayed simultaneously.
Qin Weiguo's gaze sharpened: "Experts, hurry up and analyze! We must reach a conclusion as quickly as possible!"
On the split screen, dozens of experts connected in real time simultaneously tensed up—
There were elderly professors with gray beards, young researchers wearing thick glasses, and capable female scholars. Some even had European street scenes in the background, clearly indicating that they were accessing the site in real time.
An experienced expert with extensive knowledge of European food culture spoke first:
Munich is most famous for its Oktoberfest, and the signature foods of Oktoberfest are roasted pork knuckle and various sausages.
"Therefore, 'Munich-style buns' are most likely filled with pork or sausage, and very likely with minced meat, which is extremely risky!"
Another Nordic culture researcher currently in Copenhagen added:
"Copenhagen is famous for the Little Mermaid, and fish, meatballs, and open sandwiches are common in its traditional cuisine."
"If used on steamed buns, the 'Copenhagen flavor' will most likely lean towards meat, which carries a significant risk."
Finally, a female professor adjusted her glasses:
"The Shaolin-style bun from Mount Song is quite clear."
"Songshan Shaolin Temple is a Buddhist temple that has long practiced vegetarianism."
"In food naming, 'Shaolin flavor' is practically synonymous with 'vegetarian'."
"This should be the safest option among the three!"
Qin Weiguo nodded slightly and gave the order in a deep voice:
"Alright, the conclusion about the steamed buns is basically clear. Time is of the essence, so let's put the dumplings aside for now and quickly send the 'Shaolin Flavor Safety' tip to Lin Feng!"