Climb the World Tree, rising twelve thousand meters above sea level.
Gaze upon a living iceberg towering over the polar snowfields.
Explore a mist-shrouded valley whose miasma can corrupt the living...
"This is a world full of the unknown. What humanity knows is only the tip of the iceberg," said the explorer Lua. "Countless explorers seek wealth and status..."
"I think there's also the promise of exotic ingredients," said Xia Li, raising her hand.
"...Or they seek to challenge themselves and experience the thrill of conquering nature."
"Hmm, maybe we should add better cooking utensils, too? Lua, you have to understand. Ever since we discovered firestone, cooks have become far more precise in controlling the heat when they cook!" Xia Li suggested, bouncing up and down.
"...Or perhaps they simply follow humanity's instinct to explore, driven by restless curiosity."
"Don't ignore me! Good food matters, too! People would risk their lives for it!" Xia Li protested.
"...And explore dangerous places shrouded in mist." Lua rubbed his forehead and pointed at Xia Li. "Enough. Go become a chef instead."
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P.S. This book is also known as Exotic Cuisine, Exotic Flavors, and You're Actually a Chef, Aren't You?
