The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 137 How did you end up here?

As Ruan Cen's voice fell silent, the arena suddenly fell silent, with only the roar of the mountain torrent echoing from the side.

After a while, the flash flood gradually spread to his calves, and a chill climbed up his spine from his calves, making Qin Lang shiver. Only then did he come back to his senses from the shock he had just experienced.

"Mr. Ruan Cen, are you sure?"

“I am certainly certain.” Ruan Cen’s eyes held a complex expression. “Because this has been passed down through generations.”

"As one of the legendary creatures that followed the original Food Spirits, the Silver Deer possesses a lifespan that is almost eternal."

"Jock, the man who rides the deer, traveled all over the world and eventually became a very powerful spirit chef, but in the end, he could not escape the passage of time."

"On his deathbed, the Silver Deer made a promise with him."

"When the tokens agreed upon by both parties are brought to light again, the Silver Deer will come to keep the appointment."

"That token was hidden by Jock in an underground palace to suppress the groundwater in Bailushan City."

“And now…” Ruan Cen took a deep breath, “Only the Silver Deer can suppress the mountain torrents and groundwater again.”

"Come with me." With that, he carefully put the wooden box into his bosom and turned to walk in another direction.

Qin Lang and his three companions exchanged glances and quickly followed.

The thick fog on Wuyin Mountain did not thin out at all due to the flash flood; on the contrary, it spread out completely, reducing visibility to less than ten meters in all directions.

But in such an environment, Ruan Cen moved through the mountains with practiced ease, as if he had walked this path countless times before.

Whenever they passed through areas ravaged by flash floods, Cao Dongdong and Zhao Qian would command their respective Food Spirits to use [Earth Rock Surge] to create rock pillars to block the floodwaters and help others get through quickly.

Finally, the group arrived at a cave hidden in the mist.

"There's actually a cave here?" Cao Dongdong was somewhat surprised, but then he seemed to realize something. "Could it be that the underground palace you mentioned earlier, Mr. Ruan Cen, is hidden inside this cave?"

"If that's the case, it shouldn't be too difficult for someone who sneaks up the mountain to get it, right?"

“Finding the cave isn’t difficult,” Ruan Cen shook her head slightly, “but entering the underground palace through the cave is absolutely impossible.”

"Because they don't have the key."

As she spoke, Ruan Cen opened the wooden box in her arms, revealing a simple key about the size of a palm.

"The door to the underground palace is made of an extraordinary material; even powerful food spirits of seven stars or above would find it nearly impossible to breach."

"Only this key can activate the gate to the underground palace."

"Let's go open the door!" Zuo Ge said nervously and excitedly.

Witnessing the legendary treasure and possibly even seeing the Silver Deer is an irresistible prospect for a scholar of legends.

Hearing Zuo Ge's words, Ruan Cen nodded slightly and walked into the cave.

After walking for about several dozen meters, a metal door, ten meters high and covered with thick rust, appeared before them.
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"Cough-cough-"

After coughing twice, Liu Chuang's face, which had turned red from suffocation, finally calmed down. He sat up abruptly, a blank look on his face.

At the moment the bomb exploded, he activated Protoss Guard, but was still knocked unconscious by the terrifying aftershocks.

When he woke up, he was no longer in the water.

"Where am I...?"

"Newcomer, you're awake."

Lomi's voice came from the side, bringing Liu Chuang back to his senses.

He turned to look at Lomi, who was standing beside him with her arms crossed, and his expression relaxed slightly. "Where are we?"

"Behind that door," Lomi shrugged, "so many time bombs detonated at once, blasting a huge hole in the structure near the metal door. We've successfully entered the interior."

"Because you fainted, Lord Redo asked me to stay and look after you. As for him..." Lomi paused slightly.

"I've already gone to find the item needed for the mission." "Oh, I see." Liu Chuang looked enlightened and immediately summoned Little Pi. "Now that I'm awake, let's go and meet up with Lord Redo!"

"I'd also like to see what exactly the organization wants?"

As he spoke, a look of curiosity involuntarily appeared on his face.

“That suits me perfectly.” Lomi grinned and pointed in a certain direction. “Lord Redo went in that direction.”

"set off!"

She waved her hand and pulled Liu Chuang along, chasing after the direction Lei Duo had gone.

As they walked down the long corridor, Liu Chuang's ears suddenly twitched. He pulled Luo Mi aside and whispered something.

"Did you hear anything?"

"A voice?" Just as Lomi was about to say something, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly became clearer, along with a familiar voice.

"Quick! We need to find the token faster!"

As the sound came, five figures appeared at the other end of the corridor.

Upon seeing each other, their expressions changed simultaneously.

"It's you!" Qin Lang's expression darkened slightly. "What are you doing here?"

"Kukuku~ I should be the one asking you guys." Lomi quickly came to her senses. "Our treasure hunting team is looking for something important, we're not in the mood for playing house with you guys."

"Kid, I'll come back for your precious spirit next time!"

With that, Lomi pulled Liu Chuang and turned to leave.

There were two unfamiliar figures standing next to Qin Lang. Before knowing their strength, she would not easily fight Qin Lang and the others.

"Stop!" A deep voice suddenly rang out.

Ruan Cen stared intently at Luo Mi and the other person, "The treasure hunting team?"

"You came in through another door in the underground palace?"

"Is the destruction of the groundwater system related to you?"

“What underground water system…” Lomi’s eyes darted around, “I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”

As she spoke, Lomi quickened her pace.

"You're not leaving!"

"Bubu, use Frostflower Storm!"

A soft shout came from behind. Following Zhao Qian's command, Bubu controlled a low-temperature whirlwind and quickly smashed it down on Luo Mi and the other person.

At the same time, a wisp of light purple energy appeared out of thin air beneath their feet, rendering Lomi and Liu Chuang unable to move.

Mental combat technique: [Mind Manipulation]!
As the cold wind rapidly enlarged in her vision, a hint of displeasure flashed in Lomi's eyes. "You really think I'm afraid of you?"

"Ray, get out of the way! Then chop them down!"

"Hehe~" Lai grinned, and a burst of electricity flashed across his body as he stepped across the storm and appeared above the hall.

Bright white lightning gathered above its head, and then struck down swiftly towards Qin Lang and the others like a thunderbolt.

"Block!"

Cao Dongdong let out a low shout, and Tuantuan flew out quickly, condensing into a huge shield made of scale-like rocks above his head.

With a loud bang, lightning exploded instantly.

"boom!!!"

(End of this chapter)