The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 317 Zhao Qian vs. Zhang Qian
"I go…"

Qin Lang couldn't help but gasp.

Mr. Zhang Qian's move was even more decisive than he had anticipated!
Qin Lang was familiar with the combat skill 【Freezing Beam】, because Zhou Tianhao's main combat food spirit Cream also had the same combat skill.

This combat skill is quite powerful in the early to mid-game among ice-type combat skills. It has a power of 90 points and a freeze effect that lasts for 10 seconds after hitting the target. It is powerful and has strong control.

If this attack hits the agate, it will definitely restore the star vein!
Despite Zhang Qian's attack, Zhao Qian's expression remained unchanged, with a hint of excitement in her eyes.

So that's the trick I was looking for...

Level 1 Spirit Masters are indeed very strong, but challengers have a significant advantage over them: the information about the Spirit Eater.

The Spirit Master can only know the Challenger's Spirit during the assessment, and even then, it's only the surface information obtained through scanning. However, the Challenger can learn more about the Spirit Master's Spirit in advance.

Because the Spirit Bearer assessment differs from the Food Recommender assessment in that after passing the assessment, the challenger's opinion will be sought. If the challenger agrees, the assessment battle video will be uploaded to the official website!
Before coming, Zhao Qian watched many of Zhang Qian's combat videos, learned about Bai Xue's self-taught combat skills, and even vaguely guessed Bai Xue's characteristics.

This battle is currently still under her control!
"Agate, get out of the way!"

"Chirp!" Agate responded, and the leaves that were originally only on the top of its head quickly spread out, covering all parts of its body at the same time.

The next instant, the freezing beam containing terrifying cold arrived as expected, and the agate transformed into flying grass leaves and exploded with a "bang".

At the same time, another agate quietly appeared outside the beam's range, surrounded by a glowing effect of energy grass leaves.

Wood-type move: [Grass Leaf Substitute]!
This combat skill allows Agate to withstand one attack without taking damage, while temporarily increasing Agate's defense by 20 points, making it a god-tier skill for the early game of the Wood element.

Of course, such a divine skill is not without its flaws.

This combat skill has a long cooldown period, and can basically only be used once per battle.

But this time, it was enough for agate!
"It's our turn!" Zhao Qian swung her fist forcefully into the air. "Agate, use Sleepy Fragrance, and at the same time, use Intoxicating Pollen!"

"Jili!"

Agate let out a loud shout, and green light surged around it. Faintly visible light spots could be seen rapidly spreading from its center, enveloping the white snow.

Wood-type combat skill, [Light Sleep Fragrance]!
Wood-type combat skill, [Intoxicating Pollen]!
The former effect goes without saying; even if Agate loses its combat ability and returns to the Star Pulse, the hypnotic effect of this combat skill will take effect after ten seconds.

Although there is a significant difference in strength between the two Food Spirits, Agate's use of its own type skill is still enough to temporarily put Snow White into [Sleep], giving Bubu a chance to hit her!

In addition, [Intoxicating Pollen] is also a wood-type combat skill that is specifically designed to inflict abnormal statuses on opponents. It can cause opponents who come into contact with it to fall into the [Poisoned] state for 10 seconds, during which their attack is reduced by 10 points.

"So she still used it..." Zhang Qian's expression darkened. Zhao Qian's use of [Grass Leaf Substitute] to dodge Bai Xue's full-force attack was beyond his expectations, and it also allowed Agate to successfully unleash a combat skill that could affect Bai Xue.

But, that’s where it ends.

Zhang Qian glanced at Bubu next to Zhao Qian.

Even if Shirayuki is not in good condition, she should still be able to win with a two-star food spirit of the ice and salt attributes.

"Snow White, end it!"

The moment Zhang Qian finished speaking, Bai Xue, with the astonishing speed of a three-star food spirit, had already arrived beside Agate.

A few green lines appeared on its body, an outward manifestation of the [poisoned] state, but Bai Xue's fighting spirit remained high.

"Whoa!"

With a sharp shout, a streak of icy white light descended swiftly towards Agate, its terrifying speed giving Agate no chance to dodge.

"Hold on!" Zhao Qian shouted, clenching her fist tightly.

At this point, the agate's mission has essentially come to an end.

But in Zhao Qian's heart, Agate was never a victim of this battle, but rather, like Bubu, her most important partner.

Therefore, she hopes that agate can shine with its own light in the battle!

Seemingly sensing Zhao Qian's feelings, Agate let out a painful yet resolute sound before being instantly swallowed by the blade.

When the flash of the blade faded, the agate's aura had become very weak, but white flames rose from its body.

That's a characteristic of agate, [hold on tight]!
When your stamina is below half, your defense doubles!
"They actually held on!" Cao Dongdong's eyes widened, deeply moved. "That was a full-force attack that spanned two stars!"

“Agate’s original defense was 60 points, which increased to 80 points under the effect of [Grass Leaf Substitute], and then doubled by [Desperate Defense], reaching an astonishing 160 points.” Qin Lang said in a deep voice, “In addition, the [Poison] effect reduced Snow White’s attack by 10 points.”

This ebb and flow is what made this seemingly unbelievable scene happen!

“Agate…” Zhao Qian’s expression changed, and then she clenched her fist tightly.

"Keep the attack!"

“Jiri…”

Agate shakily adjusted its body, then fearlessly looked up at its much stronger opponent. Streaks of green light rapidly gathered in mid-air, forming leaves that appeared out of thin air, and slashed out like flying knives.

Wood-type combat skill: [Willow Leaf Flying Dagger]!
"What a powerful bond." Zhang Qian took a deep breath. "In that case, let's respond with our strongest attack!"

"Snow White, use the Ice Wheel Moment!"

As Zhang Qian finished speaking, Bai Xue let out a soft murmur, and a wheel formed of condensed ice crystals appeared behind her. As the wheel spun, streams of light swept towards Agate like a meteor shower.

"boom!!!"

With a low, booming sound, the agate transformed into a stream of light and flew back into Zhao Qian's star vein.

Even with the [Defend] trait activated, withstanding two attacks from Snow White is already the limit for Agate.

Zhao Qian gently touched the Tianxuan Star Vein between her eyebrows, her eyes growing increasingly determined. "Bubu, let's win this battle!"

"Bu Yi!" Bu Bu shouted, looking at Bai Xue in the arena with burning fighting spirit in his eyes.

Watching the agate fight, it had only one thought at that moment.

Win this battle!
As it hurtled towards the snow at full speed, Zhao Qian gave the command.

"Use Snow Leaving No Footprints!"

"Bu-ee~" Bu-bu exclaimed softly, its speed suddenly increasing, flashing like snowflakes, and quickly appearing in front of Bai-xue.

"Planning for close combat?" Zhang Qian raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Don't you know that Bai Xue's specialty is ice-based close combat?"

Zhao Qian's eyes flashed, filled with determination.

I know, but so what?

She specializes in close combat!
(End of this chapter)