The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 374 The Abducted Precious Spirit?

"Next, we're going to the number one most worthwhile attraction in the entire Lanjinyuan Park!"

As Wei Shasha couldn't help but raise her voice a few decibels, Qin Lang and his group, who had already visited many attractions, arrived at a very large open space.

Unlike other parts of Lanjin Garden, this open space is frequented by a large number of tourists, and these tourists are not just here to enjoy the scenery.

Tents and sleeping bags were set up early, and Qin Lang even saw that some people had brought their own cooking utensils, as if they were camping here.

"What's going on?" Zhao Qian looked utterly shocked. "There's a designated camping area in Lan Jin Garden?"

“It can’t be said that they came here specifically for camping…” Wei Shasha changed the subject, “but these tourists are definitely planning to sleep here tonight.”

"Our Lanjin Garden operates on a reservation system and is open 24 hours a day. Visitors who make a reservation for the same day can stay from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. the next day."

"And this area in front of you is the only area in Lanjinyuan where tourists are allowed to pitch tents and camp."

"Many tourists who plan to sleep here until the next morning will come here early to reserve a spot, so even though it's only noon now, there are already many tourists here."

"If you arrive late, there won't be any space left to pitch a tent."

"I see." Qin Lang nodded in understanding, but then couldn't help but ask curiously, "But why are so many people camping here?"

"Let me explain," Di You chuckled. "Last night, you all must have experienced the calming effect of the night-blooming jasmine, right?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Lang and the other four nodded in unison.

They slept in the hotel last night, and after taking Di You's advice, they all opened the windows to let the fragrance of the night-blooming jasmine waft in.

The climate in Lanqiu City is not hot. A cool breeze carries the delicate fragrance of night-blooming jasmine, allowing them to have a good night's sleep. When they woke up in the morning, they were all refreshed, and even Zuo Ge's dark circles from staying up late every day were gone.

Thinking of this, Qin Lang seemed to understand something. "I remember you said yesterday that because of the presence of Zhenling, the quality of the night-blooming jasmine in Lanjin Garden is higher, and the fragrance of the flowers at night has a better effect on promoting sleep."

"Is it because of this?"

“Yes and no.” Di You chuckled. “The fragrance of night-blooming cereus in Lanjin Garden does have a better sleep-inducing effect.”

"But the tourists who come here to pitch tents are not here for the night-blooming jasmine, but for the rare king of night-blooming jasmine."

As he spoke, he pointed to the very center of the open space, an area crowded with countless tourists, "The King of Night Orchids in Lanjin Garden is right there."

"The fragrance of the Night Orchid King can be smelled in this open area at night, and that fragrance has an even more powerful effect."

"It can soothe people's depressed mood and prevent people with nightmares from being plagued by nightmares."

"The effect is so good?!" Cao Dongdong couldn't help but widen his eyes, a look of interest on his face. "After hearing what you said, I'm even willing to sleep here for one night and see how it works."

“Indeed.” Qin Lang nodded in agreement, then looked troubled. “But it’s too late for us to prepare tents now, isn’t it?”

"It's alright." Wei Shasha smiled upon hearing this. "You are Di You's friends, so naturally you are my friends too."

"The closer you get to the Night Orchid King at night, the better the soothing effect will be. The area closest to it will be designated as a VIP area in Lan Jin Garden."

“I can arrange for you to set up tents in the VIP area, so you don’t have to reserve a spot now.”

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately showed expressions of joy.

“Then Fatima and I will share a tent! The four of you boys will share two tents!” Zhao Qian reached out and hugged Fatima’s arm, giggling.

"Then thank you for your kindness, Sasha," Qin Lang said with a smile.

“No problem!” Wei Shasha waved her hand. “Are you going to see the Night Orchid King now?” “Of course!” Everyone nodded in unison.

Led by Wei Shasha, they took a shortcut around the crowd and quickly arrived at the very center of the open space, which was a vacuum ring area, with a safe distance of ten meters from the Night Orchid King in the center.

With one hand resting on the railing, Qin Lang got a clear look at the Night Orchid King. It was a Night Orchid that was two or three times larger than the ordinary Night Orchid, with more petals, each of which was as lustrous as jade.

Unlike the usual off-white color of night-blooming cereus, the petals of this king of night-blooming cereus have a hint of light blue, as if the color of the sky is reflected on the petals, making it indescribably beautiful.

Zhao Qian, who was standing to the side, first exclaimed in surprise, and then couldn't help but pick up her camera and start snapping pictures.

Just then, a piercing alarm suddenly sounded, making Zhao Qian shudder and nearly drop the camera in her hand.

"Um, is it that we can't take pictures?"

“You can take pictures.” Wei Shasha’s expression darkened again. “This is an alarm for the entire Lanjinyuan area.”

"Didn't we say a new employee accidentally triggered the alarm?" Cao Dongdong joked. "Could it be him again?"

"Stop fooling around, how could someone make the same mistake twice in a row?" Qin Lang patted Cao Dongdong's shoulder, both amused and exasperated, then looked at Wei Shasha, "Is something wrong?"

"Let me ask." Wei Shasha picked up the phone, but before she could dial, the phone rang.

"Hey, it's me... What did you say?!"

Wei Shasha's expression instantly turned panicked. After hanging up the phone, she looked around at the other tourists and spoke in a low voice.

"I need to leave for a while."

"The little flower fairy has gone missing."

The Flower Fairy has gone missing?!

Everyone was suddenly startled.

As Wei Shasha mentioned before, the Little Flower Fairy is the precious spirit that lives alongside the Night Orchid King in Lan Jin Garden.

"Isn't it said that there's some kind of special connection between rare ingredients and their associated rare spirits?" Cao Dongdong pointed to the Night Orchid King not far away. "Could we try to summon the Little Flower Fairy back here?"

“No, that won’t work.” Fatima pushed up her glasses and quickly said, “The kind of ability you’re talking about is only applicable to rare animal spirits.”

She glanced at Wei Shasha.

"Do you have any leads regarding the disappearance of the Flower Fairy?"

“I…” Wei Shasha’s face was a little pale, and she pursed her lips tightly. “I think the little fairy may have been kidnapped.”

Kidnapped?
Qin Lang and the others exchanged glances.

In that instant, they both thought of a notorious criminal organization that specifically targeted Zhenling, and at the same time, two familiar figures appeared in their minds.

Could it have been those two guys who did it?
Thinking of this, Qin Lang spoke without hesitation.

"Let's go help search together!"

"The more people there are, the more strength there is."

(End of this chapter)