The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 379 Fragrant Orchid
【Warm-up Exercise】As a buffing skill that can simultaneously enhance both the attack and defense of the Food Spirit, its effectiveness is beyond doubt.

However, there are also limitations to using this combat skill, namely, the Food Spirit cannot use attribute combat skills that are effective against fire.

There are four types of attributes that counter fire: water, earth, wind, and spirit. Of all the combat skills Egg Baby currently possesses, only [Forget Magic] conflicts with [Warm-up Exercise].

Fortunately, after Lala was born, Egg Baby rarely used the [Forget Magic] combat skill anymore, as Lala's ability was sufficient.

The spicy [Illusory Form] allows it to ignore all attacks and obstacles for 1 second, while also doubling its speed.

Because its effects are so extraordinary, its negative limitations are also significant.

For 10 seconds after use, Lala will be affected by [Illusory Form], unable to use any combat skills of any attribute other than mental, and also unable to use [Illusory Form] again.

"So, Lala's fighting style needs to be adjusted from now on." Qin Lang patted Lala's head. "From now on, at the start of each battle, you will use [Full of Energy] once to increase your shield."

"This can effectively improve survivability and fault tolerance, and avoid the situation where you can't use [Full of Energy] after using [Illusory Form]."

"As for Egg Baby, it won't have a big impact for now. You can find an opportunity to use [Full of Energy] to restore your stamina during the battle."

The two food spirits nodded as if they understood.

"Alright, you two can take turns learning." Qin Lang lazily lay down on the bed after placing the combat skill learning items aside.

A lot happened today, and he just wants to rest.

I'm about to become Zhao Qian's sparring partner, so I won't have a chance to rest.
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"Egg Baby, use your full energy!"

In the battle training ground specially prepared for guests at Tianzhou Hotel, with Qin Lang's shout, silver-gray fighting-type energy surged around Danbao, and his stamina recovered at a visible speed.

"Don't even think about it!" Zhao Qian shouted, her eyes blazing with fighting spirit. "Bubu, interrupt it!"

"Bu-ee~" As Bu-bu responded, cold air surged from its rapidly opening mouth, and icy blue light gathered before shooting towards Egg Baby.

Ice-based combat technique, [Freezing Beam]!
This combat skill is usually awakened by Ice-type Food Spirits after Lv30, but the wealthy Zhao Qian chose to play it by spending money.

With the use of a combat skill learning item, even the two-star Bubu mastered this powerful weapon that all ice-type food spirits possess.

"LaLa, slash!" Qin Lang shouted without hesitation. LaLa approached BuBu, who was unable to move while casting [Freezing Beam], at an extremely fast speed. A purple blade of light quickly gathered in mid-air.

However, Zhao Qian seemed to have anticipated Qin Lang's actions. Just as the blade was about to fall, Agate rushed forward, unleashing streaks of green light that fiercely struck at [Soul Slash].

Wood-type combat skill: [Willow Leaf Flying Dagger]!
With a series of crisp sounds, the attacks from both sides exploded simultaneously. Bubu's [Freeze Beam] ended prematurely, while Egg Baby on the other side had also recovered a lot of stamina and decided to call it a day before launching a new round of attacks.

After a fierce battle, Qin Lang emerged slightly victorious.

"The 'Full of Energy' skill is way too overpowered," Zhao Qian said with a mournful face. "Although it can only be used once per battle, using it in a battle of equal strength can instantly reverse the tide of the battle."

For the past week, Zhao Qian has been practicing combat with Qin Lang, but due to the combat skill "Full of Energy," she has lost more often than she has won.

"You could also buy a combat skill learning item called 'Full of Energy'," Qin Lang said with a smile as he stroked Danbao and Lala.

"It's not that easy." Zhao Qian couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Although most combat skills can be obtained through combat skill learning items, not all combat skill learning items are available on the market."

"Many combat skill learning items are in short supply, and some good combat skills only have one item available every few months, and when it does, it's snapped up immediately." There are still many things in this world that are hard to buy even if you have money.

"Let's not talk about this anymore." Zhao Qian stretched. "Let's eat something, and once Bubu and Manao have recovered, we'll have another round!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Lang chuckled.

It must be said that Zhao Qian has very high standards for combat training, and she has to participate in three to four battles almost every day before she stops.

This still takes into account the recovery time of the food spirits.

However, under such intense combat, Egg and Spicy's improvement was also clearly visible.

After being promoted to a one-star food spirit, Lala absorbed the second Clear Star Stone, and her level immediately increased from Lv10 to Lv14.

Now, another half month has passed. Just yesterday, Lala absorbed the third Clear Star Stone. With the battles and normal upgrades during this period, her level has now reached Lv18, and she is not far from becoming a two-star Food Spirit.

During this time, Egg Baby also absorbed a Clear Star Stone. When it first arrived in Yuehu City, its Food Spirit level was only Lv21. Now, with the help of the Clear Star Stone and various battles, it has been raised to Lv26.

In another week, it will be able to absorb the last Clear Star Stone in Qin Lang's hand, and its level will be able to advance even further.

We're getting closer and closer to becoming a three-star Food Soul.

"Are you done?" Cao Dongdong walked into the training field carrying a tray and said with a smile, "Perfect timing, come and try my new dessert."

As he spoke, he shouted to the two people in the corner of the training field, "You two stop for a bit! Eat something before you continue your research!"

Upon hearing this, Zog and Fatima, who were sitting in the corner, looked up. Beside them was a thick stack of books.

Those were all sorts of legends and stories they had collected in Lanqiu City during this period.

Upon hearing Cao Dongdong's voice, Zuo Ge and his companion, who had been immersed in researching the new legend for the past week, got up and came over.

Soon, everyone began to taste the new dessert made by Cao Dongdong, named "Sticky Fragrance Orchid".

"Not bad, right?" Cao Dongdong chuckled. "This is a new dessert I came up with by incorporating night-blooming jasmine into it."

"I'm planning to use this dessert for the food recommender assessment."

"It's really good." Qin Lang nodded seriously. "The soft and sticky texture of the glutinous rice blends perfectly with the subtle sweet fragrance of orchids."

"Are you planning to have Ms. Wei Ya, the food recommender, conduct an evaluation?"

“That’s right.” Cao Dongdong nodded. “Ms. Wei Ya’s assessment focuses on orchids, and the assessment is mainly based on desserts, which is perfect for her.”

"I see." Qin Lang nodded in understanding. "In that case, we'll go with you."

"Ms. Wei Ya is also a member of the Wei family, so we can go and find out how Lan Jinyuan is doing now."

After a week of lockdown, I wonder if Zhenling has been found yet.

(End of this chapter)