The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 391 It was actually him?

"Phew! That performance was really interesting."

As he walked out of the theater, Zuo Ge, who was watching the performance for the first time, couldn't help but exclaim, "This is the first time I've ever seen a legend interpreted in this way."

"I feel a strong poetic urge, and I wish I could go back to the hotel immediately and write a poem about the hero of light after watching the performance today."

“Then it may not be possible to grant your wish,” Di You said with a smile. “There are two other equally wonderful performances today.”

"If you go back now, you'll miss it."

"Then forget it." Zuo Ge hurriedly shook his head.

"Unfortunately, Wei Ran, who defeated the evil nightingale, was also seriously injured and soon passed away." Zhao Qian sighed with some regret. "Good people don't get good rewards. This is not the perfect ending I wanted."

"Legends are based on the truth of what happened in the past, after all, they are not fictional stories." Qin Lang chuckled. "If the Evil Nightingale is really as powerful as a legendary creature, then it is already incredible that Wei Ran was able to defeat it."

He couldn't help but think of Zhong Lingyun's battle against the raging leaping fish.

The regional champion is already considered a very powerful being, but even with all their skills, they couldn't defeat the legendary creature.

Thinking about it this way, Wei Ran's ability to achieve this level is already quite astonishing.

Qin Lang couldn't help but look at Xiao Cai in the fish tank.

Even now, he still harbors some suspicion that there is some connection between the Evil Nightingale and the Silver Nightingale.

Xiao Cai wasn't present when I first learned about the story of the Hero of Light at Di You's house last time, but she was here this time.

As a legendary creature familiar with the Silver Oriole, after watching such a performance, does Xiao Cai really not remember anything about this?
However, when faced with Qin Lang's probing gaze, Xiao Cai remained as if she knew nothing, which made him sigh inwardly.

Although Xiao Cai is now traveling with them, its true form is, after all, a legendary creature, and Qin Lang has no way to force it to do anything.

On the other side, Wei Shasha gently took Zhao Qian's arm and smiled, "The Evil Nightingale is so powerful, my ancestors must have made the worst-case scenario plan when facing it."

"My father often tells me that the real brave person is the one who knows the danger but still dares to face it."

"We, the entire Wei family, are deeply proud of our ancestors!"

"If I face a similar situation in the future, I believe I will make the same choice as my ancestors."

Hearing this, everyone was slightly moved.

The Wei family truly lives up to their reputation as descendants of the Hero of Light; their bloodline clearly inherits that unique courage.

"So..." Cao Dongdong suddenly spoke up, "when is the next performance?"

“Three hours later, in another theater in the venue.” Di You smiled. “In these three hours, we can continue to enjoy the food and also browse the exhibition area of ​​the event.”

"Some local handicrafts are also quite nice."

"I like this!" Zhao Qian's eyes lit up, and she took Fatima's arm. "Fatima, shall we go take a look together?"

“Yes.” Fatima pushed up her glasses. “Many handicrafts with a long history also have the shadow of legends.”

“Then I want to go too.” Zuo Ge became interested upon hearing this.

“Three hours is a long time,” Qin Lang smiled. “Perhaps we could bring some food and browse the crafts while we eat?”

Unsurprisingly, this suggestion was accepted by everyone.

The group headed straight for the nearest food reception area.

According to Di You, each food stall here offers local specialties from Lanqiu City, and none of them are exactly the same. Many tourists aim to sample the food at each stall during the three-day Magnolia Food Festival!
Soon, the aroma of delicious food wafted over from the food reception area not far away. As soon as he entered the reception area, Cao Dongdong couldn't wait to start eating.

"Let's split up this time!"

Just as Qin Lang was about to nod, a familiar voice suddenly rang out.

"So that's it!"

"I never imagined that there would be something to learn from such a simple dish. This opportunity was truly perfect!"

Upon hearing this voice, Qin Lang, Zhao Qian, and Cao Dongdong's expressions immediately turned strange. They couldn't help but look in the direction of the sound, but before they could see the person clearly, a shiny bald head almost blinded them.

Meanwhile, another person recognized the other's identity.

"Du Ziyan!" Di You's expression changed, and he strode towards the other person. "I didn't expect you to come to Lanqiu City as well!"

"Perfect! I lost to you last time, but I'm going to win this time!"

"Excuse me..." Du Ziyan scratched his head, "Who are you?"

“You…” Di You’s face darkened, and he pointed angrily at the other party.

"Du Ziyan, this is where you're wrong." Qin Lang stepped forward, both amused and exasperated. "You just met Di You at the cooking competition not long ago, and you've already forgotten about him?"

"Qin Lang?" Du Ziyan's eyes lit up, a fierce fighting spirit surging within them. "I didn't expect you to be here too!"

Immediately after Qin Lang's prompting, he remembered Di You's identity, "I remember now, I beat you in the quarterfinals."

“If you want to win back, I’m ready anytime.” Du Ziyan casually patted Di You’s shoulder as he spoke, then looked at Qin Lang again. “Qin Lang, I said this when we parted last time.”

"Next time we meet, I'll have to compete with you again."

"Now that we've met, let's have another match!"

"I said last time that I'm always ready to accompany you," Qin Lang said with a smile.

It's been over a month since the cooking competition, and I wonder what progress Du Ziyan has made in that time.

“However, I’m currently traveling with my friends, so it might not be convenient.” Qin Lang paused, “But luckily, there’s a chance to compete the day after tomorrow.”

"You mean, that culinary competition?" Du Ziyan looked enlightened, then nodded after thinking for a moment. "That works too."

"Then, we'll have another showdown!"

At this point, Du Ziyan's face showed a hint of confidence, "In the past month or so, I have reflected on my past mistakes and absorbed more of the essence of cooking techniques, so my skills have improved quite a bit."

"I wonder if you're still standing still."

"Of course not." Qin Lang smiled and shook his head.

"That's good." Du Ziyan laughed heartily, a hint of anticipation in his eyes, and with a wave of his hand, he turned and left decisively.

"Damn it, he actually ignored me!"

Di You stamped his foot as he watched Du Ziyan's retreating figure, "I will definitely challenge him again in the culinary competition the day after tomorrow!"

"Let's go," Qin Lang smiled. "Let's go and enjoy some delicious food first."

(End of this chapter)