The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 395 Keeping an Appointment
"Is this reasonable?!"

Liu Chuang held his head and thought for a long time but still couldn't figure it out, so he looked at Luo Mi with a look of existential doubt.

"Did the organization not read our report carefully?"

"Such a high level of analysis could very well involve the discovery of legendary beings!"

"What strength do the two of us possess? Do we even deserve to investigate something like this?"

"Also, wasn't there a reward for reporting discoveries in the past?" Liu Chuang's expression became more resentful. "Why did the organization reply that if we find the source of the energy fluctuations, we'll receive the reward along with the report?"

"Does that mean if we can't find the source, we'll lose the reward if we report it?"

“That’s exactly what you mean.” Lomi sighed. “Foolish junior, think about how well we’ve accomplished our past missions.”

“Uh…” Liu Chuang recalled for a moment, then his expression turned strange.

Before he met Luo Mi, he was assisting Cao Yu, an organization cadre, in capturing wild rare spirits in Dongxia City. As a result, Cao Yu was captured, and the mission failed.

The two then teamed up and discovered an underground spring with special energy in Bailushan City. They entered the underground palace with the help of elite cadre Leido. However, in order to prevent a disaster in Bailushan City, Leido was captured, and the mission failed again.

Then, in Danju City, they encountered another rare spirit hunting team, Qiao Na and Hu Chong. During the mission, they got into a fight with them, and in a fit of rage, the opposing team caused the food spirit to self-destruct, resulting in the failure of the mission to capture the rare spirit.

Afterwards, they stole the Leaping Fish, disguised as an ordinary ornamental fish, from Qin Lang on the "Leaping Fish" cruise ship, leading to the complete destruction of the organization's important secret base, the arrest of elite cadre Luo Pei, and the imposition of martial law in Mingjing Prefecture.

Then, in Yuehu City, they were on a mission to steal Qin Lang's precious spirit, but were swatted away by the tail of the Leaping Fish.

Now, in Lanqiu City, Zhenling hasn't been caught but has been unfairly blamed, leading to a city-wide lockdown and manhunt...

"Waaah~" Thinking about it, Liu Chuang burst into tears, feeling wronged. "We're really doing so badly! When I came out of the organization's new recruit training camp, I was the number one in the entire camp!"

"Alright, alright." Lomi waved her hand dismissively.

"Who isn't number one in the training camp?"

"Let's get back to the point."

Lomi paused, "In short, because of our repeated mission failures in the past, and the huge losses we have caused to the organization for various reasons, we are regarded as a jinx by many senior members of the organization."

“If it weren’t for…” Lomi paused, “in short, our situation in the organization would be terrible right now.”

"The organization's response this time is proof of this."

"They are afraid we will fail again, so they won't give us anything until we actually make a discovery."

“So…” Lomi looked at Liu Chuang, who was gritting his teeth, his eyes seemingly burning with anger, which made her shut her mouth.

"It's just an investigation!" Liu Chuang said fiercely. "I'm going to find a big treasure so that the people in the organization will look at me differently."

"Lomi, what should we do?"

“Based on the distribution pattern of this energy fluctuation, the thing is most likely underground.” Lomi stamped her foot. “But we can’t dig from here.”

"Because that guy named Zhong Tu will definitely come back."

"We're still counting on him to clear his name."

"So, we'll start digging a tunnel from somewhere far away, make a detour underground, and then head straight down here," Lomi said, gesturing simply with her hands. "Got it?"

"Understood!" Liu Chuang nodded earnestly. "I'll listen to you!" "Kukuku, junior, your awareness is good." Lomi patted Liu Chuang's shoulder with satisfaction, standing on tiptoe. "You'll have your chance to shine later!"

With that, she turned and walked away, stopping only after walking several kilometers.

"This is it."

Lomi took out a fist-sized cube and casually tossed it. The cube rapidly reassembled in mid-air, transforming into a cool and technologically advanced drilling machine in Liu Chuang's dumbfounded gaze.

"This design...this material..." Liu Chuang excitedly rushed over, stroking the drilling machine with fervor, finally pressing his face against it, "So cool~"

Lomi shrugged. "Fortunately, we made a lot of money by betting on Qin Lang and his team to win the Fish Boat Tournament. After that, I upgraded all the equipment that might be needed."

As she spoke, she patted the drilling machine, "Youngster, let's get to work!"

"Okay, take action!"

Liu Chuang nodded excitedly and plopped down inside the drilling machine.

A moment later, a strange cry came from inside the drilling machine.

"They've upgraded it, so why is it still pedal-operated?!"

"Stop talking nonsense and pedal!"

"…oh."
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"What a wonderful performance!"

As Zuo Ge walked out of the theater, he sighed, "The story of Xu Baichen and Song Qianqian staying together through nightmares and desperate situations is truly touching."

"This is the first time I've ever seen such a legendary story. There are no heroes who save the world, only two ordinary people who stay together for life."

"Waaah~" Zhao Qian couldn't help but wipe away her tears. "I really hope that I can meet someone like Xu Baichen in the future."

"Sasha, this story must be true, right?"

“Of course.” Wei Shasha’s eyes also reddened, and she nodded upon hearing this. “The era in which our ancestors lived is very far from now, but there are still some stories and records that have been passed down to this day.”

"The name Xu Baichen has even been mentioned in letters left by our ancestors, so this story must have actually happened in the past."

"Although there are no heroes who save the world, ordinary yet sincere love stories are still worthy of being told and celebrated," Qin Lang said with a smile.

"Of the three performances I saw today, this one touched me the most."

“Same.” Cao Dongdong nodded in deep agreement. Although he looked normal at the moment, he had cried loudly for a long time during the performance, and had used up half a pack of tissues.

"Today's event has come to a successful conclusion." Di You smiled and looked towards the handicrafts exhibition area. "We should go keep our appointment."

After saying this, Di You looked a little embarrassed. "Qin Lang, could I also hear about the Silver Oriole's story later?"

"To be honest, after hearing what you said, I'm also quite interested."

“Me too.” Wei Shasha chimed in, “The legendary creature that once visited Lanqiu City but remained unknown is truly intriguing.”

“Of course, no problem.” Qin Lang nodded with a smile. “You are much more familiar with Lanqiu City. If the Silver Oriole is really in Lanqiu City, we may need to ask for your help to find it!”

(End of this chapter)