The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 401 Xiao Cai's Hint

"I understand your idea."

Qin Lang patted Di You on the shoulder and said softly, "But you have to understand that the Wei family has benefited from this legend to this day, and has such a high reputation in Lanqiu City."

"Even if they were unaware, this is still wrong."

Di You was silent for a moment after hearing this, then sighed, "You're right. Even if they didn't know, they're not innocent."

"But don't worry, I will not reveal a single word to the Wei family before the truth is uncovered."

At this point, Di You's tone became a little lighter, "It just so happens that starting tomorrow, Sasha won't be able to play with us anymore because of Zhenling's abduction. Lan Jin Garden needs new planning and adjustments."

"So please let me also participate in the search for the truth."

"Okay." Qin Lang nodded. "The culinary competition is the day after tomorrow, so we can only act tomorrow."

"I have an idea to find clues faster."

As he spoke, he looked at Zuo Ge beside him and asked, "Do you remember the Hero Museum that Xu Guang mentioned today?"

"Where are we going?" Zoge's eyes lit up.

Qin Lang shook his head. "No, it was you and Di You who went there."

"The rest of us continued to tour the Magnolia Food Festival, hoping to find some clues from the new performances or special displays."

"Let's split up and act separately."

“That works.” Di You immediately nodded in agreement. “Since you’ve already gotten a general feel for the Food Festival today, I’ll be your guide tomorrow and take Zuo Ge to the Museum of Heroes.”

“That place is also very familiar to me.”

“If possible, please take me with you,” Fatima suddenly said. “I’m also very interested in museums.”

"I can't be of much help at a museum, so I'll just go with Qin Lang to look around at the food festival," Cao Dongdong said, shrugging.

“Me too,” Zhao Qian chimed in. “That way, both sides will be operating in groups of three.”

After quickly finalizing the arrangements for tomorrow, the group then discussed their guesses and opinions on the truth behind the legend.

But until new clues emerge, everyone's guesses remain just that—guesses. In the end, everyone said their goodbyes and left.

Once Qin Lang was alone in the room, he looked around and then quietly approached the fish tank where Xiao Cai was.

"Xiao Cai, don't you get a little bored being a fish all by yourself?"

"How about I call the little goldfish over to keep you company?"

After saying that, without waiting for Xiao Cai's response, Qin Lang summoned the bewildered goldfish from the Traveler's Book and threw it into the fish tank.

Little goldfish: "???"

It's been having such a good time in the Traveler's Book lately that it's completely absorbed in its life. When it gets hungry, it hops into the henhouse by the lake to steal chicken breast from the chubby little chickens. It also spends its days swimming in the fishpond filled with star power. It's living the pinnacle of fish life.

In just a few days, it has produced two more rare fish. These rare fish live with it in the fishpond, just waiting for Qin Lang to take them when he needs ingredients.

Just moments ago, it was enjoying the flattery and pampering from all the rare fish underlings, but the next second it was caught by Qin Lang.

However, upon seeing a familiar figure in the fish tank, the little goldfish immediately became obedient and eagerly approached it.

With a hint of disdain in her eyes, Xiao Cai swept it to the corner of the fish tank with her tail, and then closed her eyes.

"Xiao Cai, I think we need to have a talk."

Qin Lang's words made it open its eyes again, giving Qin Lang a look as if asking him what he wanted to talk about.

Qin Lang took a deep breath.

He had mentally prepared himself to talk to Xiao Cai. Having a living fossil by his side, someone who had survived from the legendary era, meant that any hints from her would make their search for the truth much easier. So, he wanted to try. "Judging by the time, you've been with us for almost half a month now," Qin Lang coughed lightly. "If I'm not mistaken, your following us is probably related to the Azure Silver Nightingale, right?"

“You and it share ancient ruins that preserve the power belonging to both of you, and now the power belonging to the Azure Silver Nightingale is in my hands.”

As he spoke, Qin Lang carefully took out the Azure Silver Pearl that he had stored in the safe.

"You are also looking for it, and you think that following me, who possesses the Azure Silver Pearl, is the quickest way."

“Besides…” Qin Lang looked at Xiao Cai, “I think you should already know the truth about the legend of the Warrior of Light.”

"You even want to use our power to help the Silver Oriole clear up past misunderstandings and smears."

"That's why you made me agree to Xu Guang's request at that time."

"Isn't what I said correct?"

Xiao Cai gently wagged its tail, glanced at Qin Lang, and then gently blew a bubble to express its affirmation.

Qin Lang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Now that Xiao Cai has admitted this, things will be easier to discuss.

“I admit that you secretly helped us along the way, for example, during the Fish Boat Festival.”

"But if we really think about it, it was us who found the Leap Orb and brought you back to normal when you were in a berserk state."

"Moreover, what we are about to do is also a way of helping you."

"So..." Qin Lang coughed lightly, "shouldn't you help us find the truth behind the legend?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell silent.

Xiao Cai rolled her eyes, and then a scene appeared in Qin Lang's mind.

That was the scene of Qin Lang catching the two-meter-long Chinese sturgeon in the water. Behind him, Xiao Cai smashed a submersible with its tail, and two figures flew out in the explosion. They were the two members of the treasure hunting team.

"So it was the two of them back then?" Qin Lang looked surprised and enlightened.

He was so caught up in the joy of catching the big fish that he didn't notice that he might have been in danger if it weren't for Xiao Cai.

However, Qin Lang hadn't forgotten the purpose of his conversation with Xiao Cai. He shamelessly asked, "I feel this is still not enough. How about you give me some more hints about the truth behind the legend?"

"For example, where is the place where the Evil Nightingale is sealed?"

"puff!"

A jet of icy water hit Qin Lang's face, drenching him from head to toe.

Qin Lang wiped his face, and then saw Xiao Cai wagging its tail and turning away, ignoring him.

It still doesn't work...

Qin Lang sighed inwardly.

At that moment, a voice quietly appeared in Qin Lang's mind.

He always carried the Azure Silver Pearl with him.

Qin Lang's eyes lit up, and he stared at Xiao Cai with amusement.

Right, he almost forgot. If all of this is related to the Azure Silver Oriole, then the Azure Silver Pearl might undergo some kind of change when it gets close to certain things.

After all, that was a part of the power of the Silver Nightingale.

(End of this chapter)