The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 456 Battle, Four-Star Food Spirit!
"Tuk-tuk-tuk-"

A knock sounded on the door, and Qin Lang responded before quickly getting up to open it.

He then saw Tang Yu outside the door, who had changed into sportswear and looked incredibly dashing.

Behind Tang Yu were Zhao Qian, who was eager to try, and Cao Dongdong, who looked distressed.

"Sister Tang Yu, have you finished shopping with Sister Yifei?"

“That’s right.” Tang Yu nodded and handed a tote bag to Qin Lang. “These are gifts that Yifei picked out for you. They are some local specialties. I’ve already given them to the two of them.”

"Please thank Sister Yifei for me." Qin Lang accepted the gift with delight and was about to open it to see what was inside when Tang Yu raised her hand to interrupt her.

"Let's go to the battlefield first."

"We can think about gifts later."

Seeing the intense fighting spirit on Tang Yu's face, Qin Lang, with a wry smile, casually put the handbag aside and called out into the house.

"Egg Baby, Spicy Spicy, get ready for battle!"

The two food spirits had been looking forward to this battle ever since they brought their items. Upon hearing Qin Lang's call, they immediately responded and flew out.

"Huh?" Tang Yu noticed the change in Danbao's power at first glance, and after scanning it, he showed a surprised expression. "Three stars?"

"Yes." Qin Lang nodded with a smile, "Egg Treasure just happened to be at the time to absorb the Clear Star Stone, and after absorbing it, it was fortunate enough to advance in rank."

"There's no room for luck here." Tang Yu shook his head slightly, then a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.

"I originally thought that having Tornado spar with you would be too much of a difference in strength. But since one of your Food Spirits has broken through to three stars, then you can spar with Tornado later."

"...Huh?" Qin Lang gasped.

He's facing off against Tornado?

Tornado was already a four-star Food Spirit more than two months ago!

"Um... Sister Tang Yu..." Qin Lang couldn't help but ask, "Could you tell me what Tornado's current strength is?"

Tang Yu smiled slightly and summoned the tornado from the star vein.

"drop--"

[Type: Spirit Eater]

[Level: Lv48]

【Taste attribute: fresh】

[Elemental Attribute: Wind]

【Food Skills: Accurate Taste Detection】

[Combat Skills (excluding self-taught skills): (Wind) Green Feather Blade Slash, (Water) Wave Motion Water Cannon, (Wind) Breeze Stop, (Spirit) Spiritual Power, (Earth) Scaled Stone Armor]

[Experience Value: 95/100]

The newly summoned tornado yawned, looking curiously at Qin Lang and the others. Then, seemingly recognizing them, it waved at them in a friendly manner, "Swoosh swoosh~"

After eagerly scanning the tornado, Qin Lang couldn't help but gasp in shock.

Lv48!

This is no ordinary four-star food spirit; it's not far from being a five-star food spirit!

In terms of attributes, Egg Baby and Spicy are also at a disadvantage.

The Fresh and Wind attributes completely countered Egg Baby's Salty and Fire attributes, but the Spicy Fresh and Spirit attributes were able to turn the tide in the elemental realm.

However, Lala is not the main attacker in the battle.

Thinking about this, Qin Lang felt increasingly helpless. Sister Tang Yu really thought highly of him…

but…

Looking at Danbao and Lala, who were eager to try, Qin Lang couldn't help but feel a strong fighting spirit in his eyes.

The opponent is strong? We'll only know after we fight them!
"Sister Tang Yu, does that mean I'm facing off against Lie Lie?" Zhao Qian couldn't help but ask curiously. "I remember Lie Lie was almost three stars before, right? What's its strength now?"

Tang Yu casually summoned Lie Lie.

Compared to two months ago, Hunter's strength has improved significantly, and it has now reached Lv39, almost breaking through to four stars.

"This is quite difficult," Qin Lang couldn't help but sigh. "Lie Lie is a Fighting-type, which can counter Ice and Wood types."

“It’s okay, Lie Lie’s flavor attribute is spicy, which is countered by Bu Bu’s savory flavor.” Zhao Qian waved her hand. “Besides, Sister Tang Yu’s fighting style doesn’t rely purely on the same attribute.”

"There are quite a few combat skills with other attributes."

"Therefore, the effect of attribute restraint may not be that significant."

“Optimism is a good thing.” Tang Yu nodded. “Don’t be intimidated by the opponent’s apparent strength before the battle even begins.”

As they talked, they arrived at the Food Spirit Battle Arena provided by the hotel. Tang Yu stepped onto one side of the arena and then turned to Qin Lang and the other two, asking, "Which of you three wants to go first?"

"I'll definitely be last." Cao Dongdong suddenly took a step back.

Seeing Tang Yu's two food spirits, he didn't dare to say a word, for fear that Tang Yu would notice him.

After Qin Lang and Zhao Qian each fought one of the two Food Spirits, Tuan Tuan can then go on stage to fight them. There might still be a chance to pick up some leftovers.

"I'll go first." Qin Lang glanced at Zhao Qian and said with a smile, "Danbao just broke through to three stars and now wants to show off."

"Alright then." Zhao Qian nodded and stepped aside with Bubu and Agate. "I also want to see how powerful the two props are."

She had already noticed the marks on Danbao and Lala's foreheads; Tang Yu was unaware of these two props.

Who knows, it might be a pleasant surprise for them?
After reaching an agreement with Zhao Qian, Qin Lang no longer hesitated. He stepped to the other side of the battlefield, looked at Tang Yu and Long Juan in the distance, took a deep breath, and his expression gradually became serious.

After he raised his hand to make a "ready" gesture, the referees on the field began to count down.

After three whistles, accompanied by a loud whistle, Lala rushed out of the preparation area with an excited look on her face.

Qin Lang immediately activated Star Spirit Protection, while his mind raced.

As the only one of the two Food Spirits capable of countering Tornado, Lala's role is crucial. With the help of the Azure Silver Feather, it has an absolute advantage in speed. If this advantage is used to inflict negative status effects in advance, this battle is not entirely hopeless.

"LaLa, use your full energy!"

"Chapter!" Lala responded quickly, her silver-gray fighting-type energy surging, almost instantly enveloping her in a thick shield.

"A fearful gaze, a fragrant slumber!"

As Qin Lang continued to give commands, Lala glared fiercely at its opponent in the distance. While inflicting the [Fear] status, a faint fragrance emanated from its body and quickly spread in all directions.

Three combat techniques were executed in one smooth motion!
Before the two Food Spirits had even officially clashed, Lala had already unleashed three combat skills and rushed towards Tornado at lightning speed.

A speed of 110 points, that's terrifying!
Tang Yu, who hadn't paid much attention to the spicy food before, suddenly changed her expression.

Judging from Lala's movement speed and skill release speed, Lala's speed value is likely to have exceeded 100 points.

But how could a food spirit that hasn't been regenerated yet have such an amazing speed?

No, now is not the time to think!
Without the slightest hesitation, Tang Yu gave a low shout.

"Tornado, use Eye of the Storm!"

(End of this chapter)