Storm of Gods

Chapter 164 The Gourmet's Keeper of Good Fortune (Good luck on the college entrance exam!)

Sitting in the convertible, basking in the sun and feeling the breeze, watching the lazy old horse slacking off, Li Xin actually found the feeling of retirement. It was quite comfortable. He squinted his eyes and soon arrived at the gate of the Holy Ze Church.

After paying the fare, Li Xin sighed that spending money like water was really too enjoyable. It's true that it's easy to go from frugality to extravagance and difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. He had gotten used to riding in a carriage and didn't like walking anymore. The cost of eating, drinking and transportation seemed small every day, but after a while, the total bill would be shocking. The main problem was the source of income.

He had considered open source; he had thought about it back in Tianjing, but only after putting it into practice did he realize how hard it was to make money. Now he still had some expectations for Duke of Utopia. He didn't expect it to be a huge hit, as long as the serialization could continue. With his sister protecting him, he could at least get some living expenses. If it were Christie trying to seduce him, he might struggle a bit and then give in... but not Daenerys Targaryen!
After much deliberation, Li Xin arrived at the dining hall. The Holy Zeal Academy was free, and Li Xin always gave a thumbs up to anything that dared to offer free meals. Heldan was generous, and His Majesty the King was majestic and powerful. Moreover, the food here was quite good. He ordered four dishes and a soup, and also a steamed bun. It was really delicious. The outside was crispy and fragrant, and the inside was soft and sweet. It was really satisfying. With such a wise king, it would be difficult for this country to collapse. As for the protection of the Earth Mother Goddess, Li Xin was half-believing and half-doubting. However, since arriving in Heldan, what he had seen and heard had made him quite fond of King Aura, who was known for his fairness and strictness. Even in the history of his previous life, he would definitely be a remarkable figure.

Of course, Simmons was also very considerate, handling his identity and enrollment quickly and efficiently without any trouble. I like this kind of straightforward and efficient approach.

Suddenly a plate appeared in front of her, emitting a faint fragrance, and with that spirited short hair that made her feel friendly, Celia sat down. "Do you usually eat like this?"

"What's wrong?" Li Xin asked, puzzled. "Doesn't everyone eat with their mouth?"

Celia chuckled. "You look like you're starving."

Li Xin chuckled and licked his lips. "Being extremely hungry is truly awful."

He had experienced that inhuman suffering in the dungeon, so it's no wonder that humanity would become twisted.

Celia had no idea. Recently, Heldan had even popularized a fasting therapy, where people fasted for one day a week to clear their bodies of worldly impurities and purify both body and soul, thus achieving a better appearance and overall condition.

"What have you been busy with lately? I haven't seen you anywhere. Simmons doesn't even ask. You're living too comfortably." Celia was full of curiosity but had nowhere to ask. This guy was strange; he pretended to eat and then disappeared.

"I'm busy, I have to go to work."

"work?"

“Yes, I’m a reporter for Bird News, a full-fledged reporter. What would I eat if I didn’t go to work?” Li Xin said.

Celia was speechless. Well, this was something she couldn't understand, but Simmons said that Li Xin was free in Saint Ze and could do whatever he wanted, and no one was allowed to talk nonsense. It was rare for Simmons to be so serious, and coupled with his situation at the Blue Agate Ivory Restaurant, everyone tacitly accepted Li Xin's special status.

"Are you free this afternoon? Since you're here, why don't you train with everyone? This battle for glory is extremely important for our Holy Ze. I'm not as optimistic as Simmons. Let alone the eight great knight academies, we might not even be able to hold onto first place in the Order Academy," Celia said. "You are our trump card, but that alone is not enough. We need to improve our overall strength."

Li Xin listened as he ate, sensing that Celia needed someone to listen, and nodded, "You've really put a lot of effort into this family. When you see Simmons, you'll have to give him a good talking-to."

Celia couldn't help but smile. How could these two, who hadn't known each other much, have such a good relationship? "I really have to thank you for this. Since you came, Simmons has become much more motivated and energetic."

"That's great! Are you still going to eat this steak? It'll get cold if you don't," Li Xin asked.

"Here you go, I'm not very hungry either." Celia placed the steak on her plate for Li Xin. "The food at Saint Ze is very good. In addition to the King's subsidies, our George family has also donated a lot. But even so, our appeal is far from comparable to that of the Knight Academy."

“It takes more than one cold day for the ice to freeze three feet deep. The Knight Academy has always been the mainstream in Montecristo, and it’s not easy to change that overnight,” Li Xin said with a smile. Once the Knight Academy extends an olive branch, even though people know that their status is low if they go to the Knight Academy, while the Order Academy is free and democratic, the vast majority of people will still choose the Knight Academy.

“You’re so good at talking. By the way, Li Xin, there’s something I’d like to ask you for a favor,” Celia said after a moment’s thought.

"Oh, what is it? I'll definitely help if I can," Li Xin said. The George siblings were really nice people.

“I want to invite a very, very good friend to dinner, but I can’t make a reservation at Blue Agate. I think the chef there is very special to you. Is there any way to do that?” Celia revealed her true purpose.

“I don’t know either. The chef gave me a spoon. It might work, but if it doesn’t, there’s nothing we can do. You can try it.” Li Xin opened his bag and took out a wooden spoon, handing it to Celia.

Celia was so shocked she couldn't speak. "How do you have this?"

"That old man who runs that shady inn gave it to me." Li Xin finished the soup in his bowl, wiped his mouth, and thought, "What's the difference between eating and eating? I'll eat my fill and feel satisfied." Celia took a moment to react. Li Xin smiled, "You recognize this spoon?"

"A gourmet's spoon. With this spoon, you can enjoy the highest level of VIP treatment in the gourmet association."

"Oh, I'm glad I can help you." Li Xin didn't try to persuade him, after all, the other person was well-off and could afford it.

After finishing their meal, the two headed to the Saint Ze team's base. Along the way, Celia was a little confused. What was wrong with this guy? Sometimes he seemed stingy and lived a hard life, but when he was generous, it was beyond imagination. Such things would be treasures in George's family, and he just lent them to her like that?

People who come out of the secret fortress are indeed very strange.

The person she's inviting this time is very special; she wouldn't have chosen Lannao unless absolutely necessary.

Inside the base, everyone was training intensely, using wooden swords and shields. The fighting was real, otherwise it wouldn't be effective. Simmons was leading the charge, being besieged by Lancer and Locke. Locke was attacking head-on, while Lancer was harassing from the side. Celia condensed a rune in both hands, and a beam of red light shot out. The sudden attack disrupted Simmons' rhythm, but he still reacted, dodging the spell's attack. Locke seized the opportunity to unleash a barrage of fire attacks, hammering Simmons mercilessly. Lancer, who had been charging up, also roared and attacked, his longsword aimed directly at Simmons's target. Simmons could no longer retreat. His large shield precisely blocked Simmons's attack, even sending Lancer flying with a muffled thud, before slashing Locke away.

clap clap clap...

"Simmons, your parrying technique is getting better and better, not bad, not bad." Celia clapped her hands in praise. Her cousin was really good in every way. His basic skills and knowledge were quite comprehensive, and he was also experienced. He was practically perfect. But he just stumbled badly when it came to the growth potential of divine relics.

He is indeed well-rounded, but his future opponents are the same, only with different styles. In the battles of tackling tough challenges, the type of ability one possesses will provide more possibilities. The more solid but lacking in offensive capabilities one has, the more one will become someone else's experience point or a supplement for cultivating divine relics.

The Battle of Glory in Montaletta is a renowned training ground, an absolutely unique opportunity for warriors who possess divine relics and choose the path of knights. It ranks first in Dao Yuan, and anyone who takes a big bite here will find it difficult not to leave others in the dust.

Of course, the sole champion will definitely get the lion's share, but there are also examples where others get a share depending on the situation. For the Holy Ze Academy, as long as they can enter the top eight and get a spot, they have broken through the blockade of the Knight Academy. Both Holy Ze and Simmons themselves will receive "glory," which is a recognized power and a kind of "momentum." They will definitely be able to obtain the divine relic. Of course, if they fail to enter, it will be a complete failure. Simmons and the others will become providers, but Simmons will be the one who loses the most.

The path of chivalry is itself a path of leadership and honor, and in a sense, a kind of chivalric faith. Warriors who walk this path may have many desires and ideas, but in this respect, they are absolutely pure, especially in Montaletta, which possesses the most flourishing chivalric spirit in the Daoyuan.

“Brother Li, I’ve just warmed up. Let’s spar a bit and broaden the brothers’ horizons,” Simmons said. Sparring with Li Xin meant losing face, and in the past, Simmons wouldn’t have been able to bring himself to do it. But after his long talk with his grandfather, Simmons had let go of his pride and realized that to become stronger, he had to overcome his vanity.

Li Xin put the bag aside. "Perfect for digesting my food. How should we fight?"

"Brother Li, don't hold back. I haven't been beaten up in a long time, and I'm itching for a beating." Simmons knew that if he didn't speak frankly, Li Xin might not really fight back, so a perfunctory response wouldn't help.

"Oh, it's been a long time since I've heard such a request. Let's bring it on!" Li Xin saw the fighting spirit in Simmons' eyes and couldn't help but laugh.

After leaving the Secret Castle, he basically adhered to the principle of being cautious and not being reckless, and rarely made a fuss.

Once both sides were in position, the others immediately surrounded them. No one really knew Simmons's skill level, but this Li Xin had everyone hanging on. A man who could get Prince Akris to offer him a toast was already a legend, but it also made people even more curious about just how strong he was and whether he truly lived up to his reputation.

Simmons picked up a greatsword and shield from the weapon rack. They weren't wooden; they were actual combat weapons. He also stuffed a Hextech Demonbane Gun into the bag. This was for real. Everyone got excited and looked at Li Xin, wondering what weapons he would use.

Everyone knows that Li Xin carries a long knife in his bag, which is probably his usual weapon. However, Li Xin did not intend to use the knife, but instead picked up a wooden greatsword.

"Damn it, Brother Li, you're really disrespecting the captain! Captain, if it were me, I wouldn't stand for it!" Locke, who had just been beaten up, started to stir up trouble.

"Yeah, Li, are you even capable? You use a knife, right? Greatswords are a completely different style. Are you going easy on us because you look down on our captain?"

The brothers of the Saint Ze team have always been eager to watch the excitement and stir up trouble. Regardless of whether they can actually fight, they are always eager to start trouble.

"Get back where you left off, or you'll get splattered with blood!" Simmons bared his teeth and roared. A bunch of idiots were just looking for him to make a fool of himself.

(End of this chapter)