Gou Zai Gaowu Shijie Cheng Shen

Chapter 187 Obtaining a Divine Weapon Again!

Half a month later.

Everything, including the restaurant, is ready.

Huang Sen led four Western chefs and eight senior kitchen helpers, working tirelessly for five consecutive days.

Finally, all the French dishes were sorted out.

immediately.

Xu Feng then brought all the tableware and equipment, and even bought professional antique-style French clothing, and headed straight for the cave.

Before meeting Senior Yang, Xu Feng changed into a professional waiter's uniform.

"Huh? Why are you dressed so elegantly today?"

When they met, Senior Yin indeed raised a questioning voice.

Xu Feng smiled slightly, one hand behind his back: "Because today, I have specially prepared a brand new experience for you, senior, to let you appreciate the French style."

"French style?" Senior Yin was indeed intrigued.

Xu Feng nodded slightly: "The earth is vast and there are many countries."

Besides the world-renowned Chinese cuisine, there are also many delicious foods in other countries.

The French style is the most prominent among them.

Senior Yin's voice rose slightly, clearly showing his curiosity: "Oh? Then I'll have to take a good look at it."

Hsu Feng clasped his hands in a respectful gesture: "Then, I will guide you through the entire French dining experience using the etiquette of a French meal."

Speaking of which.

With a flick of his wrist, an exquisite marble slab dining table suddenly appeared in his hand.

After placing the dining table in front of his elders, Xu Feng then set out tin candlesticks.

Light the candles.

Once the atmosphere was right, he flipped his hand over again.

The next moment, a huge silver plate appeared in his hand.

The plate is a full meter in diameter, made of alloy and plated with silver.

Xu Feng lifted it with one hand and placed it on the dining table.

Then, the large lid was gently opened, revealing a pale yellow fish cake weighing about fifty pounds on the plate.

Xu Feng took out another metal jug with a capacity of thirty liters and slowly poured the creamy yellow sauce into it.

"This is our first appetizer, Dolly fish cakes."

This dish is made by…

While pouring the sauce, Xu Feng explained the method and ingredients used.

The main selling points are "exquisite", "high-end" and "rare".

Pale yellow fish cakes, vibrant green garnishes, and a creamy, fragrant sauce.

"Oh—that's quite special."

With a hint of excitement, Senior Yin grabbed all the soup and fish cakes from the plate and swallowed them in one gulp.

Just as it swallowed it, Xu Feng brought out the second serving.

I ate ten servings in one go.

Xu Feng then abruptly stopped and presented the second appetizer.

Foie gras lollipop.

As each dish was served in turn.

Pre-meal snack.

前菜。

main course.

After-meal snack.

Dessert after the meal.

There were five steps in total. The seniors who were eating just kept tasting and didn't have a chance to speak.

Only after dessert was finished did Senior Brother Yang ask, still wanting more, "Is that all?"

Xu Feng smiled slightly: "That's all for now."

Senior Yin said with satisfaction, "Phew, that was a great experience. We can incorporate more of these exotic elements in the future."

But I think that in terms of taste, Chinese food is still the best.

Hsu Feng wholeheartedly agreed: "I agree too."

Senior Brother Yin smiled and asked, "You've really put your mind to this. Tell me, what do you want?"

Xu Feng smiled slightly, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "This junior dares not ask for anything, I rely entirely on your generosity, senior."

"Haha, you've got a good tongue, buddy. Take this then."

As he spoke, a gray stone flew towards Xu Feng.

He caught it and was overjoyed.

What the senior gave me was that very stone with the SS-rank broken blade stuck in it!!
Xu Feng, beaming with joy, clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you, senior!"

"Alright," Senior Yin smiled faintly, "I'm going to savor the delicious food I just had. You can go ahead now."

"Yes, this junior takes his leave!" Xu Feng clasped his hands in a salute and immediately turned to leave.

The moment he stepped out of the cave, Xu Feng excitedly pumped his fist.

For less than ten million, I got a fragment of an SS-grade weapon worth over a billion!
This is absolutely a huge profit, an incredible profit, a bloodbath profit!!!

The daytime sun has reached its zenith, and the nighttime water clock begins to lengthen from this point onward.

With the summer solstice quietly arriving, the hot summer winds have finally brought unbearable heat.

"Look, according to our local custom, we have to eat noodles today, mutton stew noodles."

Xu Feng smiled and placed a large bowl of noodles on the table, along with four cold dishes.

Xiao Dan tilted her head back, exuding an aura of hunger: "Dumplings for the Winter Solstice, noodles for the Summer Solstice."

In the North, people eat noodles; in the South, they eat zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) and roast goose! What about the roast goose?

Xu Feng shook his head: "We don't have roast goose, we don't know how to make it at all. As for zongzi, we do have those."

But we ate too much today, let's finish this first, no waste!

As he spoke, Xu Feng brought over two large glasses of bitter melon juice: "This is our juice for today."

As the saying goes, "bitterness nourishes the heart," you two drink this cup, and I'll drink the other. It's a must."

"Huh?" Lu Fei and Xiao Dan both looked disappointed.

After exchanging glances, the mother and daughter both pouted and lowered their heads to eat.

Clearly, they had no interest whatsoever in the so-called bitter melon drink.

Xu Feng smiled and drank the bitter melon juice in his cup in one gulp: "After you finish drinking, there's an event in the city tonight where we'll release river lanterns."

It is to express remembrance of the deceased and blessings to the survivors.

"Hurry up, let's go choose river lanterns after we finish eating."

"Isn't it bitter?" Lu Fei stared in shock at his empty cup.

"It's not bitter!" Xu Feng nodded nonchalantly.

Lu Fei immediately picked up the cup in front of her, took a small sip, and her pupils instantly shrank, her face filled with shock: "It really isn't bitter! How did you do that?"

Xiao Dan immediately asked curiously, "Really? Let me see."

She then picked up her cup and took a big gulp.

"Wow--"

The next second, she forced herself to swallow the bitter melon juice.

Then he opened his mouth wide as if to vomit, and said in pain, "It tastes awful!! You two beasts!! You lied to a child like me!"

"Hahahaha!" Xu Feng and Lu Fei laughed at the same time.

Lu Fei quickly got up, picked up the glass of water next to her, and gulped it down.

Then he grinned slyly and said, "Tell me, how was my acting just now?"

Xu Feng smiled and said, "Excellent."

Xiao Dan said with a dark face, "I really overestimated the kindness of the two of you!"

There are only kids who cause trouble for their fathers, never parents who cause trouble for their kids.

Xu Feng grinned mischievously, mimicking a meme: "Look what I've found! Hehehe!"

Xiao Dan: "→_→."

That night.

Several families arranged to go out together.

It's rare to see so many people out and about at Base Nine at night; the streets are as crowded as during the day.

Almost every passerby I saw on the road was carrying a river lantern.

They are shaped like lotus flowers or small boats, with a small candle stuck in them.

Because there are no rivers inside Base Nine.

Therefore, to release river lanterns, one must leave the city.

Moreover, it takes at least 3 kilometers to get out of the city.

Although it is not far from the base, the 3-kilometer distance is still within the wilderness area.

Therefore, Base Nine specifically dispatched a large number of martial arts troops to patrol the surrounding area.

To ensure the safety of the event.

"Dad, why are we releasing river lanterns?"

Xiao Dan, holding three lotus lanterns, asked curiously as she walked slowly along with the procession leaving the city.

Xu Feng smiled and shook his head: "It's said to be to commemorate the deceased and to bless the living, but I don't know the specifics."

“I do know that,” Wang Lin, the oldest among them, said calmly.

"River lanterns are seen as a link between life and death. By releasing lanterns, people express their grief for deceased relatives and pray that their souls may rest in peace."

His voice sounded somewhat ethereal and indistinct in the night: "This custom can be traced back to the worship of fire in primitive society."

During the fishing and hunting era, people would release lanterns to pray to the sea god for protection and safety, which gradually evolved into a folk sacrificial activity.

The lights drifting on the water symbolize the dispelling of darkness and misfortune, bringing light and hope.

Huang Sen, who was standing to the side, also spoke up: "I heard that back on Earth, people had actually forgotten many of these customs."

However, since the start of the Dimensional War, a large number of warriors have died in this war of exploration and expansion every year.

Therefore, the activities of releasing river lanterns to worship ancestors, gods, and relatives on the summer solstice gradually became popular.

"I've learned something new!" Xiao Dan nodded. "Wow!"

She suddenly tugged at Xu Feng's arm: "Dad, look, that person has taken a lot of lights!"

Li Tianlang said in a low voice, "Usually three lamps are enough, but some people also have ten or fifteen lamps, all for good luck."

"You know about this too?" Xu Feng asked in surprise.

Li Tianlang said solemnly, "Yes, among the martial artists of my generation, almost half of those I know are dead."

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this.

It's called a holiday, but it actually brings more sadness than anything else.

Especially Wang Lin.

Xu Feng could feel a sadness emanating from him even without getting close.

So intensely that he could clearly feel it without consciously using his mental power.

Remembering that Wang Lin's hair seemed to turn white overnight because of his wife's death, Xu Feng sighed slightly.

Tonight, some people are probably having a very difficult time.

Soon after, a winding stream, only two meters wide, appeared at the end of the line.

Many small lights were already floating on the river.

Many people are walking back.

After passing through the crowd, Xu Feng and his group arrived at the riverbank.

"Then let each of them put their own."

After saying this, Xu Feng led Xiao Dan and Lu Fei to kneel down by the river: "Wash your hands first as a sign of respect."

Xiao Dan imitated him, cupping her hands in water and carefully washing them.

Afterwards, Xu Feng placed the three river lanterns in his hand into the water and whispered, "May the deceased rest in peace and tranquility."

Many figures flashed through his mind.

Former colleague Lao Bai, those familiar neighbors from the shantytown, and those martial artists I'd met a few times.

But for most of the time, he didn't feel anything particularly profound.

Turning his head to glance at the riverbank, Xu Feng immediately noticed the head full of white hair.

Unexpectedly, Wang Lin only knelt by the river for less than 5 seconds before getting up and walking back.

Hsu Feng was quite surprised by this.

Soon after, Xiao Dan also released all the river lanterns, muttering something to herself.

Soon after everyone had released their river lanterns, the group headed back.

Xu Feng glanced around, silently reflecting on his actions.

I wonder how many of these friends will still be around him ten years from now?

And right now.

Xu Feng was suddenly stunned and stood there frozen in place.

Turn around and look.

The entire riverbank was lit up with lights.

Wisps of smoke rose into the night sky.

Amidst the flickering shadows of people.

The bright yellow lights illuminated almost half of the night.

Besides the lights, there were also paper ashes scattered everywhere on the shore.

An unprecedented shock instantly pierced Xu Feng's heart, leaving him standing there speechless for a long time.

"Mom, why are we burning these things?"

Not far away, a child asked in a daze.

"This is for Dad."

The woman squatting beside the fire said with a smile.

While Xu Feng was still in a daze, Lu Fei turned around softly and called out, "Let's go, husband."

Xu Feng snapped out of his daze and turned to follow his family.

Isn't this another kind of "lights of thousands of homes"?

Until I get home.

Xu Feng seemed to be infected by that sorrowful atmosphere.

However, not long after, he received a call from Li Tianlang.

"Hey, Lao Li, why aren't you resting so late?"

Xu Feng asked with a smile.

"Not yet. I called because I remembered something I forgot to tell you tonight."

It's estimated that in about six months, the interdimensional military exercises between the bases will begin.

The engineering department has openings, would you like to participate? There's a reward after the military exercise, but not everyone can go.

"Six months later?" Xu Feng calculated the time.

Based on his cultivation speed, he estimated that he would be close to the God of War realm in half a year.

At that time, I might need to prepare for a breakthrough in my cultivation level.

But the rewards for the military exercises are indeed very tempting.

Earth's Base 1 is wealthy and powerful, and the Dimensional Base 9 is no less so.

If they can achieve good results in the military exercise, they might receive another generous reward.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Feng decided to be on the safe side and told the truth: "I can't be sure right now. Half a year is too long. Who knows what might happen?"

Li Tianlang thought about it and agreed: "Okay, then I'll write it down for you in advance."

I will notify you when the time is almost up, and then you can make your choice.

If all else fails, we can always find someone else.

Xu Feng nodded and said, "Okay, thank you."

Oh, by the way, come to my office tomorrow; I have something for you.

"Row."

The next morning.

Xu Feng had just sat down in his office when he saw Li Tianlang striding in wearing a vest.

"Damn, it's so hot! It's only nine in the morning and it's already 35 degrees!"

Xu Feng smiled and tossed him a small paper packet: "Wait until it's over 40 degrees Celsius in June or July before you shout it out."

Li Tianlang stood under the air conditioner vent, stretching out his arms and feeling the cool breeze. After a while, he looked at the small paper packet and asked, "What's this? Viagra?"

Xu Feng: "."

In a sense, it seems so.

Martial Arts Viagra!

Have you ever heard of "Enlightenment Tea"?

Xu Feng said in a low voice.

"?" Li Tianlang shook his head. "That sounds pretty cool!"

Xu Feng waved his hand: "It's alright. It just enhances your understanding of martial arts techniques and combat secrets when you drink it."

"There are such good things?!"

Li Tianlang immediately opened the paper package with excitement.

Upon discovering that there were only two leaves inside, he was immediately disappointed and said with dissatisfaction, "Just two leaves? Our brotherly bond has faded, huh?"

Xu Feng pretended to snatch it, saying, "If you don't want it, then forget it."

Li Tianlang quickly withdrew his hand, dodging Xu Feng: "I want it! Why wouldn't I want it!"

Xu Feng then laughed and said, "The main problem is that I didn't get much. After everyone else took a share, I didn't have much left."

Li Tianlang chuckled and said, "Alright, two tablets are enough. They can be surprisingly effective in crucial moments!"

After Li Tianlang left, Xu Feng called Luo Feng and Li Suifeng.

Tell them to come to my house to pick it up after they get off work.

Finally, including Yue Linfei and Wang Lin, he gave away a total of 12 pieces of Enlightenment Tea.

There are 28 pieces left.

Xu Feng planned to give ten pieces to his master as a sign of respect.

The remaining eighteen pieces were all left for Lu Fei.

As for himself?
This thing is completely unnecessary.

After getting off work, Xu Feng immediately contacted his master.

After receiving his master's reply, he waited patiently in front of Qingfeng Dance Hall with trepidation until around 7 p.m. when his master, Li Yuanying, finally appeared by the roadside.

The last thing he noticed was the tactical watch on his mentor's wrist. He immediately smiled and handed the paper package to his mentor, just like a child giving a gift to their parents.

“Master, this is the Enlightenment Tea I obtained from the Fox Clan. There are ten pieces here. Please try them.”

Xu Feng spoke the truth.

"The Fox Clan?" Li Yuanying was slightly surprised.

Xu Feng nodded and truthfully recounted the entire process of the transaction with the fox clan to his master.

Finally, he earnestly inquired, "This disciple is willing to facilitate this matter, but I do not know if it is appropriate."

If Master finds it inappropriate, then this disciple will refuse.

However, Li Yuanying waved his hand and said, "You can decide this matter yourself. There's no need to tell me anything more."

It's just a transaction, not an intermarriage.

The fox clan in the snowy region is naturally kind and rarely clashes with humans.

However, you should also remember not to sell them any overly core technologies.

Xu Feng finally breathed a sigh of relief: "This disciple will remember."

Then, Li Yuanying smiled slightly: "Enlightenment Tea is a good thing. I haven't tasted it for many years. You're very thoughtful."

Xu Feng smiled and said, "It's what I should do."

Before leaving, Li Yuanying suddenly said to Xu Feng, "By the way, don't go near Beishan these days, it's not safe there."

The wolves of Wumeng Mountain seem to be searching for some tracks; it's best not to run into them.

“Beishan? I think I’ve been there before,” Xu Feng thought for a moment. “When we were repairing a communications tower, we killed a group of wolves that were quite strong in that area.”

"Oh? It's alright, just be more vigilant. The mountain tribes have started to stir again recently, so be careful when you leave the city."

"Yes! This disciple will remember."

Hengduan Mountains.

Shannan.

Outside a cluster of caves atop a mountain, a group of foxes were celebrating around a campfire.

This year marks the twelfth anniversary of the Ancestral Fox Festival.

The fox clans, who roamed various places, would return to their tribe's sacred domain to celebrate the day when the Fox Ancestor subdued the evil Buddha Lian Sheng.

In this year of great celebration, the fox clan happened to find a new spirit medium.

The trade between the two clans is about to begin, and the entire fox clan is thriving.

Therefore, the festive atmosphere this year is particularly lively.

And as the greatest contributor to finding the new psychic after receiving gratitude from Senior Yin and paying respects to it—

Fox Big and Fox Second were able to sit with many of the elders of the fox clan and enjoy delicious food and fine wine together.

The two brothers were very uncomfortable in this kind of situation.

The warm greetings and concern from the powerful elders around them were simply unbelievable to them.

But both of them still wore smug and confident expressions.

Many beautiful fox spirits would cast admiring glances at the two brothers as they passed by.

This kept Fox Two's chest upright and never bent.

Halfway through the meal, an elder of the fox clan suddenly spoke up:

"By the way, Little Grey, the clansmen who recently passed by the North Mountain area have received news."

The Sun-Devouring Wolf King seems to be searching for traces of some human race, and has also taken notice of your movements.

You two should be careful and discreet when passing through that area.

The tribes in the Wumeng Mountains are not benevolent; remember to stay away from them and avoid causing conflict, understand?

"Yes!" Fox Da quickly clasped his hands and said, "This junior will remember."

Fox Two, standing to the side, asked with a hint of curiosity, "Grandpa, who is it that would make the wolf clan go to such lengths?"

The elder frowned slightly: "He seems to be a newly promoted expert among the human race, skilled in using a knife, and apparently also able to fly."

Fox Two simply said "Oh," showing no interest.

Fox Da raised an eyebrow, lowered his head, and remained silent.

After the banquet, he pulled Fox Two back to his cave, looking worried.

"Big brother, what's wrong? Aren't you full?"

Fox Two asked in surprise, then reluctantly took out a chicken leg from his pocket: "Here, I secretly hid this. I was planning to have it as an extra meal tonight."

Fox Big irritably pushed the chicken leg aside: "Eat yours, I'm not hungry."

"What's wrong with you? You look like your mother has died."

Fox Two shook his head speechlessly and took a bite of the chicken leg, which was as thick as a child's thigh.

"The northern part of Wumeng Mountain is not far from the camp of the spirit medium."

I remember that psychics are very skilled with knives and can also fly.

"Do you think he might be one of the newly recruited experts the wolf clan is looking for?"

"Huh?" Fox Two stood there, stunned, holding the chicken leg.

A moment later, he tossed his chicken leg aside and ran up to Fox Da: "What should we do then?"

"What else can we do?" Fox Da slammed his fist into his palm. "Let's go! We're leaving right now!"

"Where to?" Fox Two asked in surprise.

"Go warn the psychic! Regardless of whether it's him or not, you have to warn him."

If the beastmen and humans of Wumeng Mountain start fighting again, and relations between the two races become tense, wouldn't our deal fall through?

Humans don't care where we alien races come from, or whether we're good or bad.

They only see other races as bad.

Fox Two urged, "Ah!? Then let's go, let's go!"
Hu Meiniang was smiling at me just now, she must like me!
We can't let the business fall through!

Hu Da: "."

Forget it, he can't be bothered with it.

June had just ended, and Xu Feng was planning to take his three beasts on a tour of the mountains to hone their combat teamwork.

As soon as they arrived at the camp, they saw the fox brothers pacing anxiously nearby.

"Brother Hu!"

Xu Feng clasped his hands in a salute to the two foxes and said in surprise, "The Vermilion Fruit and other spiritual items needed for the transaction have all arrived. So quickly?"

After returning the greeting with clasped hands, Fox Da cautiously said, "Not yet. I've come to see you for another important matter."

"Oh? Sit down, sit down and talk."

Xu Feng invited the two foxes to sit down.

He then casually handed Fox Two a roast goose.

"Brother Hu, please taste this roast goose for me and see how it tastes."

I've been researching this dish lately. You're all knowledgeable about food, so please give me your opinion!

"it is good!"

"Let's get down to business first."

The two brothers said it almost in unison.

As soon as he finished speaking, Fox regretted it.

The aroma of roast goose in Fox Second Hand's food was simply too tempting.

He swallowed hard, but he couldn't go back on his word.

So he could only glance at Fox Two's greasy mouth as he ate, and said disdainfully, "You bastard, go eat somewhere else."

"okay!"

Fox Two, his eyes gleaming, grabbed the roast goose and ran to a distance, sitting on a tree stump with his back to the two.

Fox shook his head before telling Xu Feng about the information he had received from his clan.

After hearing this, Xu Feng was slightly taken aback: "Wolf clan? Searching for traces of human experts? Sword masters? And they can fly? What location?"

Although he pretended to be stupid, he immediately remembered what his master had said.

Fox quickly replied, "North Mountain, near Baishitan in the North Mountain area of ​​Wumeng Mountain."

Xu Feng narrowed his eyes: "Really? There's such a thing! Thank you for letting me know. Then I do need to be more careful."

This place is only 300 kilometers from Beishan, which is only a day's journey for a wolf clan expert.

Fox Big said in a low voice, "Yes, we brothers are just worried about your safety."

You must be very careful of that wolf clan; their leader, the Sun-Devouring Wolf King, is a high-ranking lord!

Xu Feng suddenly sat up straight: "High-level lord?"

A being comparable to a high-level war god?!

(End of this chapter)