[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

The block of ice in his abdomen had melted into scalding hot water.

If Chao Ke hadn't deliberately spared his life to continue the "interrogation," what he had in his stomach would probably have been steam, not boiling water.

Nevertheless, the researcher's stomach likely suffered severe burns.

Seeing the researchers already in tears, Chao Ke knew that it was probably time to begin the formal "interrogation".

Chapter 124 Mission Successfully Completed

By the time the servants climbed down the long escalator, Chao Ke had already completed his "interrogation."

Looking at Lord Chao Ke's unpredictable expression, and the researcher slumped in his chair, his life hanging in the balance.

The servants, being sensible, didn't ask any further questions, but simply stood silently behind Lord Chao Ke, awaiting his instructions.

After a moment of silence, Chao Ke sighed.

"In that case, I also bear some responsibility for these people suffering an undeserved disaster."

Chao Ke turned to the servant and said, "Could you please make another trip and gather some of our people over here?"

"Yes, Commander Chao Ke."

The servant obeyed the order and nimbly climbed back up to contact his colleagues who were on duty nearby.

Chao Ke remained where he was, staring at the bottles and jars on the lab table and the numb eyes of the residents, lost in thought.

The matter is actually not complicated.

Because of Chao Ke, Marcel stopped selling Les and ended his underworld business.

However, the potent hallucinogenic and addictive properties of L'Oreal mean that its consumers will be unable to break free from their dependence on it until the end of their lives.

Strong demand, extremely high profits, and a market gap.

These three factors combined are like an extremely delicious piece of fat hanging high, attracting a lot of hyenas to watch, even if it requires crossing the border of the law.

Like this inhuman researcher, who was originally a senior researcher at the Fontaine Academy of Sciences and had also studied the life theory school in Sumeru.

He had a bright future and was engaged in an extremely noble cause, but he couldn't resist Mora's temptation.

They actively colluded with a high-ranking official in Fontainebleau in an attempt to replicate and sell Les.

The high-ranking official in Fontaine provided him with research facilities, "consumables," and protection.

Meanwhile, the researchers focused on developing a clone of Les.

Until their unusual behavior attracted the attention of the servants.

Chao Ke arrived and brought an end to the crime that had started because of him.

......

After some time, the servants contacted a nearby advance team, which then arrived.

Together with the soldiers, Chao Ke brought the eight unfortunate residents and the perverted researcher out of the underground.

After confirming that this was the only entrance and exit.

Chao Ke activated the power of the ice element, sealing it with a thick layer of solid ice to secure the evidence and prevent it from being destroyed.

Next, Chao Ke and his group moved the people to the nearest stronghold of the Fools.

There, doctors were on duty and there were enough beds to allow these unfortunate residents to rest temporarily, and to ensure that the beast was left with a breath so that he could testify against the Fontaine high-ranking official who was cooperating with him.

Upon arriving at the base, Chao Ke thanked each member of the Fools' advance team who had participated in the rescue.

Afterwards, Chao Ke handed the replica Les researcher over to the servants, who would "train" it properly according to the corresponding procedures and generate several written testimonies.

"Bang! Bang!"

There was a knock on the door.

"Commander Chao Ke, I have finished checking on the situation of those residents."

The voice of the local doctor came from outside.

The servant got up to say goodbye to Chao Ke and took the researcher away to deal with it.

Chao Ke followed him out and arrived at the consultation room with the base doctor.

Eight residents lay motionless on the beds in the examination room, barely reacting to the changes in their external environment.

"Doctor, how are they?"

The local doctor shook his head. "It's not looking good."

"The only saving grace is that the drugs they took were just strong hallucinogens, and the researcher hadn't had time to add addictive substances."

"However, such a long period of high-intensity drug trials has inevitably affected their consciousness."

"The child's condition may be better, but these adults... may never be cured in their lifetime."

Chao Ke remained silent, not particularly surprised by the outcome.

"Doctor, do you have hot water and tea at the shelter?"

The doctor was taken aback. "Yes, we do. Would you... like to try some tea?"

Chao Ke did not answer the doctor's question, but simply said...

"Please bring me more hot water and tea, and also eight large bowls."

Despite having doubts, the outpost doctor obeyed his superior's orders.

After several trips, we finally gathered all the materials Chao Ke needed.

Chao Ke nodded slightly, "Thank you for your hard work. I will replenish the materials I used later."

"Also, please excuse us for the rest of the process."

The medic at the outpost paused for a moment, then quickly nodded, "Okay, I understand."

After the doctor left, Chao Ke closed the door to the room.

Place the tea leaves in a bowl and begin brewing with hot water.

【Ding! 】

[A special dish that can be enchanted has been detected. Would you like to enchant it, consuming 5000 Food Spirit Power per bowl? (There is no limit to the number of times special dishes can be enchanted.)]

【whether】

"Yes!"

[Enchanting successful, 4 points of Food Spirit Power deducted]

With a flash of brilliant light, the eight ordinary water bowls transformed into a texture like white jade, and what they contained became a remedy that could heal wear and tear and improve one's aptitude.

Chao Ke wasn't sure if their situation could be considered a form of wear and tear, but he figured this attempt wouldn't make their situation any worse.

He poured each resident a bowl of tea, and then waited for their reactions.

Fortunately, fate smiled upon them.

As the residents drank a bowl of tea, a spark of understanding slowly returned to their eyes, and they were no longer as blank as before.

It's just unclear whether the effect of alleviating wear and tear or the effect of improving quality are the key factors.

Overall, the result was good.

Seeing that it was effective, Chao Ke brewed another bowl of tea for the residents.

[Enchanting successful, 4 points of Food Spirit Power deducted]

After another bowl of tea, the effect was immediate.

The residents gradually regained their senses, and the little girl's eyes regained their sparkle.

Seeing this, Chao Ke breathed a sigh of relief.

The 80,000 Food Spirit Power consumed today is merely the daily profit of [Delicious Delight Restaurant].

If it can change the fate of eight residents, this deal isn't a bad one.

"Well..."

"What's wrong with me?"

"This is where?"

"I want to go home..."

"I have a vague recollection...were we kidnapped and used as test subjects for drugs...?"

"..."

The residents of the gradually recovering Lifei District began to discuss the matter amongst themselves.

Chao Ke clapped his hands lightly to quiet everyone down and then told the residents the details of what had happened.

After recalling that terrible memory, the residents expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Chao Ke.

Now that the residents had regained their senses, Chao Ke let them go home together.

Their families must have suffered terribly during their long disappearance.

Being able to go home and reunite with family even a moment earlier is better than any words.

Chao Ke has successfully completed this field mission.

Looking out, the sun was about to set, and golden sunlight bathed the ocean and the beach.

Thinking about it that way, running home along the golden coastline doesn't seem like a bad option.

What he thought was what he did; Chao Ke's running figure indeed appeared on the coastline of Fontainebleau.

The golden sunset shone on him, and the endorphins released from his exercise gently swept away the lingering melancholy in his heart.

However, as Chao Ke ran all the way to the coastline near Fontaine, he discovered an unexpected figure.

"That figure is... Funina???"

Chapter 125 Funina [Bonus Chapter]