Douluo Continent: Gourmet Prisoner

"The menu of life has extraordinary significance; in the world of food, it is even everything a person has."

Shi Yu's voice was deep and solemn. His gaze swept over the three girls in front of him who were listening intently, and he continued, "The meaning of the 'Life Menu' is not simply to show off to others. No one will laugh at how low-grade or strange the ingredients in your menu are."

"In the world of gastronomy, there is a great powerhouse named Yilong. His life menu is very strange. It revolves entirely around one main dish. Even the other dishes on his life menu are all for the purpose of cooking that main dish. He has never eaten many delicious ingredients in his life."

"Because he had a wish, he wanted everyone in the world to be able to eat their fill and eat well, so the main dish on his life's menu was actually a treasure that could solve the problem of famine."

"There is another strong person named Sanhu, who is Yilong's junior brother. His life menu is his longing and memories of his master's wife. His master's wife gave him a new life, so these emotions are the most important to him."

Shi Yu opened her arms, her tone filled with expectation: "So, in the time to come, decide your life's menu too!"

"Back then, Brother Yu, did you have a set menu for your life?" Huo Yutong blinked her icy blue eyes and asked curiously.

Shi Yu smiled slightly, a gentle light flashing in his eyes: "I've confirmed one thing, and that is the dessert on the menu of life—the Rhythm of Life Apple."

"Is it delicious?" Zhu Lu rubbed her hands together and couldn't help but ask first, her eyes full of longing for the food, looking exactly like someone who was craving it.

"It's delicious." Shi Yu nodded, her tone tinged with nostalgia. "But its significance goes beyond just being delicious. It's because of it that I got to know Rainbow Dash, and the feeling of being enveloped in warmth after eating it is unforgettable. How about that? The ingredients are amazing, aren't they?"

"The ingredients are truly unique!" Huo Yutong and Tang Ya exclaimed in unison, while Zhu Lu nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"Oh, right, Xiaoyutong, take a serving of pufferfish sashimi from your storage soul tool. Xiaoya hasn't tried it yet, let her have a taste." Shi Yu turned to Huo Yutong and instructed her with a smile.

"Okay, Brother Shiyu." Huo Yutong responded, and with a flick of her wrist, took out an exquisite plate from the storage soul tool at her waist.

On the plate, thin slices of raw pufferfish were as white as jade, with a faint luster, and a delicate, fresh aroma could be faintly smelled. She handed the plate to Tang Ya.

Tang Ya had been craving it for a long time, so she quickly took the jade plate and eagerly picked up a slice of raw fish and stuffed it into her mouth.

With a gentle bite, the delicate texture of the fish explodes in your mouth.

She closed her eyes to savor the flavor, then opened them after a while, exclaiming with delight, "The fish has an exquisite texture, as delicate as snowflakes, combining the rich fat of tuna with the texture of whale meat. The fat has a natural sweetness that doesn't dissipate quickly; instead, the aroma intensifies with each chew, creating a truly satisfying experience!"

"Hey, still a seasoned foodie," Shi Yu couldn't help but tease, making the other two girls laugh along.

Meanwhile, Shrek Academy, thousands of miles away, received an uninvited guest.

The golden-red dragon's might, as vast as a mountain, suddenly enveloped the entire Shrek Academy.

The oppressive aura emanating from the pinnacle of soul beasts, carrying the wildness and domineering nature of prehistoric beasts, made the teachers and students remaining at the school tense up, even their breathing became cautious, and many lower-grade students simply collapsed to the ground, trembling.

"Di Tian! What are you doing!" A furious shout suddenly rang out, and the figure of Taotie Douluo Xuanzi soared into the sky, hovering in mid-air.

His soul power surged, his nine soul rings bobbing up and down, his aura already infinitely close to that of a level 99 Limit Douluo. "We've given the compensation, we've agreed to the conditions, and we haven't damaged the Star Dou Great Forest's ecosystem anymore! What do you mean by this! Are you trying to start a war between humans and soul beasts?!"

Di Tian stood proudly above the clouds, his golden-red dragon scales gleaming in the sunlight. His golden vertical pupils coldly swept over Xuan Zi, his tone steady yet carrying an undeniable authority: "You are not the head of Shrek Academy. I can sense that there are even stronger individuals in your school. Let him come out; I have something to discuss with him."

Xuanzi's face darkened, and he was about to retort when an old but powerful voice slowly rang out above the academy: "Xuanzi, step back. I will speak with this Beast God of the Star Dou Great Forest."

As soon as the words fell, an old man in a blue robe slowly drifted over from the direction of the Sea God Pavilion. It was none other than Mu En, the pillar of Shrek Academy.

Xuanzi looked at Mu En's figure, hesitated to speak, and finally could only snort coldly in resentment and step aside.

Mu En looked calmly at Di Tian and slowly asked, "Beast God of the Star Dou Great Forest, what do you need to discuss?"

"Things that are beneficial to Shrek Academy." Di Tian said succinctly, his tone completely calm.

Moon raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Oh?"

"The Star Dou Great Forest has decided to open its outer and mixed zones to humans, allowing them to harvest food without damaging the ecosystem," Di Tian slowly revealed his purpose, his voice echoing throughout the entire academy.

Moon nodded slightly, his expression remaining calm: "So, what does this have to do with Shrek Academy?"

"I would like to ask Shrek Academy to help us soul beasts manage the outer and mixed zones." Di Tian's gaze was sharp as a knife. "I know that humans will resent our management as soul beasts, so I invite you—Shrek Academy, the number one academy on Douluo Continent—to manage them together."

He paused, then continued, "Similarly, you have priority in exploration, provided the ecosystem is not damaged. However, you also have an additional task: to protect the ecosystem here. Do you agree?"

Moon was silent for a moment, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, before slowly speaking, "This is indeed beneficial to Shrek Academy. But what's the price? This so-called protection of the ecosystem certainly isn't the real price, is it?"

"Smart." Di Tian's tone rarely carried a hint of approval. "The price is that if you explore a new area, you need to tell us about the soul beasts left in the Star Dou Great Forest. The outer area is managed by the Roasted Whole Pig King, the Kaira Giant Crocodile, and the Doro King Kong leader, while the mixed area is managed by the Demon Serpent. You just need to tell them about the new area."

Moon frowned slightly: "What do you mean by 'new area'?"

"It means that the Star Dou Great Forest has changed, and there are some places we haven't explored yet," Di Tian explained. "I will give you some information that we currently know about the Star Dou Great Forest, such as what ingredients are available."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming more serious: "By the way, let me remind you that chefs are very important. An excellent chef can process ingredients and make them more delicious. And when ingredients become more delicious, they can unleash stronger energy. Also, when you encounter new ingredients, be careful. Some ingredients are quite dangerous, and some require special cooking methods or special methods of catching."

Upon hearing this, Moon smiled and bowed slightly: "Then thank you for the reminder, Beast God. Shrek Academy agrees to this matter."

"Remember your responsibilities." Di Tian left these words behind, and his golden-red figure suddenly transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the horizon.

Looking in the direction Di Tian had left, Mu En murmured to himself, "We will remember our responsibility."