A Comprehensive Network: An Endless Adventure Begins as a Wanderer

Chapter 98 The Fierce Battle of the Sausage Gang and Yunzhou

Cheng Yi dragged his suitcase back home.

As he entered the residential area, he encountered several middle-aged neighbors who looked rather old.

Cheng Yi still vaguely remembered how beautiful the aunt in front of him looked when he was a child, and could only sigh that time waits for no one.

The life of mortals is truly like summer fireworks; after their dazzling display, they inevitably fade away.

After a few pleasantries, Cheng Yi was already certain that in a few days, the news that he had returned to the countryside to clean his old house would spread throughout the neighborhood.

This will probably provide some trivial gossip for the neighbors during their leisure time, but it won't last long before no one cares.

Cheng Yi closed the door, casually placed his suitcase against the wall, then sat down on the sofa and opened the integrated network panel.

He also had difficulty choosing story skills on the bus.

Now, Cheng Yi has naturally given it serious thought.

【The Fairy Knight】 and 【The Assassin King】.

The former further enhances his burst damage, while the latter is a specialized enhancement for bosses and elites.

As for the others, there weren't enough story elements, and Cheng Yi couldn't do anything about it.

We can only pin our hopes on multi-dimensional mapping and future multi-dimensional battles.

In Cheng Yi's current story skill unlock sequence, the first one is naturally [Moment of Execution], as well as [Soul Silence], [Eye of Foresight], and [Eye of Law Breaker] from the initial skill tree.

As skill points were invested, a cool aura emanated from the panel and gradually spread throughout the body.

Cheng Yi closed his eyes, and a hazy twilight and blood-red color surfaced deep in his consciousness. It was the unchanging light of the Fairy Wilderness and the blood and fire beneath the Maswell Palace.

[You have unlocked the story skills: Fairy Knight, Assassin King]

Cheng Yi turned off the control panel, leaned back on the sofa, and let out a long sigh.

The sun was shining directly in the sky outside the window.

Cheng Yi glanced at his phone.

12:03.

The journey from the countryside to the city took him quite a bit of time.

He is no longer biologically human, and his need for food is not as great anymore.

The Shadow Body provided a stable energy source, so he wouldn't feel hungry even if he didn't eat for three days.

However, Cheng Yi believes that maintaining three meals a day helps to better anchor one's self-awareness.

"Man is made of iron, food is made of steel, skipping a meal won't make you too panicked."

He stood up, went to the kitchen, rummaged through the cupboard and took out a large plate, placed it on the coffee table, and then took out a food surprise cover from his backpack.

The orange canopy shimmered with a warm hue in the sunlight.

Cheng Yi no longer has any expectations for this thing.

Since obtaining the Food Surprise Shield, he has only managed to get Magic Cooking once; the rest of the time, it's all Divine Berry.

Those colorful berries, while delicious, are really not suitable as a main meal.

"I'm not expecting a Hero's Feast, just some cooking will do, please don't make it some divine berries—"

As Cheng Yi prayed, he lifted the cover.

A rich aroma of meat wafted over.

The dish on the plate was one he had never seen before.

The golden sausages curled slightly in the baking pan, with crushed potatoes scattered among them. They were sprinkled with coarse sea salt and chopped parsley. The edges of the potatoes were roasted to a golden brown and crispy color, while the inside remained soft and fluffy.

Juicy tomatoes are cut into thick slices and baked in a baking pan with sausages, their skins slightly wrinkled as they absorb the meat juices.

Cheng Yi leaned closer and took a sniff.

The aroma of meat, the fragrance of oil, the sweet and sour taste of tomatoes, and a hint of smokiness blend together to create a rugged yet warm atmosphere.

Cheng Yi was almost moved to tears.

[The Sausage Gang's Fierce Battle Type: Magic Cooking Quality: Purple Item Level: 6]

Description: For dwarves, nothing is more invigorating in the morning than a steaming breakfast platter. It contains sausages and mashed potatoes. These traditional sausages are baked in a pan with juicy tomatoes, which soak up the juices and almost become meat themselves. Dwarven blacksmiths traditionally keep the sausages and mashed potatoes warm in an iron frying pan atop their furnace throughout the morning, so they can easily fork up the food and enjoy it without being too far from their work.

Effect: After consuming this item, your Strength attribute will increase by 2 (maximum 20 points) for the next 4 natural hours, and you will recover 5% of your health for each enemy killed. If your race is Dwarf, the effect is doubled.

P.S.: Don't ask why it's called "Fighting Spirit," it's just that after eating it, I want to go and have a fight. —Ironforge, Ironhammer Blacksmith Association. P.S.: Halving the unit volume for the same amount naturally doubles the effect.

"Some Studies on the Phenomenon of Magical Cooking and Potions Generally Having Doubling Effects on Dwarves"

That wasn't easy!!!

Cheng Yi picked up a fork, speared a sausage, and took a bite.

The crispy casing bursts open between your teeth, releasing a burst of juicy meat with a rich aroma of spices and smoke.

The small potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The saltiness of the sea salt and the fragrance of parsley spread on the tip of the tongue, mixing with the meat juice to create a simple and satisfying feeling.

The tomatoes were roasted until soft and mushy, almost unrecognizable. A gentle press with a fork turned them into a rich sauce, mingling with meat juices and fat.

Dwarves are absolutely amazing at making this kind of hearty dish!

In less than ten minutes, the plate was empty.

Cheng Yi used the last piece of potato to wipe the sauce off the bottom of the plate, stuffed it into his mouth, then leaned back on the sofa and let out a long sigh of relief.

[You have consumed the Sausage Gang's Fierce Battle, your Strength attribute is temporarily increased by 2 for 4 natural hours.]

Cheng Yi took the plates into the kitchen, washed them, put them back in the cupboard, and then sat back down on the sofa.

The midday heat was kept out, and the room was cool, with only the occasional chirping of cicadas outside reminding us that it was the height of summer.

Cheng Yi took out the "Shadow Contract Directory" from his backpack.

He was about to go and find the contracted person.

"In Yan, the Bai family, the Shadow Contract remains unawakened, awaiting the one with the right destiny to activate it."

Cheng Yi closed his eyes and carefully sensed the faint connection deep within the Shadow Contract Register.

The approximate location of the previous sensation was Iwaki, but now—

Cheng Yi opened his eyes, looking completely bewildered.

He opened Baidu Maps, swiped his finger across the map a few times, and stopped at a certain location.

Yunzhou.

The location of that sensed presence shifted from Yan City to Yunzhou.

It is about 2000 kilometers away from Iwaki.

Cheng Yi closed his eyes again and once again sensed the connection deep within the Shadow Contract Register.

The sensation was indeed in the direction of Yunzhou, and it was moving rapidly.

He silently made a calculation in his mind.

"Is this a high-speed train?"

Bai Qiu idly chewed on the snacks in her mouth while watching the changing scenery outside the car window.

Beside her, another girl was fast asleep, leaning on her shoulder.

Yes, when the summer vacation arrived and Bai Qiu escaped the hell called "school", she decided to travel to Yunzhou with her best friend.

Of course, this trip was also partly for Bai Qiu to relax.

As for the reason...

Bai Qiu looked at the dark mark on her forearm and sighed softly.

Ever since that night when her chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) flared up, this mark had appeared on her arm without her even realizing it.

And this mark can only be seen by her.

At first, Bai Qiu was both nervous and expectant, thinking it was some kind of extraordinary adventure.

But as time passed, that anticipation turned into a slight sense of death.

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