A Bite of Douluo Continent

If I hadn't called out to him just now, that scoundrel would have already reached in, wouldn't he?

Hmph! You big jerk!

Silently muttering to herself, the girl changed out of the perfect wedding dress and into her own clothes amidst a series of soft rustling sounds.

Soon, Qi Han, who had changed out of his wedding dress, heard the call from inside the room. He pushed open the door and walked in. Seeing Yu Lianxin staring blankly at the wedding dress lying on the bed, he instantly guessed what the girl was thinking and smiled. "Let me pack up the wedding dress for you. You can take it back to the Sea God Pavilion later."

"Huh?" Yu Lianxin blinked. "Is this something I'm supposed to take back?"

"Of course." Qi Han smiled, found a large box, and carefully folded the gauze dress, which still retained the warmth of the girl's body, and put it inside.

Looking at Qi Han's serious and focused profile, Yu Lianxin couldn't help but be a little dazed.

It wasn't until Qi Han closed the box and placed it in Yu Lianxin's hands that she suddenly came to her senses.

"It's a bit heavy, but you can carry it, right?" Qi Han said softly.

For a moment, Yu Lianxin was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

An eight-ring Soul Douluo, how could he not be able to lift his clothes?

"Don't worry, it's very light." Yu Lianxin held the gift box in both hands, gently pressed her forehead against Qi Han's chest, then took a step back and said with a smile, "Then... I'll go back to the Sea God Pavilion first?"

"Well, you've been quite busy lately, and it's getting late..." Qi Han looked at the girl, a hint of reluctance on his face, "Give me a kiss before you go."

"One kiss or a billion kisses?"

"Then let's kiss."

...

Ten days passed quickly.

Over the course of ten days, Qi Han completed the public teaching of the last two dishes. After the number of people who had mastered the last dish to an excellent level exceeded ten thousand, the main quest eleven was finally declared complete.

Main Quest Eleven: Inheritance (Completed)

Quest Rewards: Soul Power Level +2 (Claimable), 2 four-star random recipes (Claimable).

Looking at the completed task page, Qi Han smiled with relief.

After waiting for so long, I've finally completed this main quest.

He nervously accepted the soul power level reward, feeling his soul power instantly rise from level 79 to level 80. When he saw the familiar ingredient acquisition task pop up on the task page, a smile appeared on his face.

You can put the ingredient acquisition task aside for now and collect the two four-star recipes first.

With a flash of light, Qi Han stepped into the training space without hesitation, nervously looking at the black roulette wheel displayed on all the panels.

Soon, two brand-new four-star recipes appeared before his eyes.

Four-star recipe: Alocasia macrorrhiza.

Four-star recipe: Advancing through the twenty-four solar terms.

After putting the two dishes back into his storage space, Qi Han took a deep breath before turning his attention to the task page. With the main task eleven gone, only the ingredient acquisition task remained.

I wonder where they'll get the ingredients this time?

Limited-time task: Obtaining ingredients

Please travel to the Star Dou Great Forest within four days to independently hunt down the ten-thousand-year-old soul beast, the Blood Red Dragon Salamander.

Task Description: It's time to do it yourself and be self-sufficient again.

Quest Rewards: System Soul Ring x1, Four-Star Recipe: Dragon Whiskers.

Looking at the ingredient acquisition task in front of him, Qi Han's face showed no surprise.

As expected, because the eighth-ringed spirit ring is still a ten-thousand-year spirit ring, the target to be hunted this time is still a ten-thousand-year-level spirit beast.

but…

Seemingly thinking of something, Qi Han turned to look at Ruyi with some curiosity, "Ruyi, when my soul power reaches level ninety, will I have to hunt soul beasts of the 100,000-year level for the ingredient acquisition mission?"

"Huh?" Ruyi blinked, not giving Qi Han the answer directly, but just smiled mysteriously, "Stay tuned."

"Okay." Qi Han shrugged, but he became more and more certain of this.

Is the time allotted for obtaining ingredients only four days this time...?

Qi Han carefully examined the prompts on the task page, falling into deep thought.

Now his strength has become increasingly formidable. It can be said that, except when encountering a soul beast that is over 100,000 years old, no other soul beast can match him with a single strike.

Therefore, as long as he doesn't enter the area where a 100,000-year-old soul beast would set foot, he can complete it easily.

And coincidentally, after completing the task of obtaining the ingredients, his wedding date with Yu Lianxin was also fast approaching.

After discussing with Yu's parents, Qi Han and Yu Lianxin's wedding was finally set for six days later, so that he could complete the task before then.

but…

Qi Han swiped his finger across the task page, his brows furrowing involuntarily. He looked at Ruyi beside him and asked, "Ruyi, I've completed main quest eleven. What about main quest twelfth?"

A strange smile played on Ruyi's face. "There are only eleven main quests."

"Huh?" Qi Han was slightly taken aback, then his eyes widened. "You mean, my main quest is over?"

"Yes."

“But…” Qi Han couldn’t help but frown, “Even if I acquire a soul ring, my soul power will only be level 81. Adding the extra level from the soul power reward just now, it will only be level 82. There’s still a considerable distance to go before reaching level 90, right? Without mission rewards, how can I increase my soul power?”

It's important to know that, unlike others, his soul power level has long been locked by the system. Apart from mission rewards, he cannot break through through his own cultivation, and the special effects of dishes are also ineffective for him.

The special chef promotion quest will only be unlocked when soul power reaches level 90, but at this moment, he has no way to increase his soul power.

Isn't this ridiculous?

"Don't worry." Ruyi coughed lightly. "Although the main quest is over, and the side quests that accompany it are also over, you don't need to worry about improving your cultivation."

"This..." Qi Han frowned slightly, but chose to believe Ruyi.

In any case, since Ruyi said there's no need to worry about improving cultivation, there must be other methods.

"Then I'll get ready and head to the Star Dou Great Forest." Qi Han nodded and stepped out of the system space.

Previously, Qi Han would have needed to consider asking for leave before going out, but now he only needs to inform Ye Lingqing.

During this period, although the apprenticeship mission had ended, Qi Han did not stop guiding Ye Lingqing's work.

Under his strict guidance, Ye Lingqing has now mastered all the two-star recipes in the store, enough to independently support the entire operation of Hanshi from breakfast to late-night snacks.

The breakfast service had just ended, and Ye Lingqing was still busy practicing in the kitchen. Qi Han came downstairs and stood outside the partition, silently watching his disciple for a while. Only after his disciple finished cooking a dish did he smile and walk into the kitchen.

"Ling Qing, you've been cooking the two-star and one-star recipes during lunch and dinner hours these past few days, so today you can try running the shop independently." Qi Han said softly, looking at his disciple who had stopped and was watching him.

"Teacher... do I have to start supporting the store today?" Ye Lingqing blinked and couldn't help but ask.

Qi Han had already told Ye Lingqing about how Qi Han and Yu Lianxin would travel to various parts of the mainland after their marriage and would not stay in Shrek City. He also mentioned that he would have to support the Cold Food Festival in Shrek City.

However, there were still a few days until his teacher and his wife's wedding, and he kept silently comforting himself that the day wouldn't come so soon.

I never expected the teacher's notification to come so suddenly.

"Give it a try, I believe you can do it." Qi Han patted Ye Lingqing's shoulder encouragingly. "You've done very well these past few days, just keep up the pace."

"Don't worry too much. Just think back to when you first started running a breakfast business on your own." Qi Han smiled.

"They're open for breakfast..." Ye Lingqing murmured, a hint of excitement in her eyes.

Yes, that's how we started as breakfast vendors, wasn't it?

From initial lack of confidence to now being able to handle things with ease.

Now, all that's changed is the food being cooked and the opening hours.

Ye Lingqing, you can do it!

He silently encouraged himself and nodded heavily, "Teacher, I understand!"

Seeing his disciple's fighting spirit rekindled after his simple encouragement, Qi Han couldn't help but smile slightly. "By the way, you and Ying Shuangshuang..."

"Huh?!" Ye Lingqing blinked, her previous enthusiasm vanishing instantly, replaced by a troubled expression. "Teacher, can I really accept Shuangshuang's feelings?"

After the Sea God's Fate event, Ying Shuangshuang seemed to be greatly encouraged by Qi Han's marriage proposal to Yu Lianxin, and she finally broke through the last barrier between herself and Ye Lingqing.

For the past two months, Ye Lingqing had to practice his own cooking while also helping Qi Han maintain his public teaching, so he used this as an excuse to get by. Now that the public teaching has ended and Ye Lingqing has mastered all the two-star recipes, he seems to have no other reason. Faced with Ying Shuangshuang's growing enthusiasm, he is somewhat troubled.

It wasn't that he didn't like Ying Shuangshuang; he also had some special feelings for this girl who had helped him from the very beginning.

He couldn't accept Ying Shuangshuang's feelings, mainly because of his deep-seated inferiority complex. After all, Ying Shuangshuang's family was famous throughout the continent, while he was just a boy from a small village.

Knowing the source of his disciple's distress, Qi Han smiled wryly and slapped Ye Lingqing hard on the shoulder. "Cheer up. You are my disciple. After I leave, you will be the head chef of the best restaurant on the entire continent. Ying Shuangshuang's family will not be an obstacle between you. If you want, I will help you propose marriage later."

"Um..." Ye Lingqing scratched his head, "Teacher, it's a bit early to propose marriage..."

Even so, after hearing Qi Han's words, Ye Lingqing seemed to have regained her confidence.

Yes, Ye Lingqing is no less impressive.

"Alright, I need to go out for a while, maybe a day, maybe a few days." Qi Han waved his hand and walked towards the shop door. "I'll leave the cold food to you."

"Yes!" Ye Lingqing nodded emphatically.

After leaving Hanshi, Qi Han did not immediately head towards the city gates.

During this time, he and Yu Lianxin spent their free time preparing for their wedding. Of course, Yu's parents also participated in the planning.

Now that he was going away for a few days, he naturally had to tell Yu Lianxin.

After informing Yu Lianxin through the love knot, Qi Han quickly arrived at the entrance of Shrek Academy. He didn't have to wait long before a beautiful figure in a light blue dress strode out.

"Slow down, slow down." Qi Han chuckled as he hugged the beautiful figure who had rushed into his arms. "I'm only going out for a few days, it's not like I'm not coming back."

“You didn’t explain clearly just now.” Yu Lianxin looked at Qi Han. “Our wedding is coming up soon. Is there something that’s causing you to leave Shrek City?”

"Hmm..." Qi Han rubbed his chin, "Acquire the eighth spirit ring."

Yu Lianxin: "???"

"You're already level 80?" The girl couldn't help but widen her eyes. Three months ago, Qi Han was only at level 73 in soul power.

Level 7 in three months?!

"Ahem." Qi Han coughed lightly. "I'll explain this to you later; it's a little complicated."

Yu Lianxin's eyes flashed slightly, and a knowing look appeared on her face. "Alright, how about I go with you?"