A Bite of Douluo Continent

Yu Lianxin stood quietly in front of the Sea God Pavilion. Soon, the half-closed door was opened, and a slightly hunched figure looked at the girl in front of her. It was an old woman, but you could still vaguely see the beauty of her youth in her eyes. Her eyes were full of affection. "Girl, come in."

Seeing this frail figure, Yu Lianxin was also moved. She smiled, a smile that even the Sea God Lake paled in comparison.

"Teacher, I'm out of seclusion."

As she followed the old woman into the golden tree, her bright eyes watched the old woman's retreating figure with a hint of worry.

After months of seclusion, the teacher looks a bit older.

"Don't worry about me, I can still hold on for a few more years." The old woman sensed the worry in Yu Lianxin's eyes and spoke softly, turning back to look at her proud disciple, "I still want to see you get married."

"Teacher!" Yu Lianxin pursed her lips, but her face inexplicably flushed. Her original aloof image had long since disappeared, and in front of her teacher, she showed more of a charming and innocent girlish demeanor.

The old woman had watched Yu Lianxin grow up since she was a child, and the two were like mother and daughter. This was not the first time she had cared about Yu Lianxin's important life events. "You never participate in the annual Sea God's Fate event at Sea God Lake. You say there are no male students you like in the inner academy. Why don't you give them a chance?"

"No way, none of them can cook." Yu Lianxin pouted, looking somewhat unhappy.

"Oh right, I forgot you're such a glutton. I remember you saying when you were little that you wanted to marry a cook." The old woman's face showed a hint of nostalgia, and her gaze towards her apprentice held a touch of teasing.

"Do you really want to marry a cook now, girl?"

“It’s not impossible,” Yu Lianxin said stubbornly, then rolled her eyes, “but the cook has to be able to beat me.”

"Can he beat your cook?" the old woman muttered under her breath, then shook her head and chuckled. "Forget it, I'm afraid I'll never see you find your other half in this lifetime."

As they spoke, the two paused slightly, and a room appeared beside them.

Pushing open the door to the room, a rich floral fragrance wafted out. Yu Lianxin took a deep breath and exclaimed, "Teacher, the fragrance of this room is different every time I come in."

"Come often if you like. You can keep this old woman company. I don't have much to do these days, so I just tend to these flowers and plants for amusement." The old woman picked up a watering can and began watering the pots of brightly colored flowers on the balcony. "Sit down."

"Okay." Yu Lianxin nestled comfortably on the sofa, hugging the pillow beside her, her firm, soft breasts leaving shallow marks on the pillow. "Teacher, I'm level 80!"

"I sensed it long ago." The old woman's eyes showed a hint of emotion. "A twenty-four-year-old Soul Douluo... this talent is on par with the original Shrek Seven Devils."

"Let's set off tomorrow. My old body needs some exercise."

"Huh?" Yu Lianxin looked up and blinked. "Where are we going?"

"You silly girl, what else can you think about besides food?" the old woman said irritably. "Of course, it's going to the Star Dou Great Forest to help you hunt for your eighth spirit ring."

"Get some rest tonight, and we'll set off tomorrow."

"Hmm... okay." Yu Lianxin pouted.

It seems my wish to try some new food at the food street tonight will be dashed; I'll have to wait until I get back.

I wonder what new delicious foods have appeared on the food street since I last visited a few months ago?

Chapter Fifty-Eight: Breakthrough in Knife Skill

"Fuya! Have you heard? Senior Sister has emerged from seclusion!"

Fuya, who had just returned from the small shop, was excitedly told by Ying Shuangshuang about the latest gossip she had heard: "It is said that Senior Sister has reached level 80 this time after she came out of seclusion. She is a Soul Douluo powerhouse at the age of 24. That's amazing!"

Senior Sister?

Fuya was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized who Ying Shuangshuang was talking about.

Yu Lianxin, the senior disciple of the inner courtyard, is admired by everyone, even in the outer courtyard.

"What a pity, I've never met that senior sister. She's said to be the most beautiful woman in Shrek Academy!" Ying Shuangshuang chuckled and hugged the sweet and soft Fuya. "I think our Fuya is the most beautiful woman."

Fuya rolled her eyes at her best friend who was trying to take advantage of her, and shook her head.

Fine, I just tricked her into eating pig brains and pork intestines, so I'll let her have her way this time.

"Senior Sister is much prettier than me, don't talk nonsense." Ying Shuangshuang had only heard of Yu Lianxin but had never actually seen her. Fuya, however, was different. By chance, she had seen Senior Sister's appearance with her own eyes, so she knew very well that she was still far inferior to Senior Sister.

Even so, Fuya couldn't help but start daydreaming.

I heard that because of her food-type martial soul, the senior sister has a special love for food, and her greatest pleasure is to taste all kinds of food in the food street.

Will she go to the boss's shop? If she does, will I be able to see my senior sister again?

She's my idol!

As her mind wandered, Fuya suddenly felt some strange sensations on her body, which made her fall silent.

"Shuangshuang?"

"Huh?"

Take your hand off me!

"Hehehe, Fuya, you seem to have grown quite a bit recently!"

"Get it away from me right now! Aaaaaaah!"

"Little Fuya, don't be stingy! I... Ahhh, don't touch me! I won't touch you anymore!"

...

As Qi Han stepped out of the training space, a smile appeared on his face.

Hard work pays off.

After such a long time, he finally completed the step of deboning the whole fish.

Well... we've only completed this step so far, and there's still a long way to go before we can successfully make the fish-belly-hidden-sheep.

However, the improvement Qi Han received from completing the deboning of the whole fish was obvious.

The most obvious improvement is in his knife skills.

He progressed from the proficient level to the master level.

In a flash, the kitchen knife was already in his hand.

His second spirit ring remained white, showing no signs of movement. He hadn't had time to practice his carving skills during this period, and his carving skills remained at the beginner level.

At this moment, Qi Han's first spirit ring had turned into a bright purple.

As his swordsmanship improved and his age increased accordingly, his first spirit ring had reached the level of a thousand-year spirit ring.

This also means that although Qi Han only has a cultivation level of two rings, he can already unleash a thousand-year soul skill.

After absorbing his second soul ring and adding the level he gained from the soul power reward during the advancement mission, Qi Han's soul power level has reached level twenty-two. If he wants to improve his cultivation level again, he can only rely on the fifth main quest.

By the way, speaking of which...

Qi Han opened the fifth main quest and glanced at it.

Main Quest Five: Becoming Famous

Make sure 95% of Shrek City's original residents know about the shop's existence.

Mission Description: It's time to conquer a city with your culinary skills!

Quest Rewards: 3 random recipes, 1 three-star random recipe, +5 Soul Power Level

Task progress: 35/95

Eh?

Did I see it wrong?

Qi Han couldn't help but rub his eyes.

"System, I haven't opened my shop for ten days, why has the task progress increased from 8 to 35?"

What kind of speed is that?

[The host closed the shop for ten days, forcing customers to return to their usual meals. The contrast between the past and present made them appreciate the value of the shop's food even more, leading to a greater longing for the restaurant. As a result, the shop's reputation soared, and it became known far and wide.]

And this kind of operation?

Qi Han understood.

What is this called?

This is called being neither too close nor too distant!

He's such a scumbag, Qi Han knows exactly what he's doing.

"System, what do you think about me closing down for a few more days now?"

It's about being neither too close nor too distant.

Once we've learned it, we have to put it to use.

Maybe if we close for a few more days, the mission will be accomplished?

The system remained silent for a moment before speaking softly.

[The host has been closed for ten days, and now it's only been open for half a day before closing again. This system doesn't really care, but is the host sure they won't get beaten to death by the customers?]

Ah!

How could that be? My customers are all kind and friendly, and they speak so nicely. How could they bear to kill me?

So Qi Han shrank his neck and spoke decisively, "The diners have been so good to me, I shouldn't let them down."

The system fell silent again, seemingly having gained a completely new understanding of the shamelessness of its host.

...

Outside Shrek City, a figure flew over and landed quickly on an open space. After looking around and making sure no one saw him in his travel-worn state, Zhao Yunsheng quickly tidied himself up and then strolled with satisfaction toward the Shrek City gate.

Looking at the sky, there was still about half an hour before Qi Han's shop opened, which was just in time.

I'll ask Old Wood in a bit what new food items the shop has added. He stays at the branch office all day and doesn't need to do any other tasks, so he must have been to the shop at noon.

Knowing what new dishes are coming out first can increase your anticipation.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yunsheng's steps became even lighter.

Huh? It sounds like someone is calling me?

Zhao Yunsheng raised an eyebrow, vaguely hearing a familiar voice shouting, "Old Sparrow! Wait for me!"

Am I hallucinating? How could the old monkey have arrived so quickly?

That can't be...

However, the sound then became increasingly clear.