Chat group: People are in the sandbox, the system just ran away

"Then I can only tell you that based on my estimation of the efficiency of the major food organizations in developing and utilizing the food world, in about twenty years, we should be able to capture rare ingredients of around level 100. And as you've seen from the Chikiri family, Isshiki Hui and his men are already able to obtain ingredients of level 100."

"In other words, if everything goes smoothly for you, your destination twenty years from now will only be the starting point for Isshiki Hui and the others. How big the gap will be is something you'll need to estimate yourself."

".Is that so? Twenty years from now, the best treatment I received at the peak of my career will only be the starting point for Isshiki Hui and the others now?"

Xiaolin Longdan had previously harbored the illusion that she could catch up with the gap of a few years, and perhaps the gap wouldn't be too big. But Li Xuan's speculation ruthlessly shattered her thoughts.

This cruel reality almost made Xiaolin Longdan unable to stand. The huge gap made her unable to even think about working hard. She was not much better than Isshiki Hui and the others. With such a huge gap in resources, it was indeed as Li Xuan said, that by then she might not even be qualified to look up to them.

"Is there still hope for us? If so, can you help us?"

Seeing that Kobayashi Ryodan had lost the ability to speak due to the shock, Ji Zhiguo Ningning stepped forward. Although she was also very desperate, she still maintained basic sanity.

"Of course there is hope. The Chikiri family's decision is not irreversible. For small fry like you, the Chikiri family doesn't mind giving me face when I speak. But why should I help you? I only talk to you to relieve my fatigue. As for helping you, that's another matter."

"How can we get you to help us? What's the price?"

Ji Zhiguo Ningning understood very well that since Li Xuan said so, he could help with this, but it was just a matter of price. As long as it could be negotiated, it would be easy. She had no shortage of money and power, and there were many people in other forces under Nakamura Ji who wanted to use their connections to beg for mercy.

"It's very simple. Actually, just as it's written in the information you have, I'm a playboy with many girlfriends. In fact, I get along well with the Chikiri sisters. If I bring this up, the Chikiri family will definitely regard you as my women. Even though Erina knows I'm a playboy, she will also be quite resentful. Then I will be at a big disadvantage."

"I didn't do anything like this in the first place, so I have to take the blame for you for no reason. This is impossible."

Li Xuan said this with a smile on his face, and his meaning was clear.

Chapter 114: Harvest Festival of the Dragon-Horned Griffin Lion

"You, you are kidding! Will the two sisters of the Chikiri family agree?"

For a moment, even the autistic Kobayashi Ryodan was so shocked that he couldn't speak. The three of them were now full of confusion.

Let’s not talk about what Li Xuan said before. The Chikiri family is now extremely powerful, and it can be said that it is unparalleled at the moment. How could it appear so humble? Both sisters of the Chikiri family allowed themselves to associate with Li Xuan, and this was when Li Xuan already had a harem. This is outrageous.

"Don't you realize it? Did you meet anyone else on the way here? Why don't you see how people around you react?"

After Li Xuan's reminder, Kobayashi Ryoudan, Kinokununi Ningning, and Akane Kubo Momo realized that although they were in such a noisy place like a banquet, they felt that the surroundings were very quiet, and other people just glanced at them, which was very strange.

"As you can see, I'm not an ordinary person. In fact, the gourmet world in the hands of the Chikiri family also came from me. Naturally, I want to help you. It's not difficult."

"If I want to, does that mean I'll just have to stand on the same starting line as Isshiki Hui and the others?"

"Senior, have you really decided?"

Ningning Jizhikuni seemed extremely surprised at what Kobayashi Ryodan said. Was he really going to betray himself?

"This man seems pretty good, I can accept him. But I can't stand having everything I've done denied, and then wasting my time in the future. Since I did something wrong, I have to pay a price to make amends. Compared to my own life, this is something I can accept as a price, so I can tolerate it."

Kobayashi Rindan seemed very calm. She had weighed the pros and cons. Li Xuan at least had good conditions in all aspects, and his appearance was impeccable. She could accept it, so an exchange was not impossible.

Ji Zhiguo Ningning stopped talking. She could understand Kobayashi Ryodan's thoughts, but she couldn't decide whether to agree or not.

"Of course not. I have two plans. The first is that if you stay here, you will definitely become a member of the Chikiri family, but I guarantee that you will be treated the same as members of the Chikiri family. This is my promise."

"Secondly, if you're willing, you can come with me. When you get to my territory, the treatment will naturally be much better. You can choose the ingredients from the gourmet world, and you can also bring some of your subordinates with you."

If the three people agree, Li Xuan can take away some good chefs and form a subordinate chef community. After all, chefs are very important in the food system. There are basically no people in the community who are truly willing to become chefs and have talent, so he still needs to train some chefs of his own.

"If you want me to agree, shouldn't you introduce yourself? Where are you from and who are you?"

Upon hearing this news, Ningning Ji Zhiguo was moved. Unlike Kobayashi Ryodan and Akane Kubo Momo, she came from a pastry family and had to consider the family behind her.

"Indeed, I will pass on some basic information about the small garden to you."

The three of them were stunned for a moment. The small garden and the millions of gods, where do these things fit in? Is there something wrong with the style of painting? This is completely different from what they had imagined before, such as aliens and human forces in the food world.

"So you are Zeus?"

Akane Kubo Momo asked foolishly. Li Xuan was a three-digit God King, and in her knowledge, the most famous God King who liked human girls was Zeus among the Greek gods.

"Why do you think so? I'm not that perverted, okay? Think about it, Zeus is a pervert who doesn't care about men or women, and even animals. If you say that again, I'll get angry."

Li Xuan pulled Qian Kubo Momo's little face hard. As a legal loli, she was still very cute.

"Besides, I just simply like beautiful girls. What's the problem? In the past, some emperors had three palaces, six courtyards, and seventy-two concubines. I'm a powerful man with three figures, but I can't compare to them. What's the big deal?"

"So, here's the thing. If you're willing, come find me. If you're not willing, forget it. I won't force you."

"Now that you've told us all this, do we still have a choice? Aren't you afraid that we won't tell others?"

Ningning from Jizhiguo felt that she was doomed.

"I feel like you still haven't adjusted your mindset. This is a world where the strong are respected. Why should I be afraid? Will it harm me if you tell others? Will they be able to resist me if I don't tell others? Is it possible? Impossible!"

After listening to this, Ningning from Jizhiguo also smiled. She thought she was thinking too much. Li Xuan was a three-digit God King. Humans were too insignificant. What would happen if they knew about it? It would only make them curry favor with the Kirigiri family even more.

After Li Xuan left, the three of them looked at each other, not knowing how to react for a moment. If there was only one person, it wouldn't be so awkward, and it wouldn't matter if they quietly agreed to Li Xuan's request.

"Let me make it clear. I've decided to agree. I really like adventure. The food world is already a paradise I've always dreamed of, and the Little Garden is simply a miracle. It's the embodiment of my ideal. I won't miss this opportunity."

Kobayashi Ryodan shook his blood-red hair and made a decision.

"I also agreed. There are many lovely things in the small garden. I must not miss them."

Although Akane Kubo Momo looks like a loli, she is actually a third-year student approaching graduation, and her heart is much more mature than her appearance.

"The seniors have already made their decision, and I won't struggle anymore. Let's go together."

Ji Zhiguo Ningning finally made up her mind and there was nothing to hesitate about anymore.

Since the three of them had already made their choice, Li Xuan naturally would not be polite and let the three girls graduate completely in one night.

At this time, Li Xuan did not stay for too long. Most of the talented people he knew in Jixingliao followed the Chikiri family, so it was not easy for him to poach them.

The only one who chose to remain neutral and stay in Totsuki Academy was the protagonist Soma Yukihira. Because of his sworn brother, Saiba Chaoyang, he did not choose to follow the Chikiri family. The others had only known him for less than half a month, so naturally they did not have a deep friendship with him. Since they had different ideas, they could not work together, so they did not try to dissuade him.

Now Soma Yukihira has become the only one who has escaped the Phichakiri family, but Li Xuan has no intention of helping him, just like he has no intention of helping the other three of the Ten Elites. He can only say that he will find a suitable chef when he has the chance in the future.

………………

Li Xuan brought Kobayashi Rindan and the other two girls as well as some excellent chefs who had close relationships with them back to the box garden and called Albedo. As the steward of the Great Tomb, she had good management skills, so Leticia and Black Rabbit also gave her some things, mainly responsible for handling the small and medium-sized communities under the current alliance.

"Albedo, Kobayashi Rindan, Kinokuni Nene, Akane Kubo Momo, and the chefs they brought with them will serve as the Gourmet Community directly under the Community. You are aware of the Community's current main development direction. This Community is very important. Please make good arrangements and ensure the resources and security are in place."

"Okay, Master. I will definitely make arrangements for these three sisters. Also, Lady Leticia has something important to discuss with you. When she informs us to see you, she will let you know."

"Okay, I know."

After Albedo took the people away, Li Xuan also walked quickly towards where Leticia was handling things. Could something have happened?

"Master, you are finally back. If you don't come back, I will leave."

Leticia said with some complaint.

"You're leaving again. Where are you going?"

"When Pest attacked Salamander some time ago, the South District's ruler, Avalon, was also attacked and his fate remains unknown. Now that the South District has lost the protection of the ruler, it has fallen into chaos. Because of this situation, the Dragonhorn Griffin Lion has applied for the position of ruler and is currently holding a harvest festival."

Li Xuan remembered this matter, and it was indeed true, but Avalon had nothing to do with the unblocking of Absolute Evil, so he didn't care much about it.

"When we held the Harvest Festival before, the leader and advisors of the Dragonhorn Eagle Lions came in person. Now, as the leader of the Grand Alliance, we must also show our respect. Although Miss Wakaba Himese and Izayoi and the others have also gone, which shows their great importance, it would be better for a senior cadre or leader to go."

"The timing is so perfect, I'll go too. Leticia, come with me."

"But Master, isn't this community too empty?"

Leticia was a little worried. Once she and Li Xuan left, there would really be very few people left in the community. The Sun Lions were currently patrolling around within their sphere of influence, and the headquarters was too empty.

"Have you forgotten about Alger? Even though she's keeping a low profile now, that's no reason for you to forget her."

Li Xuan rolled his eyes. Leticia wouldn't think that he didn't think about anything, right? He could travel around so easily without worrying about anything happening to the community, all thanks to Alger.

Although Alger did not act recklessly after Li Xuan completely unsealed her, but after seeing the double-digit hope, she completely ignited her fighting spirit, quietly lurked, summoned her old subordinates, and made preparations for the future. She was very low-key, but it was not a reason for Leticia to ignore Alger. After all, she lived here, and she could see Alger strolling out from time to time.

"........."

The air was silent for a moment, and Leticia's face turned red with shame. She was so embarrassed. How could she have forgotten the existence of Alger? She had just seen him yesterday.

"Alright, Master, I'm ready. Let's go and participate in the Harvest Festival of the Dragon-Horned Griffin Lion."

Li Xuan wanted to laugh but didn't dare to, facing Leticia's serious remarks. Among all his concubines, Leticia's status was second only to Black Rabbit. If he angered her, Li Xuan would probably be alone in his empty room for several nights.

Chapter 115: The Demon King's Remnant Giants Attack

After walking out of the outer gate on the hill, Li Xuan began to observe the scenery below.

The scene that greeted him included an underground city completely covered by a network of tree roots, and a water stage with cool water splashing everywhere.

A massive water tree, recognizable even from afar, straddles the river that flows to the Tolitunis Falls. Its many thick branches gushed out water like a waterfall. This is a tree that produces water. The community's water tree sprouted here.

The water flowing from the giant water tree flows through its branches and falls into the city. Then, it flows through the crystal-adorned waterways, flowing through the city with unrestrained force. The roots of the tree extend outward in a network, as if to cover the entire underground city. The waterways built along the gaps between them are made of processed green crystals. The giant water tree and the underground city built by digging into the riverbank. These two areas are collectively called Underwood.

However, ten years ago, the tree was caught up in a war with the Demon King, and most of its roots were destroyed. Now, thanks to the cooperation of many communities, it has finally recovered.

The organization that restored this area was none other than the Dragonhorn Griffin Lion Alliance, a coalition of multiple communities.

Sarateldorek vanished her blazing wings of fire and landed on the tree trunk.

Her long, red hair, like her sister Sandra's, fluttered in the wind, her healthy, tanned skin boldly exposed. Her outfit was so simple you could mistake her for a dancer. Above her eyes, which expressed a strong will, a pair of dragon horns, longer and more beautiful than Sandra's, radiated dominance.

As the leader of the Dragon Horned Griffin Lions, she had to welcome Li Xuan, the leader of the Grand Alliance.

Sarah looked at Li Xuan, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she lowered her head solemnly.

"Welcome. The Dragon-Horned Griffin Lion and I are both honored that you, the leader, have come here in person."

"Of course not. As an ally, the Dragonhorn Griffin Lion is holding a harvest festival, so naturally I have to come and observe the ceremony."

Although Li Xuan and Sarah were not interested in these formalities, they still had to be polite when there were outsiders present.

"But standing around chatting all the time isn't the solution. Everyone, follow me. I'll make you some tea."

Sarah led the way, passing various large and small branches, and finally entered the headquarters of the Dragon Horned Griffin Lion.

"First of all, I want to express my gratitude to you. Although I have left my hometown, let me still express my gratitude here. Thank you for helping Salamander defeat the Demon King. My useless brother and young sister would have been in great danger if they had been left alone."

Sarah lowered her head, and her red hair fell down, sweeping across the faces of the two people, and then she expressed her gratitude with a hearty smile.

"You're welcome! It wasn't me who was active in the Fire Dragon Birth Festival, but Izayoi and the others. I heard they also participated in this Harvest Festival. How did they perform?"

"Izayoi and the others have been here for two days now. They've performed very well and have won many Gift Games."

"Haha, that makes me feel relieved."

After a few pleasantries, Sarah started talking about business.

"I believe you, Alliance Leader, are aware that because Avalon, the original ruler of the Southern District, is missing, we, the Dragonhorn Griffin Lions, have been qualified to succeed him. Therefore, we are holding the Harvest Festival to prove our eligibility for the position of ruler. However, there is a problem now."

Sarah paused here and began to talk about the history of the past.

"The Underwood district was attacked by the Demon King ten years ago. Although they successfully defeated him, they were left with severe scars. Furthermore, the Demon King's remnants seem to be plotting revenge on the Underwood district recently."

"That demon king and his subordinates were all giants, primarily from the Fomorians of Celtic mythology, with a significant number of giants from Northern Europe as well. However, that demon king's clan was defeated and annihilated in the war, and the giants were reduced to a group of defeated soldiers."

Sarah stood up from her chair and rolled up the Alliance flag hanging on the wall. She took out a stone the size of a human head from the secret vault behind the flag and showed it to Li Xuan.

"After his defeat, the Demon King left behind a powerful boon. It's said that the Dead Eye of Barol can kill a hundred gods in an instant if the seal is broken. It's an extremely powerful boon."

"This eye is the target of those giants. The Celtic pantheon is an acquired pantheon. As long as they can obtain the Death Eye of Balor, giants with Fomorian blood will not only have the potential to use this gift, but may even awaken the related godhood. Therefore, those guys want to take back this divine eye, no matter what means."

"So you're asking us to help protect this harvest festival?"

Li Xuan raised his eyebrows. It was not impossible. As the leader of the big alliance, it was also his responsibility to provide protection for the community under his jurisdiction.

"No, although as a member of the Grand Alliance we can ask for your protection, if we want to secure our position as the dominant class, we still need to work hard on our own. Therefore, I hope that you, Alliance Leader, will not intervene until the Dragon Horned Griffin Lion is completely powerless."

Sarah has her own plans for the development of the community. Although it is understandable that the Dragon Horned Griffin Lion, as a member of the big alliance, accepts Li Xuan's protection, but as the ruler of the class, the Dragon Horned Griffin Lion cannot always rely on others and allies, and must stand up on its own.

"No problem, as long as nothing serious happens, I won't take action."

Just as Li Xuan made the promise, a group of giants tens of meters tall attacked the city.

Although the giants numbered only about two hundred at most, their attack shook the entire underground city. The outer walls had already begun to crumble from the impact, and if it weren't for the support of the great tree roots, they would have collapsed long ago.

Facing a massive attacker, a combined attack of numerous orcs and mythical beasts was needed to halt the enemy's advance. Even so, the outnumbered griffon lions should have held the advantage, but differing opinions echoed throughout the chaotic battlefield.

Chaos spread like an epidemic, and there was no order at all. The members of the Dragonhorn Griffin Lion had become a mob, each fighting on their own.

Sarah suddenly rushed out of the conference room, shaking her red hair that looked like burning flames and shouting loudly.

"If the guests were to protect the host, it would be an eternal disgrace to the Dragon Horned Griffin Lion!"

The guests were referring to Izayoi and the other three. These bold and daring people were worried that the ordinary gift games were too boring. Now these giants dared to come out and stop the Harvest Festival, so they could show their skills. As for Wakaba Himesaki, she had no intention of taking action against such trash. It would be nice to just be a spectator and watch Izayoi and the others perform.

Izayoi Sakamaki was the wildest, and each of his punches and kicks had great power. Of course, he was knocking the giants far into the sky to avoid destruction of the town.