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Chapter 58: Breakthrough in Knife Techniques

"Fu Ya! Have you heard the news? Senior Sister is out of seclusion!"

Fresh from the small shop, Fu Ya was pulled by Ying Shuang, who was excited to share the latest gossip she had uncovered. "They say Senior Sister reached level 80 during this seclusion. She's a 24-year-old Spirit Douluo powerhouse, that's so impressive!"

Senior Sister? Fu Ya blinked, and then quickly realized who Ying Shuang was referring to.

Senior Sister Yue Lengxin, the senior sister of the inner courtyard, was an admired presence even in the outer courtyard.

"It's such a pity that I've never met her. They say she's the most beautiful person in Shrek!" Ying Shuang giggled, hugging the soft and fragrant Fu Ya. "But I think our Fu Ya is the most beautiful."

Giving a wry smile at her friend who was taking this opportunity to flirt, Fu Ya shook her head.

Oh well, I just tricked her into eating brain flowers and exploding Intestines earlier, so I can let her have her fun now.

"Senior Sister is much more beautiful than I am. Stop talking nonsense," Fu Ya said. Unlike Ying Shuang, she had actually seen Senior Sister Yue's appearance once, by coincidence. She knew well that she fell short compared to Senior Sister Yue.

Though she said that, Fu Ya's mind began to wander.

She had heard that Senior Sister Yue loved food due to her food-type martial spirit, and that her greatest pleasure was tasting various dishes at the gourmet street.

Would she visit the boss's small shop? If she did, could Fu Ya get another chance to see Senior Sister Yue? After all, she's my idol! Lost in her daydreams, Fu Ya suddenly felt an unusual touch on her body, leaving her in silence.

"Ying Shuang?"

"Yeah?"

"Get your hands off me!"

"Hehe, Fu Ya, it seems like your chest has grown quite a bit recently! It’s bouncier"

"Quickly, let go of me!"

"Come on, Fu Ya, don't be stingy. Ah, ah, don't hit me! I won't touch you anymore!"

Emerging from the training space, Qi Han wore a smile on his face.

His hard work pays off.

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

Hmm. Although he had only completed this step for now, there was still a considerable distance to go before successfully making the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb.

But completing the deboning process had brought about a noticeable improvement for Qi Han.

The most obvious change was in his knife skills.

He had progressed from the proficient level to the mastery level.

With a flick of his hand, the kitchen knife was already gripped firmly.

His second Spirit ring remained white, showing no sign of change. Qi Han hadn't had the time to practice carving during this period; his carving skills were still at the novice level.

However, at this moment, Qi Han's first Spirit ring had turned into a bright purple.

As his knife skills broke through, his years of experience also increased. His first Spirit ring had reached the level of a thousand-year Spirit ring.

This also meant that even though Qi Han had only achieved a cultivation level of two rings, he could now unleash a thousand-year Spirit skill.

After absorbing the power of the second Spirit ring, Qi Han's Spirit power realm had reached level 22, thanks to the advancement task's Spirit power reward. If he wanted to further improve his cultivation, he could only rely on the main quest number five.

Oh right, speaking of which...

Qi Han opened the fifth main quest and took a look.

【Main Quest 5: Spread Your Fame

Make 95% of the original residents of Shrek City aware of the existence of the small shop.

Task Description: It's time to use your superb culinary skills to conquer a city!

Task Reward: 3x random recipe drops, 1x three-star random recipe, Spirit Power level +5

Quest Progress: 35/95】

(Huh? Did I read it wrong?)

Qi Han couldn't help but rub his eyes.

"System, I haven't opened the shop for ten days. Why did the quest progress change from 8 to 35?"

What kind of speed was this?

【System: In the ten days without the host's shop being open, the diners could only eat the food they used to eat before. After comparing the old and new, they understood the preciousness of the small shop's cuisine. As a result, they missed the small shop more, and the reputation of the small shop spread widely in a larger area.】

And this kind of operation?

Qi Han understood.

What was this? This was called being close yet distant!

Being a player, Qi Han understood this sly approach.

"System, what if I close the shop again for a few days now?"

Playing hard to get, you know.

If you learn it, you have to use it.

Who knows, if I close the shop again for a few days, maybe the quest will be completed?

The system remained silent for a moment before speaking in a calm tone.

【System: The host has already closed the shop for ten days. Now, if you close the shop again after only half a day of being open, the system doesn't mind. But are you sure the diners won't beat you up?】

Huh! How could that happen? His customers are all kind and pleasant, and they speak nicely. How could they bear to beat him up?

So, Qi Han shrank his neck and decisively said, "Since the customers treat me so well, I shouldn't disappoint their expectations."

The system fell silent once again, seemingly gaining a new understanding of its host's thick skin.

Outside Shrek City, a figure quickly landed on an empty space after flying over. After looking around to ensure that nobody saw his travel-worn appearance, Zhao Yunsheng swiftly adjusted his appearance. Satisfied with his transformation, he walked towards the gate of Shrek City.

Checking the time, he realized that there was about half an hour left before Qi Han's shop opened. It was perfect timing.

He would ask Old Wood later about what new delicacies had been added to the small shop. Old Wood stayed in the branch all day and didn't need to perform other tasks, so he must have visited the small shop for lunch.

Knowing about the new dishes beforehand would increase his anticipation.

With these thoughts, Zhao Yunsheng's steps became even more brisk.

Huh? Did someone call him?

Zhao Yunsheng raised an eyebrow. Faintly, he seemed to hear a familiar voice shouting, "Old Mountain Sparrow! Wait for me!"

Did old man Monkey really arrive already?

It couldn't be true. However, the voice became clearer and clearer.

Zhao Yunsheng looked at the crowd near the gate of Shrek City and then turned to look at a figure that seemed to exude an eerie vibe from a distance. His expression twitched.

With the strength of a Title Douluo, the powerful eyesight of an avian martial Spirit, Zhao Yunsheng could already see Tai Lei's current appearance.

(No, I can't stay here. I need to leave quickly and not let anyone know I know this guy!)

Zhao Yunsheng flashed a few times and instantly disappeared in Shrek City.

About several breaths after Zhao Yunsheng disappeared, a massive figure appeared in front of the gate of Shrek City.

"Boom." After unloading the carriage he had been carrying, Tai Lei untied the ropes from the bodies of the two red blood horses on the carriage and led them down.

The two red blood horses had lifeless eyes, and there was a bit of foam at the corners of their mouths. They were even having difficulty standing on the ground.

On the journey, they had gotten a bit motion sick.

Can you believe that the horses pulling the carriage got motion sick? The red blood horses felt like saying, "If you're up to it, you can try it!"

Being carried by a Title Douluo, who wouldn't feel dizzy!

Tai Lei nonchalantly reattached the reins to the bodies of the red blood horses. At this point, the two horses were no longer sick. As Tai Lei's massive hand wandered over their bodies, the fear and unspeakable memories from their hearts played back in their minds, causing them to tremble in terror.

Tai Lei patted the hindquarters of the two red blood horses and grinned, "Let's go!" The two horses neighed, obediently pulling the carriage and heading towards the city.

Leaving behind shattered eyeballs on the ground.

Soon, the tale of the Golden Gorilla Douluo, Tai Lei, carrying two red blood horses and a carriage full of goods as he ran back to Shrek City became the new gossip topic in the city.