Chapter 45: Starstone


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    Under normal circumstances, Star Power can only originate from a food fight or spirit battle between Spirit Chefs. The distribution of Star Power depends on the oue of the battle.


    It seems like a special rule in this world, it can’t be plundered, only the Food Spirit that has a contract with the Spirit Chef can absorb the Star Power belonging to the Spirit Chef.


    And the Stars tone, is a magical gem.


    It contains a great amount of leaderless Star Power.


    Any Food Spirit can absorb the Star Power inside once in contact with the Starstone, thus elerating its growth.


    Without a doubtpared to the normal food fights and spirit battles, this is a more efficient way to improve.


    However, Starstones are very precious.


    They are not products of nature but rather treasures made by the Spirit Chef Association in a special way.


    There is only one way for the Spirit Chef to get the Starstone.


    That is to participate in variouspetitions and achieve good results.


    The Spirit Chef Association has a very strict control system for Starstones.


    Not only does every Starstone have a strict traceability system, but the way to get Starstone rewards is also entirely different from other rewards.


    Starstone rewards must be absorbed under the supervision of the staff of the Spirit Chef Association immediately upon receipt.


    This measure is taken to preventpetitors from reselling Starstones, leading to illegal cirction of Starstones.


    Moreover, the Starstones are distributed to the Spirit Chef ording to the rounds of thepetition, rather than given out as a final reward.


    This practice is meant to use up the prepared Starstone rewards for thepetition more effectively, reducing the risk of storage.


    In this city-level cookingpetition,petitors ranked fifth to eighth will receive 1 Starstone reward, fourth ce will get 2, third ce will get 4, second ce will get 7, and first ce will get 11.


    After the top eight are determined in the scoringpetition, the eightpetitors will receive 1 Starstone for ces fifth to eighth.


    After the top four are determined in the eliminationpetition, the fourpetitors will receive the remaining 1 Starstone for the fourth ce.


    After the rankingpetition determines the top two, they will receive the remaining 5 Starstones for the second ce.


    Then, the top two will decide the first ce and will get the remaining 4 Starstones for the first ce; thest two will decide the third ce and will get the remaining 2 Starstones for the third ce.


    After carefully flipping through the booklet, Qin Lang and Dan Bao’s eyes were filled with anticipation.


    Their initial focus was on participation, but now they had a higher goal in mind.


    They must achieve as high a ce as possible in thispetition!


    Qin Lang is not sure how much Star Power a single Stars tone contains, nor how much Star Power is needed to upgrade a one-star Food Spirit to two stars.


    But if he could win 11 Starstones at once, it might give Dan Bao a chance to be promoted directly to two stars.


    And the opening of a Spirit Chef’s Star Vein is closely rted to the star level of the Food Spirit.


    In order for Qin Lang to open the second Star Vein and be qualified to contract a second Food Spirit, there is only one condition:


    That is, the first Food Spirit must be promoted to two stars!


    “Gudurulu!”


    A me of fighting spirit ignited in Dan Bao’s eyes.


    He’s aiming for the first ce!


    “Let’s do our best together!”


    Qin Lang rubbed Dan Bao’s ears, and his face also showed fighting spirit.


    In his previous life, he had participated in many cookingpetitions.


    He, Qin Lang, has never lost!


    Even if he has to face the Spirit Chefs of this world, Qin Lang will not back down.


    As they spoke, Qin Lang and Dan Bao were already standing at the door of the Starlight Restaurant.


    Looking at Luo Hui, who was busy tidying up the tables and chairs inside the Starlight Restaurant, preparing to start the dinner service, they smiled at each other and walked in.


    A momentter, Luo Hui’s surprised shout was heard from inside the Starlight Restaurant.


    “You got another badge?!”


    “I am Qin Lang, I need to sign here, right?”


    At the entrance of Qin Lang’smunity, a man and a spirit returning home after the dinner service time from preparing Steamed Bass at the Starlight Restaurant bumped into the transporter who was delivering beef to their doorstep at the scheduled time.


    After signing for the beef delivered from Zhen Niu Pavilion, they returned home with high expectations.


    “Gudoo?”


    Is there some delicious food?


    Expectation was written all over Dan Bao’s little face.


    Two nights ago, after earning the Fish Scale Badge, Qin Lang made Tomato Beef Brisket Noodlesplemented with a perfectly runny fried egg, which was incredibly delicious.


    Last night, after acquiring the Daisy Badge, Qin Lang made a delicious egg yolk crisp, which left Dan Bao more than satisfied.


    Today, they received the Teng Niu Badge and got some high-quality beef.


    Following the previous pattern, wouldn’t Qin Lang make some delicious food tonight too?


    “No, we’re not making food tonight.”


    Qin Lang ced the beef in the refrigerator’s freezerpartment.


    Eh?


    Eh?!


    Dan Bao looked keenly as the beef was ced in the fridge, not the kitchen. A look of disappointment shed across its small face.


    “Only kidding.” Seeing this, Qin Lang chuckled and rubbed Dan Bao’s small head, “Do you remember me asking Uncle Luo Hui for a half-day off before leaving the restaurantst night? We’re not needed for lunch service tomorrow.”


    Dan Bao blinked, then quickly recalled that little matter it hadn’t given much thought to.


    That’s right!


    Qin Lang has already obtained three Food Rmender Badges, thus qualifying for the city-level cookingpetition.


    So what is the day off tomorrow for?


    As Dan Bao gazed at him curiously, Qin Lang cleared his throat and put on a serious expression, as though making a grand announcement.


    “In celebration of our joint effort in acquiring all three Food Rmender Badges and qualifying for the city-level cookingpetition, I have decided to take you on a pic tomorrow!”


    “Gudoo?”


    Dan Bao tilted its yolk-colored face within its body.


    What’s a pic?


    “A pic is…” Seeing that Dan Bao didn’t understand the meaning of the word, Qin Lang paused before continuing, “We’ll take a variety of delicious things and go y in the countryside!”


    “Guloo!!!”


    Dan Bao’s eyes lit up in an instant.


    Keyword One: A variety of delicious things!


    Keyword Two: y!


    Both are its absolute favourites!


    They can pic! So cool!!


    Seeing Dan Bao’s sudden interest in a pic, Qin Lang continued his description.


    “We can spread arge tablecloth on thewn and ce all the prepared food on it, eating whatever we want.”


    “We can also find a spot near a river to have our pic, so we can not only y in the water but also have a chance to catch a fish, which we can then roast.”


    “What’s more, we can also bring a barbecue grill and grill meat outdoors.”


    “The beef short ribs we selected today are one of the best cuts of beef for grilling. The densely marbled beef short ribs will sizzle and ooze oil the moment they’re exposed to the me.”


    Watching Dan Bao’s glowing eyes and uncontroble drooling, Qin Lang couldn’t helpughing.


    “We need to get up early tomorrow morning to prepare for the pic.”


    “So we need to rest early tonight!”


    “Guduloo!”


    Dan Bao nodded vigorously.


    Forget about what to eat tonight, it was time to sleep!