Chapter 235: The Gourmet Map of Another World (2/2)
Bu Fang draped a robe over his body, with his chest left bare, and walked out of the bathroom. He inhaled deeply and tossed his headful of damp hair, instantly sending splashes of water flying everywhere.
He felt much more clear-headed after the shower. He sat by the window and patted his slightly numb face. As a light breeze brushed past, his moist strands of hair became somewhat chilled as they slapped across his face.
Accompanied by the slightly cool night winds, Bu Fang's eyes became hazy as his mind focused. The solemn voice of the system began ringing within his head.
”Host, the system's reward has been issued, please observe.”
The system's temporary tasks were always eccentric and unanticipated, such as using the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruits to create a dish this time. It was undoubtedly challenging given Bu Fang's current cooking abilities, and in completing the task his cooking improved a great deal. Every temporary task had proved beneficial to advancing Bu Fang's cooking skills.
Alas, the objective of the system was assisting Bu Fang to stand at the top of the food chain and become the God of Cooking in the Fantasy World.
To become a figure standing at the top of the hierarchical ladder, Bu Fang had to undergo numerous trainings. The system provided Bu Fang with a chance to cultivate different skill sets with each task. As Bu Fang's own rank advanced, the difficulty of these temporary tasks would also increase.
Bu Fang smiled knowingly and continued to keep his mind focused.
Host: Bu Fang
Gender: Male
Age: 21
True Energy Cultivation Level: Sixth Grade (Achieved the state of true energy materialization. As a man committed to becoming the God of Cooking in the Fantasy World, the host will face a difficult road ahead, filled with difficult challenges. Work hard, young man!)
Cooking Talent: Two Stars
Skills: Level Two Meteor Knife Technique (60/100), Level Two Big Dipper Carving Technique (0/100)
Instrument: Golden Dragon Bone Kitchen Knife (God of Cooking Set)
God of Cooking Cumulative Rating: Primary Level Chef (Cooking abilities have finally begun to shine. Talent has also been stimulated. Gaining mastery of Cutting and Carving Techniques. The path to becoming the God of Cooking has opened for you.)
System Level: Six Stars (Conversion ratio it at ninety percent. Host is allowed to capture ingredients. Host is allowed to take in cooking apprentices.)
System reward: recipe for Dragon Liver Popsicle and a fragment of the God of Cooking Set (2/3)
(System's reminder: The Gourmet Map of Another World has been activated. The host must visit a location on the map every week, study the local gourmet dishes of another world, and further complete the system's temporary tasks. Please expose yourself to the various local customs and practices, grasp the diverse types of gourmet delicacies, and fully experience the culture of fine foods. The doors to becoming the God of Cooking at top of the food chain have opened for you.)
Bu Fang snapped back into reality and instantly wrinkled his eyebrows. Having advanced to sixth level Battle-Emperor, Bu Fang's abilities were truly enhanced. Yet, at the same time, it seemed like the system's demands were also increasing.
”The Gourmet Map of Another World? What is that?” Bu Fang asked in puzzlement.
”The Gourmet Map of Another World is a map the system has created specially for the host outlining the various gourmet delicacies across the realm. On it are also details of the various local customs and practices as well as descriptions of diverse culture of fine foods,” the system replied solemnly.
Bu Fang was taken back. A gourmet map. But given the system's account, it sounded like he would need to travel across the entire Hidden Dragon Continent?
”As of now, the host's cultivation level only enables access to the map of the Light Wind Empire. As for that of the larger southern lands, the host must reach another breakthrough to retrieve.” The system clarified.
Bu Fang nodded his head. His cultivation level had only reached sixth grade Battle-Emperor. If he were to encounter a fierce warrior, such as an eighth grade War-God, he would have a slim chance at defending himself.
”Alright, system, what did you mean by allowed to take cooking apprentices?” Bu Fang wrinkled his brows again and asked perplexedly.
”After activating the Gourmet Map of Another World, the host will be absent from the Light Wind Empire intermittently for short periods of time. The store will need helpers in the kitchen, and so the host will need to take on cooking apprentices. The host must teach him or her a signature dish of the store within a set amount of time.”
Bu Fang tugged the corners of his lips. What the hell, ”What is the set amount of time?”
”To be determined by the system's evaluation of the apprentice's talent,” the system responded solemnly.
Bu Fang suddenly felt pain shooting up his ass. Take on apprentices… only the system could come up with something like that. But then again, it had its upsides. If he were to take a leave of absence from the Imperial City of the Light Wind Empire, the store didn't have to shut down business. The crystals earned from opening business directly affected his cultivation level, and in this sense it was convenient to have an apprentice.
However, the apprentice selection would be the next big problem.
”Temporary Task: The host must find two cooking apprentices and teach them the signature dishes of the store: Egg-Fried Rice, Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs, and Red Braised Meat. Task Reward: Recipe Journal.”
Bu Fang wore a deadpan face. As expected… the system issued yet another temporary task. Couldn't one even catch a breath around here?