Chapter 279: A Unique Temporary Task (1/2)

Chapter 279: A Unique Temporary Task

Translator: E.3.3.Editor: Vermillion

”Temporary Task: The host shall head to the Western Mystery City and join the armed forces as the army chef. During this period, please cook three dishes that the system deems satisfactory, but only with the available ingredients.

”The task reward: ten percent increase in your true energy cultivation, as well as one fragment of the God of Cooking Set (To become a chef at the highest level of the food chain, the God of Cooking in the Fantasy World, you must be able to cook gourmet delicacies even under the most difficult conditions. There are no limits when it comes to cultivating one's cooking skills. Work hard, young man).”

Bu Fang slouched in the chair before the entrance of the store, but his mind was ringing with the solemn voice of the system.

He forced open his sleepy eyes into a thin slit, and then suddenly widened them. His eyes lit up.

”Huh? Temporary task?” Bu Fang was taken aback as it had been a while since he last received a temporary assignment from the system. This sudden ambush almost made him jump up in surprise. The contents of this assignment also came as a shock to him.

”Join the armed forces and become the army chef?” Bu Fang's face was filled with perplexity as he blurted this out. His heart was filled with skepticism and puzzlement.

”Army chef, as in a cook that trails the forces? So basically a military chef. The system wants me to join the army… I mean, cook food for the army?”

Bu Fang widened his eyes as he smacked his lips. In all honesty, he was not pleased with this arrangement as being an army chef was no easy task. Not only did he need to keep up with the pace of the army and join their expedition… there was also the possibility of being forced onto the battlefield. Bu Fang felt extremely reluctant.

In his perspective… what did this even have to do with becoming the God of Cooking? Wasn't it enough to stay in the kitchen and work on one's dishes? Why was it necessary to join the army and tire himself to death?

Bu Fang's mouth twitched. Nonetheless, the system's reward this time was very enticing.

”Ten percent increase in my true energy cultivation, on top of one fragment of the God of Cooking Set… the prizes are attractive!” Bu Fang weighed as his heart thudded with excitement.

A ten percent increase in true energy cultivation could save Bu Fang a lot of time and energy. For someone eager to advance one's cultivation level as fast as possible, Bu Fang found the offer very practical.

Then there was the fragment of the God of Cooking Set, something that especially tickled Bu Fang's heart. As of that moment, he had collected two of three fragments. He thought he'd have to wait until his next advancement in cultivation to receive another piece. This sudden task was truly unexpected.

Bu Fang leaned back into his chair and stared at the sky blankly, debating with himself inside.

The sound of footsteps resounded in the small alleyway. Xiao Yanyu and her brother, Xiao Yue, made their way through.

Xiao Yanyu had returned to the Imperial City a couple of days ago since everything back in the Southern City was finally settled. Though the Xiao family in the Southern City gained nothing from the great battle, and even suffered some losses, fortunately, it was nothing too unbearable.

Xiao Xianyu stayed a couple more days in the Southern City and then departed for the Imperial City. Now that the entire Light Wind Empire had fallen into chaos, with the uprising of wars everywhere, Xiao Meng was anxious for her safety and requested for her return.

Yet once Xiao Yanyu returned to the capital, Xiao Meng was immediately off to the battlegrounds.

”Owner Bu, please give me a jar of Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine.”

Xiao Yue stepped into the store and found a familiar seat. He made his order with a raspy voice, beckoning at Bu Fang, who was lying on a chair before the front door.

Xiao Yanyu also ordered a couple of dishes with Ouyang Xiaoyi.

Bu Fang stood up from his chair, stretched himself, and took a couple of steps with hands behind his back. Then, he nodded at Xiao Yanyu and Xiao Meng before stepping into the kitchen.

Inside, Xiao Xiaolong and Yu Fu were cooking away. Their skills had clearly improved over time. Though they still couldn't compare with Bu Fang, they had reached a level that Bu Fang deemed basically acceptable.

Pulling out his knife, Bu Fang began to prepare the ingredients. With his mind totally focused, he had become even more proficient with his knife skills, allowing him to process the ingredients more efficiently and swiftly.

Bu Fang did feel like his knife techniques reached a bottleneck since he had already fulfilled the Meteor Knife Technique Proficiency.

He lit up the fire and heated the pot, with movements flowing like streams of water. The dishes were quickly cooked under his hands. An intoxicating aroma drifted out of the kitchen and pervaded the air within the store.

Not after long, Bu Fang finished up and placed the dishes on the kitchen window, to be carried off by Ouyang Xiaoyi.

Bu Fang wiped his hands and carried a jar of Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine out of the kitchen. He approached Xiao Yanyu and Xiao Yue's table and handed the wine jar to the latter.

Xiao Yue popped open the lid on the wine jar and poured himself a cup, happily taking a sip.

Bu Fang pulled over a chair and sat across from them as he calmly studied the two.