Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 218 Improvement

Gao Xingchen's brows trembled, and he was about to speak, but was gently pulled back by Nanli. Nanli took a deep breath, resisted the weakness of his body, and said to the Gao family leaders and others: "My fellow uncles, I know you are resentful and suspicious of me and Xingchen. But please believe that everything Xingchen and I have done is for the family and for the Nine Stars Realm. Now that we are facing a powerful enemy, we should unite instead of fighting among ourselves!"

The Gao family head and others looked at each other, and although the suspicion in their eyes did not diminish, they did not continue to force it. After all, Nan Li's words made sense, and Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's strengths were obvious to all, and many people present had received their favors.

Gao Xingchen knew that this was not the time to act on impulse. He suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, I know you have doubts in your hearts. I can guarantee with my life that Nan Li and I have never done anything to betray the family. As for the truth of the matter, I will find out sooner or later and give you an explanation."

Seeing Gao Xingchen's sincere attitude and firm tone, everyone's suspicion was slightly alleviated. At this time, Xuanfeng, who had been silent all the time, stood up. He walked to Gao Xingchen, patted him on the shoulder, and said loudly: "I believe in Xingchen and Nanli! We all know what kind of people they are. The most urgent task now is how to deal with the invasion of the Nan family and find out the truth of the matter!"

Xuan Feng's words were like a stone that caused a thousand waves. The crowd was talking about it, and most people expressed their willingness to believe Gao Xingchen and Nan Li. Seeing this, the Gao family leader and others could not say anything else, and could only temporarily suppress their dissatisfaction.

"Xingchen, Nanli, are you okay?" Xuanfeng asked with concern.

Gao Xingchen shook his head to show that he was fine. Nan Li smiled and said, "I'm fine. I'm just a little exhausted. I'll be fine after a rest."

"That's good. You guys take a rest first. I'll be back soon." After Xuanfeng said that, he turned and walked into the crowd to discuss with everyone.

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li found a secluded place to sit down. Nan Li leaned on Gao Xingchen's shoulder and asked in a low voice: "Xingchen, what should we do next? The Nan family came with great force this time, and I'm afraid they have bad intentions."

Gao Xingchen gently stroked Nan Li's hair and comforted her, "Don't worry, there will always be a way out. We will definitely be able to get through this difficult time."

"But……"

"I know what you are worried about." Gao Xingchen interrupted Nan Li, "Don't worry, I won't let them hurt you."

Nan Li raised her head and looked at Gao Xingchen affectionately, her eyes full of trust and dependence.

At this time, Xuan Feng came back. He walked up to Gao Xingchen and Nan Li, with a hint of excitement on his face, and said, "I have thought of a way that may be able to resolve the current crisis!"

"What method?" Gao Xingchen and Nan Li asked in unison.

Xuan Feng smiled mysteriously and said, "Delicious food!"

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were both stunned when they heard this. They looked at Xuanfeng in confusion, waiting for his explanation.

Xuan Feng paused, cleared his throat, and explained, "Think about it, food is the first necessity of the people, and the power of food is infinite! We can take this opportunity to hold food festivals in various places and conquer people's hearts with food. In this way, we can not only enhance your and Nan Li's prestige in the hearts of the people, but also take the opportunity to win over the hearts of the people and expand our power!"

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, and a gleam of light flashed in their eyes. Although this idea sounds a bit far-fetched, it is still a good idea.

"Let's start preparing without further ado!" Gao Xingchen said decisively.

So, with the help of Xuanfeng, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li began to prepare for the food festival. They traveled to every corner of the Nine Star Realm, looking for rare ingredients, researching unique recipes, and striving to make every dish perfect.

Soon, the first Food Festival kicked off under the attention of the public. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li personally cooked and presented delicious dishes for the public.

People came from all directions to taste the food they had never tasted before, with happy smiles on their faces. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's cooking skills conquered everyone's taste buds and warmed their hearts.

The food festival was a huge success, and Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's reputation also rose. They conveyed love and hope through food, and gradually won the support of more and more people.

At a food festival, an old man in plain clothes, but with a noble temperament, caught Gao Xingchen's attention. The old man tasted the dishes made by Gao Xingchen himself, and a gratified smile appeared on his face.

“Young man, you are a good cook, you are very talented.” The old man put down his chopsticks and praised.

"Thank you for the compliment, senior." Gao Xingchen said modestly, but his heart was full of doubts. He did not remember knowing this old man.

"My last name is Meng, and I'm a chef." The old man introduced himself, "I travel all over the world, just to find people who can make truly delicious dishes. You are the most talented young man I have ever seen."

Gao Xingchen then realized that the old man was actually a top chef who had been in seclusion for many years, known as "Chef Meng". Chef Meng was impressed by Gao Xingchen's cooking skills and character, and decided to join their team and teach him everything he had learned throughout his life.

The addition of Chef Meng has injected new vitality into Gao Xingchen and Nanli's team. He not only taught everyone many cooking skills, but also used his connections to raise a large amount of supplies and funds for the team. With the help of Chef Meng, Gao Xingchen and Nanli's strength has also been further improved.

However, they didn't know that even greater challenges were waiting for them...

The arrival of Chef Meng has injected new vitality into Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's team. The originally simple kitchen was transformed into an orderly one by Chef Meng, and all kinds of rare ingredients filled the warehouse. Chef Meng not only taught the cooking skills he had learned throughout his life, but also used his connections in the food industry to raise a large amount of supplies and funds for the team, solving their worries.

"Xingchen, you need to be more delicate with your knife skills. You see, when you cut this Lingzhi fish, you have to follow the grain to preserve its freshness." Chef Meng demonstrated and patiently instructed Gao Xingchen. Gao Xingchen was open-minded to learn and did not dare to slack off. He knew that the art of gourmet food was profound and he still had a long way to go.

"Miss Nanli, you have a good grasp of the heat, but you can improve a little bit. This 'Nine Layers of Ice and Fire' requires nine different flames to cook, and the temperature and time of each flame must be precisely controlled to bring out the best taste of the ingredients." Chef Meng turned to Nanli and taught her his unique skills. Nanli was extremely talented and understood everything quickly, and soon mastered the essentials.

In addition to cooking skills, Chef Meng also taught Gao Xingchen and Nan Li some knowledge about ingredients. He told them that the Nine Stars Realm was rich in resources, and many seemingly ordinary ingredients actually contained huge energy. As long as they mastered the correct method of use, they could maximize these energies and improve their own strength.

Under the guidance of Chef Meng, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's cooking skills improved by leaps and bounds, and the food they made became more and more delicious, attracting more and more people to come. The scale of the food festival also became larger and larger, becoming a major event in the Nine Star Realm.

However, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li did not forget their mission. They understood that food was only a means to an end, and their ultimate goal was to overthrow the rule of the mysterious organization and restore order to the Nine Stars Realm.

They never slacked off in their cultivation. The arrival of Chef Meng made them realize that food and cultivation are not separate, but can complement each other. By studying the characteristics of ingredients, they found a way to combine food and magic weapons.

Gao Xingchen incorporated his own magical weapon, the Star Sword, into the dishes. The Star Sword contains powerful star power, which can enhance the energy of the ingredients, making the dishes more delicious, and also improve the cultivation of the eater. Nan Li incorporated his own magical weapon, the Ice Soul Needle, into the dishes. The Ice Soul Needle can freeze the deliciousness of the ingredients, making them more durable, and can also improve the spiritual power of the eater.

Through continuous attempts and innovations, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li perfectly combined the magic weapon with their own spiritual power, and their strength was greatly improved. They believed that as long as they persisted in their efforts, one day they would be able to defeat evil and realize their ideals.

However, just as they were about to attack again, a powerful aura enveloped the entire camp, and a dangerous aura quietly descended...

The arrival of Chef Meng has injected new vitality into Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's team, and the power of food has gradually given them the upper hand in their confrontation with the mysterious organization. However, just as they are preparing to strike again and destroy the mysterious organization's stronghold in one fell swoop, danger arrives quietly.

"boom--"

There was a deafening roar, and the entire camp shook violently. Gao Xingchen was practicing knife skills, and the Lingzhi fish in his hand was almost shaken away. He looked up and saw that the sky in the distance was shrouded in blood red, and the powerful spiritual power fluctuations swept over like a tsunami.

"Not good! They are from a mysterious organization!" Nan Li's face was solemn. She keenly realized that the newcomers were very powerful and were by no means comparable to the mob before.

"Everyone, prepare for battle!" Gao Xingchen reacted quickly. With one order, the entire camp instantly entered a state of preparation for battle. Chef Meng and other members evacuated to a safe area in an orderly manner, while Gao Xingchen and Nan Li faced the terrifying pressure and rushed to the front of the battlefield.

The number of enemies far exceeded their imagination, and they came in a black mass, like a swarm of locusts. The leaders exuded a frightening aura, and were obviously the elite forces of the mysterious organization.

"Xingchen, be careful!" Nan Li warned in a low voice, and the Ice Soul Needle in his hand turned into streams of light, repelling the enemy in the front. Gao Xingchen was not to be outdone, and drew his Xingchen Sword, with a sharp sword energy that forced the enemy back again and again.

However, two fists are no match for four hands. Facing the enemy's overwhelming offensive, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li gradually felt powerless. To make matters worse, the enemy seemed to be well prepared. They used a formation to separate Gao Xingchen and Nan Li, trying to defeat them one by one.

"Nanli!" Gao Xingchen anxiously called out her lover's name, but was entangled by the enemy and could not escape. Nanli was also caught in a tough battle. Although she was powerful, she gradually felt exhausted when facing enemies that were several times her size.

There was another loud bang, and Gao Xingchen was blown away by a powerful force and fell heavily to the ground. He struggled to get up, but found that everything in front of him became blurry.

“Xingchen!” Nan Li’s heart-wrenching cry came from afar, but Gao Xingchen had already lost consciousness, and everything in front of him was dark…

When Gao Xingchen woke up again, he found himself in a dense forest. It was quiet except for the sound of birds singing and the wind blowing through leaves. He struggled to sit up, feeling sore all over and his spiritual energy was exhausted.

"Nanli..." Gao Xingchen called out in a low voice, his heart filled with worry and uneasiness. He was now alone and in danger, and he had no idea what Nanli's situation was.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

At this moment, a sound of breaking through the air was heard. Gao Xingchen looked up suddenly and saw several black shadows surrounding him from all directions.

"Gao Xingchen, you can't escape!" the leader said sinisterly, "Just surrender!"

Gao Xingchen recognized that these people were the members of the mysterious organization that had besieged him before. His heart sank, and he knew that he had to escape from here as soon as possible to have a chance to find Nan Li and find out the truth.

He took a deep breath, endured the pain in his body, and clenched the Star Sword in his hand, ready to face new challenges...