108: Qin Jixing's Target

The biggest difference between a bronze grade Food Battle and an ordinary Food Battle is that both parties participating in the battle must offer a wager that matches the duel to the battle stage.

This wager cannot be chosen by themselves, but by the battle stage.

If there is a significant difference in culinary skills between the two parties in the battle, the price paid will naturally also differ.

Those with higher culinary skills might only use some valuable items on their person as a wager.

However, those with lower culinary skills might wager a part of their body.

It could be an arm, an eye, or even the most precious senses of taste or smell for a chef.

Not only that, but everyone who steps onto the battle stage must, in full view of the public, swear the most solemn oath with their Soul as a pledge, promising to give their all and spare no effort in this battle.

If anyone dares to deliberately hold back during the duel, the battle stage will impose the most severe sanctions on the transgressor with its ancient and irresistible Power of Rules.

At the same time, the battle stage will immediately terminate the duel, and the winner will not receive any rewards.

"Are you sure you want to have a bronze grade Food Battle with me?" Yang Fan asked incredulously.

In his understanding, although Han Fei's motive for choosing to compete with him was still unclear, judging from his youthful face and the student-like aura that had not completely faded, the other party was at most a newcomer who had just tasted the fruits of victory and had just been promoted to a Two-Star Gourmet Hunter.

And he, Yang Fan, had already been a Two-Star Gourmet Hunter ten years ago.

Although he still had a long and thorny Dao to go before being promoted to the ranks of Intermediate Two-Star Gourmet Hunters, his culinary skills, experience, and unique understanding of the art of cooking were by no means comparable to those of an ordinary Two-Star Gourmet Hunter.

The rules of the bronze grade Food Battle were like an invisible shackles, binding any thought of holding back.

This meant that, from any perspective, Yang Fan was convinced that he would win this battle.

But behind this victory was a ruthless judgment for the loser.

The loser would not only get nothing but also lose something important.

Facing Yang Fan's face, which was as calm as a deep pool yet held a hint of doubt, Han Fei's lips curved into a faint smile.

He raised his head slightly, with an undisguised composure and determination, and nodded slowly and confidently, "I'm sure."

These three words resonated powerfully, as if they had Transmigration through the noise and directly struck everyone's heart.

The surrounding air seemed to solidify instantly.

Immediately after, like a pot boiling over, the long-suppressed discussions of the surrounding students surged like a tide.

"Is this guy crazy? He knows he's going to lose but still wants to fight?"

"Is there something wrong with his brain?"

"What a pity for such a handsome face."

... All kinds of doubts and taunts intertwined.

Qin Jixing, sitting in the crowd, also had an incredulous look in his eyes.

His heart was turbulent, and he kept thinking about Han Fei's motive for doing this.

"Does he have the confidence to defeat Professor Yang?"

This thought had just flashed through his mind when Qin Jixing quickly denied it himself.

He shook his head gently and muttered to himself, "Impossible. Professor Yang has at least the strength of an Intermediate Two-Star Gourmet Hunter. How could he, being so young, possibly win?"

As the negative answer fell, more confusion, like a mist, once again enveloped his heart, "But if he has no chance of winning, why would he propose such a challenge?"

Just as Qin Jixing's mind was in turmoil, a warm fluctuation suddenly came from the inconspicuous ring on his index finger.

Qin Jixing sensitively caught this anomaly, his eyes lit up, and a surge of excitement welled up in his heart, "Teacher, you're awake?"

Before he finished speaking, a steady and slightly hoarse voice quietly sounded in his mind, "Yes, I feel it, the omen of the bronze-grade kung fu cuisine treasure chest appearing soon."

Upon hearing this, Qin Jixing's face showed ecstasy, "Appearing soon? Where?!"

The bronze-grade kung fu cuisine treasure chest was the key to his teacher's recovery.

As long as his teacher could recover, the curse problem that had plagued him for years could be solved.

It could be said that the bronze-grade kung fu cuisine treasure chest was something he was determined to get, because it concerned his future, his life!

"Currently, I cannot be sure, but it should be related to the upcoming Food Battle."

Hearing his teacher's words, Qin Jixing immediately looked at Han Fei and Yang Fan below.

"Could their duel produce a bronze-grade kung fu cuisine treasure chest?!"

This thought, like a spark, erupted in his heart, illuminating a light of hope he had never seen in his eyes.

It should be known that there are many ways for a kung fu cuisine treasure chest to be born, and one of them is as a reward for a High-level Food Battle.

If a chef performs well enough on the battle stage and wins the final victory, the battle stage will present the winner with generous rewards.

These rewards include, but are not limited to, kung fu cuisine treasure chests, valuable culinary experience, special recipes, expensive ingredients... "Teacher, do you think a bronze-grade kung fu cuisine treasure chest will be produced in their Food Battle?" Qin Jixing asked his teacher.

"I don't know, let's observe for now. If it really appears, have you thought about how to get the treasure chest?"

Qin Jixing nodded faintly, full of confidence, "Don't worry, Teacher, if it really appears, I have a way to make him willingly exchange it with me."

When he said this, Qin Jixing was full of confidence, seemingly not worried at all that the other party would refuse.

On the other side.

After repeatedly confirming that Han Fei was not joking, Yang Fan reluctantly went to the playground with him.

A bronze grade Food Battle requires a bronze grade Food Battle stage.

This stage is very large and requires more than ten people to set up.

With a series of steady knocks, silver plates gradually transformed into a majestic arena, each ray of its light like a tribute to the dreams of chefs.

And its completion quickly attracted the attention of many students from the Gourmet Academy.

Crowds surged like a tide, gathering around this battlefield where a culinary battle was about to unfold.

The final reward for a bronze grade Food Battle would be increased based on the number of spectators.

The more people watching, the better the reward the winner would receive.

Therefore, Han Fei actively requested a public battle.

"It's still not too late if you give up now," Yang Fan advised Han Fei.

He knew that Han Fei's identity was not simple and was worried that Han Fei would resent him for being punished for losing the battle.

Han Fei still looked calm, "Let's start quickly, I'm in a hurry."

His attitude made many people offstage very dissatisfied.

"Professor Yang has given him a way out, yet he still dares to put on such an arrogant look. I really want to see how he cries later."

"I think this guy's brain is filled with water. Now I'm curious about what his chosen wager will be later."

"I think it's best if it's an eye or a hand so he can learn his lesson."

... As some students posted about the battle on their Moments, it immediately attracted many people.

Among them were many students who had eaten Han Fei's chicken chop rice yesterday.

They were surprised, curious, supportive, or doubtful, and all joined the torrent of discussion.

"Isn't that the handsome guy who made super delicious chicken chop rice yesterday! I didn't expect him to have such courage to compete with the famous Professor Yang!"

"Is it really him who's going to have a Food Battle with Professor Yang?! Then I must go and see!"

"Although the young man's chicken chop rice is very delicious, can he really win?"

... Long Feihe and Cen Fei, upon receiving the news, did not delay at all and immediately rushed to the scene.

"Why is he having a Food Battle with Professor Yang?"

Cen Fei's brows were furrowed with confusion, her voice soft but unable to hide the surprise in her heart.

"I don't understand, he's always been a mystery to me," Long Feihe said faintly.

He clearly only showed the culinary skills of a One-Star Gourmet Hunter, yet he made food that even a Three-Star Gourmet Hunter couldn't make.

The secret hidden behind this lingered in Long Feihe's heart like a mist.

Just as Long Feihe was lost in thought, a hurried and rhythmic sound of high heels tapping on the ground came from far to near, interrupting his thoughts.

A graceful woman, with an undeniable aura, quietly approached him.

Long Feihe's body inexplicably trembled the moment the woman approached, as if a cold wind from the far north had penetrated his clothes, piercing directly to his bones, making him shiver involuntarily.

He stiffly turned his head, his gaze falling on a face that was both familiar and strange.

The Dean of Students, Yang Yu.

At this moment, her face was distorted to the point of being almost ferocious.

Her eyes were filled with a bloodthirsty light.

She was muttering some incomprehensible words.

"Damn bug..."

"Finally..."

"Finally, I can..."

"Chop you into mincemeat!!!"

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Some superpower settings introduction:

Wind attribute

Wind Blade

Features: Wind Blade is a formidable power. It spins at an astonishing high speed, forming sharp and incomparable Wind Blades, as if capable of tearing the Void Realm. These Wind Blades possess unparalleled sharpness, becoming a Sharp Weapon for cutting metal and rock.

When a Wind Blade attacks, its speed is so fast that people can barely react. They swiftly cut through the air like lightning, and everything in their path is ruthlessly torn apart.

Application: Cultivators can use Wind Blades for long-range attacks, forming a dense rain of Wind Blades to strike enemies. Wind Blades can also be used to cut through enemy's defensive equipment, rendering them unprotected.

Weaknesses: The attack power of Wind Blades relies on speed and sharpness, and may have limited effect against strong defenses. Additionally, controlling Wind Blades requires precise control and superb skill.

Tornado

Features: Tornado can create tornadoes for large-scale attacks. Tornadoes have powerful suction and destructive power, capable of swirling up and destroying everything.

Application: Cultivators can use tornadoes to attract and trap enemies, preventing them from escaping. Tornadoes can also be used to destroy enemy positions and structures, causing widespread destruction.

Weaknesses: Creating a tornado requires a longer time and a large amount of energy, making it difficult to use in fast-paced battles. Additionally, the destructive power of a tornado is difficult to control and can easily harm allies and oneself.

Wind Walk

Features: Wind Walk grants Cultivators extremely high speed and mobility, allowing for instantaneous movement. Wind Walk makes Cultivators flexible and versatile in combat, making them difficult for enemies to catch.

Application: Cultivators can use Wind Walk for rapid movement and surprise attacks, catching enemies off guard. Wind Walk can also be used to evade enemy attacks, maintaining one's own safety.

Weaknesses: Although Wind Walk is extremely fast, it requires a large amount of stamina and energy support, and prolonged use may lead to exhaustion. Additionally, Wind Walk has high requirements for terrain and environment, and its effect is limited in complex terrain.

Air Manipulation

Features: Air Manipulation can control air for defense and suffocation attacks. Air Manipulation can not only be used for attack but also to change the combat environment, affecting enemy movements.

Application: Cultivators can use air to form a defensive barrier, blocking enemy attacks. Air can also be used for suffocation attacks, extracting air from enemies, making them unable to breathe. Air Manipulation can also change the combat environment, such as forming wind tunnels, creating low-pressure zones, etc., affecting enemy movements and tactics.

Weaknesses: The attack power of Air Manipulation is relatively weak, with limited effect against powerful enemies. Additionally, Air Manipulation requires precise control and high concentration, otherwise it can easily get out of control.

Yin and Yang attribute

Yin Qi Manipulation

Features: Yin Qi Manipulation can control Yin Qi for cooling and weakening fire abilities. Yin Qi has powerful cooling and inhibitory effects, making it the nemesis of fire.

Application: Cultivators can use Yin Qi to cool and inhibit fire, forming ice attacks and defenses. Yin Qi can also be used to weaken the enemy's fire manipulation ability, preventing them from effectively unleashing fire attacks.

Weaknesses: Yin Qi Manipulation is relatively sensitive to sunlight and high-temperature environments, and its effect will be weakened in sunny and high-temperature environments. Additionally, the cooling effect of Yin Qi has limited effect on non-fire attacking enemies.

Sunlight Manipulation

Features: Sunlight Manipulation can use sunlight for healing and enhancement. Sunlight has warming and healing effects, capable of quickly restoring Cultivators' stamina and energy.

Application: Cultivators can absorb sunlight to restore stamina and energy, quickly recovering combat power. Sunlight can also be used to heal allies' wounds and diseases, enhancing the overall combat power of the team.

Weaknesses: Sunlight Manipulation needs to be performed in a sunny environment, and its effect is limited at night or on cloudy days. Additionally, the healing and enhancement effects of sunlight are relatively weak against direct enemy attacks.

Yin and Yang Fusion

Can balance and control two energies of Yin and Yang for powerful attacks and defenses. Yin and Yang Fusion enables Cultivators to flexibly respond to various situations in combat and exert maximum effectiveness.

Application: Cultivators can use Yin and Yang Fusion for various forms of attacks and defenses, such as Yin and Yang arrows, Yin and Yang shields, etc. Yin and Yang Fusion can also be used to regulate the Cultivator's internal energy, maintaining optimal state.

Weaknesses: Yin and Yang Fusion requires superb skill and extremely strong Mental Energy. A slight mistake may lead to energy imbalance and self-recrimination. Additionally, the effect of Yin and Yang Fusion may not be as strong as specialized abilities for single-attribute attacks.