56: Array Training

It was an ancient-style building with upturned eaves, and a dark brown wooden plaque hung above the doorway, inscribed with three powerful characters.

Yu Shan Workshop.

Mo Yan pushed open the thick wooden door, and a warm current, mixed with the aroma of food, greeted him, dispelling the severe cold outside.

The interior of Yu Shan Workshop was more spacious than it appeared from the outside, and it was clean and tidy.

To the right was an area large enough to accommodate a hundred people dining at once.

To the left was an open kitchen, with various cooking utensils neatly hung on the wall.

One of the stoves was burning, and the pot was steaming, emitting a rich meaty aroma.

A familiar figure was busy in front of the stove.

It was Aunt Zhao.

She wore a simple and clean apron, stirring the pot with a large spoon, a kind smile on her face, and humming an unknown tune.

Hearing the door open, Aunt Zhao turned around, and seeing it was Mo Yan, her smile became more genuine; she quickly put down the spoon and wiped her hands.

“Adult, why have you come?” she asked in surprise, her tone very respectful.

“Just came to take a look.” Mo Yan nodded, his gaze sweeping over the interior, “Are you used to it here?”

“Very used to it.” Aunt Zhao nodded quickly, a simple smile on her face, “This Yu Shan Workshop is so much better than the small kitchen from before!”

“The place is spacious, the kitchenware is complete, it’s bright and clean, and cooking is much easier!”

She pointed to a brand new large iron pot nearby: “Adult, look, this pot is new, the fire burns strong, and stewing meat is much faster!”

Mo Yan’s gaze fell on the stove, which was more refined than an ordinary one, with a knob to control the fire at the opening.

A rare-grade building, even if it was just a kitchen, indeed had different details.

With a thought, the attribute panel of the Yu Shan Workshop unfolded before him.

[Yu Shan Workshop]

Rank: Lv1

Quality: Rare

Type: Special Building

Current Functions:

Head Chef: Aunt Zhao (Chef · Beginner)

Cooking: Can make ordinary food, increasing the satiety and recovery effects of food (affected by Chef skills).

Ingredient Preservation: Ten thousand units of ordinary ingredients stored in the workshop are not easily spoiled.

Special Functions (Unlocked):

1. Ling food Research: Can research special recipes containing Spiritual Qi.

(Requirement: Ling Chef stationed)

2. Ling food Production: Can produce food containing faint Spiritual Qi according to recipes, providing beneficial effects to consumers.

(Requirement: Ling Chef stationed)

Upgrade Requirements (Lv1 -> Lv2): wood x7600, stone x3200, iron ore x400, Origin Stone x50

Prosperity: +50

Description: A special kitchen-type building with the potential to produce Ling food, but requires a professional Ling Chef to unleash its true value.

Mo Yan looked at the few lines of gray “Unlocked” text on the panel, his eyes slightly moving.

Ling food!

This was the true value of the Yu Shan Workshop.

Food that could contain Spiritual Qi and provide beneficial effects to consumers would be of great help, whether for the training and recovery of Soldiers, the improvement of the Physique of the residents, or even his own Cultivation.

Unfortunately, it required a Ling Chef.

Although Aunt Zhao was diligent and capable, she was just an ordinary chef and could not handle this special cooking that contained Spiritual Qi.

Following the Spirit Planter, Blacksmith, and Teacher, the territory now had another urgent talent gap—a Ling Chef.

He should refresh the Tavern more often when he had time, and recruit useful talents first, to avoid a shortage of people in the future.

“Adult, would you like to try the freshly stewed meat soup?” Aunt Zhao asked enthusiastically, picking up a clean wooden bowl.

“No need, you go ahead and be busy.” Mo Yan shook his head, “Just make sure everyone’s meals are good.”

“Alright, yes, Lord, rest assured!” Aunt Zhao responded.

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When Mo Yan returned to the Ice Crystal Cabin, Gun Gun was sitting cross-legged on the bed, with the five Origin Stones placed in front of him, surrounded by faint Spiritual Qi fluctuations, still diligently Cultivating.

He lightened his steps and walked to the bed; with a thought, the emerald bamboo, which was entirely green, appeared in his hand.

Gun Gun sensed something, his eyelashes trembled a few times, and he slowly opened his eyes.

When he saw that it was Mo Yan, that trace of drowsiness was instantly replaced by surprise, and a happy “gurgle” sound came from his throat; he kicked his short legs, wanting to pounce over.

But his gaze was quickly drawn to the emerald bamboo in Mo Yan’s hand.

“Gurgle?” Gun Gun tilted his head, curiously approaching, carefully touching the cool bamboo body, and letting out a surprised gasp, “Mo Yan, this bamboo… it’s so cool and smells so good!”

Mo Yan then handed the emerald bamboo to him.

“This is for you, a new weapon.”

Gun Gun felt the familiar aura coming from the emerald bamboo; it was much more comfortable than his previous half-bamboo!

“For Gun Gun?” He looked up in surprise.

Mo Yan smiled: “Of course.”

“Thank you, Mo Yan!” Gun Gun cheered, hugging the emerald bamboo and spinning around, almost tripping himself.

He excitedly waved the emerald bamboo, making whooshing sounds.

Watching Gun Gun’s fondness for it, Mo Yan also felt a sense of relief.

His gaze turned to the corner of the room, where a palm-sized circular Formation Plate lay quietly.

Let’s try Cultivating first, and Gun Gun can join too.

“Perfect, let’s try the effect of this Formation Plate, you come too.” Mo Yan waved to Gun Gun.

Gun Gun, holding his new treasure, the emerald bamboo, trotted over obediently, curiously watching Mo Yan’s actions.

Mo Yan walked to the Formation Plate.

“This Formation Plate can make us Cultivate faster.” Mo Yan explained, “We’ll use it together.”

He checked the groove in the center of the Formation Plate; the energy of the Origin Stone inside had been completely consumed, leaving only a grayish-white stone.

It must have been absorbed by Gun Gun before he left.

He took out the discarded Origin Stone, tossed it aside, then took out a new Origin Stone and embedded it into the groove.

Buzz!

The Formation Plate vibrated gently, its surface once again lit up with a soft white glow, and streams of even denser Spiritual Qi converged from all directions, integrating into the Formation Plate.

The Spiritual Qi concentration in the cabin visibly increased, condensing into a faint white mist.

“Sit down, let’s Cultivate together.” Mo Yan sat down cross-legged beside the Formation Plate.

Gun Gun also imitated him, holding the emerald bamboo, sitting down on Mo Yan’s other side, closing his eyes, and quickly entering a Cultivation state.

Mo Yan also calmed his mind and circulated the Star Stepping Art.

As the Cultivation Technique circulated, the Spiritual Qi gathered by the Formation Plate seemed to find an outlet, rushing into the bodies of the man and the bear.

The speed at which Spiritual Qi entered their bodies was several times faster than usual!

The vast Spiritual Qi flushed through the Meridians, bringing a tingling, swelling pain, yet it was incredibly comfortable.

On Gun Gun’s side, his small body was enveloped by dense Spiritual Qi, and the emerald bamboo also emitted a soft green glow.

Time passed bit by bit.

After an unknown period, a System prompt sounded in Mo Yan’s mind.