CHAPTER 316: CHAPTER 278: CHAMPION REWARDS AND THE ULTRA ANCIENT DURIAN_2

Life Water comes from the Life Ancient Tree and is an extremely rare treasure.

But Chen Mo happens to know a totem-level Life Ancient Tree.

If he cooks a few meals for the ancient tree elder, it shouldn’t be a problem!

Beside him, several contestants from Bai Ze University were stunned.

Chen Mo and Chen Meng’s conversation was not concealed from them; though when discussing the specific reward contents later on, the two switched to "whisper" mode, everyone clearly heard Chen Meng’s question, "Have you decided what to choose for the championship reward?"

Hearing the two discussing championship rewards made them feel silently injured.

Truly heartless!

The competition isn’t over yet?! You’ve already started discussing which championship reward to choose.

If it was someone else, the Bai Ze University team would surely think they’re being overly arrogant.

But coming from these two, it seemed very natural and reasonable.

One is a triple champion, who once made other university students cry for their moms and dads.

The other is a super big shot with two Monarch Stage combat powers.

So are you two siblings taking turns to win the prizes?

"By the way, I actually brought a gift for you this time! Perhaps it will elevate Tuantuan’s combat power even further. But we need to find a more private space."

"Let’s go to the Heart of the Sea!"

"Okay."

"Jiu Bao, please watch over the Heart of the Sea for us. We’ll be out in a moment."

"Woof???"

With that, the two vanished from its sight.

The people from Bai Ze University were completely shocked.

The reveal was too much, and they couldn’t digest it.

Seeing the close relationship during their conversation, and now directly running inside the Heart of the Sea for a private chat,

This is more like a couple’s relationship than a sibling relationship!

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"Hold your breath!"

Inside the Heart of the Sea, Chen Meng smiled gently.

Chen Mo’s curiosity was thoroughly piqued.

What precious treasure could it be that requires a private space and holding his breath?

Then the next second, he saw Chen Meng take out a giant fruit from her space ring, taller than himself, covered with densely packed short spikes.

As soon as it appeared, a peculiar stench beyond words quickly spread.

Instinctively, Chen Mo took a breath, and immediately, an indescribable odor exploded in his nasal cavity.

It stank to high heaven!

Turns out when Sister Meng said "hold your breath," she really meant to "hold your breath"!

Seeing Chen Mo’s on-the-verge-of-tears expression, Chen Meng couldn’t help but smile:

"I told you to hold your breath!"

Beside Chen Mo, Tuantuan, Bing Lan, and other beasts instinctively took a whiff too.

Moli, Bing Lan, and Xing Hai all fainted from the stench directly.

They could suddenly empathize with those Spiritual Beasts that Tuantuan "disgusted" before.

It was a real shared feeling.

Tuantuan initially wrinkled its brows, looking reluctant, but soon it was as if it had thought of something, and excitement appeared in its eyes.

"Yip!"

The [Master of Flavor Adjustment] can theoretically simulate any taste, but in practice, there are limitations.

Tuantuan can only simulate the flavors it has smelled or tasted before; unknown flavors would significantly reduce the simulation effect.

Now, its [Master of Flavor Adjustment] has new material. This peculiar stench will surely surprise future opponents!

The Glutinous Rice Machine Gun upgrades to the Durian Machine Gun, and the Dumpling Bomb can also upgrade to the Durian Dumpling Bomb.

"Tuantuan, save me!"

At this moment, Chen Mo’s voice came from within Tuantuan’s mind, and only then did Tuantuan react, using the "Fresh" move to dispel all the durian odor within one meter of Chen Mo.

Chen Mo took out two servings of spicy crawfish from his space ring, inhaled deeply a few times to cleanse his nose, and finally recovered.

He said with some difficulty:

"This is... durian!?"

"Yes, to be precise, it’s called the Super Ancient Life Durian. Although it smells bad, it tastes delicious. And it’s a legendary ingredient, the fruit of a Totem-level Life Durian Tree King. However, this kind of spiritual beast has long been extinct, so this might be the last Super Ancient Life Durian."

Chen Meng explained and then smiled as she asked:

"So, Chef Chen, can I trouble you to make it into some desserts?"

"No problem!"

In an instant, many durian-based delicacies flashed through Chen Mo’s mind.

Durian crepe cake, durian pastry, durian snow mochis, durian tart...

The giant Super Ancient Life Durian in front of him could definitely be used to make all these delicacies!

Chen Mo led the Time Rice Dumpling Spirit into the adjacent kitchen.

Because he often needed to cook in the wild, Chen Mo simply built a kitchen inside the Heart of the Sea, complete with all kinds of kitchenware.

"I’ll help too!"

Chen Meng followed in.

"If you don’t mind, could you teach me how to cook?"

"Sure."

However, ten minutes later, Chen Meng sheepishly exited the kitchen.

In the field of spiritual beast cultivation, she’s a genius, but in cooking, she’s an out-and-out "idiot."

She meant to help, but ended up just messing things up...

Chen Mo didn’t say anything; she left because she felt she couldn’t stay there.

Next to her, the Glorious Unicorn glanced at her and calmly said:

"Neeigh?" (Isn’t it great to have someone at home who can cook?)

Upon hearing this, Chen Meng was startled.

She quietly glanced towards the kitchen and saw that Chen Mo was still focused on cooking with no change in expression, and she let out a sigh of relief.

She knew one of Chen Mo’s spirit talent was Beast Language comprehension, meaning he could understand what the Glorious Unicorn was saying.

Luckily, he didn’t hear...

"Triple the training next week."

With expressionless face, she mentally conveyed to the Glorious Unicorn.

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About two hours later.

A total of seven different durian treats were all ready.

Thanks to [World-Class Pastry Master] and other entries, the delicacies Chen Mo and Tuantuan made together reached epic quality.

"Meow!?" (Can we eat now!?)

End Cat, smelling the aroma of durian treats, rubbed its paws adorably, its emerald-green eyes filled with longing.

Unlike the previous overwhelming stench, the processed durian exuded an enticing aroma, making everyone eager to take a bite.

It couldn’t wait any longer!

"Let’s eat!"

With that, Chen Mo placed a piece of durian tart next to Xiao Jiu’s mouth.

Before cooking, Chen Mo sent the Wish-making White Fox to carry the Heart of the Sea back to the hotel.

Xiao Jiu has done so much for the family, it’s only right for her to taste the treats first.

"Woof~"

Xiao Jiu took a bite and let out a satisfied whimper.

"Delicious!"

Chen Meng and her beasts also started to savor the treats.

Worried about quantity, Tuantuan used a full portion, considerably enlarging each treat.

After tasting a bite of durian crepe cake, Chen Meng showed a satisfied expression.

"Top notch."

She whispered.

She had always been a big fan of Chen Mo and Tuantuan’s culinary skills.

In fact, the major reason she came to Chen Mo this time was to mooch a meal.

Been so long since she ate it, she really missed it.

Now she’s finally satisfied.

Soon, the two and their beasts polished off all the durian delicacies clean.

Amazingly, after consuming the durian delicacies, the Spirit Beast Crystal Cores of Chen Mo’s beasts vibrated and their growth levels increased!

Xiao Jiu’s mysterious-type growth level reached the third-tier Commander level, and Tuantuan’s time-type growth level jumped to the Transcendent Seventh Stage.

End Cat experienced the most significant boost, elevating both its electric-type and shadow-type from Transcendent First Stage all the way to Transcendent Seventh Stage!

The rate of improvement was like rocket speed!

Noticing the change in its body, it displayed a cat-like expression of surprise.

"Meow meow meow!!!"

The fact that enjoying delicacies could actually strengthen it was too awesome!

Foods above the rare level have special effects; no one had ever made delicacies using the ancient durian as an ingredient before, so Chen Mo did not anticipate the durian pastries would directly enhance the growth level of the beasts.

It turned out to be a pleasant surprise.