[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

Making these hamburgers provided Chao Ke with a total of 1012 points of Food Spirit Power. Looking at it this way, it seems that the 5000 Food Spirit Power required to break through to the Apprentice level is not too much.

However, after acquiring some of the power of the food spirits, Chao Ke was also a little itchy to try it out.

Or, how about trying food enchantments in the Chef's Demon Authority?

I wonder if enchanted food can be stored in the system space like in the game.

After thinking for a moment, Chao Ke gritted his teeth and did it.

I should at least give it a try, just to discover the rules of food enchanting.

Anyway, I'll be able to break through to the level of the God of Cookery soon, so I'm thinking of how to get more attempts after the breakthrough.

Chao Ke aimed his palm at the unique [Ultimate Crispy Kun Thigh Burger] and activated the Demon God's Authority - Food Enchantment.

[Enchanting a blue-quality food item that restores health requires 1000 Food Spirit Power. Would you like to proceed with the enchanting?]

【whether】

"Yes!"

As Chao Ke confirmed, he could feel a massive surge of energy gushing out from the void and frantically pouring into the Crispy Kuntui Fortress.

[Ding! Food enchantment complete]

【Ultimate Crispy Pork Knuckle Burger (Enchantment)】

[Quality: blue]

[Description: An exquisite work, praised even by the most culinary masters, who imbued it with magical power.]

[Effect: Restores 36% of the maximum health of the user or selected target, plus an additional 2550 health.]

The enchanted Crispy Leg Burger is truly extraordinary. Beneath its already tempting appearance, it exudes a radiant glow, making it look anything but ordinary.

"My goodness, so food really does glow when it's cooked! I thought Little Chef had some kind of advanced technology or ruthless skill involved..."

After praising it, Chao Ke tried to see if the enchanted food could be stored in the system space.

The answer is yes.

Enchanted food can freely enter the system space, and it will remain in its original state within the system space, without fear of spoilage or decay.

Chao Ke solemnly stored it in his system space. For someone in his line of work, this thing was no less than a second life.

After glancing at the remaining five hamburgers, Chao Ke packed them up and distributed them one by one to the mansion children who were keeping watch during the night.

After distributing the hamburgers to the children, Chao Ke realized he still had one left.

"Or, how about we try our luck at the Grey River? See if we can run into my older sister?"

The idea had barely taken root when it was hard to put it down.

After taking a pure black mask from the mansion and putting it on, Chao Ke placed the hamburger down, climbed over the railing next to his store, and jumped straight down.

Chapter 12 Nighttime Investigation of the Gray River

He kicked open the door leading to the Grey River, looked at the deep pipe in front of him, took a long breath, grabbed the iron handrail, and began to climb down.

Perhaps the designers of the passage also took into account the physical limitations of climbers.

Each escalator section is not long.

And every now and then there's a small platform made of steel plates for climbers who aren't feeling too strong to catch their breath.

Chao Ke estimated the height between the adjacent platforms, then simply let go of the escalator and jumped toward the iron platform.

"Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"

A dull thud came from the iron plate.

After several leaps, Chao Ke finally reached the bottom.

Looking at the babbling stream at my feet and the pipes overhead that dripped sewage from time to time.

Chao Ke understood that he had arrived at the back of Fontaine’s glamorous facade, the Grey River, a place rife with sin and poverty.

Unlike the Grey River entrance next to Damović Department Store, this entrance near Bufati Mansion is more desolate.

In the Grey River region, desolation means fertile ground for crime.

"Bang!" "Bang bang bang!"

"Damn! Those beach kids from the Milo are fast!"

"Run, guys! Those bastards from the special patrol team are catching up!"

Several sharp gunshots, mixed with curses, came from ahead.

Chao Ke's lips twitched. "Goodness, the people of Grey River... are really quite simple and honest..."

Seeing that the two sides exchanging fire were getting closer and closer, Chao Ke quickly looked around, trying to find cover to hide in.

"Have it!"

Chao Ke immediately spotted the several wooden crates piled up not far away.

Besides having ample hiding space, the location also offers an excellent view, allowing one to get a panoramic view of the area.

Chao Ke took a quick step forward, then sat down with his back to the inside.

"Hey!"

A soft, sweet voice came from behind Chao Ke. Sensing the soft touch behind him, Chao Ke frowned, realizing that things were not so simple.

No way! There are still experts?

Looking back, Chao Ke saw another figure who had been crouching there all along... well, it was someone he knew.

Miss Ove, editor-in-chief of the Steambird Newspaper in Fontaine.

"Sorry, sorry, I didn't notice anyone here," Chao Ke apologized, looking slightly embarrassed.

Ou Fu was completely bewildered by the sudden shove, but out of professional ethics as a journalist, she suppressed her emotions and made a shushing gesture to Chao Ke.

"Keep your voice down, move over a bit, I need to take pictures." Ou Fu said, raising the camera in her hand to indicate that she needed to make way for Chao Ke.

Chao Ke nodded in agreement. He had taken someone else's place, so it was only right to be polite.

As their conversation ended, the two sides engaged in combat also stepped onto the stage.

Even though the gang of thugs selling Less put up a fierce resistance, they were no match for Fontaine's strongest security force—the Special Patrol.

After the two sides clashed, it was almost one-sided, with more than half of the criminals being taken down by the special patrol team.

Seeing the freshest, firsthand material appear before her eyes, Ou Fu's cheeks flushed with excitement as she murmured softly.

"Lady Funinna, thank you for providing me with such impactful firsthand news material!"

Ou Fu quickly pressed the shutter of the phonograph to record this rare footage.

She understood that every photo taken here was very likely to appear on the front page of the newspapers in the coming week.

But perhaps because the space was too crowded, or perhaps because Ou Fu was too carried away, the reflection from the phonograph was noticed by several thugs.

"Damn it, brothers, come over here! Let's take someone hostage and talk to the special patrol team about our terms!"

As he spoke, the remaining thugs quickly surrounded Chao Ke and his companion.

"Ah! We've been...discovered! Hey! Let's run!"

Upon realizing something was wrong, Ou Fu immediately tried to run away, and even kindly helped Chao Ke out.

However, it seems a bit late to start now.

Among the thugs were some skilled fighters who quickly caught up with them, lunging at the two men with menacing expressions.

"Oh no! Oh no!"

Ou Fu was terrified by the scene. She wanted to run a few steps, but the sight of the thugs running away was very impactful.

Long-standing professional habits made Ou Fu subconsciously stop and snap a photo of the thug lunging at her.

Seeing Miss Ou Fu still taking pictures of the thug, Chao Ke was speechless. He stopped holding back and slapped the thug across the face.

The immense inertia sent the assailant flying quite a distance, like a bowling ball being thrown, and his flight path knocked down many of his accomplices.

Only after a moment of realization did Ou Fu react, and the belated fear sent a chill down her spine.

"Just use your brain! You're willing to risk your life for a camera shot? If you fall into the hands of those thugs, you shouldn't be called Ou Fu anymore, Puff is a better fit!"

"Um..." Miss Ou stood there awkwardly, her hands clasped together, not knowing what to say.

"Thank you anyway..."

Chao Ke didn't speak; his attention was entirely focused on the group of thugs.

"There's one less thug than before..."

Just now, at the height of the chaos, someone kidnapped a criminal.

This person was extremely skilled, and her movements were very clean and efficient. Even the nearby special patrol team did not notice her actions.

But this elemental force was strangely familiar to Chao Ke; it was none other than his older sister, Arecino.

Ignoring the remaining situation, he sprinted towards Ke and disappeared from the sight of the people on site.

"Wait, sir! Please...don't go..."

Watching the figure disappear quickly, Miss Ou called out weakly. She had wanted to leave her contact information so she could formally thank him later.

...

Following the elemental energy marks deliberately left by his older sister, Chao Ke managed not to lose track of her.

Finally, as they passed through a residential house, Chao Ke heard his older sister's familiar voice.

"here."

Following the sound, I saw my older sister leaning against the side door of the house, with the youngest thug lying on the ground.

Wearing a black cloak, Arecino looked Chao Ke up and down and asked, "Are you feeling better?"

"Yeah, it was quite an adventure, really."

A hint of joy flashed in Arecino's eyes. She got up and opened the side door of the house. "Come in and let's talk."