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

The system has already made it clear in its evaluation that using a formulaic curry powder product does not meet the system's requirements for the Chef God.

Chao Ke must prepare the appropriate curry powder according to the style of the dish he is cooking.

The blending of spices has always been an extremely complex matter.

The blender needs to have a very deep understanding of all kinds of spices, including their individual aromas and the flavors of different spices when mixed.

Fortunately, the system provides detailed proportions of canned curry powder in the recipe for [Curry Shrimp], allowing Chao Ke to refer to an excellent finished product instead of having to deduce it from scratch.

Although doing so is somewhat disrespectful to "martial arts", at least you can copy it better.

Chapter 206 A Special Recipe from a Century Ago

Chao Ke was quite busy figuring out the proper proportions of the spices in the curry powder.

Some of the recipes may sound plausible, but when used in dishes of a particular style, they don't produce the same effect as the standard curry powder provided by the system.

Chao Ke could only keep making adjustments and trying new things.

After all, even a change of just one or two grams in some spices can alter the final flavor.

After a long period of trial and error, Chao Ke finally figured out the curry powder ratio that suits both Thai and Japanese curry styles, and both received the rating of "the ultimate XXX".

【The Ultimate Curry Shrimp (Thai Curry Flavor)】

[Rating: 92 points]

[Description: Based on the national delicacy of Sumeru, curry shrimp, this is a different kind of seasoning. The addition of coconut milk, fish sauce, lemongrass, and lemon gives it a unique tropical flavor.]

[Review: The sauce is rich in coconut flavor, smooth and delicate, and the addition of fish sauce and lemongrass provides a unique taste. It's a worthwhile try.]

...

【The Ultimate Curry Shrimp (Japanese Curry Flavor)】

[Rating: 91 points]

[Description: Based on the national delicacy of Sumeru Kingdom, Curry Shrimp, this sauce presents a different form of seasoning. The addition of fruit flavors, honey, and various vegetables greatly harmonizes the spiciness and intensity of individual spices in the curry powder, resulting in a very mellow sauce.]

[Review: An exceptionally mild seasoning style. The sweetness of the fruit puree, honey, and various vegetables balances the spiciness and intensity of the curry powder, making it a worthwhile experiment.]

Seeing that both of the two different styles of curry shrimp had met the requirements of the challenge, Chao Ke breathed a long sigh of relief.

Now, the random challenge from the Chef's Trial Grounds is complete.

At that moment, the system notification sounded.

[The host has independently developed two distinct styles of curry shrimp, both scoring above 90 points, thus completing the random challenge from the Chef's Trial Grounds.]

[Mission Reward: A special recipe from a hundred years ago (Replicated with Light and Shadow)]

As the system notification ended, dots of light slowly appeared above Chao Ke's head.

These points of light slowly swirled around Chao Ke.

Finally, it solidified into the shape of a piece of paper and fell into Chao Ke's hands.

Holding the challenge reward in his hand, Chao Ke examined it carefully.

After seeing the system's description of this special recipe and its effects, Chao Ke was stunned for a moment, then smiled.

"Brother Tongzi, thank you very much."

"You've really given me a wonderful, unexpected surprise..."

[Item Name: A Special Recipe from a Century Ago (Replica with Light and Shadow)]

[Item Description: A recipe book composed of special light and shadow effects, detailing Farusan's mother's method for making curry shrimp—a true taste of home.]

[Effect: After using this special recipe, a unique light and shadow effect from a hundred years ago will be recreated. This effect will slowly dissipate after a complete dish of curry shrimp is made.]

Chao Ke was extremely careful to store the recipe in the system space, not daring to let it be damaged in the slightest.

This time, when entering the Chef's Trial Grounds, Chao Ke originally intended to systematically learn how to make [Curry Shrimp].

When Farusan is saddened by the letters Tamimi carried, cook her a hot dish of curry shrimp to ease her sorrow.

However, to Chao Ke's surprise, the system would present him with such a great gift at this time: a true taste of home.

When faced with the true taste of home, no matter how well the word "佳" (jia, meaning good/good) in Chao Kejia's taste is written, it can never surpass the memory of the word "home".

[The host has been detected to have completed the random challenge of the Chef's Trial Grounds and mastered the corresponding dish to the highest level.]

[Does the host wish to leave the Culinary God Trial Grounds?]

【whether】

"Yes."

As Chao Ke made his choice, the light in front of him instantly went out.

When Chao Ke opened his eyes again, what he saw was Senior Farusan's light blue twin tails.

Chao Ke moved his hand slightly, and what responded to him was a pair of supple and extremely elastic slimes.

"Hmm~"

He felt the senior, Farusan, in his arms let out a soft moan of dissatisfaction because of his earlier provocation.

Chao Ke chuckled awkwardly twice, then stopped making any sudden movements, obediently embracing Farusan's delicate body, closing his eyes, and preparing to fall asleep.

Beneath me, the baked sand felt warm and cozy; above, a gentle breeze blew through the cracks, ventilating the ruins and bringing a touch of nighttime coolness.

.......

The next day.

For the purpose of health preservation and physical exercise, Chao Ke pulled up the still sleepy-eyed senior, Falushan, and they did a smooth morning exercise in the deserted ruins.

After a good workout, senior Farusan's pretty face no longer showed any signs of sleepiness, but instead had a flushed look from the exercise.

"Bad embryo!"

As she dressed, Senior Falushan lightly spat at Chao Ke.

Meanwhile, the high-ranking official was comfortably lying on the blanket, enjoying the endorphins and dopamine secreted by his body after a full "exercise".

After resting for a while, Chao Ke got up and made a simple breakfast.

After having a meal with senior Farusan, Chao Ke left the ruins and officially began his exploration journey for the day.

......

night.

Looking at the entrance to the ruins that appeared before him, Chao Ke had a vague guess in his mind.

This time, opening blind boxes probably means they're about to ship the goods.

Tamimi should be in this ruin.

After all, an exploration team composed of Farusan, a top-notch expert in ruins, and Chao Ke, a logistics personnel with an almost superhuman ability, is far more efficient than a normal exploration team.

Under Chao Ke's deliberate guidance, the two of them had explored most of the area where Tamimi might appear in the past two or three days.

If we explore for another day or two, we could probably excavate all the surface relics in this area.

The ruins here are relatively well preserved; at least, the main entrance is intact.

Just as Senior Falushan squatted down, about to begin deciphering the mystery, Chao Ke tugged at her sleeve.

"Shh, don't disturb him when he's working hard."

But Chao Ke didn't stop there; instead, he reached out and picked up Senior Falushan.

"Ugh~ How could you do this! Put me down right now~~~!"

Farusan cried out in surprise, her two slender, white legs kicking wildly in the air.

Chao Ke first lifted his senior high, then simply tossed her up, letting Senior Falushan sit on his shoulders.

"What are you doing...?"

Faced with this unfamiliar position, Farusan felt a strange sense of shame.

Chao Ke smiled, offered no explanation, and used both hands to hold onto Senior Falushan's fair legs before walking to the side.

"Ah~"

Chao Ke's walking caused a shift in his center of gravity.

Farusan, perched on Chao Ke's shoulder, felt a sudden sway and, not wanting to fall, forgot all about being shy.

Not only did he quickly place his hands on Chao Ke's head, but he also squeezed his thighs together to maintain his balance.

Feeling the subtle sensation coming from his neck, Chao Ke couldn't help but smile, and for a moment, he even increased his speed a few more times.

After Chao Ke took a few quick steps, Farusan, who was on Chao Ke's shoulder, also understood why Chao Ke had just interrupted her deciphering.

Because the entrance to the ruins is very well preserved, that's true.

but...

Not far from the entrance to the ruins, there is a large hole that was knocked out.

You can walk directly through this opening without having to rack your brains to solve the mystery.

Fiona: .....

Chapter 207 Ruins Exploration

Over the years of its operation, the Xumi Academy has seen scholars propose such ideas.

Perhaps we could use impact to open the doors or walls of ancient ruins, thus eliminating the need for decryption.

Furthermore, objectively speaking, this proposal is feasible.

Even the technology for manufacturing related impact devices has already been implemented.

Therefore, there are indeed many scholars of the Mysterious Treatise School in the Sakya Vajra Academy who have worked on this topic and produced a number of research results and papers.

The conclusion is that the impact device developed using existing technology can break open most of the gates of the ruins or the weak points in the ruins' walls.

But the problem is...