Kiriri reluctantly took a bite. The fish was exceptionally tender, topped with what seemed to be shredded ginger and scallions, which perfectly neutralized the fishy taste. The flavor was unique, unlike anything she had tasted before.
"I really like this mushroom soup. It's fresh and sweet." Kiriri ladled some soup into a small bowl and slowly drank it.
Compared to Mel, who seemed as though he had returned home, Kiriri clearly still preferred sweets.
After the two had eaten their fill, they headed toward the inn they had agreed upon.
Buck Inn. This should be the place.
Mel looked at the fairly large inn before leading Kiriri inside. In the lobby, they ran into Mei and Arian.
"What's going on? You both look pretty happy." Mel was somewhat puzzled by the joyful expressions on their faces.
"Well, Mr. Mel, thank you so much. If you hadn't taught us how to cultivate sword qi, we couldn't have broken through so quickly." Arian looked incredibly excited.
"Both of you broke through level 50?" Mel frowned. Level-wise, the two had only been one level away from 50, but he still had no idea how to learn the level 50 passive skill.
"Yes! I seem to have comprehended the Martial God Inheritance. Now, nothing can stop me."
"Mei comprehended it too?" Mel looked toward the young man's senior sister.
Mei nodded as well.
Mel continued asking.
"Are you planning to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament?"
"Yes. If we hadn't broken through level 50, we probably wouldn't have participated. Now that we can enter the all-continent tournament before turning thirty, it's all thanks to you."
"Wouldn't training longer give you a better chance of winning the tournament? Why not participate after turning thirty?" Mel did not quite understand.
"Because after thirty, a person's ability