The Wheel of Fate

Although Xue Xi and many War Gods helped annihilate the high-end combat power of the monster horde, the beast soldiers and generals that scattered and fled after losing their commanders could not be wiped out all at once. Xue Xi caught some crabs and lobsters before returning alone.

Arriving at the HR Alliance commercial building, she reported her safety to Xu Xin, then purchased over 10 billion worth of ingredients, loading them directly into the Universe Pot on the spot.

Ignoring the surprised expressions of the staff, Xue Xi flew her blade outside the city, summoned Little Wolf, and headed home in high spirits.

On the other side, after Luo Feng helped handle the aftermath of the monster horde and chatted with Xu Xin on the phone, he returned home. His younger brother Luo Hua's legs had long since healed, and he felt as if he had temporarily lost his goal. However, the impact of today's monster horde was still fresh in his mind. Luo Feng made up his mind to resolve the Monster crisis, not only to protect his small family but also for the sake of Earth.

With a new goal in mind, he packed several portions of Xue Xi's pre-stored delicacies, shouldered his backpack, and after saying goodbye to his family, set off alone to the Wilderness Zone for training. His destination for this trip was the Australia Continent, listed as one of the three great forbidden lands.

When Xue Xi returned to the restaurant, she saw two people waiting at the door. She had seen them online before: the legendary Hong and Thor.

Hong, dressed in a white robe, sat at a small table outside the restaurant, eyes closed in meditation. Thor was curiously pressed against the glass window, peering at the menu inside and pondering what good things he should order later.

Seeing Xue Xi descend from the sky, the two exchanged a smile and stood up to greet her: "Shopkeeper Xue Xi, you really kept us waiting! Come, come, let us have a taste of your craft!"

With the two strongest fighters on Earth blocking her door for food, what could Xue Xi do? She opened the door and invited the two big shots inside, while the onlookers outside very consciously refrained from following.

Xue Xi rolled up her sleeves, put on her chef's uniform, and asked, "What will you have, gentlemen?"

Hong walked over slowly and sat in a middle seat, while Thor eagerly sat opposite him: "Big Brother, what are you going to eat?"

"Can you change that impatient temper of yours? She just got back from outside; at least let her rest for a moment." Thor then rubbed his shiny, bald head and looked at Xue Xi, who was standing with her arms crossed: "Sorry about that, girl. We aren't in a hurry, you rest for a bit first!"

Xue Xi let out a soft huff: "The number one powerhouse is indeed impressive; his way of handling people and things is very comfortable. Forget it, I've already put on my uniform. Hurry up and order; I'm hungry myself, so I'll just make it all at once."

Ignoring the girl's sarcasm, Thor heard that he could order and looked at Hong with anticipation. Hong nodded and glanced at the menu: "In that case, we won't stand on ceremony."

He pointed a finger at the Lijiang Baba, which had satiating properties. Xue Xi was stunned and asked in surprise: "Just this one portion?" Thor was also stunned, stuttering as he looked at Hong: "Big Brother, isn't just this one a bit too little?"

Hong shook his head, made a gesture as if crossing something out, and said: "A misunderstanding. I meant that aside from this, bring one of everything else!"

Thor's eyes lit up, and the corner of Xue Xi's mouth twitched. Well, they had both underestimated this composed boss.

Thor followed up: "Me too!"

Thus, Xue Xi began braising, stir-frying, pan-frying, deep-frying, stewing, and boiling. Half an hour later, all twenty-one dishes were served on the tables pushed together. Thor and Hong each had ten, and Xue Xi made a Braised Pork Knuckle for herself.

In an instant, the aroma of food filled the entire space of the restaurant. The onlookers outside saw the dazzling array of dishes on the table, arranged exquisitely like a grand imperial feast, complete in color, aroma, and taste.

Thor's eyes glowed with confidence. His taste buds were teased by the fragrance, and a trace of crystal-clear saliva couldn't help but drip from the corner of his mouth. He grabbed his chopsticks and shouted: "I'm digging in!" Then, like a tornado destroying a parking lot, he began to gorge himself.

Hong shook his head, unable to bear watching Thor's eating habits. With an elegant kick, he sent Thor sliding away from the table, then explained to Xue Xi, who was watching in amazement while nibbling on her Braised Pork Knuckle: "This guy isn't usually like this; he's quite normal. He just had a sudden episode today. Don't mind him."

Xue Xi was just about to say it was nothing when she saw Hong pick up a pair of chopsticks and start tasting the food himself. After the first bite, his speed began to increase, though he maintained an elegant demeanor while eating.

On the other side, Thor, who was rubbing his backside as he climbed back up, muttered: "What's this? He's not smacking his lips, but his speed is even faster than mine."

He then reined himself in slightly and resumed tackling the food on the table. As the two ate with gusto, a blinding golden light suddenly erupted from the cash register beside them.

Thor, with a bowl of Lamb Paomo in his hand, was shoveling it into his mouth with a whoosh-whoosh sound, his eyes darting toward Xue Xi. Hong also paused with his coffee cup at his lips, his attention shifting to Xue Xi.

As for Xue Xi, that's right, she had finally hit the jackpot. After eating a total of 132 Braised Pork Knuckles—to the point where she had a physiological reaction just seeing one—she had finally earned this. Xue Xi's eyes welled up with tears as she felt the continuous changes occurring within her body.

A warm sensation flowed through her, improving her genes, bloodline, and aptitude. After a while, the golden light faded.