RBCT Chapter 92 Advancement to Tier 1 [Farmhouse Druid]
Chapter 92 Advancement to Tier 1 [Farmhouse Druid]
Chapter 92 Advancement to Tier 1 [Farmhouse Druid]
Song You's hand froze in mid-air, gripping the butcher's knife, as if he had been put on pause.
[Gourmet Druid beginner progress +8%!]
The golden words in his mind slowly faded, but Song You's heart skipped a beat.
I just cut this piece of meat with this knife, and before I even started cooking, the progress bar increased by 8%.
His progress in [Gourmet Druid] is already 100%, so there's no point in looking at it going any further.
This is an absolute waste!
If every single one of these ingredients could have this effect, it would be an excellent supplement to improve the progress of the Gourmet Druid profession.
The one that needs the most nourishment right now is the [Jungle Druid], which is still one step away from completion.
You must first upgrade all professions to 100% and complete the first-tier general upgrade in order to maximize the progress bar gain.
Thinking of this, Song You did not hesitate at all. With a flick of his wrist, he steadily placed the butcher's knife back into the sandalwood box.
"What's wrong?"
Wang Guoming had been watching intently. When he saw Song You suddenly stop, his heart jumped, and he quickly asked him a question.
Is there something wrong with the knife, or is the meat too overpowering, even Song You can't handle it?
"Something feels off." Song You said with a straight face, "If you're not calm and your temper isn't even, it's disrespectful to the ingredients to start cooking now."
As he spoke, he took two deep breaths with an air of importance, as if adjusting to some mysterious state.
"Huh?" Wang Guoming opened his mouth, not reacting for a moment.
A restless mind leads to an unsettled temper.
The image of his master, Wang Tong, flashed through his mind instantly.
Before preparing for an important banquet, the master would often lock himself in his room, burn incense, wash his hands, and meditate for half a day.
Once, out of curiosity, he asked his master, who simply said, "When culinary skills reach their peak, the competition is no longer about technique, but about mindset. You must allow your heart to resonate with the nature of the ingredients."
Could it be that Song You has already reached this level?
By the way, Master said that Song You has already reached the level of "intention precedes the blade," and he told Song You to experience it for himself.
Wang Guoming's gaze towards Song You changed instantly.
That's it!
He got it!
When ordinary chefs get top-quality ingredients, they think about how to show off their skills and how to cook them deliciously.
A true master, before taking action, must first adjust himself to reach the optimal state of communion with the ingredients!
Song You's seemingly simple action of sheathing his knife is not a sign of retreat, but rather a pursuit of the highest realm of culinary art!
It is the utmost respect for the finest ingredients!
Wang Guoming felt a deep sense of respect. The resentment he had felt earlier because of his master's favoritism vanished, replaced by a profound and awe-inspiring admiration.
He solemnly clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute to Song You: "I was presumptuous and disturbed your peace of mind. Please take care of yourself and don't hesitate to ask if you need anything. Don't force yourself."
Song You looked at him, completely bewildered.
He just made up some excuse; what was he imagining? He even started talking about classical Chinese.
However, since the other party believed him, he was happy to go along with it.
"Brother Wang, you must be tired from driving all the way. Go and rest first." Song You pointed to the two-story detached guesthouse in the backyard. "The rooms are all cleaned up. Pick one you like."
"Alright, then I won't bother you any longer." Wang Guoming nodded. He looked at Song You as if he were looking at a peerless master who was about to go into seclusion for cultivation, and dared not disturb him in the slightest.
Come to think of it, I seem to have let slip the value of the ingredients. I hope my master won't be angry with me.
After seeing Wang Guoming off, Su Yunxi came over with a glass of water, her face full of concern.
"Senior, are you alright?"
"It's nothing." Song You took the water glass and took a sip. "It's just that these ingredients are too precious to handle carelessly."
"Mm." Su Yunxi nodded seriously. She had just received a reply from the housekeeper. Although it was just a few blurry photos, the housekeeper's tone on the phone was one of unprecedented shock. He said that these things could no longer be measured by money.
She looked at Song You, her eyes full of trust: "I believe you can do it."
Song You smiled, but didn't respond to that question. Instead, he looked her up and down a few times.
"How have you been feeling these past few days? Is there anything bothering you?"
"No, not at all." Su Yunxi was puzzled, but answered truthfully anyway. "I just feel like I have a lot of energy lately. I don't feel tired when I'm working, I sleep well at night, and even my skin has improved."
She subconsciously touched her face.
Song You's gaze fell on her face.
The nourishment from the dragon's energy and the feeding with red dragon nest fruit over the past few days have yielded remarkable results.
Su Yunxi's skin, which had been slightly pale from staying up late for her internship, now resembled fine mutton fat jade, radiating a healthy and lustrous glow.
The natural blush on her cheeks was more captivating than any expensive blush.
Her baby fat hadn't disappeared; instead, it made her look even fuller and firmer, making her look like a ripe, juicy peach, exuding an enticing sweetness.
Compared to her deliberately imitative mature makeup when she first arrived, her current natural and energetic look is much more pleasing to the eye.
It's pleasing to the eye, and it can even help clear the meridians of the dragon.
"Hmm, it seems that more physical labor is indeed good for your health," Song You commented seriously. "You should keep it up."
He handed the empty water glass to Su Yunxi: "Go, mop the yard again, and throw the glass away while you're at it."
Su Yunxi:
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The feelings that had just begun to stir within her were instantly extinguished by a bucket of cold water.
Seeing Su Yunxi resignedly pick up the mop, Song You turned and went into his room.
He first took out a few Red Dragon Nest Fruits, squeezed out the juice, and carefully dripped it into the soil of the Terra World Tree pot.
[Druid's Log: The Terra World Tree sapling has absorbed pure life energy, extending its life countdown to 312 hours.]
Life has been restored, but the progress bar for the [Jungle Druid] remains completely unchanged.
The nourishment from the World Tree of Terra can no longer provide him with progress; he needs to think of another way.
While casually asking about the situation, he took out his phone and sent a message to the overseas purchasing agent.
[How's the soil?]
The other party replied almost instantly.
[Don't worry, boss, it's all sorted out. It's the deepest black soil from the Amazon rainforest, and it's been shipped to China via a legal, special high-speed channel. It will arrive in your hands next week. Just look at the shipping cost.]
Money is not a problem.
After doing all this, Song You turned off his phone, feeling more confident.
Once the Amazonian soil arrives, and I've reached the first-tier druid level, the success rate of reviving the World Tree will greatly increase.
Song You walked out of the room and plunged into the vegetable garden behind the yard.
He initiated a pathological examination, scanning every inch of each plant.
Finally, in an inconspicuous corner, he discovered a cucumber vine with tiny yellow spots on its leaves.
The lesion was so small that it could be almost ignored.
Song You took a deep breath and slowly infused it with a natural power several times stronger than before.
The cucumber vine's leaves turned a vibrant green at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the insignificant yellow spots disappeared instantly.
[Druid Log: You healed the diseased plant, Jungle Druid beginner progress +2%! Current progress:]
88%.
12% short.
Song You wandered around the vegetable garden, turning over and examining almost every single leaf.
Thanks to Song You's continuous care over many days, his crops were extremely vigorous, and it was hard to find even one that was sick.
He then went to the back mountain and inspected all the fruit trees he had saved, managing to piece together another 3% of the progress.
[Jungle Druid Beginner Progress: 91%]
9% short.
Song You stood in the middle of the vegetable garden, his brows furrowed.
Conventional methods have reached their limit.
It seems that the only option left is the method he had thought of long ago but never dared to try.
He glanced around. Su Yunxi was busy wiping the table in the front yard, and Wang Guoming was resting in the guest room. No one noticed them.
Song You walked to the most secluded corner of the vegetable garden, where a few ordinary mint plants were growing.
He crouched down and extended his right hand.
A thought crossed my mind.
A surge of intense heat, originating from the depths of his blood, instantly rushed to his right arm.
Dark red lines flashed across the skin of his arm, and an indescribable pressure and burning sensation quietly spread from him.
Several sparrows that were foraging nearby startled and flew away.
Song You ignored these strange phenomena.
He put his index and middle fingers together and lightly stroked the wrist of his other hand with the tips of his fingers.
Without using any tools, a small cut appeared on the skin.
A drop of blood seeped from the wound.
That drop of blood was not an ordinary bright red, but a deep, ruby-like dark color. In the sunlight, you could even see tiny specks of light moving within it, and it carried a faint, almost imperceptible, burning heat.
Song You controlled the drop of dragon blood, precisely dripping it onto the strongest mint leaf in front of him.
"Sizzle—"
A very faint sound, like a drop of water falling onto a hot iron plate, rang out.
The leaves of that mint plant trembled violently in a way that defied the laws of nature.
The spot where the blood droplet hit quickly turned charred black, but then an even more vigorous life force burst forth from the rootstock.
The charred black color faded, replaced by a strange, metallic dark red pattern that quickly spread along the veins of the leaf to the entire plant.
[Druid's Log: Special mutation detected! The mortal mint has undergone a miraculous evolution under the nourishment of the red dragon's blood!]
You have created a brand new fantasy herb—Dragon's Blood Mint!
Dragon's Blood Peppermint: A special herb containing traces of dragon power, possessing remarkable effects in refreshing the mind and invigorating blood circulation.
Through your own efforts, you created a completely new species, gaining a deeper understanding of the cycles and evolution of life!
[Jungle Druid beginner progress +9%!]
[Jungle Druid Beginner Progress: 100%!]
Song You looked at the progress bar in his mind, which had finally been filled, and let out a long sigh of relief.
Become!
Immediately afterwards, three lines of golden text appeared in his mind at the same time, radiating an unprecedented light.
[Gourmet Druid: Beginner Progress 100% (Advanced Quest Completed)]
[Beastmaster Druid: Beginner Progress 100% (Advanced Quest Completed)]
[Jungle Druid: Beginner Progress 100% (Advanced Quest Completed)]
The next second, the entire Druid's Diary interface began to shake violently.
A magnificent, seemingly ancient message filled his entire field of vision.
[All entry-level career progress has reached 100%, and promotion requirements have been met!]
[Tier 1 Farmhouse Druid Ascension Ceremony Now Available!]
Should I promote him immediately?