Chapter 66: Treasure Collection Order

However, there is still one more match tomorrow to determine the winner of the Clan Competition.

To show the importance placed on the Clan Competition and to motivate Li Zhangsheng and Li Runfeng, the Clan Leader announced the reward for first place in the Clan Competition in advance.

In addition to a spot at the Highest Academy, there will be an additional reward of one Treasure Collection Order.

A Treasure Collection Order is similar to a Secret Law Token; clansmen holding this order can enter the family's Treasure Pavilion and choose one treasure at will.

Although the Treasure Collection Order is far less important to Li Zhangsheng and the others than the recommendation spot for the Highest Academy, the family's centuries of accumulation mean the Treasure Pavilion stores a vast number of treasures, many of which can enhance the strength of Demon Pets.

After returning to his small courtyard, Li Zhangsheng did not stay idle and began to make Intermediate Sprite Food. After several days of exploration, his production techniques had become much more proficient, and the Sprite Food he produced increasingly met the requirements of the recipe, though unfortunately, it still had not reached the expected standard.

Although he had not succeeded in making it, the color, scent, and taste were already quite close to those described in the recipe, and he was only one final step away from success.

Li Zhangsheng took out his tools and materials and continued to tinker with the Intermediate Sprite Food.

After each attempt, Li Zhangsheng would summarize the mistakes he had made and then make improvements; this was the key to his rapid progress.

This is a technical job that allows for no mistakes.

After preparing the materials, Li Zhangsheng controlled the heat while adding the materials one by one in order, or adding spring water, and after a period of time, he simmered it over low heat.

During this process, the materials began to dissolve, finally turning into a puddle of earthy-yellow viscous liquid that looked like a lump of sticky hot excrement, yet it emitted a refreshing fragrance.

Every time he saw the color of the liquid, Li Zhangsheng's soul of snark would involuntarily burn fiercely.

Soon, Li Zhangsheng began to stir slowly, and as the earthy-yellow liquid lost its moisture, it eventually turned into a lump of yellow matter.

Once the timing was right, Li Zhangsheng immediately extinguished the flames and poured this lump of earthy-yellow matter into a tool.

Once production was complete, the earthy-yellow matter had turned into a pile of equal-proportioned food pellets, which was mainly to facilitate the Spirit Beasts' digestion.

After finishing, Li Zhangsheng pinched a small food pellet; judging by the color and scent, it was the same as described in the recipe.

As for the taste, he would have to try it to know.

"Everyone, come and have a taste!" At this moment, Li Zhangsheng clapped his hands forcefully, calling over the few Demon Pets scattered around the room.

Seeing the food pellets Li Zhangsheng had tinkered with, the few Demon Pets looked at each other, and none of them had any intention of trying them.

There was no help for it; food that hadn't been successfully made carried more or less some side effects, such as diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting, which made the Demon Pets turn pale at the thought, and even Kailan, who was closest to Li Zhangsheng, dared not try it lightly.

Seeing their reactions, Li Zhangsheng frowned slightly; his gaze swept over the few Demon Pets and finally locked onto the Burrowing Mouse.

Among these Demon Pets, the easiest one to bribe was the Burrowing Mouse.

"Burrowing Mouse, as long as you test this, for the next three days you can eat whatever you want, and it doesn't matter how much you eat!"

Under the temptation of food, the gluttonous Burrowing Mouse reluctantly agreed, turning to reveal an expression of "the wind blows, the water is cold," and carefully stuffed a few food pellets into its mouth.

After chewing for a moment, a faint sweetness began to stimulate the Burrowing Mouse's taste buds, and the wonderful flavor instantly occupied its entire mind.

"So fragrant, so delicious!" The Burrowing Mouse had a simple mind; at this moment, its head was full of thoughts of delicious food. Where was there any hesitation? It immediately buried its head in the food bowl and gorged itself.

Stuffed with food, the Burrowing Mouse's cheeks were visibly bulging, and while chewing the food, it revealed a look of happiness.

Seeing the Burrowing Mouse's expression, Aixi's throat moved involuntarily, but its feet never moved; instead, it turned its head away, revealing a tsundere look.

On the other side, the Paradise Bird stood to the side, watching the Burrowing Mouse eat with great interest, a look of hesitation in its eyes.

Unlike them, Kailan flapped her wings and picked up a food pellet as fast as she could. After taking a bite, her eyes lit up, and she hid to the side to chew slowly.

"Success!" Seeing the satisfied expressions of the Burrowing Mouse and Kailan, Li Zhangsheng smiled. Just like a chef, the happy expression of the diner is undoubtedly the greatest recognition for him.

With the foundation of success, Li Zhangsheng continued to make Intermediate Sprite Food. Because he had only initially mastered it, the success rate was not very high; to increase the success rate, what remained was the process of constant practice.

Meanwhile, in a room not far away, Li Runfeng opened the Fairy Illustrated Handbook and carefully searched for information regarding the Savage Saber-Toothed Tiger.

Soon, Li Runfeng found the information and began to read it carefully.

After finishing the information, Li Runfeng was silent; the stronger the Savage Saber-Toothed Tiger was, the more disadvantageous it was for him.

Although he had achieved his goal and obtained the recommendation spot for the Highest Academy, Li Runfeng still wanted to go a step further and win the honor of first place in the Clan Competition.

In addition, if the Treasure Collection Order was used well, it would surely be able to increase his strength.

Time passed slowly, the sun set and the moon rose, and when the sun rose again, the Training Ground was bustling with noise and excitement, a grand occasion unprecedented. Even though there was still some time before the match started, many clansmen had already entered early to grab favorable viewing positions.

Approaching the match time, Li Zhangsheng arrived at the contestant area, glanced at Li Runfeng not far away, and completely emptied his mind, not to be influenced by external objects, striving to meet the challenge in the best state.

Whoosh, whoosh~

Soon, the cheers of the clansmen rang out, and the atmosphere of the match instantly became heated.

The two of them stood up one after another and arrived at their respective stone platforms.

"Both sides have three Demon Pet slots each. There is no time limit for the match; it ends when either side's Demon Pets all lose their ability to fight! Alright, I now announce the start of the match!"

As usual, the Internal Affairs Elder announced the match rules as per custom.

Following the start of the match, the two simultaneously summoned their Demon Pets, and two hexagrams appeared on the field, one purple and one bright red!

Li Runfeng had no intention of probing and resolutely chose the Ice Sparrow.

On the other side, Li Zhangsheng's choice exceeded many people's expectations, because his starter was Aixi!

Since Aixi had already appeared and there was no sense of mystery, he had no intention of hiding it and summoned Aixi at the first opportunity, preparing to catch Li Runfeng off guard.

Roar~

A heart-palpitating roar rang out, and Aixi raised its head high, staring at the Ice Sparrow in the air.

"Oh no!" Li Runfeng's expression changed slightly; Li Zhangsheng did not play by the rules at all and caught him off guard, because Aixi happened to counter the Ice Sparrow.

(End of chapter)