[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-walking-among-heroic-spirits-with-a-q-a-system":3,"chapter-walking-among-heroic-spirits-with-a-q-a-system-walking-among-heroic-spirits-with-a-q-a-system-chapter-613":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Walking Among Heroic Spirits with a Q&A System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1931465,2634,"Chapter 613","walking-among-heroic-spirits-with-a-q-a-system-chapter-613",613,"\u003Cp>\"Welcome, it's been a long time, Boss Kotomine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed. Today, I've brought some friends along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirei Kotomine introduced them: \"This is the owner of this Red Continent Banquet Hall, Boss Ba.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura and the others were completely bewildered; they had assumed this girl with the bun hairstyle was the boss's daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this proprietress looked even younger than Gray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How truly rude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ba said with dissatisfaction: \"Don't let my appearance fool you; I've been an adult for a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the petite Shopkeeper Ba before them, they couldn't help but think of someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Illya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of these two were \"legal lolis\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirei Kotomine: \"Alright, Shopkeeper, the usual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ba was just about to return to the kitchen when Feng Xi hurriedly called out to stop her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xi: \"Wait a moment! The 'usual' you're talking about, it wouldn't be Mapo Tofu, would it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ba: \"That's right. Boss Kotomine is a loyal fan of Mapo Tofu; he only orders this dish every time he comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone: \"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fortunate they stopped her in time, otherwise they would have fallen into the hell of Mapo Tofu once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xi: \"One serving of Mapo Tofu is fine. The priest said your Sichuan cuisine is excellent, so let's have some other dishes as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me think... Twice-Cooked Pork, Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, Saliva Chicken, Husband and Wife Lung Slices, Boiled Meat Slices, Hibiscus Chicken Slices, Fresh Pot Rabbit...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, are you also from China?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Feng Xi's order, Shopkeeper Ba became slightly interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xi: \"Yes. Are you too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ba: \"That's right. I've been running this shop here for several years, and you're the first person from China to come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xi: \"Is that so? Why not return to your home country?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ba: \"Had a falling out with the bastard father back home, didn't want to go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's not talk about that. Can you finish all this food you ordered?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xi: \"Don't worry, we'll definitely finish it. I'm actually worried there won't be enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you can finish it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ba waved her small fist and said: \"I forbid wasting food here. If you can't finish it, I'll force it down your throats.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xi pointed at Artoria and said: \"Don't worry, my friend here has a very large appetite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ba: \"Oh, is she European? Your girlfriend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Artoria's pretty face flushed red, and just as she was about to explain, Sakura jumped out in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ba looked at the group teasingly and said to Feng Xi: \"You really are a sinful man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xi: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gossip ended, and next was mealtime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Shopkeeper Ba was busy in the shop, yet everything was orderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive iron wok was like a sheet of paper in Shopkeeper Ba's hands; her magnificent wok-tossing was like flowing clouds and water, keeping the hot ingredients tumbling amidst the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than half an hour, the dishes Feng Xi ordered were served one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the dishes covered in chili peppers and glowing red, everyone was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been happy too soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Kirei Kotomine liked coming to this shop; they were birds of a feather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirei Kotomine picked up the Mapo Tofu and began to feast, sweating profusely within minutes, making the others even more afraid to touch their chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Feng Xi set an example, picking up a chopstick of Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork and putting it into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm! This taste!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he ate it, Feng Xi's whole body trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the dish looked spicy—and indeed tasted very spicy—it was different from the kind of spiciness Kirei Kotomine liked that could kill a person. The spicy flavor blended perfectly with the other seasonings, without masking the taste of the ingredients themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spicy, numbing, fresh, fragrant, and hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These flavors exploded in his mouth, forming an ultimate delicious bomb that instantly conquered Feng Xi's taste buds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the look of enjoyment on Feng Xi's face didn't seem fake, the others also began to use their chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Delicious!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the simplest sensation they had after tasting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>(Shopkeeper Ba)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delicious, delicious, delicious, delicious...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it's very spicy, it's very delicious; although it's very spicy, it's very delicious...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was instantly conquered by the cooking of Shopkeeper Ba.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Artoria felt that the taste of this cooking was completely not inferior to Tamamo-no-Mae and Ryougi Shiki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Kirei Kotomine, having finished a plate of Mapo Tofu, put down the plate with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy really loves nothing but Mapo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't order a second serving, as he knew how to pace himself, knowing that one shouldn't eat too much of a good thing all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't expect you, of all people, not to lead us into a trap this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xi was somewhat emotional, having thought this wicked priest would prank them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirei Kotomine: \"Heh, I am very strict about the taste of Mapo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, everyone had eaten until their bellies were round, except for Artoria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had polished off a huge pot of rice and eaten over a dozen dishes, yet still didn't feel she had eaten enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Shopkeeper Ba stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was her first time seeing someone who could eat so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Feng Xi finally discovered some issues at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only Shopkeeper Ba in the kitchen, and she had stir-fried dozens of dishes while tossing the heavy wok, yet she didn't feel tired at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was she not sweating, but even her movements while cooking hadn't slowed down in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, his initial feeling was correct; this Shopkeeper Ba was no ordinary person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully recalled, and it seemed there was no such person as Shopkeeper Ba in the original work, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let's stop here for today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Artoria still wanted to order more, Sakura hurriedly stopped her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt tired just looking at Shopkeeper Ba.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Boss Lady, check please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xi came to the checkout counter and said, \"Your cooking is very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ba printed the bill and said, \"Your girlfriend is quite the eater; the dishes I just cooked are more than the amount I usually cook in a month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xi: \"I already said she's not my girlfriend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the bill and looking at it, oh ho, it was actually quite cheap; this boss lady knew how to do business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then, Boss Lady, goodbye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After paying, Feng Xi took the others and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the moment the shop door closed, a red light flashed in Shopkeeper Ba's eyes, shining brightly without further concealment, and her expression turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>",1136,"2026-06-14T05:03:36.601Z","2026-06-14T08:03:13.715Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","25445906d269a9715b429868b7d376d2616b242d9c82932b4c59bda6e9604c7b","walking-among-heroic-spirits-with-a-q-a-system-chapter-614","walking-among-heroic-spirits-with-a-q-a-system-chapter-612",626,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwalking-among-heroic-spirits-with-a-q-a-system-cover.jpg"]