[Congratulations to the host for successfully selecting a food delivery worker. The match rate between the employee and the position is as high as ninety-five percent. The host receives a reward food package *1.]
The compatibility is so high, it seems the arrangement is indeed appropriate. As for the five percent deduction, Su Yao had her own guess; she thought that Zhan Xing's personality might be the main reason. If he encountered a not-so-good guest, he would definitely devour them directly, with absolutely no sense of service.
This kind of situation was difficult for Su Yao to handle. She couldn't control or had the right to restrain Zhan Xing's temperament. All she could do was hold the little golden dragon and pray not to encounter such dramatic events!
The position of the food delivery worker was officially settled, and Zhan Xing had already started squatting in front of the order receiver to study it.
Su Yao handed the portable little phone to Zhan Xing, while she went to open the food package.
Congratulations to the host for obtaining restaurant food: pickled fish, spicy chicken, grilled meat with rice, preserved egg and lean meat porridge, Fuding meat slices; store food: tuna rice ball, ham and egg sandwich, 100% orange juice.
This time, the food package was exceptionally abundant. Su Yao's eyes lit up again and again as she read the words.
"Ayao, is it food?" Ya and Felix were the staff, and they immediately noticed when the inn had something new.
Su Yao nodded and took everything out even though it wasn't mealtime yet.
Zhan Xing had already figured it out. He was about to go out for a delivery and might miss the group lunch time, so Su Yao wanted him to try it right away.
Zhan Xing knew that the special treatment was meant for him, and his sense of pride surged once more, making him enjoy it all the more.
"Come on, come on, I have a big appetite, I can eat anything!"
Su Yao was not stingy, and the portions were directly calculated based on the number of non-human staff. Ya couldn't eat much, Felix had a slightly larger than normal appetite but still couldn't eat that much, but Zhan Xing could finish everything by himself. The portions were just right.
The dishes were placed in front of him, and Zhan Xing was first attracted by the bright red spicy chicken. Having eaten spicy hot pot before, Zhan Xing had a certain tolerance for spiciness, so he mentally prepared himself before picking up the chicken. However, he didn't expect the spicy chicken to be as intimidating as it looked on the surface. After a few bites, he only felt the fragrance, with the spiciness merely serving as a complement.
Su Yao saw that Zhan Xing's mouth seemed about to spit fire, so she didn't argue with his "not spicy" comment and quickly handed over the Fuding meatball soup.
The meat slices were tender yet chewy, and the soup was exceptionally delicious. Zhan Xing finished an entire bowl in just a few gulps.
Next, Zhan Xing tried all the remaining new dishes. The pickled fish and the century egg and lean pork congee left the second most memorable impression.
"This sour taste can be turned into a delicacy! And this little black thing... it tastes pretty good too."
Pickled fish in sour soup is a dish that suits the general palate and aesthetic. Zhan Xing, who didn't like sour food before, could quickly accept it. But the lean pork and preserved egg congee was different; it had preserved eggs in it.
Century eggs, with their dark and glossy appearance, would make anyone think they are a form of bizarre cuisine. Zhan Xing picked a few pieces to taste on their own. It was hard to describe the texture—like an egg, yet not quite like an egg, particularly complex. In the end, he couldn't quite put it into words and simply marveled, "Human food is indeed diverse."
Su Yao smiled. Zhan Xing had never seen what a century egg originally looked like. If he did, he would be even more amazed.
If you come across this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it.
After paying respects to his internal organs, Zhan Xing took two food orders and set off.
In a place near the northern part of Zhonghe, there was an explorer from the south who had wandered here unknowingly of the northern situation and was then trapped by the forces of the young count. In this unfamiliar city, finding a place to stay was not a problem for him; the weather was hot, and he could sleep under a bridge or in the wild. However, food was a different matter. The city's food supply was all sent to the front lines, and he couldn't bring himself to knock on the citizens' doors.
I don't know how this explorer managed to hold on until now, but today he probably couldn't endure any longer and sneaked into the employment hall to post this request for food.
The second person requesting food was in the south, likely a wealthy second-generation gentleman. He wasn't out on an adventure unable to find food; he was simply tired of the local cuisine and wanted specialties from other places, which is why he issued this task.
The route of the battle star is to go north first, then to the south, and after completing the mission, fly directly to find Gerard.
Gerard's safety is crucial, and the Battle Star will remain there until the danger is eliminated.
I'm sorry, but it seems like the source text is missing. Could you please provide the text you would like translated?
The trivial matters that had her running around in circles consumed a lot of Su Yao's time. She had originally planned to start new studies the afternoon after completing the cubic weapon, but the delay ended up costing her another two full days.
After finally dealing with all the urgent matters, Su Yao and Percy re-entered the weapons workshop.
The second time making weapons under Percy's guidance, Su Yao didn't feel any more at ease. Due to the increased difficulty in the shape, she failed even more times than the first attempt.
"This is the hardest part of weapon-making. Once you get through this, there won't be any problems later!" Percy encouraged Su Yao, continuously providing her with emotional support.
But Su Yao was no longer buying it: "You said the same thing last time when drawing the magic circle."
She naively thought that was truly the hardest step.
"I believe in encouraging education." A hint of guilt flashed in Percy's eyes, but he quickly cleared his throat and pretended nothing had happened. "Let's not worry about that for now. Just keep practicing. I think you have great talent, and these small problems won't be a challenge for you!"
Percy was even more confident than the main character.
Actually, Percy was right. Su Yao was indeed very talented, and with her willingness to work hard, creating a good weapon wasn't that difficult. The master and apprentice hadn't talked for long before Su Yao truly succeeded.
"I knew you could do it!" Percy still remembered Su Yao's first creation; that small knife already bore the marks of a seasoned weaponsmith. Sure enough, the shape of this longsword was also very well made.
Percy let Su Yao proceed to the next step. Su Yao spent some more time drawing the magic circle, and after a few hours of hammering and tapping, the level-one fire sword was successfully completed.
In the following month, Su Yao crafted dozens of first-level weapons, and the elemental attributes of the weapons were no longer limited to just fire; they now encompassed a variety of elements. As she made more first-level weapons, Su Yao's experience grew rapidly, and by the end of September, she successfully challenged second-level weapons.
Percy wasn't idle while Su Yao was working hard; he had already completed one of the weapons promised to the three Peng brothers.
As the eldest brother, Peng Yi naturally took the first weapon.
The three Peng brothers were all big men, and Peng Yi was quite old, so none of them had specific requirements for the shape of their defensive weapons. Percy made them randomly, and the one for Peng Yi was a weapon that looked like a belt.
Peng Yi took it and put it on immediately. The dark gray belt matched any outfit perfectly and was not conspicuous at all. This was exactly the effect Peng Yi and Percy wanted.
"This defensive weapon can withstand a full-force attack from a seventh-level mage once, a full-force attack from a sixth-level mage three times, and won't trigger for attacks below the third level." For a sixth-level mage, attacks below the fifth level wouldn't be fatal, and attacks below the third level wouldn't cause significant damage, so Percy set a threshold for this defensive weapon.
Peng Yi was very grateful to Percy and said that from now on, the three brothers would take care of all the weapon materials.
"You wear it well, not bad." Percy looked at Peng Yi's appearance and nodded approvingly. He didn't refuse Peng Yi's materials either; this was already his cheapest level-seven defensive weapon. "Hurry up and gather the materials, the next one will be for Peng Er. Let me see if I can make a wrist guard."
Nor could all three brothers be of the same type; otherwise, exposing one would mean exposing them all.
Percy's weapons were sent out, but the weapons made by Su Yao were not of high grade and not suitable for the people at the inn. So they were all handed over to Zhan Xing, who took them south to sell with Gerard.
Gerald's security issue was also resolved during Su Yao's focused weapon-making process.
After the meeting between Zhan Xing and Gerard, Gerard provided Zhan Xing with a more detailed version.
Warstar did not like humans, nor did it like their schemes and intrigues, but that did not mean it couldn't think. Having lived for a long time, it saw issues from multiple layers and perspectives. Warstar immediately identified two more points of suspicion, confirming Gerard's second hypothesis.
"I think it's those two people from the Wolf Pack Mercenary Group causing trouble," Zhan Xing said. "You take these defensive items and share them with your mother and sister. I'll take another job up north and fly there to check on the situation with the Wolf Pack Mercenary Group."
After speaking, Zhan Xing tossed a storage bag to Gerald and flew away.
This time, the order was still from the explorer trapped within the northern baron's territory. He was afraid that mercenaries would bully him for being anxious about food, and the delivered food would be unreliable, so he didn't dare to write a high quantity the first time. But he didn't expect the order to be taken by the Peace Inn, and the food delivered was sumptuous and delicious; he couldn't get enough of it! So, since his life wasn't in danger, he placed another order and prayed that it would be delivered by War Star again.
The mobile phone of War Star was very convenient, directly sending a reminder that a previous customer had placed the same order again. It accepted the order immediately, just in time to make some money while flying over to check on the Wolf Pack Mercenary Group.
After delivering the food, the Battle Star stayed in the north for another day. Its body could change size at will, and it flew around unnoticed. Once it had gathered all the information, it returned.
The current situation of the Wolf Pack Mercenary Group is quite chaotic, not as good as the northern populace imagines. The people thought that by taking down Count Aston, they would become one of the major forces in the north. In reality, they are being targeted by minor counts and mayoral forces, and they also have to fend off the frenzied revenge from Count Aston's son and his former subordinates.
Zhan Xing observed their situation and dismissed the speculation that this mission came from headquarters. They were so busy that they probably couldn't even remember the Water Repelling Pearl, and most likely didn't have time to listen to the news sent by that father and son duo.
Gerald also provided another piece of information after seeing the war star, "During the time you went north, I ran into them on the street. They are indeed still in the south."