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Since the incident at Gurikumon, the three of them had not exchanged a word. Lin held the knife set in his hands, his head lowered, lost in thought.
Once they returned to the car, Xing Shifang sat in the driver's seat, looking at Lin with a hint of confusion, and softly asked, "Brother, where are we going next?"
"Oh, just drive around casually," Lin replied nonchalantly, continuing to gaze at the knife set in his hands.
This demeanor not only made Xing Shifang frown but also worried Dreamsource. Ever since their contract had disappeared yesterday, she could no longer sense what Lin was thinking.
Though their mental connection was gone, their feelings for each other deepened; their relationship was on the right track, yet they felt further apart.
Emotions are always a mysterious thing. When two people connect heart to heart without barriers, it cannot be called love. However, when love arises, both individuals harbor secrets, and thus distance creates beauty.
Dreamsource and Xing Shifang were unaware of what the plump Old Octopus had discussed with Lin in the restaurant. They did not understand the communication between chefs and felt that Lin seemed absent-minded.
It was as if his soul had been drawn away by this knife set.
Dreamsource blinked and exchanged glances with Xing Shifang for a moment, silently agreeing to slow down and see what Lin intended to do.
The flying car slowly cruised along the main road while Lin appeared to be in a trance, staring intently at the Nine Heads in his hands.
The Nine Heads was an excellent knife set; the leather covering felt somewhat rough to the touch, intricately carved, undoubtedly crafted by a master. Time had added a sense of weariness to it, making it feel reassuring in his hands.
Just the knife case alone evoked such feelings; this must be what chefs pursue throughout their lives.
As he slowly opened the knife case, inside were nine kitchen knives. Lin pulled one out, and with a soft sound, he noted how exceptionally sharp its blade was—thin as a cicada's wing—capable of slicing transparent pieces.
Looking at each knife revealed they were all similar; the silver blades were seamlessly crafted, with only the handles wrapped in leather strips to form grips.
This set of knives resembles more of a scalpel than a kitchen knife; its characteristics can be described in two words: thin and fast.
The overall purpose of Nine Heads is lightness. Even the meat cleaver does not have the bulky appearance or weight one would expect; it simply uses materials that are lightweight.
The arrival of Nine Heads has alleviated a major concern for Lin. Ever since his Kitchen Knife broke in the Snow Mountain Forest, he has been unable to find a satisfactory replacement.
Now, this set of Nine Heads has become the best substitute for his previous knife. However, due to the different nature of the Kitchen Knife, Lin will need some time to get accustomed to Nine Heads.
This time, Lin Ye has learned his lesson; he can no longer treat the Kitchen Knife as a weapon. He must find a suitable weapon for his next martial arts training, whether it be a sword or a blade.
Setting aside these miscellaneous thoughts, Lin focused on polishing each knife. Nine Heads was a gift from others, and they placed their hopes in him; he must take good care of it.
While familiarizing himself with Nine Heads, Lin discovered something strange—a peculiar pattern.
The outer sheath of Nine Heads is very ornate, featuring a hollowed-out design where about one-third of the leather surface is carved away. Inside the sheath, there is a gemstone that is quite dazzling.
This gemstone is embedded within the sheath and serves no functional purpose; it is merely decorative. Who would embed a gemstone inside a sheath? It should be placed on the outside.
This gemstone is definitely not just decoration, and Lin found it somewhat familiar...
He slowly placed his hand on top of the gemstone and pressed down twice, discovering that the clasp beneath was quite loose, allowing him to easily remove the gemstone.
As this gemstone entered his palm, Lin's eyes lit up as he saw its irregular hexagonal shape. He immediately recalled its origin—Memory Fragment!
[Memory Fragment of the Spirit of Cuisine—No. 4]
Images flooded Lin's mind, just like those from the Memory Fragment given to him by the Poverty Old Man. This was a recipe from the Spirit of Cuisine, a dish from the divine realm.
After finishing the scene in his mind, Lin slowly opened his eyes and murmured, "Ten-Flavored Soup?"
The Ten-Flavored Soup is made from ten of the freshest ingredients found in the starry sea, simmered through multiple processes to create a Thick Soup. It is said that when this soup reaches its peak, a phenomenon of steam resembling soaring beasts appears at the moment the pot is opened.
This Ten-Flavored Soup is a significant boost for Lin because its recipe is unlike others; the required ingredients are extremely precious and rare.
However, Lin can still gather the materials for this Ten-Flavored Soup with some effort. The fact that the ingredients are not exceedingly scarce means that Lin Ke has repeatedly studied this dish and has practiced to challenge it at a higher level.
Perhaps this Ten-Flavored Soup is the key to Lin deciphering the divine recipes, which makes him excited.
Lin was overjoyed, continuously muttering, "Great, great! Old Octopus, thank you so much! I will not let your expectations down!"
The Nine Heads, who had followed Old Octopus for half a lifetime, acknowledged Lin's culinary heart, while the Memory Fragment of the Spirit of Cuisine represented Old Octopus's trust in Lin.
Old Octopus entrusted Lin with the two most important things in his life, and Lin Ye could not simply leave quietly.
Lin is not someone who forgets kindness. He knows that Old Octopus would not accept any material form of reward from him; for someone on the brink of death, those things are useless.
Save him? Find some medicine in the marketplace to prolong his life?
Even if Lin had the financial means, he would not do that.
Everyone eventually dies; saving Old Octopus in such a way would only plunge him back into a painful swamp, forcing him to continue struggling. After enduring pain and struggle, the outcome would still be the same.
Lin does not want to interfere with such life and death matters; that would be disrespectful to Old Octopus.
After pondering for a while, an idea flashed through Lin's mind: since he cannot repay Old Octopus directly, then let Old Octopus's spirit continue on.
Determined, Lin dialed Passionfruit's communication line.
"Hello, Baixiang Teacher, I have something I want to consult you about."
"What is it? Don't worry, I'll help you with anything I can!"
Passionfruit sounded a bit nervous; she seemed more like a student, while Lin was the teacher. The so-called life teacher was just a caretaker, right?
"Isn't the top floor of the Commercial District an asset of our school?"
"Yes, the entire building rights of the Fourth District belong to us. Even the buildings in other campuses have some usage rights that we own."
"Well, here's the thing. I found a restaurant called Gurikumon on the top floor that is up for transfer today. I want to rent that place. Can you help me inquire about it?"
"I see. I'm not sure if that's possible, but I'll ask for you!"
"Okay, thank you, Baixiang Teacher."
After ending the call, Lin let out a sigh of relief. He gathered his emotions, smiled, and looked towards the top floor of the Commercial District.
Octopus Senior, don't worry; I won't let Gurikumon fade away like this!
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