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🐉 Chapter 15: Taste of Madness
Thick fog blankets the valley, swirling around Xiao Feng and his companions. Whispering voices echo faintly, tugging at their sanity. Suddenly, the system's voice rings out inside Xiao Feng's mind.
🔔 System:
> "Warning: High levels of madness detected in this area. Mission 'Taste of Madness' activated."
"Objective: Traverse the cursed valley without losing control of your mind."
🔊 Xiao Feng (sharp-eyed):
— "Focus is the only way out."
🔊 Gu Lang (clenching fists):
— "They're calling my name again. Not sure how much longer I can hold on."
🔊 Gu Tang (cold and serious):
— "Madness is the enemy that fights from within."
Xiao Feng activates his skill, "Anti-Madness Cooking." The aroma of food begins to waft through the fog, bringing a moment of calm.
🔊 Xiao Feng:
— "A taste of peace amidst the darkness…"
The whispers fade and a path opens forward. Yet, at the valley's end, a shadowy figure waits in silence...
Step by step, the trio moves deeper. Gu Lang's anxiety grows as the voices intensify, while Gu Tang's calm remains unshaken.
🔊 Gu Lang (with desperation):
— "The voices are louder now… it's getting harder to tell what's real."
🔊 Xiao Feng (reassuring):
— "Don't worry, I'm here. Together, we'll get through this."
The fog thickens again, voices swirling stronger than before. But then...
🔊 Xiao Feng (thinking):
— "Maybe cooking is the key here. Let's see if a 'Chef's Special' can shake off this madness."
He whips up a bizarre, but enticing dish. The scent spreads through the valley, confusing their enemies and soothing their minds.
🔊 Gu Lang (wide-eyed):
— "Who knew an aroma could be so powerful?"
🔊 Gu Tang (smirking):
— "A chef who fights with food… now that's a new kind of warrior."
Suddenly, at the valley's end, an ancient coffin rests silently. From within, a soft, childlike whisper echoes.
🔊 Child's voice (whispering):
— "Chef… come… I've been waiting…"
Xiao Feng gazes in surprise. The system speaks solemnly.
🔔 System:
> "Next objective: Awaken the lone girl. Only the chef's power can do this."
Gu Lang chuckles.
🔊 Gu Lang:
— "Looks like it's time for Xiao Feng to level up his cooking skills!"
Xiao Feng smiles, ready to prepare the 'miracle dish.'
🔊 Xiao Feng (confidently):
— "Now, it's time to cook the true flavor of life!"
The fog slowly lifts, peace returns to the valley, but their adventure is just beginning...