I'm a Druid at a farmhouse.

Chapter 32 Breath of Fire

A massive flow of information surged in instantly, and Song You felt as if his brain had been stretched open.

He didn't have a headache; instead, he felt a clear and bright sensation.

His knowledge of flames, the relationship between ingredients and heat, and the subtle changes in heat during various cooking methods were etched into the depths of his understanding, like a brand.

He suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the street scene rushing past the car window.

The world was still the same world, but his senses had undergone a qualitative change.

He can instantly tell whether the fumes rising from roadside food stalls are from vegetable or animal oil, and roughly what temperature they are.

This is a completely new perspective, a profound understanding of the art of cooking.

"Senior, are you alright?" Lin Xiaoran's voice rang in his ear, tinged with concern.

Song You snapped out of his reverie and smiled, "It's nothing, I just suddenly had a realization."

"Insights?" Lin Xiaoran leaned closer. "What insights?"

"You'll see later," Song You said, keeping everyone in suspense. He couldn't wait to return to the farmhouse, cook for himself, and experience the changes brought about by [Stove Control].

The feeling is like a martial arts master suddenly having their Ren and Du meridians opened up, their internal strength increasing dramatically, and they can't wait to find someone to practice with.

The car continued on its way, and Su Yunxi sat in the passenger seat, observing Song You discreetly through the rearview mirror.

She watched as Song You's expression shifted from contemplation to excitement, and now to eagerness, and she couldn't understand what had happened.

After nearly an hour of smooth travel, the white B&B tram finally entered a country lane, where the road became a bit bumpy, and the scenery on both sides changed from tall buildings to lush green fields.

"Senior, this farmhouse is really in a bit of a remote spot," Chen Jiajia said while keeping a steady grip on the steering wheel.

"The more remote the place, the better the scenery and the fresher the air," Song You said with a smile.

He looked at the familiar scenery outside the window, making plans in his mind.

The agritainment business is just getting started. Although Deng Shen and Wang Guoming have promoted it, the number of customers is still unstable.

My original intention for going to the food festival was to play games, but I unexpectedly gained a new skill. This was undoubtedly a godsend.

With [Stove Control], his culinary skills will reach a new level, and he will be able to better utilize the advantages of [Gourmet Druid].

The car rounded a bend, and the courtyard of the farmhouse came into view.

The handwritten wooden sign at the entrance reads: "Boss is in town, open in the afternoon."

"This is it," Song You said.

Chen Jiajia parked the car steadily at the entrance of the yard, turned off the engine, and the four of them got out of the car.

"Wow, senior, this place is so nice." Lin Xiaoran took a deep breath as soon as she got out of the car, looking completely captivated. "Even the air is sweeter than in the city."

Li Jing adjusted her glasses, her gaze sweeping over the vegetable garden in the yard and the distant mountains and forests, a relaxed expression appearing on her face.

Su Yunxi did not rush to express her opinion. She simply stood quietly by the car, her gaze falling on every detail in the yard.

From the somewhat simple wooden sign to the vibrant vegetable garden in the yard, and the fishing spots faintly visible by the distant reservoir, everything exudes a rustic simplicity, yet subtly radiates a unique charm.

"Senior, what's going on with your vegetable garden? It's growing so well!" Lin Xiaoran rushed to the edge of the garden and couldn't help but exclaim as she looked at the thriving vegetables.

"Senior, what are your signature dishes?" Chen Jiajia walked over and asked curiously.

Song You took a snakeskin bag out of the trunk and walked into the yard, saying, "As for our signature dishes, it depends on what you want to eat. If you want fish, I have some from the reservoir. If you want chicken, I have free-range chickens raised by farmers in the village. If you want vegetables, we can pick them fresh from the garden."

"Of course I want to eat them all!" Lin Xiaoran's eyes sparkled. "Senior, do you have any fresh fish here today?"

"Yes." Song You placed the burlap sack at the kitchen door, turned around, and smiled kindly. "We just caught a big grass carp from the reservoir today. It weighs about ten pounds and has plump, delicious flesh. We also have a few crucian carp that we can use for soup."

"Then let's have braised grass carp, and a crucian carp and tofu soup!" Lin Xiaoran immediately decided. "And a stir-fried vegetable dish, anything will do, as long as it's from your garden!"

"Okay, no problem." Song You nodded. "You guys can wander around the yard for a bit while I go get ready."

With that, he walked straight to the kitchen.

"Xixi, let's go take a look over there." Lin Xiaoran pulled Su Yunxi and pointed to the chicken coop in the corner of the yard.

Su Yunxi nodded and followed them to the chicken coop. She walked to the coop, looking at the lively chicks and the simple yet sturdy fence beside it.

Her gaze then turned to the distant back mountain, where lush greenery exuded a primitive wildness.

Song You went into the kitchen and sorted the contents of the snakeskin bag. He first took out the ten-pound grass carp from the sink, and then took out several crucian carp.

"Today's meal will be a good opportunity to try out my new skill," Song You thought.

Considering that they were all students, Song You prepared the ingredients in the kitchen.

He placed the grass carp on the cutting board, took a deep breath, gently placed his left hand on the fish's head, and closed his eyes.

"Thank you for the gifts of nature, thank you for your sacrifice." He murmured the prayer, and the power of nature surged from his body, enveloping the grass carp.

The moment the grass carp came into contact with that force, its violent struggle abruptly ceased, and its tail, which had been thrashing about, gradually drooped. As if under a spell, it instantly fell into a peaceful slumber.

[Druid Log: Your kindness towards the creatures of nature will allow them to return to their slumber in the cycle of life. Gourmet Druid Beginner Progress +1%! Current Progress: 15%]

Song You opened his eyes and picked up the thin-bladed knife. A flash of light, and the fish's neck was precisely sliced. There was no blood, no struggle; everything happened silently.

His movements were fluid and seamless; he scaled, gutted, and removed the internal organs.

The slicing knife that won at the food festival, its blade cutting along the fish bones, sliced ​​the fish meat into thin, even slices that were translucent and glistening.

"Wow, senior, you're amazing!"

Lin Xiaoran's voice suddenly rang out from the kitchen doorway.

She, Chen Jiajia, and Li Jing were standing at the door, watching Song You's movements intently. Su Yunxi also stood behind them, her gaze calm, yet carrying a hint of barely perceptible inquiry.

"Just practicing casually." Song You didn't even turn his head, his sword flashing incessantly.

After he finished processing the fish, he took a chicken from the refrigerator.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he once again activated [Divine Art], cleaning the chicken thoroughly.

Deboning, separating tendons, cutting into pieces. Every movement was precise and elegant, without a single superfluous motion or any unpleasant sound.

He carefully arranged the complete chicken skeleton and placed it on the plate next to him, while only uniformly sized and perfectly shaped pieces of chicken remained on the cutting board.

"Alright, stop standing around here, it's too smoky. You guys go to the yard for some tea, the food will be ready soon." Song You smiled and shooed them out of the kitchen.

Looking at the prepared ingredients on the cutting board, a strong sense of confidence welled up inside him.

He turned on the gas valve on the stove, and blue flames shot out instantly.

Song You placed his palm above the flame and closed his eyes.

In that instant, he felt himself become one with the flames.

The temperature, size, and color of the flames, and even the trajectory of every wisp of heat, were clearly presented to his perception.

He could feel the breath of the flames and sense the energy they contained.

This feeling was completely different from before. He was no longer passively using the flames, but actively controlling and mastering them.

The flames flowed with each breath.

"This skill book is so effective, I wonder if Brother Wang has any more?" Song You's lips curled up slightly, his eyes sparkling with excitement.