Kurosawa looked at the empty groove with some regret.

This golden flame is really easy to use, but it seems to be a one-time use.

"The energy value of Shining Bird: 34.5 → 35.1"

"Nightmare energy value: 27.1→27.6"

The golden flame increases the attribute energy value of the two elves by 0.6 and 0.5 respectively.

Although it doesn't seem like a lot, Kurosawa knows that the increase in attribute emergy is only the most insignificant part of the benefits just obtained.

What is really important is that the bodies of myself and the two elves have been reset to the "best state".

Next, the growth rate of his psychic and elf attributes will be significantly increased.

The goal he originally set for himself may not actually be achieved.

In more than a month, Shining Bird entered the transitional stage, and Nightmare reached the peak of intermediate normality. It seemed that the gap was only about twenty points, but in fact it was very difficult to achieve.

This is because the energy value of intermediate elves becomes more difficult to increase the later you go.

But now, he feels that the two elves are in a completely new physical condition, and in addition, being in the underground palace, they can continue to fight, gain rewards, and train skills without any distractions.

He knew that his plan was no longer a fantasy.

...

A restaurant called "Black Pottery Hotpot" opened.

The hot pot restaurant is located at the corner of Fuyang Street, the busiest commercial street in Haitang City, occupying the first and second floors.

The overall decoration of the store is bright light yellow, and a large number of soft wooden elements are used to highlight the theme of the hot pot restaurant.

On both sides of the aisle wall are two huge fish tanks, with gorgeous seaweed swaying gently and ornamental fish of different colors swimming freely.

The rest room on the second floor has been renovated into a suite, so you can stay in the store directly when you are busy.

Sofa TV and a bed.

The best place is on the balcony facing the street, with two wicker chairs on it.

The balcony is filled with all kinds of gorgeous plants and flowers, and the beautiful branches and leaves are swaying in the breeze.

These flowers and plants were specially bought by Tao's mother, and they grew luxuriantly under careful care.

In fact, Tao's mother is planning to get a cat recently.

Dudu Bird is not at home, so she is somewhat lonely on weekdays.

She walked to the balcony.

"Dad, don't just sit there and play with your phone. Go out and entertain the guests."

Ms. Tao looked dissatisfied at Kurosawa's father, who was sitting on the balcony in a wicker chair and playing military chess on his mobile phone.

On the first day of business, business was surprisingly good.

Although there are clerks, chefs, and store managers in the store who run the store in an orderly manner, the child's father is the boss in name after all. How could he start slacking off on the first day he opened the store? It's outrageous.

Ms. Tao did not open a hot pot restaurant on such a large scale at first. She just wanted to find something to do after resigning.

Unexpectedly, a hot pot restaurant opened, but it didn't seem to be of much help.

The store manager that the girl named Chi Lei helped find was very experienced and had her own system, chef, base ingredient formula, staffing and recruitment, decoration, and store opening promotion all handled by them.

"I'll go out and help after I finish this set."

Kurosawa's father adjusted his glasses.

He has recently fallen in love with military chess, and plays two games on his mobile phone when he has nothing to do.

Tao Ma glanced at him, sighed, and let him go.

Inevitably, after the two resigned, they began to enter the old-age retirement mode early.

After walking out of the private rest room, she came to the front of the store and happened to see a familiar figure.

"Xiaochi, you're here."

Chi Lei has been here several times before, helped a lot, and has a good temper.

Tao's mother was very impressed by her.

In fact, Tao's mother was not very confident about her at first, but after asking Kurosawa, she half-heartedly accepted the help she offered.

After going back and forth, I became familiar with it.

"Aunt Tao, congratulations on the opening of your hot pot restaurant."

Chi Lei turned around and saw Tao's mother in the crowd, with a smile on her face.

Thinking of the news she had learned from the minister yesterday, she looked at the smiling expression on Tao Ma's face and couldn't help but feel heavy in her heart.

"Come, Xiaochi, sit upstairs."

"No, no... I still have work to do, so I won't cause any trouble to you. I'm here today..."

"Don't be polite to auntie."

Just when Chi Lei wanted to dodge, she was pulled upstairs by the enthusiastic Mother Tao.

Most of the seats in the store are already occupied.

In fact, this was the result of Tao's mother discussing with the child's father and not using Kurosawa's name to promote the hotpot restaurant.

Otherwise, the number of customers might be overwhelming on the first day of opening.

It doesn't matter whether the hot pot restaurant's business is good or bad. Kurosawa's parents don't want to cause him any trouble.

"Sit, sit, sit."

Tao Ma pulled Chi Lei into the private room.

"Are there any taboos?"

"Auntie, I...please help me order some."

Chi Lei looked out the window.

On the driveway outside the window, there is a steady stream of traffic.

Several crows flew across the sky and landed on the wires.

The weather is very good today.

The sky is as blue as if it can breathe, clear and transparent, without a trace of impurities.

Hot and humid mist slowly rises from the hot pot.

Tao's mother entertained Chi Lei while caring about her work situation.

Chi Lei answered absentmindedly.

The seat under my butt felt like it was on fire, which was very uncomfortable.

"Um...Xiaochi, can I ask you about the situation of my Kurosawa family? He hasn't called home for several days."

Halfway through the hot pot meal.

Tao's mother showed a hint of worry on her face and asked Chi Lei.

In the past, almost every time he went to a town with signal, Kurosawa would chat with her on WeChat or call her to tell her that she was safe, and also inquire about the store openings.

But Kurosawa hasn't called her for several days recently.

Although she knew that there was no signal in the wild and it was normal to have no contact for a long time, she still couldn't help but feel worried.

She and the child's father are just ordinary people, and they don't know any big figures in the alliance.

They couldn't find anyone to inquire about the situation. Chi Lei was probably the only person they knew who could possibly find out the information.

When Chi Lei was asked, her heart clicked.

Sure enough, what I was most worried about happened.

She swallowed calmly, spooned the beef into Tao Ma's bowl, and said casually.

"It is not convenient to communicate in outdoor areas. You need to understand."

"Based on my understanding of the elf masters who have gone out for training in the past, it is a relatively normal frequency to contact you once every few weeks or a month. Kurosawa may have been busy with tasks recently, so he may have forgotten to contact you."

she explained.

"Is that so..."

Tao Ma's face looked much more relieved.

Everyone else contacted him once a month. The last time Kurosawa called him was ten days ago, which was still a month away.

Maybe I am inexperienced and am making a fuss.

She added, fearing to embarrass Kurosawa.

"Actually, there's nothing important at home. Since the child is busy, I won't disturb him."
To be continued...