The apocalypse struck, and I became a druid.

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It was supposed to be a simple meal, but when the group was led to an area of ​​the cave that had been converted into a restaurant, the so-called simple meal once again refreshed their understanding.

A clean, light-colored cloth was laid on the long wooden table.

The table was covered with a dazzling array of food:

A large pot of steaming stew, with its rich broth, tender meat, and enticing aroma, clearly comes from freshly slaughtered animals.

The poultry is roasted until golden brown and glistening with oil, with a crispy skin.

Fish prepared in several different ways—some steamed, some braised—are extremely precious in this apocalyptic world.

What's even more surprising are the vegetables.

Vibrant green water spinach, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, stir-fried eggplant, potatoes, and green peppers, fried mushrooms, braised chicken with mushrooms, big plate chicken... a dozen or so dishes that would have been considered very impressive before the time travel.

There were also several brightly colored fruits and vegetables, plump and fresh, arranged in a wooden basin, as if they had just been picked from the ground.

Baskets of perfectly baked pasta, exuding the aroma of wheat.

There is also honey in transparent containers, with an enticing color, and drinks made with honey.

This is hardly a casual meal.

The abundance and freshness of the ingredients far surpassed the banquets that the Aoki Group hosted for the leaders of various factions!

Even the well-informed Colonel Pang and Zheng Weiguo were momentarily speechless when they saw this table of dishes.

The naval personnel and those accompanying the Sword of Judgment couldn't help but secretly swallow hard.

"Chief Han, this is...too much of a waste."

Colonel Pang couldn't help but say.

Moreover, they noticed that the food did not seem to be food that the Biyun settlement had poured a lot of resources into, specifically to welcome them.

There were also a dozen or so wooden tables around, each with food of the same size.

The other survivors in the settlement also sat down together to share the meal.

In the apocalypse, food is the most precious resource. The supplies consumed in this meal could probably feed a small settlement for several days.

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Han Ning smiled and said, "Colonel Pang, you're too kind. These are all homegrown and raised products, nothing special. Please, everyone, have a seat and try the cooking skills of our Biyun chefs."

Everyone took their seats and eagerly began to taste the food.

Han Ning and other core members sat at a table with the visiting guests.

The others sat at other tables.

The stewed meat melts in your mouth, bursting with fresh and delicious flavor.

The roasted chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

The vegetables are sweet and crisp, with the taste of sunshine.

Even the most ordinary noodles are soft and delicious, far surpassing the dry, hard, and coarse foods they usually eat.

Especially the honey, which is sweet but not cloying, and contains a subtle energy that makes people feel relaxed and comfortable.

"This taste... is amazing!"

Li Feng couldn't help but praise it. He had traveled all over the country and eaten a lot of good food, but this meal was definitely the best he had ever had since he came to this world.

"Especially the cooking time and seasoning, they are just right. This chef is no ordinary person."

Zheng Weiguo nodded in approval, noting that even the simplest vegetables were cooked to an exceptional standard.

Han Ning gave a somewhat mysterious smile, clapped his hands, and announced loudly:

"It seems everyone is quite satisfied with today's dishes. Now, please welcome our head chef from the Biyun Gathering Area to meet everyone."

"Oh?"

Everyone's eyes instinctively turned towards the kitchen entrance.

To the astonishment of the guests, a large, robust bee, covered in golden down and with wings as thin as cicada wings, swayed leisurely as it flew over from the kitchen.

It was also wearing a chef's uniform specially made of soft white plant fibers.

He was wearing a tall chef's hat.

"Goo!"

It flew to the empty space next to Han Ning, proudly adjusted its slightly tilted hat with its forelimbs, then raised its head, its antennae swaying gently.

"Coo!" It let out a short chirp, as if asking, "How's this chef's cooking?"

The entire restaurant fell silent instantly.

Apart from Colonel Pang and Zheng Weiguo, all the guests around them, including the technical officers and captains they brought, stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.

A...a bee? The head chef?

This was beyond their comprehension.

Can bees understand cooking? And even control the heat and seasoning?

Seeing the stunned expressions on everyone's faces, Han Ning smiled and introduced, "This is Xiao Ba, one of our partners in the Biyun Cluster Area, and also our best chef."

Xiao Ba cooperatively raised one of its forelegs.

"This...is truly...unbelievable."

Colonel Pang, who had seen it all, did not have the same exciting expression as the others.

But that doesn't mean he wasn't surprised.

He looked at Xiao Ba with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

How did the people of the Azure Cloud Gathering Area manage to get such an extraordinary bee to willingly become their chef?

Han Ning and the Biyun Cluster he leads possess far greater hidden strength and methods than they appear on the surface.

Actually... what they didn't know was that Xiao Ba was simply addicted.

Han Ning didn't have to put in much effort at all...

"Come on, Brother Li Feng, eat more and try this honey water. It's very effective for restoring energy."

Chairman Wu warmly welcomed the guests.

"Good, good, Chairman Wu, to be honest, this meal is the most comfortable and enjoyable I've had since I transmigrated. It's delicious, delicious."

Li Feng was initially somewhat reserved.

But as the wine flowed freely, everyone ate and drank with increasing gusto.

They gradually opened up and started eating heartily.

The brothers in the Biyun gathering area watched this scene with smiles on their faces.

There's a strong sense of satisfaction in having your homemade food appreciated by your guests.

The welcome banquet ended amidst the guests' astonishment and the sheer deliciousness of the food.

The guests and hosts were all delighted, and the guests gained a new understanding of the abundance of resources in the Biyun residential area.

After the meal, Han Ning led everyone directly to the ink-fragrant wood cultivation area.

The closer you get, the stronger the unique woody fragrance in the air becomes.

Passing through an archway formed by intertwined vines, the sight before them caused all the visitors to stop in their tracks.

Dozens of black sandalwood trees grow scattered around, their trunks as black as ink, their surfaces shimmering with a warm luster.

The leaves are thick and emerald green, and the entire area is filled with a powerful life energy.

"This is it."

Han Ning stood in front of a blackwood tree, patted the hard trunk, and heard a dull thud like striking metal.

"Chairman Wu, bring over the piece of wood that we prepared."

"Here we come, boss."

Chairman Wu responded immediately.

He waved his hand.

Two awakened individuals laboriously carried over a section of the main trunk of the blackwood, about 1.5 meters long and as thick as a bowl.

This piece of wood is jet black and shiny, with smooth cuts and a dense texture.

A naval officer and Fire Wolf, the captain of the Sword of Judgment, immediately surrounded them.

Without saying a word, Fire Wolf stretched out two fingers burning with orange flames and scraped the surface of the wood with all his might.

boom!

The wood trembled slightly.

Only a few barely visible shallow marks were left, and he himself was made numb by the force of the recoil.

"Hiss... I used almost 9% of my strength this time."

Fire Wolf shook his hand, a look of surprise on his face.

He then drew a gleaming, obviously high-quality alloy tactical dagger from his back waist and gestured to Han Ning: "Chief Han, shall I try again?"

"Please go ahead." Han Ning made a casual gesture.

Fire Wolf casually flicked his blade.

The tactical dagger immediately burst into flames.

In the blink of an eye, the entire edge of the dagger turned a burnt orange-red.

As the flames continued to burn, a layer of dark luster rose up.

The color of the energy turned dark yellow.

He swung the dagger, which had almost transformed into an energy form, and made a side cut towards the second section of the Mo Xiangmu tree.

Clang!