I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

"It's going to rain soon! We have to find a place to shelter from the rain, eat something, restore our strength and magic power, and then discuss how to advance and destroy the Water Witch." Li Chen frowned and looked at the cloudy sky. He knew very well that this rain might bring them some trouble, but it was precisely because of this that they had a chance to rest.

Everyone nodded in agreement with Li Chen's proposal. They began looking for a place to shelter from the rain and prepared some food and water. Li Chen then used his magic to transform the surrounding environment into a habitable place.

After some effort, they finally found a suitable location. There was a flat surface here that could be used to build a temporary shelter. Li Chen cast a spell to harden the ground, then piled the surrounding boulders into a wall, forming a simple stone house. Although the stone house was simple, it was large enough to accommodate everyone and was some distance from the water, protecting it from the minions of the Water Witch.

As time went by, the sky grew darker and darker, with dark clouds rolling in. A heavy rain was imminent. Everyone quickly retreated to the stone house and waited for the rain to stop. While waiting, they began to discuss their next plan.

"We must find a way to find the weakness of the Water Witch in order to defeat it effectively." Li Chen said.

"But we know very little about the Water Witch. How can we find its weakness?" asked Fairy Hibiscus.

"I know some information about the Water Witch. She can control the five elements of water. The Fahua Spirit Cave is full of water. We should try to avoid fighting with her in the water! She will use her control over water to generate tremendous pressure and crush people into meat paste!" The Golden Haired Hou told Li Chen and his party what he saw and heard when he followed Guanyin Bodhisattva to fight against the Water Witch.

Everyone expressed their opinions and actively explored various possibilities. Just then, the rain began to fall, and the raindrops hit the roof of the stone house, making a crisp sound.

Next, it was time to light a fire and cook. Li Chen sighed at the thought. The food in the Tang Dynasty was so scarce. There wasn't even a hot pot or barbecue. He had to eat lamb skewers and "Gulouzi" (a traditional Chinese dish), but there wasn't even any chili peppers. After being here for so long, Li Chen really missed the food and drinks of the real world.

He sighed as he lit a fire and cooked, muttering, "The Tang Dynasty is so backward compared to modern times. There's so little to eat. If only we could have those delicious foods we have today..."

Suddenly, the system's voice rang in Li Chen's mind: "Host, you seem a little homesick. But don't worry, the system mall is now open. You can use your points to redeem food and drinks in the real world. Moreover, these foods and drinks will have special powers for you!"

Li Chen's eyes lit up when he heard this. "Really? That's great! I've been wanting to eat hot pot, barbecue, spicy hot pot, and so on for a long time! And drinks like Coke, Sprite, and milk tea, it's simply amazing!"

The system smiled and said, "Of course, as long as you have enough points, you can redeem them for a variety of delicious food and drinks. Moreover, these foods are not only delicious, but will also bring you unexpected benefits."

Li Chen asked excitedly, "How many points do I have now? Are they enough to exchange for some delicious food?"

The system replied, "You currently have 800 points, which can be redeemed for a wide variety of food and drinks. For the specific redemption rules, please refer to the introduction in the system mall."

Li Chen couldn't wait to open the system mall and browse the products inside. As expected, there were a variety of food and drinks to choose from, and the prices were not expensive. Only a few dozen points were needed to exchange for a favorite food or drink.

To earn points, you need to check the level of the game. Defeating the ancestor witch and his minions earns 100 points, and each time you eat modern food, you lose one point. This means Li Chen can eat nearly 800 times! There's no way he can finish it!

Upon entering the system store, Li Chen's eyes widened. The sheer variety of goods was dizzying. Rice alone included sweet and sour pork ribs, curry beef, Longjiang pork knuckle, pork elbow, and braised pork rice. There were also dozens of unique rice varieties he had never seen before.

The barbecue area is even more eye-opening, with everything from big dishes like roasted whole lamb, roasted suckling pig, and roasted whole cow to skewers made of various rare animal organs. It is simply a food paradise.

Li Chen eagerly selected a few of his favorite dishes, such as curry beef rice, honey-glazed chicken wings with shrimp balls, and roasted whole lamb. He also exchanged several bottles of Coke and Sprite for them. His mouth practically watered at the sight of the mountain of delicious food before him. However, he wasn't going to enjoy these delicacies alone; he decided to share his joy with his comrades.

"Wow, this is so delicious!" Everyone praised it as they ate. "These delicacies should only be found in heaven!"

After eating, Li Chen drank another bottle of Coke, feeling the bubbles bursting in his mouth, and felt particularly relaxed.

"Thank you, system, for allowing me to enjoy the delicious food from my hometown." Li Chen said gratefully, "I will save more points in the future to exchange for more delicious food."

The system replied with a smile: "You're welcome, host. Seeing you happy makes me happy too. I hope these delicacies can bring you more motivation to continue practicing hard."

Li Chen nodded heavily, promising to do his best. Then, he began planning which delicacies he would redeem next time, a happy smile on his face.

At the same time, Li Chen also thought of his comrades. He decided to give the Golden Haired Lion some large bones to help it recover. After all, the Golden Haired Lion had just experienced a fierce battle and needed to replenish its energy.

When the golden-haired lion saw the big bone that Li Chen handed over, it almost jumped up in excitement. It immediately pounced on the bone, biting it with its sharp teeth and eating it with relish.

These large bones aren't just ordinary food; they're a system commodity! Not only do they help the Golden Haired Lion recover, but more importantly, they also help boost its strength. Each large bone is rich in nutrients and energy, comprehensively improving its strength, speed, and endurance.

Seeing the Golden Haired Tiger eating so happily, Li Chen felt very relieved. He knew that only by making the Golden Haired Tiger stronger could he better eliminate the Water Ancestral Witch and his minions and save Putuo Mountain from suffering as soon as possible.

As for Fairy Hibiscus, Li Chen presented her with a dish of stewed white pigeon with hibiscus. This delicious dish not only helped Fairy Hibiscus recover faster, but also boosted her combat effectiveness. After tasting it, Fairy Hibiscus's injuries healed almost immediately. Feeling the powerful force surging through her, she felt a surge of gratitude.

With the help of these delicious foods, Li Chen believes they will achieve greater success in their future adventures. He himself will continue to work hard to earn more points and exchange them for more delicious food. For him, food is not only a pleasure, but also a driving force for progress.

Feeling the strength brought to him by these delicacies from his hometown, Li Chen's heart was filled with confidence. He believed that this time he would definitely defeat the Water Witch!