He drank it all in one gulp.

"Delicious!"

This is so much better than any drink I had in my previous life.

Moreover, after drinking it, Li Ming felt calm and peaceful, as if he had no worldly desires.

My thoughts are flowing much faster than before.

"Is this the effect of tea?"

Li Ming understood perfectly well.

This tea is indeed something special.

The God of Wealth Pavilion truly lives up to its reputation as a super power renowned throughout the world.

This tea not only stimulated his mind, but also contained a powerful spiritual energy.

I don't know how they did it.

Li Ming pulled himself out of his jumbled thoughts.

Take this opportunity to quickly begin practicing your cultivation techniques.

Cultivation is fundamental.

The contents of the Yi Mu True Skill emerged in Li Ming's mind. The parts that were originally difficult to understand now only required a little thought to make sense of them.

As one continues to practice, the spiritual energy gained gradually transforms into cultivation level.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but Li Ming felt a momentary daze.

It has broken away from the original sage mode.

Li Ming slowly exhaled, calming the sense of disappointment in his heart, and looked at his panel.

【"Yi Mu True Skill - Qi Refining Chapter" (40% Complete)】

[Realm: Eighth Level of Qi Training]

Just a few days ago I was working hard to get from level six to level seven, and today I've reached level eight with just a cup of tea.

This is really good stuff.

No wonder people say that in those powerful forces, even a pig can be trained to become a Martial Saint.

Hearing the people around him talking animatedly, he learned about the origin of this tea.

The tea is the legendary tea of ​​enlightenment.

Moreover, the water used to brew the tea is also exceptional; it is a superb quality spiritual water.

Thinking about this, Li Ming realized how extravagant these powerful forces were.

He probably couldn't even exchange all the tea he served to his guests for that amount.

However, the enlightenment tea served to them was probably the lowest grade.

As for the superior Enlightenment Tea, its effects are unknown.

Maybe we can have a drink sometime in the future.

By this time, everyone had finished their tea.

"As for the form this wealth-giving gathering will take, we're all martial artists, so let's just start fighting and let our skills decide!"

"I am a burly man," Zhang Tian said loudly.

He was a complete brute, always ready to fight, and this conference seemed like a long and drawn-out affair to him.

It doesn't mean anything!

The fight should start as soon as possible, with every punch landing hard – that's what martial artists should be doing!

If this Enlightenment Tea hadn't actually been something special, he would have lost his patience long ago.

These words were spoken.

Many people echoed and agreed with Zhang Tian's words.

Seeing that the atmosphere was right, Cai Shisan wasn't angry at all; instead, he said cheerfully:

“Some of you have come from all over the country, and the journey is long. It would be inappropriate to start fighting as soon as you arrive.”

Upon hearing this, a series of questions arose in the minds of the others.

If we don't have a martial arts competition, then what should we compete in?

Composing poems and painting?

Wouldn't the disciples of that academy be getting a huge advantage?

Upon thinking about this, the burly Zhang Tian became unhappy. "You don't want us to have some kind of intellectual contest, do you? I, Old Zhang, will not agree to that."

The format of the wealth-giving gathering is never limited to martial arts competitions, but rather depends on the organizer's ideas.

In the past, there were also Caishen Pavilion disciples who loved literature, and at their gatherings, literary contests became the main event.

Those disciples of the academy, however, benefited greatly.

From a young age, they read the classics, cultivating their minds through literature and their bodies through martial arts. However, many people who specialize in martial arts are at most literate, and have little to no research, so they are basically defeated.

Seeing the people present discussing it, some even suggested that they should compete in beauty or moral character.

Cai Shisan watched as everyone discussed for a long time, then said with a grin, "It's not a literary contest, but it's not a martial arts competition either. After all, harmony brings wealth. I've loved all kinds of delicious food since I was a child, and this competition is all about one word—eating."

"It would be too difficult for you to name the food or tell me its origin, so I have made the rules very simple this time."

"It's just a competition to see who can eat the most."

"Therefore, I would like to call this event the Eating Contest."

"Eat a fighting bowl?"

Everyone was dumbfounded.

The way they compared the numbers was something they never expected.

No wonder the God of Wealth Pavilion didn't announce it in advance this time.

Then Cai Shisan clapped his hands, and a group of white-clad maids emerged from behind, each carrying a plate of food of different shapes.

He then said, "Food is the most important thing for people. Since ancient times, our human race has been very knowledgeable about food. Even immortals and gods still descend to earth from time to time, disguised as ordinary diners to eat delicacies in various places."

"My Cangyang County is naturally rich in delicious food. Even if you are a local young master, I'm afraid you haven't tried all the local delicacies, have you?"

"This time, I will show you the delicious food of Cangyang County."

"Moreover, these delicacies do more than just fill your stomach."

Upon hearing Cai Shisan's introduction, the crowd reacted in various ways.

One person remarked, "This conference is quite interesting; it's centered around food, which is rather novel."

But those who are unhappy think it's too childish.

Among them were disciples of the academy who immediately expressed their dissatisfaction with the unfairness.

However, the objections were of no use, since the place was still owned by the God of Wealth Pavilion.

Li Ming scratched his head, indicating that city people really know how to have fun.

He had originally thought that his cultivation level was not high enough this time, and it would be difficult for him to win first place.

Unexpectedly, the martial arts contest turned into a contest of eating dry rice?

This is something I'm good at!

The benefits of increased physical fitness are numerous, but the only downside is that it requires more food.

But now, unexpectedly, misfortune has turned into a blessing in disguise.

Immediately, plates of delicious food were served to everyone.

Li Ming sniffed and smelled a rich fragrance.

Just taking a breath made my index finger itch.

When Li Ming took a bite, he was even more incredulous.

The five internal organs house the body, and the six bowels transform qi. The path of martial arts is one where people consume the primordial qi of heaven and earth. If one can store essence and qi and digest blood qi, one can advance quickly.

These foods are not only delicious, but also rich in energy. If one ate these foods every meal, even a pig could probably cultivate to the peak of the lower three ranks.

"The God of Wealth Pavilion is certainly generous. Not to mention the chefs who prepared these delicacies, the price of the raw materials alone is something that many powerful families could not afford."

"If an ordinary person ate a plate of these foods, they would probably have an excess of qi and blood, leading to a serious illness. The same applies to martial artists; if they ate too much, they would probably need to recuperate for a long time."

An older gentleman on the stage squinted and praised him.

As a respected elder of the clan, he naturally possessed a broad perspective.

"Food is good, but don't overindulge."

An old man next to him said, "I heard that they invited people from the Food God Pavilion to cook. As the top gourmets in the world, they have researched countless delicacies and even appeared at the banquets of immortals and gods."

Everyone present was deeply moved.

Unexpectedly, this seemingly silly competition actually tested everyone's physical strength.

These delicacies are highly nourishing and can be considered medicinal cuisine. However, if people with weak constitutions eat too much of them, they may suffer harm from the excessive medicinal effects, causing harm instead of benefit.

At this moment, Cai Shisan also spoke up to remind him:

"The rankings for this conference will be based on who eats the most, but don't overeat, or you might not be able to digest it and could harm your health."

At this moment, the people who were eating also realized what was happening.

However, he didn't think too much about it and continued to eat voraciously.

Those who aren't in a rush to eat are considering which type of food is suitable for them. There are many types of food, and they all have different focuses. If you know your own shortcomings before eating, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Li Ming, however, had an idea.

"Eating it is like making a profit; who can resist the temptation of getting something for free?"

In the past, many businesses used competitive eating contests to attract attention.

Those who can finish their meal get a free meal, or even receive a substantial bonus.

I never expected to encounter such an event after coming to this world.