"Let me introduce myself. My name is Lin Hanshuang, the current principal of the Oriental Academy. You might be wondering why such a large academy would let a young woman be the principal, but this is a tradition of our family. After the descendants come of age, they inherit the position of principal of the academy to begin tempering themselves, until their own offspring come of age."
"I have been sitting in this position for seven years. I have some ability, otherwise, it would be impossible to sit in this position for so long, after all, the competitive pressure for this position is quite high."
While speaking, Lin Hanshuang returned to her position. Hearing her words, Sora was speechless. Why did this person have so much inner drama while talking to herself? This situation was usually a sign of lack of confidence.
"What does Sister Han frost want with me?"
Puzzled in his heart, Sora repeated his words from just now, only changing "Principal" to "Sister Han frost," attempting to narrow the distance between them and make the following conversation smoother.
"Calling me sister already? Your mouth is really sweet. Being called sister by a handsome guy like you really makes this old auntie's heart bloom with joy!"
"Actually, there's no big matter in calling you over. I just want to know if you are selling the legendary kitchenware? One hundred million for one piece of kitchenware. If you agree, I can transfer the money to you right now."
As Lin Hanshuang spoke, she crossed her legs in front of Sora, her high heels swaying with the movement of her black-stockinged legs, exuding a unique charm that stirred the young man's heart.
"Actually, I'm not short on money."
Shaking his head, Sora refused, saying that due to his collaborations with the Mito Group and the Small JZ Group, he currently had six billion Japanese Yen in his bank account, which converted to over three hundred million Chinese Yuan.
Money is something you desperately want when you don't have it, but once you do, it becomes irrelevant. Three to four hundred million Chinese Yuan would likely be more than an ordinary person could spend in several lifetimes.
"Then what do you want?"
As Lin Hanshuang spoke, she noticed Sora's gaze. He was staring intently at her stocking-clad feet without any attempt to hide it, just foolishly staring.
What a rude fellow!
"You! What are you thinking about?"
As she spoke, Lin Hanshuang pulled her feet back, changing from a crossed-leg position to sitting upright, a hint of displeasure in her eyes. She was clearly offended by Sora's gaze.
"I heard that Oriental Academy has a way to enter the Gourmet Continent. I want to explore the Gourmet Continent. My purpose for coming to China this time is for that."
Sora said truthfully. Some things are better said directly. It's too tiring to talk in circles, and he wasn't at an age where he needed to converse with people that way.
"You really do know about the Gourmet Continent. However, this isn't a secret among the higher-ups, but you absolutely must not spread it around, or you might be arrested for causing social panic."
Hearing Sora's words, Lin Hanshuang sighed softly. When he refused her earlier, she had already guessed the reason. Unsurprisingly, it must have been Senzaemon Nakiri who told him.
"Don't worry, I'm not a bigmouth.
If I didn't want to go to the Gourmet Continent, I wouldn't have traveled all this way."
Sora said truthfully. He hadn't told anyone about this matter except his harem. Even Hojo Miyoko had no idea that there was an unknown Gourmet Continent outside of this world.
"You should know that the Gourmet Continent is extremely dangerous. There are powerful beasts inside that can tear humans apart alive. You are not at an age suitable for adventuring there.
How about lending us the Legendary Cooking Utensils first, and then going in a couple of years? I truly can't bear to see a genius as brilliant as you easily die in the Gourmet Continent."
Her fingers tapped on the wooden table again, Lin Hanshuang said with a frown. Due to time constraints, she had only received the intelligence that Sora had won the BLUE Champion and possessed the Legendary Cooking Utensils.
Therefore, she naturally assumed that Sora did not have sufficient strength to go to the Gourmet Continent.
"You can first study knowledge about the Gourmet Continent at Oriental Academy. We have specialized teachers here to instruct you. After about three years of study, once you have a basic understanding of the Gourmet Continent, you can join the academy's exploration team and go."
Seeing Sora's resolute expression, Lin Hanshuang offered him a compromise. After all, the Legendary Cooking Utensils were in his hands. If he didn't give them, they couldn't just take them, otherwise, how would the world's geniuses dare to confidently embrace them?
"That's too long, and the knowledge taught by teachers is definitely not as profound as firsthand experience. However, your concerns are not unfounded.
Simply put, as long as I demonstrate sufficient strength, you'll be willing to let me go in and adventure directly, right?"
Seizing the loophole in Lin Hanshuang's words, Sora stepped forward and stared at her face. The advantage of communicating with young people was that there was no need to beat around the bush; whatever you wanted to say, you just said it directly.
"If you have the ability to protect yourself, I'll tell you how to get in. But those are ferocious beasts that devour people, and just practicing some martial arts won't save you from their jaws."
Hearing Sora's words, Lin Hanshuang let out a wry laugh. This kid probably practiced a bit of martial arts and became overconfident, thinking he was invincible. In reality, for those extremely terrifying ferocious beasts, he would at most just make their meat a bit chewier.