Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1174 1185. Woodcarving
A local resident passed by and replied kindly: "This pavilion was built hundreds of years ago. It is a landmark building in our ancient town and a good place for people to rest. The carvings on the pavilion represent the history and culture of the ancient town."

Li Xiao and his friends were deeply moved. They felt that this place was a time tunnel where people could feel the traces of ancient times.

After leaving the pavilion, they came to an antique shop in the ancient town, where various antiques and handicrafts were displayed.Li Xiao was deeply attracted by an ancient calligraphy and painting, and she carefully observed every stroke in the painting.

Pointing to an ancient bronze vessel, Xiaohong said, "These antiques are really of great historical value, and each one carries the memory of the ancient town."

The shopkeeper enthusiastically introduced them to the origins and stories behind each antique, allowing Li Xiao and his friends to better understand the culture of the ancient town.

Finally, they came to a small restaurant in the ancient town and tasted local specialties.The dishes in the restaurant are rich and varied, and one of the ancient town stews is impressive. The soup is rich and the ingredients are fresh and delicious.

My friend Xiaohua said excitedly: "These delicacies are so delicious, each dish has its own unique flavor."

They chatted with restaurant owners and learned about the origins and preparation methods of these delicacies.The boss told them: "The food we have here is made with the traditional ingredients and unique seasonings of the ancient town. Each dish represents the culture and unique taste of our ancient town."

After finishing the delicious dinner, Li Xiao and her friends felt very satisfied.They felt that this trip was not only pleasing to the soul, but also gave them a deeper understanding of this ancient town full of history and culture.This journey full of stories and beautiful scenery will become an unforgettable memory for them, and it also provides rich material and inspiration for Li Xiao's novel creation.

After leaving the ancient town, Li Xiao and his friends continued to their next destination - the mysterious valley temple.This temple is located in a secluded valley, surrounded by dense woods and clear streams, giving it a sense of peace and tranquility.

They came to the entrance of the temple and found a secluded path winding up, leading to the depths of the temple.Xiaohong said curiously: "This valley temple looks very mysterious. There must be many stories."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement, and they began to explore the temple along the path.The architecture of the temple is full of ancient atmosphere, with the roofs covered with green tiles and ancient wood carvings decorating every building.The creek is crystal clear and gurgling like a peaceful piece of music.

They came to the main hall of the temple, where an ancient Buddha statue was enshrined.Li Xiao was attracted by the solemnity of the Buddha statue. She knelt in front of it and prayed silently.

Xiao Ming asked curiously: "Does this temple have any special history?"

A monk came over and replied kindly: "This temple has a history of hundreds of years and is the center of faith in our valley. Every day, believers come to seek peace of mind."

After listening to the monk's explanation, Li Xiao and his friends respected the existence of this mysterious valley temple even more.

After leaving the temple, they continued walking along the valley path and came to a small waterfall.The water of the waterfall is rapid, and the splashing water sparkles in the sun.Xiaogang said excitedly: "This waterfall is really magnificent, like a natural painting."

They sat next to the waterfall, felt the fresh air and the sound of the waterfall, and seemed to be one with nature.Li Xiao feels that this valley represents the endless life and tranquility.

Moving on, they came to a small temple fair in the valley, where there were various food stalls and handicraft stalls.The food stalls are filled with delicious food, including pan-fried buns, stewed soup with mountain delicacies, pastries and more.

Xiaohua said excitedly: "The snacks here look very delicious, I want to try them all."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement. They came to a food stall and ordered a local specialty pan-fried bun.When the pan-fried buns arrive, they are golden and crispy on the outside, and the filling is delicious and unforgettable.

The stall owner said with a smile: "This is a signature snack near our temple. It is made with local delicacies and traditional seasonings. It is guaranteed to make you have endless aftertaste."

Eating pan-fried buns, they continued to explore the temple fair in the valley and came to a handicraft stall.Various handmade artworks are displayed on the stalls, including Buddha statues, incense burners, prayer flags and more.Li Xiao was deeply attracted by an exquisite Buddha statue, and she carefully observed the details of the Buddha statue.

Xiaohong pointed to a string of prayer flags and said: "These handicrafts are full of religious atmosphere, and each one exudes mysterious power."

The stall owner enthusiastically introduced them to the production process and the meaning behind each handicraft, allowing Li Xiao and his friends to better understand the culture of this valley.

Finally, they came to a small restaurant in the valley and tasted local specialties.The dishes in the restaurant are rich and varied, and one of them, a mountain delicacy stew, is impressive. The soup is clear, the ingredients are fresh and delicious, and every bite exudes a rich aroma.

My friend Xiaogang said excitedly: "These delicacies are so delicious, each dish has its own unique flavor."

They chatted with restaurant owners and learned about the origins and preparation methods of these delicacies.The boss told them: "The food we have here is made with fresh ingredients and unique seasonings near the valley. Each dish represents the culture and religious beliefs of our temple valley."

After eating the delicious dinner, Li Xiao and her friends felt full and satisfied.They felt that this trip not only allowed them to appreciate the natural beauty of the Mystic Valley, but also gave them a deeper understanding of this religious place.This journey full of stories and beautiful scenery will become an unforgettable memory for them, and it also provides rich material and inspiration for Li Xiao's novel creation.

The journey of Li Xiao and his friends will continue, and the next destination will bring them more surprises and discoveries.This journey full of adventure and discovery will continue to add color to their lives and leave a deep mark on their friendship.

The journey of Li Xiao and her friends continues, and the next destination is an ancient fishing village, which is located on the seaside and surrounded by the blue sea.With a rich maritime culture and beautiful beach views, this fishing village is a vibrant and lively place.

They arrived at the entrance of the fishing village and felt the freshness of the salty sea breeze.Xiaohua said excitedly: "This fishing village is so beautiful, I can hear the sound of the waves."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement, and they began to walk along the seaside path.The houses in the fishing village are decorated with seashells and seaweed, and the exterior walls of the houses are painted with bright ocean colors, giving people a fresh feeling.

They came to a small pier in the fishing village, with colorful fishing boats moored on the pier.Xiao Ming pointed to a beautifully decorated fishing boat and said, "This boat looks very special. It must have a story."

A fisherman came over and kindly told them the story of the fishing boat.He told them: "This boat is a traditional fishing boat in our fishing village. The patterns on the decoration represent the ocean and the life of fishermen. We rely on this boat to go fishing and it is part of our lives."

Li Xiao and his friends felt that the story behind this fishing boat was full of tenacity and courage.

After leaving the pier in the fishing village, they continued along the seaside path and came to a beautiful beach.The golden sand on the beach is clean and delicate, and the waves beat against the shore, leaving strings of foam.Xiao Gang said excitedly: "This beach is so beautiful, I want to jump into the sea right away." They took off their shoes and walked to the beach, feeling the coolness of the sea.Li Xiao feels that the ripples in the sea represent the flow of life and endless possibilities.

Continuing forward, they came to a seafood market in the fishing village. The market was filled with all kinds of fresh seafood.Xiaohong said excitedly: "The seafood here looks so delicious, I don't even know what to choose."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement. They came to a seafood stall and ordered a local seafood dinner.The table is filled with a variety of seafood, including lobsters, crabs, shellfish and various fish. Each dish is carefully cooked to retain the original flavor of the seafood.

The stall owner said with a smile: "The seafood here is freshly caught from the sea, so it is guaranteed to be fresh and delicious."

After eating a seafood feast, they continued to explore the seaside market in the fishing village and came to a handicraft stall.Stalls display a variety of marine-themed handicrafts, including shell bracelets, seaweed paintings, pearl jewelry and more.Li Xiao was deeply attracted by a string of exquisite shell bracelets. She carefully observed the color and texture of the shells.

Xiao Ming pointed to a seaweed painting and said: "These handicrafts are so creative, each one is full of inspiration from the ocean."

The stall owner enthusiastically introduced them to the production process and the story behind each handicraft, allowing Li Xiao and his friends to better understand the maritime culture of this fishing village.

Finally, they came to a small restaurant in the fishing village and tasted local specialties.The dishes in the restaurant are rich and varied, and one of the seafood stews is impressive. The soup is mellow and the delicious taste of the seafood is fully integrated into it.

My friend Xiaohua said excitedly: "These delicacies are so delicious, each dish has its own unique ocean flavor."

They chatted with restaurant owners and learned about the origins and preparation methods of these delicacies.The boss told them: "The food we have here is made with fresh seafood and special seasonings near the fishing village. Each dish represents the unique culture and taste of our seaside fishing village."

After eating the delicious dinner, Li Xiao and her friends felt full and satisfied.They felt that this trip not only allowed them to appreciate the ocean scenery of the seaside fishing village, but also gave them a deeper understanding of this vibrant and creative place.This journey full of stories and beautiful scenery will become an unforgettable memory for them, and it also provides rich material and inspiration for Li Xiao's novel creation.

After leaving the fishing village, Li Xiao and his friends' journey will continue. They are full of expectations and can't wait to explore more stories and beautiful scenery.This journey full of adventure and discovery will continue to bring them endless surprises and touches.

The journey of Li Xiao and her friends continues, and the next destination is an ancient mountain village, which is located between towering mountains and surrounded by dense forests.With rich natural landscapes and strong mountain culture, this village is a peaceful and mysterious place.

They arrived at the entrance of the village and found a winding mountain path.Xiaohong said curiously: "This village looks really isolated from the world, as if it's in a fairy tale world."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement, and they began to enter the village along the trail.The houses in the village are built with wood unique to the mountainous area, and the roofs are covered with thatch, giving them an original ecological feel.The layout of the village is patchwork, and each cabin is integrated into the natural environment.

They came to a small square in the village, where there was an ancient shrine.The shrine's architectural style is elegant, and the temple is dedicated to the patron saint of the mountain.Li Xiao was attracted by the tranquility of the shrine. She approached the shrine and gently lit a stick of incense to express her respect for nature.

Xiaogang asked curiously: "Does this shrine have any special history?"

A villager came over and replied kindly: "This shrine is the faith center of our village and represents our respect for nature and mountains. Every year during important festivals, villagers come to the shrine to pray."

After listening to the villagers' explanations, Li Xiao and his friends respected the traditions and beliefs of this mysterious mountain village even more.

After leaving the shrine, they continued walking through the village paths and came to a mountain spring.The mountain spring water is crystal clear, and villagers are fetching water from the spring.Xiao Ming said excitedly: "The water here is so pure that it seems you can drink it directly."

They squatted down, held the spring water with their hands, and felt its coolness and purity.Li Xiao feels that this mountain spring represents the source of life for the village and is a natural treasure.

Continuing forward, they came to a small temple fair in the village. There were various food stalls and handicraft stalls at the temple fair.The food stalls are filled with all kinds of delicious food, including scones, multigrain rice, game skewers and more.

Xiaohua said excitedly: "The snacks here look very delicious, I want to try them all."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement. They came to a food stall and ordered a local specialty game skewers.When the game is served on skewers, the ingredients are fresh and the roasting aroma is overflowing, making people salivate.

The stall owner said with a smile: "This is our village's signature snack. It is made using wild ingredients from the mountains and baked with special seasonings. It is guaranteed to make you have endless aftertaste."

After eating game skewers, they continued to explore the village temple fair and came to a handicraft stall.The stalls display a variety of handmade art, including bamboo weaving, wood carvings, mountain embroidery, and more.Li Xiao was deeply attracted by a picture of exquisite bamboo weaving craftsmanship. She carefully observed the texture and details of the weaving.

Xiaohong pointed to a wooden carving and said: "These handicrafts are so exquisite. Each one is full of mountain culture and art."

The stall owner enthusiastically introduced them to the production process and the story behind each handicraft, allowing Li Xiao and his friends to better understand the culture of this mountainous village.

Finally, they came to a small restaurant in the village and tasted local specialties.The dishes in the restaurant are rich and varied, and one of the multi-grain rice dishes is impressive. The rice is paired with various grains from mountainous areas, which is rich in taste and nutrition.

My friend Xiaohua said excitedly: "These delicacies are so delicious, each dish has its unique mountain flavor."

They chatted with restaurant owners and learned about the origins and preparation methods of these delicacies.The boss told them: "The food we have here is made with mountain ingredients and traditional seasonings near the village. Each dish represents the culture and lifestyle of our mountain village."

After eating the delicious dinner, Li Xiao and her friends felt full and satisfied.They felt that this trip not only allowed them to appreciate the natural beauty of the mountain village, but also gave them a deeper understanding of this peaceful and mysterious place.This journey full of stories and beautiful scenery will become an unforgettable memory for them, and it also provides rich material and inspiration for Li Xiao's novel creation.

The journey of Li Xiao and his friends will continue. They are full of expectations and can't wait to continue exploring more stories and beautiful scenery.This journey full of adventure and discovery will continue to bring them endless surprises and touches, and will also become a testament to their deep friendship.

(End of this chapter)