By the time Chen Lin left the Tasting House, he had another token in his hand.
This was the Identity Token issued by the Gourmet Island authorities after his offering had been accepted, and it could be used to store points.
With this token, he could also open a shop on the island and enjoy various other permissions.
The token was beautiful.
One side bore an image of Gourmet Island, while the other displayed stars representing his rank.
Different ranks came with different permissions. The fine wine he had offered had been rated Three-Star, so the token bore three stars, signifying his status as a Three-Star Gourmet.
If he opened a shop, the highest rank it could have was Three-Star.
But opening a shop came with other restrictions, and the fees were steep. He still needed to consider whether to do so.
Chen Lin remained clearheaded. He knew his primary task was cultivation. The Nightmare Realm could only serve as a source of resources and a refuge, not the main focus of his efforts. Otherwise, he would be putting the branches before the roots.
Without longevity, everything was an illusion.
Aside from his Three-Star status, however, his rewards this time included ten thousand points and three opportunities to waive mission penalties!
Points could not be traded privately, but on Gourmet Island, they were more useful than Nightmare Coins. They could be exchanged with the authorities for premium ingredients, Delicacy Recipes, Gourmet Vouchers, and more. Even Exclusive Teleportation Tokens were obtained with points.
In addition, points could be used to waive the penalty for each mission, with one point equivalent to one Nightmare Coin.
"Let's go take a look at the advanced plane the Pasture Keeper gave us access to."
Chen Lin called to Grass and headed toward the Myriad Realms