Gourmet Captive

Chapter 38 Toriko

--List all my current earnings.

Whispering in his heart, the relevant data stream appeared only in the eyes of Fang Xiu.

[Total resources from previous mission: 12 Reward Points, B-rank Side Quest *0, C-rank Side Quest *0, D-rank Side Quest *0...]

[Total resources from this mission: B-rank Side Quest *2, C-rank Side Quest *1, D-rank Side Quest *2, 15,326 Reward Points!]

A bountiful harvest.

Even compared to the previous pure welfare world, the gains Fang Xiu obtained in this trial could be called substantial.

However, he was not carried away by these things—the next world was truly worrying, and only by becoming stronger could he grasp his own destiny.

As his thoughts turned, the two Zhongzhou veterans in front of Fang Xiu had finished their meeting, and many eyes refocused on him, waiting for instructions.

"There is nothing much to say."

"Reward Points are money, and Side Quests are currency."

"Only when combined can they be used to exchange for high-value items, such as bloodlines, cultivation techniques, divine weapons, and high-tech products."

Under his explanation, the three newcomers gradually gained a general understanding of the rules, and for any subsequent unclear points, there would be veterans who had entered a world earlier to help them.

"Finally, before the information for the next Reincarnator world comes out, I hope everyone can hold onto the resources in your hands and not make worthless exchanges."

"As of now, the Shazhou Team has experienced one sci-fi world view and one horror movie mashup involving the supernatural side, and the latter only unlocked the tip of the iceberg."

Facing the veterans who had worked together for two worlds and had grown in both mentality and foundation, Fang Xiu felt he should say a little more as he met their gazes.

And so—

"Combined with my personal judgment, the Main God will likely show its cruel side next."

"Therefore, do not be deceived by these first two welfare missions."

For a moment, everyone had different thoughts, subconsciously looking up to watch their slightly silent captain walk into the light screen toward his private space.

--The total earnings obtained by the Shazhou Team in this Reincarnator world touched an invisible ceiling.

It was like a pool with a fixed total volume.

Only by taking unknown risks to expand the world view beyond the main plot could one obtain extra gains.

It was not good news, but it could not be called bad either.

The facts were as such.

The rules were as such.

Atop a high tower in a primeval forest, Fang Xiu silently endured the long-lost triple gravity of Earth, using this method for a daily workout.

At the same time, he began his post-battle summary.

"Setting aside the main plot rewards and excluding the overpowered factor of the Fusang Ghost King, the total amount of Side Quests in the entire Hong Kong Ghost World view... is probably between a single C and a double C."

"Among them, I casually wiped out the Nine Chrysanthemum Lineage and took two D-rank Side Quests, plus the accumulation of considerable Reward Points from killing various minor ghosts."

"The remaining resources depend on how Tang Tian and the others develop them."

In all fairness, in a hellhole like the Main God Space, being able to see half of one's own people, and having them be sensible enough, meant Fang Xiu would value them to some extent.

As for the three newcomers added to the team, they held a guaranteed B-rank resource package; if used properly, even if the next world was dangerous and the elimination rate was exceptionally cruel, they would by no means be without a chance of survival.

In fact, if one's personal ability was outstanding enough, they could even pull chestnuts from the fire and rise to the occasion! His thoughts wandered again, but this time Fang Xiu did not pull them back in time to refocus; after all, returning meant absolute safety...

"John, the boxer and actor, can stand out among ordinary people, so he must have a talent for close-quarters combat and could follow a warrior-type enhancement."

"Ye Mei, the legal consultant for a multinational corporation, has mental power exceeding normal values and could qualify for..."

The muttering came to an abrupt halt.

When it came to a mental power controller, was there anyone in the entire Shazhou Team more suitable than Fang Xiu himself? There was no need to consume massive resources to cultivate one; they could be used as ready-made combat power immediately! "It depends on personal willingness. A purely prominent mental attribute actually has many directions for development; one doesn't necessarily have to be an 'eye'."

"As for that surveyor, like Tang Tian, his aptitude is mediocre, and he relied purely on luck to make it back."

"But, who says good luck isn't a talent? A player like me who enters the group with capital and participates in the infinite reincarnation dragging the body of the Uchiha clan, I'm afraid I have to describe myself as having overflowing luck."

Just like that, Fang Xiu stood on the high tower, completing his reverie alone. In the time that followed, he did not make any exchanges and was in no rush to cultivate.

Even if he kept a sense of urgency in his heart!

Because Reward Points could be exchanged for plenty of time, fighting for this moment or that was useless. Besides, having finally returned, the plot world had already consumed too much energy; doing serious work now would be half the effort for twice the result.

He slept until he woke up naturally, got up, changed into clean clothes, and like an ordinary person, seriously thought about what to eat.

--In the Main God Space, Reincarnators can exchange for any delicacies from reality at prices far lower than cabbage.

Of course, if one wanted the food to have some efficacy, then more Reward Points would need to be consumed for the exchange.

"I've decided."

"Gala Bird meat over rice!"

After a brief selection, Fang Xiu, trying this type of exchange for the first time, paid 300 Reward Points.

It originated from the world of Toriko.

According to the anime's introduction, the raw material is an exceptionally ferocious monster bird with a capture level of 3, possessing incredibly hard feathers on the outside to protect the soft and delicious meat within.

Once prepared as a dish, the flavor is rich and savory; beneath the slippery skin, juices that surpass those of high-grade Wagyu beef drip out periodically, and the marbled meat releases an aroma that melts the moment it touches the tongue.

As for the evaluation from the Main God Space, it appears exceptionally simple and practical: besides being able to enjoy the ultimate delicacy of the human world, it can also invigorate the spirit and allow one's life level to evolve to a certain degree, such as cell vitality, internal organ resilience, and so on.

Unfortunately, the price tag is displayed clearly right here; you get what you pay for, and the difficulty of finding a bargain in this Main God Space is as hard as ascending to heaven.

Fang Xiu knows clearly just how much "water" is in the qualifier "a certain degree" mentioned in the description—

It is estimated that it only provides a rapid improvement for absolute novices.

At the current stage, having achieved a simplified Sage Body through the injection of perfect-grade Hashirama Cells, he is just looking to enjoy life and see if the path of dietary supplementation can strengthen his Yang Release, which is his physical power.

As the points are deducted, a bowl of rice topped with meat appears, emitting a thick, fragrant aroma. Although there is no exaggerated flashing light, just smelling this scent drives a primitive instinct within Fang Xiu to eat it.

His throat moves slightly.

It truly lives up to being a product from the Gourmet World...