Chapter 289 - 289 269 Core

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289: Chapter 269: Core 289: Chapter 269: Core The professional skills of a gourmet were actually quite simple and crude, divided into two categories: “how to eat” and “how to find food.” Compared to an ordinary gourmet’s “Extraordinary Digestion LV1,” the keyword for Glutton’s Gluttony LV1 is “greed:” an insatiable hunger. Feeling hungry faster means that the body craves more nutrition and may even surpass the physical limits it can bear. A gourmet advances by “eating food imbued with extraordinary factors that are taboo,” so faster digestion and hunger means quicker advancement and a faster pace of enhancement; however, it also entails doubled “expenses” and at least doubled pressure to regress. “Heh, I’m full.” The overflowing sense of fullness made Lu Ping’an burp satisfyingly. The feeling of fullness in a living being is a reminder that one cannot eat anymore, or they won’t be able to digest it. This fourth-tier gourmet meal was enough for Lu Ping’an to “digest” for a long time… At least until the assets of the two gourmets ran out, Lu Ping’an didn’t need to worry about it too much. Something more distant? Was it necessary to even think about it? All he knew was that with the resources available to help a gourmet advance quickly, he needed to increase his combat power as fast as possible. “Heh.” Taking a deep breath, the world he smelled is now completely different. Spirit Perception is the core professional skill that gourmets use to find delicious ingredients. It not only serves as a scouting method to find nearby polluted creatures, but also discerns which ones are edible, which ones are inedible, and which ones are… essential for your evolution! “Fortunately, big cat didn’t fool me. The ‘Seeker’ isn’t like the Blood Feast.” Not feeling “appetite” towards his companions, Lu Ping’an breathed a sigh of relief. The biggest problem for gourmets is that they never get enough to eat; materials like magic monsters, magic plants, and exotic creatures are always limited. Most gourmets are people who have switched from other professions; they had gone far in their original profession, accumulating enough savings and hunting means before attempting to increase their power through dual profession. However, some people and gods are unwilling to go through so much trouble… Fellow beings from the same world are always ample in quality and quantity. Some “gourmet” system’s Evil Gods have fallen into the dark side because of this, becoming madmen that are targeted by everyone else. “Whew!” Lu Ping’an took another deep breath, putting his full effort into using the still unfamiliar Spirit Perception… Just by becoming a gourmet, he has basically earned an additional method for wide-ranging observation and scouting beyond Spirit Vision. “Nucleus, edible.” This time, the target Lu Ping’an “smelled” were the local magic monsters that were currently fighting against them. From the light red and dark red stone monsters’ bodies, he could always sense the powerful life energy, and this time, he smelled “delicacy.” “A gourmet is truly a life system profession. Whether it’s digestion or perception, they use life energy perception, affinity, and dispatching abilities.” “Blood, edible.” As for the thick, black mud monsters, there is life energy circulating all around them while their cores are dispersed throughout their bodies. How to eat? Probably need to filter, then sun-dry, turning them into blood jerky or make a thick soup by repeatedly filtering out the impurities… “…Why am I thinking about how to eat them?” Patting his head, Lu Ping’an confirmed that although this advancement was not without cost, his perspective on other creatures was likely to have changed. Upon becoming a gourmet, although the panel did not mention it, Lu Ping’an felt that under the blessing of “Spirit Perception,” his perception of life energy had clearly been enhanced, covering a wider area and becoming more accurate. He saw Xia Qin’s punches, seemingly physically colliding fist-to-flesh, but in reality, she was using her own “pollution” to cover, wash away, and destroy the “small pollution” in front of her. “Magic attacks disguised as physical attacks?” And Lu Ping’an noticed that, even when she was attacking, her high nose bridge would also subconsciously occasionally tremble, as if she was troubled by the newly added “perspective.” In a way, Spirit Vision and Psychic Smell were related, both making the “truth” seem more direct. Whether it’s a good thing for the individual could only be proven over time. “Boom!” Another punch, directly shattering a Stone Monster. But this time, Lu Ping’an noticed that she struck the Stone Monster’s “core” area, causing its whole body to collapse. Xia Qin didn’t have any other life-related professions, so being able to sense this “weakness” was probably due to her “smell.” Lu Ping’an remembered the two gourmet hunters, their wild and efficient attack movements, those seemingly instinctive battle techniques… or rather, Predation techniques. Extensive yet efficient, reckless yet often just right, their extraordinary sense of smell and physical instincts allowed Predation series creatures to continuously self-evolve. Gourmet hunters often doubled as chefs because they didn’t need to spend too much effort on the gourmet path. “Eating” could provide them with everything they needed, and the “chef” would serve as their “logistics”, obtaining ingredients and processing them. Leaving aside Lu Ping’an, who was still slacking off, when the terrain completely opened up, the well-equipped and prepared Special Service Team Three went all out, and the result was evident. One after another, Magic Monsters were instantly shattered, affording the possessed a brief respite. When the third floor was almost cleared, the pollution point was exposed, and the development of the situation was within expectations. But at this point, Lu Jun couldn’t take it any longer. Being able to clear the key points so easily was somewhat beyond expectations, but as the critical moment approached, he wanted to ensure a higher success rate. “Why don’t we start the process of targeted cleansing?” The targeted cleansing process involves setting up a temporary base after reaching the pollution point, ensuring that the logistics routes are running smoothly, and sending a specialized team to periodically clear any Magic Monsters that spawn nearby… in simpler terms, setting up a battle line and initiating a prolonged battle. If he were just a captain of another team, it would be a bit inappropriate for him to interject at this time, as it might seem like he’s trying to interfere with another team’s internal affairs. However, as the Chief, it would be dereliction of duty if he didn’t make any “suggestions” at this time. “I can go out and call Teams 5 and 4 to join us. My Team 1 can also serve as a backup after adjusting for an hour or two.” Should they enter the completely exoticized pollution point? Or should they split up and prepare for a long-term battle? Everyone’s gaze naturally turned to Xia Qin. As an experienced Deputy Captain, Lu Xin spoke up at this moment and advised. “Maybe we should play it safe. Use half our strength to set up a supply line first, wait for Team 5 to get here, and then make a tentative all-out assault?” The high danger of the Exotic Realm goes without saying, but a first-time breakthrough would also serve as a surprise attack with the highest chance of success. There are very few risk-free decisions in the world; Xia Qin must quickly finalize a plan. Xia Qin touched her chin, deep in thought, but subconsciously, her eyes drifted towards… Lu Ping’an. At that moment, all eyes turned to this seemingly idle young man. “He’s the core of Team 3?” People aren’t stupid, especially at the captain level. It was only at this moment that Lu Jun and Lu Xin realized the person who could actually make crucial decisions in this team was this “intern.” “Why are you looking at me? Um, sister Xia, are you worried about insufficient supplies? Don’t worry, I’ve got our logistics materials with me. After we go in, it’ll be enough for a few days.” These words, though seemingly trivial, were already enough. Lu Ping’an, leaning towards the offensive. “Let’s go, let’s start with a round.”

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