Chapter 90: Taste Restored

"So that's how it is. The Mobius I met in that time period was from the Previous Era, 50,000 years ago... How strange. Previously, just going back 500 years consumed a lot of my lifespan. Going back 50,000 years, even though it was a random transmigration, why was there hardly any consumption?" Xin Yu had already learned from Kiana about the deeds of the Previous Era that existed 50,000 years ago, and also about the Herrscher of the End that existed back then. However, it was still somewhat hard to imagine that his lover was actually this world's final boss. Incidentally, during that past hour, the two of them had done nothing more than embrace each other, simply feeling each other's presence. Their relationship was still very pure. After all, Xin Yu felt that he didn't love Kiana enough yet, that he wasn't qualified to take things further with her. Or rather, they weren't even married yet, so how could they do something so excessive? "Kiana, if you compare yourself now to the Herrscher of the End from 50,000 years ago, who is stronger?" Kiana thought seriously for a moment, then finally said: "Actually, I still can't fully utilize the power of the Herrscher of the End right now, and my control is rather rudimentary. But even as I am now, I could easily destroy Mars directly. Plus, perhaps due to a series of changes caused by your appearance, my control over time and space has become somewhat stronger. If I were to use my full power now, I should be able to briefly stop time in the solar system for about a minute." "In that situation, if I were to fight the Herrscher of the End from the Previous Era, it would probably be a 60/40 split, with them having the 60% and me 40%. After all, they were a pure Herrscher of the End who could perfectly utilize their abilities and wouldn't be as emotional as I am." Actually, Kiana herself didn't know what level that Herrscher of the End was at. She could only try her best to elevate the other party's strength, lest her lover, without a clear understanding of the power difference, charge in recklessly and get easily dispatched, forcing her to fish him out of that void again. Although, in this situation, it seemed Xin Yu had already obtained immortality and just needed to keep jumping out of the void. But if he kept doing this, the corruption from the void would deepen. Kiana couldn't imagine what kind of results that would ultimately lead to. After all, he was the only time traveler in this world capable of randomly appearing anywhere. "It seems even at the Golden Core realm, I probably don't even have the qualification to make direct contact with them..." Xin Yu frowned. He had originally thought that upon reaching the Golden Core realm, although he couldn't defeat that Herrscher of the End, he would at least be qualified to observe them from a distance. But according to Kiana's current assessment, if the other party attacked him with their full strength, he would likely be insta-killed in a single encounter. Probably even at the Soul Formation realm—no, even at the Integration realm, he still couldn't say he could defeat the Herrscher of the End without suffering major casualties and paying a heavy price. It seemed he still had a long way to go. He needed to cultivate diligently. "Right, last time I came out of the Void Land, it brought me directly to the Foundation Establishment realm. So, what did I gain this time?" Xin Yu curiously looked inward. He had been firmly caught in Kiana's rhythm before and hadn't thought about his own affairs at all. Only now that his thoughts had cleared a little did he remember to check what changes had occurred within him. This time, upon inspecting himself internally, Xin Yu discovered that within his crystal core, a tiny, slowly beating heart had appeared. Although it looked miniature, only the size of an ant, it was indeed a living heart, full of vitality. Xin Yu saw in it his opportunity to break through to the Nascent Soul realm. To put it another way, if he disregarded the damage from Void corrosion, dying again and again, then rebirth, would represent breakthrough after breakthrough, refinement after refinement. Doesn't this mean the more he dies, the stronger he becomes? Alright, then what's the price? Presumably, the Void's corrosion would grow stronger and stronger, until his cultivation power, due to the Void aspect completely gaining the upper hand, fundamentally changed its nature. Eventually, he himself would be completely assimilated by the Void, to a point where no one could save him. After all, you can easily take a stone out of water. Later, the stone slowly turns into sand. But thankfully, this water doesn't flow, so the sand remains in place and can still be retrieved, albeit with more effort. But when that sand also turns into water, how then would you retrieve the water that originally represented the sand from that vast ocean? Xin Yu was full of hope for his future. Then he picked up a bag of snacks Kiana handed him, opened it, and stuffed the snacks inside into his mouth. Although there probably wouldn't be any taste, it was at least a small celebration. But when the snack entered his mouth, Xin Yu's expression froze. He could clearly taste the saltiness contained in the food. Xin Yu stood there in disbelief. Kiana noticed his bewilderment and shock. Thinking back to Tianqiong City, to the Xin Yu who said his tastes were strange and ate only bitter dishes, she smiled and took out a different flavored snack from the side, stuffing it into Xin Yu's mouth. This time, he tasted sweetness. "I've regained my sense of taste! I've regained my sense of taste!" Xin Yu happily hugged Kiana, like a child who had sneaked a taste of honey, his face full of bliss and irrepressible joy. "Then do you still like to eat bitter things?" "I've regained my normal sense of taste, how could I still like bitter things so much?" "Is that so? But didn't someone say their tastes were very strange?" "Ah, this..." "Xin Yu, why did my sense of taste recover back then?" "I let out blood... Kiana!" Kiana watched Xin Yu frantically check his own hands, looking worried that she might have done something equally foolish. She couldn't help but laugh again, then tapped Xin Yu's head and said, "Alright, I wouldn't do something foolish like you did... The reason your sense of taste recovered must be due to your own reasons. To celebrate, I'll make you my specialty dish!" "Great! I feel like I have an endless appetite right now, I can eat anything!" "Is that so?! Since you've said it, I'll have to have a good competition with you! As a member of the Kaslana family, I can't lose when it comes to appetite!" "Then let's agree beforehand, neither of us can use our abilities. Otherwise, I feel like we could even eat the entire Earth." "Alright, since it's a competition, there should be some stakes. If I lose, I'll give you a small reward. If I win, you have to unconditionally agree to one request of mine." "This... actually, even if you lose, I'll agree to your request. You should change the terms." "...I really don't know what to do with you." Kiana actually had a vague guess about Xin Yu regaining his sense of taste. It should be that "Xin Yu" had made some decision.