The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Jiang Yangang was about to check if the grape spider eggs in the pot were cooked.

A familiar chill suddenly ran down Jiang Yan's spine, making the hairs on his body stand on end.

Jiang Yan slowly turned his head and looked to the side.

At this moment, Hisoka was toying with a playing card in his hand, a smile on his lips, and staring at him with burning eyes.

In fact, Hisoka has been paying close attention to Jiang Yan, this little apple that is about to ripen.

Naturally, it was noticed that Jiang Yan had picked quite a few grape spider eggs.

But Jiang Yan's body was completely empty.

It's impossible to go through the trouble of picking it off and then just throw it away, so there's only one possibility—Nen ability.

Hisoka licked his lips, a glint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

The ability to easily collect so many grape spider eggs is quite interesting.

Hisoka was very curious about Jiang Yan's Nen ability. What type was it? Was it Conjuration? Emission? Or Specialization?

However, patience is still required; we must wait until the fruit is fully ripe.

Faced with Hisoka's aggressive gaze, Jiang Yan helplessly tugged at the corners of his mouth.

He had already guessed why Hisoka had become excited again.

It must be because he used the Nen ability "Food Restaurant".

Most candidates didn't think much of it when they saw that he didn't have any grape spider eggs on him.

However, Hisoka could most likely guess that he used some kind of spatial Nen ability.

In fact, it wasn't just Hisoka; Jiang Yan thought that Menqi and the others probably guessed it as well.

However, even if his Nen ability reveals some information, it doesn't really matter.

After all, the "Food Restaurant" only has auxiliary abilities for now and has no impact on combat power.

On the contrary, spatial abilities can actually instill fear in people.

But... it's still better to stay away from Hisoka.

Jiang Yan subtly shifted his feet, increasing the distance between himself and Hisoka.

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By this time, the grape spider eggs in the pot were cooked.

Jiang Yan ignored Xisuo and went to the pot to fish out a cooked grape spider egg.

With a gentle pinch of the fingertip, the eggshell cracks open, revealing the smooth, white egg white inside, like the finest mutton fat jade, with a faint luster.

I put it to my mouth and took a bite.

The egg white has an incredibly tender and bouncy texture with just the right amount of chewiness. As you chew, a sweet flavor spreads throughout your mouth without any fishy taste.

Take another bite, and you'll find the soft and delicate egg yolk, with a sandy texture and a rich egg aroma. After swallowing, a faint sweet aftertaste lingers on your lips and teeth.

It was just a simple boiled egg, but its flavor was far richer and more delicious than any egg he had ever eaten.

Jiang Yan savored the delicious food in his mouth, while constantly thinking about how to use the grape spider eggs to cook.

It would be great for making egg tarts; the smooth egg custard paired with the crispy crust...

Steamed egg custard is also a good option. Adding a little broth will make the steamed egg custard smooth, fragrant, and melt-in-your-mouth.

Or... you could try the "Three No Sticks" method.

The texture of the Sanbuzhan (a type of stir-fry) made with grape spider eggs should be more delicate, and the taste should be even better.

Jiang Yan became more and more excited as he thought about it.

Meanwhile, the other examinees were also enjoying the delicious taste of the grape spider eggs.

The afterglow of the setting sun fell upon everyone, accompanied by the faint aroma of eggs and their gasps of amazement.

The second Hunter Exam concluded in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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After eating the grape spider eggs, the examinees returned to the airship.

The heavy metal hatch slowly closed behind us, completely shutting out the howling winds from the outside.

The airship's engines then emitted a deep roar, and the massive fuselage slowly rose into the air, heading towards the venue for the third exam.

All the candidates were then gathered in the hall in front of the airship.

The space here is open, and the sea of ​​clouds surges outside the porthole, but this does nothing to dispel the tense atmosphere that permeates the room.

"Let me reintroduce myself to the 43 candidates present."

Nitro stood before the assembled examinees and spoke slowly.

"I am Netero, the head of the Hunter Association for this Hunter Exam."

The bean-faced man standing next to Netero then added a brief introduction.

"I am Secretary Bean Man."

Looking at the candidates with their varied expressions below the stage, Netero suddenly smiled faintly, his tone becoming more interested.

"As originally planned, I was supposed to show myself during the final exam."

"But once you're there in person like now, an indescribable sense of tension washes over you, which is really great."

"Since you're already here, let me keep you company! Hahaha..."

Laughter echoed through the hall, drawing strange looks from many of the test takers.

At this moment, Netero was really looking forward to seeing how everyone would perform.

After all, he has already discovered quite a few promising young talents.

If one of them could grow to the point of posing a deadly threat to him in the future, that would be even better.

But is there really anyone among them who can do it?

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The man with the bean-shaped face glanced helplessly at Netero, who was laughing heartily, but he was already used to his boss's casual attitude.

He coughed lightly to draw everyone's attention back to him, and then solemnly announced.

"Next destination, scheduled arrival time is 8:00 AM tomorrow."

"We have already prepared food in the cafeteria."

"You are free to use your time until I contact you."

After saying that, the Bean Man turned around and left the hall with Netero, who was still immersed in excitement.

After the two figures disappeared at the end of the corridor, the atmosphere in the hall instantly became more lively.

"Alright, Xiao Jie, let's explore inside the airship!"

Killua turned to look at Gon beside him, his voice full of excitement.

For him, the hunter exam was a fun game, and exploring this unfamiliar airship was naturally an even more interesting thing.

"Um!"

Xiao Jie nodded vigorously.

The two then excitedly ran out of the hall.

The remaining candidates remained silent for a moment before preparing to leave.

Some planned to go back to their rooms to rest and recharge, some wanted to go to the porthole to enjoy the scenery, and others gathered in small groups to discuss the upcoming exams in hushed tones.

Amidst the crowd, Jiang Yan strolled slowly toward the exit, but his mind was preoccupied with something else entirely.

"Since we have some time, perhaps we can borrow the kitchen and use the ingredients we harvested earlier to cook some dishes."

Jiang Yan muttered to himself.

Although the first two exams were not particularly difficult for him, the energy expenditure due to his gourmet cells was considerable, and coupled with the fact that he hadn't eaten much, he was already feeling quite hungry.

With all the ingredients he had gathered, Jiang Yan decided to treat himself to a delicious meal.