On your wedding night, stay with your godbrother; the Empress is practically throwing herself at you

A short while later.

A large plate of crystal-clear fish slices, cut as thin as cicada wings, was served.

The chef's skills are indeed excellent.

It also comes with special soy sauce and wasabi.

Lu Chuan picked up a slice, dipped it in some sauce, and put it directly into his mouth.

It has a smooth texture.

It was incredibly delicious.

However, just as the fish slid into the esophagus...

The system's voice has changed.

It was no longer an alarm, but a stirring background music filled with shock and adoration.

[Congratulations to the host]

[To devour the flesh and blood of a level-three star beast with a mortal body—what domineering power! What ruthlessness!]

[The host is practically a man at the top of the food chain!]

[Rewards being processed...]

[Congratulations, host, you have gained: Ten years of pure cultivation!]

[Host detected consuming high-level star beast flesh, triggering additional reward: Physical Enhancement +10!]

boom!

Another surge of heat exploded within Lu Chuan's body.

This time, not only did the true energy in his dantian surge, but his muscles, bones, and skin also underwent a qualitative leap under the nourishment of this energy.

Lu Chuan closed his eyes.

Enjoying the thrill of rapidly increasing strength.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

Four-star martial artist!

He jumped from a two-star martial artist to a four-star martial artist after just one meal!

If word gets out...

Even Su Nantian, the president of the Martial Arts Association, would probably be so jealous he'd vomit blood.

I happily brought up the system panel.

I glanced at those impressive numbers and felt a surge of satisfaction.

This is a buffet.

Worth the meal!

The fish weighed thirty pounds. Although there wasn't much meat left after removing the bones and internal organs, the amount was still enough for three to five strong men to eat.

But Lu Chuan single-handedly took care of everything.

As each piece of fish was eaten...

The system notification sound no longer plays.

But he could still feel that warm energy continuing to nourish his body.

This is genuine physical enhancement.

……

Not far away.

On a table in the corner.

Both Lao Hei and A Hu had piles of delicious food in front of them.

But these two guys were thinking that the food was tasteless, and their eyes were fixed on Lu Chuan.

"Brother, is this kid a reincarnated pig demon?"

Watching Lu Chuan devour his food like a whirlwind, Ah Hu couldn't help but complain.

"That's a whole grouper! Eat it raw?"

"Isn't he afraid of getting diarrhea?"

Old Hei squinted, a glint in his eyes.

"wrong."

"Look at his complexion."

"When he first came in, the kid was in good spirits, but his face was still a bit pale."

"He's only eaten half a fish, but he seems to be glowing!"

"Glowing?"

Ah Hu rubbed his eyes.

"That's just the light from the lamp, isn't it?"

"Dude, are you having an occupational hazard?"

Old Hei shook his head.

However, his unique intuition as a martial arts master told him that the young man who was enjoying his meal seemed to have undergone some inexplicable changes.

He never would have imagined it.

Some people can level up instantly just by eating a meal.

"Eat quickly."

"He's almost finished eating."

Old Hei suppressed his doubts.

"We'll make our move once he leaves the mall."

……

Lu Chuan did finish eating.

There wasn't even a single scallion left on the plate.

He patted his slightly bulging belly and let out a satisfied burp.

I was just getting up to pay the bill and leave.

My gaze suddenly fell on the cutting board that the chef was cleaning up next to me.

There.

The whole fish bones that were just removed are left there.

The stark white spine connects to the grotesque fish head, with strands of red flesh still clinging to it.

Under the light, the fish bones even gleamed with a cold, sharp luster.

The system in Lu Chuan's mind suddenly came back to life.

【Ding! 】

Rare material discovered!

[High-level refining material detected ahead: Spine of a Level 3 Star Beast, Saber-toothed Fish!]

This bone is incredibly hard, containing the ferocious aura of the star beast in its lifetime; it is an excellent primary material for forging divine weapons!

Lu Chuan paused in his steps.

Refining materials?

Divine weapons?

Looking at the pile of fish bones that were about to be thrown into the trash can, a bold idea suddenly popped into my head.

"that……"

"Master, wait a moment."

He quickly called out to the chef who was about to sweep the fish bones into the trash can.

The chef stopped what he was doing and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Sir, is there anything else?"

"Not full?"

This guy just ate such a big fish, could he not be full?

"no."

Lu Chuan pointed to the fish bones,

"Could I have this bone?"

"what?"

The chef was dumbfounded.

The surrounding waiters were also dumbfounded.

These days, do people still pack fish bones for sale?

"Sir, this is kitchen waste..."

The chef kindly reminded him,

"If you want to feed your dog, I can find you some clean scraps of meat."

I don't feed dogs.

Lu Chuan was talking nonsense with a straight face.

"I'm an artist, I specialize in bone carving."

"Look at this fish skeleton, its shape is unique and its bone texture is amazing. I want to take it home and make it into a work of art."

The chef suddenly realized.

So he's an artist, no wonder he's so strange.

"Okay, if you don't mind, I'll get you a bag to put it in."

Since it's trash anyway, and the customer wants it, it saves him the trouble of emptying the trash can.

The chef quickly found a large black plastic bag, put the fish skeleton with its head still attached into it, and handed it to Lu Chuan.

Thanks.

Lu Chuan took the bag, and his hand had just touched the fish bones.

The system notification sounded in my mind again, this time with the joy of winning a big prize when opening a box.

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Grade 3 Magic Sword (Rough Prototype)]

This sword is naturally formed from the spine of a saber-toothed fish, making it incomparably sharp and possessing inherent armor-piercing properties.

[The host is truly blessed; to find such a divine weapon while simply having a meal.]

Lu Chuan's hand trembled slightly.

A third-grade magic sword?

In this world, weapons are also graded.

Ordinary swords and knives are made of common iron.

Only those that can transmit true energy and amplify power can be called magical artifacts.

A first-grade magic weapon costs tens of thousands, and a third-grade magic weapon... well, it would cost at least hundreds of thousands, and even then, it's priceless!

Lu Chuan looked down at the black plastic bag in his hand, which was still dripping blood.

Who would have thought.

This isn't filled with trash.

Instead, it's a priceless "Grade 3 Magic Sword"?

Although the system often talks nonsense, the rewards are real!

Since the system has determined that this is a third-grade magic sword, it must have the power of a third-grade magic sword!

He forcibly suppressed the overwhelming joy in his heart.

Lu Chuan picked up the bag and strode out of the restaurant with an air of indifference.

He's now eager to find a place to test just how powerful this peerless weapon really is.

……

Behind.

Ah Hu stared blankly at Lu Chuan's retreating figure.

"Brother, what's he doing carrying that bag of trash?"

Old Hei also had a furrowed brow.

"I don't know, but this kid's acting strangely, so let's be careful."

"Tch, I think he's just a lunatic."

Ah Hu spat disdainfully.

"Come on, keep up!"

……