Zongman: The post-2D era

Chapter 985 Fruit Master

Thursday, March 10

School cooking class.

Feng Feng was holding the e-book "Earth, About the Movement of the Earth" and chatting with Queen Totsuki.

Queen Erina of Totsuki suddenly snatched the e-book from Fengfeng's hand that was displaying the page "Earth, About the Movement of the Earth", frowned slightly, and looked at him with her eyes sparkling with curiosity and challenge.

Then, she slowly took out a strange fruit from an exquisite little basket beside her. Its skin was covered with bright pink and purple scales, like a carefully carved work of art, and as tempting as a mutated dragon fruit in nature.

The top of the fruit is dotted with a touch of green leaves, full of vitality. She gently shook the fruit and said to Feng Feng, "Look, what is this?" Her tone was full of unquestionable authority and a hint of mischievous teasing.

Feng Feng's eyes were instantly attracted by the strange fruit, and all kinds of strange thoughts emerged in his mind: Could this be the legendary devil fruit? Can it give people extraordinary power?

His eyes flickered with a hint of surprise and expectation, but then he shook his head, denying his guess.

Although this fruit is strange, it exudes a natural and fresh scent, far from those mysterious legends.

He looked at it carefully and saw that the pink and purple scales were slightly shining in the sunlight, as if each scale contained the rhythm of life, and the emerald green leaves added a bit of vividness and vitality, making people want to find out more.

Seeing Feng Feng looking at the fruit with an obsessed look on his face, Erina raised a mysterious smile and spoke slowly:

"After the Eternal Night incident, a fruit master quietly appeared in the shopping street. The fruit in his hand is said to randomly grant the eater a strange ability. But remember, once you eat the second one, your life will be like a candle in the wind, fleeting."

As she spoke, she gently placed the fruit on the table. The pink and purple scales looked even more enchanting under the light, as if whispering an unknown secret. A tense and seductive atmosphere filled the air, as if even time had stopped, waiting for Feng Feng's response.

Queen Erina of Totsuki said proudly: "I am going to prepare a dish using fruit as the raw material for Fengfeng to ensure that he can draw the best healing ability."

Erina's eyes were shining with confidence and pride, and she gently picked up the strange fruit as if she was treating a rare treasure.

She turned and walked to the cooking table, and skillfully pulled out a sharp kitchen knife from the knife rack. The sunlight shone through the window onto her focused face, casting a golden glow on the cooking miracle that was about to take place.

She skilfully split the fruit in half, and the juice instantly splashed out, emitting a fresh and slightly mysterious aroma that filled the entire cooking classroom.

The flesh is crystal clear, as if inlaid with countless tiny stars, sparkling with alluring light.

Erina carefully placed the fruit pulp on a delicate porcelain plate and began to prepare other ingredients. Every movement revealed her ultimate pursuit of this dish, as if she was not only cooking, but also weaving a dream about miracles and healing.

The sun shone sideways, and Erina's golden hair was carefully tied into a high ponytail. A few strands of hair gently fell in front of her forehead, adding a bit of softness and determination to her.

Her focused eyes flashed through the lenses, revealing her silent concern for Feng Feng.

The kitchen knife in her hand flew around, and every cut was precise, as if she was using the knife to carve a prayer for Fengfeng's health.

On the cooking table, various ingredients were prepared one by one by her deft hands, colorfully presented like a healing painting that was about to be completed.

Feng Feng watched quietly at the side, a warm feeling surging in his heart, his narrowed eyes full of smiles. He knew very well that this dish carried Erina's deep concern and most sincere blessings for him.

Feng Feng smiled with his eyes narrowed, knowing that she was worried about her body after Yong Ye, so she made a dish to ensure that he could draw the best healing ability.

Feng Feng narrowed his eyes, a warm smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, sincere emotions flowed in his eyes, he said softly: "Erina, thank you so much."

Before he could finish his words, he was proudly pulled to the front of the healing dish that had just been completed by Queen Erina of Totsuki.

Under the light, the exquisite dish looks like a work of art. The crystal clear fruit flesh is cleverly blended with other ingredients, exuding a faint but soul-stirring aroma.

Erina put her hands on her hips, her eyes filled with pride and anticipation: "Try it now, this is the flavor of miracle that I prepared especially for you."

Her figure looked particularly moving under the soft light, as if even the air was filled with warmth and healing power.

Feng Feng gently picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of crystal clear fruit flesh, and put it into his mouth. At that moment, it seemed as if a warm flame was jumping on the tip of his tongue, and then turned into a warm current, slowly flowing into his limbs and bones. A flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then was replaced by a dazzling light.

His body seemed to be wrapped by an invisible force, and every inch of his skin felt unprecedented warmth and vitality.

He closed his eyes, and seemed to see himself turning into a phoenix, flapping its wings and flying high in the raging fire. Every flap of its wings brought the power of rebirth.

He is fearless in the flames. Every bath in fire is a hymn to life, and every rebirth makes his soul stronger.

When he opened his eyes again, there was an eternal light shining in them, which was the endless love and desire for life.

Feng Feng's eyes gradually regained their former spirit, and that eternal light finally made Erina feel relieved.

The corners of her mouth slightly raised, but she still pretended to be proud, crossed her arms, turned her head away, and there was a hint of subtle tenderness and pride in her tone:

"Humph, I just wanted you to try the taste of this dish. I didn't make it specially because you are not in good health."

The sunlight shone through the window onto her slightly red cheeks, adding a bit of girlish shyness to her. She glanced at Feng Feng from the corner of her eyes and saw that he was savoring the dishes carefully, his eyes full of satisfaction and expectation.

Feng Feng looked at the proud and gentle Queen Totsuki in front of him, with infinite gratitude in his heart. He coughed lightly, trying to break the delicate silence, with a hint of caution in his voice.

"Erina, I think you left my phone on the kitchen counter. Can you give it back to me..."

Before she finished speaking, Erina's expression suddenly turned from sunny to cloudy, and her brows furrowed, as if her reverse scale had been touched:

"What? Is your phone all you can think about now? Is this dish I made not as important as your phone?"

There was a hint of anger and grievance in her voice. She put her hands on her hips, her golden hair swayed gently in the breeze, and sparks of dissatisfaction flashed in her bright eyes.

"This dish costs 100 million yen, please pay!!"

Chapter 986 Mechanical Arm

Friday, March 11

Classroom of the school’s science and technology research department.

Feng Feng was still reading the e-book "Earth, About the Movement of the Earth". The content of this book was slightly different every time.

In the sealed classroom, a mechanical arm with golden eyes and only one arm was struggling in the palm of his hand, causing sparks to fly from the iron chain that bound the arm.

The metal surface of the mechanical arm gleamed coldly under the dim light. It suddenly stopped struggling, and its golden eyes seemed to contain deep wisdom and sadness.

"I come from a distant galaxy and am a 'human' from a highly developed civilization." Its voice echoed in the sealed classroom, carrying a sense of emptiness that seemed to transcend the mundane world.

"An experimental accident caused me to lose my original form and crash-land on this strange planet. It was you, a group of curious and kind students, who picked me up from the rubble and gave me the opportunity to 'tell' my story again."

The metal fingertips of the mechanical arm gently tapped the iron chains that bound it, making a crisp and rhythmic sound, as if silently expressing its desire for freedom.

"I beg you, Fengfeng, please untie these shackles." There was a barely perceptible tremor in its voice, and its golden eyes stared at Fengfeng, full of pleading and expectation.

"I am willing to accept a certain level of supervision in exchange for a few moments of freedom to explore this new world for me. Please believe me, I have no intention of hurting anyone."

Feng Feng raised his head after hearing what the mechanical arm said, and asked it, "What kind of experiment were you conducting? What kind of accident happened?"

The mechanical arm trembled slightly, as if recalling a past that it did not want to touch.

"It was an experiment on inter-space travel, aimed at exploring the edge of the universe. During the experiment, we tried to use unknown energy to stabilize the wormhole, but unexpectedly the energy got out of control. My humanoid body was torn apart in the explosion, and my remaining consciousness was wrapped by this power and accidentally merged with this mechanical arm."

"When I woke up, I was already in this strange place, surrounded by your surprised and concerned eyes."

As it spoke, a trace of pain and confusion flashed in its golden eyes, as if that memory was still cutting its heart like a sharp blade.

Feng Feng slowly stood up, walked to the mechanical arm, and gently untied the chain.

The moment the mechanical arm was freed, the metal fingertips trembled slightly, as if playing a silent hymn, and gratitude flashed in those golden eyes.

"Thank you, Fengfeng, your kindness is as bright as the stars." The mechanical arm whispered, its voice full of warmth.

However, Feng Feng's expression suddenly became solemn. He reached out and lightly touched the mechanical arm. A weak energy wave came from the contact point.

"Why do you keep absorbing my life energy?"

Feng Feng's voice was low and powerful, his eyes contained both confusion and vigilance, and the whole classroom seemed to be shrouded in a tense atmosphere.

A trace of panic flashed across the mechanical arm's golden eyes, and then it calmed down. The metal surface reflected complex light and shadows under the light.

"Please listen to my explanation, Feng Feng. The energy form of my civilization is completely different from yours. After coming here, I found that I must absorb life energy of a specific frequency to maintain my existence."

"When I met you, I felt the thriving vitality in your body. It was a temptation I could not resist, and I instinctively absorbed a little to stabilize myself. But I promise that I never intended to hurt you, and I will try my best to control this need."

As it spoke, its fingertips gently touched the back of Feng Feng's hand, as if conveying an apology and a desire for reconciliation.

The mechanical arm said in a hurried voice, "The unexpected incident during the experiment was that not long before I was discovered by you, I encountered an unprecedented black storm. It was a terrifying force that could devour all light and energy."

"In the storm, I seemed to be drawn into an endless abyss, surrounded by desperate darkness and tearing power. Just when I was about to be completely swallowed up, the storm suddenly weakened, and I was able to escape by chance, but I also used up almost all of my energy. I could only rely on absorbing the weak life energy around me to maintain the most basic conscious activities."

As it spoke, the horrific scene of the storm seemed to be reflected in its golden eyes. The darkness surged like a tide, and the starlight was annihilated in the storm, which was a heart-wrenching thing.

As Feng Feng listened to the description, he couldn't help but picture the doomsday scene in his mind, and an inexplicable chill welled up in his heart.

Feng Feng checked the time and was ashamed to find that it was a victim of the Dark Night Incident.

The mechanical arm trembled slightly at Feng Feng's slightly ashamed but sincere apology, as if the knot in its heart was gently untied.

It slowly leaped up and landed lightly on Feng Feng's right shoulder, its metal fingertips gently resting on his collarbone, like a long-lost old friend, seeking comfort in a unique and intimate way.

Under the dim light, the scene seemed particularly warm and strange. The golden eyes of the mechanical arm flickered with understanding and relief, and met with Feng Feng's focused and gentle eyes. Between the two, it seemed that a trust and tacit understanding that went beyond words had been established.

Feng Feng tilted his head slightly, as if he could feel the heavy yet warm presence. Their figures stretched out in the empty classroom, frozen into a quiet picture of forgiveness and friendship.

Feng Feng and the mechanical arm walked side by side on the tree-lined avenue leading to the administrative building. The sunlight shone through the sparse clouds, casting patches of light on them.

The golden pupils of the mechanical arm shone with a warm glow in the sunlight, and its metal fingertips, gently resting on Feng Feng's shoulders, swayed slightly with his steps, as if playing a silent melody.

When Feng Feng arrived at Sakura Matou's office, he knocked on the door gently, and after receiving a response, he pushed the door open and walked in.

Matou Sakura was sitting behind her desk, flipping through documents intently. When she saw them, she looked up, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she smiled.

Feng Feng briefly explained the purpose of his visit, and the robotic arm supplemented it with its unique and rhythmic metal knocking sounds, as if it was explaining their experiences in a special language.

After hearing this, Matou Sakura nodded seriously, took out a check from the drawer, and handed it to Feng Feng. Five million yen lay quietly on the check, as if telling that a new journey was about to begin.

The golden eyes of the mechanical arm sparkled with curiosity and anticipation. It looked at Feng Feng, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding.

Feng Feng asked, "Matou, we want to know if there is a mission on campus that can provide a reward of 100 million yen?"

There was a barely perceptible hint of nervousness in his voice.

Upon hearing this, Sakura Matou smiled slightly, took out a sealed file bag from the drawer, and gently placed it on the table.

She slowly opened it, revealing a detailed assignment book. The large words "100 Million Yen Challenge" on the cover shone brightly under the light.

Feng Feng and the mechanical arm took a closer look and saw a complex map depicted on the mission book, with unknown locations and mysterious symbols marked on it, as if leading them into an unknown adventure.

Chapter 987 Money Mastery

Saturday, March 12

Feng Feng was still reading the e-book "Earth, About the Movement of the Earth". This time, the content of the book had slightly changed the part about money.

His golden eyes moved in his palms, and he walked into the bank with a single mechanical arm attached to his shoulder.