Hunter x Hunter: Card Master, the Strongest in the World

If used properly, he can obtain more A-grade food cards.

After quickly glancing at the two cards, Lynn gathered his thoughts.

This experience was quite enriching.

They encountered many dangers, and of the fourteen people, only four survived, but the gains exceeded their expectations.

Gengar has been promoted to A+ and has also unlocked Mega Evolution.

The game revealed four A-rank cards: A-rank Parasitic Insect Technique, A-rank Zoro, A-rank Long-Term Living Supplies, and A+rank Gate of Truth.

The final finds were treasures, tools, and ancient books found in the ruins.

Although some parts were damaged by the battle, some were preserved, and the four of them made a considerable haul after a simple cleanup.

First, there's the treasure. Even if the treasure here were divided equally among everyone, it would be worth at least tens of billions, because relics related to Sares are extremely rare. Even a pottery jar, as long as it can be confirmed to be genuine, can fetch a high price.

Secondly, there are various cultural relics and ancient books, whose value even surpasses that of treasures because they record a wealth of historical information.

Lynn didn't care much about these things, so he agreed to Pjorn's request to hand over these ancient books to the Hunter's Association for safekeeping, and also to send someone to make a copy for them.

"I still can't believe it, the Sares Ruins... we four just conquered it like that." Pjorn exclaimed from the bottom of her heart. There was a time when she also looked forward to the day when she could excavate the core of the Sares Ruins.

The result came true today, and she found it hard to believe.

Then, Pjorn looked at Lynn beside him, bowed deeply, and said with deep gratitude, "Thank you, Lynn."

"Without you, we would never have been able to get here, let alone bring these ancient books back to light."

It is no exaggeration to say that Lynn's contribution was absolutely the most outstanding in this trip.

He eliminated the evil spirits, dealt with the treacherous enemies, and even took down the shadowy figure—each a difficult task.

Although she also deciphered the divine script on the wall, it was nothing compared to Lynn's work.

Lynn waved his hand: "It's nothing. I was just doing this for someone else, and I also benefited a lot from this trip."

He also had to thank Bisge; if she hadn't invited him to Sares, he wouldn't have had such a great opportunity.

Pjorn nodded, a smile spreading across his cute face: "You've done such a great job this time, I think you'll definitely become a one-star Ruins Hunter after the report is submitted."

To become a one-star hunter, one must make significant contributions in the corresponding field, and Lynn's actions are more than enough to earn him the title of one-star relic hunter.

A one-star Ruins Hunter?

Lynn blinked. It seemed he also had the title of a one-star gourmet hunter. Now he was going to become a double one-star hunter.

The next step is to become a two-star hunter. Once Kurapika or Leorio becomes a one-star hunter, he can become a two-star hunter.

Bisge and the others felt that this was the only right thing to do.

They had all witnessed Lynn's contributions, especially his astonishing strength, which left a deep impression on them.

Bisge was the one who felt it most deeply.

She still remembers her experience with Lynn at the Gourmet Paradise last year. At that time, Lynn was already quite good, but still far from being a top player.

Now, Lynn possesses first-rate strength; even Gengar's aura just now startled her. She honestly admitted that she couldn't withstand Gengar's attack after its transformation...

In other words, Lynn is already better than her!

This astonishing growth rate was something she had never seen before. Lynn was definitely the most talented person she had ever met, even Netero and King couldn't compare to Lynn!

After chatting for a while, the group cleaned up the battlefield and had Gengar pack up the items to take with them. They then returned the way they came and left the Sares Ruins.

Shortly after returning to the hotel, Lynn had the hotel prepare a large amount of food and daily necessities to complete the transaction with Saitama.

【Successful transaction】

Satisfaction rating: A+

[Client's review: Excellent! The food was so delicious, and there were so many expensive daily necessities too. Thank you so much. It's a pity that I can only submit this kind of feedback due to the limitations of my transaction level.]

[Reward: Demon-level monster corpse (A)]

Chapter 159 A+ Grade Gem Meat! Let the Phantom Troupe handle it!

The One-Punch Man universe is set in a post-apocalyptic world where all sorts of bizarre monsters are born every day for various reasons.

Vaccine-generating beings created by the will of the Earth, Deep Sea Kings emerging from the depths of the ocean, Asura rhinoceros beetles created by genius scientists, and even a car or a pile of seaweed could become monsters.

Humans categorize these monsters into five levels based on their level of threat, from smallest to largest: Wolf, Tiger, Demon, Dragon, and God.

It also includes four sub-stages: lower, middle, upper, and top.

Saitama traded for the corpse of a Demon-level monster. Demon-level monsters are not weak; they have the ability to destroy a city.

Since a ghost-level corpse is classified as A-level, a normal dragon-level corpse should be classified as S-level.

Unfortunately, long-term trading cards cannot offer rewards exceeding the level cap. He had only speculated about this before without concrete evidence, but Saitama's words have now made it clear.

After a moment's thought, Lynn decided to upgrade Toriko's [Long-Term Gourmet Order].

If you trade A-grade ingredients, Toriko's generosity will likely earn you an A+ grade dish in return. If it becomes an A-grade dish due to card level restrictions, then you'll lose out big time.

Furthermore, as his strength continues to grow, A-grade and lower-grade delicacies will gradually become insufficient to keep up with the team, and he will definitely need to obtain higher-grade delicacies, so the [Long-term Delicious Food Orders] will have to be upgraded sooner or later.

It takes 9000 points to upgrade from A-level to A+-level, which he currently has just enough to pay for.

Without hesitation, Lynn upgraded the [Long-Term Food Order] to A+ level.

The description on the panel didn't change much after the upgrade, but because of the upgrade, the cooldown time was successfully refreshed, and he can now trade.

Instead of making the deal immediately, he went to the kitchen, released the monster's corpse, and had Erina and Menchi cook it.

This demon-level monster appears to be a crab; most of its body is gone, leaving only a large crab claw.

A single crab claw occupied most of the kitchen space, exuding a captivating aura. Its shell was so shiny it reflected light, and it was exceptionally thick.

"This... such a big crab claw?" Menqi's eyes widened. It was the first time she had ever seen such a big crab claw. Just how big was this crab?

Although she had seen many amazing ingredients and delicacies at Lynn's place, this crab claw still amazed her.

"This is a lot of work, let me help out," Lynn said. If nothing unexpected happens, this cooking job probably won't be easy.

Soon, the first problem arose.

Erina swung the Eternal Spirit Blade down, producing a clanging sound like metal clashing against stone. It was as if she had struck not a crab claw, but an incredibly hard metal, unable to even break through its defenses, leaving only a barely perceptible white mark above it.

It's unknown how strong this crab monster was in life, but even in death, its claws remain incredibly strong.

The Eternal Spirit Blade was already very sharp, but it still couldn't break through the defense. Of course, this was also due to Erina's relatively weak strength.

Seeing this, Lynn drew his Hyōrinmaru and slashed it.

With a flash of the knife, the crab claws were split open, revealing the tender white crab meat underneath. A unique fresh aroma of the sea filled the entire kitchen.

There are many types of monsters, including those that are transformed from machines or humans. Relatively speaking, Lynn is more accepting of crab monsters as food, and Toriko should be about the same.

The crab claws have hard shells, and although the crab meat inside is firm, it is still many times more tender than the shell. The rest of the work can be handled by Menchi and Erina themselves.

After a flurry of activity in the kitchen, the two chefs finally prepared a large table full of crab dishes.

Perhaps due to the high quality of the crab claws and sufficient accumulation, the seal on the Eternal Spirit Blade was further broken, successfully advancing from B+ grade to A- grade, with improvements in all aspects.

The only downside is that the [Eternal Spirit Knife] only works on seafood; if you want to enhance other dishes, you'll need to obtain other knives.

Looking at the dazzling array of dishes, Lynn immediately took them to trade with Toriko. After all, even he wasn't sure if he would run into any problems, let alone Erina and Menchi.

【Successful transaction】

Satisfaction rating: A+

[Client's review: What a wonderful seafood dish! I've never tried this ingredient before, and it gave me a very novel experience. The taste is also delicious. Please accept this ingredient; I look forward to enjoying more delicious food in the future.]

[Reward: Gem Meat (A+)]

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[Name: Gem Meat]

Grade: A+

[Type: Item Card]

[Background: Gourmet Devil]

[Description: Derived from the core meat of the Ligalu Mammoth, with a capture level of 48, it is the concentrated source of nutrients from the entire mammoth. Its appearance is as dazzling as a magnificent gemstone, and its taste is extremely delicious. It is one of the ancient culinary treasures. Consuming it can greatly improve physical fitness and has a chance to awaken culinary cells.]

It's gemstone meat!

Lynn's eyes lit up. Gemstone Meat is a very famous ingredient in Gourmet Hunter, and it is one of the top ingredients in the early stages.

As the name suggests, it is a large piece of meat with an exquisite gem-like luster. It is the core meat of a creature called "Ligalu Mammoth" that has grown with countless nutrients and is known as a culinary treasure.

Legend has it that a king of a country once faced a powerful enemy, so he gathered tens of thousands of soldiers to attack the Ligalo mammoth, just to obtain the gem meat. After eating it, he suddenly gained great power and successfully overcame the difficulty.

Gemstone meat is already a high-grade ingredient, and the description explicitly states that it has the potential to awaken the user's gourmet cells, which directly demonstrates its high value.

This is the fourth A+ grade card he has obtained, and the first A+ grade food card. The value of A+ can already be seen from the previous three cards.

Just reading the description is not enough to understand the power of Gemstone Meat. Only by placing it in front of you, or even cooking it and eating it, can you truly appreciate its wonders.

He had a premonition that the opportunity to advance to A+ grade might lie in this gemstone meat!

Such rare and precious ingredients must be used with 200% efficiency, and there can be no mistakes whatsoever.

His two chefs have just finished their hard work and can rest for a couple of days. This will give them a good opportunity to study how to cook the Jewel Meat to achieve the best results. At the same time, he can call Kurapika and Chopper over to enjoy the Jewel Meat together.

During this time, Pjorn and Bisge traveled together to the Hunter's Guild, leaving with a pile of ancient books and antiques.

Everyone was very satisfied with the trip and gained something from it.

Lynn got the cards, Leorio got training and money, and Pjorn got the ancient book he had been longing for.

Although Bisji didn't get the crystal glass she wanted, she found a very close imitation crystal glass, as well as a number of precious jewelry pieces, so she left satisfied.

……

Meanwhile, in a building far from the city of Sares.

Inside a high-end, luxurious private office.

Dressed like a social elite, Arrogance sat at his desk, deep in thought as he looked at the blood-red psychic insects, surrounded by psychic energy and stirring restlessly, in the glass case on the desk.

Has jealousy really been driven to this extent?

The Crimson Thought Insect, also known as the "Resurrection Insect," is a life-saving trump card for jealousy.

When it is triggered, it means that jealousy is dead.

It is a spirit insect cultivated with lifespan and flesh, extremely fragile, and only one can exist at a time.

If you die under normal circumstances, you can be resurrected on a resurrection insect. After being resurrected, you will be forced into a state of "absolute" for three months and your strength will regress.

As the team leader, Arrogance is the strongest and most trustworthy person, which is why Jealousy placed the [Resurrection Worm] in his possession.

Although he didn't know what had happened in the Sares ruins, something beyond his expectations must have occurred. Once Jealousy was successfully resurrected, everything would become clear.

A day later, the spiritual energy on the Crimson Spirit Worm reached its peak, cracking open and causing its entire body to grow larger and larger.

In just a few breaths, the Nian insect grew from the size of a finger to the size of a soccer ball, and it was still growing rapidly, gradually becoming more human-shaped.

Finally, the resurrected Jealousy appeared before his eyes.

Not only was he unable to use his mind, but his body was also extremely weak, looking like a seriously ill patient who was about to die and needed a long period of rest to recover.

"Jealousy, what exactly happened?" Arrogance asked in a deep voice, and casually helped Jealousy to the sofa next to him.

Jealousy is very skilled at fighting in death environments, and can unleash combat power beyond his usual strength. In addition, he has the [Resurrection Worm] as a life-saving trump card, which is why he arranged for Jealousy to take action.

I thought it was just me worrying too much, but I never expected that jealousy would actually force me to use the resurrection worm.

“Boss…” Jealousy uttered in a faint, breathless voice, his gaze grave, “Our intelligence was wrong.”

"I underestimated Lynn. He's hiding a lot of his abilities; his true strength is formidable!"

“It seems… to be even stronger than gluttony.” Jealousy paused, then spoke slowly.

Arrogance frowned upon hearing this.

Of the seven deadly sins, Gluttony is already the second most powerful, but Envy claims that Lynn is even more powerful than Gluttony.