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

Gail secretly sensed the poison of the Death Pufferfish, and a look of joy appeared on her face; the quality of this batch of poison was quite good.

Her original intention was to take the complete venom sac and study it slowly, but since she failed, she had no choice but to directly absorb the toxins.

As the victor in the challenge, Gail also took the successfully processed pufferfish.

Not long after she left, she met Bisge, and they had arranged to meet at the Food Paradise.

The goal is this food competition.

……

There are two deadly pufferfish left on the stall.

After Gail left, some onlookers also left, and a few people were tempted, but after a moment's consideration, they gave up.

Lynn was somewhat interested in this thing. It looked similar to the pufferfish in Toriko. It would be good for him to eat, and it could also be given to Toriko. Maybe Toriko would be so happy that he would give it to Toriko from his world.

If he used ice-type abilities to slightly freeze the poison sac, it might be easier to deal with; the key is subtle control.

But it's not worth taking the plunge... Let's do a divination and see how our luck is today. If we're lucky, then we can give it a try.

Lynn went to a secluded corner, took out a divination tissue, and saw the words "Great Fortune" written on it.

My luck is pretty good. Looks like I can also draw the Yu-Gi-Oh! deck today. The cooldown period is over.

Lynn returned the way he came and arrived at the stall. It was still the same owner, but there were no more spectators.

Instead, Mencius appeared here just after he left. She stared at the pufferfish on the stall, seemingly wanting to give it a try, but hadn't made a decision yet.

Lynn ignored Menchi and went straight to the shopkeeper:

"Boss, all I need to do is process this pufferfish and I can take it away, right?"

“Yes, if you succeed in the challenge, you can take it directly; if you fail, you'll have to pay one billion jenny.” The boss gestured to Lynn that they could start at any time.

"Go, go!" Chopper had somehow produced two colorful balls and was cheering for Lynn like a cheerleader.

It believed Lynn would be fine!

Hmm... if it doesn't work, then there's something wrong with the pufferfish.

Is he going to take on the challenge? Mencius was slightly moved and shifted her attention to Lynn.

She wasn't old, and her memory was perfectly fine, so she naturally remembered that Lynn was a newcomer she had personally brought to the island.

Judging from the density of Nen on her body, her strength is quite good, probably similar to hers. I remember Lynn boarded the ship with an invitation letter, so she shouldn't be a Hunter member.

While Menchi was pondering, Lynn had already begun to act.

With a blank expression and complete concentration, he gently cut open the pufferfish's abdomen, which brought back the feel of his hands when he was a doctor performing surgery.

Soon after, a cut was made in the abdomen, which was the simplest part of the whole process.

Lynn gently probed with his right hand. After half a month of diligent use of the [Air Gun Potion], his fingers had undergone noticeable changes, with improvements in hardness, responsiveness, and so on.

Inside his abdomen, he quietly released a wisp of cold air from his fingertips, slightly freezing the purple venom sac. Then, he carefully peeled away the stuck edges with his fingers, and the whole process went smoothly.

Time passed slowly, and seeing that someone was challenging the Death Pufferfish, many people gathered around to watch the spectacle.

Menchi gained a new understanding of Lynn.

The fact that Lynn managed to keep the poison sac from breaking for so long already demonstrates his skill.

Near the end, the poison sac seemed to stir a little, but then subsided and ultimately did not rupture.

Lynn exhaled softly, took out the poison sac with his palm, and then put it into a small box he had prepared beforehand and closed it.

Although the poison sac is inedible, it still has some value.

Succeeded?

The shopkeeper instinctively clapped, showing his approval of Lynn.

What day is today?

He unexpectedly encountered two folk masters who had successfully dealt with the Death Pufferfish. It was understandable for Gail to do so, as he was one of the twelve earthly branches, but Lynn was a complete stranger.

"Congratulations! Your technique is amazing!" the shopkeeper exclaimed. "This pufferfish is yours... Could I have your contact information?"

He might get his hands on the Reaper Pufferfish or other difficult-to-process ingredients in the future, and that's when he'll need someone like Lynn to help him.

After a moment's consideration, Lynn gave the shop owner Capone his contact information and told him he could contact him if needed.

Some people asked Lynn if he was willing to sell, saying that if he was, they would offer two billion jin to buy him, or even more.

But Lynn still refused. He didn't really need the money; what he needed were the ingredients. This success was mostly due to luck, and he wasn't sure he could succeed next time.

Watching Lynn's departing figure, Mencius turned around and said firmly, "Boss, I want to take on the challenge too!"

Lynn's success gave her considerable courage.

Perhaps Lynn is a hidden culinary master, but she's no slouch either.

Upon hearing this, the shop owner had an incredulous thought... Could it be that he was going to have three successfully prepared pufferfish appear at his stall today?

Five minutes later, his stall displayed the first failed pufferfish of the day...

Chapter 75: A-Rank Trump Card! Goddess Lobster Juice! (Please continue reading!)

Lynn was unaware that Mencius had later failed in his challenge.

He left carrying the special box given to him by the store. It is said that the Death Pufferfish, after its poison sac is removed, can remain fresh for a month and its shelf life can be extended if stored properly.

He planned to wait more than ten days before making a deal with Toriko.

He first found a hotel to check in, a suite that cost five million jewels for just one day, and that wasn't even the most expensive option, only a mid-range one.

Upon arriving at the suite, Lynn carefully placed the box containing the Death Pufferfish, and then eagerly took out his Yu-Gi-Oh! deck to draw cards.

Last month, he waited several days to get a "Great Fortune" result from the divination, and drew the card on February 13th. Today is March 14th, and he was only delayed by one day, which is already very good compared to other things.

He has two cards that are used once a month: the Yu-Gi-Oh! deck for the 14th of each month and the Gourmet Trade for the 26th of each month. The former's time will be changed due to divination, while the latter will not be changed normally.

Holding the familiar deck in his left hand, Lynn took a deep breath and quickly pulled out the top card with his right hand, without harboring too many expectations.

Last time I drew a C+ Elf Swordsman in the [Medium Luck] draw, I'll be satisfied with a B-rank card in this [Great Luck] draw.

Lynn looked closely and realized that something was wrong.

【Name: Single-handed Assistance】

[Grade: A-]

[Type: Item Card]

[Background: Yu-Gi-Oh!]

[Description: A one-time use magic card that increases power by two minor stages for three minutes after use, up to a maximum of A+ rank. It can only be used on the user, and character cards cannot be used to fight alongside the user while it is activated.]

Lynn's pupils contracted slightly as he drew an A-rank card!

This is his third A-rank card ever, although it's only A-, it's still within the A-rank range.

[Solo Assistance] can boost his strength by two small stages within three minutes. For example, if his current rating is B, it will become A- after using it... This is a heavyweight trump card!

Since it's a one-time use card, it can't be used carelessly, and its effects are quite exaggerated. Ideally, it should be used when the character is at A- rank, allowing the user to directly enjoy A+ rank combat power for three minutes!

In a life-or-death situation, this is undoubtedly a very important trump card.

As for the fact that it can only be used by oneself and that other character cards cannot be used in battle while it is in use, this is not a drawback.

Currently, the strongest character card he has is Capone, who is B+, and is one level higher than him.

If even with all available methods, you still can't defeat the enemy, then there's no need to make other character cards fight desperately.

Use the "Solo Assistance" ability directly. If you can defeat the opponent, do so. If you can't, using these three minutes to escape is also a good option.

The only question now is what level of strength A-rank and A+-rank represent. According to his estimation, the non-combatants of the Phantom Troupe are B+-rank or lower, while Hisoka is roughly A-rank.

Although we cannot determine the specific combat strength of A-rank and A+-rank at the moment, it is certainly no lower than Hisoka's, and he is already at a relatively high level.

Lynn then thought of Bisge, who had traveled with him to the Gourmet Paradise by boat. There was no doubt that Bisge was stronger than Hisoka; she might even be an A-rank or A+-rank.

After a moment's thought, Lynn put away this extremely important trump card, which gave him a great sense of security.

The most urgent task right now is to improve one's own strength, at least to quickly raise it to A-, so as to maximize the effect of [Solo Assistance].

Fortunately, he has already arrived at the Gourmet Paradise. Putting aside the cards he absorbs here, just spending money to buy some delicious food every day can also help him grow.

Of course, their effects are not as good as the food Toriko gives, but they are plentiful and can be purchased with money.

The food paradise is huge. He and Chopper have only just strolled through the seafood section, and the area they've explored is quite small. They'll have plenty of time to experience new things for the next few days.

Lynn continued to do the same thing every day, basically only doing two things: eating and training, getting stronger while enjoying himself.

Finally, the 26th, the day he had been waiting for, arrived.

Inside the luxurious living room, Lynn placed the intact Death Pufferfish on the table and took out the [Long-Term Gourmet Order] card to make the transaction.

I wonder what kind of delicious treat Toriko will give him.

After observing for about ten days, he found that the food sold at the Gourmet Paradise was generally of good quality.

If we roughly calculate based on the capture level in Gourmet Delight, most of them are below level 10, a few gourmets can be level 10 or above, and they are often priceless.

It seems impressive, but this place gathers the top delicacies from all six continents, basically representing the pinnacle of cuisine across the six continents, so it can only be described as mediocre.

He is now looking forward to the culinary competition on May 1st, a competition held every three years. Participants can enter the core ingredient area of ​​the Gourmet Island, where the ingredients are more precious than the last. It is rumored that there are even ingredients that Lin Nie brought back from the Dark Continent, but whether that is true or not is unknown.

【Successful transaction】

Satisfaction rating: B+

[Client's review: The pufferfish is of good quality, very similar to the pufferfish whales I have here. I'll get you one if I have the chance in the future. I look forward to eating even more delicious food in the future. Here's a bowl of Goddess Lobster Sauce for you.]

[Bonus: Beauty Lobster Sauce (B+)]

……

【Name: Beauty God Lobster Sauce】

[Grade: B+]

[Type: Item Card]

[Background: Gourmet Devil]

[Description: This soup comes from a level 19 Beauty Lobster, which is gorgeous in appearance and extremely delicious in meat. It is one of the Four Heavenly Kings Sani's menu items. Consuming it can improve one's physique according to individual circumstances.]

A bowl of Goddess Lobster Sauce!

Lynn conjured a card with his other hand. The card's light faded, and it transformed into a bowl of clear yet fragrant soup. The bowl was small, about the size of a normal ceramic bowl, but the aroma it emitted was like a concentrated blend of various soups.

"It smells so good..." Chopper sat in his chair, looking at the bowl of soup on the table that seemed to be glowing and that was hard to look away from. He took a deep breath of the aroma that filled the air and said involuntarily.

"Hehehe~" Gastly emerged from Lynn's shadow, floating in the air and nodding repeatedly, agreeing with Chopper's statement.

It is usually only interested in special energies such as death thoughts, but certain delicacies can also tempt its appetite.

As usual, Lynn divided the soup into four portions, one for himself, one for Yuki-onna, one for Chopper, and one for Gastly.

Hmm... Capone is probably the unluckiest one, he can't even get to eat good food.

Lynn glanced down at the broth, which was a clear amber color with a very thin layer of luster on the surface. It smelled purely salty and savory, with a hint of sweetness.

He brought the bowl to his lips and took a small sip.

The moment the broth glides across the tip of the tongue, there is no unexpected burst of flavor, but rather a very quiet and delicious taste, like the tide slowly rising and spreading layer by layer over the surface of the tongue.

The saltiness was clean and not irritating, with a certain mineral-like crispness, followed by a rich sweetness that slowly rose from the depths of the throat... Lynn subconsciously closed his eyes, immersing himself in this feeling.

Lynn took another sip, wanting to take a second sip, but suddenly realized that she had already finished the soup in the bowl without even realizing it.

At this moment, he felt as if he had just soaked in a warm hot spring, his energy and spirit were in excellent condition, and his mental energy was also more active. He sensed something and opened the panel to take a look... It clearly showed that he was B+ level!

Chapter 76 Promotion to B+ Rank! Fantasy Simulation Helmet! (Please continue reading!)