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

Lynn didn't reveal anything more. For example, he didn't show Gengar's spatial abilities, but he did let it sneak out to collect food and put it in its belly.

Currently, its belly is about the size of a room, and it can expand as its strength increases, making it extremely practical.

Although we no longer need the [Seamless Expansion Box], it is a space-type item after all, and it would be too extravagant to use it for synthesis. We can keep it for later use by our faction or when our card characters go out to do errands.

On the sixth night, which was also the last night of the competition, the participants needed to reach the finish line by noon the following day.

The night was endless, and a bright, clear moon hung high in the sky, casting a soft moonlight over the forest below.

Lynn and his group had just finished dinner in a clearing in the middle of the forest.

After spending these past few days together, we've gotten to know each other quite well and have become good friends.

Lynn naturally didn't miss this opportunity and asked Bisge, who was considered the "best mentor," to teach him a few moves, check if there were any problems with his training, and how to correct them.

Especially the **hard**!

He had never been able to grasp the most difficult technique in this [Nen] system, which was exactly what Siji could help him with.

“Use [Condensation] first, it’s easy to maintain.” Bisge put her hands on her hips and stared at Lynn, her wine-red eyes covered with Condensation, allowing her to observe every movement of Lynn’s Nen.

Lynn gathered a large amount of Nen in his right hand, and then gradually transferred Nen from other places to his right hand, like blowing up a balloon, making it bigger and bigger.

At this point, a small amount of energy would still escape from other parts of the body, so Lynn used [Absolute] to eliminate the energy from those other parts.

If all goes well, the right hand will receive 100% of the Nen from within the body and be greatly strengthened, which is called "hardness," a powerful move among advanced techniques!

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His right hand transformed into an incomparably dazzling ball of light, standing out conspicuously in the dim forest, with astonishing energy flowing within it.

The light illuminated Lynn's angular face as he stared at his right hand with a look of delight.

Become!

He finally succeeded in getting started with "hardness," as expected of a renowned teacher. With Bisji's help these past few days, he has finally crossed that threshold.

Having mastered "Hardness" means he has learned all the techniques, which alone surpasses most Nen users.

What he needs to do next is to continuously deepen... master the seed, start!

Chapter Ninety-Two: Grade A Gourmet Cells! Lynn is a diamond in the rough, worth a hundred million!

Lynn directly used [Mastery of Seeds] on [Hard], the most cost-effective ultimate move.

Over the next month, he will quickly master the skill of "hardness" and, in doing so, deepen his understanding of other skills.

"Congratulations!" Bisge also smiled.

Seeing Lynn's progress, she was genuinely happy for him.

Although they had only spent a few days together, she found that Lynn's progress was unexpectedly fast, especially in the most difficult skill to learn, such as "hardness".

When Lynn first demonstrated to her three days ago, she was still a little short of successfully getting started. But since she started teaching her, Lynn has made great strides and has now successfully gotten started!

She immediately realized something was wrong. With this level of talent, Lynn shouldn't have been stuck at that level for so long.

Unless... he's a self-taught Nen user!

Sure enough, she received a clear answer when she asked Lynn.

Lynn is a naturally awakened Nen user who has grown to this level without a master to guide him.

To be fair, Lynn was the most skilled self-taught player she had ever seen.

Because self-taught individuals lack professional guidance, nine out of ten will go astray and waste their talents.

Lynn's skills may not be as strong as some self-taught individuals, but he has one remarkable quality: he manages to stay on the right path by figuring things out on his own.

He mastered both the basic four major principles and the advanced application technique, [Firm Concealment Circulation Condensation], very thoroughly.

If she hadn't known that Lynn had no reason to lie to her, she would have found it hard to believe that Lynn was an unorthodox individual.

This is... an unparalleled gem!

It's a piece of rough jade that might only appear in one out of ten million, no, it's one out of one hundred million.

The shock Lynn brought her was no less than that of a rare piece of jade that had come to the surface on its own without being dug up, and then was polished into a high-quality jade by geological changes.

That's far too "subjective".

It's so rare.

To be honest, she was really tempted. If she had met Lynn earlier, she would definitely have considered taking her on as a disciple.

Not only because of his ability to exorcise thoughts, but also because Lynn performed so well.

She not only appreciates genuine gemstones, but also likes to compare talented but inexperienced individuals to unpolished gems. She also enjoys the process of guiding people to grow.

People who have been nurtured shine like gems in nature.

It's a pity it's too late.

Lynn has now forged her own path, surpassing most Nen users. She is a polished gem, with no room for further development.

All she could do was offer appropriate help as a friend.

For example, providing detailed guidance or resting after exercise, requires her very useful Nen ability!

After some practice, Lynn consciously lay down on the carpet, and immediately Bisji's Nen surged in her hands, forming a beautiful woman.

This is Bisge's Nen ability—"Magical Beautician" Cookie.

Miss Cookie is a beautician created by Bisge using her Nen abilities, possessing a wide variety of professional beauty techniques and skills.

With her superb massage skills, she can make people feel happy, eliminate fatigue, and quickly restore physical strength.

Then apply a special lotion made from air, which can produce a variety of beauty effects.

Miss Cookie is a girl with long cherry-red hair and a doll-like facial expression.

Miss Cookie slowly walked to Lynn's side, her hands enveloped in a thick pink aura, and gently surrounded Lynn's body.

Miss Cookie's power—"Pink Breath"!

This is a massage with a restorative effect, which can provide the equivalent of 8 hours of sleep in 30 minutes, allowing you to rest no matter how strenuous your practice.

Back on Earth, Lynn had been thinking about trying Miss Cookie's massage techniques.

Just watching Gon and the others in the anime back then, you could feel the comfort of that massage.

Now that he's arrived in the Hunter world, he's successfully experienced it firsthand.

As Miss Cookie's massage continued, Lynn felt waves of tingling sensations spreading throughout her body. The accompanying pink aura also had a restorative effect, leaving her feeling warm and cozy.

This feeling is indeed addictive, hmm... I wonder if he gave Bisge that crown inlaid with liquid titanium ore, and she would be willing to massage him for the rest of her life.

Lynn drifted off to sleep as his thoughts wandered.

The next day.

The four set off early and arrived at the finish line at nine o'clock in the morning, three hours before the start of the second half of the game.

At the end of the ingredients section, the inner side belongs to the ingredients section, while the outer side is the food section.

The outside was no longer as empty as before, but instead filled with countless standardized kitchen utensils, somewhat like the tables used by the candidates in the Menchi section of the Hunter Exam.

However, the tools here are significantly more varied than those used in the Hunter Exam, covering almost all the utensils needed for various culinary preparations.

This is where the contestants will be cooking.

Directly in front was a large arena, where three referees were sitting and waiting for the contestants to arrive.

Most of the contestants had already arrived by then.

Lynn and Menchi found a table and used it as their cooking spot. Since the competition rules stipulated that teams could only have a maximum of two people, Bissie and Gail did not stay with them but went to the audience seats next door to watch.

They were also very curious about what ranking Lynn and Menchi could achieve.

There were many people in the arena, but Lynn unconsciously focused his gaze on the three people on the stage, specifically Netero sitting on his left!

Netero's hairstyle is rather peculiar; the top and sides are shaved, with only a ponytail tied on top, giving him a clean and refreshing look.

He had a long white beard on his chin, and strangely, the end of the beard was curved like a scorpion's stinger.

His long earlobes on both sides made him look more kind and gentle.

He was wearing what appeared to be a custom-made robe, with an overall blue and white color scheme, which was consistent with his appearance in the original work.

Many characters in the Hunter x Hunter series have left a lasting impression, and among them, Lynn particularly likes this old man, especially the words Netero said during the final battle with the Chimera Ant King.

Of course, he's more curious about something else now.

What tier does Netero belong to, and what cards can you get after defeating him?

Although the old man's condition has declined due to the passage of time, he is still undeniably one of the strongest in the six continents. Lynn estimates that Netero is definitely at the S-level, but he is not sure which segment exactly.

In other words, defeating Netero has a very high probability of dropping an S-rank card!

Unfortunately, it's too early for him to challenge Netero with his current strength.

Lynn shook his head almost imperceptibly, but he was also full of confidence in himself. As long as he continued to grow like this, it wouldn't be long before he would be able to face Netero.

Thinking this, Lynn noticed a new card appearing in his mind... it was the last card in the Gourmet Paradise trait bar!

It was none other than the "food cells" he needed most!

【Name: Gourmet Cell】

[Grade: A-]

[Type: Ability Card]

[Background: Gourmet Devil]

[Introduction: Gourmet Cells were first discovered by the God of Gourmet Acacia within the phantom jellyfish in the deep sea. They can regenerate biological tissues, enhance the vitality of organisms, break through physiological limits, and achieve evolution at a higher level of life. These cells are self-awakening, golden in appearance, free from demonic possession, and do not require forced consumption of food, but they need to be cultivated from scratch. Consuming gourmet food can promote evolution.]

Chapter 93 Not a hunter, but a one-star hunter!

Food cells awaken on their own!

Gourmet cells can awaken on their own or be obtained through injection. They come in colors such as red, blue, black, and white to indicate their intensity. Gold cells were never mentioned in the original work, which is probably due to their unique nature.

Although he has to be trained from scratch, fortunately there is no gourmet demon, so he will not be forced to eat a lot of high-quality food. Whether he wants to eat gourmet food or not is up to him.

The next moment, he felt a tremendous change taking place within his body.

A golden seed appeared in his body and quickly spread to every corner of his body. Although it was so small, it emitted unimaginable energy fluctuations.

Wherever the energy reaches, blood flows more vigorously, muscle fibers become denser, and bones become stronger and more solid. This is a strengthening that goes deep into the cellular level, directly causing a transformative change.

After a few breaths, Lynn felt the changes in his body subside. Upon closer inspection, he realized that even though only a short while had passed, he had undergone tremendous changes.

His basic physical fitness improved dramatically, and he was filled with inexhaustible strength. At the same time, his energy capacity also increased significantly.

This is just the beginning. As he eats more delicious food, his food cells will be able to give him more feedback.

Acquiring gourmet cells means his growth has suddenly leaped to a new level. If before he relied on running on his own two legs, then next he will be able to move forward by riding in a car.

In addition, Gourmet Cells have an extremely important effect—immortality!

With these highly active special cells, as long as one keeps eating delicious food, there is a chance to slow down aging or even live forever.

Immortality is an extremely tempting prospect for humankind, and this has never changed in any world.

He was no exception.

Now that he has the confidence to pursue the strongest, how could he be willing to turn into a skeleton a hundred years later? Human beings' abilities are ultimately limited. Even the once glorious Netero is now old and frail. But having obtained the Gourmet Cell, he truly has the hope of immortality!

As we contemplated the future, it was noon before we knew it.

The contestants have officially begun the second half of the cooking competition!

Suddenly, all sorts of sounds filled the vast square: chopping vegetables, starting fires... It was quite a sight to behold.

Lynn also released Erina, who cooked with Menchi.