Compared to the most ordinary teleportation, precise teleportation has a disadvantage: it requires a 0.5-second delay.
It first needs to discharge on a large scale, then lock onto a specific location, and finally use teleportation for movement. During the large-scale discharge and location locking, Zhang Wei has almost no mobility.
0.5 seconds.
This is already a life-or-death gap in the Gourmet World.
It must be shortened!
A thousand meters, while long, is equivalent to a building of nearly three hundred floors, a distance that takes a normal person five minutes to jog. But here, it's just the gap between treetops and roots.
Zhang Wei flickered repeatedly.
He dared not linger for a moment.
As his skills became more proficient, Zhang Wei's speed increased, and his teleportation distance extended to about 1500 meters.
With the increasing gravity, Zhang Wei's steps became slower. Plasma was also affected by gravity, and even the stamina consumed increased significantly.
"The gravity here is probably around 5g?"
Zhang Wei's physics was poor, and he could only vaguely recall concepts like gravitational acceleration 'g'.
However, the five-fold gravity here was indeed exhausting. To maintain sufficient blood supply, the heart needed to be stronger.
Moreover, high-fold gravity is not like carrying an object five times heavier, but is evenly distributed throughout the body, including the heart, brain, blood vessels, and capillaries. If the physique is fragile, the overload of gravity can cause serious blood stasis.
Normal people can withstand an acceleration of at most 4g for a short period, while trained top pilots can reach 9g. Gourmet Cells can strengthen the body, but they strengthen more useful areas. Who would strengthen their cerebral cortex to hold heavy objects for no reason?
He reached down and grabbed some soil from the ground.
"It's so heavy. Ordinary soil is heavier than steel. It's also quite condensed by gravity, like earth blocks that have been stomped countless times."
"The plants and animals here are very few. It seems they also cannot withstand the immense gravity. The soil is quite dry. Under the influence of gravity, water will flow away rapidly. Such a dry environment is indeed not conducive to plant growth."
The gravity below the Life Waterfall Pool was only 1.5-1.8. As Zhang Wei advanced, it had already increased to around 6.5.
And as he went further down, Zhang Wei had no idea what his current altitude was.
"I wonder if Kurama is still alive. But with his experience, he should at least leave a complete corpse?"
He spread out the map.
The sky was a vast arch, and the land was like a funnel. In front of him were ghost-faced rock mountains, and behind him was the edge of an M-shaped forest.
He had to admit, Lan Yun Dao Sheng's map was drawn with great soul.
This was the entrance to the Gravity Well!
"Here, liquids will fuse together in a peculiar way. Ordinary water will merge into ten parts, with the volume changing but the weight remaining the same. This is the so-called Elemental Water!"
"In fact, outside the Gravity Well, Elemental Water is not uncommon. For example, within living organisms, there is a very high concentration of Elemental Water."
"Take the Fountain Lemon, for instance. A tiny lemon contains five kilograms of lemon juice."
"The tongue of a Pufferfish Whale can be cooked to produce ten times its volume in oil."
"After using the Shokumei no Jutsu, the form of bodily fluids and the body are also similar to Elemental Water."
"The true form of the Human Skin Doll will transform into a giant abomination stitch-monster, so her daily form is also highly polymerized Elemental Water."
"However, to find high-concentration Elemental Water, you can only come here."
The entrance to the Gravity Well was called the Fangfang Heavenly Well. The stones here were compressed into sharp stalagmites by gravity, requiring quite sturdy shoes to walk on.
In the gaps between the stalagmites grew large amounts of Fangfang Grass, small and withered, but possessing considerable vitality.
[Discovered Capturable Ingredient: Fangfang Grass]
[Capture Level: 100]
[Eating Level: 25]
[Type: Medicinal Ingredient]
[Description: The small withered grass is filled with tenacious vitality, allowing it to survive in the most adverse environments. It can be eaten as a cold dish after washing, greatly tonifying yang. However, be mindful of the quantity, or you may suffer nosebleeds.]
"Oh?"
"It's a rare Chinese medicinal ingredient, and its medicinal properties seem quite good."
He plucked a few dry, yellow stalks of Fangfang Grass from the cracks in the rocks. As the familiar storage sound echoed, Zhang Wei began to examine them closely.
"It looks quite unappealing, light and yellow, and very dry! Can something like this really be eaten as a cold dish?"
"And is it appropriate to eat this kind of aphrodisiac herb as a cold dish?"
Saying this, he summoned a large amount of Endless Pure Water from his Treasure Hall and washed the Fangfang Grass in his hand.
To his surprise, the Fangfang Grass absorbed water like a sponge and rapidly expanded. Even its withered and dry appearance turned lush green, looking like a mixture of chives and young scallions.
The large amount of washing water poured onto the ground quickly seeped into the soil due to the gravitational pull. In an instant, it returned to its previous dry state.
However, the Fangfang Grass that the water had flowed through all came back to life, looking identical to the one in Zhang Wei's hand.
Tender and emerald green…
Some Fangfang Grass began to bloom and bear fruit rapidly, scattering small seeds with the wind into other rock crevices.
"What astonishing recovery ability, so tenacious!"
"So, this crisp appearance is the true form of Fangfang Grass?"
He popped it into his mouth.
A hint of onion flavor spread across his taste buds. Upon careful chewing, there was a spicy taste, and the watery texture was somewhat like cucumber. After it entered his stomach, Zhang Wei felt a sense of lightness, as if he had gained some invigorating effect.
Most importantly, the oniony aroma was very appetizing, and the Fangfang Grass had its own inherent saltiness, making it an excellent snack with drinks. Coupled with its invigorating effect, it would likely increase his alcohol tolerance.
Zhang Wei took a few more dry stalks of Fangfang Grass from the ground nearby and put them into his mouth without letting them touch water.
A sour and bitter taste filled his mouth, like the bitterest traditional medicine, with a suffocating smell that made him want to gag.
"The taste of dry grass and wet grass is so different. This is probably why there are so few animals here."
"After all, no herbivore would carry a large amount of water to forage here."
[Discovered Capturable Ingredient: Tap Water Camel]
[Capture Level: 100]
[Eating Level: 35]
[Description: A camel that can store water in its hump. An adult camel can store up to 40 cubic meters of water at a time. There is a faucet by its hump, allowing it to add or release water at any time.]
As Zhang Wei spoke,
A slow-moving camel appeared in his sight. As it walked, it discharged water from a faucet.
The water usage was precise, with very little falling onto the soil. After receiving the water irrigation, the Fangfang Grass unfurled and became full of vitality.
It took the Tap Water Camel about a minute to complete its round. This was enough time for the Fangfang Grass to recover its lush green state, after which the Tap Water Camel could leisurely enjoy itself.
Zhang Wei was speechless.
I just finished talking, why are you so eager to appear!
Speaking of which, with this body structure, it has a feel of an anime world. Why is there a camel with a faucet!
"Since you're being so cooperative, I'll grant you eternal life."
"Eternal life in my Treasure Hall!"
[Collection Complete: Tap Water Camel]
[Replication Time: 45 days]
The Tap Water Camel was very weak. Its combat power was probably similar to its eating level. The exaggerated level of 100 was likely due to the region.
"Although the Gourmet World is full of dangers, ferocious beasts still follow their biological instincts for self-interest. They are not very interested in humans who have little meat."
"So, the so-called avoiding danger actually means that powerful beasts simply don't fancy you!"
It should be like this.
At the entrance to the Gravity Well, Zhang Wei collected over a thousand portions of Fangfang Grass and dozens of Tap Water Camels.
With his heart content,
He walked down the slope into the depths of the Gravity Well.
However, the scene inside the Gravity Well far exceeded Zhang Wei's expectations. Unlike the dry appearance above, there were wisps of moisture in the depths of the Gravity Well.
"So viscous. The air here is like a swamp, and breathing is extremely difficult, as if the lungs are inhaling oil and water! Could it be due to excessive atmospheric pressure?"
"Under this gravity, water molecules in the air should fall more easily! As expected, the Great Gourmet Era was already absurd, and the Gourmet World is even more full of wonders."
He bent down. The ground was like metal, smooth to the touch, like a floor cast from steel.
There was also sticky moisture on it.
Was it because the ground had solidified, preventing liquids from penetrating?
Continuing to go deeper for about ten thousand meters, Zhang Wei arrived at a small pond. With the moisture from the water, the plants here were relatively lush.
[Discovered Capturable Ingredient: One-Layer Elemental Water]
[Capture Level: 100]
[Eating Level: 8]
[Description: Formed by the aggregation of ten times the normal amount of water, possessing ten times the weight but only the same volume. Under specific circumstances, One-Layer Elemental Water will disperse into ordinary water, so be careful when consuming it to avoid being burst by the dispersed water!]
[Note: Consume with caution if your Gourmet Cell level is below eight. Usually, just a few large mouthfuls can supplement a normal person's daily water intake.]
"Oh, oh, oh, is this One-Layer Elemental Water? It looks no different from ordinary water!"
"However, there are no ripples on the water's surface, not even a single ripple. It looks a bit like a mercury pool; it must be too heavy from ancient times."
Zhang Wei took out a wooden ladle and plunged it into the water.
*Splash~*
The ladle hit something like a wall and broke directly.
The shattered wood chips floated on the water's surface, sinking only a little.
Extremely heavy!
"One-Layer Elemental Water itself has a density of ten. Considering the extraordinary gravity here, the density is at least 70! You know, the density of gold is only twenty."
A normal wooden ladle wouldn't work.
With this thought, Zhang Wei took out the Magic Pea Vine he had collected a few days ago. Its characteristic was that after drying, it was not only tough but also very light.
He wielded his hand like a knife, carving it into a proper bucket shape.
He forcefully pressed it into the water…
It sank into his hand. A bucket, about twenty liters, weighed 1400 kilograms!
High density combined with high weight was a severe test of strength.
"Just over a ton. I could lift this easily when I first obtained my Gourmet Cells."
[Discovered Capturable Ingredient: One-Water Orange Candy]
[Capture Level: 100]
[Eating Level: 8]
[Description: One-Water is also known as Waterless, implying no water, 100% pure fruit candy.]
[Description: One-Water Orange Candy can only grow within the Gravity Well. Once it leaves this area, such an intense flavor cannot be purified. Due to its extremely high concentration, it can be ground into a sweetener and is very effective.]
Near the One-Layer Elemental Water pool, there were plants similar to Fangfang Grass, also dry and small. However, most of the plants here had a woody fiber structure.
On top of the small branches, there were heavy orange candy fruits, bending the not-so-sturdy branches low.
He plucked a piece.
And popped it into his mouth.
"Damn, it's so sweet, with a sweetness comparable to a candy bomber."
"However, to my taste buds, this sweetness is too overwhelming. Eating it on its own is a pity."
"But it can be ground into a seasoning, used for caramelizing, making soda, making milk tea, and so on."
Zhang Wei was not polite.
From the One-Layer Elemental Water in the small lake to the various fruit candies on the shore, Zhang Wei missed none and collected them all.
Until not a single scoop of Elemental Water could be taken from the small lake.
He glanced at his Treasure Hall. The replication time for One-Layer Elemental Water in the display area was already one day.
The first time he collected it, the initial replication time for One-Layer Elemental Water was only 15 days. It seemed to be divided based on the eating level for the initial replication time.
Based on the collection quantity being one-tenth of the original mass, there were about 2000 liters of One-Layer Elemental Water in the Treasure Hall, meaning this pond only provided twenty thousand liters of water.
This amount was less than that of several fire trucks, truly a small pond in name.
"The water layer is only 20 centimeters thick, and the deepest part is only 40 centimeters, which is enough to prove the scarcity of water resources in the Gravity Well."
However, two thousand liters were certainly not enough for Zhang Wei.
He had to continue searching.
"Art of Wind Riding!"
A fierce gale blew, and Zhang Wei slowly lifted one to two meters off the ground.
Zhang Wei: …
He was too heavy at the moment. The wind seemed to have little effect. Normally, his ascent speed was tens of meters per second, agile and flexible.
But now, his movement speed was only three to five meters per second.
It was even slower than a normal person running.
"Art of Wind Riding, Doubled Gravity!"
The air here was viscous, like a miniaturized version of oppressive pressure. Flying here truly required a lot of stamina.
However, to get a better view, Zhang Wei decided to ascend.
[Collection Complete: One-Layer Elemental Water]
[Replication Time: One Day]
[Replicated Quantity: 2028 Liters]
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[Collection Complete: One-Layer Elemental Water]
[Replication Time: One Day]
[Replicated Quantity: 4128 Liters]
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[Collection Complete: One-Layer Elemental Water]
[Replication Time: One Day]
[Replicated Quantity: 7850 Liters]
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[Collection Complete: One-Layer Elemental Water]
[Replication Time: One Day]
[Replicated Quantity: 13850 Liters]
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…
After Zhang Wei collected over ten thousand liters, the One-Layer Elemental Water sample in his Treasure Hall became more perfect.
The water quality was clearer, looking crystal clear and appetizing. It exhibited a sapphire blue color under sunlight.
This was due to the nearly perfect ratio of minerals within it. Unlike the Endless Pure Water in Zhang Wei's Treasure Hall, the current One-Layer Elemental Water was more like aggregated mountain spring water.
He took a stroll around.
Zhang Wei also discovered several plant-based ingredients.
[Discovered Capturable Ingredient: Chocolate Beetle…]
[Discovered Capturable Ingredient: Pea Rainbow Candy…]
[Discovered Capturable Ingredient: Pomegranate Raisins…]
…………
The shell of the Chocolate Beetle was an extremely strong chocolate armor, and only saliva could reduce its hardness. This setting was very similar to the Candy Bomber.
The Rainbow Candy, growing in pea pods, had a very chewy gummy candy inside its hard shell. Moreover, each pea pod would produce rainbow candies of various colors, with up to twenty different flavors.
The outer layer was a dried fruit shaped like a pomegranate. Taken individually, it looked like a raisin, but it tasted exactly like pomegranate.
"All of them are ingredients with very high sweetness."
"Could it be due to insufficient water, leading to overly concentrated sugar?"
"This place is practically a territory of sweets. Ignoring the gravity issue, this would be a paradise for children."
Zhang Wei collected as he ventured deeper.
The sky above became increasingly narrow.
The soil layers around him became more condensed, with an increasing metallic feel.
These plants really needed considerable courage to grow here!
[Discovered Capturable Ingredient: Two-Layer Elemental Water]
[Capture Level: 100]
[Eating Level: 24]
[Description: Formed by the aggregation of one hundred times the normal amount of water, possessing one hundred times the weight but only the same volume. Under specific circumstances, Two-Layer Elemental Water will disperse into ordinary water, so be careful when consuming it to avoid being burst by the dispersed water!]
[Note: Consume with caution if your Gourmet Cell level is below twenty-four. Usually, just a small mouthful can supplement a normal person's daily water intake.]
Two-Layer Elemental Water!
The data had barely changed, only increasing from tenfold to one hundredfold, and the safe eating level increased from eight to twenty-four.
A normal person needs about 1500 ml of water per day. A small mouthful here would be about fifteen ml?
It was almost a medium-dose oral liquid.
Among the ingredients Zhang Wei had obtained, Ozone Grass belonged to the category of Three-Layer Elemental Water. However, due to special physical rules, the weight of Ozone Grass had not changed.
In the recent battle with the Devil Mosquito, Zhang Wei consumed 30 kilograms of Ozone Grass in one go. The water content in it was enough to sustain dozens of tons of raw meat for months without needing to consume water.
"Elemental Water of this tier is very precious. It can be used as a combat potion. During combat, the body consumes a large amount of energy, and metabolism is inseparable from water."
"To perfectly metabolize one kilogram of fat, one needs to consume over seven kilograms of body fluid. If body fluid is insufficient, fat burning will also become incomplete. If a large mouthful of Elemental Water can be replenished at this time…"
Good stuff!
Collect!
[Collection Complete: Two-Layer Elemental Water]
[Replication Time: 25 Days]
Well, the replication time was still very short. Perhaps besides the environment here, Elemental Water was a relatively simple substance.
With more large-scale replication and collection, Zhang Wei quickly compressed the replication time to one day and rapidly increased the quantity.
[Collection Complete: Two-Layer Elemental Water]
[Replication Time: 1 Day]
[Replicated Quantity: 3500 Liters]
The difficulty of collecting Two-Layer Elemental Water was higher, most directly reflected in its weight. The density of 100 and the seven-fold gravity forced Zhang Wei to exert some effort.