"Back to the culinary world!"
Just as expected!
Treasures of this caliber would not
But it doesn't matter, this vast ocean cannot be entirely brought back!
Even if a little remains, it would be an unimaginable treasure in the human world!
After about twelve hours, the spicy volcano finally stopped erupting. Zhang Wei had been busy during this time, collecting ingredients in a safe area.
[Discoverable Ingredient Found: Spicy Volcanic Ash]
[Capture Level: 1]
[Type: Mineral Seasoning]
[Description: A seasoning created from volcanic eruptions, possessing its own temperature and spiciness, superior to ordinary black pepper. It is also rich in minerals, beneficial to the human body.]
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[Discoverable Ingredient Found: Crushed Sichuan Peppercorn Stone Scraps]
[Capture Level: 9]
[Type: Mineral Seasoning]
[Description: Stone scraps floating on searing magma, a natural Sichuan peppercorn seasoning that lingers long, with effects of dispelling cold and killing insects. Pan-frying will fully extract its deliciousness.]
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[Discoverable Ingredient Found: Ruby Chili]
[Capture Level: 51]
[Type: Mineral Seasoning]
[Description: The essence of searing magma, extremely rare! Resembling a gem, it can emit the highest level of spiciness for a decade, truly the essence of heat!]
While the Spicy Volcanic Ash might not be directly usable, collecting more of it would increase the replication quantity, making it a good addition to the Culinary Bank later.
The Crushed Sichuan Peppercorn Stone Scraps are already excellent seasonings; most of Zhang Wei's seasonings are of this level.
The Ruby Chili, however, is a complete rarity, driving Zhang Wei to madness. He even activated his National Chef ability, constantly searching in the areas where lava had flowed, hoping to shorten the replication time.
In terms of quality, the Ruby Chili is far more precious than salt essence. It's a rare item with no market price, impossible to buy no matter the cost.
If he could get more, it would be entirely suitable as a treasure to place in the Culinary Bank.
The seawater gradually cooled.
The Yin-Yang symbol became clearer.
Floating on the seawater were patches of thick, white solid fat...
"That's it!"
Zhang Wei immediately used "Lightning Leap" and charged into the still unstable sea. The suction there could still instantly kill beasts around level 60, or drag them into a whirlpool and into the culinary world to die.
[Discoverable Ingredient Found: Yin-Yang Broth Base]
[Capture Level: 85]
[Type: Solidified Condensate]
[Description: Composed of the essence of the ocean, countless marine creatures, and hundred-level meats from the culinary world carried by ocean currents... Stewed with core fire to extract the essence!]
[Description: The concentrated flavor is stored in animal and plant fats. Upon cooling, it solidifies and floats on the water, forming the ultimate hot pot broth base in the human world!]
The Yin-Yang Broth Base fused the essence of thousands of marine creatures from the clear soup sea and dozens of creatures from the culinary world!
The searing magma of the spicy volcano could perfectly neutralize impurities and toxins from the ingredients, allowing them to settle.
The most delicious parts would merge with the fats, solidifying as the seawater cooled and floated, eventually forming the so-called Yin-Yang Broth Base!
"Supreme quality!"
"With this, I can develop many top-tier dishes. For me, it's far more valuable than even a Silver Apple!"
Charging onto the turbulent sea, Zhang Wei scooped up a piece.
[Collection Complete: Yin-Yang Pot Base]
[Replication Time: 170 days]
Zhang Wei was startled!
It was collected just by scooping it up?
This was no different in difficulty than picking an apple!
Of course, that's assuming one ignores the harsh environment. However, Zhang Wei had the "Lightning Leap" technique, allowing him to instantly escape the core of the suction!
Seeing the numerous white fatty floats on the sea surface, Zhang Wei was ecstatic!
Again!
[Collection Complete: Yin-Yang Pot Base]
[Replication Time: 160 days]
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[Collection Complete: Yin-Yang Pot Base]
[Replication Time: 150 days]
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Each approach to the sea surface would trigger a sudden, immense suction, nearly costing Zhang Wei his life multiple times. However, by using "Lightning Leap" upwards, he could instantly create a three-thousand-meter distance!
While Zhang Wei was happily collecting, four or five people suddenly appeared in the distance, also possessing methods to ignore the suction!
Upon seeing Zhang Wei, they erupted in anger: "Who is this thief, daring to steal our things!"
Damn it?
Why is it considered stealing the moment they see good things?
Zhang Wei cursed, "Did you build the underwater passage here?"
"My clan has fished here for generations, continuing for a thousand years..."
"Get lost!"
Zhang Wei retorted, "I saw it first this time! Isn't this the kind of thing that goes to the skilled? You've been fishing for 1000 years, haven't you had enough? Isn't it time for someone else?"
The group was surprised!
It did make some sense!
Zhang Wei had no time to waste arguing with them and scooped up another one right under their noses!
"Traitor, stop!"
The few individuals were incredibly greedy. Instead of collecting the hundreds of items on the water, they rushed to stop Zhang Wei!
Purely spiteful and unhelpful!
Zhang Wei roared, "Spiral Fist Force!"
"Mass Barrage!"
The immense energy from the Silver Apple had not even been depleted by a tenth!
A sky full of spiral drills, the group did not dodge, and surprisingly broke through two!
"Holy crap!"
"Working together, they have at least level 90 strength!"
Zhang Wei was shocked!
As expected, those who dared to covet the Yin-Yang Pot Base were no ordinary individuals. Otherwise, the overwhelming tsunamis and volcanic ash alone would have instantly claimed the lives of ordinary culinary hunters.
Similarly, the other side was also terrified by Zhang Wei!
These spiral drills were powerful and heavy, shaking their bodies and even causing blood to spurt from their hand-mouths. How strong was this person?
And...
This person unleashed no less than fifty punches at once!
Was he a pervert?
"Boss, what do we do?"
"We don't interfere with each other. Collect!"
Time was short!
If they delayed any longer, all these Yin-Yang Pot Bases would be sucked back into the culinary world by the vortex!
Zhang Wei was collecting with great satisfaction. Based on a preliminary estimate, even if he only collected half of the Yin-Yang Pot Bases on the surface, he could compress the replication time to one day. This was another collection comparable to the Silver Apple!
He looked back and cursed, "Damn it, these guys are collecting so fast!"
This group had mastered a water-surfing technique, allowing them to walk on water quickly and accurately. Although not as fast as Zhang Wei, there were five of them!
Zhang Wei silently recited Amitabha.
"Brothers, I apologize, collecting this is too important for me!"
Targeting a lone, weakest individual, Zhang Wei unleashed a "Lightning Flash."
"Azure Void Star Mark!"
"Wind Manipulation Art: Oppression!"
Immediately after, Zhang Wei shouted, "Oh no, someone fell into the water, into the vortex! Hurry and save them!"