The remaining four glared at Zhang Wei, wanting to retaliate but worried about their companions underwater!
With no other choice, they all plunged into the water!
The seawater at this time was still mixed with toxins from lava and food residue, coupled with continuous strong currents, making it exceptionally dangerous!
Although the suction force had weakened considerably, the person who fell into the water was injured and completely unable to resist...
"You all handle yourselves, I'll take care of the Yin-Yang Broth Base."
[Storage Complete: Yin-Yang Broth Base]
[Replication Time: 141... 131... 121...]
[Replication Time: 88... 81... 74...]
[Replication Time: 22... 20... 18...]
[Replication Time: 9... 8... 7...]
[Replication Time: 24 Hours!]
It's done!
It's done!
A perfect-grade Yin-Yang Broth Base, in terms of flavor, would not be inferior to ingredients of level 105!
Moreover, it could only be compared to the top-tier ingredients among those of level 105!
Just as the time compressed to a day, the five people finally emerged from the water. The suction force underwater had almost disappeared.
And the five looked extremely exhausted. Even with their strength, they were like this, suggesting the underwater was even more treacherous!
The whirlpool subsided, and not a trace of the Yin-Yang Pot Base remained on the surface.
Zhang Wei's gaze naturally fell on the five.
The five supported each other, their eyes fixed warily on the approaching Zhang Wei. Their strength surged, but there was an underlying exhaustion that always surfaced.
Zhang Wei floated in the air, "You've depleted your stamina in such a short time?"
The few sneered, "Depleted? Perhaps. You can try and see!"
Zhang Wei continued, "If I'm not mistaken, you haven't eaten your fill in a long time before coming here, have you?"
Collectively, these individuals possessed over level 90 strength. A single one of them was over level 83. The food required for such levels was astronomical, making it as difficult as ascending to heaven to find suitable ingredients in the mortal realm.
Unless, they were supported by a major power.
Like Lang Tu and Haru, who had their own bases. Or the people on the Black List, who had stable channels for income. Or like the Commander of the Cloud Kingdom, who ate from public funds.
In short, one had to either be a boss or a subordinate of a boss.
Hunting for food solely on their own was out of the question.
Disregarding their expressions of suppressed shock, Zhang Wei continued, "What happened today was, at most, a struggle for prey. I hold no deep animosity towards any of you, and I apologize for the injury to that individual."
"How about this, I'll treat you to a meal as compensation, and we can consider it 'meeting through conflict'."
Zhang Wei added, "All you can eat, of course!"
The five were stunned!
What?
All you can eat?
Did they see the levels of their group?
To fill the stomachs of these five, it would take hundreds of millions of Berries!
Based on their strength, as long as they didn't engage in strenuous activity, a single meal could sustain them for half a month without much further eating!
If they were frugal, they could go another two months without much food!
"Heh, you think I'll believe you?"
"Treat us to a meal? You're probably trying to lure us into a trap!"
Although that punch had missed the vital points, in this environment, it could easily be fatal. The five knew that Zhang Wei was no saint.
Lightning flashed!
Zhang Wei unleashed over a dozen punches like streaks across the sky!
Each punch roared like a dragon, possessing irresistible, terrifying power!
"My esteemed sirs, if I wanted to kill you, why would I waste my breath?"
...
The most high-end restaurant in Grey Furnace City—The Stone Tower Restaurant!
The place was empty, having been completely booked by Zhang Wei. A waiter in a tailcoat bowed slightly and presented a menu.
"Sir, what would you like to order?"
Zhang Wei didn't even look and casually said, "Two sets first."
The waiter was taken aback.
"Sir, could you be more specific? Our restaurant does not have dishes served by the book."
Zhang Wei said nonchalantly, "I mean, all the food on the entire menu, two portions of everything!"
"Ah, this..."
The waiter, after thirty years of service, had never heard of ordering by the book!
Zhang Wei humbly said to the five, "It's a small establishment, and we don't have an abundance of chefs. If I order too much at once, I fear the quality might drop. Let's start with two portions, and we can order more if it's not enough."
"If that's still insufficient, there are many other restaurants in Grey Furnace City."
"The City of Progress isn't far from here either."
The five exchanged glances.
They couldn't figure out Zhang Wei's intentions at all.
However, having been perpetually hungry for so long, and with delicious food before them...
Plus, they had just expended a significant amount of energy, it would take considerable courage to leave now!
Zhang Wei introduced himself and then asked, "May I know your names?"
The five were surprised!
The King of Northern Chefs!
Was this the recently renowned Zhang Wei?
No wonder he was so strong!
Zhang Wei looked at the drinks being served and couldn't help but shake his head.
With a casual wave, he said, "This is the Whispering Forgetfulness Water, a rare top-tier strong liquor in the mortal realm, yet it has a surprisingly smooth and mellow taste, making it very enjoyable to drink."
The five were somewhat apprehensive.
They felt they didn't deserve such generosity without having done anything. This was perhaps too enthusiastic.
The few, feeling a bit awkward, introduced themselves.
Advanced Gourmet Hunter Team: Ajin, Sensen, Yu Miao, Azhuo, and Xiao Yuan.
They had always made a living by exploring secret realms and searching for delicacies. In the beginning, they lived comfortably and their levels increased rapidly.
As their levels increased, the ingredients they could capture in the mortal realm became fewer and fewer, often running at a deficit. Every place they went to capture some ingredients, they had to travel to another.
Later, the team discussed and began to explore the gastronomic world...
But the border was too dangerous. Three attempts were met with terrifying creatures of level 100, and in the last attempt, they lost two chefs from the team.
disheartened, they returned to the mortal realm and lived a life of hunger.
Due to the prolonged lack of delicious food, their strength had severely declined.
This problem also troubled other gourmet hunter teams.
To assemble a perfect and safe lineup, one had to face immense consumption for the team. If there weren't enough people, they were more likely to perish under various dangers.
Sometimes, after painstakingly killing a fierce beast and consuming it, they found it wasn't enough to sustain their consumption for long.
"Alas... being an advanced gourmet hunter is difficult!"
Plates piled higher and higher around them, the five eating faster than the food was served.
Their stomachs were like bottomless pits; no matter how much they ate, there was no sign of bulging.
However, their complexions were indeed improving, no longer showing the initial weakness.
"Actually, I have a job offer for you, and it's not strenuous..." Zhang Wei revealed his ultimate objective!
The five waved their hands in refusal.
"We will not act as thugs and commit evil deeds! Otherwise, with our strength, we wouldn't be in such a predicament."
"Thugs?"
"Are you guys worthy?"
Zhang Wei scratched his head and said it without reservation.