Contract Red Hair Shanks, the school beauty kicked me off the boat

Chapter 262 Double Temptation
Ye Yu's rational mind was frantically sounding the alarm: This is a trap, the temptation of gluttony! Once it begins, he might be sinking into an endless gluttony!
But his physical instincts drove him. He suppressed the almost uncontrollable urge, struggled to look away, and came here, where his hunger was magnified to an extreme degree, and he was still in a state of constant hunger.

Ye Yu took a deep breath, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and tried to suppress the surging hunger with his strong willpower. However, the aroma of food was everywhere; the sound of the fat dripping from the roast suckling pig, the bubbling of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and the sizzling of the roasting meat were like demonic noises piercing his ears.

Time slowly slipped away amidst the extreme temptation and arduous resistance, every minute and every second was torture.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Ye Yu's forehead, his muscles tense from restraint. He repeated to himself over and over: This is an illusion! I can't eat it! If I eat it, I'll lose! My companions are still waiting outside!

After an unknown amount of time, the maddening hunger seemed to subside slightly, not out of satisfaction, but rather a temporary dormancy after being suppressed. Ye Yu was just about to breathe a sigh of relief—

The scene at the long table was instantly refreshed!

The roast suckling pig was transformed into a whole roasted lamb, exuding a rich aroma of spices, with a crispy skin and a tender, juicy interior.

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall has been replaced by a large pot of Sichuan-style boiled fish, bubbling with red oil, floating with chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, and with an irresistible aroma.

The Wagyu beef sashimi was transformed into incredibly fresh Hokkaido sea urchin sashimi, arranged in the shape of a peony, its golden roe exuding the sweetness of the ocean.

Next to it, there are new Sichuan hot pot restaurants, as well as Thai Tom Yum soup with its unique aroma, and Chicago deep-dish pizzas covered in cheese...

The brand-new, regionally distinctive cuisine, with its more stimulating aromas and visual impact, instantly ignited Ye Yu's hunger once again, even more intensely than before!

Furthermore, a bowl of instant noodles and a sausage appeared right in front of him, which almost made Ye Yu waver.

"Why endure it?" The seductive voice rang out again, tinged with a hint of bewilderment and persuasive coaxing. "Man is made of iron, food is made of steel. Without food, where will you find the strength to fight? Where will you find the strength to protect? Look at these delicacies; they are not inherently sinful. Enjoying them is a fundamental human right! You are so powerful, are you really going to be so harsh as to deny yourself even the most basic pleasure? Eat... Eat them, and you will gain the strength to continue your journey..."

Ye Yu's throat bobbed violently, his eyes fixed on the boiled fish in the bubbling red oil. He could almost taste the spicy and savory flavor in his mouth, and his stomach protested with a thunderous roar.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his palms, using the pain to keep himself awake.

"Get...out!" He squeezed out the two words through gritted teeth, closed his eyes again, and channeled his Conqueror's Haki to the fullest extent, trying to dispel the all-pervasive temptation of his appetite.

But this power of gluttony seemed to target only physiological instincts; the intimidating effect of Conqueror's Haki was far less pronounced than when confronting arrogance or anger. Hunger, like a leech, constantly eroded his will.

The scene has refreshed again!

This time, the main attraction on the dining table became a sea of ​​desserts.

A huge cake drizzled with rich chocolate sauce.

The macarons, stacked like a pagoda, are exquisitely colored and exude the sweet aroma of almonds and jam.

A giant parfait cup covered with thick cream and fresh strawberries.

Caramel pudding with flowing caramel and garnished with gold leaf.

A mountain of freshly baked, steaming hot croissants, emitting the aroma of butter...

The air was filled with an extremely sweet fragrance, which seemed to instantly make people forget all their troubles and only want to indulge in this sweet and gentle paradise.

The allure of sweets is another level of attack, directly targeting the brain's pleasure center. Even the seductive voice becomes as sticky and sweet as honey:
"Look... life is already so hard, the battle is so cruel... why not treat yourself a little better? A little sweetness can soothe a weary soul. This isn't indulgence, it's a reward for yourself, a small comfort on a bitter journey. Try it... just a small bite... no one will know... isn't this little happiness worth having?"

Ye Yu's willpower began to waver noticeably. The prolonged torment of extreme hunger had taken a tremendous toll on both his physical and mental health. The allure of the happiness derived from sweets was particularly potent at this moment. A hint of confusion appeared in his eyes, and his body involuntarily leaned forward slightly, as if truly drawn by the sweet aroma. Outside, on the Tyrant Feather Pirate Ship...

Sixteen hours had passed, and at the center of that black and red mist, an eerie, stagnant calm prevailed.

Xia Ling's face turned extremely pale: "No, the captain's aura... is weakening! It's not weakness from injury, it's... it's losing vitality!"

Zhang Tian's face turned pale with fright, and she was on the verge of tears. "What...what is the captain going through?"

Xiao Ke and the others had solemn expressions on their faces.

"Captain, you must get through!"

……

Inside the secret realm, Ye Yu's hand, almost uncontrollably, reached for the nearest piece of cake. His fingertips were only an inch away from the flowing chocolate sauce. The cloying aroma seemed to transform into a tangible hook, pulling at his will.

"Just one bite... just a tiny bite... it won't hurt..." Even he himself seemed to be hearing a voice of compromise. The prolonged torment of hunger had brought this sweet temptation to its peak.

Just as his fingertips were about to touch it...

hum!
Resistance came from the depths of his soul.

Ye Yu's outstretched hand suddenly stopped, and then he clenched it into a fist.

"You can't eat it, once you start, you won't be able to stop."

Ye Yu knew very well that even eating just a little bit would be too much for him to handle, and he would have to endure it.

The next instant, an unimaginable heat descended.

It felt like being thrown into a boiling furnace; the air distorted like ripples on water, and every breath burned my trachea and lungs. The ground beneath my feet became scorching hot; I could feel the heat, enough to fry an egg, even through my shoes.

The sweat evaporated instantly as soon as it seeped from his pores, leaving only a stinging salty residue. Ye Yu felt like a piece of meat being roasted over charcoal, every inch of his skin screaming for coolness.

Amidst this extreme heat, the seemingly endless long table was once again refreshed!

This time, it's not about hot meat dishes or sweet pastries, but a world of delicious ice cream.

Mountains of ice cream made up of various flavors: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, matcha... exuding a sweet and cool aroma.

A huge block of ice, crystal clear and emitting a faint chill, contains frozen bright red watermelon balls, emerald green kiwi chunks, and golden mango cubes, like a dazzling piece of crystal amber.

Rows of stemmed glasses were filled with colorful, bubbly, chilled fruit juices and various soft drinks such as cola and Sprite.

There were even giant ice cream sundaes drizzled with chocolate sauce and nut crumbs, and shaved ice mountains piled high with fresh fruit.

In that instant, Ye Yu's pupils contracted sharply; the terror of gluttony was far greater than he had imagined.

(End of this chapter)