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

Chapter 132 Reunion with Menchi! Lynn as the Examiner?

The group entered the park.

The first thing that caught everyone's eye was a row of tables, on which were deliberately placed some special kitchen utensils, which were the tools to be used in the second exam.

At the very front was a large stage, on which sat a young-looking, petite woman.

It was Menchi!

To Lynn's surprise, the fat man, Xia Hala, who appeared in the original story, did not appear; only Menchi was present.

As the candidates surged in like a tide, Mencius kept scanning the room, eager to catch a glimpse of that familiar figure. Only when she saw Lynn did she finally smile.

Sure enough, Lynn really did participate in this Hunter Exam!

Then, Menchi sat down on the sofa, stretched, and smiled, saying, "Welcome to the second exam. I am your examiner, Menchi!"

"See the kitchen utensils in front of you? The test today is cooking!"

Menchi's statement startled the other candidates present. Was the test really about cooking?!

"Wait a minute! We're here to take the Hunter Exam, why are we being asked to cook?"

"I'm a big, fat wrestler with blond hair," said Tuomen indignantly.

In his opinion, it was unreasonable to choose cooking as an unconventional subject for the Hunter Exam, which was open to everyone—of course, the main point was that he knew absolutely nothing about cooking!

Menchi stood up, swayed her slender waist, put her hands on her hips, and said confidently, "Because I'm a Gourmet Hunter! The exam I set will naturally be related to food!"

"You need to divide into groups of four. Regardless of the ingredients or cooking methods, you must prepare lunch within two hours. I will then taste it to see if it meets the standards!"

"The rules are that simple."

"In addition, I also intend to select one of you as a temporary assistant examiner to assist me in scoring."

"What do you think of candidate number 436?" Menqi smiled and looked at Lynn in the crowd.

In fact, the original plan of the Bean Man was to give her another partner, which would fit the tradition of two Gourmet Hunters working together, and could also dissuade her to some extent when she "goes crazy". In the original work, this person was Xia Ha La.

In last year's culinary competition, Menchi and Buhara were supposed to team up and finish in the top three, becoming one-star culinary hunters together and serving as examiners for this year's hunter exam.

However, many changes occurred due to Lynn's appearance. Menchi's partner became Lynn, but Lynn was not a hunter yet, so he could not become a formal examiner.

Menchi came up with a good idea: to make Lynn her assistant as a temporary examiner, which would also reduce the pressure, since she couldn't eat much by herself.

Even the changes to this exam were due to Mencius reminiscing about the time she, Lynn, Bisge, and Galul teamed up during the culinary competition, which led to the rules being set.

Having candidates serve as temporary examiners is unprecedented in the history of the Hunter Exam, so Beanman had no choice but to consult Chairman Netero for his opinion.

"Hehehe, isn't this interesting? Let her go." These were Chairman Netero's exact words.

In any case, the examiners have considerable power to arrange the exam content themselves, and Lynn is practically a one-star gourmet hunter, so he is acceptable in every way. Netero is also happy to see interesting things happen and make the hunter exam more innovative.

Lynn blinked. Was he to be the temporary examiner?

He had no idea about this, and Menchi hadn't mentioned it beforehand.

However, having him around would indeed help prevent Mencius from acting rashly.

In an instant, countless eyes fell on Lynn.

The wrestler, Tuomen, frowned. He was about to retort when he saw that candidate number 436 was none other than Lynn. His lips trembled, but he swallowed his words and didn't dare to speak.

Last year, he was on the same ship as Dongba and the others, and witnessed firsthand how Lynn displayed his incredible prowess that night.

If he upsets Lynn, he'll be in trouble.

Despite his burly physique, he wasn't actually that brave.

Although Tuomen remained silent, other candidates voiced their opposition.

"Are you kidding me! How can you let a candidate be an examiner?" one candidate exclaimed angrily. "What if he's deliberately targeting others and intentionally failing us?"

Menqi remained expressionless, raising her right index finger and thumb, and said coldly, "There are two problems with what you just said."

"First of all, you don't need to worry that he will be too harsh, because I will definitely be stricter than him. The reason for arranging temporary examiners is to ensure that more of you can pass."

"Secondly, the Hunter Exam has never explicitly prohibited the use of temporary examiners, and this practice has been approved by the association."

"You don't know, examinee number 436 isn't just any ordinary examinee; he's already a one-star Gourmet Hunter!"

The park was completely silent as the examinees digested the information in Menqi's words.

Many people looked surprised, including Kurapika and others. What did it mean that Lynn was already a one-star Gourmet Hunter?

He hasn't passed the Hunter Exam yet, has he?

Is it possible to board the train first and buy a ticket later?

"Leorio, is what she said true?" Kurapika couldn't help but whisper to Leorio beside him.

Leorio nodded slightly: "It's true. Although Master hasn't passed the Hunter Exam yet, he's already a one-star Gourmet Hunter."

It's actually true.

"What's a one-star Gourmet Hunter?" Xiao Jie asked, looking puzzled. "I know what a Gourmet Hunter is, right? They're people who pursue gourmet food."

"The so-called One-Star Hunter is an honorary title given by the Hunter Association to those who have made great contributions in a certain field. There are very few of them, and they are very powerful people." Kurapika, acting as an all-knowing expert, explained this basic knowledge to Gon.

This was indeed basic knowledge for those present.

Only people like Gon and Kisuke, who are either single-minded or make decisions on a whim, wouldn't know about One-Star Hunters.

"Oh, I see. Mr. Lynn is such an amazing person." Xiao Jie suddenly realized, and understood Lynn a little better.

That said, I wonder if Mr. Lynn has ever seen Gold, and if Gold has any stars?

Having received the accurate answer, Kurapika still had questions, but he had no choice but to accept the facts. The other candidates felt the same way; after all, the examiner had already said so much, and they could only wait and see.

If there is any favoritism or corruption, they will absolutely disagree and insist that the Hunter Association give them an explanation.

Seeing this, Lynn accepted the role of temporary examiner.

This way, the events described in the original story can be prevented from repeating themselves.

"The second exam is about to begin!" With Menchi's command, countless candidates began to form teams.

While there's no strict requirement of four people, in team competition, every extra person provides an advantage, so naturally, the more the better. Teammates should also be skilled in hunting and cooking to increase competitiveness.

Leorio, Kurapika, Gon, and Killua form a group, so there's no need to find anyone else.

After quickly forming teams, people rushed out in a swarm.

With only two hours to spare, they couldn't possibly travel far to collect ingredients, so they had to choose from nearby options. If they were a step too late, the best ingredients might be snatched up.

Another point is that there are only two examiners, and it's uncertain how much they can eat. If it takes too long, lunch might not be ready before the examiners have already eaten.

"Lynn, it's been a long time." After everyone had left, Mencius stepped off the stage and came to Lynn's side with a smile.

"Yes, it has indeed been a long time." Lynn sighed slightly, realizing that it had been half a year since he had last seen Menchi.

The two friends immediately started chatting and reminiscing, telling each other what they had done in the past six months. At the same time, Lynn asked Gengar to release the ingredients, which Erina then cooked.

When it was lunchtime, it was time for him to have lunch as well, and he could also share the high-end ingredients he had collected with Menchi, and show off Erina's increasingly exquisite cooking skills.

Menchi stared wide-eyed at the dazzling array of high-quality ingredients. Each one was a "treasure" that many gourmet hunters would dream of. Of course, Menchi's real focus was on the knife that Erina was using.

"Can I take a look at this knife?" Menchi swallowed nervously.

"Here you go." Erina generously handed over the [Eternal Spirit Blade]. "It's called the Eternal Spirit Blade. It can greatly enhance the flavor of seafood, and even bring it back to life."

"The Eternal Spirit Blade—it's truly an amazing blade." Menqi carefully stroked the blade, as if looking at a perfectly crafted, rare work of art, her eyes shining.

This is absolutely a knife that every chef would fight tooth and nail for!

What's more, it has amazing effects—is it a Nen tool? Great, kitchenware-type Nen tools are very rare. The more Menchi looked at it, the more perfect the Eternal Spirit Blade seemed.

After a period of use, the B-grade Eternal Spirit Blade has been gradually unsealed by Erina and upgraded to B+ grade, with its effects also improved.

Erina immediately used the Eternal Spirit Knife to prepare several seafood dishes for Lynn and Menchi to enjoy together. In an instant, the rich aroma filled the entire park and lingered.

Lynn was alright, because he ate this kind of food every day.

But Menchi was different. When she tasted the radiant and delicious food created by the combination of Erina's superb cooking skills, the Eternal Spirit Blade buff, and high-quality ingredients, she felt as if she were ascending to heaven. Her face flushed, and she was so excited that her body trembled, as if her clothes were about to be torn apart.

This is exactly the kind of delicious food she's been searching for!

After a long while, Menchi finally calmed down. While enjoying the food, she secretly decided that she must stay by Lynn's side more often so that she would have the opportunity to learn cooking skills from Erina and cook high-end ingredients. She wondered if he was still looking for a second full-time chef.

As long as she can taste this kind of delicious food every day, she would be happy to work like a beast of burden without pay!