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

Chapter 160 A+ Grade Gem Meat! Bring the Phantom Troupe!

The One-Punch Man universe is set in a post-apocalyptic world where all sorts of bizarre monsters are born every day for various reasons.

Vaccine-generating beings created by the will of the Earth, Deep Sea Kings emerging from the depths of the ocean, Asura rhinoceros beetles created by genius scientists, and even a car or a pile of seaweed could become monsters.

Humans categorize these monsters into five levels based on their level of threat, from smallest to largest: Wolf-level, Tiger-level, ...

Demon-level, Dragon-level, and God-level.

It also includes four sub-stages: lower, middle, upper, and top.

Saitama traded for the corpse of a Demon-level monster. Demon-level monsters are not weak; they have the ability to destroy a city.

Since a ghost-level corpse is classified as A-level, a normal dragon-level corpse should be classified as S-level.

Unfortunately, long-term trading cards cannot offer rewards exceeding the level cap. He had only speculated about this before without concrete evidence, but Saitama's words have now made it clear.

After a moment's thought, Lynn decided to upgrade Toriko's [Long-Term Gourmet Order].

If you trade A-grade ingredients, Toriko's generosity will likely earn you an A+ grade dish in return. If it becomes an A-grade dish due to card level restrictions, then you'll lose out big time.

Furthermore, as his strength continues to grow, A-grade and lower-grade delicacies are gradually becoming insufficient, and he will definitely need to obtain higher-grade delicacies. Therefore, the [Long-Term Delicacies Order] will need to be upgraded sooner or later.

It takes 9000 points to upgrade from A-level to A+-level, which he currently has just enough to pay for.

Without hesitation, Lynn upgraded the [Long-Term Food Order] to A+ level.

The description on the panel didn't change much after the upgrade, but because of the upgrade, the cooldown time was successfully refreshed, and he can now trade.

Instead of making the deal immediately, he went to the kitchen, released the monster's corpse, and had Erina and Menchi cook it.

This demon-level monster appears to be a crab; most of its body is gone, leaving only a large crab claw.

A single crab claw occupied most of the kitchen space, exuding a captivating aura. Its shell was so shiny it reflected light, and it was exceptionally thick.

"This...this crab claw is so big?" Menqi's eyes widened. It was the first time she had ever seen such a big crab claw. Just how big was this crab?

Although she had seen many amazing ingredients and delicacies at Lynn's place, this crab claw still amazed her.

"This is a lot of work, let me help out," Lynn said. If nothing unexpected happens, this cooking job probably won't be easy.

Soon, the first problem arose.

Erina swung the Eternal Spirit Blade down, producing a clanging sound like metal clashing against stone. It was as if she had struck not a crab claw, but an incredibly hard metal, unable to even break through its defenses, leaving only a barely perceptible white mark above it.

It's unknown how strong this crab monster was in life, but even in death, its claws remain incredibly strong.

The Eternal Spirit Blade was already very sharp, but it still couldn't break through the defense. Of course, this was also due to Erina's relatively weak strength.

Seeing this, Lynn drew his Hyōrinmaru and slashed it.

With a flash of the knife, the crab claws were split open, revealing the tender white crab meat underneath. A unique fresh aroma of the sea filled the entire kitchen.

There are many types of monsters, including those that are transformed from machines or humans. Relatively speaking, Lynn is more accepting of crab monsters as food, and Toriko should be about the same.

The crab claws have hard shells, and although the crab meat inside is firm, it is still many times more tender than the shell. The rest of the work can be handled by Menchi and Erina themselves.

After a flurry of activity in the kitchen, the duo of chefs finally prepared a huge table full of crab dishes.

Perhaps due to the high quality of the crab claws and sufficient accumulation, the seal on the Eternal Spirit Blade was further broken, successfully advancing from B+ grade to A- grade, with improvements in all aspects.

The only downside is that the [Eternal Spirit Knife] only works on seafood; if you want to enhance other dishes, you'll need to obtain other knives.

Looking at the dazzling array of dishes, Lynn immediately took them to trade with Toriko. After all, even he wasn't sure if he would run into any problems, let alone Erina and Menchi.

【Successful transaction】

Satisfaction rating: A+

[Client's review: What a wonderful seafood dish! I've never tried this ingredient before, and it gave me a very novel experience. The taste is also delicious. Please accept this ingredient; I look forward to enjoying more delicious food in the future.]

[Reward: Gem Meat (A+)]

[Name: Gem Meat]

Grade: A+

[Type: Item Card]

[Background: Gourmet Devil]

[Description: Derived from the core meat of the Ligalu Mammoth, with a capture level of 48, it is the concentrated source of nutrients from the entire mammoth. Its appearance is as dazzling as a magnificent gemstone, and its taste is extremely delicious. It is one of the ancient culinary treasures. Consuming it can greatly improve physical fitness and has a chance to awaken culinary cells.]

It's gemstone meat!

Lynn's eyes lit up. Gemstone Meat is a very famous ingredient in Gourmet Hunter, and it is one of the top ingredients in the early stages.

As the name suggests, it is a large piece of meat with an exquisite gem-like luster. It is the core meat of a creature called "Ligalu Mammoth" that grows with countless nutrients and is known as a culinary treasure.

Legend has it that a king of a country once faced a powerful enemy, so he gathered tens of thousands of soldiers to attack the Ligalo mammoth, just to obtain the gem meat. After eating it, he suddenly gained great power and successfully overcame the difficulty.

Gemstone meat is already a high-grade ingredient, and the description explicitly states that it has the potential to awaken the user's gourmet cells, which directly demonstrates its high value.

This is the fourth A+ grade card he has obtained, and the first A+ grade food card. The value of A+ can already be seen from the previous three cards.

Just reading the description is not enough to understand the power of Gemstone Meat. Only by placing it in front of you, or even cooking it and eating it, can you truly appreciate its wonders.

He had a premonition that the opportunity to advance to A+ grade might lie in this gemstone meat!

Such rare and precious ingredients must be used with 200% efficiency, and there can be no mistakes whatsoever.

His two chefs have just finished their hard work and can rest for a couple of days. This will give them a good opportunity to study how to cook the Jewel Meat to achieve the best results. At the same time, he can call Kurapika and Chopper over to enjoy the Jewel Meat together.

During this time, Pjorn and Bisge traveled together to the Hunter's Guild, leaving with a pile of ancient books and antiques.

Everyone was very satisfied with the trip and gained something from it.

Lynn got the cards, Leorio got training and money, and Pjorn got the ancient book he had been longing for.

Although Bisji didn't get the crystal glass she wanted, she found a very close imitation crystal glass, as well as a number of precious jewelry pieces, so she left satisfied.

Meanwhile, in a building far from the city of Sares.

Inside a high-end, luxurious private office.

Dressed like a social elite, Arrogance sat at his desk, deep in thought as he looked at the blood-red psychic insects, surrounded by psychic energy and stirring restlessly, in the glass case on the desk.

Has jealousy really been driven to this extent?

The Crimson Thought Insect, also known as the "Resurrection Insect," is a life-saving trump card for jealousy.

When it is triggered, it means that jealousy is dead.

It is a spirit insect cultivated with lifespan and flesh, extremely fragile, and only one can exist at a time.

If you die under normal circumstances, you can be resurrected on a resurrection insect. After being resurrected, you will be forced into a state of "absolute" for three months and your strength will regress.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

As the team leader, Arrogance is the strongest and most trustworthy person, so Jealousy [Resurrection Worm]...

Leave it with him.

Although he didn't know what had happened in the Sares ruins, something beyond his expectations must have occurred. Once Jealousy was successfully resurrected, everything would become clear.

A day later, the spiritual energy on the Crimson Spirit Worm reached its peak, cracking open and causing its entire body to grow larger and larger.

In just a few breaths, the Nian insect grew from the size of a finger to the size of a soccer ball, and it was still growing rapidly, gradually becoming more human-shaped.

Finally, the resurrected Jealousy appeared before his eyes.

Not only was he unable to use his mind, but his body was also extremely weak, looking like a seriously ill patient who was about to die and needed a long period of rest to recover.

"Jealousy, what exactly happened?" Arrogance said in a deep voice, and casually helped Jealousy to the sofa next to him.

Jealousy is very skilled at fighting in death environments, and can unleash combat power beyond his usual strength. In addition, he has the [Resurrection Worm] as a life-saving trump card, which is why he arranged for Jealousy to take action.

I thought it was just me worrying too much, but I never expected that jealousy would actually force me to use the resurrection worm.

"Boss—" Jealousy uttered in a faint, breathless voice, his gaze grave, "Our intelligence was wrong."

"I underestimated Lynn. He's hiding a lot of his abilities; his true strength is formidable!"

"It seems—even stronger than gluttony." Jealousy paused, then spoke slowly.

Arrogance frowned upon hearing this.

Of the seven deadly sins, Gluttony is already the second most powerful, but Envy claims that Lynn is even more powerful than Gluttony.

Doesn't that mean he has to personally handle Lynn?

How could Lynn, an exorcist, possess such formidable power? Arrogance was utterly baffled; it was the first time he had ever encountered an exorcist like this.

As far as he knew, Lynn was probably the strongest exorcist in history.

After a moment's hesitation, he continued arrogantly, "Give me a full report on your operation from beginning to end."

Jealousy then recounted everything, from her own plan to her encounter with the Dark Sonata, and finally to being killed by Lynn.

After listening, Arrogance realized that Jealousy was not an exaggeration; Lynn's demonstrated strength was indeed extraordinary.

This is troublesome.

Arrogance remained expressionless, but inwardly he pondered that relying solely on the Seven Deadly Sins was not enough; he would need to enlist external help.

The plan to capture Lynn ahead of time has failed. We will proceed as originally planned and strike on the day of the attack on the capital of the Kingdom of Reges!

The Satans have their eyes on Lynn, so let's wait until they've fought them to a standstill before catching them all in one fell swoop.

He also had similar ideas about the Satanic tribe.

Jealousy is not in a good state and cannot complete this mission, so let's switch to the combination of Wrath and Gluttony — Pride pondered for a moment, then thought of the Phantom Troupe members that Jealousy had mentioned.

The Phantom Troupe can be used!

He naturally knew about this notorious Class A criminal. Although he looked down on them, they were still quite capable and had an eccentric and vengeful nature. He could tell them that Lynn had killed two members, making the situation even more complicated.

He had also secretly investigated the leader of the Phantom Troupe, who was suspected of having the ability to steal other people's Nen abilities, and was one of his targets.

If he's lucky, he might be able to kill three birds with one stone in this operation, taking down Lynn, Kuroro, and the Satan clan all at once!

Arrogance didn't even consider what would happen if the Phantom Troupe didn't believe him.

Given their modus operandi, if they find they can't contact any members and after further investigation discovers that Lynn is indeed a suspect, they will most likely take action.

His arrogant eyes gleamed, revealing a greedy and haughty expression. If the plan succeeded, he and his forces would become even stronger!

a few days later.

In a hotel suite in Sares.

The group sat around a tall, straight dining table.

Lynn sat in the center, flanked by Chopper, Gengar, and other character cards, as well as his two apprentices, Leorio and Kurapika, who were waiting for the feast.

Leorio leaned closer to Kurapika and whispered, "Are you looking forward to it?"

"A little," Kurapika replied honestly.

All they knew was that their master had prepared a grand feast, and this time the dish seemed even more important and precious than before, so much so that he had been summoned directly from the Sky Arena.

Such a move naturally aroused their curiosity.

What kind of dish will it be?

Soon, an extremely enticing aroma wafted over.

Leorio swallowed hard and looked toward the door.

Erina and Menchi pushed two food carts into the room, and an exceptionally rich aroma wafted from them.

Even though it was covered, a faint fragrance still wafted out, and this aroma alone quickly filled the entire dining room, making people feel intoxicated just by smelling it.

Kurapika and Leorio exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes—just how incredible a meal had their master prepared this time!

Dishes were served to everyone, one for each person.

Lynn opened it first, and after a blinding flash of light, a piece of meat that could be described as a top-quality gemstone came into view.

This gem-like steak lay quietly on the rock, more like a living work of art than food.

The whole steak is about two fingers thick, with marble-like patterns and a golden luster unique to gemstone meat, the light flickering as if it were still breathing.

Apart from the two chefs, Menchi and Erina, everyone else was very surprised and excited, having never seen such delicious food before.

Even the most unappetizing person will have their appetite whetted upon seeing the gemstone meat, completely immersing themselves in a culinary paradise.

At this moment, everyone had only one unwavering thought in their minds: eat!

Lynn's mouth was watering uncontrollably, and when he came to his senses, he realized he had already eaten a large piece of meat.

When that big bite of meat entered his mouth, Lynn felt an indescribable flavor burst in his mouth.

Lynn's eyes widened instantly, but his mouth didn't stop, chewing frantically.

The enticing aroma danced on his tongue, instantly awakening his taste buds as he reveled in the most delicious food he had ever tasted.

It's no exaggeration to say that this is the best food I've ever tasted!

This is A+ grade gemstone meat!

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