Food: I found Eri Nakiri in the world of Food Prisoners

At this moment, Mirajane spoke. She could feel that her receiving magic had changed, and she could also feel this power that surpassed her peak.

"If we had had that power back then, perhaps Lisanna... wait, perhaps Lisanna wouldn't have died, after all, that state was just too strange!"

Mirajane looked at her hands, which had transformed into demonic claws, with a complicated expression.

She now had a glimmer of hope, because she felt that Lisanna might not be dead, but she didn't know exactly where she was.

But no matter what, as long as she's alive, there's still hope. Sooner or later, she'll find a way back and find Lisanna.

Chapter 53 The Magic Assimilated by Gourmet Cells

"Magic and gourmet cells have fused? So, that's why your form has changed!"

Xu Yong was somewhat surprised to hear this. He had been wondering if beeswax, which could truly receive magic, could be used in this world.

According to Mirajane, it shouldn't be possible to use it, because magic doesn't exist in the Toriko world.

But now that Mirajane's magic and gourmet cells have merged, perhaps some changes will occur.

"That's right, or rather, I've been assimilated by the Gourmet Cells. I can clearly feel the Gourmet Cells devouring the source of magic within me."

"The source of magic is the core of us mages. Without the source of magic, a mage loses everything."

"However, after the Gourmet Cells devoured the magic source in my body, they did not directly eliminate the magic source, but assimilated it. So what I am using now is not magic power, but calories, which Mr. Xu Yong told me about before."

As she spoke, Mirajane raised her claws, and a golden ball of light condensed in her palm. This was one of her techniques, called Soul Extinction.

This move was originally supposed to be purplish-black, but now it has turned golden, though its power has also increased considerably.

"In addition, the reason why my demon soul received this change is because I received a portion of the power of the Gourmet Demon."

Mirajane also explained the reason for her change in form: she had previously encountered the Gourmet Demon in her mental world.

Xu Yong also told her the specifics of the Gourmet Demon. After she felt the terrifying power of the Gourmet Demon, she subconsciously tried to receive the Gourmet Demon using the Receiving Magic.

However, the power of the Gourmet Demon was too great. Although she successfully received it, she only received a tiny fraction of its power.

This was the limit of what she could do. Her body was giving her warnings as she was receiving the treatment; if she continued, her body would undoubtedly collapse.

The Gourmet Demon's slightest power directly altered her strongest demon soul, and her other received forms also changed because of the Gourmet Demon.

It can only be said that the power of the Gourmet Demon is too strong and too domineering. Just receiving a tiny bit of its power has caused such a big change in her.

"Receiving the power of the Gourmet Demon, that's interesting. Let me check your current cell level."

Xu Yong hadn't expected things to turn out this way. You see, ordinary Gourmet Hunters can't borrow the power of Gourmet Demons so easily.

After all, they couldn't unleash even a trace of power directly like Mirajane. Once the Gourmet Demon appears, it appears in its full glory.

In that state, if your body isn't strong enough, you simply can't withstand it.

Xu Yong was even more curious about Miran's current cell level.

After testing it with the device, the numbers that appeared on it caused Erina Nakiri and Hisako Shinoto to gasp in surprise.

"It's reached level 47! That's way too high! When we first awakened our Gourmet Cells..."

Erina Nakiri didn't even want to reveal her rank number; the two were completely incomparable.

"It shouldn't be that exaggerated, Mirajane, you should exit the demon receiving state first."

Xu Yong didn't exclaim in surprise, but pondered for a moment. Although Mirajane was special, her newly awakened gourmet cells shouldn't be able to reach such a level.

Xu Yong quickly thought of a possibility. He had Miran exit the receiving state and then tested it again.

"Sure enough, the cell level just now was a special amplification. This is the real one, cell level 6."

Xu Yong said, "Mirajin's foundation is what it is. She is a mage. In comparison, Erina Nakiri and Hisako Shinoto are just ordinary people. Therefore, Mirajin's newly awakened level surpasses that of the two of them."

Mirajane then tried several different receiving modes, which Xu Yong tested one by one, and the cell level kept changing.

There are single-digit registered reception modes, and there are also more than twenty levels. In short, the level keeps changing as the reception mode changes.

However, her strongest form is the Demon Soul, which has fused with the power of the Gourmet Demon. The Demon Soul is fully fused, which is also her strongest form at present, with a capture level of 47.

"It's amazing how it can change into so many different shapes."

Erina Nakiri and the other woman were also very envious of Mirajane's ability to change her receiving form.

"Perhaps we could try learning from it."

"Although it was magic before, our world does not have magic, so we cannot use receiving magic. But now the receiving magic has been assimilated by the gourmet cells, and the energy used has also become calories."

"There should be some changes, but of course, it's only a possibility that it can be learned."

Xu Yong spoke up, and upon hearing this, Erina Nakiri and Hisako Shinoto's eyes lit up. If they could really learn it, wouldn't that mean they could also have such an ability to generate energy?

"I will now tell you the principle of receiving magic!"

Hearing this, Mirajane perked up. Finally, there was someone who needed her. This meant that she wasn't someone who couldn't do anything. So, she had no intention of keeping anything to herself and planned to tell everyone the principles of receiving magic.

"Let's talk about that later. Let's eat first. Also, Erina and Hisako, you two should test your levels too."

As Xu Yong spoke, he also tested the levels of the two of them, and their levels reached level 15 after this cell activation.

Of course, this is only at the cellular level. The two of them will need some time to adapt and train before they can fully unleash the power of level 15.

As for Xu Yong himself, his level hasn't increased much; his current cell level is 51.

Although the improvement didn't seem like much, Xu Yong was still very satisfied. After all, the capture level of Gem Meat was what it was, so it was already quite good that his Gourmet Cells could be upgraded by a few levels.

After that, the group quickly finished all the food in front of them. At this point, Mirajane understood what Xu Yong meant by "big eater".

She ate enough food for dozens of people, but as a result, she didn't feel full at all, nor did she feel hungry.

People with gourmet cells eat a lot because they can store calories in their bodies for use in battle. If it's simply about eating to be full, then it's quite simple.

Of course, the case of Sanhu is an exception. Sanhu's situation is more about people whose inner desires are not satisfied, so their food cells are always in a state of hunger.

Chapter 54 Receiving the Power of the Gourmet Demon

After finishing their meal, Mirajane shared the details about receiving magic with everyone. She also discovered that the magic underwent some changes after being absorbed and assimilated by the food.

"It's not complicated at all."

After listening to Mirajane's words, Xu Yong began to try it out. As for Erina Nakiri and Hisako Shinto, they couldn't do it because there were many parts they still couldn't understand.

This is the difference in their levels of understanding. Xu Yongke has now mastered the art of food, so after listening to Miran's description, he can start trying it himself.

After all, Xu Yong's control over power can now be said to be extremely strong.

On the contrary, Erina Nakiri and Hisako Shinoto do not possess such a level of understanding, and their basic skills are quite average, which makes it difficult to understand many parts of the text.

It would take them some time to learn how to receive magic, but Xu Yong mastered it in about half an hour.

"take over!"

After mastering the calorie-based receiving magic, Xu Yong immediately activated his full-body receiving technique.

Receiving magic carries certain risks because the recipient can resist. For example, when Elfman first received the Beastmaster's Soul, he couldn't suppress it and went berserk.

It can be said that only they can learn magic without restraint in the entire world of Gourmet Devil, because the gourmet demons within them do not possess self-awareness.

In other words, you don't have to worry about losing control or being controlled by the Gourmet Demon when you receive its power.

The power of the Gourmet Demon is too great. While accepting such a powerful being grants power, it also makes it very easy for the other party to control and unleash magic through the received power.

Therefore, this magic can only be used by them; no one else can use it at all. After Xu Yong completed receiving it, his body also underwent some changes.

He did not transform into the leader slime, but he now had many of the leader slime's markings on his body.

At the same time, he also had a knife and a fork in his hands, the same two weapons that the leader slime used when fighting Acacia.

"His strength has increased considerably, and apart from having some more markings, his appearance hasn't changed much."

Xu Yong sensed his own power. His transformation was not as drastic as Mirajane's. The markings on his body made him look like an ancient war spirit from a novel.

"The cell level has been raised to level 70. This magic is really quite effective."

Xu Yong tested himself after receiving the power of the Gourmet Demon. His cell level soared from level 51 to level 70. This level would allow Xu Yong to roam freely in the human world.

Of course, this is on the premise that you don't encounter those powerful figures from the human world, since some of the powerful figures from the human world would be quite formidable even in the culinary world.

However, this magic is only useful in the early stages, because once his cell level reaches several hundred, the Gourmet Demon can be unleashed at its peak.

Although it can only be a very short time, or even just a moment.

Of course, receiving magic doesn't mean it's completely useless. After all, as physical abilities improve, one can receive more demonic power, and using this magic won't exceed the body's limits, allowing one to use the power of the Gourmet Demon for extended periods.

In comparison, one has reduced power but increased endurance, while the other has increased power but decreased endurance. Each has its own uses.

It must be said that Mirajane's receiving magic was indeed a pleasant surprise for Xu Yong, and this receiving magic could basically only be used by them.

Unless someone else can make the Gourmet Demon inside him completely obey them like Toriko, once this technique is used, the body will be controlled by the Gourmet Demon.

Once the body is controlled, the only way to break the spell is to wait until the body runs out of calories, but the gourmet demons will surely know this.

Therefore, if anyone else uses this move, it's as if they're handing their body over to the Gourmet Demon. For others, this move is simply a forbidden technique.

"I mastered it in just half an hour!"

Seeing Xu Yong's actions, Mirajane also began to question her life. Although the magic had been assimilated by the food cells, it had now become a calorie-based version of receiving magic.

But it shouldn't be that easy to learn, right? Her receiving magic was awakened on its own.

The magic in the Fairy Tail world is very special because magic can awaken on its own, and awakened magic can be taught to others.

Mirajane is a case in point. She awakened to receive magic back then and later passed on this magic to her younger siblings.

She clearly remembered how long it took her younger siblings to learn the material, but Xu Yong only took half an hour, which was simply outrageous.

"I was able to learn so quickly because I mastered the art of food. You will understand when you come into contact with the art of food in the future. Once you master the art of food, the difficulty of learning various skills will be no different from eating and drinking."

Xu Yong said, "Shiyi is basically a cheat code for learning."

What, then, is the meaning of food?

Mirajane asked with some doubt, and then Xu Yong explained the basic concept of food to her.

"In other words, if I master the art of food, then the 100 points of magic power I used to need to unleash a move will become 10 points or even less!"

Hearing this, Mirajane was even more shocked. Wasn't this equivalent to having dozens of magic sources in her body? Moreover, the boost from Food of Righteousness was not just that; the power of her moves would also increase. She found the thought terrifying.

"That's the idea, but it's too early for you to talk about food. What you need to do now is to honestly improve your cell level."

"Once your cell level is raised, you can go and learn about food."

Xu Yong said that now is not the time for them to get involved with food.

After listening to Xu Yong's words, everyone nodded. They naturally followed Xu Yong's arrangements, since Xu Yong knew more about these things than they did.

After tidying up, everyone went to rest. They didn't need to wash the dishes themselves, as Xu Yong had a large dishwasher; they just needed to put the dishes in.

After finishing all this, everyone went to rest. As for safety, there was no need to worry, as Xiao Mo was outside. At night, Xiao Mo would release some aura, which was enough to intimidate all the ferocious beasts in the first ecological zone.

Therefore, even if everyone is resting in the wild, they don't need to worry about any danger.

Chapter 55 Rewards for Star Rating Upgrades

The next morning, when Xu Yong got up, the three of them were already busy in the kitchen. Mirajane, with the boost from her food cells and the recovery of her magic, could also help out, but her cooking skills were still no match for the two of them, so she could only assist.

They were making breakfast, and Xu Yong was somewhat surprised because he received a system notification that Hisako Shinto's chef star rating had been upgraded.

Hisako Shinto has now become a two-star chef, while Erina Nakiri is still a ways off from three stars.

If the two of them focus their main energy on honing their cooking skills, their star rating will improve very quickly, and they could probably reach the five-star or even six-star level in just a few months.

However, they are currently spending most of their time learning the basics, which is also Chef Jin's advice. Only by laying a solid foundation can they improve more smoothly later.

The two followed Chef Sumire's advice, but their cooking skills have been steadily improving during this time, with Hisako Shinto now reaching two stars.

At the same time, her improved cooking skills also brought her a reward.

"The Food Ethics skill has been slightly improved, and the reward for the star rating upgrade is actually this!"

Xu Yong was quite surprised when he saw the reward. After accepting it, he found that his control over his power had become stronger, which was undoubtedly an effect of the improved food righteousness.

Xu Yong also discovered that the system had classified Mirajane as a combatant.

The rewards given to combat personnel are not based on the improvement of cell level, but on the control of power. Xu Yong was very curious before, what would the system do if his partner was not a chef?

The system has now provided the answer and has also blocked Xu Yong's idea of ​​quickly improving his partner's strength.