Chapter 29: The Tournament!
Humans have intuition.
It's a kind of instinct formed from a blend of innate perception and acquired experience.
Jason greatly trusts his intuition.
Not just because of his cautiousness.
But also because it's common knowledge on the 'Mystical Side'!
In the 'Mystical Side', intuition is something every 'mystical person' must value.
Whether from the knowledge Jason has encountered or others' guidance, they all emphasize the importance of 'intuition', and even the more Jason interacts with the 'mystical side', the more he understands the significance of 'mystique'.
Having such a premise, Jason naturally knows what to do.
'I must elevate the [Flash Technique] to a transcendent level!'
'Then... should it bring joy and satisfaction when consumed?'
Jason silently pondered.
Without a doubt, this should start with 'food'.
But, similar to those like Orochi, what level of 'food' would be required?
Jason questioned himself like this.
Yet at the bottom of his heart, he already had an answer.
He had witnessed such existences.
In Lorde's Pea Alley.
In the circus at Hans Port.
In the illusions of Newdeth City.
Under the shadows of Ang City.
Such indescribable, even unimaginable existences.
If he could consume Them, it should be delightful, even fulfilling, right?
When such a thought arose from the depths of Jason's heart, it became uncontrollable, so much so that Jason had to lift the teacup in front of him to divert his attention with the cold tea.
Jason didn't dare to continue thinking.
Because he didn't know what might happen if he kept thinking.
After all, he had personally been given candy.
"Is something wrong with the host?"
"Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Dou Bao, carrying lunch out, looked at Jason shaking his head and couldn't help but ask.
"It's nothing."
"Just thinking about some previous matters."
"Smells so good!"
Jason changed the topic, looking at the large iron pot Dou Bao was carrying.
The fish fragrance inside was already hard to conceal.
Paired with the aroma of rice and chicken coming from the kitchen, Jason felt his appetite stirring.
However, before starting, Jason tossed the medicine bottle in his hand to Dou Bao.
Inside was a single 'Nourishing Essence Pill'.
Dou Bao looked at Jason puzzled.
"Being around me is very dangerous, you need strength to stay."
Jason stated directly.
Aside from the fact that he had already offended the Transmigration Cult, the aforementioned assassin had already given Jason a reminder that things around him weren't safe.
Perhaps he would be fine.
But what about Dou Bao?
What if his personal chef encountered danger?
Would it be fine if he was there, but what if he wasn't at the time?
Jason didn't want to face such a result.
Even though he knew Dou Bao had some ability to protect herself, it was the same.
But releasing 'poison' requires a process, if the enemy doesn't even give Dou Bao this process, no matter how terrifying or strong the 'poison' Dou Bao creates is, it's useless.
The opponent wouldn't give you the opportunity to release it.
So, Jason needed Dou Bao to be stronger.
Not too much, just to the extent of being a 'Martial Artist'.
Dou Bao had already learned the 'Mu Family Tiger Fist', he hadn't held back, Dou Bao inherently had great talent, and she usually had enough meat, following the usual steps, within a year, Dou Bao could become a Martial Artist trained in 'muscle', and after three to five more years, she would be a Martial Artist fully developed in 'muscle'.
However, Jason couldn't wait that long.
So, he had saved a 'Nourishing Essence Pill' just now.
This pill would save Dou Bao a lot of time, helping her quickly train her 'muscle'.
As for fully developing 'muscle'?
It would have to wait.
Until next time, when he had more gains to talk about.
It's not about Jason being unwilling to give, but when facing his own 'appetite', being able to spare a 'Nourishing Essence Pill' for Dou Bao meant Jason had already done his utmost.
"Hm."
Dou Bao responded barely audibly like a mosquito, then pocketed the bottle containing the 'Nourishing Essence Pill' and quickly turned around, running back to the kitchen. As soon as she entered the kitchen, Dou Bao covered her blushing face and gasped heavily.
'Is the host committing to me for life?'
'Did I just agree to it?'
'Isn't it inappropriate?'
'Shouldn't I have hesitated a bit?'
'And shouldn't I let Dad and Mom know?'
'But they said they've already delayed their two-person world for sixteen years because of me, now that I've grown up, they can finally wander the world, fly as a pair.'
'I don't even know where they are now.'
Thinking about her parents, Dou Bao's expression, initially shy, became peculiar.
She always felt herself to be unnecessary.
An accident.
Although her parents were very kind to her, this feeling was constantly present.
This made Dou Bao swiftly abandon pondering where her parents were, and start bringing out the stew chicken.
She hadn't forgotten that her host hadn't eaten yet.
As she carried a bucket of rice out, Jason was already sitting there waiting for her.
Dou Bao saw the impatience in Jason's eyes.
But even so, Jason was still waiting for her.
This made Dou Bao's lips curl involuntarily.
Fish soup poured on rice.
Dou Bao tore off a chicken leg and placed it in Jason's bowl.
Watching Jason eat heartily, she couldn't help but prop her chin up with both hands, staring without realizing it.
She felt that life right now was truly good.
She wanted to keep it going.