Tower of Mystery, Level 35.

The well-behaved, plump girl hurried to a lakeside cabin and found Kirito who was practicing swinging a sword in the courtyard.

 “Brother~brother!”

She called out twice, but Kirito didn't respond. Only then did she realize that Kirito's eyes were a little dull as he was practicing his sword. He was just repeating the movements mechanically, and she didn't know what he was thinking.

"elder brother!"

So she yelled at the top of her lungs, and the clang scared Kirito's sword away. Kirito was stunned for two seconds before turning his head mechanically.

 “Oh, Suguha, are you here?”

 “What does ‘coming’ mean?”

 The girl gave him a big look. Her name is Kiritani Suguha, and she is Kirito's cousin.

More than half a year ago, it was her turn to wear the helmet and enter the Mystery Tower game. After being led by Kirito for a while, she chose to be self-reliant without delaying Kirito's progress. She is constantly working hard to improve herself in order to join the strategy team.

"What are you doing? Brother."

"Forgive him, Suguha." Asuna stood at the door of the cabin and smiled: "Mr. Kirito has been a little autistic these days."

 “Blow? Autistic?”

Kirito finally came to his senses. He scratched his head and said, "It's the Dark Martial Arts Club... How did that mysterious team defeat Brother Toguro two months ago? Brother Toguro... it's just..."

“We challenged the Dark Martial Arts Club 6 times in total, and finally met 100% of Toguro Ludi in some tricky ways.” Asuna added for him: “But we would rather not see him!”

She shrank her neck: "With just one slap, Mr. Kirito's head flew into my arms, giving me nightmares for three days!"

Suguha paused for a moment, imagining that scene and feeling like there were ants crawling on his body.

"Fortunately, we have watched each other die tragically in front of us five times before, so we are used to it, otherwise I would have become autistic. Suguha, you came just in time, please comfort Mr. Kirito."

 “Ah, I...” Kirito felt a little embarrassed.

 Having died tragically five times in front of each other...

"I don't know anything about your strategy team." Suguha was a little jealous, took out a book from her arms, and said, "I came to you to ask you to help me read this book. "

Kirito was startled, and Asuna came over.

 “Nun ability (Basics)?”

"I just bought it." Suguha said: "This thing is sold in the ancient city town store on the 20th floor. It is consigned by players. This book is worth 100,000 kel. Only a maximum of 10 players are allowed to read it."

Kirito looked at this thin booklet with only twenty or thirty pages and opened the first page.

 The first step is to introduce the origin of mindfulness ability and the activation method of practice, followed by the introduction and relationship of the six major systems of mindfulness ability...

"Hey, someone has compiled the reading knowledge taught by Grandpa Nitro into a book and sold it?" Asuna said with a smile: "Remember that was about two months after we entered the mysterious tower, right? Yes, it was Al Ge did it, and with the advantage of being a girl, she got the most detailed knowledge from Grandpa Nitro."

 “That perverted old man...” mentioning this, Tong Gu and Ye subconsciously crossed their arms.

"But later on, this knowledge became less and less valuable, and the book gradually became unsaleable." Asuna continued: "Why did someone sell it again? 100,000 kel, 10 people can read it, which is not expensive."

 “So...I made a loss?”

 “Not really.”

"No, Asuna." Kirito suddenly said, "Look here!"

Asuna looked at it slightly: "Well, an introduction to the application of physical strength...three ways to exercise physical strength?!"

what is that?

 She read along with Kirito, and her face gradually showed an expression of surprise and understanding. Until the end, her surprise almost overflowed.

"It's very useful, right?" Suguha saw some clues: "It wasn't taught by the perverted old man, and you didn't sum it up like this. Let me just say, there is such a systematic exercise method, you should be able to teach me, how can I use it? Standing stupidly day after day practicing."

"It's not that I haven't summarized it, I won't." Asuna murmured softly, stretched out her hand to draw out the information bar, and checked her telekinesis ability (ki) level.

“Just by reading this page, my telekinesis experience has increased by about 2,000 points!”

If their knowledge of the fan before was that they had an electric fan and could blow the air by plugging it in and pressing the gears, then this booklet breaks down the structural principles of the fan and explains them to them in the most understandable way. Listen, list one to nine so that they can build and increase wind speed!

 Even gave three ideas!

Suguha, who had just mastered the ‘killer weapon’, was not aware of it. He watched the two of them read it carefully from beginning to end, and then inhaled neatly.

 “It’s that mysterious team!”

 It must be them. Only by mastering this knowledge that is obviously ahead of all players can they break through several levels in a row! 100,000 kels is really too cheap. This can at least improve the players' overall strength and knowledge. Even if it is sold for 10 million kels, it is not expensive!

Also, why did you sell it?

 Could it be that you finally ran into trouble when conquering the 55th floor and needed more help from the attack team?

"That... is very useful, right?" Suguha said weakly: "Along with this, there is also a reading ability (advanced volume). Because the price is ridiculously 100 million kel, I don't..."

Before he finished speaking, two pairs of eyes came to him like four big lights.

 “Take us there!”

“…You also buy 100 million kel? Do you have so much savings?!”

Kirito and Asuna calmed down for a moment, looked at each other, and then said in unison again: "Borrow some from Liz first, buy it, and then kill monsters to return it!"

 Straight leaves: “…”

 A good person is crazy even when he says he is crazy.

 …

the other side.

 ‘Mysterious Team’ Ji Xing is cooking meat.

 The meat in the pot is a puffer whale fished from a special river on the 29th floor of the Mysterious Tower.

As its name suggests, the fish is a monster that has the characteristics of both a pufferfish and a whale. It is very aggressive and cannot be fought by ordinary players in the water.

Its meat is extremely delicious, but very few people know how to handle it. If the poison sac is accidentally scratched, even players with extremely strong physiques will be killed in one bite.

At the dining table outside the kitchen, Argo sniffed the aroma that kept coming, swallowed hard, and muttered: "I have been waiting for a treat for almost two months, and now I am treated to something like this." , must be trying to poison the president to death directly, and save the five million contract...

And things like puffer whales don’t reflect the level of a chef at all. As long as I can handle it well, I can cook it into delicious food..."       "That’s wrong. The better the quality and the stronger the original flavor of the ingredients, the more it reflects the chef’s skill. ability. Ji Xing brought a plate of fish: "How to make it more delicious without destroying the original flavor is worth learning by ordinary chefs for a lifetime... Do you want to eat it?" "

"...Eat! Why don't you eat? If you dare to do it, I dare to eat it!" Argo said righteously, staring at the puffer whale meat on the table.

The puffer whale meat entered her mouth, and all six beards on both sides of her cheeks were facing each other in an instant. The girl's face wrinkled like an old lady, she almost swallowed her own tongue, and her body glowed even more!

  It is the thought of Qi.

This kind of monster meat has a nourishing effect. Under the delicious taste that makes people feel heavenly, Argo subconsciously opened the sperm pores all over his body to let the air flow, as if he had eaten luminous food!

 One mouthful, two mouthfuls, three mouthfuls.

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 Ten minutes later, Argo slumped down on the chair with a big belly.

 “Eat, can’t eat anymore, hiccup~”

 “How does it taste?” Ji Xing asked with a smile.

 “…smells!” In the end, Argo could not give any other comment without conscience.

“Just one word about “香” and you’re done?” Ji Xing was not satisfied: “Write me a 300-word review later, which will be my reward for cooking.”

“…” Argo was stunned: “Are you a devil?! What the **** is that after-eating sensation?!”

"Didn't I tell you that the improvement of cooking skills requires more people's evaluation." Ji Xing said: "I can now make food that perfectly suits my own taste, which means that many of the dishes I cook are good for me. They are all 100 points.”

 Beyond ordinary people's perception, the use of seasonings is accurate to the drop and granule, the heat control is accurate to milliseconds, and combined with the experience value display, after three months of deliberate practice, it is not surprising to achieve this.

“But due to different tastes and body constitutions, a dish that is perfect for me may only be 98 or even 95 for you, so I need you to carefully review the taste and help me improve.”

Argo opened his mouth blankly.

 Is this the world of super chefs?

 I don’t understand, but it seems very powerful! Only with such an attitude of striving for excellence can we achieve our current level, right? A chef over two meters tall…

Ji Xing continued: "The president can also introduce some acquaintances to make reservations with me. The rules are the same. Cooking is free. After eating, write me a 300-word review. You can't fool around with things. In fact, words Lack does not matter. If you can point out real shortcomings, I will treat him three more times."

 Are cooking skills useful?

 It can be useful in certain circumstances and can also bring enjoyment to oneself.

For example, if I had the cooking skills I have today in the Naruto world, I wouldn’t have to shout about helping the Goddess take care of the children. I would just say, “Goddess, I’ll cook for you,” and start getting along with each other from the stomach.

　　Argo calculated it briefly and felt that three hundred words were worth a lot in exchange for a meal from a special chef. He immediately agreed: "No problem, I will introduce you to a few friends."

After a pause, she took out two books from her arms with a slight pain: "I won't write about my after-eating experience this time. I didn't have time to savor it carefully just now. I'll give you these two books to read for three days." .

For three days, you are not allowed to show it to others, and you are not allowed to lose it. This is 100 million kels! "

Ji Xing didn't even need to read it to know that this was a basic and advanced chapter on reading ability written by him.

While upgrading the ‘teaching’ skill level, I also sorted out the knowledge of reading ability from beginning to end, laying the foundation for creating ‘Holy Light Reading’, and also making some money on the way, killing three birds with one stone.

He pretended to be surprised and said: "What book is worth 100 million? President, where did you buy it?"

Argo pouted: "Although it's expensive, it's worth it. Damn it! Sure enough, people with skills can make more money. This should be written by the mysterious team that broke through the fourth floor alone. Just hurry up and read it, you will benefit a lot! "

"That's it..." Ji Xing smiled and said, "Then, President, you should stay alone and study. If you have anything you don't understand, you can ask me."

 “…Huh? What? Ask you?!”

Ji Xing picked up the book, flipped through it, and handed it to Argo: "Look at the number of people left to read."

“…There are 9 people left, 9 people?!”

Argo was a little dumbfounded. The total number of people who could read it was 10. I looked at it, and Ji Xing looked at it. Why was there still 9 people left? !

The next moment, a lightbulb seemed to light up above her head as she was working on intelligence. She stood up suddenly, then fell back into her chair because of her big belly. She glared at Ji Xing and said:

 “You were absorbed by that mysterious team?! Have you already obtained and read this book?!”

Yeah, he is born with level 4 strength, is tall and powerful, and is also a special chef. Such innate conditions have never appeared among players! That is to say, Ji Xing has not yet appeared in public, otherwise which guild would not be attracted to him?

Ji Xing made a shushing gesture: "Not too bad. President, if the 'Mysterious Team' sells information from you in the future, do you dare to accept it?"

"...Take it! Why don't you take it! If they dare to sell it, I will take it!" Argo said decisively, and then he tried his best to get closer to Ji Xing and lowered his voice: "But the profit sharing must be negotiated first, and... When did you meet this guy? Their?!"

 …

At the same time, on the 46th floor of the Mysterious Tower, some special situations occurred in the Mysterious Research Association, which ranked third in reputation among the Mysterious Towers and gathered a large number of scientific researchers.

Teams of players with neat steps, well-trained, and obviously military appearance surrounded the research institute here, and You Gu walked in with a sullen face.

Just half an hour ago, he received news that the 'correspondent' in charge of the research institute here was missing.

 The so-called correspondent refers to a special military player appointed by the military. Their mission is not to conquer the Mysterious Tower, and they don't even have much time to experience the different life of the Mysterious Tower. They have to stay in the research institute most of the time, practice mindfulness to strengthen their memory, and then memorize the experimental conditions.

If an experiment produces a key breakthrough, they must keep the key information in mind and then send it to reality. As for the way to send the message, of course it is 'Death from the Mysterious Tower'.

 The things they come into contact with are important and they can endure loneliness. It is obvious that the correspondents are all elites carefully selected by the military.

 Such a person "disappears" and is suspected of defecting. As a commander, You Gu must not feel comfortable.

When he saw the person in charge of this research institute, a highly respected old professor of biology, he forced out a smile and said, "I'm sorry, Professor Tsuihito, when was the last time you saw Doi Wanzi?" ?”

"Two hours ago." The old professor's words made You Gu's expression even more ugly: "Our research has just made a major breakthrough. Wanzi is trying to memorize a piece of information. Originally, I planned to contact you and let Wanzi prepare a reply. To prepare for the real world, I didn’t expect…”

You Gu gritted his teeth and whispered: "Do you think it's...'defection'? It's impossible. The place where Doi Wanzi landed is heavily guarded! Unless she is not ready to return to reality! In addition, can I know what you said? What’s the big breakthrough?”

"The deciphering of a longevity gene may extend human life by five to ten years as a whole, but there are differences between the two worlds. Who knows?" The old professor's tone was open-minded: "Fortunately, the experimental data has not been damaged in any way. destroy.

But one thing I have to remind General Yougu, the ‘immortal disease species’ that we carefully isolated and extracted have also disappeared together, which may cause some trouble for you ‘players’. "

 “Immortal disease?”

"I told you that you don't understand, just think of it as an immortal disease virus. It is extracted to artificially cultivate the kind of 'resurrection grass' you need. As long as a specific ratio is found, it should be able to make ordinary hybrids The grass gene mutates into the resurrection grass.

 After passing through the grass, it can be turned into a treasure, but if it is directly applied to people or monsters, no one can resist it, and they will be directly infected with the immortal disease. "

 You Gu instantly wanted to curse.

Didn't you tell me earlier that you were going to do such a big thing? I'll send more people over to protect (guard) you!

 After a long while, he managed to say: "Thank you, Professor Chuiren, for the reminder."

  4k4, single update for dystocia.