coobybook Chapter 375 The Mysterious "Poisonous Rice Cake"
Chapter 375 The Mysterious "Poisonous Rice Cake"
In an unnamed temple.
The house is surrounded by a large number of plants that resemble peonies, roses, and lycoris.
Ye Kai knew that these were not any plants he knew.
The only one he recognized.
It's the backyard of the temple, with peach trees covering the entire hillside.
Peach fruit is a good medicine for detoxification.
It's sweet and delicious, loved by both humans and elves.
To point out the shortcomings...
It's probably because it can't withstand bumps or knocks; it's very easy for it to break.
There are more than just plants in the temple.
There are also huge gray rocks and scattered white stones forming a "dead wood landscape".
There are monks who take care of the flowers and plants and arrange the rock formations here.
Overall, the scenery is beautiful.
And the country roads outside, and the dilapidated thatched huts, wooden cabins and the like.
There is a sharp contrast.
That's not all.
Many of the utensils here are coated with "fragrant lacquer".
This is the essence cut from the tree.
It can be used for dyeing and to protect objects from oxidation.
Judging from all the details...
The temple owner displayed extraordinary "wealth and status".
You could say he's the local tyrant!
[So, you're a descendant of that "elderly couple"?]
"Indeed, I am Ashikaga Momona. Everyone respectfully calls me 'Momohime' because they don't mind my name."
It turned out to be the case.
Ye Kai looked into the other person's "bright purple" eyes.
They discovered that their superpowers couldn't read her mind.
The toxic energy within her was almost as concentrated as her own.
Furthermore, its attribute resistance is ridiculously unbalanced.
It only has three types: Ghost, Poison, and Normal.
His aura was only level 60...
Ha, what a charade.
This woman is probably inseparable from "Tao Dailang".
Do you like to eat fruit?
"How about having a peach? The peaches produced by our temple are truly exceptional."
Ye Kai ignored her words.
Instead, they raised their own questions.
[I have a question, and I wonder if Ms. Ashikaga could answer it for me.]
In Japan, the tradition is also to address each other primarily by their surnames.
Only close friends would address someone by their first name.
Or perhaps.
Whether you know them well or not, you don't like being called by your first name.
As for the name "Peach Princess".
That would make them seem even more distant.
Seeing how quickly Ye Kai adapted to local customs.
She was very happy and smiled.
"Speak freely, I will tell you everything I know."
[Alright, if the village encounters a magical beast, who will protect it? It seems you don't have anyone here who can control magical beasts, do you?]
"I am but a humble woman, yet it is I who commanded the magical beasts to protect the village."
"...Since that's the case, may I take a look at the magical beast you command?"
"Shishimaru, Takamaru, Sarumaru!"
She called out three names at once.
Three elves quickly darted out of the temple courtyard.
"Awoo!!"
"Pfft!!"
"Bang!!"
Wash the Emerald Speedhound, Wash the Emerald Warrior Eagle...
There are even throwing monkeys?!
This is completely different from the "good-looking dog," "willing-to-be-enhanced ape," and "auspicious pheasant" that Ye Kai knew...
However, these three are relatively low-level compared to the rest of the area.
That's definitely high enough, it's already at level 70.
And each of them represents the "upper limit of their respective qualifications"!
After seeing these elves.
Ye Kai wasn't very interested.
He wouldn't stoop so low as to steal these elves.
The Bangiras he had previously defeated was only a C-rank.
But if it can be taken out.
Even if the golden crown can improve one's aptitude later in life, it can at least be used for breeding.
Even if they are not divine beasts or mythical beasts.
It must be an extremely rare elf, or even a pseudo-legendary.
Only elves of this caliber exist.
That's what piqued Ye Kai's interest.
However, he discovered...
These elves are on their necks, heads, or waists.
They were all bound with "chains and sticky rice cakes".
They were essentially "enslaved" by Peach Blossom.
According to the original game...
This kind of being is called a "treasure companion".
As long as you eat Tao Dailang's rice cake, your strength will increase dramatically!
The elf's wish was fulfilled.
Huicheng will be "controlled" by Tao Dailang and obey his every command!
It's estimated that these three Pokémon will be much stronger than they were before!
"Oh dear... it's getting late, it's almost dark, it's time for dinner."
"We haven't asked this gentleman's name yet."
[Um... my name is...]
"what is it call?"
Ashikaga Momona kept getting closer to Ye Kai.
She was very eager to understand this suddenly appearing traveler.
My name is Hong Kai.
Ye Kai felt there was no need to reveal his real name, so he simply made one up.
"Lord Hongkai, if you want to understand the situation here, there will be plenty of time later. Why don't you have dinner first?"
What can you guys eat here?
"What to eat? Of course, it's 'rice cake'."
"Clap!"
She clapped her hands.
Soon a maid opened the fan door.
Then a wooden tray was handed over.
This tray is also exquisitely beautiful.
Different kinds of trees are pieced together to form different patterns.
Then cut it into thin slices and apply paste to it...
The wooden pattern is even inlaid with seashells and gold!
interesting.
Before Ye Kai arrived here.
As a Level 2 professional trainer, I've seen enough of these mundane things.
What gold and silver jewelry hasn't he seen before?
The truly valuable items are mostly "treasures" related to elves.
The others are just "showpieces".
But the craftsmanship before him was so impressive that he couldn't help but admire it.
That's really good craftsmanship.
It does have a hint of "flaunting wealth".
On a wooden pallet.
It contained several "donut-shaped" purple rice cakes.
Just by smelling it.
What a sweet smell... I've never smelled anything like it before!
It's fragrant but not cloying, and its aroma is incredibly penetrating!
The fragrance lasts even longer, but...
This stuff is definitely poisonous!
But it won't kill you; it's addictive!
Just smelling it makes you feel its sweet and soft texture.
Even saliva was involuntarily secreted.
It should taste delicious.
Is this the rice cake produced by "Tao Dailang"?!
"It's just a simple meal, please excuse my poor attempt."
Tao Ji respectfully handed Ye Kai chopsticks with both hands.
Ye Kai hesitated for a moment, then took the chopsticks.
[This was probably made from the "pulp" of a Warcraft creature.]
"You are truly an expert, with extensive knowledge and experience."
Ashikaga Momona watched him eat Momotaro's "poisonous rice cake".
Ha ha.
Eating "Momoro-maru's poisonous rice cake" will cause one's desires and power to surge.
Come, tall and handsome traveler.
I want you to be my husband!
In fact, this is easy to understand.
In this remote and impoverished paradise.
For a man, being 6 meters tall is considered "outstanding".
As for their appearance.
That would be even more ordinary.
The farmers who did farm work and the warriors who wielded swords and spears were both unremarkable in appearance.
The man who suddenly appeared before them was quite different.
He was so tall.
Furthermore, it possesses a "spherical device" capable of enslaving powerful magical beasts!!
He possesses the sorcery of "shifting shape"!
Who exactly is he?
I really want to have a deep conversation with him, a heart-to-heart talk...
Ye Kai ate the poisoned rice cake.
Enjoy the soft and smooth texture.
It's a unique, milky umami flavor that can only be found in the "bone marrow".
It has a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, and is fresh without being greasy!
It's not the purely sweet rice cake you might imagine.
tasty!!
You might ask if he's afraid of being eaten or controlled by Tao Dailang.
Then they'll do an awkward dance?
Ha ha……
He has a system attached to him.
The multi-virus antibody is no joke!
It should be able to be immune to.
After chewing the rice cake and swallowing it.
I felt as if the air I breathed into my body was being forcibly converted into poison!
This power is truly incredibly pure!
Ye Kai's "Poison Affinity" has also increased dramatically, rising by nearly 5 levels!
I've reached level 100!
That's not all.
Ok?
This is……
Ye Kai ate while looking at Tao Ji.
It's like being wary of drinking "poisoned wine".
her side.
Suddenly, a "giant purple peach" appeared and floated in the air.
The woman was still staring at him with a silly grin.
That kind of hatred, like wanting to devour oneself.
Ye Kai was all too familiar with that look in his eyes.
After all, there's the precedent of Hongyan.
Ye Kai immediately saw through Ashikaga Momona's "intentions".
Haha, I see.
Want to have a proper conversation with me?
You shorty, a tiny piece of steel?
Her face is barely presentable enough to be considered a dish.
Keep dreaming!
……
Looking at Ye Kai, Tao Ji noticed something was off.
He ate all six rice cakes.
How come there's not a single sign that it's being "controlled"?!
"Momoromaru!"
She was just about to make her move.
Ye Kai stretched out his large hand and grabbed Ashikaga Momona by the neck.
He easily lifted her up.
It's too light.
It's like carrying a chick.
[This is truly effortless; I didn't even need to look for you, yet you came to me instead?]
"Cough cough! Uh...don't kill...me."
Of course I won't kill you.
[Give me your "family heirloom" to use.]
The so-called family heirloom.
It's naturally "Momoro-maru!", which is also known as Momo-dairou!!
However, the current Peach Boy is just a sleeping peach shell.
And these rice cakes.
They all use this to extract "toxins" from soaking the rice cake in spring water, which are then mixed into the regular rice cake.
It was then processed.
In other words.
Normal people ate these "poisonous rice cakes".
It will be as you wish and desire.
Under the stimulation of toxins, a certain degree of enhancement is produced!
This "enhancement" varies from person to person.
It will only work once!
The side effect is that you will become completely obedient to "Tao Dailang" and become his servant.
This woman's ancestors.
By exploiting this, the Ashikaga family quickly rose to a high position!
Now, this woman's generation has become the head of the family.
She still does it.
It just so happens that today is the day.
They just ran into Ye Kai, a "nail" who wouldn't get poisoned.
As for why we couldn't read her thoughts before.
It's likely that Tao Dailang was protecting him.
After all, it's a Poison and Ghost type Pokémon.
Ghost-type Pokémon possess a person.
It is possible to resist the ability of superpowered individuals to "peep into one's thoughts" to a certain extent.
Even ordinary Ghost-type Pokémon are like this.
Not to mention this "Tao Dailang"!
That's not right...
Could it be...
He suddenly realized something.
He probably coveted Hongyan's "spiritual abilities" because they were so useful, and he couldn't get them no matter how hard he tried!
Hongyan told him.
Superpowers can also be cultivated later in life.
But spiritual abilities.
There is almost no possibility of "cultivation through training"!
This long-cherished wish was actually "realized" by the poisonous rice cake!
There's also the desire to be able to intimidate "max-level spirits".
Ye Kai's previous poison affinity could only suppress poison-type Poison Pokémon up to level 95.
He was practically going crazy over the remaining 5 levels!
And look, his affinity for poison has increased by 5 levels!
This is amazing! It's truly amazing!
He was so excited that he used more force in his hands.
Now Ye Kai only needs to exert a little more force.
He was about to crush the woman's throat.
The disparity in strength between the two sides is too great.
Fortunately, he still had his rationality.
Do it.
Ultimately, it was all just to achieve the goal of capturing Momoyarou.
Everything else is just a means to an end.
We can act according to circumstances.
[Lord Kai, as long as you don't kill me, everything I own is yours...]
[very good.]
Ye Kai reached out to take Tao Dailang's "peach shell" in his hands.
This "peach shell" is for an unknown reason.
It has lost its power.
You can only dodge it slightly.
No one can react as quickly as Ye Kai.
Upon seeing this, Ye Kai immediately threatened.
[Don't hide, or I can't guarantee what will happen to this guy...]
Tao Dailang seemed to understand what was said.
It indeed stopped dodging.
"Woof!!"
"Waaaaah!!"
Those three elves...
"Dogs, monkeys, and birds" had somehow completely surrounded the room!
However, they dared not act rashly.
"Lord Taoji!!"
"grown ups!!"
"You scoundrel! My master treated you with great hospitality, yet you dared to lay a hand on me! You are truly despicable!!"
"You %@￥!!"
In a short time.
Ashikaga's retainers, along with a large number of samurai, drew their gleaming swords and bows and arrows...
They surrounded Ye Kai, glaring at him angrily.
Countless arrows were drawn to their fullest extent, ready to be fired!
Ye Kai became the target of public criticism!
With just three times the force, he could crush her throat!
[So noisy...]
Stinky Mud releases a wave of sludge.
It scattered everyone away in an instant.
Swords, spears, halberds, bows and arrows—all of them are useless.
These people were thrown into the air at the same time.
It exhibits remarkable resistance to poison.
It's no wonder that this place is famous for peaches; we didn't get poisoned at all.
But it doesn't matter, the physical attack still has an effect.
"Warcraft!! Everyone be careful!!"
"Damn it, this thief can actually control magical beasts?!"
Seeing that resorting to force was futile, Ye Kai stopped paying attention to them.
If we really wanted to kill them, it wouldn't be too easy.
Even without the help of elves.
Ye Kaiguang relies on teleportation and fists and feet.
They could all beat these guys to death!
Don't underestimate the physical strength of a treasure.
"Gengar, get that ball out!"
He was referring, of course, to another "Master Ball"!!!
[I'll take you to another world. You don't want to stay here forever, do you?]
"Gurgle~ Gurgle~ Bubble!!"
The peach shell gradually emitted a strange sound, like a toilet plunger pumping water.
[Go into the ball yourself, I promise I won't hurt her.]