Hunting God Era

Chapter 11 Five Flavored Chops

Riding his electric scooter, Li Ye headed towards the address Huang Qingyi had posted on his phone, silently making plans in his mind.

Based on the most ordinary bowl of beef noodles, just 10,000 servings would be enough for him to complete the Qi and Blood Leap and step into the Dragon Gate.

This only costs 100,000 yuan.

However, his training method will enhance this aspect. The better he eats, the faster he trains, and he can increase his strength by one-fifth to one-third.

If we eat better, it might reach half.

Then the cost would be even lower, probably only 60,000 to 70,000.

It's much cheaper than the tuition at the martial arts school.

He can forget about the "Ironclad Pig" for lunch. It's a special supply for the school, not a particularly precious ingredient, and it doesn't taste good either, so it's not sold in the market.

However, if he can buy something similar, he can try it to see how much it improves his performance and then make targeted preparations.

We still need to experiment further to find the food with the best cost performance.

Half an hour later, Li Ye arrived at the location indicated by the navigation.

This is an old building in Xicheng District. From the outside, the paint on the walls is peeling off, and the words "Sanitation Bureau" are written in large characters above the entrance.

Li Ye smirked and sent a message to Huang Qingyi. Just three minutes later, Huang Qingyi, covered in bandages, appeared at the door.

“I thought you were a sheriff,” Li Ye said.

"There are also positions available there."

Huang Qingyi led Li Ye inside and said, "I am directly under the Ministry of Security, affiliated with the Ministry of Public Security, my unit is in the military, and my location is in the sanitation department. I am a member of the first disinfection team of the Disinfection Bureau, a parallel unit of the sanitation bureau."

Li Ye asked in surprise, "One salary or four salaries?"

"Five copies, plus one from the disinfection department itself."

Huang Qingyi grinned and pointed to the bandages on his body. "High-risk work, higher pay is normal. Let's go, our director wants to see you."

Press the elevator button and go up to the third floor. Huang Qingyi led Li Ye into the third-floor corridor.

Unlike the old and worn exterior, the corridor was clean. The floor tiles were made of some kind of stone, and the overall color was light. The lights were on during the day, and there was not a dark place.

The entire third floor was empty, with only a few offices with signs for the director and deputy director hanging on them.

The two walked to the door with the sign for the bureau chief's office and pushed it open.

"Chief, they've arrived!"

Following Huang Qingyi's words, Li Ye stepped into the office and first glanced around.

This wasn't the simple, unpretentious office he remembered from government agencies, nor was it the stylish kind; instead, it felt rather strange.

The first thing you see is an office desk that's as big as a conference table, made of material that looks like flowing lava, with veins on it gleaming red.

Behind the desk was a display cabinet, which wasn't filled with books, but with all sorts of strange things.

An unidentified crystal the size of a fist, a ferocious beast claw, strange porcelain, and Li Ye even saw an irregularly shaped gold brick.

There was also a sofa on the side that looked like it was made of white fur, and at the end of the sofa was a head that looked like a bear, but the head had a blue face and fangs.

Above the sofa is a framed photo that occupies half of the wall. The photo shows a burly man with half of his clothes torn, highlighting his bulging muscles. He is holding a two-handed ghost-head scalpel and standing on a magnificent beast with fur that matches the fur on the sofa.

Nouveau riche style.

Or he's a violent nouveau riche.

"What I need is accurate data, not analysis, and I'm the one who has to do the analysis!"

A rough voice rang out from the front, and there sat a burly man who looked exactly like the one in the photo, one foot dangling on the table, leaning back in his chair, cursing into his phone.

"What are you all good for! The data clerk can't figure it out and comes to me? Don't you know I've never passed general studies?! That's it, give me the conclusion in three days!"

The burly man hung up the phone, glanced at the other side, put on a smile, and pointed to the chair opposite him, "You're here, have a seat!"

Huang Qingyi was about to sit down as instructed when the burly man immediately shouted, "You stay standing! That..."

“Li Ye,” Li Ye said.

"Li Ye, please sit down."

After Li Ye sat down, the burly man said with a smile, "My name is Pan Zhengyang, the director of the Disinfection Bureau."

As he spoke, he took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth, then subconsciously offered one to Li Ye, "Want one?"

Li Ye didn't stand on ceremony. After taking the cigarette, Pan Zhengyang immediately lit it for him, but Li Ye blocked it with his hand to let it ignite.

The skillful move left Huang Qingyi, who was standing to the side, completely stunned.

Isn't he a student?
Li Ye exhaled a puff of smoke, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Good stuff."

Li Ye noticed that his Qi and blood had improved, albeit very slightly.

At a normal frequency, he would probably gain 0.001 units of Qi and Blood after smoking a cigarette.

It's comparable to him finishing half a bowl of beef noodles.

"I knew you'd smoke the moment I saw you! Okay, here's a pack for you!"

Pan Zhengyang laughed heartily, opened a drawer, and tossed Li Ye a cigarette box with no markings and painted gold.

Li Ye was a smoker and drinker in his past life, and he hasn't escaped the same habits in this one. Sometimes he'll have a drink at classmate reunions, and he'll also have a cigarette when he's feeling down.

He was certain that cigarettes were only harmful to the human body and didn't have any effect on boosting blood circulation. However, those who practiced martial arts were less concerned about such minor harms. Nevertheless, he had tasted the substance's components through his authority.
The authority of the 'Qi-Eating Method' also gave him the power to analyze the components of the food he consumed.

He can taste anything—what ingredients are used, whether they are fresh, what seasonings are used—if he wants to.

Even if he doesn't recognize something, once it enters his mouth, he will know what it is.

【Golden Ridge Bloodline Tobacco】 is a special variety that grows by being irrigated with demon blood. It is said to have the effect of strengthening bones when smoked in the morning and enhancing sperm quality when smoked at night.

It's definitely good stuff, but the one he's smoking now seems to be substandard.
Before Li Ye could think it over, Pan Zhengyang said:
"First of all, I want to thank you for what happened yesterday. Our data clerk made a mistake in the analysis and mistook the Five Plague Demons for the Filthy Witch. If you hadn't recognized them at the time, things would have become very bad."

"How did you determine this?" Li Ye was quite curious about the process.

"Well, that mainly relies on our data clerks. They specialize in handling unusual situations and confirming whether there are any demons. For example, with Zhao Dashui who was parasitized, the data clerks found unusual mold spots on the garbage collected by the sanitation workers. After investigating, they identified him and then took action."

Pan Zhengyang glared at Huang Qingyi. "Those responsible for this accident should be given demerits or punished accordingly. The first reason I called you here is to see you, who was able to recognize the demon in time and take appropriate measures."

"Secondly, we should also give some rewards to ordinary people. However, it's best not to do this again. No matter how good your knowledge is, it's useless without the corresponding power. You felt that kind of pollution, didn't you? We don't encourage ordinary people to confront demons. If you encounter demons, you should call the police immediately."

As he spoke, he glanced at Li Ye, "A preparatory student?"

Li Ye nodded.

Pan Zhengyang opened the drawer, took out a card and pushed it over. "After deliberation, the bureau will award you 3,000, I will personally contribute another 3,000, and Huang Qingyi will make up 4,000, making a total of 10,000 for you. The password is six 6s."

"and this."

He took out another box and placed it on the table. "Normally, things like this should be handed over for redistribution, but you saved Huang Qingyi's life and averted a disaster. I'll take the liberty of giving this to you."

Inside the box was a pair of chopsticks, which were green in color and looked like they were made of jade.

Li Ye took the box, held the chopsticks in his hand, and found them to be icy cold. The texture didn't feel like jade; instead, it felt more like wood.

Why give him a pair of chopsticks when he's perfectly capable of having one?
Seemingly noticing Li Ye's question, Pan Zhengyang smiled and said, "When some demons die, there is a very small chance that they will leave behind some essence, which was called a magic weapon in ancient times, and it is still called that in modern times."

He pointed to the chopsticks and said, "This magic weapon is called 'Five Flavor Chopsticks.' It was left behind after the Five Plague Demons died. Eating with these will make even the worst food taste good. Most importantly, it can improve the quality of food, which is perfect for a preparatory student like you."

nice one!
Li Ye's eyes lit up. He played with the chopsticks for a moment, then carefully put them back into the box and stored them away.

It fits perfectly with his current power.

"Thank you, that's exactly what I needed," Li Ye said.

"you deserved."

Pan Zhengyang chuckled. "Alright, that's settled then. I won't keep you any longer. Da Huang, see me off."

Li Ye didn't waste any time and stood up to leave, but then suddenly remembered something and asked, "What are the conditions for entering your place?"

He needs to kill gods to gain power, but demons are not so easy to find, and demons that can be considered gods are even more so.

This place is specifically for dealing with demons. If Li Ye can enter this place, it means he will be able to come into contact with a large number of demons.

This is where the probability is highest.

Moreover, it seems that good benefits and formal employment are things that exist at the ends of the earth, so Li Ye wasn't against it in the first place.

"You want to serve your country?"

Pan Zhengyang nodded approvingly: "Good attitude, but you can't get in here without entering the martial arts path. The lowest level for a data clerk is one Dragon Gate. The corruption of demons is something ordinary people can't withstand. Even reading data will cause them to be corrupted. Only those who can circulate their qi and blood can enter here."

"Those of us who specialize in dealing with demons start at the Six Dragons Gate. Study hard and practice martial arts. If you still want to fight demons after you graduate from university, you can apply."

Li Ye nodded, said no more, and turned to leave.

……

Huang Qingyi led Li Ye to the door. Li Ye thought for a moment and asked, "Is the Five Flavors Chopsticks very valuable?"

"Not cheap."

Huang Qingyi said, "It's best not to let anyone know. These kinds of practical magical treasures aren't cheap. If you were to sell this, it would cost at least ten million. Not to mention improving the quality of ingredients, just the fact that it makes the taste better is enough to attract many wealthy gourmets."

Li Ye was also taken aback after hearing this.

He didn't think it was cheap, but the price was still beyond his expectations.

Did you just give it to him so casually?
Seeing the surprise and doubt in Li Ye's eyes, Huang Qingyi laughed and said, "Of course I'm reluctant. This is the first time I've ever seen a magic weapon. If you hadn't saved my life, I definitely wouldn't have done it."

"But you don't need to worry too much. The director said he gave it to you, so it's yours. Not many people know about this stuff, so use it with confidence. If there's any problem, you can come to me. We have some authority in this position."

Upon hearing this, Li Ye nodded and bid farewell to Huang Qingyi.

After seeing Li Ye off, Huang Qingyi returned to the director's office and asked, "Director, Li Ye is just a student. Is it really appropriate to give him such an expensive gift?"

"You... if I say you're smart, you're fucking ignorant. If I say you're stupid, you at least know how to subtly remind me."

Pan Zhengyang rolled his eyes. "If he gets the stuff, it's his. He can sell it or use it himself, it doesn't matter. But what if someone forces us to die as part of their extermination bureau?"

He said irritably, "A student? You've injured a Five Plague Demon all over, while that student managed to kill it using restraint methods. He's much more capable than you!"

Huang Qingyi shrank back. "That was a mistake."

Pan Zhengyang pointed at him and cursed, "Mistake, mistake! One mistake and you get injured, a second mistake and you're dead! It doesn't matter if you die, but if you let demons bring disaster and ordinary people die, you're a sinner!"

"Besides, I see that his legs are strong, he walks like the wind and his steps are firmly rooted. He must have mastered the art. With the magic weapon, he will eventually enter the martial arts world. If he doesn't change his original intention, he might become our colleague in the future."

Pan Zhengyang lit another cigarette, took a drag and inhaled half of it, then exhaled a thick cloud of smoke.

He stared at the drifting smoke and slowly said, "If I hadn't died then..."

(End of this chapter)