Chapter 316 - 289: 5-star Demon Beast, Taking All the Entries

Chapter 316: Chapter 289: 5-star Demon Beast, Taking All the Entries

He was happily busy, constantly turning the meat skewers on the grill.

And as he grilled, he would occasionally brush a layer of a white, oil-like substance onto them.

When this white substance met the open flame,

it would immediately disappear,

seeping right into the meat skewers.

’That must be what’s giving off that aroma, right? And it can mesmerize people?’

Lin Yi found it a little strange.

The next moment, when he used his Divine Sense to look at the middle-aged man,

the entries floating above the man’s head suddenly startled Lin Yi.

[5-star Demon Beast Certified]

[Carnivore (Blue): Cannot live without meat; a primary source of strength]

[Soul Cooking (Purple): Can create delicious food and enhance its inherent nutritional value]

[Food Spirit (Purple): When eating, Qi and Blood increases by 5-10, Strength by 3-5, and Physique by 1-5]

’A demon beast?’

Lin Yi’s expression flickered.

After seeing the demon beast’s entries,

he grew even more tempted.

’Every single entry is incredibly beneficial for the body.’

’Both [Soul Cooking] and [Food Spirit] are amazing.’

’Isn’t this just like a human Spirit Chef?’

’It can preserve the food’s nutritional value and even enhance it.’

’It might even be more advanced than a Spirit Chef below 5-stars.’

Beyond that, what truly tempted Lin Yi was the talent entry called [Food Spirit].

’Isn’t this the next-level talent for Ingestion?’

’And it doesn’t just increase Qi and Blood, but also Strength and Physique?’

’If I can snatch this entry...’

’...I could really get stronger just by eating and drinking, without having to cultivate.’

These few entries made Lin Yi’s eyes burn with desire.

’I have to get them. It would be a total waste otherwise.’

Lin Yi never let go of Qin Zhaoxue’s hand.

He pulled her along as he walked into the crowd.

As he parted the people blocking his way,

he had expected to anger them and have to waste his breath explaining.

But to his surprise, with just a gentle push to either side,

they all actively made way.

No one was dissatisfied, and not a single person got angry.

Their expressions were wooden, their eyes vacant.

It was as if they were being controlled.

Lin Yi was secretly alarmed. ’The aroma really is a problem.’

Even Qin Zhaoxue, behind him, had become like them, her mind mesmerized.

As for why Lin Yi hadn’t fallen for it, he guessed it was probably related to the strength of his mind and spirit.

It was like that Calm Spirit Incense.

The purpose of Calm Spirit Incense was to calm the mind and spirit.

During meditation,

it could keep the mind from becoming restless and cast out distracting thoughts.

This would allow one’s mind to enter the right state more easily.

This aroma was more or less the same; it controlled the mind through a similar principle.

’Or maybe... the demon beast is using this aroma to pull them into its own Heart Spirit Domain?’

Lin Yi pondered this as he continued walking forward.

A short while later, Chu Zhengxiong and Mo Yanfeng also arrived nearby.

When they saw the hundred-plus people gathered there,

they all sensed that something was wrong.

Especially the aroma, which was so enticing it made one yearn to go over and have a big meal.

"Holy shit, what the hell is that? How can it smell so good?"

Chu Zhengxiong rubbed his nose and craned his neck to see ahead.

But there were too many people, and his line of sight was completely blocked.

He couldn’t see what was really going on inside the crowd.

Mo Yanfeng frowned. "There’s something wrong with this aroma. Look at their eyes—they’re all vacant, and they’re just standing here motionless!"

"Everyone who passes by and smells this aroma becomes rooted to the spot!"

As he spoke, Chu Zhengxiong nodded.

Even without Mo Yanfeng’s warning, he had already noticed something was off.

He quickly took a mask out of his pocket and put it on.

"These demon beasts are getting bolder and bolder!"

"How dare they cause trouble in such a crowded place?"

With that, Chu Zhengxiong started to move forward.

But before he took more than a few steps, Mo Yanfeng stopped him.

"Hold on. There are too many people and prying eyes here. Have you forgotten the lesson from last time?" Mo Yanfeng couldn’t help but remind him.

Chu Zhengxiong laughed. "How could I make the same mistake twice? I’m just going to check out the situation. I won’t alert the enemy!"

After he spoke, Chu Zhengxiong headed for the crowd.

However, he retreated after only a few steps.

He couldn’t get in.

He just couldn’t squeeze through at all.

The outer edge was completely blocked by people who wouldn’t even budge when pushed.

And since Chu Zhengxiong was so tall and brawny, it was impossible for him to get through.

"What do we do? It’s completely packed with people, there’s no way to squeeze through!" Chu Zhengxiong said as he returned.

Mo Yanfeng glanced at him. "Let’s wait. See if another opportunity presents itself."

Hearing this, Chu Zhengxiong said nothing.

He stared intently at the ever-growing crowd.

’Waiting any longer will only make the situation worse.’

’The night market is already crowded. If all of them are mesmerized by the aroma and gather here...’

’...the scale of this will be enormous.’

But if they forced their way in, they would inevitably injure other people.

It might even attract the demon beast’s attention.

They still didn’t know what its methods were.

’If it really has controlled their minds and uses them to attack us en masse...’