Chapter 53: 53 | Celestial Origin Star Rice!
Years ago, when one had been discovered deep within a high-level dungeon, it had been brought to the central auction house. The most powerful and wealthy families in the province had fought desperately for it, driving the bidding to astronomical heights before it was finally sold.
That alone showed just how incredibly precious and rare Grade Four treasures truly were.
Even among professional Foodsmiths, only established Grandmasters could occasionally produce Grade Three meals after many failed attempts.
As for Grade Four...
There were only three Grandmaster Foodsmiths registered in the entire city, and none of them could guarantee a successful Grade Four creation.
Yet Dexter, utilizing his system-granted Great Grandmaster skills, had just successfully created one inside his modest kitchen on a simple stove.
Suddenly—
’Rumble!’
The clear morning sky outside the kitchen window began to darken rapidly.
Heavy, dark clouds gathered directly above their small bungalow, swirling in a tight circle. Faint flashes of silver lightning crackled within the dark depths of the clouds.
Dexter’s eyes widened as he looked out the window.
"A mini heavenly tribulation?" he muttered.
The creation of the Grade Four meal had actually attracted the passive attention of the natural laws of heaven.
Fortunately, because the meal’s energy was stable and condensed, the dark clouds only gathered briefly. After a few tense seconds, seeing that the energy was not escaping, they slowly dispersed, allowing the morning sunlight to break through once more.
The meal was not quite powerful enough to fully trigger a destructive heavenly lightning strike.
But Dexter knew very well that if this meal had reached Grade Five, a real tribulation lightning strike would have definitely descended upon their roof.
Fortunately, even if it had, he was not overly worried. The Type-5 House Protection Talisman hidden beneath the living room rug was more than strong enough to easily withstand a Grade Four or Five atmospheric disturbance.
After calming his racing heart, Dexter finally turned off the golden flames.
The legendary meal was complete.
A screen appeared in his mind, displaying the details of his creation:
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’[Celestial Origin Star Rice]’
’Grade:’ 4
’Creator:’ Rank 3 Great Grandmaster Foodsmith
’Appearance:’
The individual rice grains shine like tiny, polished diamonds beneath a smooth, golden sauce made from the Origin Sun Fruit. Thin, delicate threads of crimson Millennium Ginseng weave throughout the dish, while silver petals from the Void Spirit Lotus float elegantly above the surface. Tiny, sparkling specks of starlight drift upward from the meal like fireflies, and the rich aroma alone causes the nearby spiritual energy in the air to gather toward the plates.
’Effects:’
Unlike ordinary, violent Arcane meals that release their heavy medicinal effects immediately and strain the body, this dish is designed to release its power subtly and gently. It will not overwhelm the user’s damaged meridians, but its healing and strengthening effects will continue to increase drastically over time.
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’[First Heavenly Resonance]’
’Effects:’
’ +300% cultivation speed
’ +250% mana absorption speed
’ +200% stamina recovery
’ +200% mana regeneration
’ +150% physical recovery speed
’ +100% increase in blood essence production
’ Removes 90% of accumulated bodily impurities
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’[Second Heavenly Resonance]’
’Activation Time: 2 Hours After Consumption’
The true physical power of the meal awakens deep within the body. The Heavenly Marrow Cleansing Capsule and Millennium Blood Ginseng combine to forcefully elevate the consumer’s physical frame to an entirely new level of strength.
’Effects:’
’ +120% increase in physique
’ +100% increase in bone density
’ +100% increase in muscle strength
’ +80% increase in movement speed
’ +200% increase in vitality
’ Lifespan increased by 10%
’ Heals 95% of hidden physical injuries and internal damage
’ Removes all residual pill toxins and old cultivation impurities from the meridians.
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’[Third Heavenly Resonance]’
’Activation Time: 3 Hours After Consumption’
The Origin Sun Fruit and Star Essence Serum fully merge within the dantian. The consumer’s body temporarily becomes a miniature sun of pure spiritual energy.
’Effects:’
’ +300% maximum mana capacity
’ +250% mana absorption speed
’ +250% mana recovery speed
’ +150% spell and technique power
’ +100% mana control precision
’ ’Note: Fire and Light affinity cultivators receive an additional +100% bonus to all mana-related effects.’
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’[Fourth Heavenly Resonance]’
’Activation Time: 4 Hours After Consumption’
The Void Mana Lotus blooms within the deep recesses of the soul, providing profound mental clarity.
’Effects:’
’ +200% mental power
’ +150% soul defense
’ +120% comprehension speed
’ +100% resistance against mental illusions
’ +100% resistance against soul-based attacks
’ +80% increase in learning speed
’ Mental clarity improved by 300%
’ ’Many consumers enter a state of spontaneous enlightenment during this stage.’
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The intoxicating, rich aroma of the food instantly filled the entire bungalow, drifting through the hallways and under the doors.
Before Dexter could even begin to dish the glowing rice out into bowls—
He suddenly felt a strong, intense gaze staring at his back.
Turning around slowly, he froze.
Lyra was already standing silently at the entrance of the kitchen.
A tiny, comical trail of drool hung from the corner of her lips. Her eyes, hidden behind her AI glasses, were locked onto the steaming pot with absolute, unwavering focus.
No. More accurately—
She was staring at the food as though she wanted to run forward and devour the entire metal pot in a single bite.
Dexter could not help but laugh softly at her expression.
"Good morning, Lyra," he said gently.
Lyra did not react to his greeting nor did she move a muscle. She simply stood there, staring at the food with a burning desire that she made no effort to hide.
Dexter smiled, shook his head, and immediately began preparing their breakfast.
Knowing her truly terrifying appetite, he intentionally used an enormous, deep porcelain bowl for Lyra, filling it to the very brim with the glowing, star-flecked rice.
The moment he carried the heavy bowl to the dining table and placed it down—
’Whoosh!’
Lyra practically teleported across the room.
She sat down instantly, grabbed her spoon with a tight grip, and began eating.
The very first spoonful of the Celestial Origin Star Rice entered her mouth.
She froze.
Her entire body became completely still.
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