"Law, are you serious?" Baghtiger leaned in closer.
Law nodded, while always keeping an eye on the boiling point in the water.
"Then… have you actually figured out the detoxification method for Bliss Mushroom's poison?" Seeing that Law was really going to eat the Bliss Mushroom, Baghtiger could only assume that.
"Didn't I tell you already? There's no antidote for the poison of the Bliss Mushroom." Law said.
Even the White Smoke Font did not give an antidote for the Happy Mushroom, and Law trusted the White Smoke Font the most.
"Then you..." Baghtiger was utterly bewildered. He had no idea what Law was thinking.
"You won't die from eating it."
Law said it casually, then focused on the water in the stone pot without speaking further. Black Cat hovered nearby, watching expectantly.
White Smoke Font was the perfect tool for detecting poison. After Law used God Hand to remove the poisons, the White Smoke Font confirmed that the Bliss Mushrooms were now harmless.
Before long, the water boiled. Law cut the now safe Bliss Mushrooms in half and threw them into the pot. Then, he did nothing else.
With God Hand, Law didn't even need a knife to prepare ingredients.
Black Cat watched from the side and asked in confusion: "Aren't you going to make mushroom stew?"
"Clear soup tastes better," Law said.
"I want to drink stew!" Black Cat immediately protested loudly.
"Then make it yourself."
Black Cat was instantly silenced by that remark.
For unseasoned mushroom soup, Law just needs to pay attention to the heat.
Soon, the mushrooms were fully cooked, though no enticing aroma filled the air.
Law ladled out the mushroom soup from the pot. The utensils in the house, including the bowls and chopsticks, were all stoneware he had crafted himself.
"Sanbica, come and eat."
Law called out.
"Aren't we waiting for Biscuit?" Sanbica looked up.
"She won't be back anytime soon. Let's eat first." Law said.
Sanbica nodded slightly and walked over with the book.
On the stone table, a large pot of mushroom clear soup gave off wisps of heat. In the cold, rainy winter weather, a bowl of hot soup was undoubtedly a nice enjoyment.
However, this is a highly poisonous mushroom soup! And it is a highly poisonous one with no antidote!
Seeing Law pouring a bowl of mushroom soup and handing it to Sanbica, Gel couldn't sit still any longer. She walked over quickly, glared at Law, and said in a deep voice: "If you want to die, I won't stop you."
After that, she looked at Sanbica and said, "This is poisonous mushroom soup. There is no antidote to cure it. You will definitely die if you drink it."
By now, Black Cat had already grabbed a bowl and run off to a corner to taste it, completely ignoring the trivial argument.
Sanbica held the stone bowl and looked at Gel quietly. After a moment, she said, "Didn't Law already say? You won't die from drinking it."
This was the first sentence Sanbica had said to Gel since they met, and it left Gel speechless.
But even if she was speechless, Gel still shouted at the top of her lungs, "Just because he said it's safe, you believe him?"
Sanbica nodded and replied calmly, "I believe him."
"Do you even know what kind of mushroom this is?" Gel's eyes widened.
"I do."
Sanbica put down the bowl and picked up the book she had just put aside.
Gel glanced at the book in Sanbica's hands and was momentarily stunned.
The book was thin, with a simple title: Talma Mountain Range Travel Guide.
Sanbica flipped through it, quickly reaching a specific page, then pointed to a colored picture and said to Gel, "This one, right?"
That colorful picture is the Bliss Mushroom, and there is a very detailed description below it. Moreover, there is a skull mark in the lower right corner of the picture, which is the exclusive mark for highly poisonous substances.
This shows that Sanbica not only knows about the Bliss Mushroom, but also knows it very well.
Gel took a deep breath, then silently turned away, choosing not to interfere anymore.
As for Baghtiger, he was at a loss as to what to do. He wondered what was even happening. It was as if two seemingly rational people were calmly discussing how to pick their own method of death.
Law watched Gel walk away, then looked at Sanbica, who remained composed, and scratched his cheek.
Sanbica put the book down, took the stone bowl in her hands, and sipped the soup. Her eyes narrowed slightly, then she picked up half a mushroom, took a bite, and began chewing.
Law didn't stay idle either, and he tasted the mushrooms himself.
As soon as it touched his tongue, an indescribable taste surged from his taste buds straight to his brain.
Law furrowed his brows slightly. Even with his highly sensitive palate, he still couldn't distinguish the flavor. It was as if sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and spicy were all mixed together, with no fixed order. It was a chaotic blend.
Each time the mushroom touched his tongue, the combination of flavors shifted, creating a new taste.
However, no matter how it changed, it was better than any delicacy he had ever eaten.
It was as if… every flavor he had ever tasted in his life had been drawn out, fused together, and presented in an endless variety of combinations.
The moment Law swallowed the mushroom, he and Sanbica were gradually immersed in the sensation.
This was the ultimate taste of happiness, surpassing all flavors he had experienced before. And yet, in reality, it was nothing more than a simple clear soup made from an ordinary mushroom, without any seasoning or complex cooking techniques.
After taking just one bite, Law put down his bowl and didn't take a second bite.
Because… one bite was enough.
As for Sanbica, she finished all the mushroom soup in her bowl and put down the stone bowl.
But Black Cat was not as easily satisfied as Law and Sanbica. He had already emptied his bowl and was helping himself to a second serving.
Five minutes passed, and Law and Sanbica remained perfectly fine.
There was a flash of deep confusion in the eyes of Baghtiger and Gel.
'This is unscientific!'
"Are you guys… really okay?" Baghtiger asked cautiously.
"This is a rare opportunity, do you want to try it?" Law casually poured another bowl and handed it to Baghtiger.
Baghtiger looked at the bowl of soup, hesitated for a moment, and then took it.
There was no antidote for this poisonous mushroom soup, but Law and Sanbica were completely fine after eating it.
"Gulp."
Baghtiger swallowed nervously, then, deciding to go all in, took a big sip of the soup and bit into half a mushroom.
In an instant, an incredible taste exploded in his mouth. His eyes narrowed, and his mind filled with vivid, wonderful images, which seemed to be the desire he had always wanted to achieve.
"What about you?"
Law turned to Gel. It was quite interesting to let a Pro Hunter who specialized in poison personally taste an 'incurable' poison.
Gel remained silent. The poison was supposed to take effect in twenty seconds, but six minutes had passed, and Law and Sanbica were still fine.
After Baghtiger ate the mushroom soup, Gel waited patiently for thirty seconds. When she saw that he was completely fine, she finally spoke, "Give me a bowl."
"You missed your chance." Law said with a teasing smile.
"What do you mean?" Gel's face darkened.
"I don't feel like giving you one anymore." Law still smiled.
Gel's expression darkened in frustration, it felt like she had been aroused, but was rejected harshly.
How about this? Trade me all the types of poison you're carrying, and I'll not only give you a bowl, but also explain to you why we are still fine after eating the Bliss Mushrooms." Law said.
He knew that Gel's combat ability relied heavily on poison, so she had to have various poisons on her. The reason he wanted them was simple, it's because his God Hand could work synergistically with poisons to create powerful effects.
"You..." Gel felt very uncomfortable.
"Think about it." Law said with a smile.
The fact that he wanted the poisons from Gel was just a sudden thought, but this marked the first step toward embracing the identity of a Poison Hunter.