บท 22: Chapter 22
Abel believed that this [Century Soup] would definitely satisfy the demand of the Gourmet Cells in his body!
Because of his broken arms, he directly bent over to perform a 'Dragon Drinks Water'.
As the thick flavor spread in his mouth, his face unconsciously showed a smile resembling an artist's delight.
That incomparable satisfaction was something he had never experienced in this life or his previous one!
Merely describing it as delicious was a severe understatement, but he couldn't think of a more apt description.
When he drank the last drop of the [Century Soup], a massive amount of energy began to be digested and released.
All the damage his body had suffered from birth to now, all the residual injuries, were being healed.
If Abel had X-ray vision, he would immediately see that the broken bones in his arms were rapidly healing and reconnecting.
His entire body was rejuvenating!
It felt as if someone had rented his house, wasn't satisfied, so they proactively repaired it from the inside out and even replaced his furniture with new ones.
However, during the toxin purification, the Poisonous Lead Virus that had taken root in his heart and had become part of his body as a talent remained unaffected.
This undoubtedly confirmed that his previous guess had become a reality.
At the same time, the Gourmet Cells in his body were greatly satisfied and began their first evolution!
Abel could even feel the hunger of his body's cells devouring energy.
It was as if every cell was getting stronger!
Finally, after an indeterminate amount of time, the restless Gourmet Cells finally quieted down.
[Obtained Purple Talent - Rapid Digestion]
[Explanation: Talent obtained after the evolution of Gourmet Cells, capable of digesting and breaking down food at the highest efficiency to extract energy.]
[Upon entering the 'Fullness' state, learning any knowledge will gain a tenfold boost.]
...
At this moment, Abel felt a sense of rebirth!
No, it wasn't just a feeling.
It truly happened.
It was a kind of transparency, from the inside out.
Abel immediately removed the splints from his arms, casually moved them around, then touched the former wound on his forehead, and it didn't hurt at all.
Even some of the scars that were left from falling and such had vanished from his body.
If this situation was put in the context of a cultivation world, it might be equivalent to purifying the marrow and renewing the tendons.
Abel took a deep breath, feeling better than he ever had before.
As for the new talent he just acquired, it was beyond description.
Incredibly powerful, it's entirely worthy of the purple level!
He reckoned he would go further on the path of foodies in the future.
Moreover, if the purple talent was so formidable, he could hardly imagine how transcendent the orange and the highest red talents would be!
After resetting the splint, Abel decided to have a good sleep.
Some unlucky soul still stuck in the trash heap was completely put out of mind.
Sigh, it ended up being a wasted effort after all.
...
The next day, Abel continued to feign injury, guiltlessly enjoying the joyful feeding service of the little girl.
Then he heard a piece of news during their conversation.
"Captain Doflamingo and his executives left?"
"Yes, except for Mr. Corazon who stayed at the base, the other executives have already set off. The target is the port town of Rakishu. The young master hates traitors the most, so he decided to eliminate them. Originally, I should have gone with them, but since Abel needs my care, I stayed."
Looking at Baby-5's expectant expression, waiting for praise, Abel couldn't help but smile, "Indeed, I need you. Very, very much. It's wonderful that you could stay."
This compliment was probably the most lethal praise for Baby-5.
As a result, her cute face turned bright red, seeming to emit steam from her head, and she appeared slightly dizzy.
Seeing this, Abel couldn't help but pinch the little girl's cheek opportunistically.
Yes, it was soft and felt good to the touch.
If he were to slap her, she'd probably cry for a while.
Of course, this mischievous thought merely flashed through his mind.
After all, he had long considered everything here as his own, sooner or later, he would 'inherit' Mingo's legacy, which naturally included the obedient Baby-5.
"Abel, you seem different today."
Baby-5 shyly moved closer to him, sniffing subtly.
"How am I different?" Abel was also curious about how others perceived him now, and what kind of changes they saw. If he knew, he could find an excuse to play it off.
"You seem...more handsome, and you smell...really good."
Seeing Baby-5 about to rest her head on him unconsciously, Abel had to flick her forehead, saying, "It's probably because I had a bath."
Baby-5 lightly yelped, puffing up her cheeks, her hand on her forehead, but her mind was thinking, it seemed right, she was always fragrant after each bath.
So she believed him, without thinking further about whether Abel could take a bath with his injuries, or where he could have taken a bath.
After breakfast, Abel suggested taking a walk around.
Once again, Baby-5, needed by him, immediately transformed into the most qualified guide, leading him to explore the base.
Thanks to Baby-5's guidance, coupled with the absence of other executives, no one hindered them on their journey.
Abel had visited everywhere, save for a few places even Baby-5 wasn't allowed to enter at will, learning that the situation of the Donquixote family was not as good as he'd imagined.
Many North Sea forces were dissatisfied with the Donquixote family's overbearing actions and resisted both overtly and covertly.
Additionally, the navy led by Tsuru were persistently hunting down the Donquixote family members.
Otherwise, with Doflamingo's personality, he wouldn't have placed one of his bases in a chaotic dump.
If conditions allowed, he would definitely want to live in the largest, most resplendent palace, enjoying the most exquisite delicacies.
Don't ask why, it's the genetic disposition of the Celestial Dragons at work.
After visiting the base, Abel finally remembered his 'good brother', "Is Law still outside?"
"Yes, it seems Mr. Corazon has thrown him out nineteen times."
Before Baby-5 finished speaking, they heard the sound of breaking glass and a heavy thud.
"Now it's the twentieth time."
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