Chapter 17

Without a doubt, if categorized according to the alignment concepts of Dungeons & Dragons, Zisu should be classified as "Chaotic Neutral."

Because although his thoughts and actions are unpredictable, they are not irrational, and he completely disregards the constraints of social order and moral taboos.

Compared to the Phantom Troupe's indiscriminate killing, which is purely evil, Zisu rarely takes the initiative to harm ordinary people, adhering to some unwritten rules. Those he kills are either Nen users or special individuals who are aware of the dangers but still choose to face them, such as the candidates taking the Hunter Exam.

He is enthusiastic about battling powerful opponents and even more so about nurturing those with potential, then waiting for them to grow and eventually become towering trees.

Although his motivation is selfish—preparing more toys for himself—there's no denying that this method can quickly unlock potential and rapidly enhance the abilities of those with exceptional talent.

Because of this, Allen did not stop Zisu from interacting with Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio, nor did he worry about their safety.

After all, even Allen could see the astonishing potential in these three, so there was no reason Zisu wouldn't.

After resting for a while at the end of the first exam, Zisu appeared out of nowhere, carrying Leorio, whose face was half-swollen like a pig's head, and casually dropped him under a large tree, a satisfied smile on his face.

Most importantly, the疯狂的念力 in his body had finally calmed down, no longer giving off the feeling that it could erupt at any moment.

"Seems like you're quite happy?" Allen probed, taking the initiative to speak.

"Ah! Because I found several more lovely little apples. They're still quite green for now, but when they ripen in the future, they will surely be incredibly delicious. Hehehehe..."

Zisu laughed maniacally while continuously fiddling with the cards in his hand.

"I'm curious, if one day you die at the hands of one of the apples you've nurtured, will you regret it?" Allen finally couldn't resist asking the question that had been bothering him.

Although he himself is a typical Chameleon type, he couldn't understand this man's enthusiasm, obsession, and even madness for battle.

Especially the way he always stakes his life, with no fear of death whatsoever.

"Oh? Can I take that as a declaration of victory?" Zisu's eyes suddenly became sharp.

Allen shook his head lightly: "No, I'm just genuinely curious and want to understand the motivation behind your actions."

"Motivation? You'll understand once our battle begins. In a sense, you and I are the same kind of person. You just haven't tasted the forbidden fruit yet, so some things in your mind haven't awakened." Zisu tapped his temple lightly with a finger.

"The forbidden fruit..."

A faint, almost imperceptible light flashed in Allen's violet eyes, then quickly returned to normal.

For a moment, he felt something inside him about to break free, but it suddenly stopped and completely disappeared.

This feeling was so strange that he was completely distracted during the second exam, desperately trying to recall and grasp that moment, completely forgetting that he was still taking the Hunter Exam.

Fortunately!

Rufus, through the soul connection, noticed that something was wrong with his master and took over the second exam.

The result was that everyone saw a massive silver wolf first kill the "Snout Mad Boar" with a single paw, then skillfully skin, gut, and cut it into the desired shapes, and began cooking a sumptuous meal under limited conditions.

Before long, a rich aroma slowly spread, making everyone's mouths water.

Such an astonishing scene left not only the inexperienced candidates but even the two Gourmet Hunters speechless.

While the world of professional Hunters is not lacking in intelligent monsters, Rufus, in terms of appearance and physical structure, was undoubtedly just a wolf.

Yet, this wolf not only mastered powerful Nen but also cooked like a human, and the aroma indicated that it was undoubtedly delicious.

"Phooh! Did you smell that?"

One of the examiners, Menchi, had a look of curiosity and excitement in her eyes.

"I did! That unusual aroma. It looks delicious, and my mouth is watering." Phopho swallowed the saliva constantly building up in his mouth, and his stomach growled uncontrollably.

Rufus's cooking skills came from Allen's cooking skill, which had reached 300 proficiency, shared through the soul connection. This was almost equivalent to the top-tier professional chefs, and the few seasonings used were from the magic-infused Azeroth, not from this world, naturally arousing the Gourmet Hunters' strong curiosity and eagerness to taste something they had never experienced before.

The moment the last dish was completed, Menchi was the first to rush over, picking up a small piece of juicy meat with her fork, closing her eyes to savor it carefully.

In less than two or three seconds, she opened her eyes wide and exclaimed, "Delicious! So tasty!"

"Um! Um! Um! I completely agree!" Phopho devoured nearly half the plate in one go, his chubby face showing immense satisfaction.

In just a few minutes, the entire feast made from a whole Snout Mad Boar was completely devoured by the two of them.

Without a doubt, thanks to Rufus's outstanding performance, Allen, as the master, did nothing and passed this round lying down.

However, the other candidates were not so lucky...

With their taste buds thoroughly activated by the sumptuous meal, the half-cooked or burnt meat, and the overly salty or bland flavors of the other candidates' dishes, the two examiners had no interest at all.

Compared to the kind-hearted Phopho, who at least remembered his duty as an examiner and let most of those who brought roasted pork pass,

the capricious Menchi was different.

This young Gourmet Hunter instantly developed a professional obsession, declaring all candidates except Allen as不合格, even mocking that their dishes were not even fit for pigs, which almost led to a fight.

Zisu took the opportunity to emit a terrifying aura, planning to stir up a commotion.

But before he could find the right moment to act, President Netero descended from the sky, stopping the chaos and reassigning the exam to retrieving Grape Spider eggs from a canyon.

Although this was also very dangerous, with a slight misstep leading to a fall into the ravine, it was much easier compared to satisfying a picky Gourmet Hunter.

Soon, all the candidates who passed the second exam boarded the Hunter Association's airship and headed straight to the location of the third exam.

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