Dustwind Valley gathered excitedly.
Today was the day.
**Earth Food Day.**
Tien bounced in place.
Lin Ruyin trembled.
Aurelius maintained posture but was vibrating inside.
Auntie Bao had five bowls ready.
Jin Haru prayed to every deity he knew.
Solene brought sketch paper to "record the cultural moment."
And Miyu…
sat at the center, quietly sipping her second coffee.
She wasn't excited.
She wasn't plotting.
She wasn't aware.
She had no idea that Earth food was **OP in Murim**.
She just wanted to feed everyone like a normal person.
ALKA-9 stood beside her, bowing deeply.
"Master, I have prepared the first Earth items for distribution."
She lifted a tray.
On it lay:
• One slice of Cheesecake
• One serving of Fried Chicken
• One Instant Ramen bowl
• One freshly baked Bread roll
The aroma drifted through Dustwind.
Everyone froze.
Tien whispered:
"This… smell…
What is this DIVINE SCENT?!"
Aurelius' eyes widened.
"This aroma… cuts through my soul…"
Lin Ruyin's knees shook.
"Is this… spiritual enlightenment?"
Tien drooled.
Auntie Bao snapped his ear.
"Show respect for the cuisine!"
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⭐ 1. THE FIRST VICTIM — TIEN AND THE FRIED CHICKEN
Tien stepped forward reverently.
"Master… may I… try the chicken?"
Miyu blinked.
"…Okay."
Tien bit into the fried chicken—
CRUNCH.
The world stopped.
A tornado erupted behind him.
Lightning danced around his body.
His cultivation surged—
LEVEL UP!
LEVEL UP!!
LEVEL UP!!!
His aura exploded into the sky like a fireworks show.
Tien's eyes glowed gold.
"W-WHAT IS THIS POWER—?!
I—I CAN SEE EVERYTHING—!!
I CAN HEAR THE MOUNTAIN BREATHING—!!
I UNDERSTAND MATH NOW—!!"
Aurelius screamed:
"MASTER MIYU'S FOOD GAVE HIM DIVINE ENLIGHTENMENT—?!"
Tien burst into tears.
"THIS IS THE STRONGEST CHICKEN IN EXISTENCE—!!!"
Miyu sipped coffee.
"…Normal."
No.
No it was not.
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⭐ 2. THE SECOND VICTIM — LIN RUYIN AND THE CHEESECAKE
Lin Ruyin approached nervously.
"C-can I… try the cheesecake…?"
Miyu nodded.
"…Okay."
Lin Ruyin took a small bite.
Instantly—
A golden halo erupted.
Wings of pure energy flared behind her.
Her posture became PERFECT.
A radiant aura exploded outward.
She levitated three feet into the air.
"WHAT IS THIS HEAVENLY SOFTNESS—?!
IT FIXED MY SPINE—!!
MY TRAUMA—!!
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE—!!!"
Auntie Bao gasped.
"She's ascending from DESSERT!"
Lin Ruyin broke into tears.
"THIS IS THE CLEANEST THING I'VE EVER EATEN—!!!"
SYSTEM (visible only to Miyu):
[You have fed: Cheesecake of Spiritual Perfection]
[Casualty: Lin Ruyin's self-control]
[Bonus: +5 Miyu Affection (Ruyin)]
Miyu blinked.
"…Sweet."
---
⭐ 3. THE THIRD VICTIM — JIN HARU AND THE BREAD
Jin Haru approached cautiously.
"Master… this plain bread doesn't look dangerous."
He took a bite.
The bread melted into warmth on his tongue.
His eyes widened.
His lungs opened.
His muscles tightened.
His meridians glowed.
His hair became shiny.
"HUH—?!
MY BODY—!!
MY CULTIVATION—!!
WHY AM I STRONGER FROM BREAD?!"
He punched the air.
A shockwave obliterated a boulder.
He collapsed in terror.
"MASTER MIYU—!!
BREAD SHOULD NOT DO THIS—!!"
Tien sobbed in agreement.
"NOTHING SHOULD DO THIS—!!"
Aurelius muttered:
"Earth food… is a forbidden treasure."
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⭐ 4. THE FOURTH VICTIM — AURELIUS AND THE RAMEN
Aurelius stepped forward solemnly.
"For Dustwind… I shall endure."
He lifted the bowl of Instant Ramen.
He ate.
The noodles slid down like divine lightning.
Aurelius froze.
His eyes rolled back.
His aura erupted in straight, perfect beams.
He entered a pseudo-breakthrough state—
from NOODLES.
A pillar of pure discipline shot into the sky.
Tien yelled:
"HE'S BREAKING THROUGH—
FROM INSTANT RAMEN—?!"
Lin Ruyin cried:
"Aurelius-nii is becoming STRAIGHTER—!!"
Aurelius opened his eyes slowly.
"…Master Miyu.
This ramen…
has taught me the meaning of life."
Miyu nodded.
"…Good."
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⭐ 5. EVERYONE PANICS — EXCEPT MIYU
The disciples gathered in a terrified circle.
Tien: "MASTER MIYU'S FOOD IS BREAKING REALITY."
Lin Ruyin: "HOW IS CHEESECAKE A WEAPON?!"
Jin Haru: "MY BODY IS BUZZING!!"
Aurelius: "We have reached new heights… from lunch."
Even Auntie Bao tasted a tiny crumb of cheesecake and ascended spiritually for five seconds.
But Miyu…
Completely calm.
Totally unaware.
She simply browsed the shop panel (only she could see):
[NEW ITEMS AVAILABLE]
• Pizza (??? buff)
• Donuts (??? buff)
• Matcha Latte (??? buff)
• Popcorn (??? luck buff)
• Takoyaki (??? attack buff)
• Sushi Set (??? high-level cultivation buff)
Miyu whispered:
"…Tomorrow.
More food."
The disciples screamed.
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⭐ 6. THE HEAVENS FEEL THE BUFFS
Meanwhile, in Heaven—
The Sterility Immortal meditated when suddenly—
BOOOOM!!
A burst of unfamiliar energy shot into the sky.
He sat up violently.
"What—
WHAT IS THIS?!"
A heavenly officer ran in, sweating.
"L-Lord!
Seven disciples in Dustwind just gained massive power spikes—
ALL AT ONCE!"
The Immortal trembled.
"HOW?!
WHAT TREASURE DID THEY FIND?!"
The officer gulped.
"R-report says… they ate… something called… 'cheese-cake'…?"
The Sterility Immortal shattered his own chair.
"WHAT KIND OF DEMONIC CHEESE IS THAT?!"
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⭐ 7. ENDING — MIYU'S NEXT GOAL
Back in Dustwind…
Miyu sat quietly with her pillow.
ALKA-9 bowed.
"Master, the next quest is ready."
Miyu whispered:
"…I want… more past-life tastes."
Tien fainted.
Lin Ruyin cried.
Aurelius saluted the incoming disaster.
Miyu's eyes softened.
"…Tomorrow."