106 Crystal (1/2)

[Sword Monarch - 800,000

Absolute zone - everything in a radius of 3 meters is the user's absolute zone. User is able to wield swords at 3x power, speed and accuracy.

Faded steps - an unpredictable step of footwork that allows for the user to enter the enemies range in an instant without detection. Sword strike directly after faded steps is 3x as strong.

Tengoku + Kyoki

Bankai form]

Rei looked at the latest description of his sword monarch ring and smiled at the possibilities.

'If I combine it with the Samsara eye's then I'll have an almost perfect defence within a 3 meter radius. I wonder how far this'll increase too when it reaches 1,000,000. The faded steps is also good as people would have no way to detect me should I attempted to enter their range in a fight.' Rei thought as he sat on his chair with right leg crossed over his left. Rei rested his head on his arm as he watched Bai Wu sleep with such a peaceful expression. Ever since Rei started to cultivate qi, he realised that he no longer needed sleep while it was still an option since it would help increase his energy recovery in the time he slept.

'Currently I'm a rank 30 spirit grand master but my overall power is at a rank 80 spirit saint. Though I can't last as long as them since my abilities take too much qi. Once I increase my qi reserves this problem should be gone.' Rei thought in his head.

”Heheheh~” Rei suddenly heard Bai Wu giggle as she hugged the bracelet he gave her earlier.

Rei smiled softly seeing this.

”This girl...what is she even dreaming about.” Rei muttered as he stood up and moved the cover up again as she had knocked it away.

Rei sat back down but then frowned.

”Aiko has used a life saving barrier.....only 4 more remain...” Rei muttered.

”Seems like she chose the path of trying to follow me.” Rei shook his head as he looked out the window.

He could see that the city were preparing for something grand as they started to put decoration up in the city.

”So not only are there lots of people coming to the city but they also started to decorate the city.” Rei remarked as he rested his head on his hand and looked at the city road. Even though it is still awhile before sunrise, Rei could see many people setting up stalls early.

”That reminds me, I have a total of 9 rings I can make and so far I have 2 of them. So I have 7 more to go....I need to try make rings for all of my abilities as they only take mana.” Rei muttered whilst shaking his head. Due to his second rebirth, all of his abilities had adapted to his mana so unless he uses mana he can't access them. By infusing them into rings, Rei will be able to broaden his combat ability so that even if he is thrown into an unknown world like this, he would be able to use his skills.

The sun slowly rose as the sunlight decorated the streets. Rei watched as the dark streets slowly lit up, the stalls started to open as people started to cook breakfast for people going by.

”I haven't cooked for a long time...maybe I should start again.” Rei muttered looking at his hand.

”Mn....” Rei heard Bai Wu waking up and turned around.

Bai Wu, sat up slightly as the cover was almost falling off her. Her hair was slightly messy, while she yawned slightly and rubbed her eyes. Rei looked with a soft smile as he got the comb out.

”Morning Bai Wu.” Rei said as he sat behind Bai Wu and started to comb her hair.

”Morning~” Bai Wu said still slightly out of it. Rei knew Bai Wu had her moments of confusion waking up so he only smiled while waiting for her to wake up fully. She bobbed her head around gently while Rei brushed her hair.

Rei finished brushing Bai Wu's hair as she was still half asleep. Packing away the comb, Rei went through his own morning routines.

Bai Wu walked behind Rei as she poke his shoulder. Rei turned around and saw Bai Wu, before saying anything, Rei held his hands between his and Bai Wu's lips.

Rei raised an eyebrow.

”Trying to kiss me as you wake up?” Rei said causing Bai Wu to frown in frustration at her failed attempt.

”Che! Lei too on guard.” She said stomping away.

Rei only chuckled as he followed behind her.

”Bai Wu, there seems to be a festival going on today, want to go have a look?” Rei asked.

”!! Festival!! FOOD!” Bai Wu said with her eyes lit up.

”Hahaha you little glutton.” Rei laughed slightly.

”But human food taste better than just energy.” Bai Wu complained as Rei could only agree. While he could survive on just energy, it tasted quite bland if one was to be honest.

”Hmm, then I'll show you what a real cook can do.” Rei said as he walked to the staff of the inn.

”Excuse me but can I borrow your kitchen? Of course i'll pay for me borrowing it.” Rei said as the staff went to ask. She returned not too long after and gave an ok sign.

”Bai Wu, wait a little ok? I'll make you some food.” Rei smiled as he walked into the kitchen leaving a smiling Bai Wu.

”Heheee~ Lei's food in the morning~ Lei's food in the morning~” She hummed with a blissful smile while watching Rei preparing to cook.

Looking around at the ingredients, Rei decided to go with something simple yet delicious in the morning.

Using his own method of cooking, Rei broadened the horizon's of the chefs in this inn when he was making everything with amazing accuracy.

Right now, Rei was operating 6 pans all by himself as he was also working on making the syrup.

As Rei was making the food, the noise it created sounded like music as everything was rhythmic. Bai Wu felt like she could watch this forever, Rei's serious face as he made something just for her made her smile uncontrollably.

It didn't take long for Rei to finish the breakfast as he presented the 6layered pancake breakfast for Bai Wu. On top of the pancakes were his freshly made syrup using concept of time to speed things up. The syrup wasn't too sticky or too sweet. It was perfect for a light yet delicious breakfast.

”Try it.” Rei said with a smile as he put away his apron.

Bai Wu smelled the aroma and got her fork. Stabbing it into the pancake, Bai Wu saw that the fork easily went through the pancake yet it wasn't flimsy. Bringing it to her mouth, Bai Wu took a bit as she closed her eyes.

”Ahhh♡~” Bai Wu moaned as she tasted the food.

Rei's heart suddenly thumped seeing this while everyone currently blushed at Bai Wu's display.

'So she can restrain herself to not gobble it down. Otherwise it would make her look bad. This seems to be a nice way for her to train her will.' Rei thought with an approving smile.

*Clang clang clang!!

Bai Wu started to eat the pancakes in her own little world the moment Rei thought that.

'And there it goes out the window.' Rei thought as his initial smile twitched.

”Customer, I know it's embarrassing to ask you. But can you cook more portions, we'll pay you for each dish and the ingredients are on us.” The manager said as he can tell how nice the food was just from the aroma.

”How much per dish?” Rei asked as they should make it worth while for him.

”How about 1 gold per dish?” The manager asked, as he knew that while they maybe making a loss here, the attraction of godly food will draw in more customer's in the future making it all back.

”2 Gold.” Rei said without letting the owner lower the price. His tone stated either take it or leave it. Rei initially wanted to cook for Bai Wu but since this guy wanted to promote his inn using his food. Rei though he should extort the guy a little.

”Hmmm....fine 2 gold.” The manager said after some long thoughts.

Rei nodded while he started to make the food. The aroma started to even attract the customers outside of the inn as they all queued up to eat Rei's food.

”Hello chef? Would you like to cook for the royal family.” A nicely dressed butler asked after he had tried Rei's food.

”Not interested.” Rei said as he finished cooking since there were no more ingredients.

”Manager, that is a total of 358 dishes. Ill let you off 8 of them so that'll be 700 gold.” Rei said as the manager handed him a stack of money. Rei thanked him as he and Bai Wu walked out of the inn. However, what the manager didn't realise was that 15 of those dishes when to Bai Wu alone.

”Did you really need to eat 15 plates? Arn't you worried you'll get fat?” Rei asked causing Bai Wu to kick him in the leg.