Sū Yán didn't quite like fancy restaurants; having a meal required so much pretense, it was hardly enjoyable. However, the steak here was truly delicious – tender, juicy, and melting in his mouth, which Sū Yán liked. He ordered several hundred portions of steak from the restaurant, packing up all sorts of textures. The chef at the entire restaurant had nothing else to do that day but make steak.
And then there were the supermarkets. Sū Yán practically scoured them, grabbing all sorts of food from large supermarkets, whether raw or cooked, sweet or spicy, and piling it all into his shopping cart. When more than a dozen attendants pushed connected shopping carts like a train to the checkout, Sū Yán's sense of happiness overflowed.
Afterward, it was all the fast-food joints: burgers, fries, fried chicken, cola. Sū Yán didn't consider dishes from other countries; he simply focused on American food. He figured if he wanted to try cuisine from another country, he could go to that country later. Take Dragon Country's cuisine in America, for instance; after trying it once, Sū Yán had had enough. The flavor was too sweet; he couldn't get used to it.
Sū Yán, fully satisfied, drove out of New York City. His spatial storage was now filled with all kinds of delicacies and snacks. The next stop was Philadelphia. Sū Yán planned to travel from north to south, from east to west, and rest for a while. He casually checked his System panel.
Strength: 9
Stamina: 10
Speed: 6
Mental Power: 20
Skills
Rumble-Rumble Fruit: 2%
Six Powers of the Navy: 9%
Sū Yán tested himself. His current strength could easily lift a thousand pounds. His hundred-meter dash speed had already reached 8 seconds, breaking the world record. Sū Yán had already begun practicing the Six Powers of the Navy. Recently, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit had been continuously strengthening his body, causing Sū Yán's appetite to grow immensely, yet his physique was improving.
The fastest skill among the Six Powers of the Navy to cultivate was Soku (Shave). Sū Yán didn't realize it himself, but even though he possessed strength, he instinctively wanted to escape when encountering danger, so he practiced Soku the most diligently.
Next was Yari (Finger Pistol). Sū Yán didn't have many offensive techniques. The Rumble-Rumble Fruit could only be used as a finishing move until his physical abilities improved. Once the Devil Fruit's development reached over 10% and his body modification was complete, he could use it normally without any burden.
Currently, the power of Sū Yán's Yari (Finger Pistol) was similar to that of a handgun, and he could use it consecutively, making it a sharp tool for close combat. Sū Yán looked forward to the future when he could project his finger force outwards – wouldn't that be the Six Meridian Divine Swords? Haha...
Tekkai (Iron Body) was a defensive technique within the Six Powers of the Navy. The key was to infuse strength into a body that had undergone rigorous training, making it as hard as steel impenetrable to bullets and swords. Sū Yán had only just started practicing it and didn't prioritize Tekkai much. The main reason was that Tekkai's drawback was immobility; standing there and taking hits without retaliating was not Sū Yán's style.
Conversely, Sū Yán highly valued Kami-e (Paper Mirror). By sensing the subtle airflow changes caused by an opponent's movements, he could effortlessly control his body and easily evade attacks aimed at him.
As for Rankyaku (Storm Leg), it involved unleashing an incredibly fast kick that compressed air to create a cutting shockwave.
Geppo (Moon Walk) could be understood as using powerful leg strength to stomp on the air, allowing one to walk in the sky as if climbing stairs, but one couldn't stay for too long. Sū Yán hadn't practiced the last two skills yet; his physical strength hadn't reached the required level.
It had to be said that the physical fitness of people in the One Piece world was several times stronger than that of ordinary people in the real world.
After each training session, Sū Yán would meditate to relax himself, sensing the flow of air and the movements of others. This not only helped him practice Kami-e (Paper Mirror) but also fueled his anticipation of awakening Kenbunshoku Haki (Observation Haki) one day!
Sū Yán drove along the highway for two days and finally arrived in Philadelphia. Sū Yán felt foolish and immediately turned back to New York. He found the local car rental place and returned the car he had rented. Then, he went to the largest car dealership in New York City and shopped to his heart's content. Sū Yán didn't buy luxury cars or sports cars; he wasn't the type to show off. Low-key and practical were Sū Yán's mottos.
Sū Yán bought several large pickup trucks. In the real world, back in China, Sū Yán loved these American-style big pickups – they had high chassis, large tires, and most importantly, they were sturdy with few minor issues that he could usually fix himself.
He also bought five SUVs for daily use. He had to admit, cars in the Beautiful Country weren't expensive at all.
He then ordered several RVs. When traveling, if he couldn't reach a city and had to stay outdoors, comfortable RVs would be necessary, complete with a bed and a bathroom – that was the most important part.
Sū Yán ordered two of each car model. The dealership, presented with such a large order, had the owner come over personally. He gave Sū Yán an 80% discount. Sū Yán happily accepted the owner's kind gesture and was even invited to stay at his hotel.
Sū Yán readily agreed. Sū Yán still had a commoner's mindset; even after becoming rich, he would still take advantage of small benefits. Staying at a hotel for free, how great was that!
Since the RVs were custom-made, Sū Yán discussed the configuration of each RV and his requirements in detail with the designers, paying extra for expedited service. All the modifications would take over a month.
Sū Yán didn't mind. He could have fun anywhere. Now, he was both cultivating and enjoying food; his life was truly incredibly happy.
One evening, Sū Yán was strolling along the streets of downtown Manhattan. He stopped in front of a church opposite Wall Street. Trinity Church? Haha, it felt like he had stepped into the world of the movie "National Treasure."
Feeling amused, Sū Yán deployed a nano-drone to fly into the church. He then walked inside and sat on a pew. Opening his All-Seeing Eye and scanning, he was so shocked he couldn't close his mouth.
Sū Yán's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it would jump out of his chest. Beneath the church was a vast space. The System's scanning range was 100 meters, and the drone's remote control range was 1 kilometer, after which it only had recording function. Sū Yán took a deep breath. Before it got dark, he went out and found an electronics store, buying a laptop.
He opened a web browser and started searching for the name Benjamin. The search results marked him as an explorer and treasure hunter. He hadn't expected to actually find him. Looking at Benjamin, who bore a striking resemblance to the actor Nicolas Cage, Sū Yán finally understood what world he had arrived in.
"Brother Tongzi, Brother Tongzi, come out quickly! I know which world I'm in! Is it the movie "National Treasure"?" Sū Yán excitedly called out to the System.
The System flickered and popped out: "What are you shouting about? Don't you let me sleep? You idiot. Oh my~ you've actually discovered something amazing!"
"To tell you the truth, Host, the first mission world you're in is a synthetic world full of benefits, intended to help new Hosts grow stronger quickly so they can face future mission challenges. The System is not allowed to remind the Host; everything relies on the Host's own discovery."
"I can only say this much. You have to fight for your benefits yourself. However, you're quite lucky this time; you've discovered a different world. I'll give you a reward! Stop bothering me now; I'm going to catch up on sleep!"
Sū Yán checked the System interface.
Host discovered new mission world "National Treasure," received reward: Unlocked Farm Mall.