It was just about mealtime, and there were quite a few people eating. Henry Clark was just about to get his food when he heard a voice call out, “Henry, over here!”

Henry Clark turned his head and saw Edward Clark sitting at a table, waving at him enthusiastically.

This guy had already gotten a plate of food, piled high, and it seemed he had just arrived and hadn’t started eating yet.

As Henry Clark approached, Edward Clark lowered his voice and pointed at the plate in front of him. “Henry, this is the tiger-striped green python we hunted yesterday. Each person can only get one piece. Hurry up, or if others take it all, you won’t get any…”

Henry Clark frowned, looking disgusted. “Aren’t you sick of it yet?”

Edward Clark scratched his head. “I don’t even know if it tastes good. I just thought, since we killed it, it’d be a waste not to eat it…”

Not bothering to respond, Henry Clark went to get his food.

Because his body was weak, he made sure to get extra, especially more meat. Just as he was about to return to his seat, he hesitated for a moment, and, almost involuntarily, got a serving of python meat as well.

Only one serving allowed… No harm in trying it.

He sat down across from Edward Clark and started eating. As the food entered his stomach, sure enough, he saw his lifespan increase by +0.01, +0.01.

Very soon, he noticed something odd.

Rice, steamed buns, and the like only gave +0.01, but meat could give +0.02, +0.03, even 0.05. Of course, some vegetables could also have this effect.

After tasting everything, his eyes landed on the python meat. He hesitated, then picked up a small piece and put it in his mouth.

The next moment, Henry Clark’s eyes widened.

It wasn’t that the taste was amazing, but… the words that appeared on the Longevity Chart.

Nutritional supplement, lifespan: +0.5, +0.5…

It was actually fifty times more than rice!

Worth far more than beef or pork!

Henry Clark no longer cared about being sick of it. He picked up the python meat with his chopsticks and ate it in two bites.

Nutritional supplement, lifespan: +0.5, +0.5, +0.5…

In the blink of an eye, he had gained five days of life.

“Good stuff!”

He sighed in admiration, his eyes falling on the python meat on Edward Clark’s plate. He reached out with his chopsticks and took it.

Edward Clark was stunned. “Henry… what are you doing?”

Henry Clark said seriously, “This stuff gets really greasy if you eat too much. I’m worried you’ll feel sick… No need to thank me, this is what an older brother should do.”

With that, he swallowed it in one bite.

Edward Clark looked aggrieved: “……”

Let me just say thank you…

Chapter 007: Giving Up the Seat

After eating for a while, Henry Clark figured something out.

Meat also comes in different qualities. Regular farm-raised beef and lamb only have limited effects on lifespan, while wild game hunted from the mountains works much better. The stronger the beast, the better the effect.

Just like this tiger-striped green python, which had the cultivation of a late-stage third-level martial artist. Just two small pieces restored the more than ten days of lifespan he’d lost before, with some to spare.

After eating this, looking at the other food with their pitiful +0.01, Henry Clark lost all appetite.

He looked around, just thinking about how to get more, when he saw Samuel Clark walk in with four companions.

He saw them, and they saw him. With a sneer, Samuel Clark walked over, head held high, pride in his eyes. “Cousin Henry Clark, I have good news for you. After yesterday’s hunt, I broke through to the late stage of the Spirit Valley Realm!”

He was two years older than Henry Clark, and had reached the mid-stage Spirit Valley Realm half a year ago. Normally, it would take another two or three months to break through, so doing it early was indeed something to be proud of.

“Yeah, yeah, you’re always right!” Henry Clark replied blandly.

“……”

Samuel Clark’s face twitched, feeling frustrated enough to spit blood.

That line again…

Wasn’t this guy always the quiet type before?

How did he get so infuriating after just a few days?

Gritting his teeth, he said, “Sarcasm is useless. For martial artists, strength is what matters. I’m really looking forward to seeing what it’s like when you break through to the Spirit Valley Realm, cousin Henry Clark. But it’s been five years and you still haven’t succeeded. Who knows how much longer you’ll have to wait…”

Putting down his chopsticks, Henry Clark smiled brightly. “Looking forward to my breakthrough?”

Samuel Clark smirked. “If we’re at the same level, we can spar at the clan test in a few days. Even when you were at the Body Tempering Realm, you always ranked first in hunting. If you reach the Spirit Valley Realm, you surely won’t be weaker than me!”

Hearing it was a challenge, Henry Clark immediately lost interest. He was about to say something, but then thought of something else. His eyes flashed, and he stood up. “Forget it, I’m not going to waste words with you. Edward Clark and I are done eating, you guys can have the seats!”

“???”

Looking at the plates still piled high with food, Edward Clark fell into deep thought.

You’re done eating, but I’m not…

“All right, let’s go, give them the seats!”

Not bothering to explain, Henry Clark pulled him up.

Edward Clark had no choice but to pick up his tray and stand.

Not only was Edward Clark confused, but Samuel Clark was also stunned.

He was just provoking him, but as soon as he mentioned a spar, Henry Clark backed down?

Was he scared?

The more he thought about it, the more convinced he became, and he immediately held his head high, feeling he’d gained face in front of his friends.

“Well, we’ll gladly accept then, haha!”

He and his group sat down without hesitation, feeling quite superior.

Not wanting to waste any more words, Henry Clark walked to another empty table. Just as he sat down, he saw Edward Clark looking at him in confusion. “Henry, what are you…”