Before venturing into the Mother River, Gary Smith used a bronze millet grain to trace the steps of his previous cooking success and passed it under the watchful heat of the Foodlust Crucible for an extended upgrade.
Even with a busy schedule, there's always time to grab a meal; one must fill up and buff up before setting off!
Especially considering he carries the Taboo Curse Mark, his luck has been less than great. He needed something from the luck-based skills to even out his karma!
Although the buff from the talent of the Master of the Gate refreshed randomly, the same ingredients and methods had higher chances of producing similar abilities.
This was definitely not a desperate attempt at making himself feel better!
As Gary Smith pondered these thoughts, he paid the price - a drop of blood. After entertaining the overzealous Foodlust Crucible, he saw the buff this time: [Great Fortune].
