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The golden glow of the setting sun gradually sank below the treetops, and the evening breeze carried the fresh scent of grass and trees.
Just as Jiang Zhen was about to leadLittle Lan Xi to sit down on a stone bench and chat for a while, he felt his clothes being gently tugged.
Looking down, I saw little Lan Xi looking up, her bright blue eyes misty, her soft voice tinged with grievance: "Brother Ah Zhen... I'm hungry."
She had only recently taken human form, and her body was still adapting to it, so she was expending more energy than a typical six-year-old child. Right now, her stomach was empty, and even the fingers gripping the hem of her clothes were a little weak.
Jiang Zhen paused for a moment, then gently pattedLittle Lan Xi 's soft head and softened his voice:
"Wait, brother will make you something delicious!"
With a thought, the storage ring on his finger flashed with a faint light, and he took out the remains of the Evil Spirit Orca he had hunted.
That orca had over four thousand years of cultivation, and its physical body contained abundant soul power and nutrients, which was just right to nourish Lan Xi , who had just transformed into human form.
A pale blue water elemental soul force, carrying half a piece of orca meat, floated out of the ring and landed on the bluestone platform beside it.
The piece of meat was about half a person's height, with a grayish-black skin, firm texture, and a faint fishy smell.
Little Lan Xi curiously came closer, reaching out her little hand to touch it, but then withdrew it as if shy, only staring with her big eyes.
Jiang Zhen didn't let her get close. He condensed a finer strand of water-based soul power at his fingertips—this soul power was so well-controlled that it was now like an invisible knife, precisely slicing through the orca meat.
With a "sizzle" sound, the outer layer with fascia was cut off, revealing the tender, pale pink flesh inside.
Then, after a few more cuts, the meat was divided into small, evenly sized pieces. Two pieces were picked out separately, while the rest were put back into the storage ring for safekeeping.
"This is the flesh of the Evil Spirit Orca ."
While removing the fine tendons from the meat, Jiang Zhen explained toLittle Lan Xi ...
"It contains dozens of times more protein than beef, and eating it can help you grow taller."
Little Lan Xi nodded as if she understood, but her eyes never left the two pieces of flesh, and her little nose twitched slightly.
Enter the kitchen.
After processing the meat, I took out the seasonings I had bought earlier.
Heat oil in a wok...
"Sizzle—" As soon as the slices of meat hit the pot, they released an enticing aroma. The pale pink meat quickly turned into a light white, with the edges curling up slightly and a hint of caramelization.
Jiang Zhen gently turned the food over with a shovel, his movements practiced—he knew how to cook in his previous life, and he occasionally cooked for himself after transmigrating, which was much more comfortable than eating dry rations.
He chopped the other piece of meat into small pieces, put it in a clay pot, added some spring water, and then simmered it over a fire.
Before long, a bubbling sound came from the earthenware pot, and white steam carrying a rich aroma of meat wafted out.
Lan Xi 's mouth watered, her little hands gripping the edge of the stone bench tightly, her eyes fixed on the pottery jar.
"Almost done."
Seeing her anxious expression, Jiang Zhen couldn't help but laugh. He placed the fried orca meat slices into a clean wooden plate and sprinkled some salt on top.
He didn't dare put in too many seasonings, afraid that Little Lan Xi wouldn't be used to it.
As soon as the meat slices cooled down a little, he picked up a piece and held it to Little Lan Xi 's mouth: "Be careful, it's hot."
Little Lan Xi leaned over, took a small bite, and her eyes lit up instantly.
Orca meat is naturally tender, and Jiang Zhen pan-fried it until it's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a slightly salty taste, and it's not dry at all when you chew it.
She ate in small bites, her cheeks bulging like a little squirrel stealing food. After finishing one piece, she would stretch out her little mouth for more, mumbling as she spoke:
"It's delicious...I want more."
Jiang Zhen patiently fed her a few pieces and then served her a small bowl of the soup he had prepared.
The soup had been simmered until it turned milky white, with a thin layer of oil floating on top. It tasted incredibly delicious.
Little Lan Xi held the small bowl and sipped the water with a spoon. Occasionally, a few drops would spill, and Jiang Zhen would take out a handkerchief to wipe them clean for her, his movements as natural as if he had done it a thousand times.
By the time the two finished eating, it was completely dark.
Jiang Zhen cleaned up the pots and pans, then fetched a basin of spring water, heated it slightly to lukewarm, and came back to helpLittle Lan Xi wash up.
Little Lan Xi used warm water to wipe her face for the first time, and she squinted her eyes comfortably, her little head even swaying slightly, and the tips of her ears were even pink.
Jiang Zhen wiped her hands and face, and then soaked her feet in warm water. Throughout the whole process, Lan Xi was very well-behaved.
It only occasionally kicks the water with its toes, splashing up tiny droplets.
After washing up, Jiang Zhen ledLittle Lan Xi into the room, which contained only a simple wooden bed.
He was just about to placeLittle Lan Xi on the inside of the bed and turn around to lay the blanket on the floor when he felt his clothes being pulled again.
Lan Xi lay on the bed, her little hands tightly gripping his clothes, her eyes filled with fear, her voice soft: "Brother Ah Zhen... don't leave."
She had just taken human form and was still afraid of the dark and unfamiliar environment. She only felt safe when she was with Jiang Zhen.
Jiang Zhen looked at her wet eyes and his heart softened.
He sighed, but couldn't bring himself to refuse, so he took off his coat and lay down on the outside of the bed.
WhenLittle Lan Xi saw that he wasn't leaving, she immediately moved closer to him, resting her little head on his arm. After a while, she started breathing softly, her cheeks flushed slightly.
Jiang Zhen waited until she was sound asleep before gently pulling his arm out and tiptoeing out of bed.
He only woke up around noon, so he's not sleepy at all now.
Besides, he never went to bed this early in his previous life either.
Jiang Zhen spread a thick animal skin blanket on the ground, and then took out a jade bottle from his storage ring.
The bottle is engraved with light patterns, and each bottle contains three pale green Soul Nourishing Pills.
He poured one pill into his palm; the pill gleamed faintly.
Whether or not you can absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring when breaking through to the Soul Master realm depends on it...
He tilted his head back and swallowed the pill. Instead of the usual warm flow of spiritual energy from the pill, a refreshing medicinal power rushed straight to the top of his head, like a fine spring slowly soaking into his tense spiritual sea.
He is now at level 27, and his second spirit ring is a high age of 9,400 years.
If one wants to absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring when advancing to the Soul Master level, one must first improve one's mental strength—otherwise, the mental impact of the ten-thousand-year soul ring may very well turn him into a senile person.
When he closed his eyes and circulated his soul power, pale blue water elements surrounded him.
He could clearly perceive the subtle fluctuations of every element, and even the previous sluggishness with the two high-age soul rings was somewhat alleviated due to the expansion of his sea of consciousness.
The effects of the Soul Nourishing Pill were slowly released, gradually strengthening his spiritual foundation and paving the way for him to absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring in the future.
A moment later, Jiang Zhen activated the "Mysterious Water Enlightenment Technique" and began cultivating his soul power.
Pale blue water elements rapidly gathered around him, enveloping his body like a thin film of water, while his soul power flowed slowly through his meridians...
The night breeze blew through the windows of the wooden house, bringing with it the sound of the blue silver grass swaying gently outside.
On the bed, Lan Xi 's breathing remained even, while Jiang Zhen's mind was completely immersed in cultivation. The water elements around him rose and fell gently with his breath, as if blending into the night...
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