[Discovered Storable Ingredient: Jelly Deer]
[Origin: Wolf Valley]
[Capture Level: 5-38 (Capture Difficulty)]
[Type: Special Variety]
[Introduction: A fantastical creature born between forest springs and streams, it feeds on various ripe fruits year-round. Its entire body glows with a translucent fluorescence.
Naturally cautious and timid, if severely startled, or captured and imprisoned, it has a high probability of disintegrating into a paste, becoming a low-quality juice.
Jelly deer meat, as its name suggests, is crystal clear like jelly, with a Q-弹 texture, fresh and sweet, a perfect fusion of meat and fruit!]
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Truly a good thing!
Zhang Wei said, "I naturally believe in your technique, but your tools are too dirty."
A butcher looked at the gleaming knives and said, "We naturally know the characteristics of the Jelly Deer. While the knives aren't new, they've all been washed with water and fire and won't leave any bloodstains."
Zhang Wei pondered for a moment.
He waved his hand and produced a sprig of emerald green bamboo.
A very ordinary ingredient, bamboo sap has the effect of soothing the stomach, with a capture level of only one.
Zhang Wei waved his hand, sliced the bamboo into thin pieces, and repeatedly roasted them over a flame…
"This is…"
"A bamboo knife!"
The butcher's eyes widened, clearly understanding Zhang Wei's intention.
Zhang Wei replied, "Precisely. Even after cleaning ironware, that metallic taste will ruin the delicate flavor of the deer meat."
On Blue Star.
Some ultra-high-end tofu, pastries, jellies, etc., require cotton thread, bamboo knives, or porcelain shards for cutting.
It's not a rare practice.
A butcher questioned, "While bamboo knives are good, they aren't sharp enough. Even though Jelly Deer meat is tender, it's still difficult to process with a bamboo knife."
"Regarding this… it's simply a matter of physique."
With Zhang Wei's current strength, he could cleave through a skyscraper with his bare hands.
Moreover, Zhang Wei himself was a master swordsman. When it came to using a blade…
The small bamboo knife danced in his palm, while the butchers' eyes widened in astonishment.
Unexpectedly…
"A high-level chef… has such extensive experience in ingredient preparation!"
Normally, such tasks would be handled by the sous chefs.
The head chef's energy should be focused on the culinary flavor.
*Sizzle~*
Deer blood spurted out.
It precisely dripped into the container below.
A rich fruity aroma blasted through the room. The blood of the Jelly Deer was also like fruit juice!
The portly general and the butchers took a deep breath.
Their faces were full of intoxication.
A butcher put down his knife and sat on a chair, "No matter how many times I smell it, it's always so soul-stirring."
"Exactly, it's like being in a forest wonderland, feeling as if birds are chirping in your ears…"
If the Jelly Deer were to melt, with the blood and meat merging, the juice would become viscous and much sweeter. But this would also destroy its refreshing quality, making it inferior.
Under Zhang Wei's efforts, a stag weighing several hundred pounds was completely butchered in ten minutes.
[Storage Complete: Jelly Deer]
[Replication Time: 85 Days]
The Jelly Deer's capture level was relatively high, so this was normal.
Zhang Wei stored the ingredient in the Treasury, leaving about two liters of deer blood, "Take this and share it. It's not much."
Everyone immediately exclaimed with joy, "Really?"
Such a high-class delicacy was not something their status would allow them to enjoy.
At most, after finishing their work, they might lick the residue off their knives.
Two liters…
That was beyond their wildest dreams.
…………
After dealing with the Jelly Deer, Zhang Wei immediately returned to the kitchen.
The medicinal soup was still simmering, untouched.
"It seems about time."
Saying that, Zhang Wei wheeled over the dining cart and placed the medicinal soup steadily on it.
He then promptly headed to Wolf Butcher's bunker.
Passing through layers of guards, Zhang Wei once again entered the underground room filled with the scent of medicine.
Compared to a few hours ago, Wolf Butcher's complexion had worsened.
Wolf Butcher chuckled and said, "Why did it take so long? I could smell the food half an hour ago. Do you know the torment of waiting for deliciousness?"
"Good food is worth the wait."
Zhang Wei said, "Everyone outside, I need to have a private chat with Mr. Wolf Butcher."
The physician by his side adopted a stern demeanor and said, "No, the patient's condition is very dangerous. I absolutely will not allow him to be out of my sight."
"Get out."
Zhang Wei repeated.
"Unless you kill me, I will be responsible for the patient to the end!"
Zhang Wei put down the food cart and was about to act.
Wolf Butcher, standing nearby, helplessly stopped him.
"This old doctor has been with me for over forty years. There's no issue. Just say what you need to say."
"Besides, the security here is tight. My closest confidantes can't come and go as they please, so you don't need to worry about him leaking any secrets."
Since Wolf Butcher said so.
Zhang Wei had no choice.
Zhang Wei opened the clay pot, and the aroma wafted out.
"Nothing much, I just wanted to hear about Steel Man's story."
"Steel Man…"
A look of nostalgia appeared on Wolf Butcher's face.
The story happened twenty years ago. At that time, Wolf Valley was not as prosperous as it is now, and the leader of Wolf Valley was the second generation Wolf Butcher.
The Wolf Butcher Zhang Wei knew was named Terry, and he was the sworn brother of the second-generation Wolf Butcher. At that time, the beastly disasters in Wolf Valley were still very severe. The second-generation Wolf Butcher often led the Wolf Valley militia on campaigns to exterminate carnivorous beasts. Due to injuries, the second-generation Wolf Butcher had only one son.
This son inherited all the hopes of the second-generation Wolf Butcher. They wished for him to become a mighty man, as if forged from steel, and thus named him Steel Man.
One day, a Level 69 Fang Hound attacked Roast Meat Castle. All the Wolf Valley militia fought to the death.
Terry, as the personal guard of the second-generation Wolf Butcher, should have protected him with his life. However, during the battle, Terry was hit by the Fang Hound's sonic attack and fell unconscious.
When he awoke, the second-generation Wolf Butcher was already critically wounded and near death.
Under Terry's command, the remaining Wolf Valley militia finally repelled the Fang Hound.
In this battle, Terry's command skills were invaluable, demonstrating a talent no less than that of the second-generation Wolf Butcher. His prestige soared.
The second-generation Wolf Butcher, too gravely injured, died three days later at Roast Meat Castle.
Before he died, he instructed, "My son Steel Man… has the talent to inherit the title of Wolf Butcher… however…"
However, he didn't utter the rest of his words before passing away.
At this time, Steel Man was young, only fourteen years old, and his strength was negligible.
Everyone unanimously supported Terry as the third-generation Wolf Butcher, while Steel Man was to be trained as the crown prince and hand over the title when the time was right.
In the years that followed, Wolf Valley flourished even more under Terry's leadership.
Terry's progress was astonishing. It was rumored that his current strength already surpassed that of the second-generation Wolf Butcher and the current Terry.
He was also exceptionally intelligent, and many of Wolf Valley's business ventures were managed by him, all running smoothly.
Zhang Wei asked, "Then why haven't you abdicated to him?"
Wolf Butcher sighed deeply, "I am responsible for all of Wolf Valley. It's not the right time yet."
"What do you mean?"
"Steel Man is too young, too impulsive, just like I was decades ago."
Wolf Butcher continued, "In terms of both talent and strength, he is qualified. But I fear his personality will ultimately destroy him… and Wolf Valley…"