On one side of the Hengduan Mountain peak.
Various strong birds roamed the sky, showcasing their might.
They favored nesting on cliffs, and securing a spot here was also proof of strength.
Inside a cave on a cliff face, a giant bird was enjoying its freshly caught prey...
Rumble...
Rumble...
The giant bird was very unhappy!
Who was doing construction work?
Was there no consideration for public decency?
Didn't they know it was lunchtime!
But the rumbling sound grew closer, seemingly coming from the wall behind it.
"Nani..."
A giant drill burst through the earth!
The giant bird... the food... the nest...
Everything ceased to exist.
Zhang Wei wiped the sweat from his brow, standing with a sense of pride in the huge twenty-meter-diameter tunnel.
"Perhaps I have a more promising future in construction."
This straight tunnel sloped downwards, connecting the cliff face all the way to a pool of water.
Now, the task was to smash the bathtub.
Arriving at the other end of the tunnel, there was a wall, about twenty meters from the water pool. The stone and earth were already damp, and water stains were seeping out.
"This is it."
"Ten percent strength, without spiral scattering!"
For twenty meters of thickness, it was effortless even without spiral fist energy.
Cracks appeared inch by inch!
Soon, they covered the entire wall!
With a boom, rocks mixed with a torrent of water gushed out, flowing along the tunnel and pouring towards the cliff face!
"The cross-sectional area of the tunnel is between 185-197 square meters, and the water flow speed is between 15-21 meters per second... According to this, the discharge volume is about 2775-4137 tons per second."
"This hundred-meter-deep pool is not large in area, but it is very deep... As the depth decreases, the drainage speed will also decrease."
"Water storage capacity... drainage speed... it will take about 7-12 hours to drain half the water."
"I can wait, no rush..."
Zhang Wei floated in the air, continuously analyzing the current situation.
Beside him, the human-skin doll looked bewildered, completely unable to understand what Zhang Wei was saying.
*Clap clap clap~*
Even though it couldn't understand, it felt very impressive. Clapping at such a time was always the right thing to do.
The two waited patiently.
After only about ten minutes, the water flow suddenly stopped...
"What's going on?"
"Chef, a giant rock has blocked the outlet."
"Oh, no matter!"
With a gentle wave of his hand.
The giant rock was pulverized, and the opening was also enlarged.
The scattered fragments of broken stone were also swept away by the surging water.
"It's blocked again!"
"Hehehe, it seems some guardian beast has intervened."
Another punch.
The water continued to flow...
A mournful cry echoed from the water!
*Thud~*
It was blocked again.
"I want to see how many big rocks you can find."
A light punch.
Upon contact with the rock... the drill formed by his will shattered prematurely!
"How is this possible..."
"Something's wrong!"
The 'rock' blocking the water was actually oozing bloody water.
Could it be...
Zhang Wei moved closer.
The system's prompt immediately arrived.
[Detected collectible ingredient: Elder Turtle]
[Capture Level: 93]
[Type: Longevity Beast Species, Intelligent]
[Description: A type of turtle with very low edibility, possessing near-human intelligence, extremely high defense, and a lifespan of usually 2000-3000 years.]
[Description Two: The tortoise shell can be used in medicine or for making armor.]
"Intelligent species..."
"It's actually using its body to block the water flow, is it not afraid of death?"
He said.
Zhang Wei delivered another punch.
The Elder Turtle did not move, its will seeming incredibly firm.
The human-skin doll said, "Should we kill it? This is an excellent opportunity."
Zhang Wei shook his head. "There's no value in it. Although the Elder Turtle is powerful, there isn't much it can be used for. Killing it would just be a waste of energy..."
"Besides, it's protecting this pond, so there's no chance for it to get away and stop us. Now that I've injured it, an injured one... won't stand a chance."
"Let's go."
Saying that.
Zhang Wei, with the human-skin doll, left and soared into the sky, diving vertically into the center of the water pool.
The pool was clear.
Beneath the water, it was also vibrant and colorful.
Algae... goldfish... coral... clams...
It was like a dragon palace from a myth.
There were also many rugged structures, not in an Olympian style, likely made by the Elder Turtle.
It even knew how to decorate its home.
Art and emotion, truly a wise species of longevity.
"If it's smart enough, it won't stop me. It should know... I've already spared its life."
[Detected collectible ingredient: Lover's Coral]
[Capture Level: 85]
[Description: A dreamlike ingredient containing tender, fungal soft flesh. It is excellent whether eaten raw or cooked. The soft flesh is a single entity. When using, be careful not to remove it from the water, as it will be easily damaged.]
[Description Two: The ingredient contains a large amount of estrogen and male hormones, effectively promoting physical growth and development. After consumption, it will strengthen gender characteristics.]
[Description Three: The ingredient contains a large amount of hallucinogenic factors and estrogen, which can allow people to experience the fluttering emotions of love.]
Zhang Wei was overjoyed!
A pillow for a sleepy head!
The theme for the second dish was "Sweet Lovers," and he had originally intended a sweet food theme...
If he used this, it would be absolutely perfect!
Furthermore, the ingredient's level was as high as 85, which was the highest level ingredient Zhang Wei possessed, second only to the Silver Apple.
With this as the main ingredient, it would be a worthy match even for the formless ingredients.
"Speaking of which, that Elder Turtle actually did a good deed. Otherwise, this Lover's Coral would have been ruined."
Begin extraction!
Extracting Lover's Coral is extremely difficult. On one hand, the coral's shell is incredibly hard, even comparable to the skin of a Silver Apple.
On the other hand, the fungal soft flesh inside... is not actual flesh.
It's somewhat like a balloon filled with minced meat and broth... a water balloon.
Yet, the outer layer of this balloon is extremely thin, so fragile that it will tear apart under its own weight if it leaves the water. This is also one of the reasons why it cannot be removed from the water.
The human-skin doll swam over, looking at Zhang Wei's dazed expression and knew that this coral forest was definitely not simple!
"Chef, is it very precious?"
The human-skin doll's special skill allowed it to transmit sound even underwater.
Zhang Wei waved his hand to summon a golden bell shield and exhaled water.
Then he said, "Level 85, what do you think?"
The human-skin doll exclaimed, "Level 85! This place has ingredients this high in level, besides the Silver Apple!"
"Truly astonishing!"
"Chef, don't let it go!"
"Of course not. However, I will need to concentrate on processing the ingredient soon. Don't stray too far from me, as even a slight disturbance in the water could cause me to fail."
"Don't worry, I can form a sac with my own body. You will be absolutely safe inside."
"Good!"
The human-skin doll's body can be soft, hard, and stretched, making it quite useful.
Even clay wouldn't be this versatile.
The human-skin doll made itself thin and huge, then sprouted countless fingers to grab rocks on the seabed and anchor itself.
A simple underwater windbreak was thus created.