Two thousand mid-grade spirit stones can only increase storage by ten grams. To increase it to one kilogram, at least two hundred thousand mid-grade spirit stones are needed!
Mid-grade spirit stones are such precious treasures that only Golden Core stage cultivators can use them, and they are rarely circulated.
To meet Zhang Wei's needs is probably not very feasible.
"Notify everyone, all units hurry up, moving out in seven days."
Transferring the floating city!
Calculating at an exchange rate of seven food coins per mid-grade spirit stone, two thousand mid-grade spirit stones are needed to extract one kilogram, and that's without any loss.
One hundred and forty thousand food coins per kilogram…
It's about one-tenth the price of Scarlet Sugar. Coupled with its volatile nature, it's only average for Zhang Wei.
However, the spiritual energy crystal's attribute is of utmost importance, almost supporting the cultivation civilization. It's a very basic ingredient and must be stored in larger quantities.
Three types of pills are laid out in front of Zhang Wei.
Yellow Dragon Pill, Golden Marrow Pill, and Foundation Establishment Pill!
The first two are pills that increase cultivation below the tenth level of Qi Refining. The Foundation Establishment Pill is used to enhance physique and break through cultivation realms.
Piled up beside them are the raw materials for these three pills.
He picked up the Yellow Dragon Pill and ate it.
Zhang Wei smacked his lips and said, "Hmm… it's a bit sweet, a bit bitter, with a strong medicinal taste inside, not delicious at all."
"Golden Marrow Pill is even worse, it's all bitterness. However, the spiritual energy is quite rich, with a fresh feeling unique to spiritual energy."
"This Foundation Establishment Pill… has even more spiritual energy. The medicinal properties should keep the spiritual energy constantly circulating, somewhat like something that promotes blood circulation."
"These medicinal ingredients almost have only one effect, which is to promote nutrient absorption!"
"The general idea is to prevent energy from being wasted and instead store it within cells…"
"Spiritual energy is an energy that dissipates, it's very active. When consumed, it's absorbed and dissipated in proportion. These medicinal ingredients change the proportion, and meditating is also to allow the body to absorb more."
"To make spiritual energy the building material of the body, not fuel."
"Isn't this thing just a digestive aid, strengthening digestion and promoting absorption…"
"Cultivators, in order to absorb more spiritual energy, make their bodies go through abstinence, refusing to absorb normal nutrients, and completely remodeling their bodies for spiritual energy."
"This leads to the degeneration of gastrointestinal function. Even the nutrients in various delicacies are wasted a lot."
"To improve their physique and enhance nutrient absorption, gastrointestinal function must be improved!"
"Only children from poor families need to go through abstinence, attempting to increase spiritual energy intake. This bad habit must be changed!"
"To improve gastrointestinal function, dietary fiber needs to be increased. Spinach, yam, celery, oranges, and the like should be very good…"
"After years of abstinence, the beneficial bacteria in the intestines should all be dead, right?"
"The best way to cultivate beneficial bacteria is to make and drink yogurt, which is very effective."
"Kiwis, tomatoes, etc. These foods contain some acidic substances, which can also stimulate intestinal wall peristalsis to a certain extent and secrete certain digestive enzymes, promoting food digestion, thus having a certain effect of promoting absorption."
Zhang Wei already had an idea.
Compared to the mystical concoctions of traditional Chinese medicine, cooking methods suited him better.
First, he would use the Jade Onion from the Kingdom of Clouds, which is an excellent source of dietary fiber. As for acidic foods, seawater vinegar is quite abundant.
Then there's the Mighty Spinach from the Kingdom of Clouds. After eating it, it has a powerful aphrodisiac effect, granting immense strength, greatly enhancing physique, and reportedly prolonging stamina.
"Then it's decided!"
…
An hour later, Zhang Wei gathered quite a few people.
Including Shao Feng, who was studying ancient texts, Qi Refining stage cultivators under Zhuo Bufan's command, and a group of assassins and hunters who were researching inner strength and true energy.
"I've been itching to cook lately, so I've come up with a few new recipes. Please come and try them."
Upon hearing that Zhang Wei himself was cooking, everyone was immediately delighted.
Zhang Wei's culinary skills were evident to all. Although he occasionally cooked, there were too many people in the West Hall, and very few had the fortune to taste his creations.
Shao An and Tang Zhihun led a group of apprentice chefs to observe, curious to see what good things the principal had come up with this time.
Zhang Wei gestured with his hands, "Everyone, please taste this Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs!"
What?
Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs?
The principal is making such a common dish?
Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs is one of the classic traditional famous dishes. It is primarily made with pork loin, seasoned with flour, starch, vinegar, tomato sauce, and other ingredients. It is sweet and sour, whetting the appetite.
However, if the principal is making it, there must be something extraordinary about it!
Zhang Wei lifted the large pot, and ton after ton of Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs were served.
Zhang Wei's pot was specially made, as large as a small truck, capable of cooking over ten tons of ingredients at once. Zhang Wei could operate fifty such pots simultaneously without any sign of panic.
Shao An leaned closer, sniffed the aroma, and looked at the small ribs.
"They seem to be ribs from miniature pigs. These pigs are very small, their meat is tender, and they have much less fat than ordinary pigs, making them ideal for stir-frying. Moreover, the ribs are white and soft, almost like cartilage, and can be chewed and eaten."
Making Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs is not difficult. It requires selecting high-quality pork loin, pounding it to loosen the fibers, then adding cooking wine, salt, white pepper, and eggs to marinate the pork loin.
The marinated pork loin is then coated with an appropriate amount of starch and excess starch is brushed off.
This step requires great care. If the batter is too thick, it will affect the taste; if it's too thin, the meat will become tough after frying. Great control over the heat is required. The quality of a chef's Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs depends entirely on their heat control.
There's also a method of coating with dry flour, which has a higher success rate than a batter.
Next, heat oil in a pan. The floured pork ribs are placed in the oil and fried over low heat. Then, they are removed and deep-fried twice. The first fry cooks them, and the subsequent high-heat fry makes the surface crispy.
Clean the oil in the pot, leaving only a small amount. Add tomatoes, white vinegar, salt, sugar, starch water, and other ingredients, and thicken over high heat.
Finally, add the fried pork ribs and stir-fry until evenly coated with the sauce. Turn off the heat and serve. Sprinkle with a little toasted white sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions, and the Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs are complete.
Shao An said, "It seems that in addition to the ingredients mentioned above, some vegetables have been added, giving off a fresh aroma."