Bang!
A large iron pot was placed on the stove.
The iron pot fit the stove perfectly, as if it were custom-made for it.
Chen Yu, however, couldn't get excited.
Did you think this was luck?
No!
This was all lifespan.
Fortunately, he could eat fragrant rice, and just thinking about it made him excited.
Clang, clang, clang.
Chen Yu brought the wooden bucket containing the Daoxiang rice and clear water to the kitchen.
He washed the Daoxiang rice with clear water.
Chen Yu didn't pour away the rice washing water either; instead, he collected it in another wooden bucket.
These were resources!
He could sell them to others later.
Even now, Chen Yu kept his face-washing water, waiting to sell it.
After washing the rice,
Chen Yu poured some more clear water into the iron pot and added the washed rice.
[Cave Reminder: Adding 1 Nether Soul can provide 1 hour of energy]
Energy added.
A "whoosh" sound came from the stove pit as flames erupted.
Chen Yu took out a few more pieces of wood and spent some time chopping them with his Adventurous Gale Sword, using 3 units of wood to craft a simple pot lid and place it on top.
"Done."
Having done all this, Chen Yu raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Boss, what are you doing?"
Hei Dou squatted on the stove, looking curious.
"Iron pot braised rice."
Chen Yu's eyes twinkled with a smile.
To make a delicious bowl of rice, you didn't need high-tech products like a rice cooker.
An iron pot was enough.
He also had to thank the half-year he spent at his grandmother's house, which taught him that iron pots could also braise rice, and that there would be a layer of rice crust on the pot.
Crispy and crunchy!
There was no rice crust to eat in the cave, so Chen Yu considered making some himself.
Using this large iron pot.
The time spent at his grandmother's house had equipped Chen Yu with a lot of knowledge, and it was now time for that knowledge to shine.
"Braised rice, is it delicious?"
Hei Dou's eyes suddenly sparkled, his two dark eyes turning into starry eyes.
"The true essence of feasting is dry rice; if you can't even get dry rice, what kind of feasting is that?" Chen Yu scoffed, "We still have wheat, if only we could get a mill..."
Chen Yu suddenly covered his mouth with his hand.
His eyes widened, swallowing the words that were about to escape.
He couldn't say it!
This luck set was a bit strange.
It not only brought good luck but also seemed to be linked to Chen Yu's lifespan.
If he went out exploring later,
And found a blueprint?
Chen Yu figured he'd be singing a swan song for himself.
"Will it be roasted meat with braised rice later?" Hei Dou tilted his head.
"I'm planning to make some radish stewed beef as well, and we still have some of that scaled beef from last time," Chen Yu said, and as soon as he finished speaking, he saw the light in Hei Dou's eyes shine even brighter.
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Both eyes were starry.
"What are you so excited about?" Chen Yu said with a wry smile. "You can't use chopsticks anyway, just eat your roasted meat quietly. I'll give you a bowl of soup later."
"You eat meat, I drink soup, you're truly my good big brother." Hei Dou said with disdain.
"Hey!"
Chen Yu raised his hand and patted Hei Dou's head, glaring at him.
"You little cub, you're quite picky. I'll give you chopsticks, and you'll use them for me later. If you can't, I'll cut off your anchor."
"Then let me shapeshift first," Hei Dou said.
"Huh?!"
Chen Yu looked at him blankly.
"You can shapeshift?"
"Look at Kuka, the dullard, he's become a beastman. Why can't I, a dignified spirit beast, shapeshift?" Hei Dou shouted, glaring.
Kuka: (￣ェ￣;)
Kuka: I feel insulted.
Despite this, he dared not say anything.
Hei Dou was the second-in-command.
How could he dare to speak carelessly to his superior?
Moreover, his attention was currently focused on Rou Si, and even after being beaten by Chen Yu, Rou Si still had ulterior motives.
Most importantly, Jack couldn't defeat him either, and he couldn't control him at all.
Kuka had to guard his own rear.
Chen Yu, who had placed a stone block and sat in the kitchen, blinked.
"How do you shapeshift?"
"What, boss, are you planning to invest in me?" Hei Dou suddenly jumped down from the stove with a fawning expression, placing his small paws on Chen Yu's legs and massaging them.
Seeing Hei Dou's solicitous expression, Chen Yu felt that something was amiss.
"I'm just asking."
Hei Dou grinned and gently pressed his small hands on Chen Yu's calf.
"Boss~~~ Investing in me is super valuable. If my abilities grow, I can get more and rarer resources for you in the future. I'm a top-tier spirit beast in terms of talent, high investment, high returns, it's awesome!"
Hei Dou also gave Chen Yu a thumbs-up.
Superb!
Speaking of which, Chen Yu was indeed quite interested in this matter and asked curiously, "What do you need?"
Upon hearing this, Hei Dou became even more energetic, his dark eyes shining like stars: "Spirit Beast Evolution Potion or Blood Pills, these can be bought in city-states or from some wandering merchants."
"Are they expensive?"
"Expensive for others, but for you, boss, it's no big deal."
"Alright, if I encounter them, I can consider it within my capabilities," Chen Yu said. "I'll invest in you."
"Heh..."
Hei Dou's eyes were almost narrowed into crescent moons.
"You're truly my good big brother."
"I hope you remember those words. If you dare to grow rebellious and betray me, I'll directly cut off your anchor," Chen Yu said with a laugh.
Hei Dou suddenly felt a chill in his groin and clamped his legs together.
"Kuka, can we encounter wandering merchants outside our cave?" Chen Yu said.
Kuka nodded vigorously.
"Do you need blood pills?" Chen Yu whispered. Kuka's eyes immediately widened. "Boss, are you planning to invest in me too? Let me tell you..."
"Stop!" Chen Yu raised his hand.
Why were they all so enthusiastic at the mention of investment?
"Just tell me if you need it or not."
"I don't need blood pills," Kuka shook his head. "I am a beastman, also a branch of the human race. Blood pills are for the evolution of beast-kind that have not yet shapeshifted."
"What do you need?"
"Ice Clear Spring Water."
Kuka licked his lips and whispered tentatively.
"Boss, if you can give me some Ice Clear Spring Water to increase my elemental affinity, I definitely won't let you down in the future."
Spring water, eh!
Chen Yu had plenty of this stuff.
"I can lend you some, no, this should be called enterprise support," Chen Yu whispered. "20 Cave Rats for 100ml. Tell me how much you want me to support you."
"Boss, are you serious!"
Kuka's eyes suddenly widened, and he stared at Chen Yu for a long time.
"I... I'll accept as much support as I can get. Don't just say 20 Cave Rats, I'm willing to give 50 Cave Rats."
"Alright, as you said, 50 Cave Rats for 100ml."
"Ah?"
Kuka: ⊙▃⊙
He was stunned.
He stared blankly at Chen Yu, his eyes wide open.
"Do you want enterprise support? This support quota is limited," Chen Yu tilted his head. "Didn't you say yourself that you're willing to give 50 Cave Rats? Are you not willing anymore?"
"I want it!" Kuka nodded vigorously. "Do I need to fill out any application reports?"
When he was an apprentice mage in the city-state, he generally had to write all sorts of reports to apply for things.
Without a word, Chen Yu took out a bucket of Ice Clear Spring Water with a thud.
"This is 1L. No application needed, approved!"