Bonus Extra: Interlude · Shisui's Hobbies 1
(I've been so busy lately that I completely forgot about the big meal I promised a reader, so I quickly came up with a food-themed side story ୧(๑•̀⌄•́๑)૭)
2 will be sent tomorrow morning >ᴗoಣ)
As everyone knows, secluded cultivation is an incredibly tedious and boring thing.
The [Metamorphosis] that elevates one's realm requires staying within a semi-enclosed biological cocoon.
It is also necessary to remain conscious for extended periods, control the Rc Cells in the body, and ensure complete control over the energy flowing into the body.
Developing more skills requires continuous and repeated experiments.
Therefore, there are occasional times when I get a little impatient with the practice.
At this time, Shisui would also slack off and do something interesting to change his mood.
For example, today.
Having just captured a Beastfolk that smelled quite delicious, Shisui felt a long-awaited urge to eat.
Shisui did not continue his cultivation or research on the Composite Radiant Feathers.
Instead, they opened Alternate Space and retrieved the prey that had been sealed away.
The remains were sealed in Koukaku), and since the time of death wasn't too late, they were still quite fresh.
To be honest, since he developed the convenient and quick method of absorbing energy through Flesh Crystals, he has indeed reduced the frequency of consuming flesh.
It wasn't that he was tired of the delicious taste of flesh and blood.
Rather, it was his curiosity that drove him to wander around until he was about to go into seclusion for cultivation.
Hmm, it's kind of like being so engrossed in a game that you forget to eat.
As Shisui walked forward, lost in thought, he carried the Beastfolk named Hua Yixuan (Chapter 252) in his hand.
In the ruins of Yin City, most of the high-rise buildings closer to the inland were not flooded by the sea.
Therefore, finding a clean and spacious kitchen is quite easy.
Shisui picked and chose, and soon found a kitchen in a penthouse duplex apartment that he liked.
The kitchen of this duplex apartment faces a floor-to-ceiling window offering panoramic views, and the interior is decorated simply yet exudes luxury.
With a flash, Shisui passed through space and entered the apartment.
The semi-open kitchen includes a bar counter for mixing drinks.
The owner of this house must have fled in a hurry; the wine cabinet next to it was wide open, causing many fine bottles of wine to break on the floor.
The air was filled with a faint smell of alcohol and the fragrance of flowers and fruits.
The taste of the wine blended surprisingly well with the sweet scent emanating from Hua Yixuan.
Shisui glanced at the surviving wines on the wine rack.
They were all brands he didn't recognize.
Suddenly, his gaze stopped at the edge of the second row.
There's a bottle of white wine there; it looks like it would go well with the chocolate cake.
"Hmm, I want some dessert."
Shisui is always an action-oriented person who does whatever comes to mind, and he decided on the spot to have dessert before the meal.
As for the main course, with so much red wine here, we'll naturally make red wine braised meat.
As for why it's not dessert after the meal...
Because he wants to eat chocolate cake right now.
With a single thought, Zi Sui Shisui a flurry of Feather Powder throughout the kitchen.
The dust and trash were cleared away instantly, and the kitchen and surrounding area were immediately emptied.
The white wine that Shisui had chosen was held aloft by several Radiant Feathers and presented to Shisui.
His fingertips lightly touched the bottle, Koukaku covered it. As his Psychic Energy surged, the temperature inside the Koukaku began to drop.
Immediately afterwards, Shisui took out the kitchen utensils stored in the Alternate Space, and his Bikaku extended from behind him as he began to process the ingredients.
Several Radiant Feathers also appeared in the kitchen, assisting the Bikaku.
His hands Shisui, held sharp kitchen knives, and he began to break down the ingredients.
The belly meat, shoulder meat, ribs, and the tentacles that this Demon Race possessed were quickly separated with fluid movements.
This is the cut of meat used for red wine stew.
Bikaku retrieved various vegetables rich in Psychic Energy stored in the Alternate Space.
While the Kagune were busy, Shisui crushed the rest of the ingredients into a paste and shaped it into a cake.
And that's how the authentic chocolate cake was born.
(Author's rant: Do you even know how to bake a cake...?)
Shisui: It looks like cake, and it tastes like cake, so tell me, is this a cake or not?
Author: Well, whatever makes you happy (chokes)
While they were still preparing the ingredients, Shisui released the white wine that was encased in Koukaku.
Holding the bottle, I felt the coolness of its chilled state.
"Wave!"
Opening the wine bottle.
Shisui gently shook the bottle for a moment, allowing the air to fully interact with the wine inside.
Unlike red wine, white wine does not require long decanting.
Furthermore, his keen senses allow him to quickly determine whether any unpleasant odors inside have completely dissipated.
In just a moment, the sobering-up process was complete.
A glass goblet with faceted, gem-like edges appears.
Shisui held the bottom of the bottle with one hand, tilted it slightly, and the clear liquid floated into the glass.
The pale yellow, transparent liquor swayed gently, and even in the dim light, the glass refracted a dazzling array of colors.
As the alcohol evaporates, a refreshing fruity aroma is released, lingering around Shisui's nose.
The sweetness of the chocolate cake at hand, combined with its slightly tart fruity flavor, is incredibly tempting.
Shisui picked up his preferred chopsticks and took a piece of cake.
The cake melts in your mouth with its slightly sweet flavor.
Compared to the first meal she ate after arriving on Ruolan Star, Hua Yixuan was more like milk chocolate.
It lacks the bitterness of traditional chocolate, instead offering a silky smoothness reminiscent of light cream.
Shisui even faintly detected a slight licorice flavor.
He picked up the poured white wine and took a small sip.
The Psychic Energy concentrated in the wine gently exploded in the mouth, creating a taste similar to sparkling wine.
Then, a slightly tart fruity aroma spreads across the tongue, blending with the sweetness of the cake.
The creamy texture of the milk chocolate cake was instantly brought out.
Shisui took another sip, satisfied.
As expected of a nobleman who knows how to enjoy life, the wine he chooses is truly excellent.
While enjoying the cake and white wine, Shisui also spared some attention to control the Kagune.
At this point, all the ingredients for the red wine stew have been prepared.