Exotic beast meat?

An hour later, a sudden knock sounded at the door.

Lu Feng immediately stopped his cultivation and asked, "Who is it?"

At this moment, the voice of a young man came from outside, "Captain Lu, I am here to deliver your lunch."

"Deliver lunch?!"

A look of confusion appeared in Lu Feng's eyes.

According to the rules, the County Yamen did not provide lunch; even captains were expected to go home to eat.

Seeing this, Lu Feng stood up and opened the door, only to see a young Yamen Runner standing outside, holding a wooden food box in his hand.

Lu Feng had seen this person before; he seemed to be the personal Yamen Runner who served the County Magistrate.

Upon seeing Lu Feng, the young Yamen Runner immediately smiled and said, "Captain Lu, this is lunch specifically sent by the County Magistrate. From now on, I will be responsible for your lunch and dinner."

Hearing this, Lu Feng immediately understood. It seemed the County Magistrate was truly taking good care of him, even thinking of his daily meals.

"So that's how it is. Then I must thank the County Magistrate!" Lu Feng nodded and said.

After speaking, the young Yamen Runner took all the food out of the box.

Lu Feng looked closely and discovered there were two meat dishes, one vegetable dish, and a soup. However, he couldn't tell what kind of meat the two meat dishes were made from.

However, the portion size of these dishes was quite large, enough to feed three or four adults.

Seeing this, he asked, "May I ask what your name is, brother?"

The young Yamen Runner smiled and replied, "Captain Lu, you can just call me Xiao Wang. If you have any requests regarding the meals, feel free to tell me."

Lu Feng nodded, then walked over to the table and sat down. "Mm, then thank you, Xiao Wang!"

"You're too kind, Captain Lu. If there's nothing else, I won't disturb your meal."

After saying this, the Yamen Runner, Xiao Wang, retreated.

Seeing the man leave, Lu Feng first looked at the food in front of him without immediately picking up his chopsticks.

After observing for a moment, the dishes seemed normal, aside from the aroma of the meat, though he still couldn't identify what kind of meat it was.

He picked up his chopsticks and placed a piece of red meat into his mouth. The meat melted the moment it touched his tongue; it was delicious and not at all greasy.

It was the first time he had ever tasted such a delicacy.

Tsk tsk! This meat is truly delicious. Even in my past life, this would be considered top-tier cuisine.

As he spoke, Lu Feng continued to eat. After he had consumed more than half of the plate of meat, a warm, cozy sensation suddenly rose in his stomach.

"Huh?! I've barely finished one plate, so why do I already feel full?"

Based on his previous appetite, he would normally need to eat at least five pounds of beef to feel even remotely satisfied.

Yet, having eaten less than a pound, he already felt full. This situation seemed somewhat abnormal.

After a moment of thought, he looked down at the two plates of meat in front of him. Could it be the meat? Forget it, I'll just ask Xiao Wang when he comes by later.

With that, Lu Feng finished the rest of his lunch.

Half an hour later, the Yamen Runner Xiao Wang came to clear the plates.

Seeing this, Lu Feng asked, "Xiao Wang, do you know whose handiwork this lunch was?"

Xiao Wang replied with a smile, "Captain Lu, your meal was prepared by the County Magistrate's personal chef. I wonder if the taste was to your liking?"

Lu Feng nodded. "Mm, these dishes were prepared very well; I enjoyed them quite a bit. Especially these two meat dishes—they were rich but not greasy, and they were very filling. I'm just curious, what kind of meat is this?"

"I'm glad you liked it, Captain Lu. The meat on those plates is Exotic Beast Meat. That is why it is so filling; generally, only martial artists consume it."

Hearing this response, Lu Feng raised an eyebrow. "Exotic Beast Meat? What is that?"

The Yamen Runner Xiao Wang scratched his head and gave a wry smile. "Exotic Beasts are just creatures that are far more powerful than ordinary wild beasts. As for the specifics, I'm afraid I don't know."

Seeing that the man didn't seem to be lying, Lu Feng didn't press the matter further.

The Yamen Runner Xiao Wang was an ordinary person, not even a martial artist; it was already quite something that he knew of the existence of Exotic Beasts.

After the man finished cleaning up and left the room, Lu Feng wore a thoughtful expression. From the questions he had just asked, it was clear that this world seemed somewhat different from a typical ancient dynasty.

First, the martial arts here could indeed cultivate powerful strength, and second, there were the Exotic Beasts that Xiao Wang had mentioned.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Feng stood up, left the room, and went to see Lu Yan again.

At this moment, Lu Yan had also just finished his lunch and was sitting in his room drinking tea.

Upon seeing him, Lu Feng first bowed with cupped hands, then asked directly, "Lord Lu, I have come because there is something I do not understand. I hope you can enlighten me."

Lu Yan nodded slightly. "Mm, what is it that you don't understand? Tell me."

Following that, he brought up the question regarding the Exotic Beast Meat.

After listening, Lu Yan looked at him and said with a smile, "Haha, so it is about Exotic Beasts. Does this mean you have never eaten this kind of meat since you started practicing martial arts?"

Lu Feng nodded. "Yes, Lord! If it weren't for the County Magistrate's care, I would still be unaware of the existence of Exotic Beast Meat."

"Mm, it seems the County Magistrate has truly invested heavily in you. As for this Exotic Beast Meat, it is simply the flesh and blood of exceptionally powerful wild beasts. This meat contains potent energy that can quickly replenish the nutrients a martial artist's body requires. If consumed over a long period, it can even improve a martial artist's physique and slightly extend their lifespan."

Hearing this explanation, Lu Feng was startled.

According to Lu Yan, this Exotic Beast Meat was an indispensable resource for a martial artist's cultivation; calling it a necessity would not be an exaggeration.

He then asked again, "Lord Lu, what exactly is the difference between these exotic beasts and ordinary wild animals?"

Lu Yan smiled faintly. "If we are talking about the difference, it is the same as the gap between a high-level martial artist and an ordinary person."

Shock immediately appeared in Lu Feng's eyes. With his current strength, he could already be considered a high-level martial artist; if he were to deal with ordinary people, he could absolutely kill one with a single palm strike.

And that would be done without the slightest effort.

Seeing his look of astonishment, Lu Yan continued, "These exotic beasts are also divided into grades. The weak ones can be hunted by mere martial artists, but powerful exotic beasts might not be defeated with 100% certainty even by Martial Masters or those in the Grandmaster Realm. The Exotic Beast Meat you ate today is just the meat of the lowest-grade exotic beast, the Crimson Fire Deer. Do you understand now?"