Hit the Jackpot

Xue Xi looked curiously at the large rabbit that was no longer moving on the ground. Compared to the gray rabbits of her past life, aside from its massive size, the most striking feature was its pair of large front teeth, which actually shimmered with a metallic luster. She reached out and flicked them with her finger, and they actually emitted a crisp clinking sound. She sighed, thinking this must be the legendary Steel-Tooth Rabbit.

Little Wolf consciously lay down to the side, tilting his wolf head to watch Xue Xi, who was rolling up her sleeves. It was now chef time, and he was currently just a well-behaved diner waiting for a meal.

Xue Xi snapped a few thick branches from a nearby dead tree to make a simple barbecue rack and set it aside. There was no shortage of combustible material in the abandoned fields, so with the makeshift equipment ready, it was time to process the rabbit meat.

However, the creature's one-meter length—no different from a pig—posed a bit of a challenge for the petite Xue Xi. Catching sight of the wolf licking his paws and watching the show, she got an idea.

"Little Wolf, extend your claws." Little Wolf's paw-licking motion paused. Looking at his sharp nails that he had finally licked clean, he immediately retracted them into the flesh of his paws and looked at Xue Xi with an innocent expression. Just kidding—there was no such thing as a diner acting as a tool. This precedent could not be set!

Xue Xi clutched her forehead and gave the lazy bum a kick. "I don't have tools, I can't cut or process this rabbit. Besides, this is for you; I'm only eating one leg. If it tastes bad later, don't you dare be picky!"

Upon hearing this, Little Wolf thought, It might taste bad? That won't do! He immediately spread his paws, and five sharp wolf claws extended from his toe pads. If he had to be a tool-wolf, so be it—he was just that dedicated.

Using her fingers to nudge the wolf, who was more realistic than any human, Xue Xi used the wolf claws like a knife to skillfully process the rabbit. She took it to a small ditch to wash it clean, cut it into several pieces, skewered them on wooden sticks, and placed them on the simple barbecue rack.

Then, she took out her carefully selected seasonings and, wearing gloves, rubbed them into the rabbit meat. She gave the bunny a comprehensive Thai-style massage to ensure the seasoning penetrated every corner of the meat.

After letting it marinate, Xue Xi took out a windproof lighter and ignited the fire. This was authentic spicy Chuanshu-style roasted rabbit. Her past life's assessment of this delicacy was as follows: diners of all kinds were often helpless against this heavenly flavor, calling out in satisfaction after eating. They marveled at the charred, fragrant rabbit meat that was tender and melted in the mouth. Whether five-spice or spicy, the more you chewed, the more fragrant it became, leaving an endless aftertaste. Its charm was truly irresistible.

Without further ado, let the roasting begin!

She let Little Wolf lie down closer, took out her phone, and leaned comfortably against his soft fur. Her right hand held the phone to watch the world's current events, while her left hand slowly rotated the rabbit skewers to ensure even heating.

Once the rabbit meat roasted to the point where a layer of oil dripped onto the fire with a sizzling sound, Xue Xi took out a brush, dipped it in salad oil, and brushed an even layer onto the meat. After roasting for a few more minutes, she brushed on another layer.

The human and the wolf snuggled together in the vast, empty field, with food roasting over the campfire nearby, appearing exceptionally warm and harmonious. Of course, this was all thanks to today's top contributor to the ingredient list: the delicious, spicy roasted rabbit!

The whole rabbit, golden and glistening with oil, turned slowly over the natural charcoal fire. Juices bubbled up from the surface with a sizzling sound, and the aroma of meat drifted everywhere, captivating the soul without a hint of choking smoke. One could see the brush dipping into the secret oil and moving back and forth; as it rose and fell, the charcoal fire flickered, and the mellow fragrance emerged along with it.

Finally, she sprinkled on a handful of chili powder from Chuanshu Base City, and the aroma instantly reached its peak!

Little Wolf, sitting to the side, could no longer restrain himself. He stared impatiently at the small human leaning against him and nudged Xue Xi's shoulder with his snout, as if urging the chef to hurry up.

Xue Xi caught the scent and swallowed her saliva in secret. This Beast General Rank meat was truly extraordinary; even the fragrance was several grades higher than the ordinary kind. "Don't rush, don't rush. Let it cook a bit more; the charred aroma of the roasted meat will be even better!"

Both human and beast stood up, surrounding the campfire and staring intently at the fragrant roasted meat in the center. Seeing that it was about ready, Xue Xi immediately moved the crossbar holding the meat to the highest branch, where the fire wouldn't affect the doneness but there was enough heat to keep the meat warm. Now, it was time to enjoy the meal!

Xue Xi tore off a piece of rabbit leg meat, enough to fill herself up, and then signaled to Little Wolf that he could start eating.

As Little Wolf sat by the campfire, drooling while he ate the rabbit meat, Xue Xi leaned back against his soft fur again, grabbing a rabbit leg longer than her own leg with both hands and tucking in.

The taste filled her nose and throat the moment it entered her mouth, going straight to her heart and lungs. The thick parts of the meat were mellow and tender, while the thinner parts were crispy and savory. It was uniquely crisp and chewy, and Xue Xi found it more fragrant the more she chewed.

Once the meat hit her tongue, she couldn't stop. As she sucked and nibbled, she savored the essence of the Chuanshu flavor—spicy, fresh, and fragrant. There were only two words for it: authentic!