"Marshal, take a look!"
The research team leader opened a holographic screen, displaying a densely packed collection of procedural documents.
Xi Yan put on a wise expression and nodded instinctively.
No clue what any of that meant, but it sure looked impressive!
The research team leader cleared his throat and said, "Every part of the Plant People is valuable. The jellylike organic matter inside their bodies is rich in nutrients. Once we extract it, we can use it to make all sorts of things."
"First, eat it straight!"
The research team leader dropped that bombshell, then pulled a small electromagnetic knife from his pocket and plunged it without hesitation into the body of the fat, vacant-looking Plant Person. The Plant Person let out a shriek, twitched once, and went still.
Xi Yan instinctively leaned back in a tactical retreat.
Holding the electromagnetic knife, the research team leader deftly carved a small opening in the top of the Plant Person, then pulled two spoons from his pocket and tossed one to Xi Yan.
"Holy shit, dude!"
Thoroughly stunned, Xi Yan swiftly tore the wrapper off the disposable spoon, walked over, and scooped a heaping spoonful of milky-white jelly from the opening.
"It's edible, and it's delish!" The research team leader gave him a thumbs-up, then tipped his head back and dumped a large spoonful of Plant Person organic matter straight into his mouth. He chewed and swallowed without so much as a change in expression.
Xi Yan nodded calmly. Then he tried a bite himself.
It had the texture of jelly, followed by an intense burst of sweetness in his mouth. In a word: awesome!
"Nice!"
Highly impressed, Xi Yan gave him a thumbs-up.
"Second use: concentrate it and can it!"
The research team leader spoke as he ate. "Third, dehydrate