Chapter 159

He had simply been sitting in the corridor, holding the giant eagle.

As he looked at it, he couldn't help but be drawn to the glistening, translucent flesh of the Demonic Beast that had been dissected.

Even the giant eagle quietly broke free from his embrace, its eyes fixed intently on Xie Juanhan and the others.

As more and more Demonic Beast meat was cut up, the giant eagle couldn't resist sneaking over and, together with Harper and the others, carrying away the Demonic Beast heads, entrails, fur, and Xie Juanhan and the others didn't want to feed the Demonic Beast in the forest.

If this high-level Demonic Beast doesn't undergo extensive pre-processing, it will taste fishy, tough, and very unpalatable.

This is a large part of the reason why Elf dislike Demonic Beast meat.

Fresh, high-grade Demonic Beast meat is also rich in Magic Power, and eating it is extremely beneficial to the body.

This is almost the best food, especially for high-level magical creatures.

While Demonic Beast are alright, as they eat based on instinct, intelligent beings, influenced by their long-standing dietary culture, no longer prefer these foods.

At least before, Sylvan hadn't shown much interest in these foods.

He mainly follows the traditional Elf diet, which consists primarily of vegetarian food, supplemented with magical flower dew or magical wine to replenish his Magic Power.

Watching Xie Juanhan and the others deal with the Demonic Beast today, a longing welled up in his heart.

The fresh meat was prepared right in front of him.

First, soak the ingredients in water to remove blood, then blanch them at a low temperature, and finally braise them with spices.

The most ingenious part is that after braising, Xie Juanhan and his team did not immediately proceed to the next step of stir-frying.

They first used a tool similar to a churn to put the Demonic Beast meat into it and pressed it directly.

Yes, that wooden stick wasn't used for stirring or beating, but for suppressing.

After the meat was placed inside, Xie Juanhan and Telingewei applied pressure to the wooden stick to squeeze out the broth from the meat, then put it back into the pot and cooked it with new spices, repeating this process several times.

Sylvan couldn't help but ask, "What are you doing?"

Xie Juanhan: "Remove the odor."

A question mark seemed to appear on Sylvan's silver-gray head.

Xie Juanhan said casually, "Isn't the reason people don't like eating Demonic Beast meat because Demonic Beast often has a slightly unpleasant smell? As long as you squeeze out the unpleasant smell and let it absorb the delicious broth, the Demonic Beast meat will gradually become delicious."

Xie Juanhan and his team currently have two main approaches to processing Demonic Beast meat.

One method involves fermentation by various microorganisms, which transforms the flavor of the product.

Another method is to use physical pressing to extract the odor from the contents, repeating the process several times and rinsing thoroughly.

Sylvan had never seen any other creature do this before, and his eyes were filled with astonishment.

However, as Xie Juanhan and Telingewei took one step at a time, the Demonic Beast meat became increasingly fragrant and tempting.

In particular, Xie Juanhan fried the Demonic Beast meat in a pot at the end, and then stir-fried it with Spicy Clam and spices.

The stir-fried meat was incredibly fragrant, with a slightly crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior.

Sylvan ate it with crispy bread and seaweed salad, and couldn't help but eat three large plates of it, until she was so full she didn't want to move.

The giant eagle in the corridor was also there.

The food the furry creatures ate didn't have much Spicy Clam powder, yet it was still incredibly delicious.

Most importantly, the Magic Power within the Demonic Beast meat was almost completely preserved, leaving the furry creatures feeling warm and fuzzy after eating it.

They completely relaxed, lying directly on the corridor, enjoying the evening breeze, gazing at the starry sky, their tails swishing contentedly.

It seems that today's battle didn't leave any psychological scars on the furry creatures; their memories of battle have probably been completely overshadowed by the delicious food.

After finishing dinner, Xie Juanhan came out of the kitchen, picked up Nibote's large paws, and glanced at its soft belly.

During the battle, Nibote was splattered with a lot of Demonic Beast blood.

Although it licked itself clean afterwards, the stench of the Demonic Beast still lingered on its Changmao.

Xie Juanhan said with a smile, "Go take a shower?"

Nibote obediently meowed.

So, the furry creatures, having eaten and drunk their fill and rested for a while, stood up and lined up behind the two dragons.

The giant eagle looked at the fluffy creatures on its left, then at the fluffy creatures on its right, and even turned its head 180 degrees to look at the fluffy creatures behind it.

Its eyes darted around, and it tiptoed to follow.

Not only that, the giant eagle also gestured to Sylvan with its eyes, opened its beak but made no sound, silently urging Sylvan.

Sylvan stood up and asked, "Should I go with you too?"

Xie Juanhan: "Okay, the hot spring is right next door, it's very close."

So Sylvan and his giant eagle joined the long line of bathers.

The furry creatures reached the hot spring and jumped in like dumplings being dropped into boiling water, all floating on the surface.

Xie Juanhan and Telingewei took out their tools for bathing and grooming the little guys.

They first took out the crystal bottle.

The crystal bottle contained a pale green liquid, likely the work of potion makers.

Sylvan stared intently at the crystal bottle, her eyes also filled with curiosity.

As soon as Xie Juanhan opened the lid, a fresh forest scent wafted out.

He poured a large puddle of liquid on his hand, gesturing for Nibote, who was at the front, to come and take a bath.

Nibote, whose fur was already wet, ran up.

Xie Juanhan applied the liquid to its body, and with a slight rub, dense and delicate foam was created, making the unique fresh scent of the forest even stronger.

The enormous Griffin sat obediently on the ground, its eyes half-closed in enjoyment.

Xie Juanhan and Telingewei, wearing gloves, began to scrub it clean.

Sylvan was right; the crystal bottle did indeed contain the shower gel that Xie Juanhan and his team had specially customized—the kind for furry people.

The potion master specially formulated this bath liquid using their family's cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil as a base, adding a variety of magical herbs.

This body wash has excellent cleaning power, and after washing, the fur of my furry friends is exceptionally smooth.

Because of this, Nibote and his companions even developed a love for taking baths.

Sylvan borrowed Xie Juanhan's shower gel and gave the giant eagle a bath as well.

While he was bathing them, he saw the two dragons patiently and meticulously giving the furry creatures a bath in turn.

Xie Juanhan also drove the wind to sweep away all the moisture from the furry creatures.

Finally, the furry creatures were washed clean, their fur smooth and fragrant after being combed and gently dried.

The little ones then ran home to sleep with their footsteps "tap tap".

Even the giant eagle got a grooming and dried its feathers, its body becoming fluffy and refreshed, and its mood visibly improved.

Sylvan thought to himself, "The legendary powerful and ferocious dragon doesn't seem to be like this at all."

The next day, Sylvan took the giant eagle for a walk in the forest, his eyes filled with contemplation.

"Simurgh," Sylvan, cradling his giant eagle, looking like he needed to discuss something, "You want to—"

"Chirp chirp!" The giant eagle glanced at him, lowered its head, and snatched out two pieces of dried meat hidden in its feathers. It stuffed one of them into Sylvan's mouth, interrupting him.

"Where did this jerky come from?" Sylvan looked at the jerky wrapped in oil paper in his hand, unwrapped it, and sniffed it.

The giant eagle snatched out another piece of jerky, tore open the wrapper in a few quick movements, and began to chew.

Sylvan tasted the jerky; it was fragrant, tender, and delicious. He couldn't resist taking a few more bites, then, with one arm around the giant eagle, he said, "Don't eat too much human food; it's not good for you."

The giant eagle looked up, its face completely innocent. "Chirp chirp."

Sylvan's expression cracked slightly. "Is this Harper and the others' prey?"

Giant Eagle: "Chirp!"

Sylvan looked at the jerky in his hand, then took another bite. "Oh well, I've already eaten it, and it was actually pretty good."

Since it's Harper's jerky, it's obviously made by Xie Juanhan and his group.

The food they prepare for their small animals is always carefully chosen, much more substantial than some human-made meals.

Sylvan quickly finished one, then nudged the giant eagle. "Any more? Give me two more."

The giant eagle glanced at him, then picked out a piece of jerky and gave it to him, asking what he needed, "Chirp chirp?"

Sylvan unwrapped the new jerky, took a bite, and said resolutely, "It's alright."

He muttered, "Forget it, I'm not leaving. If I can't buy reference materials, I can do the research myself."

The giant eagle turned its head to look at his face and nuzzled him with its head.

Sylvan took a deep breath, his tone even more resolute. "Yes, I can persevere. Besides, studying Spatial Arcana would also benefit me."

Giant Eagle: "Chirp chirp!"

Sylvan finished his jerky. "Is there any more?"

The giant eagle looked down at its fluffy chest, blinked its big eyes, and chirped.

Sylvan pulled the giant eagle up. "Then let's go buy some more."

"Since Lord Silver Dragon and the others have made it available for exchange, shouldn't beast jerky also be available for exchange?"

"Chirp!"

"Yes, if it doesn't work, we can ask them to open the exchange. It should be fine."

So, Sylvan, a Gray Elf, originally only came to visit for a while with his giant eagle to help study Spatial Arcana.

Afterwards, he stayed in the Magic Forest for a very, very long time.

==========Author's Note:=========

See you tonight!

Thanks to You Lulu and Ancient Spirit Xiaoya for the two landmines; thanks to Nanzhi, Bubu11, and Gudu Beijixing* for the landmines.

Chapter 159 [VIP]

In the Magic Forest, Harper and the others, carrying long, sturdy branches in their mouths, rushed out from the depths of the forest.

Each of the carefully selected branches is hard, smooth, and straight, clearly indicating that it is high-quality timber.

Behind the Companion Beast, Moli and Nibote, dragging long, thick branches, hurried over.

The little Dwarf wearing a pointed hat jumped up under the tall trees and waved vigorously: "Here--"