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The door was opened.

Nine furry creatures crowded around his doorway.

The Companion Beast crowded at the front, while the little Demon Wolf crouched at the very back.

Hearing the noise, the little ones all looked up, their big, bright eyes filled with anticipation.

Xie Juanhan pinched the bridge of his nose, and had no choice but to admit it. "Where's Telingewei? Isn't he here?"

The Companion Beast immediately responded with a "Chirp!"

Xie Juanhan: "Then you guys go and call him. We're having pan-fried fish liver for breakfast."

The Companion Beast raised their paws and ran: "Chirp--"

The little Demon Wolf was a beat slow; it didn't realize what was happening until all its Companion Beast had run away, and it hurriedly raised its paw to chase after them.

Its sturdy little legs made it slower than its Companion Beast.

Xie Juanhan watched from afar and understood why the Companion Beast could provoke wolves and bears in the Magic Forest every day without getting into trouble.

The little ones are really fast runners!

Just as Xie Juanhan was about to look away...

A sound came from the river, "Crunch, crunch."

The Tata Fish that had been temporarily resting in the river also woke up and were staring intently at him.

Xie Juanhan smiled and raised his hand in greeting.

The Tata Fish then enthusiastically chirped, "Click, click!"

After finally managing to coax the little ones away, Xie Juanhan went back to his room for a nap.

He didn't know how long he had slept when he heard Telingewei's voice outside the door. "Good morning, what do I need? To get the fish liver?"

Xie Juanhan mumbled, "Good morning, get it."

Telingewei overheard this through the door and whispered, "Then you can sleep a little longer. I'll get the fish liver and call you."

With Telingewei in charge, this time no little guy dared to scratch at the door.

Xie Juanhan, wrapped in the blanket, slowly woke up as he heard rustling sounds outside.

He lay in bed listening.

You can hear Telingewei handling the fish.

You can hear the sounds of the Companion Beast trying to catch fish.

You can also hear Telingewei whispering to stop the Companion Beast from making a sound.

All the noise and activity created a unique, warm atmosphere, making him feel comforted.

He didn't get up; he just stayed wrapped in the blanket and listened quietly.

I listened for a while until the sleepiness completely disappeared.

After washing up in the bathroom and changing into formal clothes, he opened the door and went out. "Good morning."

"Good morning," Telingewei replied promptly, as always.

Telingewei had already cleaned the fish, and three large pieces of liver were neatly arranged in the bucket.

Xie Juanhan took another look. "Wasn't the fish frozen?"

Telingewei: "I just put them in the river to thaw, and they thawed quickly. Now, what else do you want to do with them?"

Xie Juanhan looked closely and saw that Telingewei had cleaned the fish liver very thoroughly, but some fascia was still left.

Xie Juanhan pointed to the fish liver. "Should we remove these tendons and blood vessels again? If we don't, it might affect the texture and taste."

Telingewei nodded. "Leave it to me."

Xie Juanhan: "Then I'll prepare the fish milk for soaking the fish liver."

Telingewei paused for a moment. "Besides removing the fascia and blood vessels, the fish liver also needs to be soaked?"

Xie Juanhan: "Yes, it will still have some fishy smell and blood. Soak it first, then marinate it."

Telingewei's voice became more hesitant. "Cured?

Xie Juanhan: "It needs to have a base flavor, otherwise after frying, only the surface will have a salty taste, while the inside will be very bland, and it will taste fishy."

Telingewei struggled to maintain his composure. "I'll go remove the fascia right now."

Xie Juanhan said to soak the fish liver in fish milk.

The Tata Fish immediately offered to provide fish milk.

"Click-click!" The Tata Fish circled in the river, strongly requesting that they also contribute.

Xie Juanhan smiled and said, "Then I'll leave it to you. Fish liver soaked in fresh fish milk will definitely taste even better."

Tata Fish: "Click."

To ensure the quality of the fish liver, Xie Juanhan specially cooled the freshly squeezed fish milk before soaking the fish liver in it.

While the fish liver was soaking, Xie Juanhan pulled Telingewei to bake bread first.

They made bread fresh with a new blend of wheat flour, added fish milk, butter, and powdered sugar, and baked it directly in the oven until golden brown and crispy.

The bread is baked, and the blood and fishy smell from the fish liver have been released.

After taking the fish liver out, Xie Juanhan carefully removed the fish milk from the surface before adding salt, chopped spices, and white wine to marinate it.

Seeing that Telingewei was interested, Xie Juanhan explained in a low voice, "Removing the surface liquid before marinating will make it easier for the flavors to penetrate. If you can't use magic, you can wipe off the liquid with paper."

Telingewei nodded.

Xie Juanhan: "If you're worried that the marinade won't be flavorful enough, you can add salt during the initial soaking step."

Xie Juanhan was very patient.

Telingewei also cooperated very well.

The aroma of pan-fried fish liver gradually wafted from the kitchen.

The little ones were squatting in the kitchen, waiting impatiently.

The little Demon Wolf was even drooling.

Telingewei glanced at them, pointed to the door, and gestured for them to go outside.

The Companion Beast glared at him.

Telingewei lowered his eyebrows.

The Companion Beast immediately went from lying down to standing up, turned around and rushed out the door, then bared their teeth at Telingewei.

Telingewei ignored them and resumed his calm expression.

It was only then that the little Demon Wolf, a beat too slow, reacted and rushed out the door with its Companion Beast.

Xie Juanhan listened intently to the sound of the little guys' claws slipping and said, "I'll find some time to trim their nails and claw hairs another day."

Telingewei: "I'll do it."

Xie Juanhan: "You can't use fire to trim it."

Telingewei: "Okay."

After frying the fish liver, Xie Juanhan specially placed it on a large plate and cut it evenly.

Along with the Tata Fish in the river, each little guy got a small portion.

He and Telingewei each received a share.

The fish liver, pan-fried over low heat, is exceptionally fragrant, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with an irresistible milky aroma.

The little ones' pupils dilated after just one bite.

Even the Tata Fish showed obvious excitement on their faces. "Crack!"

"Is it delicious?" Xie Juanhan asked with a smile.

The little ones nodded vigorously.

The Tata Fish were especially shocked. "Click click click!"

However, the Companion Beast glanced at Telingewei with complicated expressions.

Telingewei stood there, his face expressionless.

He didn't react even though his Companion Beast were giving him accusing looks.

Seeing that he didn't move, the Companion Beast glanced at Xie Juanhan.

Xie Juanhan pretended not to see it.

Telingewei doesn't even remove the membranes or marinate the fish liver, so the fish liver he used to fry must have tasted only so-so.

It's best not to expose Telingewei's shortcomings.

Xie Juanhan took out the crispy bread, placed the pan-fried fish liver on the bread, and then gave each of the little guys a portion.

The crispy bread absorbs a lot of oil, spread with rich mayonnaise, and topped with pan-fried fish liver.

One bite, and you experience a delightful collision of crispness and softness.

The aroma of wheat flour, fish milk, sauce, cod liver... all these aromas collide to create a complex fragrance.

It tasted absolutely amazing for breakfast.

Not to mention the little ones, even Xie Juanhan was still a bit hungry after finishing his meal.

When he cleared the dishes, he planned to wash the pot as well.

A few small pieces of fish liver remained in the pot.

Normally, Xie Juanhan would just wash it and that was it.

Today, he couldn't resist picking up a few small pieces of fish liver and waving at Telingewei, who was in the sink preparing to wash the dishes.

Telingewei came over, and he divided the fish liver pieces he was holding in half with Telingewei, then put the other half into his own mouth.

Telingewei rarely steals food; he's not very skilled at the job.

Xie Juanhan had already stuffed the bits of fish liver into his mouth and was chewing with his mouth closed.

He only just came to his senses and was about to put it in his mouth.

A bunch of little heads popped out from the kitchen doorway, staring at them intently.

"Chirp." The Companion Beast chirped, indicating that Xie Juanhan was showing favoritism.

Xie Juanhan returned the gaze without flinching.

The little ones' eyes drifted towards Telingewei again.

Xie Juanhan said with a smile, "I'm cooking, Telingewei is starting the fire."

The little ones deflated when they saw his self-righteous attitude.

Xie Juanhan looked at the pot, a thoughtful expression on his face. "Has everyone eaten their fill?"

The Companion Beast drawled, "Chirp--"

Little Demon Wolf: "Awoo--"

Even the Tata Fish swimming in the river made loud "click-click!"

Xie Juanhan: "There's still some oil left in the pot, it's a bit of a waste to wash it all away like this, otherwise—"

Xie Juanhan originally wanted to suggest frying some fish.

He hesitated, then changed his mind. "How about some spicy hot pot?"

All the little ones immediately perked up their ears and looked at him.

Even Telingewei was looking at him.

Telingewei: "What is Mala Tang?"

Xie Juanhan: "A kind of snack with sesame paste. Yes, if there's no sesame paste here, it can't be called Mala Tang. It's just vegetables cooked in a small soup pot."

Telingewei: "It sounds delicious."

The Companion Beast chirped in agreement.

Xie Juanhan: "It's really delicious. It has a base of oil, fish, and we also have Spicy Clam. If you want to cook it, we can make a simple mini soup pot."

Seeing the children's expectant expressions, Xie Juanhan added, "We'll eat it for lunch, so let's eat it early."

The little ones chimed in without hesitation. "Chirp!"

Xie Juanhan: "Then, Telingewei, you slice the fish. We'll marinate it for a few hours, and it'll be ready to eat at noon."