Chapter 100 The Watershed of Level 6: Internal Refinement of the Five Organs, External Release of Sp
Chapter 100 The Watershed of Level 6: Internal Refinement of the Five Organs, External Release of Sp
Zhenyuan, the captain's private dining room.
The heavy, soundproof hydraulic door closed, completely cutting off the howling sea breeze and noisy voices outside.
The soft, warm light from the ceiling lamps shone on the mahogany round table, casting a halo of light on the dishes, giving them a dazzling sheen.
This table of dishes would have been just an ordinary family feast before the apocalypse, but now it would be a royal meal that you might not even be able to afford by risking your life.
In the center of the table, the braised pork belly was a bright red color, with the fatty parts glistening and the lean meat soaked up the broth.
Next to it was a plate of stir-fried pork, the slices of pork rolled into lamp-shaped buns, and the garlic sprouts were so bright green they were almost dazzling.
The most irresistible dish was the steamed fish. Its flesh was as white as jade, and although it wasn't seasoned much, it exuded a unique and delicate fragrance that made one's mouth water.
"Gulp."
Zhou Hai's Adam's apple bobbed up and down, making a loud noise as if he had swallowed a lead ball.
Those bull-like eyes, accustomed to seeing severed limbs and broken arms, were now fixed on the plate of braised pork, the green light in their eyes brighter than when they encountered a level 5 spiritual energy orb.
After drifting at sea for several days, all I could taste in my mouth was the sawdust from compressed biscuits and the flavor of instant noodles and self-heating hot pot; it had long since become unpalatable.
"These are just some simple home-style dishes, please don't mind the humble appearance, everyone please have a taste."
Chen Yan took off his coat, which was still smelling of gunpowder, and wore only a military green shirt. When the sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, crisscrossing scars were visible on his forearms.
He opened a bottle of Moutai in a white porcelain bottle without any label. The liquor was viscous and clung to the glass, and its aroma instantly filled the entire private room.
"Don't just stand there, start eating."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony! General Chen, you have no idea, I've been dreaming about eating pig's trotters these past few days!"
Zhou Hai didn't mince words; he wielded his chopsticks with incredible speed, leaving afterimages, and picked up a piece of braised pork and stuffed it into his mouth.
It was rich but not greasy, and melted in your mouth. The moment the oil exploded on your tongue, Zhou Hai's fleshy face instantly relaxed, and his features scrunched up in ecstasy.
"Mmm! Smells good! It smells fucking good!"
Zhou Hai mumbled incoherently, and without caring whether it was hot or not, he swallowed it without even chewing it twice.
Lu Sheng's movements were much more refined, but his speed was by no means slow.
In this post-apocalyptic world where energy consumption is enormous, high-calorie food is the best source of sustenance.
He picked up a slice of twice-cooked pork and put it in his mouth. The oil mixed with the fragrance of garlic sprouts greatly soothed his stomach, which had been tense for the past few days.
Zhao Ze and Su Li also buried themselves in their work, the only sound being the soft clinking of chopsticks against the dishes; neither of them had time to speak.
After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,
The plates on the table were mostly empty. Zhou Hai let out a burp and his gaze fell on the steamed fish that hadn't been touched much.
The fish meat looks strange, with coarse textures that don't resemble those of ordinary sea fish; rather, they look more like the muscle fibers of some kind of animal.
"This fish looks strange, I've never seen this kind before." Zhou Hai picked up a piece with his chopsticks. The flesh was very elastic, even a bit like beef tendon, and it was difficult to break. "General Chen, your cooking skills are amazing. This fish has no fishy smell at all, and it's so chewy."
Chen Yan held his wine glass, took a sip of aged Moutai, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.
"This isn't because the chef is good at cooking."
Chen Yan pointed to the plate of fish and said in a calm tone, "This is the back meat of a hammerhead shark, a level 3 sea monster we hunted before. We took the tenderest piece."
"puff--!"
Zhou Hai almost spat out the soup he had just drunk, his eyes widened, and the fish on his chopsticks fell back onto the plate with a thud.
"What the heck? A sea monster?!"
Zhou Hai's face turned green, and he could barely hold his chopsticks: "This...this thing is edible? Aren't they said it's all poisonous? Eating it will either cause mutation or sudden death. General Chen, are you trying to poison us to save on food?"
Lu Sheng's hand, which was picking up food, paused slightly, and a flash of golden light appeared in his dragon eyes.
The flesh of most marine creatures does indeed contain highly toxic and violent spiritual factors. If ordinary people eat it, they may experience organ failure at best, and die instantly or even turn into zombies at worst.
What is Chen Yan up to?
"Most of them are inedible, but there are a few exceptions."
Chen Yan put down his wine glass, his expression calm: "The military laboratory has been busy lately. Many death row inmates who were testing drugs died, but they have finally figured out a trick. We have discovered that the flesh of certain types of marine mammals is not only non-toxic, but also contains extremely high levels of highly active proteins and gentle spiritual energy."
"Long-term consumption by ordinary people can subtly improve their physical condition, enhance their immunity, and even give them the opportunity to awaken their spiritual sequence."
"And for us Spirit Source users..." Chen Yan pointed to his stomach, "This stuff is a hundred times more effective than compressed biscuits. One piece of meat can sustain us for a whole day, and it can also speed up the recovery of spiritual energy and physical strength."
Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng's heart skipped a beat.
If that meat is edible, even just a portion of it, it would be an immeasurable strategic resource for the Blazing Flame Fleet and the entire fleet!
This means that on this vast ocean, they will have a constant supply of resources, and may even be able to become stronger by eating!
"It seems I'll have to inspect the goods before smelting them in the future," Lu Sheng thought to himself, but his face remained expressionless as he picked up the piece of fish again and put it in his mouth.
It has a slightly astringent taste, but after swallowing it, a warm current does rise up, though faint, it is real.
Chen Yan's shrewd eyes were constantly observing Lu Sheng's reaction.
Seeing Lu Sheng eat without changing his expression, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.
He turned and waved to Qin Yue, who had been waiting beside him.
Qin Yue immediately carried over a silver metal box, opened it, and inside lay a precisely designed injection gun-like instrument with an extremely thin probe at the tip.
"This is a portable biotoxin detector, a prototype that the lab just developed. There are only three of them in total."
Chen Yan pushed the box in front of Lu Sheng and said sincerely, "As long as you prick the meat, a red light means it's poisonous, and a green light means it's edible. Brother Lu, we'll be dealing with these beasts a lot on our journey west, so you'll need this."
Lu Sheng did not refuse and reached out to take the box.
This is a gesture of goodwill, and also a way to deepen the bond with the Blazing Fleet.
However, Lu Sheng never refuses such mutually beneficial deals.
"Then thank you very much, General Chen. This thing has indeed been a great help."
With this thing, you'll know whether you can eat a whole bunch of it after killing a monster, saving you the risk of Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs.
The banquet continued.
The topic of sea monster meat livened up the atmosphere considerably.
Upon hearing that the meat was nourishing, Zhou Hai no longer minded and began wielding his chopsticks with incredible speed, almost licking the plate clean.
"General Chen."
Lu Sheng put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth with a napkin, looked directly at Chen Yan, and asked the question that was currently of most concern to him.
"Since we're talking about sea monster levels, I have a question."
"What exactly is the difference between level 5 and level 6?"
The air in the restaurant instantly became quieter.
Zhou Hai stopped smacking his lips, puffed out his cheeks, and listened intently. Zhao Ze and Su Li also stopped what they were doing, their eyes burning with anticipation.
Chen Yan's hand, which was holding a piece of food, froze in mid-air.
He slowly turned his head, staring intently at Lu Sheng with a look of shock and disbelief in his eyes.
"Brother Lu..."
Chen Yan's voice was a little hoarse, and his Adam's apple bobbed: "You've only been a Level 5 Spirit Source User for a few days, haven't you?"
Although Lu Sheng displayed terrifying strength at Zijin Mountain, Chen Yan believed it was due to his exceptional talent and the enhancement of his Saint-level status.
But now, this kid is actually asking about Level 6?
Is this kid about to break through again?
If this is true, then this isn't just a genius, this is an unparalleled prodigy!
It should be noted that it took Chen Yan a full month to break through from level 5 to level 6 Spirit Source Master, and this was only achieved with the full support of the army's resources and the accumulation of countless ammunition.
"What's wrong?" Chen Yan took a deep breath and probed, "Do you... sense that you're about to break through again?"
If Lu Shengzhen agrees, this old man will probably have a heart attack on the spot.
"no."
Lu Sheng smiled, shook his head, and his expression was so sincere that no one could find fault with it: "I'm just curious. After all, there are quite a few level 6 behemoths lying in that area of water ahead. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle."
"call……"
Chen Yan visibly relaxed, his tense shoulders slumping.
"That's true, you're the main force this time, so it won't hurt to tell you."
Chen Yan lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and amidst the swirling smoke, his expression became solemn, as if recalling some difficult transformation process.
"The evolution of a Spirit Source user, the first 5 levels, are actually all about laying the foundation."
"Levels 1 to 3 are about awakening the sequence and adapting to the entry of spiritual energy into the body. Level 4 strengthens muscles and bones, and Level 5 is about accumulating the amount of spiritual energy, filling the body as a container."
Chen Yan stretched out one hand, palm up.
"Buzz!"
A ball of red spiritual energy condensed, spun, and compressed in his palm, eventually transforming into a solid red light bullet that exuded a chilling aura.
"But level 6 is a watershed moment of qualitative change."
"The core lies in eight words: internal cultivation of the five internal organs, external release of spiritual energy!"
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