Chapter 54: Astonishment and Praise Over Dividing the Meat

On the way back, Du En had actually considered whether to hide the demon tiger meat and bones, and only hand over one Corpse Yin Grass.

However, firstly, Corpse Yin Grass is cold and foul in nature, making it unsuitable as an ingredient; if kept in his own hands, he would have no way to utilize it and no container to store it, so in the end, he would likely only be able to watch it rot.

Secondly, hiding the demon tiger meat in the mountains and forests would not only be troublesome to utilize, but if hidden for too long, it would inevitably face the risk of the meat spoiling or being discovered by others and demon beasts.

Although this demon tiger meat is similar to the Corpse Yin Grass in that it is cold and foul, because it still retains vitality, the two cancel each other out, allowing it to still be used as an ingredient; but if left for too long and that vitality dissipates, it would be fortunate if it didn't turn into a foul, rotting, poisonous mess.

Based on these points, after weighing the pros and cons, Du En chose to carry it back directly.

As for the relevant explanation and rhetoric, he had naturally already prepared it.

"First, in suitable terrain with many obstacles, I actively attracted its attention; then, while throwing sand to blind it, I used Earth Armor to create the illusion that I was still in the original spot, while actually hiding to the side while restraining my breath. Once it lunged over, at the moment its old strength was spent and new strength had not yet risen, I launched a fierce attack on it."

Who said Earth Armor can only be cast on oneself?

"Throwing sand," Du En answered as a matter of course.

"For preservation; it can keep them from spoiling or losing their efficacy for three days."

You are being a bit shameless!

"Not bad, not bad, you have a bit of my style from back in the day; I underestimated you!"

Regarding this look, Du En simply raised his hand and began to cast a spell again.

Du En did not feel surprised either, just occasionally speaking up to interrupt.

"Since you were able to exceed the requirements of my commission, then I will naturally show some appreciation. Rest assured, I will refine your magic tool pot to the first-grade superior level, so that it will be fully capable of cooking even second-grade medium-level spirit meals."

As he said this, he raised his hand to gesture.

The familiar Sand Throwing Art pattered against the Earth Armor sculpture.

The others watching and listening from the side, who were originally immersed in the thrilling and actually astonishing and admirable scene they had imagined, couldn't help but have this thought when they heard these words.

But three days time, presumably that should be about enough.

Regarding Du En's situation, considering this was his first time cooking with demon beast meat and there was a significant failure rate, Ren Li estimated that seven or eight out of ten would quickly go to waste.

Looking back at the design of the methods...

Du En spoke, and although his tone and demeanor were as usual, to Ren Li, who had just made up his mind and convinced himself, it sounded as if he were being somewhat dismissive.

That was why he felt that leaving too much for Du En would just be a total waste.

Looking at the Earth Armor that looked like a sculpture, which Du En had placed beside him—if one didn't look closely, one would really think it was a person—Ren Li couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Du En understood the meaning and took out his lump of mud-gold, handing it to him.

Ren Li couldn't help but praise him, then immediately realized something was wrong, "Wait, what was your method of attack? It couldn't have been just going up to fight it, right? Although the Yellow Earth Technique can indeed passively strengthen the body, it is not a body-refining technique after all, and is not true dual cultivation of magic and body."

"This works too?"

However, Ren Li sealed it for three days of preservation because three days was the duration limit of this simple spell.

"Even if it's just to accumulate experience and prepare for the future, there's no need for so much, right? It's a total waste!"

After all, the good parts couldn't all be picked away; he still needed to use them as ingredients.

The Corpse Yin Grass alone was already quite effective, but its nature was too singular and extreme.

All dignity is lost!

Du En's gaze seemed to be saying this.

Ren Li's mind was in a storm; he completely simulated those scenes himself and put himself in them, suddenly feeling that it was quite exciting.

"... Bring me the tiger heart!"

After thinking for a moment, he raised his hand again and cast a simple spell on all of Du En's meat.

This was not rotten meat from some strange owl or gray jackal, but good meat from a first-grade mid-stage demon tiger; after cooking it into a spirit meal, Du En wouldn't be able to eat it all in one sitting.

"The 'Gathering Appraisal' has been stuck for quite a while; it just so happens that everything is ready now, and I can start taking action. Besides, maybe 'Spirit Seeking' can also be leveled up at the same time?"

This calmness is quite something.

Du En was aware of Ren Li's assessment and judgment, but he didn't say anything, only calmly thanking him for his actions.

"You kid really can give me a surprise."

Using his finger as a knife, he lightly sliced it open.

Ren Li looked at Du En again; that face was like it was paralyzed—whether now or in the past, one basically couldn't see any expression other than indifference and composure.

Watching this foreman Ren talk and talk, unable to help but take action, the surrounding corpse-buriers couldn't help but shake their heads secretly.

At that moment, Ren Li's expression stiffened, then he immediately gave a disdainful laugh.

If one added this demon tiger meat and bone, which still contained vitality and was of a similar source, it would naturally be one plus one greater than two, capable of exerting a better effect.

He, who usually liked to show off his knowledge and was vaguely proud of his status, keeping a distance from others, suddenly couldn't take it anymore and looked conflictedly at the tiger heart in his hand, which was larger than a human head.

Then he pulled out a piece of sand-beaten meat mince, which made people feel chilled!

Alright, this kind of power is enough to break through defenses; if one adds a thrilling operation, as long as one responds calmly, utilizes the environment, sets up a scheme, and has everything interlinked, killing a first-grade demon beast with incomplete intelligence is not a problem.

The terrain and geographical advantages are no problem.

Although Ren Li took away the majority, because there was so much, there were still nearly a hundred catties left for Du En.

"The problem isn't big, as long as it's within a range of ten feet from the body."

Du En said while casting the spell, molding an Earth Armor an inch thick beside him.

Things have come to this, so let it be lost; the important thing is the task at hand. Anyway, they wouldn't dare to go around talking nonsense!

"At least leave half for me."

Theoretically, that is the case.

"So that's how it is; in that case, it seems it really is possible..." Ren Li had some understanding of the Earth Armor Art, and after pondering for a moment, he discovered that there were indeed no theoretical problems.

The dense, tiny holes looked somewhat creepy.

Of course, they didn't dare to show it, and Ren Li didn't pay attention to their micro-expressions at this time.

"Wait, no, why do you need so much? You don't have fire or utensils right now, and you don't have suitable spirit herbs or spirit items to use as auxiliary materials. If you really cook it so simply, aren't you afraid of eating something that will cause problems?"

After re-wrapping the meat and bones he had kept for himself, another matter could not help but come to his mind.

Naturally, he would not cook this tiger meat alone; that would be far too wasteful, and besides, the nature of this demon tiger meat was overly yin and foul—it was no ordinary meat, and eating it all at once would indeed cause some problems.

Of course, looking at Ning Caize and the others who had already gathered around, one could tell from their completely dumbfounded expressions that this was not something one could figure out without a bit of insight.

As for the growth environment of the Corpse Yin Grass, he naturally knew it as well.

It was very clear that the "excess" he had just mentioned included the meat of the demon tiger that had been guarding the Corpse Yin Grass.

Ren Li: "..."

After weighing it in his hand and feeling the amount was acceptable, he then put on a show: "Ahem, fine. After all, you went through all sorts of hardships to kill that demon tiger, so I'll leave thirty percent for you."

Are you playing me for a fool?

With that Sand Raising Technique of yours, you could actually hold out against this demon tiger?

Ren Li suddenly felt somewhat displeased; he could accept Du En being vague, as hiding one's trump cards and keeping an ace up one's sleeve was actually understandable, but answering like this now made it seem like he was insulting his intelligence.

After Ren Li received it, his gaze turned toward the bag of meat, and with a wave of his hand, he untied it and began to pick and choose from within.

Therefore, various yang-warming auxiliary materials to go with it were essential items.

Regarding this, he actually already had a plan.

(End of this chapter)