Chapter 13: Harvest

Only three days have passed out of seven; getting rid of the White Dragon Fish isn’t great, but it’s decent enough.

Before him now lay two items: the first was a chest that had fallen from the White Dragon Fish.

It was not of common quality, but of excellent quality.

As soon as he returned, he couldn’t wait to open it and see what was inside.

The other item was the White Dragon Fish egg.

【You opened: Chest (Excellent), obtained: White Dragon Fish’s Roar, Paradise Points ×1000】

“So heavy—how am I supposed to use this?” Chu Danqing stared at the White Dragon Fish’s Roar, a seven-meter-long white bone spear, clearly forged from the White Dragon Fish’s spine.

At the tip, where the red tassel sat, the shape of a fish-dragon could still faintly be made out.

【White Dragon Fish’s Roar】

【Type: Equipment·Spear】

【Quality: Excellent】

【Durability: 100/100】

【Attack: 10~20 (varies based on user skill, attributes, etc.)】

【White Dragon Fish Power (Active): Consume 10 energy points to gain White Dragon Fish’s strength, increasing Strength by 5 for 1 minute, 10-minute cooldown】

【Equipment Requirement: Strength 9, Constitution 9】

(Note: Actual damage varies based on enemy attributes, equipment, and status.)

“Requirement of both Strength and Constitution at 9—no wonder it’s so heavy.”

“But this isn’t a hard limit—just a requirement,” Chu Danqing thought; he could still force himself to use it, but he’d bear the consequences.

The simplest issue was that if he fought with this spear—so heavy he could barely lift it—he’d get killed instantly.

“The active effect, though, can be used directly,” Chu Danqing said, and attempted to activate it.

His energy instantly dropped by 10 points, and a surge of strength flowed from the spear into his body.

His Strength attribute doubled, giving him a swollen, bloated sensation.

The extra 5 points of Strength, added to his own 5, brought him halfway to meeting the White Dragon Fish’s Roar’s requirement.

“Lighter,” Chu Danqing chuckled, though the spear was still far too long to wield easily.

And since his Constitution hadn’t caught up, even meeting the Strength requirement still had severe drawbacks.

One minute passed in an instant; the White Dragon Fish’s strength faded, and the spear suddenly grew heavy again, nearly twisting Chu Danqing’s waist.

“I can’t use this,” Chu Danqing shoved the White Dragon Fish’s Roar straight into his storage space.

As the saying goes: a year for the knife, a month for the staff, a lifetime for the spear—this long cavalry weapon was beyond his capability.

If he survived and returned to the Dimension Paradise, maybe he could find another way—like selling it to other Dimensional Apostles.

But it’d likely sell poorly; such a long spear is useless in foot combat, only suitable for knights or cavalry.

“Now comes the real highlight,” Chu Danqing’s gaze settled on the White Dragon Fish egg the village chief had brought back.

【White Dragon Fish Egg】

【Type: Consumable/Material】

【Quality: Excellent】

【Effect 1: After full consumption, restore 80% HP and 50% energy within 1 minute, and increase Constitution by 3 for 10 minutes】

【Effect 2: Can be used in potion, food, or related crafting】

(Note: Will hatch in 5 days, 17 hours. Do not be in storage space within 10 minutes of hatching, or hatching will fail and the egg will die.)

“Five days?” Chu Danqing’s expression shifted slightly—this meant he couldn’t hope to summon a creature during this trial.

He had only one contract scroll; he could never abandon such a promising creature as the White Dragon Fish, let alone raise it from birth—its loyalty was guaranteed.

Not quite like an extension of his own arm, but obedient enough.

He tucked it into his storage space, planning to eat it only if his life was in danger.

“Little Chu, come eat,” Da Bao pushed the door open, holding a huge bowl of meat soup, gulping it down, and pausing to say to Chu Danqing: “It’s Jiang Tu’s stew.”

Hearing this, Chu Danqing’s expression brightened.

The White Dragon Fish had been killed that morning and brought back; by the time they finished transporting and cleaning up, it was already noon before the fish went into the pot.

“Let’s go see what Jiang Tu left me,” Chu Danqing rose at once.

He still remembered that huge bowl of mixed stew—though only common quality, it had increased his maximum HP by 10 after digestion.

The percentage increase on his attribute panel wasn’t visible, but he could feel the subtle change in his body.

So he was eager to see what benefits the White Dragon Fish soup would bring.

The two arrived at Jiang Tu’s meat stall; Da Bao had finished his bowl and, without waiting to be invited, went to ladle more soup.

The stall was crowded with villagers, each receiving a huge bowl of White Dragon Fish soup.

The rest belonged entirely to Da Bao.

No one objected—the White Dragon Fish had been killed by Da Bao.

“Oh, Young Master Chu is here,” Jiang Tu spotted Chu Danqing, wiped his hands on his clothes, instructed a villager to serve the soup, then walked over.

“So, you’re after that taste again?” Jiang Tu teased. “Don’t worry—I saved some just for you.”

He led Chu Danqing into the back kitchen and handed him two inverted bowls: “This is the White Dragon Fish heart—excellent for replenishment.”

“Da Bao’s a fool who doesn’t know how to eat—he left the essence for you.”

As he spoke, Chu Danqing took the bowl, which contained finely chopped meat paste.

Clearly not the entire heart—only its essence.

【White Dragon Fish Heart Stew】

【Type: Consumable】

【Quality: Excellent】

【Effect: After full digestion and absorption, increase maximum HP by 100, Constitution by 1】

Chu Danqing’s composure shattered.

This was a permanent attribute boost.

Seeing Chu Danqing’s expression, Jiang Tu smiled with satisfaction: “My cooking’s good, right?”

He couldn’t see the Dimension Paradise’s attribute panel, but Chu Danqing’s reaction proved his fish heart stew was exceptional.

“Good? It’s divine.”

“I won’t waste words—let me drink first!”

Chu Danqing murmured a reply and downed the entire bowl in one gulp.

“Wait, it’s hot—” Jiang Tu started to warn him, but Chu Danqing had already finished.

“You’ve got to drink it hot,” Chu Danqing swallowed the last drop, his face filled with contentment.

This time, he was truly satisfied—this bowl of soup was as valuable as the chest.

He couldn’t use the White Dragon Fish’s Roar spear, but the increase in maximum HP and Constitution was real.

His White Dragon Fish egg could likely be turned into food or a potion that permanently boosts attributes.

“By the way, the village chief told you to find him after eating—he’s still at the depression,” Jiang Tu said, taking back the bowl.

(End of Chapter)