Chapter 519

The Abyss Order...

It doesn't sound like a very benevolent organization.

I should probably be careful in the future.

"The second method is used by very few people: drip the essence blood of a fierce beast into a medicinal bath and absorb it through bathing."

"This can purely enhance one's physique, allowing it to surpass the human limit and reach an inhuman, or even a fierce beast's level."

"However, no one has actually done this yet; this method is riskier than the first."

"The change that fierce beast essence blood forces upon the human constitution is violent and fleeting. Not only is it extremely painful, but it is also very difficult for anyone to endure such forced distortion."

"We don't recommend it either."

"Currently, we basically only have two plans for maximizing the use of fierce beast essence blood."

After a pause, Yinger continued:

"First, refine the essence blood into pills. After taking them, one can increase their strength without any worries. My Grandmaster cultivation level came about this way."

"Second, split the essence blood and dilute it by mixing it with the blood of ordinary fierce beasts before consumption."

"Although this method wastes some of the essence blood and the effects are not as good as the previous ones,"

"at the very least, it is safe. Furthermore, the amount of essence blood that was originally only enough for one person can be distributed to many people this way."

Yinger picked up her teacup and took a sip to moisten her throat, then looked at the thoughtful Himeko and chuckled:

"Miss Himeko, no need to worry; there is naturally a portion of this fierce beast essence blood for you."

"Given your relationship with Elder Alice, she should be able to help you find someone to refine it."

"Although Miss Himeko's future lies in immortal cultivation, fierce beast essence blood won't do you any harm."

"Even if you don't use it, you can keep it for later."

This time, Himeko did not refuse.

She nodded and said softly:

"Thank you."

"I already told you there's no need to be so polite."

Yinger smiled and winked at Himeko.

"If you want to thank me, please take care of me when I can join the Shushan Sect in the future."

Himeko smiled.

"No problem."

After chatting for a few more minutes, the portion of the heart that had been cut off was finally cooked.

The remaining large portion was sealed in a jade container for preservation.

The specific distribution would be decided later.

Looking at the steaming heart on the table, it was just as bright red and full of vitality as before.

Himeko's expression was somewhat strange.

Is the culinary skill in this world that poor?

I get the feeling they didn't cook it at all, just sliced it up...

Flipping it over slightly, Himeko felt a bit of a headache.

There were still fresh blood filaments sticking to it; they really didn't process it at all.

For some reason, Himeko missed Mei. If Mei were to cultivate immortality, she would definitely become a Culinary Immortal in the future.

Seeming to notice Himeko's dilemma, Yinger teased slightly:

"Miss Himeko must think we don't know how to cook."

"This... I don't really mind, though."

Himeko shook her head and said nonchalantly:

"It was about the same when I was on missions in my world. I just think that such good ingredients should be handled properly to show their most delicious state."

"Miss Himeko really had it tough before. However, I agree with what you said."

Yinger said with a smile:

"The best ingredients must be presented in the best way. Coincidentally, as a Barbarian Tusk Elephant that refines Qi... its heart does not require any cooking."

"It only needs its most primal state."

"Any extra cooking methods would destroy the deliciousness of this heart."

"Trust me, Miss Himeko, this is a summary of experience from a foodie. Besides, our Liyue culinary techniques and varieties are the most numerous in all of Teyvat."

"If it weren't for the fact that this heart itself is perfect and cannot be broken, why wouldn't we use some cooking methods?"

With that, Yinger leisurely picked up a slice of the heart and put it into her mouth.

Instantly, an indescribable sense of pleasure erupted from her mouth.

Yinger could no longer spare the effort to communicate with Himeko, her heart fully immersed in this rare delicacy.

Even though she had eaten the new legendary-level dishes made by Xiangling using fierce beasts, tasting this fierce beast heart that had hardly been cooked at all,

Yinger could still perceive a deliciousness that transcended everything.

Delamont, Jiang Xue, and the others stopped dawdling and started eating immediately.

Seeing them all picking up their chopsticks so actively, Himeko no longer hesitated.

She picked up a slice of the heart and observed it for a moment.

At this moment, she was certain.

This thing had not undergone any cooking at all.

However, considering that even her Flame Chaser powers had a hard time burning the Barbarian Tusk Elephant,

Himeko expressed her understanding.

Perhaps only immortal cultivators could attempt true fierce beast cuisine.

Glancing at the meat slice with blood filaments, Himeko no longer hesitated.

She swallowed it in one bite.

Instantly, Himeko froze in place.

She suddenly understood why Sun Wukong and the others in *Journey to the West* were so obsessed with the Ginseng Fruit.

The deliciousness of this thing was simply the best meat Himeko had ever eaten in her life.

The bloody taste she had imagined never appeared; there was only a faint, unknown fruity fragrance.

Perhaps this Barbarian Tusk Elephant itself had eaten its fair share of special spiritual herbs.

However, the taste was secondary.

The most critical thing was that as soon as this piece of meat hit her stomach, a surging vitality and energy instantly spread throughout her entire body.

Her spirit, her physical body, and even the intensity and quantity of her Honkai energy were skyrocketing.

The resistance of the Gem of Haste against her had also disappeared significantly.

Himeko's eyes lit up, and she looked at the plate of meat in front of her in disbelief.

She had no doubt that if an ordinary person ate this all, they could possess the physical fitness of an A-rank Valkyrie.

If an A-rank Valkyrie ate it, they might infinitely approach an S-rank Valkyrie.

And this was just a plate of meat, just an insignificant part of that huge heart.

She finally understood why martial artists were so obsessed with fierce beasts, willing to risk their lives even if the beasts themselves were extremely dangerous.

The joy of leveling up just by eating, eating, and eating is something those who haven't experienced it will never understand.

It's like telling Kiana that as long as she keeps eating peerless delicacies, she can become the world's number one Valkyrie...

Wouldn't Kiana faint from happiness on the spot?

With all sorts of thoughts boiling in her heart, it was only after a long while that Himeko managed to regain her senses.

Observing the people around her, she found that everyone was eating with great gusto.

Himeko was speechless; it seemed that the martial artists were quite aware of the wonder of this thing.

At this point, Himeko could no longer hesitate.

Using her last bit of rationality to maintain her dining etiquette, she sped up to finish the food on her plate.

Until the last piece of meat went down, Himeko sensed a feeling of swelling from within her body.

Only then did she realize that she could not continue eating.

A large portion of that energy had not yet been digested and was filling her limbs and bones.

Himeko rubbed her stomach and looked at the empty plate with a sense of lingering desire.