Chapter 756: 756. Chapter 754: Spirit Beast Gourmet Journey

756. Chapter 754: Spirit Beast Gourmet Journey

Lu Yuan felt doubtful, and suddenly realized this woman seemed to be deliberately concealing her true appearance.

He couldn't help but glance at her a few more times.

Just then, a clamor suddenly came from outside.

Seven cultivators rushed in through the door, one of whom seemed to know Lu Yuan.

"It's you!" she pointed at Lu Yuan, her voice slightly excited.

Everyone's gaze turned to Lu Yuan, the atmosphere grew tense. The shopkeeper watched them warily, ready to handle any possible conflict.

Lu Yuan pretended to be calm as he faced all of this.

"Sorry, I don't know you."

That cultivator's eyes flashed with disappointment, but he quickly regained his composure.

"I saw you in Purple Yang City."

Lu Yuan's eyes flickered, unsure of the other's purpose.

He continued asking, "What do you want from me?"

The middle-aged woman wore splendid clothes, her gaze deep.

"I heard you're looking for the materials for Dew Star Pill."

At that moment, the young woman also walked up to Lu Yuan, her eyes constantly fixed on the Dew Star Pill.

"I indeed need some of the materials required to refine Dew Star Pill," Lu Yuan said frankly.

The middle-aged woman smiled.

"If you're willing to cooperate with me, I can supply these materials at a low price."

Lu Yuan froze for a moment, then showed delight.

"Of course I'm willing! But may I ask why you're helping me?"

The middle-aged woman's eyes glimmered, "Because we share a common goal. We can discuss the details elsewhere."

She handed Lu Yuan a bag of precious medicinal herbs. "This is preparation for the trade; please accept it."

Lu Yuan took the herbs and carefully examined their quality and quantity.

He nodded in satisfaction.

After leaving the shop, the young woman approached him again.

"I heard that Ming Anli recently has news that one can exchange for permanent resident status."

"We can go obtain it; that would be more advantageous for our future actions."

Lu Yuan felt slightly surprised, but he also understood that this news indeed had considerable appeal for them.

"Alright, let's go find Ming Anli."

Accompanied by Ming Anli, Lu Yuan arrived at a shop specializing in selling spirit beast meat.

Unlike other shops, its decor is unique: no counter design, but several transparent crystal coffins displaying various parts of spirit beast carcasses.

Each crystal coffin has a detailed sign introducing the spirit beast meat's grade, type, origin, price, etc.

Lu Yuan entered the shop, and his gaze was drawn to the spirit beast meat laid out in the crystal coffins.

He carefully read the introductions on each sign, gaining a deeper understanding of the spirit beast meat's quality and price.

Ming Anli leaned close and whispered, "This is where cultivators purchase meat to supply vital energy."

"Spirit beast meat contains rich vital energy, capable of providing cultivators with great strength."

Lu Yuan nodded in understanding, and fixed his gaze on one crystal coffin displaying the meat of a second-tier demon beast—the Du Fang Pig.

The clerk approached and enthusiastically recommended, "Honored guests, what grade and type of spirit beast meat would you like to purchase?"

"Our Du Fang Pig meat is from a second-tier demon beast, of excellent quality, reasonable price, and very popular."

Lu Yuan smiled and replied, "I'm very interested in the Du Fang Pig meat; may I ask the price of this piece?"

The clerk kindly explained, "This piece of Du Fang Pig meat weighs three hundred catties; each catty of spirit beast meat is priced at ten spirit stones, so the total price is three thousand spirit stones."

Lu Yuan was somewhat surprised upon hearing this; the price is indeed steep for an ordinary cultivator.

After a moment's thought, he decided, "Alright, I'll buy this piece of Du Fang Pig meat."

The clerk, smiling, took the Du Fang Pig meat from the crystal coffin, carefully packaged it, and handed it to Lu Yuan.

Ming Anli also selected some spirit beast meat as provisions.

After leaving the shop, they continued walking along the street led by Ming Anli.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, sprinkling down and brushing over them.

Lu Yuan couldn't help but sigh at the difference between the cultivation world and the mortal world.

In the spirit beast meat shop of Qingyang City, Lu Yuan developed great interest in the various spirit beast meats displayed in the showcase.

He saw a piece of snake meat marked as fourth grade, and his curiosity grew strong.

After learning from Ming Anli about the differing attitudes cultivators hold toward spirit beasts and demon beasts, Lu Yuan wondered how to tell them apart.

So he asked the clerk this question.

The clerk smiled and replied, "Cultivators usually judge spirit beasts versus demon beasts by sensing the energy attributes within their bodies."

"If the internal energy attribute is spiritual power, then it is a spirit beast;"

"while if it is demonic power, it means a demon beast."

Hearing this explanation, Lu Yuan nodded in understanding.

He thought more deeply, feeling that this is closely related to the mighty power of Spirit Beast Valley.

If a spirit beast can awaken spiritual intellect and possess great strength, it will surely earn the respect and attention of cultivators.

Just as Lu Yuan fell into contemplation, a late Golden Core cultivator walked over.

He appeared refined and elegant, his eyes revealing a composed, confident demeanor.

This cultivator glanced at the snake meat in Lu Yuan's hand and smiled as he spoke.

"This piece of snake meat is of good quality, tastes fresh and delicious, and works even better when cooked."

"Everyone knows that eating spirit beast meat is a good choice for cultivators to replenish their vital energy."

Lu Yuan felt a stir in his heart and couldn't help asking, "Then how should I cook this piece of snake meat?"

The cultivator explained gently, "First, the snake skin needs to be removed cleanly, then cut into pieces of appropriate size."

"Next, use some seasonings and condiments to enhance the flavor, then place it in a special pot to cook until done."

"Finally, you can add some side dishes according to personal taste."

Lu Yuan listened with great interest and dared not be negligent, noting down every step.

As he was talking with the cultivator, the cultivator suddenly asked with great interest.

"I wonder if you would be interested in sharing this snake meat delicacy together?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan froze for a moment, not expecting the other party to take the initiative to invite him.

He quickly replied, "Of course!"

"It is a great honor to share this delicacy with you."

The cultivator smiled and nodded, and the two of them left the spirit beast meat shop after purchasing the snake meat.

After finishing dinner at Ming Anli's home, Lu Yuan rubbed his tingling belly with satisfaction and couldn't help expressing his gratitude to the Golden Core cultivator Yan Hui.

"Senior Brother Yan, your guidance just now was truly precious!"

"I used to only consider the taste and flavor when eating spirit beast meat, never expecting each piece to contain such precious energy."

"Being able to absorb this energy more effectively will undoubtedly be of great benefit to my cultivation."

Yan Hui smiled and nodded, "Junior Brother Lu, you flatter me."

"As cultivators, we should make good use of natural resources and deeply understand their mysteries." (End of chapter)