HPDBC Chapter 101 Blue Fish Advancement
Chapter 101 Blue Fish Advancement
Chapter 101 Blue Fish Advancement
Song You's senses sank into the depths of the reservoir, where the giant bluefish was frantically crashing against the rocks in a near-self-destructive manner, accumulating energy within its body.
This behavior is too abnormal and too dangerous.
With guests coming and going at the farmhouse, if this fish suddenly goes berserk and leaps out of the water, disturbing the guests, the consequences could be disastrous.
Song You withdrew his senses without the slightest hesitation.
He closed his eyes, transforming his increasingly solidified druidic will after advancing to the next level into a peaceful yet firm command, which crossed the water and was directly transmitted to the consciousness of the large blue fish.
"Stay in deep water and don't come up."
There was no coercion in his mind, only a calming power to soothe people, telling them that the outside world is dangerous and only deep water is the safest harbor.
Deep in the reservoir, the massive figure that had been frantically crashing against the rocks suddenly stopped moving.
In its confused state of mind, it received this command from a higher level, which was irresistible yet incredibly kind.
The violent energy fluctuations gradually subsided, confining themselves to a smaller area. The giant bluefish abandoned its charge and instead quietly circled deep within the reef area, gathering the power that was about to burst forth.
Having dealt with a potential hazard, Song You opened his eyes.
That's not enough to guarantee safety.
He needs a sentry.
Song You raised his head and looked at the hollow of the old locust tree at the entrance of the courtyard.
"Song Hongmao, get down."
A silver-gray lightning bolt shot out from the tree hole, drawing a graceful arc in the air before landing steadily on Song You's shoulder, its fluffy tail brushing affectionately against his neck.
"My lord! Your loyal servant is ready at your service!" A childish voice echoed in his mind.
"I'm giving you a task." Song You pointed to the reservoir in front of him. "Go, keep an eye on the water. Report to me immediately if anything seems amiss or if anything tries to come out of the water."
"Also, draw the guests' attention to yourself."
Song Hongmao looked in the direction he pointed, a hint of disdain flashing in his small, black bean-like eyes.
"My lord, are you referring to this small pond?" Its thoughts were filled with arrogance. "Rest assured!"
With me, the Lord of Spirit Velvet, here, not even a fish, let alone a water mosquito, can fly past me under my nose!
It puffed out its small chest, and the tuft of punk-style red hair on its head fluttered in the wind, giving off an air of "the world is in my hands".
"Go ahead." Song You reached out and flicked it off his shoulder.
"Yes, sir!"
Song Hongmao glided gracefully through the air and landed silently on the highest rock by the reservoir, crouching low and vigilantly watching the calm water.
Having resolved the potential dangers posed by the reservoir, Song You turned and walked back into the courtyard.
It was lunchtime, and several tables of guests were sitting in the courtyard. Su Yunxi was busy moving between the tables with a small notebook in hand.
A group of new guests, who looked like a family of three, were sitting at a table. The man was holding his phone, comparing the dishes with online recommendations, and ordering food with Su Yunxi.
"I'll have one spicy chicken, one stir-fried vegetable dish, and a crucian carp and tofu soup." After ordering, the man looked up at Song You, who was walking into the courtyard. "Boss, is your spicy chicken as amazing as the internet makes it out to be?"
"You'll know once you try it." Song You smiled and didn't explain further.
Instead of going directly into the kitchen, he went to the separate storage room in the corner of the yard.
A moment later, under the curious gaze of everyone in the courtyard, Song You walked out.
He was carrying a pot in his left hand and a spatula in his right.
The courtyard fell silent for a moment.
All eyes were focused on the two kitchen utensils in his hands.
"Senior, senior." Su Yunxi ran over with her mouth agape, her voice trembling, "Your pot looks huge."
"It's a new pot. It looks heavy, but it's actually just okay," Song You replied casually.
He walked to the earthen stove that had been specially built for this pot in the open air and placed the thirty-pound iron pot on the stove.
"Thump!"
A deep, muffled bang resounded, and the entire stove shook.
The man ordering food at that table almost dropped his phone.
He pushed up his glasses and stared at the pot in disbelief.
"Boss, is this pot for bulletproofing?"
Song You didn't answer. He turned on the stove, and blue flames instantly licked the thick bottom of the pot.
According to the perception of the [Heart of the Stove], the bottom of this new pot has a uniform material and excellent heat conductivity.
He picked up the ten-pound spatula, casually tossed it around, and found the weight to be just right.
Heat the pan and add oil.
Sizzle—
When a large amount of rapeseed oil is poured into the pot, the sound it makes is much duller than that of an ordinary pot.
Song You grabbed a large bowl of chopped chicken pieces and, at the right moment, poured them all into the pot.
"Splash—"
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The chicken pieces collided with the hot oil, stirring up a thick cloud of white smoke, and an overwhelming aroma instantly exploded, filling the entire courtyard.
All the guests who were eating paused involuntarily and turned to look at the stove.
Song You gripped the pot handle with one hand and flicked his wrist.
He easily tossed the 30-pound iron pot, along with the more than ten pounds of ingredients inside, with one hand.
The chicken pieces in the pot traced a perfect parabola in the air, flipped evenly, and fell back into the pot without a single drop of oil splashing out.
The entire movement was fluid and graceful, full of explosive power and an indescribable sense of rhythm.
Su Yunxi watched with wide eyes.
The men at that table who were ordering food had completely forgotten about taking pictures; they were just staring blankly at Song You's performance.
Add ingredients, stir-fry, and season.
Song You performed each step with absolute precision. With each flip, the ten-pound spatula in his hands ensured that every piece of chicken was evenly coated with the sauce.
Soon, a plate of golden-yellow, fragrant spicy chicken was ready.
When Su Yunxi brought the dishes to the table, the family of three was still in shock.
The man picked up a piece of chicken and put it in his mouth.
The outer layer is crispy and fragrant, while the inside is tender and juicy. The flavors of numbing, spicy, fresh, and fragrant develop layer by layer on the tongue and finally blend together perfectly.
He chewed faster and faster, and his eyes grew brighter and brighter.
"Delicious! So delicious!" he exclaimed indistinctly, his chopsticks moving so fast they left afterimages.
His wife and children also started eating, and a generous plate of spicy chicken was devoured in no time.
The man put down his chopsticks with satisfaction, looked at Song You who was washing the "bulletproof pot" in front of the stove, and sighed sincerely.
"I used to think the 660 yuan daily fishing fee was expensive. But now it seems that just seeing your skills, boss, is worth the price."
As night fell, the farmhouse saw off its last group of guests.
Su Yunxi finished clearing away the dishes and walked over to Song You while yawning.
"Senior, you've worked hard today. That pot of yours is too exaggerated. I tried it and I couldn't even lift it with both hands."
"You'll get used to it." Song You dried his hands and looked towards the back mountain. "You go to sleep first. I'll keep watch outside tonight."
"Guard? Guard what?" Su Yunxi asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Look at the stars."
Knowing he didn't want to say more, Su Yunxi nodded obediently, reminded him to watch out for mosquitoes, and went upstairs to rest.
The entire courtyard fell completely silent.
Song You moved a chair and sat down by the reservoir, waiting quietly.
Song Hongmao, who had been dozing on the rock all day, returned to his shoulder, his small body taut and his mind filled with tension.
"My lord, that huge creature in the water looks like it's about to emerge! Its aura is terrifying!"
"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Song You patted it reassuringly.
He completely immersed his senses in the reservoir.
Deep in the reservoir, the giant bluefish was curled up in a ball, its blue aura reaching its peak, covered by a layer of flowing jade-like luster.
The surrounding water flow formed a huge, silent whirlpool, frantically converging into its body.
The other fish and shrimp in the reservoir had already fled far away, trembling with fear.
Song Youneng could clearly sense that the life form of that bluefish was undergoing a tremendous qualitative change.
Its bones are being reshaped, its muscles are being compressed, and a brand new, more condensed life energy is brewing within its body, about to break free from its cocoon.
Time passed by, second by second.
Midnight.
That energy, which had been building up to its peak, finally erupted with a roar!
There was no earth-shattering roar, nor any terrifying waves.
Only a huge whirlpool, more than ten meters in diameter, silently appeared in the center of the reservoir, its bottom unseen.
The vortex lasted for less than three seconds before disappearing silently.
The water surface returned to a deathly calm.
In Song You's perception, the violent energy fluctuations had also vanished without a trace.
everything is over.
He sat quietly on the shore, waiting.
One minute.
five minutes.
ten minutes.
There was still no movement in the water.
Failed?
Just as a thought of disappointment flashed through Song You's mind.
A clear, serene, and somewhat ancient thought, transcending the barriers between species, slowly flowed into his mind.
It was no longer the vague, chaotic collection of emotions it had been before.
Instead, it's a complete and clear greeting.
"Are you nature itself?"
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