Tomato and beef brisket soup, crab sticks, shrimp, and scrambled eggs in a temporary treehouse...

The tennis ball rolled rapidly through the sycamore grove. Several vines extended from the ball, binding the four people and securing their waists. At the same time, several layers of soft flowers were placed behind their heads, providing shock absorption and protection against falls.

The tree tennis ball, generated by the spiritual bodies of Sangye and Du Yuan, is brimming with abundant spiritual energy, flowing out continuously.

Aso Ment, who was the most seriously injured, gradually regained his breathing. It was thanks to the strong physical condition of the S-class Sentinel that he was able to survive such a penetrating wound.

However, wounds heal extremely slowly, especially penetrating wounds in the abdomen.

Although the radiation source disappeared, the effects of the radiation remained. Fortunately, the Gu Diao was retrieved into her mental landscape in time, and its spiritual body was intact, so it was not in mortal danger.

Because of the damage to his combat suit, the wound froze, which stopped the bleeding considerably. However, as a result, Aso Ment's lips turned blue from the cold in a short period of time.

No one paid attention as the ball rolled along the tree. By the time the ball reached a flat area, Kuwano could barely see through the gaps that the huge commotion behind them had disappeared.

The tree tennis balls scattered, and as far as the eye could see, there was only white. Sangye, who did not know anything about the snow-capped mountains, did not know where they were now. She looked at the hypothermic Aso Mente, and in an instant, the sycamore trees rose up from the ground again, densely blocking the space in front, behind, left and right, leaving only enough holes for ventilation.

A temporary treehouse was formed.

In the enclosed space, the temperature rises rapidly, but it's far from enough.

Sangye rummaged through his storage ring and finally found the phoenix wood he wanted. This was the companion tree of the phoenix clan, and its temperature after burning was extremely high, which could raise the temperature of the entire treehouse in a short time.

He took out the flintlock pistol from his portable combat bag, ignited the phoenix wood, and finally, heat spread throughout the treehouse.

Sangye carefully enclosed the phoenix wood within a certain area to prevent it from burning down their dwelling.

Kluth helped Aso Ment change into a new combat suit to restore his lost body temperature.

Du Yuan sat down beside her and gently helped her calm down. Countless Du Ruo flowers bloomed in the snow beside her.

Du Yuan's mental level is close to S, so normally, managing an S-level Sentinel wouldn't be a problem.

But Aso Ment wouldn't let her in. Her eyes held only a lingering wariness, but no aggression, as if she had been guarded for years.

Du Yuan said helplessly, "General, let me go in and get myself sorted out. You'll recover faster that way."

Aso Mente remained unmoved.

Recalling what Su Mo had told her about Aso Ment's past when they first landed on Black Tower, Sangye could roughly guess why.

Moreover, even when resting at the snow mountain base, Aso Ment refused to undergo mental counseling by her biological mother.

Keliu seemed somewhat helpless and could only give Aso Ment some mental recovery agents, hoping that they would work after his mental body recovered quickly.

However, Aso Ment does not reject food imbued with spiritual energy, probably because this method of infusing spiritual energy does not require entering her mental landscape, thus making her feel safe.

Sangye always carries portable tableware and cooking utensils in his storage ring for emergencies. The quantity is not large, but it can feed three to five people.

Now is not the time for elaborate cooking.

Sangye didn't regret the broth he had stored away, which was imbued with the spiritual energy of Shifangwu. If there was any time when it should be used, it would be now.

Fortunately, before setting off, she prepared a lot of food in advance to prevent camping outside, washing and even blanching it, which saved her a lot of steps.

Dice tomatoes, onions, and potatoes. Sauté them in lard until the tomatoes become a mushy, pulpy consistency. Add stock and heat until the soup turns a thick, reddish color and has a tangy aroma.

The tomato variety that Sangye used this time was a "synthetic product" from a senior sister's cave. If that senior sister's cave were placed in the interstellar era, it would be described as a large-scale crop laboratory. She loved to hybridize all kinds of plants and obtain finished products through the magical power of the cave.

Of course, most attempts fail. No matter how magical a grotto is, it cannot violate the fundamental logic of life; everything must have a traceable path.

This tomato is a variety that my senior sister hybridized from a regular tomato and a mango. It's about the size of a mango and has a slight mango aroma.

It's sweeter than regular tomatoes, so you don't even need to add tomato sauce; but it's nowhere near as overly sweet as mango, making it perfect for tomato and beef brisket soup.

After the tomato juice is cooked, add more stock, then add the blanched beef brisket and simmer together.

When Keliu was in the snow-capped mountains, he also received supplies delivered regularly. But seeing it with his own eyes was always more astonishing.

With the seasoning of broth and tomato sauce, this dish doesn't need any additional seasonings; just sprinkle some cilantro and chopped green onions on top at the end.

The rest is up to time and flames to simmer and create a delightful surprise.

Beef and mutton are both types of meat that can quickly boost mental strength in a short period of time, and they are very beneficial for restoring energy and vitality. Although both of these are considered "trigger foods," Sentinel's constitution is strong enough to withstand them, and Kuwano has no worries about that.

For a quick main dish, you can make a rice dish with crab sticks, shrimp, and scrambled eggs.

The crab sticks were a semi-finished product that Sangye made when he was still at the base. He was recruited to go to the snow mountain before he could even cook a dish with them.

Although the name contains "crab," crab sticks actually contain no crab meat at all. They are made by weaving together cod meat to simulate the firm and chewy texture of crab meat.

There are many ways to eat it: add it to soup, make it into fried skewers, steam it with eggs...

Heat a pan and add a small piece of lard to melt. Use low heat throughout the process, then pour the egg mixture into the pan.

The trick to making scrambled eggs is to "slide it up." When the egg mixture bubbles and forms a solid shape in the middle, immediately slide the surrounding egg mixture towards the center. Eggs fried this way are more tender than regular eggs and you can almost taste the runny yolk.

You can add crab sticks shredded into strips and large pieces of shrimp to this mixture; these only need to be lightly fried for a short time to cook.

Sangye is a skilled cook; the scrambled eggs he makes are so perfect that they form a single sheet, which he then places on top of fragrant, white rice. A sprinkle of black sesame seeds and black pepper completes the dish, making it incredibly delicious.

While Sangye was cooking, Du Yuan had already pulled Lieutenant General Ke Liu over to calm her down, and she was enjoying it.

"Oh dear, your mental imagery is a complete mess, like a porridge bowl." Du Yuan couldn't help but complain as she straightened out the various items in her mental imagery, just like a mother would.

A blush rose on Lieutenant General Ke Liu's beautiful face, as if she were a little embarrassed: "Don't look."

The base sentries were mostly humble, respectful and polite to the guides. Even during the period when Kuwano was most "notorious", not a single sentry bothered her.

Most guides, while not exactly arrogant, were certainly condescending in their attitude.

The sentries had no say in which guides they were assigned to each unit, but they were truly fortunate to have a guide as gentle and motherly as Du Yuan.

Feeling dizzy from all the commotion, Keliu thought to himself, "No wonder there was such a big commotion at the Snow Mountain Base."

The effects of the mental landscape and mental body on recovery were very obvious. Keliu's wounds healed at an extremely fast speed, the side effects of radiation were completely eliminated, and his whole body was full of energy again.

Du Yuan proudly showed her results to the fourth person present, but Aso Ment looked away and refused her kindness, preferring to let the wound continue to bleed and stubbornly try to heal on its own.

Du Yuan pouted, looking somewhat unhappy.

Keliu picked up the signal flare, parted the thick vines, cautiously glanced outside the treehouse, and then fired it ten times in succession into the sky.

The distinctive red flash of the signal flare exploded in the sky above the snow-capped mountain, accompanied by a sharp bang.

This could attract rescue efforts, or it could attract the enemy.

It all depends on which side arrives first.

The situation is still unclear, and they can't stay in one place forever; they'd rather take a gamble.

Once Aso Ment has recovered sufficiently, even if Brian catches up, they might still be able to put up a fight.

This decision was made in tacit agreement between Aso Mente and Kliul over the years, and they did not inform the other two people present; from a military perspective, there was no need to inform them.

However, facing Du Yuan, who had just saved him, Ke Liu inexplicably felt ashamed.

However, both of them in the treehouse had peaceful expressions and warm smiles.

Sangye glanced outside before turning back to focus on frying the twelfth crab stick, shrimp, and scrambled egg dish, a dish that couldn't be cooked in a large pot.

Du Yuan, on the other hand, persistently extended his mental tentacles toward Aso Mente, trying to penetrate him.

However, she is in a completely different mental level from Aso Mente, and Aso Mente is still conscious.

When Kuwano announced that dinner could be served, Aso Ment actually looked relieved.

With no room for formalities, Sangye simply placed the entire pot on the ground, and the four of them sat around it.

The moment she lifted the pot lid, Du Yuan exclaimed in exaggerated surprise, "Wow, Sang Sang's cooking skills have improved again! My mouth is watering!"

Du Yuan has never been stingy with emotional feedback. Even when faced with Rong Cheng's charred ribs, she could still praise her without changing her expression, saying that this time they hadn't burned to ashes.

However, Kuwano's cooking skills are indeed commendable.

With only a portable gas stove available, Sangye stewed the beef brisket with firewood and gas until it was thoroughly flavorful, perfectly blending the sweet and sour taste of tomatoes. The broth was thick, and every piece of beef brisket was soaked in tomato juice. The beef brisket was so tender that it almost melted in your mouth, while the tendons attached to the meat were very chewy.

The soup base is made with high-quality broth, making it incredibly delicious. Sprinkle on some chopped green onions and cilantro, and after taking a sip, you can almost feel your taste buds rejoicing.

The scrambled eggs, shrimp, and crab sticks entered my mouth almost simultaneously, along with a large mouthful of rice. The freshness of the fish, the tenderness of the scrambled eggs, and the crispness of the shrimp all burst in my mouth at the same time.

Pour tomato and beef brisket soup over the rice, soak the rice in the soup, and once every grain of rice has absorbed the broth, scoop up a spoonful to experience the perfect rich tomato flavor. It's incredibly delicious with rice.

This meal made everyone feel warm all over.

The situation on Aso Mente's side is clearly much better.

Without needing her consent, Sangye's spiritual power penetrated her mental landscape and limbs, constantly repairing wounds and expelling radiation.

The previously restless Gu Diao gradually calmed down.

Her penetrating abdominal wound is also regenerating and healing at a visible rate.

It wasn't until she finished eating and rolled up her sleeves that Sangye noticed her wrist had almost been severed at the root! It was only connected by a thin layer of skin and flesh, but it had grown back completely.

The difference between S-rank individuals lies not only in the amount of mental energy they possess, but also in the skillful application of every ounce of that energy. Aso Ment is undoubtedly an outstanding individual.

She recovered much faster and more rapidly than Keliu.

If they had received Du Yuan's mental guidance earlier, they probably would have been able to lead them out of the snowfield by now.

But everyone has weaknesses, and it's likely that Aso Mente hasn't received any mental guidance or counseling from a mentor over the years.

Sangye thought to himself silently.

Just then, light footsteps came from outside the treehouse, enough to be ignored by a careless person.

Aso Mente and Kliu instantly went into battle alert, their bodies tense.

Outside the treehouse, two small hands gently pulled aside the vines blocking the way, revealing a little face red from the cold through a gap.

She was a little girl about the same age as Wu Jia Ning.