Looking at the meat that had been peeled off, Fang Xiyue felt her mouth water. The meat was all lean and looked really appetizing.
"Zimo, do you think this meat is edible?"
It's a habit of the Chinese people to want to cook and eat any new creature they see; they're willing to try anything poisonous, let alone something that doesn't look poisonous at all.
Back then, crayfish became a staple food for ordinary people in this way. Before the apocalypse, people also ate grasshoppers. Fang Xiyue thought that the meat of this giant grasshopper should also be acceptable.
"Uh, maybe. Let's get tested. If it's safe to eat, I'll let you know."
Ye Ziming was surprised that Fang Xiyue would ask such a question. He really hadn't thought about eating grasshopper meat, even though it looked quite delicious.
"Alright, you guys go ahead and do your tests. I'll go back and kill the grasshoppers."
After Fang Xiyue finished speaking, she hurried back. The thought that these grasshoppers might be edible made her feel incredibly excited.
After coming out, Fang Xiyue announced the news to everyone. Although it hadn't been confirmed yet, she decided to do it anyway, since the shell would still be useful even if the meat was inedible after testing.
Upon hearing this news, everyone's gaze towards the grasshopper changed; before, they looked at it as an enemy, but now they were staring at gleaming flesh.
The giant grasshoppers trembled in unison, as if they felt the humans were looking at them with a sinister light, and even seemed to be secretly swallowing their saliva.
Everyone fought even more fiercely, and in order not to damage the meat, they attacked the eyes directly, so that both the meat and the shell could be left intact.
Half an hour later, Fang Xiyue received a voice message from Ye Ziming.
"Yueyue, grasshopper meat is definitely edible and non-toxic, but scorpions are highly poisonous and should not be eaten!"
Fang Xiyue was a little puzzled. If grasshoppers can eat poisonous scorpions, why aren't they poisonous themselves?
But it's better if it's not poisonous. Who cares what it is? As long as it's edible, it's all good white meat!
Fang Xiyue spread the news that grasshopper meat was edible, and people all over the world were excited, especially those in vassal states, who were all envious of the opportunity to hunt meat for free.
One by one, the dead grasshoppers fell onto the protective mechanism. By 6 a.m., when the grasshoppers were supposed to retreat, only a pitiful dozen or so remained in the skies above each country, fleeing in disarray.
"Keep the grasshopper meat for consumption, and collect the shells to send to a research institute in China!"
Fang Xiyue was worried that everyone would throw away the shells in order to eat the meat, which would be a huge waste.
The rulers of the various vassal states directly ordered the collection of the grasshopper shells, and finally agreed that Fang Xiyue would collect them.
Ye Ziming was very happy that day because they had finally melted down all the scorpion shells. Everyone's eyes sparkled as they looked at the material that was emitting a faint glow.
After they rest tomorrow, they will try to start making the armor; the research lab is currently melting the grasshopper's shell.
These outer shells are all melted by fire-type ability users because the required temperature is too high and it is difficult to reach such a standard, so only fire-type ability users can help.
Ye Ziming also didn't sleep all night and went back to the villa with Fang Xiyue and the others to rest.
Fang Xiyue was a little tired. She couldn't keep going like this every day. She had thought about going out every other day, but she was worried about not being there.
It's just her personality; she can't sleep when something's on her mind. She's always worrying about it. Sigh, I hope the Zerg can take a break and stop coming every day.
Fang Xiyue woke up in Ye Ziming's arms this time, and after returning, Ye Ziming insisted on sleeping with her.
Ye Ziming usually sleeps in the research lab. Everyone knows he can't always come back, so no one tries to take his place. Fang Xiyue didn't stop him either; she still wants to cherish her husband.
Although it was just sleeping, Ye Zimo was quite satisfied because he could do naughty things after waking up.
Fang Xiyue usually wakes up at 3 or 4 pm, but this time she didn't leave her room until 6 pm.
Outside in the living room, seven husbands sat there, their eyes gleaming with greed. They tacitly helped Fang Xiyue get to dinner, all seemingly busy and not chatting much. It was a meal they devoured.
"Yueyue, don't go out tonight. Try to trust us."
Chu Xingyan placed his hand on Fang Xiyue's head and rubbed it. Fang Xiyue had visibly lost weight in the past few days, and her husbands were truly worried about her.
"Okay." Fang Xiyue nodded. She really should try to trust everyone, otherwise even an iron body couldn't withstand this.
Upon hearing Fang Xiyue's agreement, the husbands gave each other unreadable looks and seemed to exchange glances.
After going for a walk to digest her food, Fang Xiyue realized what their looks meant.
Fang Xiyue was pushed into the room by Su Zheyu, Jin Muze, and Xiao Zihan, while the other husbands were downstairs discussing what kind of Zerg would appear that night.
Ye Ziming has already returned to the research institute, and he is still quite happy during his occasional free day.
Fang Xiyue lay sprawled on the bed, her sweaty hair plastered to her cheeks. Jin Muze, wearing only trousers, picked her up and carried her to the bathroom to take a shower.
It's not that they don't care about Fang Xiyue; they just want to tire her out so she can get a good night's sleep.
Tomorrow, when she realizes that everyone is doing well even without her on the battlefield, she will be able to rest easy from now on.
Fang Xiyue was indeed exhausted. After being tormented by her three husbands for four hours, she finally fell into a good sleep on the big bed at 10 o'clock.
Jin Muze, who won rock-paper-scissors, stayed with Fang Xiyue to sleep, while Su Zheyu and Xiao Zihan went back to their rooms to sleep.
Fang Xiyue slept soundly. When she woke up, the sun was already high in the sky. She glanced at her carrier and saw that it was 8:10, which meant that last night's battle was over.
She was very curious about what kind of Zerg had appeared last night. After washing up, she went out and found that her four husbands, who had gone to fight last night, were not there and should all be asleep.
Su Zheyu, Xiao Zihan, and Jin Muze are making grasshopper meat downstairs. Fang Xiyue hasn't had a chance to try it yet, even though she knows it's edible.
Seeing Fang Xiyue come over, Su Zheyu pulled her to sit at the dining table. "Yueyue, can you smell it? This grasshopper meat smells very good, and the texture is also very good."
Xiao Zihan handed Fang Xiyue a plate containing grasshopper meat. The shell was gone, and the meat was large, making it look a bit like lobster meat.
Fang Xiyue cut off a piece of the ribbon and put it in her mouth. The moment it entered her mouth, an indescribable wonderful feeling arose spontaneously.
The grasshopper meat is tender and elastic, and it makes a crisp sound when you bite into it. It is full of meaty flavor, making you want to swallow your saliva.
With each bite, the texture and flavor of the meat improved. "This is so delicious! What came out last night? Is it edible?"
While eating the grasshopper meat, Fang Xiyue thought about the insectoids that appeared last night. It would be great if they were edible.
The meat was incredibly delicious, and Fang Xiyue had a vague feeling that it contained some kind of energy, though she couldn't be sure yet. She would go to the research lab to check later.
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