Liu Ben was a little confused when he was pulled into the water, but his years of survival experience allowed him to react quickly. He quickly bent down and dived underwater, grabbed the thing wrapped around his ankle, and tore it off with force. Feeling that his legs were no longer shackled, he quickly paddled away from the spot, returned to the shore, and pushed himself out of the water with his hands.
After getting ashore, Liu Ben's first reaction was to look at his legs that had just been wrapped. The skin on his legs had turned slightly darker after being exposed to the sun for several days, but fortunately there were no abnormal marks, indicating that he was not injured or poisoned.
Liu Ben breathed a sigh of relief. There were many poisonous creatures in the place where he had lived before. If he was touched by carelessness, he might be poisoned. Although orcs are tough and not easy to die, they still have to suffer a little, so he still has to pay attention to safety.
Now that his leg was fine, Liu Ben turned his attention to what he was holding in his hand.
The thing was torn into pieces by him, but it was still twisting in pieces, looking quite creepy.
Looking more closely, this wide, flat, dark green strip looks like... kelp?
Liu Ben was bewildered. How could kelp be growing in freshwater? And hadn't the system just dug up this pond yesterday? Logically, there should only be horseshoe ferns in it, right?
Wait, system!
Liu Ben immediately turned to look at the system cat by the pool.
The system cat had no time to hide its excited expression and quickly lowered its head to pretend to lick its paws.
"System," Liu Ben held out the "kelp" in his hand in front of the system cat and shoved it hard in the face: "Look at this!"
Seeing it couldn't escape, the system couldn't help but laugh. Seeing the host glaring at it, it stopped laughing and said seriously: [This is another form of the leaves of the water chestnut plant. It's a dimorphic plant...]
"You're just kidding!" Liu Ben held the still-twisting "kelp" in his hand and glared at the system cat: "Is the difference between the two types of leaves really that big? This thing can even move!"
The system was silent for a while, then suddenly said, "This world has a system, so everything is normal, isn't it?"
Liu Ben glared at the system cat fiercely, but the system cat was obviously very thick-skinned. Not only was its skin thick, but the cat hair on its face was also very thick. It was not embarrassed at all.
Helpless, Liu Ben could only find a way to solve the problem himself.
Liu Ben put the twisted "kelp" in his hand into the warehouse and looked at the pond again.
The surface of the pond has been covered with water shield leaves. At first glance, you can't tell where the kelp leaves are. According to the system, they may be under the places where water shield grows.
It would definitely not be possible to swim over to pick the fruits as planned. There were no boats here, and the system would not allow him to bring a boat in.
Bringing in a book or a few bags to pack things was fine, but the system would never make it easy for Liu Benxing to do anything related to planting and harvesting. Otherwise, the system wouldn't have deliberately made it so difficult to harvest these seeds.
Yes, Liu Ben had long been certain that the seed was intentional by the system.
Back to picking, Liu Ben is very strong and can break free from the entanglement of the kelp leaves and even tear them apart, but he is unable to exert his strength when he cannot keep his feet on the ground.
If you want to be down to earth, this pond is 2 meters deep, much higher than Liu Benren.
So, Liu Ben wants to stay grounded in this pond, unless he can become an orc.
Orcs are naturally tall and have strong torsos, and they are able to stand upright even in a two-meter-deep pond with strange kelp leaves growing in it.
Liu Ben tried to feel the power of his other form, and opened his eyes after a moment. He was just a little bit away, maybe only 0.5%. As long as he passed that point, he could successfully transform into an orc.
It should change tonight.
Liu Ben sat cross-legged by the pond and looked at the system cat who was still gloating again, narrowing his eyes.
Be proud, but you won’t be proud anymore soon.
Unable to enter the water, Liu Ben squatted by the pond and reached out to pluck a small tender leaf. He saw that the leaves on both sides of the tender leaf were folded together at the middle petiole like a scroll, and the whole leaf was wrapped in a transparent and colorless gelatinous substance, which was crystal clear and very beautiful.
Liu Ben put the water shield directly into his mouth without washing it and started chewing it.
Ordinary water shield has no taste, but it is loved by many people because of its smooth taste, tender leaves and high nutritional value.
But the water shield in this pond is different. It is also covered with gelatin, but the leaves are larger and thicker. However, when chewed in the mouth, it naturally exudes a hint of tea fragrance and sweetness, and it tastes unique. The gelatin is like nectar, moist and not fishy or thick. It can be eaten directly without cooking and can be regarded as an elegant cold dish.
Liu Ben was very satisfied. He hadn't eaten water shield for a long time, but he still dared to say that this Universe Beauty Water Shield was definitely much more delicious than ordinary water shield.
Wait, Li Yan?
"System, does this Li Yan mean that eating it can beautify your skin?" Liu Ben asked.
The system cat was holding a handful of grass in its mouth and was looking around curiously.
[Yes, meow!]
"That's not bad." Liu Ben was quite satisfied. He could pick some by the pond and bring them to his family to try.
He picked the water shield in circles. You can't just pick it randomly. If the leaves are old and have too much fiber, they will be bitter.
And don't forget, the speed in space is very fast. Some crops in space will stop growing when they reach maturity, but water shield is not like that. What it wants is tender leaves, not mature leaves. The process of leaves growing and maturing is very fast. Liu Ben must also seize the best opportunity and pick them immediately when he sees them, otherwise if he hesitates for a while, the tender leaves he just saw will mature.
Liu Ben was quick-eyed and quick-handed, and he was not impatient. Not only did he pick the leaves quickly, but the leaves he picked were also just the right size, not too small, and not stretched or old. Each leaf was curled into a beautiful shape, and each leaf was covered with a lot of gelatin, which was very tempting at first glance.
Liu Ben walked around the pond and picked half a basket of fruits. No tender leaves had grown around it yet, so most of the fruits were still in the center of the pond.
Liu Ben gave up the idea of continuing to harvest water shield and turned to look at the rice fields. The rice fields were growing faster and were ripe now, so he could naturally harvest another crop.
When it was almost time for dinner, Liu Ben left the space, told his family that he was going to pick up a package, and then went out.
In fact, he just found an excuse to bring the freshly picked water shield to his family for them to taste.
There is also express delivery.
Liu Ben went to the express storage point to pick up his express delivery. After returning to his room, he tore open the packaging bag, revealing a number of empty small plastic boxes.
However, when Liu Ben walked out of the room, the small plastic box in his hand was already filled with green, tender and crispy water shield, which looked very fresh.
Liu Ben walked into the kitchen.
Wang Fengjing was cooking when she looked up and saw Liu Ben coming in. A smile spread across her face: "Are you hungry? Dinner will be ready soon!"
Wang Fengjing put the fried pork with chili peppers in the pot into a plate, picked up the pot and rinsed it under the faucet, then put the stove back on.
"Make some egg soup and we'll be ready for dinner in a few minutes." Wang Fengjing said as she cracked a few eggs into the pot.
"I'm not in a hurry. I just want to tell you about this." Liu Ben put the box of water shield on the stove and said, "I'm talking about business. They sent me a box of water shield for me to try. You can cook it in the soup."
Wang Fengjing wiped her hands, lowered her head and carefully looked at the water shield in the box, then said in embarrassment: "I have never seen this vegetable before. How do I prepare it? It looks very delicate and precious."
Liu Ben shook his head: "Granny, just treat it as an ordinary vegetable. Just put it in the pot when it's almost time to serve and cook it with the egg soup for a while."
"This is not an ordinary vegetable, it looks like tea... Okay, let's do as you say." Wang Fengjing said this, but she was more serious. She was originally going to add some soy sauce and salt to the egg soup, but in the end she added some sesame oil, cooking wine, and chopped green onions.
Liu Ben was watching beside them. When grandma scooped a large spoonful of water shield and sprinkled it into the egg soup, a fresh and elegant tea fragrance emanated. Wang Fengjing and Liu Ben were both intoxicated by the smell.
"Isn't this really some high-end tea? It's so fragrant." Wang Fengjing exclaimed.
In fact, she also realized that this was not tea leaves. After all, no tea leaves were so big and thick, and they were covered with transparent gelatin. It was obvious that they were not "ordinary vegetables" as her grandson said.
So at noon that day, the Liu family tasted a very delicious water shield and egg soup.
"What kind of dish is this? I've never eaten it before!" Liu Lei took a bite of water shield and put it in his mouth, his eyes narrowed. "It smells so good! I've never eaten anything so delicious before."
The water shield has a different flavor after being cooked. As you chew it, the aroma of tea turns into the aroma of lotus in your mouth. The crispy, tender and smooth taste is even more refreshing to a group of Liu family elders who are used to eating simple meals.
"Xiao Rui, isn't water shield a specialty of your university? Have you ever eaten it?" He Mei filled a bowl of water shield soup for her daughter and urged her to drink it quickly.
Liu Rui likes to drink soup. She picked up the soup spoon, scooped a spoonful, blew on it, and then leaned over to take a sip.
The soup made with water shield is extremely sweet and fresh. The gelatin wrapped around the water shield is melted into the soup. It is rich and delicious, but not greasy. Instead, the more you drink it, the more appetizing it becomes, and the more you want to have another bowl.
"Water shield is not cheap. Our cafeteria won't cook it for us." Liu Rui drank it in one breath before putting down the bowl and said to her mother with a smile.
"That's a very rare vegetable," Liu Yibiao said, also liking this fresh and tender vegetable. He was very satisfied: "I'm sure many people will like this!"
Liu Ben agreed with this. He also liked this water shield. Although it was a bit difficult to pick, it was indeed delicious.
In other words, the Liu family has never eaten other water shields, so they don’t know that ordinary water shields outside have no taste, and only the special water shield produced in the system space has such flavor.
When people eat well, they will be in a good mood. After having such a delicious meal at noon, the whole family was happy for most of the day.
Liu Ben didn't have much water shield, but he said it had to be eaten fresh, so Wang Fengjing didn't skimp on it that night and used the remaining water shield to make another dish, this time with even more water shield than at lunch. Before making the soup, Wang Fengjing had Liu Sen look up online recipes for her, choosing from a selection.
When we heard that we would eat water shield in the evening, of course the whole family agreed and were looking forward to it.
So at dinner, the Liu family had water shield and whitebait soup again.
Water shield, whitebait, tofu, and ham. This soup is much thicker than egg drop soup, but also more popular.
"This water shield is so delicious!" Liu Shuanghu said with satisfaction.
"Indeed." Liu Shuangying agreed.
Liu Ben liked to see his family enjoying their meal. He felt it and confirmed that he could change his form, so he planned to try it again tonight.
At night, Liu Ben entered the space and walked to the pool again. He took off his outer clothes and pants, leaving only a pair of loose boxer shorts. He looked down at the water shield that had grown in the pool, but did not immediately start collecting the water shield near the pool.
The system cat came over, clearly pleased that Liu Ben had no way of dealing with this issue: "Host, let me tell you, farming is difficult. Look at those who choose to be celebrities or tech giants, enjoying the best food and the most luxurious drinks, surrounded by women. With just a little bit of effort, they can save themselves decades of hard work and have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of their lives..."
Liu Ben ignored it, slowly closed his eyes, and began to try to sense his orc form.
Seeing Liu Ben close his eyes and want to continue nagging, the system covered the cat's mouth with its little paw in surprise.
Liu Ben's muscles and bones in front of it slowly changed position, his skin color began to darken, and his figure gradually grew taller and taller...
Of course this isn’t the weirdest thing. The weirdest thing is his head. Liu Ben’s head… is completely deformed!!
If the system were not human, it would feel that its san value had been completely lost.
Liu Ben only felt that his body had finally reached that fusion point, and he naturally knew how to change his form.
When he opened his eyes again, his vision was completely changed.
Liu Ben, at this moment, stood at least 3.5 meters tall, his muscles bulging yet beautiful, as if ready to unleash immense power at any moment. Behind him, a long, thin tail swung leisurely and powerfully from his already tight boxer briefs. The two-meter-deep pool before him no longer posed any threat.
System Cat snapped out of its daze and circled around Liu Ben, seemingly in disbelief: "How is this possible? How could you not be human?! I clearly scanned it! Your information at the time showed you were a normal human! What the hell is going on? Meow meow meow!"
The system was so angry that it started meowing.
However, no matter how much it doesn't believe it, the system can only admit the fact before its eyes: the current Liu Ben cannot be a human being at all!
You you you!
Liu Ben blinked, his long, thick eyelashes fluttering. His eyes, as dark and bright as the sweetest grapes, gazed down at his thick hands. He had two long, curved horns on his head, their tips gleaming like sharp metal in the sunlight, brimming with danger.
The system was so angry that it jumped up and down: [How did you turn into a minotaur?! ]
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