Chapter 35 I wish you all the best
This tester was actually originally an energy meter for testing the level of gems and beast cores, so that they could use gems and beast cores to replenish the energy of their spiritual bodies in daily life. After Jiufang Yu was injured, he encountered several poisoning incidents. Jiufang Yu asked the Si family's medical laboratory to modify the energy tester, which can not only detect gems, but also detect whether drugs or foods are mixed with more harmful toxins.
There are two fields on the small display screen, the upper line is the energy value, and the lower line is the nutritional value. When testing animal cores and gems, only the upper line has numbers, and when testing food, only the lower line has numbers.
But now, values appear both above and below at the same time!
【Energy value: 71 A
Nutritional value: 1562
Although the value is not large, it is Grade A energy. It is incredible that there is Grade A energy in the dish.
"Did you break the detector last time?" Taozhe felt that this situation could only be caused by a machine failure.
Shen was no longer sure after hearing what he said, and wanted to scan it again to confirm, only to find that the plate of lychee shrimp balls in front of Xiao Ba was gone.
He had no choice but to sweep through the other plate of shrimp balls and other dishes on the table, even the remaining half plate of melon seeds. Everything was normal and no energy value was detected.
Shen Ye looked at the detector in his hand in confusion, "Boss, what's going on?"
Si Han lowered his eyes and glanced at the empty plate, then looked at Zhou Qiba who was lying on the corner of the table licking his front legs and smoothing his fur. The emotion conveyed by the little guy was filled with three words: It's delicious!
"It's probably broken." The potter couldn't think of any other reason.
"Beast meat." Si Han tapped the table with his fingers. The plate of lychee shrimp balls was made specifically for Xiao Ba. Qi Huan said that beast meat was added separately.
Qi Huan also said that the portion used for the live broadcast that Xiao Ba couldn't control himself and swallowed just now contained spotted beast meat, and the bottle of crab roe sauce that Xiao Ba lost control and swallowed at Si's house last time also contained it.
"Oh, yes, it should be the energy in the meat of the stone beast." Shen Ye suddenly realized.
"Isn't it said that the energy contained in stone beast meat and hide is very low, and the cost-effectiveness of extraction is not high?" The potter was puzzled. Although this value is not high, the main ingredient of this dish is shrimp, and the proportion of spotted beast meat added is definitely not large. According to this amount, the energy value contained in the beast meat is not as good as the beast core, but it is not much worse than the beast teeth and bones. This obviously does not match the information they knew before.
"Two possibilities," Chen was also prompted by Si Han and quickly figured it out, "Either the energy in the meat of other stone beasts is indeed low, and the spotted beast is just a special case. After all, the beast core was discovered accidentally more than ten years ago. If the samples were not sufficient, it might not be studied so clearly. Or..."
“Either the Jiufang family is deliberately concealing the truth and wants to profit from this part alone?” Tao Zhe frowned and followed Chen Ye’s train of thought.
"But that's not quite right," Chen Ye said with a sigh, "If the Jiufang family wants to keep this a secret, then there is no need to continue opening up the Waste Star to the public as a hunting ground. The safest way is to close it off and slowly study it. Moreover, if this is true, the Waste Star is not a waste star but half a treasure mine. How could they be willing to give it to the boss, a discarded child?"
Taozhe's face changed slightly, and he kicked him hard from under the table. Shen Ye then realized that he had spoken out of turn, and looked at Si Han in panic, "I'm sorry, Boss."
"There is another question," Si Han said calmly, as if he hadn't heard the word 'abandoned'. "So far, A-level stone beasts have only been found once on Waste Planet No. 7, five years ago, and Base No. 2 was destroyed during that time."
"Yes, if another A-level stone beast appears, it will definitely be big news, but we have been traveling to the waste star recently and haven't heard any news at all." The potter nodded.
"That is to say, the spotted beast meat that Qi Huan uses for cooking is at most B-grade. How can a B-grade stone beast contain A-grade energy?" Shen Ye rubbed his face, his eyes full of confusion, "I've only heard of energy being downward compatible, but never heard of it being upgraded upward."
The so-called backward compatibility means that the sentinel can absorb energy higher than its current level. For example, a C-level sentinel can absorb a B-level gem and achieve the same effect as using a C-level gem. However, considering the cost difference between B-level gems and C-level gems, using B-level gems is undoubtedly a waste, so unless under special circumstances, basically no one will do this.
The energy of gems has been fixed since their discovery. C-grade gems contain C-grade energy, and B-grade gems contain B-grade energy. I have never heard of a C-grade gem being upgraded to a B-grade gem.
"How about we ask Qi Huan to help make another one later?" Chen Ye's eyes darted around the plate of lychee shrimp balls on the table, and he quickly picked up one and put it into his mouth. He wanted to confirm what was going on.
The potter understood and picked up the chopsticks as well.
The rice grains wrapped on the outside are fried until they are fluffy and crispy. When they lightly touch your lips and teeth, the thin outermost layer breaks into pieces with a crisp sound, like mini fireworks, exploding gently on the tip of your tongue one after another, emitting a faint rice aroma. The shrimp meat on the inner layer is plump, firm, fresh and chewy, forming a sharp contrast with the crispy outer skin. The amount of spices used is just right, which cleverly neutralizes the fishy smell and highlights the sweetness of the shrimp meat. There is also a touch of crunchy and glutinous salted egg yolk in the innermost layer, which glimpses while you chew it, and the rich rice aroma gently seeps in. The three flavors blend harmoniously, and are extraordinarily delicious.
Chen Ye narrowed his eyes slightly, with a comfortable and happy arc at the corners of his eyes. He was mesmerized by the taste and almost forgot the purpose of eating the shrimp balls before.
"You know what, the dishes he makes are indeed better than the one in the East City." After taking a bite of the shrimp balls, Tao was surprised. Not only did they look good, but they also tasted unexpectedly good. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, it left a lasting aftertaste.
When Quan Hai walked into the restaurant, Chen Ye and Tao Zhe were fighting over shrimp balls. He didn't expect that there were still customers in the restaurant so late, and he was a little dazed for a moment.
"Do you want to invite your sister to come over and eat together?" Qi Huan came out with honey-roasted beast meat and happened to see this scene. He sent a message to Quan Hai as soon as the dish was ready.
"No, I'll take it back so as not to disturb you from entertaining guests." Quan Hai scratched his head, feeling so nervous that his hands and feet were curled up.
"Alright."
By the time Qi Huan sent Quan Hai away, the plate of shrimp balls on the table was empty.
Are you guys so hungry? Qi Huan looked at the two empty plates on the table in surprise. They didn't look like they were here for a midnight snack. They clearly hadn't had dinner yet.
"Can I order another one?" Shen Ye pushed the empty plate and looked pitiful. His eyes were round and bright, and at this moment his eyebrows were slightly drooped, showing a sense of weakness like a little animal, sincere and earnest, and endearing.
Qi Huan was a little overwhelmed. He picked up a knife to cut the honey beast steak and said helplessly, "The two servings of snow shrimp we just had are all gone. If you like to eat them, I'll go get some more tomorrow."
Chen Ye & Tao Zhe: ...
Si Han pursed his lips, gently turned his eyes away, and casually touched the black ball lying next to him, stroking his fur.
"Buy more, I want the spotted beast meat version like Xiaoba's." Shen Ye emphasized.
"I'm afraid this is a bit difficult. There's no spotted beast meat left, and it's hard to buy." Qi Huan skillfully cut along the bone gap, the silver blade shining brightly between his fingers, "This kind of B-level stone beast may not be hunted down in ten days or half a month. I just happened to encounter it twice while working at the unloading site."
“Then we can only talk about it next time.” It was indeed Class B. Shen Ye sighed and exchanged glances with the potter Sihan.
Now that it's come to this, of course they can't force it, but it's not a difficult task for them. Isn't it just a B-level spotted beast? They are going to the hunting area to get the beast core for the laboratory for research, so they can just kill one more when the time comes.
By the way, this honey barbecue smells really good. Shen couldn't help but sniff.
The roasted meat brushed with honey has a beautiful golden red color after being roasted, just like the rich colors of the autumn sunset, flowing red and molten gold. The temperature of the furnace has not completely faded away, and small transparent oil droplets appear from time to time on the surface, sizzling. Under Qi Huan's blade, the tender and smooth texture of the meat is immediately revealed, hot steam rises, and the gravy and fat slowly seep out along the cross-section, dripping with water and overflowing with fragrance.
Qi Huan did not shave off the ribs completely, but pushed out half of them and wrapped them with anti-fouling paper. This allowed the tender bone marrow to seep into the meat, making the meat more fragrant. On the other hand, it did not hinder eating the meat, as it could be used as a handle and pulled out at will.
Seeing that Chen Ye and Xingqi Ba were staring at him intently, Qi Huan put the first two pieces of meat on plates and handed them to them, then Tao Zhe, and finally he picked the most tender piece of meat and cut it for Si Han, "This piece tastes the best."
"Thank you." Si Han nodded gently, the warm yellow light reflected on his frosty eyebrows and eyelashes, tender and gentle.
"Eat it while it's hot." After receiving the beauty's thanks, Qi Huan happily spun his knife. The sharp blade spun between his fingers, emitting a patch of colorful silver light.
As they ate and chatted, Qi Huan also inquired about Si Liang's physical condition. He was relieved to hear that there was no problem.
"He was thinking about the butter and crab roe sauce you made, and asked me to order ten jars from you." Si Han was used to not talking while eating or sleeping, and would only speak when Qi Huan asked him about this.
"That's no problem, it just takes some time to order the ingredients." Qi Huan put down the wine cup in his hand. The crabs in the food store are all big, and it's not cost-effective to use them to make sauce. The crab sauce in the store is sold out, and Brother Man always wants to buy more. Why not ask Uncle Wan to order some small crabs like last time?
"By the way, how is it to live here in West City?" Shen Ye's lips were shiny after eating, and he clinked glasses with Qi Huan with great interest, "We plan to stay longer this time, and we want to rent the empty house next to yours."
"The facilities in West City are not as good as those in East City, and the public security is also poor. Stone beasts break into the door from time to time," Qi Huan commented sincerely from his own perspective. He suddenly remembered that the other party was a member of the hunting team. Public security and stone beasts were not a problem for them. He also saw the skills of the potter last time. It is estimated that there are few people in the entire base who can match him. "But if you go out hunting, it may not be a bad thing. After all, it is close to the west gate and it is convenient to go in and out. With you here, people in our streets don't have to worry about stone beasts breaking into the door in the middle of the night."
"If the West Gate is so dangerous, doesn't the base arrange a guard team or a rotating team or something?" Shen Ye led the topic towards the base.
"Rely on those guys who only know how to plunder other people's hard-earned money? We should be thankful that they can come and fix the gate in time." Qi Huan's nose was wrinkled in disgust. He drank the wine in the glass in one gulp and angrily poured himself another glass.
Si Han had finished eating. He used two fingers to stroke Zhou Qi's fur. Hearing this, he frowned and asked, "Did they bully you?"
"How can the entire base not be bullied by them?" Thinking of his labor contract of more than 200 years and the nearly 1,000 silver coins that were looted a few days ago, Qi Huan's anger rose, "No one in the Jiufang family is a good person!"
Tao Zhe and Shen Ye almost choked, and looked at Si Han opposite them.
Si Han was playing with his phone expressionlessly, looking as if it had nothing to do with him.
Shen Ye took a sip of wine and rolled his eyes slyly, "It seems that you hate the star master of the Jiufang family?"
"Super annoying." Anyway, the Si family and the Jiufang family are enemies. Qi Huan was drunk and had no scruples when he started to complain. He immediately turned into a pure hatred warrior. "That guy is a vicious and treacherous person. His heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys are darker than brine. The grooves in his brain are deeper than the mines on the waste planet. If the alliance has a shameless ranking list, he, the most shameless creature in 30,000 years, will definitely be at the top of the list. Look at what he has done to the entire base. There are so many complaints. Who doesn't hope that he will leave soon? In short, I hope that he will face headwinds, ups and downs, bumpy journeys, bad luck, constant shocks, and experience all the accidents on his way out."
Tao was dumbfounded. The young chef looked harmless, but when he cursed, his mouth was as sharp as poison.
Si Han was also a little surprised. He didn't expect that Qi Huan had such a fierce and sharp-tongued side under his sunny and gentle appearance.
"As a friend, I have to wish you all the best. Come on, come on, let's drink up." Chen Ye laughed so hard that he slapped his thigh, clinked his cup with Qi Huan's, and drank the remaining wine in the cup.
Several people toasted each other, ate and chatted, and finally Chen Ye was "drunk" and unconscious, Qi Huan and Tao Zhe also felt dizzy. Chen Ye, who pretended to be drunk, successfully stayed in the restaurant for the night, and Si Han took Tao Zhe back to the inn.
When Qi Huan got up, Chen was sleeping soundly in the bed opposite him. Seeing that it was still early, Qi Huan did not call him and went downstairs quietly to prepare for business.
He had just opened the door two minutes when Wu Ke came.
This kid is also a simple-minded person. After the last dinner, Qi Huan would occasionally invite him over to take some dishes back. He didn't know how to repay him, so he followed Quan Hai's example and came to the restaurant to help when he was free. The two of them even divided the time periods, with Quan Hai in charge of the 'evening shift' and he in charge of the 'morning shift'.
Qi Huan and Wu Ke were busy when an unexpected guest suddenly showed up at the door.
"Oh, business is pretty good." Lao Pi glanced at the tables of customers in the store with drooping eyelids, and smiled sarcasticly at Qi Huan who came towards him.
"It's okay." Qi Huan dusted the empty stool at the door with a bird feather duster and responded indifferently.
"Lao Pi, don't make trouble!" Wu Ke naturally knew Lao Pi. When he saw him coming, he knew that he was not a good person, so he quickly stood next to Qi Huan.
"It's strange. You open the door to do business, so why are you so nervous about customers coming? Did you do something wrong?" Lao Pi deliberately raised his voice, attracting the attention of guests at several tables in the hall.
Seeing everyone looking over, Lao Pi tilted his eyebrows slightly, and called out to the back with a little pride, "A Ren, this way."
In the morning light, a man in a red uniform swaggered over.
The hunting team members in the restaurant usually only dealt with the service staff in the command hall, so they were a little unfamiliar with this man's uniform.
Unlike the guests, Qi Huan and Wu Ke did not know the person who came over, but they were very familiar with the iconic clothes. They were the Star Lord’s personal guards.
The two looked at each other, both a little surprised, and silently clenched their fists. This person didn't look like he came here for breakfast.
The man whom Lao Pi called A Ren stood at the door of the restaurant, pulled out a piece of light blue parchment from his waist, and shook it open with a "swish". On the top were two huge, fiery red words "Warrant".
"Qi Huan, a resident of the base, is suspected of stealing animal cores. Come back to the command hall with me now." The man said coldly.
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