Ye Xiruo naturally stopped paying attention to the affairs outside; at this moment, she was harvesting the spiritual herbs in her spatial storage. She would soon be able to cultivate fifth-grade spiritual herbs, which meant she wouldn't be far from truly becoming a craft alchemist.
The system unceremoniously took away some of the spiritual herbs. After Ye Xiruo tidied up the rest, she spread them out on the ground to dry before putting them in the storage box.
Speaking of boxes, Ye Xiruo remembered she still had a whole box of Snow Crystals. Without hesitation, she opened one, took it out, and ate it. It had little taste, was cool, like drinking a sip of cool water. It melted instantly in her mouth, quickly transforming into a gentle medicinal liquid that flowed through her internal organs. After circulating through them, Ye Xiruo felt much lighter. Her released spiritual energy seemed much more active than before. Her spiritual energy appeared purer, but the changes were subtle and not very noticeable.
After thinking for a moment, Ye Xiruo put the box away. This was a rare spiritual herb, and she shouldn't waste it any longer. She would refine it into pills after her master and senior brother came out of seclusion, and the effect would probably be better.
"System, give me a fish." The Snow Mountain Frost Fish—she had risked so much to catch it, and now she could finally enjoy it. To avoid disturbing the fish's spiritual energy, Ye Xiruo planned to use her mental power to slice it. The dipping sauce and plate were ready; they were just waiting to eat.
The system only threw out one fish, weighing at most a pound. Once out of the glacier, its completely transparent body and icy blue eyes were even more clearly visible; it was truly a beautiful fish. However, she would absolutely not give up eating it.
After removing the head and tail, Ye Xiruo transformed her spiritual power into a sharp dagger and quickly sliced the fish into paper-thin slices. She eagerly took a bite; no wonder the ancient texts described it as "the ultimate." This delicacy truly lived up to that description—exquisitely delicious. The incredibly smooth flesh had no fishy smell or impurities whatsoever; the fish's flavor alone exceeded Ye Xiruo's expectations. Her chopsticks moved swiftly, and soon the small plate of fish was gone. She licked her lips with lingering satisfaction; this taste was truly unforgettable. The dipping sauce beside her remained untouched.
"System, give me two more fish."
This time the system only sent one message, and Ye Xiruo gritted her teeth: "I want two."
"I'll give it to you after you finish this one, to keep it fresh."
Ye Xiruo felt that something seemed wrong, but she didn't think too much about it. From now on, the Snow Mountain Cold Fish would be a specialty of her space, and she could eat as much as she wanted.
"Mix some of the spring water from the space to raise fish." The all-powerful spring water can solve any problem.
"clear."
If you slice this into thin slices and dip it in sauce, the previous light fragrance will now be replaced by a rich aroma, each with its own unique deliciousness.
"System, where's the fish? I also want to eat sauerkraut fish, chopped chili fish head, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, sweet and sour fish, braised fish, and steamed fish."
However, Ye Xiruo quickly had no time to think about anything else. The spiritual power of the two fish was now fully released, constantly transforming her meridians, flesh and blood, and even her appearance.
Although this transformation wasn't as intense as heavenly lightning, it still felt like being cut by countless tiny blades all over the body, causing indescribable discomfort.
Ye Xiruo pouted, stood up, and ran straight towards the green spring. "Damn system! No wonder I only got two. I knew two would be enough. Giving more would be a waste."
Ye Xiruo only anticipated the beginning, but not the tragic ending. The process of transforming her body's meridians lasted for a whole day and night. The pain of being slowly cut by a knife was unbearable for her.
She should have endured more lightning tribulations; it would have been a fatal blow anyway, and she wouldn't have died so tragically. This damned, gradual transformation was definitely not suitable for her.
During this process, the person must remain fully conscious; if they faint, the treatment will be ineffective. Furthermore, the Snow Mountain Cold Fish is most effective the first time it is consumed; after that, it becomes just another dish with no further benefits.
This is why the elders and disciples weren't tempted by Si Hao's Snow Mountain Silver Fish. Living in the unique environment of the snow mountain, they had already eaten the Snow Mountain Silver Fish many times without any effect. They figured it was better to hurry and gather more Snow Lotus to exchange for the resources they wanted.
Having figured this out, Ye Xiruo felt even more depressed. If she had known it would turn out this way, she would have definitely refrained from eating. Now she was truly in a situation where she couldn't live or die.
"System, prepare ten fish for me. I want to have a whole fish feast."
"You'd better pray for yourself! This is a once-in-a-lifetime way to improve your aptitude and strength. Ordinary people can't even get their hands on it even if they want to."
Although the process is painful, with the help of the spring water, the effect should not be bad.
Ye Xiruo suddenly realized that she had forgotten to collect a few Snow Linglong plants into her space, which was definitely a huge loss.
"System, I want to see what's going on outside."
A blizzard swept through the Ice Valley, but fortunately, Xue Linglong had already finished harvesting. The disciples and elders were unaware of what had happened and eventually boarded a celestial ship to head to the next destination.
Only Elder Lianchi, Elder Lianqing, Sushaxuan, Elder Liansi, and Shiyu, whose powers have been sealed, remain in the Ice Valley.
The boundless wind and snow almost swallowed their white robes, and their black hair was covered with snow.
Lian Si's body was half buried in the snow, and the fierce wind and snow cut her angry curses into countless fragments.
Even Su Shaxuan's usually indifferent and serene face showed a hint of anxiety at this moment.
"Elder, I'll go down and look again."
“No, the glacial river water is freezing cold. You’ve already gone down twice. It will damage your meridians and affect your foundation. I’ll go instead.” Elder Lianqing grabbed Su Shaxuan.
Elder Lianchi nodded. Time passed slowly, but there was still no trace of Ye Xiruo. Now the blizzard had arrived, and the merciless university would obliterate all traces and swallow all lives. The longer time dragged on, the greater the emptiness in his heart became.
If she had known, she should have kept Ye Xiruo under her watchful eye; then none of this would have happened.
"If we still can't find the young master in another hour, I will inform the Holy Maiden." Elder Lianchi's expression was very solemn.
Ye Xiruo knew better than anyone what the consequences would be if a Golden Core cultivator were lost in the vast snow-covered mountains without a guard by her side.
Ye Xiruo nodded. At least the entire Saintess Peak hadn't completely decayed yet, and at least these three people were genuinely worried about her and anxious for her.
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