Xu Yuehuai, on the other hand, personally cooked. She had a lot of experience in cooking. She skillfully handled the fish, slicing them to make soup or grilling them whole. Every step of the process seemed so easy for her, as if she were creating an art piece.
As wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys, the entire military camp was filled with an enticing aroma of fish.
The soldiers sat around the makeshift dining table, gazing expectantly at the delicious food that was about to be served, filled with anticipation and gratitude.
Xu Yuehuai personally carried steaming hot fish soup and served it to each soldier. Her gentle words and caring eyes made everyone feel the warmth of home.
"Thank you all for your hard work. This is fish soup I made with these fish that fell from the sky. Please try it and see if you like it," Xu Yuehuai said with a smile, her eyes shining with maternal warmth.
The soldiers eagerly took the bowls and began to taste the soup. They found the fish soup incredibly delicious, melting in their mouths, as if all the fatigue and hardship of the past few days had vanished with that bowl of soup.
Following that, one dish after another, such as grilled fish, fish balls, and fish soup, were served on the table. The soldiers ate heartily, and laughter filled the air.
This whole fish feast not only satisfied everyone's appetite, but also boosted morale and unity within the military camp.
Xu Yuehuai felt very gratified as she watched this scene. These fish not only nourished the soldiers' bodies but also warmed their hearts.
But Song Luo suddenly joined in, her curious eyes scanning back and forth among the crowd before finally settling on the grilled fish in Qi Guze's hand. Her childish voice carried a hint of coquetry: "Brother, this fish looks so delicious!"
Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai were surprised by her appearance and neither of them paid any attention to her.
Seeing this, the Ghost Doctor gently shook his folding fan and said helplessly, "This girl is always so troublesome. I arranged for her to organize the medicinal herbs, but who would have thought she would sneak out."
Just as everyone was enjoying their fish, Song Luo's action instantly drew everyone's attention. She seemed to have chewed on something hard, frowned, and then spat out a fist-sized foreign object.
The strange object gleamed with a faint purple light under the moonlight, and at first glance, it appeared to be a huge rock.
However, Xu Yuehuai had a sharp eye and immediately recognized its extraordinary nature. She quickly stepped forward, carefully took the stone from Song Luo's hand, and gently wiped it with the handkerchief she carried with her.
As the dust settled, a crystal-clear gemstone emitting a faint purple glow was revealed—a rare purple rose quartz.
"This is... a purple rose stone!" Xu Yuehuai's voice trembled slightly with excitement. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to feel the immense power contained within the purple crystal.
The power seemed to originate from the ancient and profound universe, both mysterious and powerful, which stirred her heart.
"Quickly, open up the bellies of the other fish and see if there are any more crystals like this!" Xu Yuehuai's voice was filled with an undeniable urgency. Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately sprang into action, dissecting the "fish that fell from the sky" that had not yet been processed.
Sure enough, as expected, several more purple crystals of varying sizes were discovered, some hidden in the fish's belly and others embedded between its bones, as if nature had specially set these gems for the fish.
Xu Yuehuai gathered all the purple rose stones together, and their purple light shone brightly in the night, as if it could illuminate everyone's heart.
"Ghost Doctor, these purple gemstones are extraordinary. Please be sure to study their medicinal properties and see if they can be incorporated into elixirs to enhance the overall strength of our army."
She knew that the Ghost Doctor's skill in alchemy was unmatched.
The Ghost Doctor accepted the purple gemstone with excitement in his eyes. He knew the value of this purple crystal. "I will do my best to study its medicinal properties and create a batch of even more powerful pills for you."
In the pharmacy as dawn broke, the purple rose in the Ghost Doctor's hand emitted an alluring purple glow in the dim light, as if it contained power.
"This time, I will definitely unravel your mystery!" the Ghost Doctor murmured to himself, his voice soft but revealing an undeniable determination.
"You haven't slept for days," Xu Yuehuai advised from the side.
The Ghost Doctor smiled slightly and waved his hand to indicate that it was alright. "You don't understand. This purple rose stone is the key to changing the course of the battle."
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Qi Guze strode steadily down the corridor like a shooting star, entered the pharmacy, and asked in a deep voice, "I heard you've recently made a new breakthrough?"
A mysterious glint flashed in the Ghost Doctor's eyes, and he nodded slightly: "Indeed, I have initially unlocked the secrets of refining the Purple Rose Pill."
The three sat around the ancient alchemy furnace, the air thick with anticipation and tension.
The Ghost Doctor carefully lifted the furnace lid, and one by one, purple rose pills appeared before his eyes. Their color was like the most dazzling stars in the night sky, and they emitted a wonderful fragrance that was refreshing and delightful.
"This is the light of hope we have been waiting for." He parted his thin lips slightly, his tone full of solemnity, and then slowly handed a pill to Xu Yuehuai.
Xu Yuehuai took the pill and examined it closely, her bright eyes sparkling with shock and anticipation. She turned and exchanged a meaningful glance with Qi Guze, their hearts instantly linked, sharing boundless hopes for the future.
"The path to advancement for the entire army may be opened by this Purple Rose Pill."
Sunlight bathed the vast training ground, where soldiers stood tall and stood in neat formation, resembling a Great Wall of steel.
Xu Yuehuai stood atop the high platform, his voice booming like a bell, resounding through the heavens: "My valiant warriors, today we wield a powerful weapon—the Purple Rose Pill! It will grant us unprecedented strength, helping us overcome all obstacles and become invincible!"
After speaking, she personally distributed the precious Purple Rose Pills to each soldier, and that warmth and trust quietly took root in everyone's heart.
The soldiers held the pills in their hands, their faces beaming with excitement and anticipation.
A young soldier, his hands trembling, put the pill into his mouth. In an instant, a warm and powerful force surged from his dantian. He opened his eyes abruptly and exclaimed in surprise, "This...this feeling is so real!"
The surrounding soldiers echoed their sentiments, feeling the surging power within them, and the entire camp was filled with unprecedented morale and confidence.
However, the good times didn't last long. News of the Purple Rose Stone spread like wildfire, quickly attracting the greedy eyes of surrounding forces.
As night fell, the wind howled outside the camp, seemingly foreshadowing an impending storm.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze stood outside the camp, gazing at the dark horizon in the distance, their eyes filled with vigilance.
"We cannot stand idly by and watch the crisis approach." Qi Guze's brows were furrowed with deep worry.
"Yes." Xu Yuehuai immediately summoned the core generals to discuss countermeasures urgently.
Inside the tent, where candlelight flickered, everyone looked solemn, and the atmosphere was tense.
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