CHAPTER 467: CHAPTER 158 EXCESS FLESH_2

Let’s set aside the three dishes of steamed bass, which Ke Lian and Ke Xing have eaten before. Although the taste is as delicious as always, they are already accustomed to the aroma. It was the mysterious dish in the small clay pot that intrigued Ke Lian and Ke Xing.

turned around to get bowls and chopsticks from the kitchen, while also helping to serve rice to everyone seated. Just as Ke Xing was asking what was in the clay pot, Du Xixi didn’t need to answer as 2569 had already said: "Master, Madam says this is called Stewed Fresh Knock! It’s made with Loach!"

"Loach? Is it those things that CD-0329 Star sent over this morning?" Ke Xing gasped, his expression somewhat resistant, "They really look like the Slippery Beast. When I was on the front line, the most annoying thing was dealing with those Slippery Beasts."

Du Xixi raised an eyebrow. Her understanding of the Insect Clan was still not thorough. She had only learned about a few common species of the Insect Clan from Mo Ying before, and she had no idea what this Slippery Beast was, that could make Ke Xing, the ever-victorious general on the battlefield, use the word "annoying".

"They’re similar to snakes, but a juvenile Slippery Beast is already three meters long and thigh-wide." Ke Lian noticed Du Xixi’s confusion and softly explained in her ear. He spoke in a subtle whisper, almost like a secret communication, so Ke Xing didn’t deliberately listen; otherwise, he might wonder what a "snake" was.

Ke Lian knew the fact that Du Xixi came from Blue Star and had learned a lot about Blue Star from Chen Yin. The existence of such creatures on Blue Star was an important piece of information Chen Yin had shared with Ke Lian.

—For no other reason than the fact that the Insect Clan, which continuously harmed interstellar companions on the front lines, bore similarities to creatures on Blue Star. Chen Yin speculated that the predecessors of the Insect Clan were most likely various creatures from Blue Star, but for reasons unknown, they underwent a mutation.

This speculation wasn’t based solely on the physical resemblance; after all, it could merely be a coincidence given the millennia separating these beings.

Chen Yin had not forgotten the original Divine Oracle either—in Blue Star, there was a girl who could help the Star Era overcome difficulties and even rewrite the history of the Insect Clan’s harm to people.

Undoubtedly, Du Xixi was the girl from Blue Star, brought personally by Chen Yin. But how could she help the Star Era overcome difficulties? How could she rewrite the history of the Insect Clan’s harm to people?

Chen Yin didn’t know, Du Xixi didn’t know, Ke Lian certainly didn’t know, and even the few courtiers who knew Du Xixi’s true identity were as puzzled as monks scratching their heads in confusion.

In an unfathomable situation, the initial Divine Oracle seemed as if it had never appeared. Everyone no longer placed the burden on Du Xixi’s shoulders, but instead slowly waited, waiting for a turning point to appear.

At that moment, Du Xixi imagined the appearance of the Slippery Beast in her mind. Looking like a snake, three meters long, thigh-wide... Du Xixi involuntarily swallowed; to be honest, she was a bit tempted.

Most people’s impression of snakes might still remain on "poisonous," "run away quickly," "one bite is lethal," but some non-venomous snakes, when carefully prepared, can be made into mouthwatering delicacies.

Ke Lian saw that Du Xixi’s expression seemed momentarily dazed, but then she actually licked her lips, somewhat greedily, and even giggled foolishly.

Ke Lian: ... What’s going on? Didn’t they say snakes are terrifying? Why does my wife look like she’s about to drool?

It wasn’t Ke Lian’s fault for being stunned; it was just that when Chen Yin introduced the "snake" species to Ke Lian, fearless Chen Yin had shivered, as if snakes were a terrifying creature.

First impressions are crucial. Because of Chen Yin’s reaction, Ke Lian instinctively thought of "snakes" as extremely dangerous creatures, and the Slippery Beast, which greatly resembles a snake, as a formidable enemy for the warriors. Once encountered, it would take more than half a day to retreat unharmed.

However, seeing Du Xixi’s response, Ke Lian realized Chen Yin’s reaction wasn’t reliable. Clearly, it’s an ingredient that Du Xixi likes!

Du Xixi glanced at Ke Xing, seeing that he had already excitedly gone to look at the Stewed Fresh Knock, she curled her lips into a smile and, imitating Ke Lian’s earlier manner, whispered in his ear: "When there’s a chance in the future, I’ll cook snake meat for you! I guarantee you’ll eat until your tongue drops!"