CHAPTER 39: CHAPTER 39: BRAISED AND STEAMED, A WORLDLY DELICACY

Bob led the Bubble Beasts proudly back to the shore.

Then... directly got onto the shore.

The bubbles were like tough fabric, not punctured by the ground stones at all.

Once stable, pop~ the bubbles broke under the control of these chubby little dinosaurs.

They excitedly came to Lear’s side to claim credit.

"Master, we’ve caught all the fish inside!"

"These red fish look delicious... can we try them?"

"Master..."

Lear was in a great mood.

He lavishly praised these little fellows.

These Bubble Beasts look cute, but their skills are impressive.

They have done a great job this time.

After counting, they caught a total of 47 Red Blood Dragon Fish.

They were all big fish, no juveniles.

But the Bubble Beasts kept confirming that they had caught all the Red Blood Dragon Fish in the water.

Lear nodded in satisfaction.

Obtaining dozens of 2 Stars Red Blood Dragon Fish is already a huge profit.

The remaining ordinary fish filled five bubbles, also a great harvest!

Having obtained all he needed, Lear, in a bright mood, immediately returned to his territory.

Although he encountered a frightful swarm of blood and flesh giant mosquitoes during the journey, there were not too many accidents, and he still harvested what he wanted the most.

The Bubble Beasts then controlled eight bubbles, three meters in diameter, filled with fish, following by his side.

These full bubbles floated as if there was no gravity.

Seeing the movement of these little guys, Lear increasingly felt the Bubble Beasts had limitless potential.

Catching fish, filtering clear water, breeding, even using bubbles to move items and to battle... they were simply multifunctional vehicles.

The only drawback was that there were too few of them.

Thinking of this, Lear curiously asked.

"Bob, how do you reproduce?"

"Reproduce?"

Bob was a bit puzzled by this word.

Lear explained with a smile.

"How can new Bubble Beasts be born..."

"It’s easy, just merge bubbles with others’ bubbles, and then drop in our blood, it only takes three months to give birth to new partners~"

After saying this, Bob’s face turned a bit bitter.

"But bleeding hurts, and each time we lose half a month’s strength... so we rarely proactively give birth to new bubbles, unless something unexpected happens, needing to increase companions."

Lear thought of the evaluation on the Bubble Beast’s panel, even reproduction requires bubbles...

Truly a Bubble Beast!

However, is the cost of reproduction just losing half a month’s strength?

What kind of cost is that...?

He should increase their numbers.

If he had three or five hundred of them... they could reach the sky!

Patting Bob’s little head, without saying much, 26 is still too few.

Returning along the same route, there were no unexpected incidents.

Upon returning to the territory, Bain came to greet him immediately.

Seeing the bubbles filled with fish floating in mid-air, his smile brightened again.

"My lord, so many fish, a great harvest!!"

Lear smiled.

"It’s all thanks to the Bubble Beasts."

He then indicated the Red Blood Dragon Fish in the middle.

Speaking seriously.

"These are 2 Stars magical life... Red Blood Dragon Fish, consuming them can permanently increase stamina, and the flesh is delicious, extremely rare."

"Process three first, we’ll eat tonight."

"Keep the rest temporarily in ↑ North... you arrange two Bubble Beasts to manage."

Lear has gotten used to Bain who, as a Mud Swamp People hero, is flexible and handles things efficiently.

Very suitable for managing these trivial matters.

Red Blood Dragon Fish?!

Stars magical life?!

Bain was immediately intrigued.

"My lord, should we try to breed such good things?"

With Bubble Beasts, it’s completely feasible.

"Of course we can."

"But we caught 47 Red Blood Dragon Fish and no juveniles... maybe breeding is a problem, keep an eye on it."

"Yes, my lord! Leave it to me!"

Bain is always very enthusiastic about these things.

Although he’s only been in Mire Swamp for a few days.

But during these days he’s been personally involved in territory construction, watching it improve day by day, that feeling is wonderful.

He is full of confidence and anticipation for Weilu City’s future.

Soon, more than ten Mud Swamp People started killing fish, all ordinary Swamp Fish were processed, what couldn’t be eaten was made into smoked fish or dried fish.

They picked three large and fat Red Blood Dragon Fish, almost reaching 1.5 meters.

Cooked by the most skilled Mud Swamp People.

An hour later, a special aroma suddenly wafted through the territory.

Those busy working occasionally turned their heads toward the temporary kitchen.

The sound of swallowing echoed one after another.

The aroma seemed to penetrate deep into their souls, making them unable to resist.

The Bubble Beasts were even reluctant to blink, drool almost soaking their bellies.

Finally, after being cooked over a roaring fire, the Mud Swamp people chefs together brought out three large pots of food prepared with Red Blood Dragon Fish.

The largest pot was given to Lear, one pot belonged to the Bubble Beasts, and the remaining pot was enjoyed by the Wetland Lizardman Warriors.

The Mud Swamp People enjoyed a sumptuous fish feast, but Red Blood Dragon Fish, such a treasure, was temporarily out of their reach.

On the wooden table, Lear looked at the large pot of clear-broth Red Blood Dragon Fish stew before him, the aroma so enticing that he couldn’t help drooling.

So tempting.

He’s tasted countless delicacies, but never something so alluring, with a fragrance that reached the soul...

Never before seen.

Taking a deep breath, he picked up the specially made chopsticks and took a piece.

The fish meat was like garlic cloves, the flesh distinct.

Slowly placing it into his mouth.

An indescribable feeling of wonderfulness blossomed on his tongue.

At that moment, it was as if he was elevated to the clouds, his whole being wrapped in cotton candy-like clouds.

It was an unprecedented experience, one that even the deluxe version of the treasure sword paled in comparison by a tenth.

Swallowed down, a warm current surged, and his body seemed to become a touch more resilient.

Strength emanated from within.

Every cell was cheering and jumping.

This was not just cuisine, but a cleanse for the body, a soul-touching enjoyment.

One mouthful and he couldn’t help but continue with a second, and a third.

A one and a half meters long, thirty-pound fish was completely finished by him alone.

The fish meat turned directly into pure energy upon ingestion, leaving not even a trace.

In the end, his whole body felt warm like he had soaked in a hot spring.

The noticeable increase in his physical condition was evident.

With his right hand, he made a fist and violently punched forward.

Whoa~ The air carried a harsh whistling sound.

Twice or thrice stronger than before!

Exaggerated!

Consumption afterward could permanently enhance physical strength.

This is what 2 Stars magical life is... so satisfying!

Lear was amazed in his heart.

Unfortunately, towards the end, the effect of the fish meat was no longer apparent, the last tenth had completely no reaction.

If only it could continuously raise the upper limit... tsk tsk, can’t even imagine.

Even more incredible is the taste of Red Blood Dragon Fish, even without the trait of enhancement, the unique taste experience itself is worth a fortune!

A must-try to breed them, otherwise, eating like this, can’t withstand a few times.

He could no longer accept days without Red Blood Dragon Fish.

After lunch, the territory was in a state of peace and comfort.

It’s been a while since they’ve eaten so indulgingly.

The big fish was tender and plump, everyone had a satisfying feast.

The Bubble Beasts and Wetland Lizard-men who enjoyed the Red Blood Dragon Fish were immersed in an exquisite taste experience.

After a short nap, Lear called Bain.

Impatiently he took the Mud Swamp Hero towards the north of the territory, pointing at the muddy land ahead.

"Mark this entire area as a fish breeding ground."

"Assign personnel for specialized management."

Saying that, he looked at the nearby Bubble Beast.

"Popo, use bubbles to build a mud wall in front to prevent the Red Blood Dragon Fish from escaping."

"We also need to assign someone to control the bubbles, to breed the Red Blood Dragon Fish inside them."

The Red Blood Dragon Fish looked like they wouldn’t be easy to raise, but he was unwilling to not try.

With the order given, Bain and Popo immediately took action.

Popo summoned 10 Bubble Beasts, and together they began controlling bubbles to demarcate a large breeding ground to the north, with a diameter exceeding a hundred meters.

More can be expanded as needed in the future.

They controlled the bubbles like bulldozers, squeezing the surrounding mud, hollowing the ground, and piled it into a thick barrier wall around it.

Meanwhile, they gathered a giant bubble in the center, encapsulating the Red Blood Dragon Fish.

With this dual protection, these unmatched delicacies couldn’t escape at all.

The first version of the fish pond was quickly completed with the assistance of the Bubble Beasts.

Seeing the Red Blood Dragon Fish swimming in the crystal clear bubble, Bain was excited but then somewhat scratching his head, asking Lear.

"Sir, what should we feed them?"

Lear, gazing at the happily swimming Red Blood Dragon Fish, replied in a lighthearted voice.

"Since they are fish, presumably they won’t be able to do without those things—meat, greens."

"Let them starve for a few days, and alternate between meat and greens for feeding, eventually, we’ll find what they like to eat."

"Or let the Bubble Beasts divide it into several sections and feed them comparably."

Fish, such a life form, could go hungry for ten days to half a month like it’s nothing... the chubbier ones, even a few months still manageable.

There’s plenty of time to find a method for them... if all else fails, just slaughter them for drinks.

There are always ways.