High-Martial World: System Arrives 30 Years Late

Chapter 695: Chapter 459: The Curse of the Domain of Chaos, Demon God Avatar Descends! (Part 2)

But this type of fish grows extremely slowly, only about one centimeter per year, so those over one meter in size are called "Great Snow Fish," and some even call them "Holy Snow Fish."

"Several hundred years ago, a Demon God from our Saint Race who loved gourmet food traveled through eight countries and wrote a food directory. The Holy Snow Fish from the Guye Kingdom was ranked third and is one of the top ten delicacies of the Saint Race."

"Since then, the Holy Snow Fish, and even Snow Fish, have been extensively fished by the locals, nearly driving them to extinction. Later, the Guye Royal Family intervened to protect Cold Snow Lake and issued a decree limiting fishing to certain seasons."

"It’s said that Count Soliss has always greatly admired that Demon God. Although he is not the City Lord of Celestial Illusion Province, he is powerful and has a close relationship with the Celestial Illusion City Lord. As a result, the City Lord turns a blind eye to Soliss’s monthly fishing trips."

After hearing Yuri’s words, Su Mu couldn’t help but think of that icy lake discovered by a foodie in the Yun Province Beast Cave, where tasty fish lived beneath the ice. However, those fish under the Beast Cave’s icy lake were much larger than one meter, with many over ten meters.

The mention, along with thoughts of the foodie, stirred Su Mu’s appetite. Whether in his past life’s homeland or in this life in Huaxia, there was never a lack of food, truly a land of culinary delights.

As luck would have it, under normal circumstances, a Martial Artist of Su Mu’s caliber would not need to eat, but currently, the Alien Race body he occupied was too fragile and required daily sustenance.

However, during this time...

Among the various Alien Race foods Su Mu had eaten, aside from some strong liquors, most were quite difficult to describe, and he was unimpressed with the so-called top ten Alien Race delicacies, even somewhat disdainful.

Noticing Su Mu’s unimpressed expression, Yuri earnestly said, "The taste of Great Snow Fish is really good. I tried it once."

...

Cold Snow Lake, snow and wind persist year-round.

Under Su Mu’s strong Spiritual Power, the two openly sneaked in right under the guards’ noses.

"Why don’t we split up?"

Split up?

The two each entered the water from different sides.

At first, Su Mu was surprised, but upon entering the water, he realized Yuri’s craving, noticing through his Spiritual Power that Yuri was putting several half-meter-long Snow Fish into her Space Ring.

Seeing this, Su Mu wasn’t about to leave empty-handed after coming all this way.

Yuri mentioned they couldn’t survive half a day out of the water, but from her actions, it seemed the Snow Fish would still taste good after dying.

If it’s tasty, they could take it back as a specialty of the Alien Race.

Shortly after, the two rejoined, and Yuri began to set up a fire and pot, "Let me do it. The food directory mentioned that the Snow Fish only requires a little oil and a quick fry to become a Saint Race delicacy."

Frying it directly?

Is this the taste of the Alien Race?

Su Mu wasn’t impressed and couldn’t fully agree, but since it’s one of the top ten Alien Race delicacies, he decided to give it a try, using his Spiritual Power to block sounds and scents within a mile radius.

Sizzle, sizzle!

The oil from the Snow Fish danced joyfully in the small pot, permeating the fish with a golden hue and releasing a tantalizing aroma. Yuri added some wild vegetables and spices she carried with her, making Su Mu’s mouth water.

Underestimating Yuri, it seems she’s got some skills.

"Lin Peng, why don’t you try it?"

Su Mu noticed the bowl and chopsticks Yuri handed over, suspecting she intentionally targeted Count Soliss last because she always carried them with her.

He picked up a piece of fish meat, but it crumbled under the chopsticks, leaving him empty.

The feedback from the chopstick tips was like they’re grasping tender tofu, no, even more tender than soft tofu.

Seeing Su Mu’s failed attempt, Yuri let out a light laugh and proudly took a big bite of the fish.

Su Mu didn’t feel embarrassed, contemplating the fish fibers on the chopstick tips, realizing with his control over the body, he shouldn’t have crushed the fish.

"In the end, it’s all about imperfect control over strength..."

Su Mu picked up the chopsticks again, this time successfully grabbing a large piece. The fish melted quickly in his mouth, not exactly like snow melting, but still delightful.

The taste brightened Su Mu’s eyes; indeed, the Snow Fish was excellent.

"How is it? Not bad, right?"

"Indeed, it’s not bad."

On the first day, the two didn’t encounter Count Soliss. That day, Yuri took out a Great Snow Fish from the Space Ring to cook, gaining confidence in her cooking skills.

"Why don’t I do it this time?" After tasting the Snow Fish, Su Mu felt the urge to try hot pot.

Such high-quality fish deserves more than simple frying.

"Can you handle it?"

Yuri’s face showed doubt; this was a Great Snow Fish, and she only had three in her ring.

"Watch closely, give me some of the spices you used yesterday, I need to prepare a dipping sauce first."

He chopped chili and garlic, made some golden garlic chili paste using the oil in the pan, then diced green onions and ginger, pouring hot oil over them, and added some wild vegetable leaves.

Yuri’s eyes widened slightly, Lin Peng seemed to know what he’s doing.

Adding the garlic and chili, Su Mu poured in some soy sauce, "Do you have any tart, sweet fruits?"

"Yes."

Yuri conjured several fist-sized red fruits; Su Mu sliced one in half, tasted the juice, and was pleased, realizing these could replace lime.