Chapter 491 So what if I'm gifted?
Chapter 491 So what if I'm gifted?
"Lezhi, this is Nanfeng from the Longclaw Clan."
After dealing with that group of sharp-toothed long-legged creatures, Lezhi no longer needed to clean up the battlefield. It was a good opportunity for Lie Zhao to introduce the newcomer to him.
Nanfeng waved, "Hello, you...you must be Lezhi?"
Are they really not members of the Longtail Clan who have been separated from their clan?
Actually, when Nanfeng saw Lie Zhao and the others, he knew he had misunderstood. But he couldn't be blamed; Lezhi's attack method was exactly the same as that of the Longtail Clan. He was absolutely not mistaken.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have started lecturing people right away.
Upon hearing this, Lezhi, whose eyes had returned to their pure white state, merely raised an eyebrow without speaking, and instead looked at Lei Xiu.
He was hungry.
Lei Xiu immediately understood and stepped forward, "Wait a moment. We can't camp here tonight. When we get to the campsite, I'll make you something delicious. You can have some dried meat to tide you over for now."
I glanced at the team members bustling around. The smell of rust was still strong in the air, and there were insect remains and broken pieces everywhere.
Camping was indeed out of the question. Lezhi nodded, grinding his teeth against the chewy jerky, and looked up at the south wind.
Realizing that Lezhi was deliberately ignoring him, Nanfeng wasn't annoyed. He waited quietly and persistently for Lezhi's reply, "I am Lezhi."
"I am Nanfeng." Upon receiving the answer he wanted, Nanfeng immediately beamed with joy. He pushed aside Lie Zhao, who was blocking his way, and eagerly stepped forward to get closer to Lezhi, scrutinizing him closely. "May I ask, what did you use to attack just now?"
The atmosphere immediately fell silent upon hearing this.
Lie Zhao crossed his arms, looking ready to watch the show, and made no attempt to stop Nanfeng.
He was also curious, but there were some things he couldn't ask directly. Nanfeng's uninhibited nature was something he was capable of doing.
Seeing Lie Zhao's actions, Lie Zhi immediately understood what he was planning. He raised his hand to touch his nose, his eyes darted around for a moment, and finally chose to remain silent.
Lei Xiu reacted a bit faster than the others. When he realized that Nan Feng had gotten too close, he moved from his side to Le Zhi's side in the blink of an eye.
The three people's positions form a triangle.
On the contrary, Lezhi, the person involved, seemed too calm. He was still struggling with the meat jerky in his mouth. Even when Nanfeng came close, he did not stop. He just stared at him.
Finally managing to tear off a small piece of jerky, Nanfeng chewed away, his interest undiminished, maintaining his eye contact with Lezhi.
After swallowing the food in his mouth, Lezhi moved his other hand.
Are you planning to hit someone? Lie Zhao's eyes gleamed with golden light, a hint of anticipation in them.
Is a fight about to break out?! Lie Zhi was filled with anticipation mixed with some hesitation. If a fight really broke out, which side should he take? Lei Xiu would undoubtedly side with Le Zhi. They had been neighbors with the Longtail Clan for so long, and there was always some sense of obligation between them. Taking sides would easily give them a reason to criticize them. It was a dilemma.
However, Lezhi wasn't as impulsive as they thought. He raised his hand simply to answer Nanfeng's question.
With palms facing inward and backs of hands facing outward, a flash of light appeared, and fingers instantly stretched and deformed in full view of everyone. "This is the one."
Her voice was soft and sweet, but it was actually because she was too hungry to speak.
But to outsiders, the soft, sweet voice contrasted sharply with the sharp fingers. Thinking of how the child had just torn apart the insectoid creatures, Nanfeng finally realized that a chill ran down his spine.
However, he quickly forgot about his physical discomfort. Seeing that Lezhi was so generous, he didn't hesitate and stretched out his hand as well. A similar light flashed, and Nanfeng showed it off, saying, "I have one too. Look, isn't it exactly the same?"
So here's the question: how could a minor from the Spirit Feather Clan have the talents of the Long Claw Clan manifest?
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Outside the Fufeng Plain, a flock of birds and beasts were stopped in their tracks by a thicket of thorns.
Without armor to protect them, entering the jungle would be tantamount to suicide; taking the open road was their only option.
But traveling in the air wasn't easy either; the wind howled, and whistles sounded from time to time, indicating that the road ahead was treacherous.
The birds showed no sign of backing down. The big black bird and the brightly colored bird took the lead, and after all the members were in place, they immediately took flight without hesitation.
The sound of birds and beasts flapping their wings followed closely behind, instantly gathering into a vast, dark mass in the sky.
It takes more than just a talking mouth to lead the birds and beasts all the way here. When Lezhi was not around, the brightly colored birds suddenly became much sharper. Once they judged the correct direction, they let out a clear and sharp cry, and the birds immediately turned in the right direction according to its instructions.
The birds and beasts scattered in a flurry, their direction of travel completely overlapping with that of Lezhi and his group who were traveling by land.
In the dense thorn forest, the Longtail Clan and the Golden Armor Clan, as local races, found a suitable campsite for the night without much effort; it was a semi-underground cave.
Lie Zhao, being prepared, arranged for people to collect the thorns cut down along the way, which could be used to start a fire.
The sharp, long, fanged creatures that attacked earlier naturally became food.
Discard the head as it is poisonous; the other parts of the body, including the sharp, long teeth, are edible, and are mostly meat. There is only one spine, which is easy to prepare. Remove the internal organs and it can be cooked. The skin is also edible.
The locals prefer to grill it directly. There is a layer of fat between the skin and the meat. After being grilled at high temperature, the fat melts and forms a caramelized layer on the surface of the meat. When you bite into it, it is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the aroma is irresistible.
As is customary, Lei Xiu and Le Zhi lit a separate fire pit. This was Lei Xiu's first time making the fang-shaped long strips, and he prepared everything from deep-frying, braising, stewing, boiling, to the essential grilling.
His process was complicated, and before he even opened the pot, Nanfeng had already brought over the roasted meat to curry favor.
"Come on, have a taste. Although the fang-shaped stick doesn't look very appealing, it tastes pretty good."
Lezhi readily accepted; at worst, he could stay for dinner later, as he was genuinely hungry.
It doesn't use any seasonings, yet it's not fishy at all; it's just the natural flavor of the meat. The first impression upon tasting it is its freshness, so delicious that some people can swallow their tongues. After eating it, there's a slightly sweet aftertaste.
The texture is somewhere between red and white meat, tender and chewy, with some parts even having a crispness, somewhat like octopus, but with a more meaty flavor.
"How is it?" Actually, there's no need to ask. Just by looking at how Lezhi is eating one bite after another, and not even wanting to stop talking, you can tell that he is very satisfied with the taste.
The sensation of the oil bursting in her mouth was so wonderful that Lezhi didn't want to be distracted. She nodded hastily in response and then focused all her attention on the food in her hands.
Of course, he didn't forget to share some with Maoqiu and Kele.
Jelly Frog doesn't need to worry. It wasn't idle during the battle. As long as it's not in the air, Jelly Frog is a deadly weapon. It doesn't even care whether the sharp teeth and long strips are headless or not.
The leaf beetle also smeared some minced meat along with it. After feeding it some vegetables and fruits, it will have enough for its daily needs. It is quite easy to raise.
Seeing that Lezhi liked it, Nanfeng's face relaxed, and he stared at Lezhi with his chin on his hand, not wanting to miss any of his expressions or movements.
"Don't even think about it. I've already said it before, I'm from the Spirit Feather Clan. As for that..." Feeling uncomfortable under her gaze, Lezhi glanced at Nanfeng, her tone carrying a warning, "It's just that I have extraordinary talent. What, you have a problem with that?"
After saying that, without waiting for Nanfeng's response, Lezhi stood up and went to Lei Xiu, who was still busy. She handed the leftover roasted meat to Lei Xiu's mouth and said, "Try it, it's pretty good. Let's try roasting some too."
Without hesitation, Lei Xiu opened his mouth, chewing as he nodded, "Okay, you don't need to do it. I'll skewer the meat and take it over in a bit."
Seeing the natural interaction between the two, Nanfeng's eyes widened in disbelief. No, these two are actually in this relationship?
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