The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Chapter 129 Tasting BB Popcorn

Upon arriving at Volcano Wu, Jiang Yan leaped onto a pile of eight layers of rocks, retrieved a whole BB corn, peeled off the husk, revealing plump, round BB corn kernels inside.

BB corn kernels are tightly packed together, emitting a rich, sweet aroma that is enough to whet your appetite just by looking at them.

After some effort, Jiang Yan finally managed to pick a plump BB corn kernel and then put the rest of the BB corn away.

Next up is the baby corn dish.

To cook baby corn, you need to heat it slowly and control the heating time on both sides, otherwise the baby corn kernels will burn.

Therefore, Jiang Yan needs to slowly heat the rocks from top to bottom, layer by layer, with distinct temperature gradients.

Jiang Yan didn't find this difficult, as he was quite confident in his ability to control the temperature.

The only trouble is that it takes a lot of time, but Jiang Yan is patient enough to eat BB corn.

However, before starting, Jiang Yan prepared a lava rat skin.

This magma rat skin is heat-resistant and has excellent heat insulation properties.

After making preparations, Jiang Yan first placed the BB corn on the top layer of rocks with the lowest temperature, allowing the BB corn kernels to slowly adapt to the temperature of the volcano and absorb heat little by little. It was also necessary to turn the corn over in time.

Once the temperature inside the BB corn kernels matches the temperature of the rock surface, the corn kernels need to be moved down one layer.

Time slipped away quietly, and the sun set in the west.

Jiang Yan remained focused on the corn kernels, feeling their temperature.

Finally, Jiang Yan moved the BB corn kernels to the lowest layer of rock, where the temperature reached 1200 degrees Celsius.

Once the temperature of the BB corn kernels reached 1200 degrees Celsius, the BB corn kernels began to shake and expand.

Jiang Yan held his breath, his eyes fixed on the BB corn kernels in front of him.

Just as the BB corn kernels reached their limit of expansion, they exploded with a loud bang.

"Bang!"

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A loud explosion suddenly rang out.

Countless fluffy, cotton candy-like popcorn kernels were ejected into the air.

Then, with an extremely sweet aroma, BB popcorn slowly drifted down, covering the rocks beneath Jiang Yan's feet.

Jiang Yan reached out and caught a small piece of popcorn that was floating down.

The pure white popcorn is so light it's almost weightless when it lands in your palm.

I brought the BB popcorn to my nose and took a gentle sniff.

In an instant, an extremely pure and sweet aroma rushed into his mind, like the gentlest warm breeze in spring, carrying the richness of cream and grains, with a faint sweetness, making Jiang Yan feel refreshed.

Without further hesitation, Jiang Yan put the popcorn in his hand into his mouth.

The moment your teeth bite down, a soft texture melts on your tongue, instantly awakening your taste buds and sending a rich, sweet flavor sweeping over your entire body.

This is a delicious flavor that is not greasy but leaves a lasting impression. Just one bite completely won over his taste buds.

As if out of control, my body instinctively raised its hand, picked up a piece of falling popcorn, and popped it into its mouth.

At this moment, Jiang Yan felt that he could eat as much popcorn as he wanted, and the more he ate, the more addicted he became.

With each chew, the flavor unfolds layer by layer in the mouth, becoming increasingly rich and mellow. The original subtle sweetness transforms into a refreshing sweet aroma after being repeatedly ground between the teeth, and the soft texture gently slides down the throat.

It's so delicious that you can't stop eating it.

The hunger in my stomach grew stronger with each chew; clearly, the exquisite taste had whetted my appetite and even made me want to eat something else.

Just as Jiang Yan was enjoying the ultimate deliciousness of BB popcorn, a deafening roar suddenly came from Mount Wu.

"Boom—!"

With a deafening roar, the earth trembled slightly, and a large amount of volcanic ash spewed from the crater of Mount Enoki, shooting straight into the sky.

Soon, volcanic ash filled the sky and dispersed high above, then slowly drifted down, like a gray snowfall, settling on the ground.

It landed in the Forest of Wu, and also on BB Popcorn next to Jiang Yan.

Jiang Yan looked at the sky filled with volcanic ash and a pleased smile appeared on his lips.

"It seems that even the Wuzhi Volcano has sent me the best seasoning."

Pick up a popcorn kernel covered in a thin layer of volcanic ash and put it straight into your mouth.

The original pure sweetness is mixed with a hint of saltiness, which not only does not ruin the deliciousness of the popcorn, but also makes the sweetness even more intense, sweet but not cloying, and the flavor more complex.

"tasty."

Jiang Yan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, then suddenly thought of something.

"Oh right, the Star of E."

As he spoke, Jiang Yan took out a Star of Evil fruit that looked like a crystal perfume bottle.

Open the fruit, and you'll find some brown five-pointed stars about the size of a fingernail inside.

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Take out a simple grinder, put the brown five-pointed star into it, and grind it into a fine brown powder. Then take out some seasonings and mix them in a certain proportion.

In just a moment, a bowl of sauce with a warm color and unique aroma was made.

Jiang Yan picked up a popcorn kernel, dipped it in a thin layer of sauce, and then put it in his mouth.

That one bite gave Jiang Yan a jolt, like being electrocuted.

The soft, sweet popcorn and the rich, savory flavor of the Wuzhixing fruit blend together perfectly, creating a delightful, layered experience that explodes in your mouth, making it even more delicious than before.

Jiang Yan was completely absorbed in it, eating one flower after another, one bite after another, from night until the sky began to lighten and the morning light pierced through the thin mist, falling on him.

Jiang Yan ate all the BB popcorn that was originally enough to feed hundreds of people from just one BB corn kernel.

Touching his slightly satisfied belly, Jiang Yan thought for a moment, then took out another BB popcorn kernel, popped it open in the same way, and carefully put away the freshly popped BB popcorn.

Jiang Yan planned to save these popcorns for later, to enjoy them slowly and savor them.

After doing all this, Jiang Yan turned his gaze to the depths of the Wuzhi Volcano, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.

Next, Jiang Yan prepared to conduct an in-depth exploration of the Wuzhi Volcano.

Since magma rats live inside the Wuzhi Volcano, there must be other plants and animals growing there as well. Perhaps we can find some good ingredients here.

Having made up his mind, Jiang Yan headed towards the interior of the volcano.

Along the way, there were many magma rat furs scattered on the ground.

Jiang Yan had previously experienced the heat-insulating effect of magma rat fur, so he simply collected all the magma rat fur he could find.

This heat-resistant and heat-insulating magma rat skin is extremely practical in volcanic areas and may come in very handy in the future.

Putting away the lava rat skin, Jiang Yan continued forward, his eyes constantly scanning the surroundings, searching for any possible ingredients.

As Jiang Yan walked, he paused.

Not far in front of him, in a crevice of volcanic rock, grew a plant that was not very tall. Its branches were slender, its leaves were emerald green, and its branches were laden with round, bright red fruits.

The fruit is miniature in size, plump in shape, and bright red in color. It looks just like a mini tomato, round and cute. Just looking at it makes you feel that it is sweet and delicious.

In addition, Jiang Yan discovered that the fruit had been gnawed on by magma rats, so it was obviously edible.

So Jiang Yan stepped forward and picked a mini tomato-like fruit.

The fruit feels slightly cool to the touch, with a smooth skin. When you bring it close, a rich tomato aroma wafts out, sweet and enticing.

"Are these mini tomatoes?"

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Yan put the fruit in his mouth.

Take a bite!

"Pfft—"

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The plump flesh burst open instantly, releasing a burst of juice into the mouth. The sweet aroma of the fruit filled the tip of the tongue first, but the next second, an extreme hot sensation, like the sudden eruption of lava from the Wuzhi Volcano, swept over Jiang Yan's entire mouth without warning!

The spiciness was swift and domineering, spreading instantly from the tip of his tongue to the root of his tongue, his gums, his throat, and even his nasal cavity. The fiery burning sensation was extremely intense, causing his lips to tremble slightly uncontrollably, and his tongue to feel numb.

Jiang Yan subconsciously opened his mouth wide and gasped for breath, trying to relieve the sudden spiciness, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"This is... a chili pepper?"

It looks and smells exactly like a mini tomato, and it's also juicy, but it has such a terrifying level of spiciness!

This isn't a tomato at all; it's clearly a top-quality chili pepper that looks like a tomato!

Moreover, even with his tolerance, he was somewhat uncomfortable from the sudden intense spiciness.

But ironically, the spiciness is accompanied by the sweetness and fruity aroma of tomatoes, creating a unique and memorable taste.

After the brief moment of surprise, a hint of delight flashed in Jiang Yan's eyes.

These unusual tomatoes and peppers are incredibly spicy and have a unique flavor, making them rare ingredients that could potentially be used to make a great condiment.