Douluo Continent: Gourmet Prisoner

"Welcome to the newest member!" Shi Qiu'er's golden-red vertical pupils were fixed on the gem meat not far away, and she made a gurgling sound like a hungry cat in her throat. "Shi Yu, when can we eat this gem meat? I can hardly wait any longer!"

"Yes, yes! When can we eat gem meat!" Rainbow Dash flapped her wings in agreement, but as soon as she finished speaking, she seemed to suddenly remember something, and froze on the spot, her little head drooping. "No, no, Rainbow Dash can't eat meat! Everyone else can eat delicious food, but Rainbow Dash can't. That's not cool at all."

Seeing this, Shi Yu smiled and stepped forward to pat Yun Bao's head gently, saying in a soft voice, "Don't be sad, Yun Bao. I'll make you a special pudding with rainbow fruits later. I guarantee it'll taste even better than meat."

"Pudding!" Rainbow Dash's eyes lit up, but then she suddenly made a strange expression.

Looking at the listless-looking Rainbow Dash, Shi Yu was momentarily at a loss for words. He could only cough and change the subject: "Little Rainbow, come help me! Making pudding requires a natural refrigerator, and your ice-type soul power is perfect for it."

The snow moth on Huo Yutong's shoulder fluttered its wings gently. She looked up at Shi Yu, a hint of barely perceptible danger in her eyes: "So, Brother Shi Yu, in your eyes, am I just a natural refrigerator?"

"Uh, of course not!" Shi Yu immediately sensed something was wrong and quickly waved his hand. "Xiao Yutong is my best kitchen helper. Without you, these dishes simply couldn't be made!"

Huo Yutong sighed softly to herself, still unable to help but feel a little disappointed—was she just a kitchen helper?

Seeing her suddenly downcast expression, Shi Yu thought he had said something wrong again, so he quickly softened his tone: "I'm sorry, Xiao Yutong, I didn't mean it that way. Are you alright?"

"It's alright, let's start cooking." Huo Yutong shook her head, quickly suppressing her emotions, and slowly swirled her icy blue soul power around her fingertips.

"Are you really alright?" Shi Yu was still a little worried.

"It's really nothing."

"Um..." Shi Yu looked at her serious profile and suddenly blurted out, "Xiao Yutong is also my most important family member."

"Hmm." Huo Yutong responded faintly, but her hands, hanging by her sides, clenched tightly, and most of the disappointment in her heart quietly dissipated.

She knew it all along; Shi Yu was just a blockhead. Tang Ya and Zhu Lu, who were by his side, had such obvious feelings for him, but he didn't notice at all. All he could think about was finding delicious food for everyone and figuring out how to help everyone become stronger.

This guy really has everyone on his mind.

The two worked together seamlessly, and before long, a colorful rainbow pudding was ready.

Huo Yutong carefully ladled the pudding into a plate, covered it with a lid, and then turned to look at the gem-like flesh that still shone brightly, asking softly, "Brother Shiyu, how should we cook the gem-like flesh?"

"It's very simple." Shi Yu stepped forward, his knife quickly slicing the gem meat. "Cut it into steaks, grill each piece, and finally sprinkle it with a seasoning made from oranges from the Orange Rock Tree and ground horsetail cinnamon sticks. The gem meat combines the deliciousness of the entire mammoth, and each piece may have a different texture. Grilling is the best way to bring out its original flavor."

"Okay, Brother Shiyu." Huo Yutong nodded and immediately began to prepare.

A moment later, Huo Yutong carried the small plate containing rainbow pudding to Yunbao, while Shi Yu carried a huge round plate and placed it steadily in the open space in the middle of the group.

The rich aroma of meat instantly filled the air, its mellow fragrance possessing an irresistible allure. Apart from Rainbow Dash, who was intently staring at the pudding, everyone else couldn't help but swallow hard, their eyes glued to the large plate.

"When I lift the cover later, everyone be careful to protect your eyes," Shi Yu kindly reminded them, as the radiance of the gemstone flesh was no joke.

"Hurry up and drive! Stop dawdling, I can't wait any longer!" Shi Qiu'er stomped her feet impatiently, her saliva almost dripping onto the ground.

"Then I'll open it."

As soon as Shi Yu finished speaking, he reached out and lifted the cover.

In an instant, a dazzling golden light burst forth, causing everyone to instinctively close their eyes.

"So bright! So bright!"

"My eyes!"

A chorus of exclamations erupted, and it took a while for everyone to adjust to the light. When they opened their eyes, they saw neatly arranged slices of meat on a large plate, each one glistening with an enticing sheen, the flowing juices shimmering in the sunlight. Just looking at it was enough to make anyone's mouth water.

Shi Yu picked up a small plate and gave everyone a piece of gem-encrusted pork chop. Finally, he turned his gaze to Jiang Nannan, who was standing to the side looking somewhat at a loss, and handed her a plate with a pork chop as well.

"Me...I got a share too?" Jiang Nannan was stunned, her eyes filled with flattery.

"Of course, we're all on the same side, how could we leave you out?" Shi Yu said with a smile.

"Thank you..." Jiang Nannan took the plate, her fingertips trembling slightly, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

"So——"

Shi Yu took a deep breath, a solemn expression on his face.

"Expressing my gratitude to all the ingredients in this world, I'm about to dig in!" ×5

A unified voice rang out, and Jiang Nannan, looking at the golden-brown pork chop in her hand, softly repeated the phrase, her tone a mixture of trepidation and anticipation: "To express gratitude to all the ingredients in this world, I'm going to dig in!"

Everyone picked up their knives and gently sliced ​​open the steaks in front of them. The next second, rich, scalding hot juices burst out like a miniature firework, and the aroma instantly became even more intense.

Everyone eagerly forked a piece of meat and stuffed it into their mouths.

"Wow!" Tang Ya's eyes lit up instantly, tears of emotion almost welling up in her eyes. A faint glow emanated from her entire body. "This piece of meat has the tenderness of tenderloin, the rich, marbled texture of sirloin, and even the red meat texture similar to shoulder meat. The sweet flavor keeps spreading in my mouth, it's absolutely amazing!"

Zhu Lu chewed slowly, a satisfied expression on her face, her body glowing as well: "This piece of meat has a crisp, chewy texture similar to offal. The juices burst out with every bite, the flavor is rich yet refreshing and not greasy at all!"

Huo Yutong ate in small bites, her icy blue eyes curving into crescents, her surroundings radiating a soft and warm light: "This piece of meat has the delicacy of tenderloin, melting in your mouth. Even though it's not low in fat, it's still smooth and palatable, with absolutely no gamey or fishy smell. Instead, it has a faint milky aroma. It's amazing."

Jiang Nannan took her first bite and was completely stunned. A surge of pure energy slowly flowed into her body, and a faint glow emanated from her. She couldn't help but exclaim, "This meat is like pork belly, with layers of meat and fat stacked on top of each other. It seems to melt slowly in my mouth, the tender texture combined with the rich meaty aroma—I've never eaten anything so delicious!"

Meanwhile, Shi Yu and Shi Qiu'er had no time to talk. The two of them were busy eating, and the meat patties on their plates were decreasing at a visible rate. Shi Qiu'er's tail was swaying gently because she was so satisfied, and there was still some glistening meat juice on the corner of her mouth.

Rainbow Dash, watching the glistening food being devoured, said, "I want to express my gratitude to all the ingredients in this world. I'm going to dig in now."

Then they opened the lid and began to feast on the pudding.

After finishing the pudding, Rainbow Dash looked listless again, still muttering about the pudding.