Douluo Continent: Gourmet Prisoner

Shi Yu stared at the branch that was as strong as a dragon's claw, looking at the earth strawberries hanging on it in a haphazard way, and suddenly had an idea - instead of just picking the fruit, why not take the whole earth strawberry plant with him.

If such top-quality nourishing ingredients are transplanted near the camp and carefully cultivated, they will surely bear fruit continuously in the future. Whether used to regulate the body or to make dishes, they are an excellent choice.

"Qiu'er, lend a hand!" Shi Yu rolled up his sleeves, squatted down, and carefully examined the root system of the ground strawberry. "Let's dig up this whole plant and transplant it to the fertile soil next to the camp. We can pick it whenever we want to eat it in the future."

Upon hearing this, Shi Qiu'er's eyes lit up instantly. She immediately came over and carefully dug away the surrounding soil with her sharp claws.

She controlled her strength perfectly, afraid of damaging the main root of the earthberry, after all, it was a treasure that could be used to make delicious dishes.

The two worked together seamlessly. Shi Yu was responsible for protecting the roots with his soul power, while Shi Qiu'er was responsible for clearing away the surrounding rocks. Before long, a large earth strawberry with intact roots and surrounding soil was dug out.

Shi Yu carefully placed it into the storage soul tool.

After doing all this, he picked the plump, red wild strawberries from the branch. The moment his fingertips touched the skin of the fruit, he could feel the warm, vibrant life energy.

He took out a clean silk handkerchief from his soul tool and gently wiped the dust off the fruit, his movements as delicate as if he were handling some rare treasure.

As the dust was wiped away, the earth berries became even more alluring, and a rich, sweet aroma spread from the fingertips. The fragrance was not as cloying as that of ordinary berries, but rather carried a hint of crisp, grassy notes. Just smelling it made one's mouth water.

"Let's go, Qiu'er, let's go back and make some good food for your aunt!" Shi Yu clapped his hands and turned around to call to Shi Qiu'er, who was still reluctantly sticking to the spot, covered in mud.

Shi Qiu'er's nose was still sniffing around on the ground when she heard the words "delicious." Her ears perked up instantly, and her golden-red vertical pupils shone brightly.

She flicked her fluffy tail, darted over to Shi Yu in a few strides, pawing at his arm while muttering, "You have to do more!"

Shi Yu was amused by her greedy look and reached out to rub her head: "Don't worry, there's plenty."

The man and the beast strolled slowly back to their camp in the core area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun.

From a distance, Jiang Nannan was practicing her kicking skills meticulously in the open space of the camp.

Her movements were much smoother than before. She used her waist and abdomen to drive her entire leg, and every time she lifted her leg or landed, it was full of sharp force. The agility of her Martial Soul Soft Bone Rabbit was brought to the fullest, and she had clearly grasped the knack of kicking techniques.

Jiang's mother sat on a stone bench nearby, watching her daughter's sweaty figure with a smile. The light of the setting sun shone on her face, making her complexion rosy and her eyes full of satisfaction. Although she was still haggard, she was completely different from her previous haggard appearance.

"Shi Yu, you're back!" Jiang Nannan stopped what she was doing upon hearing footsteps, wiped the sweat from her brow, and her gaze unconsciously fell on Shi Yu's hands. Her tone was full of anticipation, "Did you find the ingredients?"

"Of course!" Shi Yu shook the storage soul tool on his wrist and gave her a mysterious smile. "I'll show you what I can do tonight. Oh, and I also brought back something good."

As he spoke, he took the whole Earthberry plant out of his soul tool.

Under the setting sun, the branches of the ground strawberry bush are strong and sturdy, with emerald green leaves and a few bright red fruits hanging on the branches, looking full of vitality.

"What is this?" Jiang Nannan's eyes widened in surprise.

"This is the mother plant of the Earthberry. The Earthberry fully absorbs the nutrients from the earth and is a special sweet fruit that combines the sweetness of all poisonous sweet fruits. It is also extremely nutritious."

Shi Yu raised an eyebrow smugly, "We'll transplant it to the fertile soil behind the camp, then we can eat fresh groundberries anytime!"

The temporary cooking area at the campsite had been set up long ago. Tang Ya and Zhu Lu had specially found flat stone slabs to build the countertop, which was fully equipped with pots, pans, cutting boards and knives.

Shi Yu first handed the earthberries to Tang Ya, asking her to help find a sunny spot to plant them. He then went straight to the kitchen counter, took out the few bright red earthberries, and then found the glutinous rice flour, stardust candy, and cream extracted from cream mushrooms that he had previously stored. He also asked Huo Yutong to use her soul power to lower the temperature.

"Today, we'll use these top-quality groundberries to make a strawberry mochi." Shi Yu rolled up his sleeves, revealing his smooth arms, his eyes full of enthusiasm.

Shi Qiu'er had already crowded around the kitchen counter, craning her neck and staring intently at the strawberries on the cutting board with her golden-red eyes. Her tail was practically pointing skyward as she kept muttering, "Strawberry mochi? It sounds so delicious! Shi Yu, hurry up! I can't wait!"

"Don't rush, don't rush, good food requires patience." Shi Yu smiled and shook his head. He first poured the fine glutinous rice flour into a clean earthenware bowl, added star sugar according to the ratio, and then slowly poured in warm water, stirring with a wooden spoon as he poured.

The white glutinous rice flour gradually blended with the warm water, turning into a bowl of smooth, grain-free, off-white paste. The consistency was just right to cling to a wooden spoon without dripping.

He then covered it with plastic wrap, poked a few small holes in the plastic wrap with a toothpick, and placed the ceramic pot into a steamer with boiling water, steaming it over high heat.

While the glutinous rice was steaming, Shi Yu began to process the wild strawberries.

The flesh of this top-quality nourishing ingredient is exceptionally plump; you can feel the abundant juice flowing within it with just a gentle squeeze of your fingers.

He picked out a few of the largest and most vibrant ones, and cut them into even small cubes with a fruit knife. The bright red flesh was distinct, and the juice flowed slowly down the blade, dripping onto the cutting board and emitting an even richer fruity aroma.

Then I took a ripe groundberry, mashed it into a smooth puree with a spoon, and mixed it into the whipped cream along with the fruit fibers.

The cream from the cream mushroom is already rich and creamy, and when it's mixed with the earthberry puree, the originally milky white cream turns into an enticing pink. The rich fruit and cream aromas intertwine and permeate the air throughout the camp.

Shi Yu stirred the mixture with a spoon until the fruit puree and cream were perfectly blended, and a bowl of cream filling was ready.

"Wow! It smells so good!" Rainbow Dash flew over from afar, flapping its wings, and hovered above the kitchen counter. Its little head bobbed up and down, its eyes wide and round, its lips smacking in drool, its pink tongue occasionally licking the corner of its mouth. "Shiyu, Shiyu, this cream smells so delicious! Can Rainbow Dash have a bite first?"

Shi Yu couldn't help but chuckle, dipped his finger in a little cream, and held it to Yun Bao's lips: "Here, have a small bite."

Rainbow Dash eagerly leaned in, stuck out her tongue and licked it, her eyes instantly lighting up as she flapped her wings and exclaimed, "Delicious! So delicious!"

Her cheers attracted Tang Ya and Zhu Lu, who were planting ground strawberries. Even Huo Yutong, who was sitting cross-legged, was awakened by the enticing aroma and gathered around the cooking station, watching Shi Yu's busy figure with curiosity.

Before long, the glutinous rice balls in the steamer were cooked.

Shi Yu carefully took out the ceramic pot, and the moment he peeled off the plastic wrap, a rich aroma of rice wafted out.

He poured the steamed glutinous rice dough onto a stone slab that had been sprinkled with cooked glutinous rice flour, and kneaded it repeatedly with his hands.

The warm glutinous rice dough gradually became smooth and delicate in his palm. The originally loose texture gradually solidified into a large, elastic dough without any grainy texture.

"Wow, Shi Yu-ge, this glutinous rice ball looks so soft and chewy." Huo Yutong squatted down beside her, her eyes sparkling. The snow goddess moth fluttered its wings on her shoulder, seemingly also attracted by the aroma of rice.

Shi Yu smiled and didn't stop what he was doing. He continued until the glutinous rice dough had the perfect texture before dividing it into small, evenly sized balls.

He picked up a small dough ball and rolled it out into a thin, round wrapper with a rolling pin. The wrapper was crystal clear, like the finest white jade, as thin as a cicada's wing, yet incredibly resilient and wouldn't break easily.

"Next comes the most crucial part: filling!" Shi Yu picked up a rolled-out glutinous rice dough, placed it in her palm, scooped in a large spoonful of light cream mixed with ground berry puree, placed a few bright red ground berry pieces in the center of the cream, and then carefully gathered the edges of the glutinous rice dough inward. With nimble fingers, she sealed the opening tightly, and after a few gentle kneads, a snow skin mooncake was formed.

His movements were skilled and fluid, and before long, one after another, the snow-white and round mochi were neatly arranged on a plate lined with oil paper.

Shi Yu also specially garnished each mochi with a small piece of bright red earthberry pulp. The red and white colors were so tempting that just looking at them made one's mouth water.

To improve the taste, Shi Yu had Huo Yutong use her soul power to release ice energy that slowly swirled around the plate, creating a thin layer of ice mist.

The icy mist surrounding the mochi not only keeps it fresh but also gives the glutinous rice skin a refreshing and soft texture. The fruity and milky aromas become even more intense under the influence of the icy mist.

"All done!" Shi Yu clapped his hands, picked up the plate, walked to Jiang's mother first, handed her a mochi, and said in a gentle tone, "Auntie, please try this first. This earth strawberry can nourish your blood and qi, and is most suitable for your current physical condition."

Jiang's mother smiled as she accepted the mochi, her fingertips touching the cool glutinous rice skin, a warm feeling welling up inside her.

She took a small bite, and the soft, chewy glutinous rice skin melted instantly in her mouth. The cool, light cream mixed with the sweetness of the ground berries exploded on her tongue.

The plump fruit pieces burst open gently between your teeth, releasing their juices. They are sweet but not cloying, with a refreshing fruity aroma that leaves a pleasant aftertaste.

"It's so delicious!" Jiang's mother couldn't help but exclaim, her eyes full of smiles. "I've never eaten anything so delicious in my life."

Jiang Nannan also picked one up and tried it. The moment it entered her mouth, her eyes lit up: "Wow! Shi Yu, you're amazing! This mochi is so delicious! The glutinous rice skin is soft and chewy but not sticky, the cream isn't greasy at all, and it has the fruity aroma of wild berries. It's incredible!"

Shi Qiu'er and Yun Bao couldn't wait any longer. The two beasts held the snow skin mooncakes, their mouths covered in pink cream. Shi Qiu'er even hugged the plate, muttering as she ate, "Twenty! I want to eat twenty more!"

Tang Ya, Zhu Lu, and Huo Yutong also picked up the Snow Mochi to taste, their crisp exclamations of praise rising and falling.

Everyone sat around the stone table, sharing the delicious mochi, their laughter echoing through the camp.

Not far away, the newly planted ground strawberry plant stretched its leaves in the setting sun, as if it too was happy with this warm atmosphere.

As the last rays of the setting sun gradually faded, the sky was tinged with a gentle orange-red hue.

The mochi on the plate exudes a faint aroma of fruit and milk, and the warmth of friends gathered together in harmony brings more happiness than any delicious food.