I, Uchiha Yu, am solely focused on cultivating immortality

Chapter 81: The First Discovery of a Rare and Precious Treasure in the Ninja World

The net was set up by Maoyou himself, and he also took it down by hand, wanting to enjoy the joy of the harvest as soon as possible.

Maoyou felt disappointed that the movement in the net was very small and the weight was not very heavy, so it seemed that there would be no great gain.

In fact, if a creature can squeeze through a narrow crevice in the rocks, it cannot be too large, and naturally it would not possess exaggerated strength.

When the net was pulled in, Uchiha Yu recognized that what he had caught was a fish, but a strange kind of fish.

The fish in the underground river look a bit like loaches. They have no eyes, no scales, and their bodies are completely transparent. Their internal organs are just a small clump, and their round mouths are full of tiny, sharp teeth.

Even when they fell into the net, they didn't struggle. Instead, they huddled around a center, desperately tearing at something with their teeth.

Uchiha Yu chuckled and said, "This fish is quite interesting, but the things they're so determined to bite are more likely to be good stuff."

Maoyou got excited and jumped into the water, carrying the net to the shore.

The ninja cats swarmed forward, picking up all the small fish with their claws and mouths, and then found the thing that had attracted the fish.

It actually looks like a rock.

Uchiha Yu took it and examined it several times before finally noticing something. He said to Nekoyu, "It looks like stone-like tree bark. It should be an ancient tree bark fossil."

Maoyou asked, "What's the use of fossils?"

"Fossils are traces of ancient organisms that can help us understand the creatures and the world of the past..." Upon noticing that mosquito coils were starting to appear in Nekoyo's eyes, Uchiha Yu consciously shut his mouth.

Yes, fossils are of no use to ninjas or ninja cats. Even to Uchiha Yu himself, these fossils are of no use whatsoever.

Unwilling to give up, he put the fossil in his mouth and gently bit it with his teeth.

It was cool, tasteless, and very hard, completely impossible to bite, and Uchiha Yu's body did not crave it at all.

"It really is useless stuff. It's probably just that the fossils contain trace elements that these fish need, such as silicate salts."

"But these fish aren't in good condition. Maoyou, you should put this away. Maybe we'll discover its value in the future."

Upon hearing this, Maoyou shook his head vigorously, repeatedly refusing, "No, no, I don't have the patience to manage a collection, you'll lose it in a few days."

"Either you keep it yourself, or you find a chance to give it to Grandma Cat for safekeeping. She's very careful and will definitely not lose it."

Uchiha Yu nodded, stuffed it into his ninja tool pouch, and then went to examine the transparent little fish.

Maoyou and the other ninja cats gathered around, sniffing the fish. Surprisingly, the fish had no fishy smell and even had a faint fragrance.

Uchiha Yu closed his eyes and smelled it. He immediately had a hallucination, feeling that what was in front of him was not a fish at all, but a lotus bud that had just emerged, exuding a faint fragrance and possessing a strong inner strength waiting to bloom.

This time, without even putting the small fish in his mouth, Uchiha Yu felt a strong urge; he was hungry.

Uchiha Yu couldn't help but exclaim, "Mmm—it smells so good, this must be something good."

Maoyou was an impatient person. He was already drooling from the aroma, and when he heard what Uchiha Yu said, he could no longer control his urge to eat.

He grabbed a small fish with his claws, threw it into his mouth, and swallowed it without chewing.

Cat Yu was so fast that Uchiha Yu had barely spoken to remind him to slow down when the little fish was already swallowed whole.

Maoyou grinned and laughed loudly, "Hahaha, don't worry about me. I'm a cat sage born from a ninja cat. My digestive ability is something you humans can't compare to."

"And this fish is so interesting, it melts as soon as it goes down my throat, flowing into my stomach like a thick soup."

He gestured to his four-meter height, patted his belly, and said proudly, "My body is so strong, and my digestive ability is so powerful, the meat that goes into my belly can't possibly... Oh wow!"

Before he could finish speaking, Maoyou exhaled a strange breath. The smell was definitely not pleasant, but it was certainly not foul either. In short, it was very strange, and in large quantities.

Immediately afterwards, Maoyou's nose started bleeding, and the scars on his eyes, back, and legs, which had been severely injured before, were all bleeding, with wriggling granulation tissue emerging from them, which was extremely gruesome.

The ninja cats meowed in fright, instinctively trying to run away, but their concern for their leader prevented them from escaping far away. They could only stand five or six meters away, anxiously watching Uchiha Yu make his rescue.

Uchiha Yu rushed over the moment Nekoyou exhaled and began examining the cat's body, but the feedback from the natural energy was very strange. Apart from symptoms of indigestion in the stomach and intestines, Nekoyou's body was in better shape than ever before, and the places where blood had flowed out were teeming with vitality.

Could it be that the fish contains active biological toxins, and the vitality I sensed wasn't from the cat, but from bacteria multiplying rapidly?

[No, wait, this feels like it's been overdone?]

That little fish is really something!

As Uchiha Yu observed the granulation tissue intertwining and fusing, it not only digested the connective tissue of the scar but also refilled the missing flesh and blood of the wound, completely eliminating the scar. Even the hair was growing rapidly.

He was completely relieved. It was indeed not poison, but a miraculous tonic to heal injuries and strengthen the body. However, it was too much for Maoyou, and his body did not have enough capacity to withstand it, which is why he lost consciousness to reduce the impact.

Uchiha Yu could only manipulate the natural energy within Neko Yu's body, activating various mechanisms to enhance the body and maximizing digestive capacity to consume the vitality and energy brought by the entire small fish as quickly as possible.

Even so, it took Maoyou a full two hours to fully digest the nutrients from the little fish before he finally fell into a deep sleep, exhausted.

After entrusting Yu to the care of the ninja cats, Uchiha Yu began to study the small fish. Compared to the wild animals and beehives that the ninja cats had discovered, these small fish were of course more valuable.

Based on Nekoyu's personal experience, descriptions, and physical reactions, Uchiha Yu was certain that these small fish were definitely good stuff.

The problem is that it's too good.

The small fish melted in the mouth and were absorbed immediately after entering the stomach. The efficiency of nutrient conversion was too high, which exceeded the cat fairy's body's ability to withstand it, which led to the cat fairy's accident.

Uchiha Yu muttered to himself, "Following this line of thought, we should process the food to slow down the digestion process and reduce the impact on the body."

"It's decided, I'll pan-fry them into dried anchovies!"

"It fully meets the processing goals and also extends the shelf life of food, achieving two goals at once."

Without further ado, Uchiha Yu set up an iron pot, lit a fire, and began frying dried anchovies.

The small fish has no scales, and its skin is dry without any mucus. There's no need to remove its internal organs; perhaps all the nutrients are concentrated in them.

Add a small amount of oil to a hot pan and heat it up. Then, put the small fish in one by one. Hot oil and a hot pan will prevent the fish from sticking and avoid damaging their precious meat.

Once all the small fish are in, add some salt, then gently toss and stir-fry, continuously adding salt and dry seasoning to enhance the flavor and absorb the oil.

Originally, making dried anchovies required adding chopped chili peppers, pepper powder, soy sauce, minced garlic, and then stir-frying them until fragrant, but Uchiha Yu discovered that it was no longer necessary.

As the moisture evaporates during frying, the fish meat and oil combine, releasing a unique and fresh aroma. Uchiha Yu could tell at a glance that adding any spices at this point would be superfluous and might even damage the freshness and aroma of the dried fish.

He decisively removed the pot from the heat and poured the dried anchovies into a plate lined with white gauze. The dried anchovies were now ready.

As soon as the small fish went into the pot, the aroma was so enticing that Miwa Masayo couldn't fall asleep anymore.

She walked over silently, watching the dried fish being made with drool on her face. Suddenly, she slapped her white paw on the table with the plate on it, but made no sound.

The tabby cat paused for a moment, then suddenly lashed out with its claws, scratching the tabletop and making a screeching sound, attracting Uchiha Yu's attention.

After signing the contract with Uchiha Yu, Miwa Masayo naturally ate a lot of dried fish, some bought from the market and some made by Uchiha Yu herself. She ate no less than thirty kinds.

But today's dried fish are different; they emit a scent that is deadly to cats.

The aroma exploded and spread even before it was taken out of the pot, making the tabby cat uneasy. The honey-roasted meat was no longer on Miwa Masayo's mind at this moment.

She was showing off to her pet owner, and her purpose was obvious. She couldn't hide it at all; her physical expressions were too clear.

But given Maoyou's behavior, Uchiha Yu didn't dare give her the whole fish. So he cut off a tiny bit, about one-fifth of a fish head, which infuriated the little cat.

Whom do you look down on?

This little bit of food is gone in a lick of my tongue. How can you be so stingy?

After a while of fussing, Miwa Masayo, persuaded by a group of ninja cats, reluctantly licked the bits of fish head off the plate, and then experienced the feeling of being so itchy that his soul almost flew away.

Dried small fish contain surging life energy that can greatly enhance the body of the consumer, but it can also put enormous pressure on the consumer's digestive system.

Miwa Masayo, as the first cat sage, completely outclassed Nekoyu in sage techniques, but Nekoyu's strong body, which was over four meters tall, overwhelmed the tabby cat, which was only half a meter long.

Even if it was a processed dried fish, or even just a fifth of a head fragment, Miwa Masayo still couldn't withstand that enormous life energy.

Fortunately, Sage Chakra has an extremely high conversion efficiency, which can prevent Miwa Masayo from undergoing any changes. However, the fast conversion speed has a drawback: an uncontrollable itch.

The intense itch that seeps into the bone marrow doesn't make a cat laugh; instead, it makes her limbs stiffen, her tail bristle, and she can't even meow.

Uchiha Yu quickly picked up the tabby cat and used his power to help her regulate the entire process, from the dried fish to the body strengthening, step by step, finding a balance between efficiency and side effects.

This is a cultivation method, but it's only effective when using special foods.

Miwa Masayo was very clever and quickly mastered the digestion cultivation method, thus getting rid of the abnormal state.

"Meow, this is terrible! Luckily Yu is here, otherwise I would have been a cat in big trouble."

The tabby cat now has a love-hate relationship with the dried fish. It circled the plate, asking hesitantly, "This is really good stuff, but the effects are too strong! How am I supposed to eat it?"

Uchiha Yu chuckled and said, "Master the technique you're currently using, and make your body a hundred times stronger, then you'll be able to withstand it."

"A hundred times? Meow, that's impossible, meow."

"I have another idea, which is to process it again and dilute the dried anchovies. Although it won't be as fragrant, it should be safe to eat."

"Hurry up, meow, please meow."

Uchiha Yu took out a piece of paper and began to write as he pondered.

Based on the reactions of Nekoyo, himself, and Miwa Masayo after eating the dried fish, he devised a prescription to suppress the negative effects. By adding enough flour to dilute the purity of the dried fish, it could be made into a snack that could be eaten daily.

After completing the prescription, he arranged for Miwa Masayo to go to Cat Castle to purchase medicinal herbs and 100 kilograms of flour.

Using such a large amount of flour as a base, mixing it with powder made from dried anchovies, and then frying it in oil to resemble dried anchovies, it can be sold as a snack called dried anchovies.

According to Uchiha Yu's calculations, as long as Nekoyu and Miwa Masayo can eat whatever they want, as long as they don't swallow large amounts of food, it will only bring benefits and no harm.

Ordinary ninja cats can eat one every three to five days. Although they cannot completely avoid pain and itching, it will not actually harm their bodies. On the contrary, it will promote the growth of their bodies and chakra.

Given enough time, the ninja cats of Cat Castle will grow stronger and stronger, and more and more ninja cats will master Sage Arts. In the future, there will always be a third and a fourth Cat Sage.

Only then can Cat Castle truly establish itself as a holy land and firmly secure its position as the leader of the Hengwen Immortal Alliance.

……

Two days later, Uchiha Yu brought out freshly fried small noodle fish. He had controlled the heat very well. The small noodle fish were golden brown and crispy, emitting an enticing aroma of fried food, as well as a unique fragrance that could not be masked by the spices and herbs mixed in.

That is the aroma of the translucent small fish that has been pan-fried. With the support of more than a dozen medicinal herbs and spices, the aroma is fully brought out after being deep-fried, ultimately forming a fatal temptation that makes Uchiha Yu drool.

He forced back his drool as he handed out the fried dough fish. All the ninja cats and the two cat sages in front of him retreated in unison, their cat faces showing a mixture of longing and fear.

Uchiha Yu said helplessly, "This is the third time, there shouldn't be any problems now."

Masase Miwa, barely suppressing his drool, said, "This time it's Neko's turn."

Because of its large mouth, Maoyou, drooling profusely, shook its head: "No, I can't take it anymore. I've already eaten six today. If I eat any more, I'll get a nosebleed again."

"Men, step forward, brave warrior! This is a very useful divine object."

The ninja cats collectively let out a pitiful "meow" and then retreated even further away.

"Boss, don't try to fool us anymore. The stuff is good, but after eating it, you'll molt, get diarrhea, and vomit..."

"Those are the necessary trials to become stronger. According to Lord Uchiha Yu, it's a process of cleansing the marrow and removing impurities from your bodies, especially the hair in your stomach and the toxins in your intestines!"

Maoyou roared in exasperation, "This is a rare benefit! How can you all be so spineless? Where's your courage? Where's your backbone?!"

Upon hearing this, the ninja cats burst into tears, and a few of them actually replied, "But to vomit, have diarrhea, and lose all my fur in front of so many cats is so embarrassing!"

Maoyou was so angry his nose was crooked: "You guys ate one and you can all talk now? What's so shameful about that? Don't you have any real warriors?"

"Boss, that's not fair! You don't eat it yourself, but we'll eat it if you do!"

"Oh no!! I'll eat it, so what if I get a nosebleed? I'm not afraid!"

Ultimately, under Maoyou's leadership, more than thirty courageous ninja cats tried the new recipe for small fish noodles.

As it turns out, this recipe was perfect.

Ordinary ninja cats will still have a strong reaction after eating it, but the shedding is orderly, the vomiting is controllable, and even diarrhea can be endured, allowing the ninja cat to go to the toilet.

For a ninja cat who has mastered Sage Chakra, the reaction is completely controllable; it's just a slight fever or heat rash, which can be relieved by drinking more water.

As for the two cat immortals, the new recipe for small fish noodles was delicious and comforting. After eating it, they felt a warm sensation in their stomachs and a cozy feeling all over their bodies, which was very comfortable.

Masayo Miwa exclaimed happily, "Perfect!!"

After eating two himself, Uchiha Yu asked, "What's this called? Fried dough fish, or...?"

"Dried fish!" xN

The ninja cats clamored for naming rights: "Dried Fish is the best!!"

I'd like to recommend a friend's book.

Immortality: Grinding Experience Starting from Obtaining the Earthly Fiend Dao Fruit

[Recommendation]: Celestial phenomena have changed, the Dao fruits have collapsed, immortals and Buddhas are dead, and demons and evil spirits are wreaking havoc on the world.

The seventy-two "Earthly Fiends" manifest in the world, condensing into "Dao Fruits". Those who consume "Dao Fruits" can begin their cultivation in the [Sequence].

Those who possess the [Sequence] can communicate with spirits and control deities, move mountains and control rivers, and also summon wind and fog, and pray for sunshine and rain.

However, the Way of Heaven is tainted, and the cultivation of the [Sequence] also brings tribulations.

……

Upon waking from a dream, Wang Changsheng finds himself in this bizarre and fantastical world, reborn as a young Taoist priest who died after blindly consuming "Tao Fruit."

A loving mother's compassion opens the gates of hell, and a drought demon burns the heavens...

The hardships of this world are beyond words.

Fortunately, Wang Changsheng also has a cheat code.

[Complete morning prayers, [Taoist] experience points +1]

By performing tasks related to Taoist priests, you can gain experience points, which will help you improve your profession level and attributes.

By relying on the panel, one can improve attributes to meet the requirements for accommodating Dao Fruits and master Earthly Fiends and even Heavenly Dippers techniques...

[Completed sword control training, [Earthly Fiend Dao Fruit - Swordsmanship] experience points +1]

Having grasped the profound mystery of the unity of sword and Qi, one can wield the sword with one's primordial spirit, killing without a trace with the appearance of white light!

[Completed Thunder Technique training, [Heavenly Gang Dao Fruit - Mastery of Five Thunders] Experience Points +1]

Thunder is the command of Heaven. It commands lightning and exorcises evil spirits!

Time flies, and before he knew it, Wang Changsheng had become the renowned Great Demon-Slaying Immortal...

(End of this chapter)