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Bringing only two Laban home means you don't have to worry about being nagged by Kureha, since she won't allow Messer to fight the Laban.

Two are just right.

They returned home with two prey.

Mercer tossed his coat onto the desk.

Call Xiong Bao out to help deal with it.

The snow wasn't very heavy today. Under a giant tree not far from the treehouse, a pile of charcoal was lit, and two large barbecue grills were set up.

Two prepared latans were skewered on iron sticks and placed on the charcoal fire to be roasted. Over time, the glistening oil was roasted out and dripped onto the charcoal fire, making a sizzling and crackling sound.

Mercer used a knife to cut a net-like pattern on the outer skin of the Laban, then spread the prepared sauce evenly over it.

The meat is being thoroughly heated during grilling.

Amidst the sizzling sound of oozing oil.

The rich aroma of roasted meat filled the air.

"They're having barbecue?" Kureha's voice came from outside. "Why didn't anyone invite me?"

Kureha walked over, carrying a bottle of plum wine. She glanced at Laban, then at Messer, and seeing that he had no external injuries, she didn't bother to pay him any attention.

Mercer was somewhat surprised. Brushing on the grill sauce, she looked at Kureha and smiled, "Finished with work today?"

"Yes, the research has entered a new phase these past two days, and we can relax for a while."

Kureha laughed.

"Oh, by the way, where did you get this?" Kureha pulled a booklet from her back pocket; it was the Crow Breeding Manual.

"I saw it in your coat pocket. The cultivation drugs inside are quite interesting; they even have a slight connection to the brain region of organisms."

Moses hesitated for a moment, then, just as he was about to speak, a flicker of hesitation crossed his eyes.

Kureha added, "Hmm, and what about that medicine bottle in your clothes by the desk? What are those capsules inside?"

"Well, how should I put it... I..."

Kureha raised an eyebrow, smiled, and suddenly said, "Fine, I won't ask you anymore. You're always so mysterious. Since you don't want to talk about it, I won't ask."

Everyone has their own secrets; there's no need to pry into other people's secrets.

Mercer scratched his head, somewhat helplessly saying:

"It's not that I can't talk about it. I obtained these two items through a special channel. You, Doctor Doriel, can understand this cultivation manual, so I won't go into further detail."

"Let me mainly talk about the other one. The capsule in that bottle contains a highly potent chemical poison with an extremely high mortality rate, called 'APTX 4869.' It has two effects after ingestion. One is death, and the other is a side effect: it can restore a person's physiological functions to their developmental stage. Yes, the kind where their mental capacity remains intact."

Kureha raised an eyebrow, not caring why Messer knew so much, but instead nodded her chin with interest: "Rejuvenation at the cellular level?"

"almost."

"Hehehehe." Kureha laughed happily, "It's some high-tech stuff, you don't mind if I take a look at it?"

Mercer waved his hand dismissively and said, "I brought it back for you to study, but I didn't know how to explain where it came from."

Kureha pursed her lips: "Does anyone else know that you have something like this?"

"No, it's just the three of us: you, me, Xiong Bao, and me."

"If Xiong Bao doesn't count, then it'll be just the two of us, right? Okay, then it's fine."

"Since no one else knows, I can focus on my research without worry, and we won't have to run away anymore."

Moses: "Run away?"

Kureha chuckled and rolled her eyes at Messer: "Kid, remember this: in this world, immortality is always the most attractive thing. Once you've mastered it and others find out, you'll never have peace of mind."

"Then tell me, if others find out we have this stuff, shouldn't we run away as soon as possible? Are we going to wait for them to come knocking on our door for tea?"

“Oh.” Messer nodded, looking at Kureha with a smile, “If you manage to develop that anti-aging drug, won’t we have to move?”

“That makes sense,” Kureha agreed after thinking for a moment. “We might have to move then.”

"Are you that confident?"

"Merse asked curiously."

Kureha said calmly, "Who do you take me for? As long as it's a drug with a finished product, do you think I can't decipher it?"

Do you think I've wasted my 120-plus years of youth?

Mercer didn't reply, lest he get beaten up later.

"Okay, the barbecue is ready, let's eat."

As he spoke, he cut off a large piece of meat with the bone and handed it to Kureha.

She reached out and took it, not minding the heat, and Kureha enjoyed it immensely, taking a bite of meat and a sip of wine.

Mercer started eating too. As for Bear Baby, there was no need to worry about him. He had already started dealing with the other Laban while Mercer and the other man were talking.

After eating her fill, Kureha smiled and said, "Go on with your business," and "You guys continue eating," before happily heading back to the treehouse.

Seeing that she had gone home, Messer turned back to continue eating her barbecue, a smile in her eyes. "That's fine. It's good to have this kind of understanding."

Having relied on each other for many years, Messer trusted Kureha completely and knew her character well.

Mercer thought that if he could draw something interesting again in the future, he could continue to share it with her.

"This way of getting along is quite comfortable, and I believe Doctor Doriel feels the same way."

"But I just don't know when she'll be able to figure out that drug."

Mercer influences the digestive system through breathing, enabling rapid digestion and precise control to achieve rapid nutrient absorption.

This, in turn, increased their appetite.

"Free Breathing Method"

"Precision"

The two gifts, used simultaneously and complementing each other, filled Moses with delight:

"Indeed, the two gifts can complement each other. Breathing is an active use, while precision can be passive; they can work together like the palm and the back of the hand."

"It feels like a return of life, no, it's not the same as a return of life, just similar in effect."

Seeing that Mercer was eating meat faster, Xiong Bao's eyes widened, and his bear face flashed with a human-like sense of defiance.

"Ugh."

The eating speed suddenly increased.

Mercer glanced at him, then gave him a speechless look. "If you're so capable, don't use your abilities. If you're so capable, don't open your mouth so wide."

Xiong Bao ignored Mercer and just ate the meat in big mouthfuls.

It was making soft "whimpering" sounds.

His eyes were rolling back.

If you've already affected the digestion speed with your breathing, then the bear using its abilities isn't exactly breaking the rules, it's just that it ate rather hastily and didn't really savor the taste.

Moses smiled.

Look at the silly bear.

He had already eaten more than half of the grilled labang he was eating, while he still had more than half of his own left uneaten.

Kureha's appetite is just like a normal person's.

A few minutes later, Xiong Bao stared longingly at the roast meat in front of Messer, while he himself had already eaten all of his roast meat.

She looked at Moses with pitiful eyes.

With a smile, Mercer tore off a large piece of meat and tossed it to Bear Baby, who grabbed it and ate it more carefully this time.

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Chapter 31: Eaten Up!

"Eek?"

Animals are naturally afraid of fire.

Mercer watched as the bear cub, who had eaten every last bone, now stared longingly at the charcoal fire, which was soaked in oil and seasoning.

"Stop drooling!"

Moses laughed angrily, "If you're so capable, why don't you try eating a piece?"

"Anyway, you have good teeth and aren't afraid of getting burned. I've heard that charcoal fire can help with digestion."

However, it must be made of charcoal.

However, there were no side effects for Xiong Bao, after all, the digestive ability granted by the Swallow-Swallow Fruit was simply too amazing.

Bear Baby gave Messer a look that said, "You're not kidding me," and started whimpering.

Mercer nodded affirmatively and gave Xiong Bao a thumbs up.

The Swallow Fruit can devour everything, so how could it not eat this kind of thing?

However, due to biological instincts, it remains to be seen whether Xiong Bao will be willing to take the plunge.

He received Moses' approval.

Xiong Bao blinked.

A layer of black iron claw sheath appeared on his right claw through his ability, and he reached out and grabbed a piece of charcoal and stuffed it into his mouth.

Click, click!

He chewed with his eyes half-closed, tiny sparks flying out from between his lips.

Suddenly, their eyes lit up, as if they had opened up a new world.

"Eek".

The charcoal grill flavor is delicious!!