Chapter 76

They are all important to themselves.

None of them can afford to have any problems.

Of course, if it's an external enemy, getting injured is unavoidable.

However, she absolutely does not allow self-harm.

Even if it's a small wound, it's still not acceptable.

Today, Hei Yao pulled out his own scales to clean shrimp for himself. So, what about next time?

What about them? Would they sacrifice their own lives for themselves? This is absolutely not allowed.

Therefore, such things must be prevented from happening.

"Don't cry anymore; we will never hurt ourselves again, really!" Hei Yao assured.

"Me too, don't cry anymore. If you keep crying, I won't know what to do. You're pregnant now, so you need to take care of your emotions," Bai Di said.

Such a Silu, they also feel very sorry for him.

At the same time, I can also understand her feelings.

"Okay, I won't cry anymore. Hurry up and deal with the shrimp." Si Lu nodded.

Heiyou gently wiped her tears, feeling heartbroken.

This is just the beginning of dealing with the shrimp.

Bai Di used the dagger given by Si Lu, while Hei Yao used his scales. The scale was also very sharp, quickly slicing open the shrimp's back. With a small stick, he easily picked out the shrimp's vein.

Shrimp is placed on a clean animal hide.

The two of them handled it so effortlessly, their movements quick and graceful.

Si Lu was so engrossed in watching.

These two really are impressive. Soon, they had handled all the shrimp.

"Wash the shrimp again, then we'll prepare some seasonings and start making spicy hot pot shrimp," Si Lu said with a smile.

Heiyue wrapped the cleaned shrimp in animal skin and went to wash it.

Si Lu took out some chili peppers and salt and pulled up a few scallions from his own field. He also picked some Sichuan peppercorns and leaves from the Sichuan pepper tree that had grown.

After taking out these things, Si Lu asked Bai Di to wash them clean.

She took out a piece of meat she had stored earlier, which was quite fatty. She planned to render some fat and then stir-fry the shrimp.

Of course, they don't let her do these white flutes.

"Don't mess with these things. You just say the word, and I'll handle it. It's safer that way," Bai Di said.

"Alright then, these are all washed, so let's start cutting. There's a stone knife here, or you can use a dagger if you prefer," Si Lu said.

Bai Di listened and then started cutting.

Scallions, chili peppers—he chopped them all.

"This meat also needs to be cut into small pieces, then put into the stone pot. We'll render some oil from it so we can stir-fry shrimp and spices," Si Lu continued.

Bai Di nodded and started cutting the meat.

"How about this?" Bai Di asked.

After all, it would be his first time doing such things, so he wasn't quite proficient yet and asked Si Lu again.

"Sure, once you're done chopping, just toss it into the stone pot. We're rendering the oil, but be careful; this oil splatters easily, and it's really hot. A single splash can leave a blister," Si Lu said, sounding a bit nervous.

In the past, she had been scalded by oil, and then, suddenly, it blistered.

Of course, people who cook, and those who are just starting to learn how to cook, who hasn't been splashed by hot oil?

These are all normal, they are things that must be experienced.

But it really hurts.

So, she had to remind Bai Di in advance.

"Mm-hmm, I got it. You should stand back too. We're tough and resilient, but you can't handle it. You need to stand back. You said it; I'll take care of it!" Bai Di said.

No matter how you put it, as a male orc, I am naturally much better than Si Lu in every aspect.

But the little female definitely can't be scolded.

Her skin is so fair and delicate; if anything were to happen to her, they would all be heartbroken. Of course, such a thing must never happen.

"Mm-hmm, be careful, Adi. Just pour all the meat in and render the fat. We'll stir-fry the spices later," Si Lu said.

Bai Di glanced back; Bai Di was three or four steps away, which was considered a safe distance.

He finally poured the chopped meat into the pot and started rendering the fat.

Of course, since the large pot was already glowing red, when the meat touched some water, it immediately started to splatter.

Bai Di also took a small step back. Although he wasn't afraid of pain, he knew he had to dodge.

No one is willing to get burned for nothing.

He used his clean wooden spatula to start stirring the meat chunks, ensuring they cooked evenly.

Before long, the smell of frying wafted through the air.

Si Lu watched this scene and felt a bit tempted.

Ugh! I haven't had fried dough sticks in a long time.

As soon as she smelled it, it really made her want to eat. Looking at the golden, crispy bits, Si Lu really wanted to eat even more.

Bai Di also noticed it, but at this time, it's very hot, so naturally, it can't be given to Lu Lu to eat.

"Wait a moment, let it simmer for a bit longer, then let it cool down slightly before you eat," Bai Di said.

He could tell that this thing Si Lu must have eaten before.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible to show such an expression.

"Alright, Adi, that's enough. Scoop up the oil residue, and also get some of the oil. We can't finish frying all these shrimp with this oil," Si Lu said.

Bai Di heard Si Lu's words and started scooping out the fried food, then put some oil into a container.

"What's next?" Bai Di asked.

"Now, just lower the heat a bit, and then throw all these ingredients in to stir-fry," Si Lu said.

At this moment, Hei Yao also returned.

He also heard Si Lu's words and directly reduced the fire on the wine.

"Ah Yao, you need to dry the shrimp a bit more," Si Lu said with a smile while looking at Hei Yao.

"Alright, let's dry out the moisture." Heiyue said, using his fire attribute to start roasting the shrimp.

Of course, it's just drying out the moisture from the shrimp a bit.

It'll be done in less than a minute.

Over here, Bai Di has already started stir-frying those ingredients.

Of course, the red peppers are being stir-fried in the large stone pot, looking exceptionally beautiful and vibrant.

But with so many chili peppers, won't it really be spicy? Can they really handle it?

Bai Di just pondered for a moment and wasn't worried.

Anyway, if everyone eats a little, it will still be finished.

"Almost done, Ah Yao, pour your shrimp in, and then let Bai Di stir-fry it. You can add salt now," Si Lu said.

Hearing Si Lu's words, Hei Yao poured all the shrimp in.

Bai Di was stir-frying, then added some salt, and started stir-frying again.

Now, the aroma wafted out.

It smells so good! Bai Di couldn't help but swallow.

This shrimp, why does it smell so good! Of course, He Yao also found it very peculiar.

He had never seen any orc cook food like this before, and of course, it smelled so good that he was a bit tempted.

(⊙o⊙)…Uh, "Hehe, just stir-fry it a bit more, and it'll be ready to eat soon," Si Lu said with a smile.

She came over, looked at the large pot of red chili peppers and the reddened shrimp, and her eyes lit up.