Chapter 61: Grilling Fish in the Lakes Shore (Second Part) (1/2)

Earlier on, Snowy had prepared a simple stove by arranging some stone and making the firewood the fire source. With her precise control of heat and fire, she didn't need any complicated tools to help her make sure the food was cooked evenly.

She placed some soaked branches above the self-made stove and put the wrapped fish on top of it and adjust the fire with her spiritual sense.

Feng Xue watched Snowy's every action attentively, not missing any moment of it. She was very intrigued by the way Snowy cooked as if it was a new world filled with wonder.

Although she didn't need to eat food since she could absorb Qi to replenish her energy, having a mother with cooking as her hobby made Feng Xue rather familiar with the culinary world.

Yet, it was a novel experience for her to see people cooking fish like how Snowy did.

Rong Hua also shared the same thought with Feng Xue and looked at Snowy with great interest.

From how precise Snowy's fire control is, she looks more like an alchemist who was concocting pills rather than cooking. To be frank, she doubted that any other chef could master fire control to that terrifying degree.

Not long after she started grilling the fish, steam started emerging from the spirit herb leaves along with a rich fragrance. At first, the scent was not that strong. However, as the fish continued to cook, the fragrance grew stronger and stronger. If Feng Xue didn't constantly exert her bloodline pressure, their place would be surrounded by hungry spirit beasts already.

In fact, Rong Hua would have already pounced at the grilled fish if Feng Xue didn't hold her body firmly. So she could only wait for Snowy to finish the dish with a salivating mouth and occasional gulps.

Snowy was placing her hand on the spirit herb leaves. After feeling the temperature, a faint yet charming smile suddenly appeared on her lips.

She picked her kitchen knife once again and let it dance between her finger before she flicked it with her finger to make an incision in the bundle of spirit herb leaves.

Slice!

She tore the wrapper open.

Sizzle. Sizzle.

During the instant when the spirit herb leaves fell apart, a thick sauce splattered everywhere and spread a rich aroma into the surroundings.

The aroma, accompanied by a puff of steam, rose into the air.

As the fragrance enveloped their camping site, Feng Xue and Rong Hua couldn't help but be captivated.

It never crossed their mind that the smell of fish could reach such a bewitching level. The moment when Snowy sliced open the spirit herb leaves, the fragrance instantly took hold of their senses and they fell into a euphoric state.

They could see the fish's white and steamy meat covered with a mixture of oil and sauce made it glitter and sparkle reflecting the moonlight as if it was urging them to quickly take a bit and savor its flavor. However, Snowy had not given them permission to taste the dish yet.

How frustrating! What was more excruciating than looking at a sumptuous meal in front of you with your hands tied down?

Feng Xue, a self-proclaimed biggest fan of Snowy's food, slightly shook like an addict that hadn't get their share of daily drugs. She wondered if this was Snowy's payback for her teasing when they were on the way to reach their current camping site. She might have to think twice before teasing Snowy in the future.

”Snowy, this fish... can we start eating?” said Feng Xue with a bit pleading voice mixed in between. Rong Hua fiercely nodded as she looked at Snowy with upturned eyes supporting Feng Xue's request.

”No,” said Snowy curtly with a smile on her face.

Uhh… Everyone's face stiffened for a moment. They could not understand the reason for her reply. Why were they not allowed to start eating? The fish was so aromatic, what was the reason for not allowing them to have a taste?

Feng Xue's eyes widened and she angrily puffed up her cheeks like a child... Why did her Snowy suddenly become a meanie? Where did the gentle and obedient girl go?

Rong Hua also looked toward Snowy in puzzlement. The dish was already finished... but why couldn't they taste it?

Snowy didn't bother responding to their reaction and quickly took out her wok from her spatial ring, put it above the stove, and added a spoonful of oil into it.

She cut several spirit herbs and edible wild plants and threw them inside the wok and not forget to add a proper amount of spice and seasoning.