Chapter 588 - 272: One Bowl of Mushroom Soup to Ease Your Worries (Part 2)

A tall fir tree transformed into an arm, joining together to start dancing;

In the distance, the continuous mountains appeared to have a pair of large eyes, blinking at it;

In mid-air appeared a golden sun with wings, blazing as if it were to melt everything in the world...

The next moment, Cola felt the world spinning, the entire world beginning to sway and invert, its limbs uncontrollably shaking, it let out a feeble cry: "Ow?"

Soon after, Cola’s vision went black, and it collapsed to the ground.

Looking at the fallen Cola, Chen Yuan couldn’t help but laugh and cry: "This is the consequence of being greedy."

Even as strong as Cola, if it consumes a large amount of poisonous mushrooms, it can still get poisoned, fully illustrating the severe consequences of gluttony.

Run Run Duck, do you understand?

Fortunately, Cola was already Tier Three, coupled with the Twin Flower Concubine’s recovery ability, it dispelled the toxins in no time and returned to normal.

Watching the gradually awakening Cola, Chen Yuan squatted down, a smile on his face: "How is it? Still want to be greedy in the future?"

"The taste of poisoning doesn’t feel good, does it?"

Seeing its owner approaching, the excited Cola wanted to rush over to express that it would never be greedy again, but in a blur, its owner seemed to have turned into a tall, slim mushroom.

"Ow ow!"

Cola vigorously shook its head, and the mushroom morphed back into its favorite owner.

"Ow ow ow!"

Cola leaped towards Chen Yuan, resting its paws on his shoulders, burying its head and whimpering.

It would never eat mushrooms again.

"We’re about to make mushroom soup, are you sure you don’t want any?" Chen Yuan asked.

"Ow..."

Cola hesitated for a moment, it seemed to already smell the delicious aroma of mushroom soup, dog mouth involuntarily salivating, subconsciously nodding: "Ow ow!"

Eat!

Just this once, and no more after that.

Time slowly passed, and unknowingly dusk seeped through the needleleaf forest.

Chen Yuan set up the iron pot specially prepared by Li Junyue, and over the crackling campfire, the mushroom soup bubbled with golden amber ripples, a layer of moss sparkling like starlight, the mellow gray mushrooms mixed with the sweet pine leaf mushrooms, wrapped in the rising steam, making everyone’s eyes sparkle.

For the wild mushrooms dropped by the Fungal Pet Beast, you just need to boil them and add some basic seasonings, and that aroma will linger at the tip of the nose, eliciting the greedy desire in everyone’s heart.

Cola squatted in front of the campfire, its blue eyes reflecting the bright flames, fluffy tail tapping out a cheerful rhythm on the rock behind.

Even with dog saliva dripping, even long succumbing to hunger, having learned its lesson, it reined in the restlessness inside, quietly waiting.

"Alright, let’s eat."

With one command from its master, Cola swiftly snatched up the gray mushroom floating on the soup surface, spinning three circles on the spot from the heat but refusing to let go, oil spots on its nose, tail wagging a joyful rhythm.

Chen Yuan scooped a ladle of mushroom soup with a spoon, placing it in front of the Twin Flower Concubine.

"Gentle sigh."

The Twin Flower Concubine nodded slightly, elegantly sipping the soup, in stark contrast to the impatient Cola.

The others all let the Pet Beasts eat first, then sat on the ground, savoring carefully.

"It’s indeed much better than ordinary mushrooms." Jiang Wenning savored its flavor, the amalgamation of various tastes bursting in the mouth, she smiled and nodded, "And it feels warm."

"Spirit Plants are always like that." Chen Yuan lightly sipped some mushroom soup, a warm current likewise welling up inside.

Most of these mushrooms are Level 1 Spirit Plants, a few being Level 2 Spirit Plants, greatly beneficial to the body.

It’s a pity the Fungal Pet Beast can’t drop mushrooms every day, and coupled with the unsuitable environment of the farm for their long-term habitation, otherwise Chen Yuan would love to take some back.

Just imagine, a farm with a line of Bean Chickens laying eggs, a group of gradually growing Spirit Fish, plus these delicious mushrooms, you would have a feast every day.

If Run Run Duck knew this, it would definitely be very happy.

Duoji also enjoyed the delicacy, under the bright flame light, his dark face highlighted a rosy glow: "Really tasty."

Jiang Wenning was puzzled: "Duoji, don’t you usually eat mushrooms?"

Upon hearing Jiang Wenning’s question, Duoji quickly put down the bowl, sitting solemnly: "No, they are too precious."

Although Level 1 Spirit Plants are quite common, the mushrooms are delicious and difficult to harvest, they can fetch a good price in the outside world, which is why there are so many Mushroom Gatherers.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wenning was even more confused: "Then why don’t you just pick these mushrooms to sell outside?"

"The income from being a guide doesn’t compare to mushroom gathering."

Hearing this, Duoji proudly raised his head, a pure and innocent smile on his face: "Because there are too many people in the village."

Everyone paused, all understanding the implication of Duoji’s words.

"Actually, I have a way." Li Junyue’s voice drew everyone’s attention, his eyes deep, slowly speaking, "You could provide these mushrooms to us."

"Our Investigation Department has meal allowances, since the growth and training of Pet Beasts requires a lot of nutrition, relying solely on feed isn’t enough."

"We’ll find ways to provide nutrition for the Pet Beasts, like Spirit Fish, or these mushrooms."

"Mushrooms are delicious and also beneficial for the growth of Pet Beasts."

"If possible, you could supply them to us, calculated at the normal market price, but it must be stable."

Duoji’s eyes gradually widened, the young him was also aware of the benefits of this idea, but he wasn’t overwhelmed by the sudden joy: "Thank you, Uncle, but I have to ask Mr. Liu’s opinion first."