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Chapter 37 That’s it?

Isn't this a coincidence?
Loren does indeed have it.

Farmers in Shashi Town planted peanut seeds last month.

With the help of the Demon Flame Grass, peanut seeds can mutate into Demon Flame Peanuts in just two days.

Since Loris has generously given away the fairy insects, Loren won't be stingy either.

"Okay, I'll bring you some of the new peanut plants in a couple of days."

"Not today?"

"Yes, I need time to prepare."

Loris's eyes were strange.

New crop varieties either exist or they don't. Can you really create a new variety in two days?
She swallowed her doubts and didn't ask any further questions.

Even if you ask Loren, he won't tell you.

After we finished discussing business, the broth in the hot pot had already boiled.

Lolis quickly added the meat and vegetables.

She suddenly noticed that the fourth square in the 4x4 grid was bright red, like a raging flame.

The name "hot pot" is truly fitting.

"Could they really have added Demon Flame Grass to it?"

Loris remembered that Loren had said that the Demon Flame Grass was the last ingredient in the hot pot.

Loren smiled and said, "You can give it a try."

Xuefu hesitated for a moment, then said nothing in the end.

Loren scooped up slices of meat from the red broth, dipped them in the sauce, and put them in his mouth.

Loris swallowed.

She also picked out a piece of cooked meat from it.

Smell it.

It did have the pungent smell of Demon Flame Grass, but it wasn't that strong.

Take a taste.

The spicy and stimulating flavor exploded in her mouth, and the scalding heat rushed straight to her head, instantly bringing tears to Loris's eyes.

It's really spicy!

But it smells so good!

It has a stronger flavor and tastes better than tomatoes and mushrooms.

Once you accept the spicy aroma, you can savor the rich meaty flavor.

"How do you do this? Teach me!"

Loris asked, her breath coming in ragged gasps.

As expected of the Demon Flame Grass, even battle qi can't stop its spiciness!

But this stimulating taste can give people a unique kind of pleasure!

The secret to spicy hot pot lies in the broth.

It needs to be heated with beef tallow. If you don't have beef tallow, you can use lard or mutton tallow instead.

Then add spices, meat, and vegetables and stew to fully bring out the aroma.

It doesn't contain Demon Flame Grass, but rather a powder made from Demon Flame Bean Sprouts.

The spiciness of the Demon Flame Grass is terrifying and can even affect other soup bases, making it difficult for ordinary people to accept.

The production process is too complicated to explain.

Moreover, it requires the chef to try repeatedly.

"You wouldn't remember even if I told you, just come over if you want to eat more."

Watching Lolis devour the meat, Xuefu simply couldn't understand it.

She also tried the spicy hot pot.

I absolutely cannot stand that smell.

Tomato and mushroom soup suits her better...

Xuefu loves sweets; she even adds honey to her dipping sauce.

Loris, on the other hand, prefers spicy food.

They ate heartily, and with the iced drinks, it was quite enjoyable.

After lunch, Loren took Xuefu and Loris to the north of Sandstone Town.

Below the Monster Mountain Range, two rows of thorny elm trees form a wall.

The thorny elm and cordyceps are much taller than other thorny elm trees.

It resembles a woman with disheveled hair, quite conspicuous, with those thorny branches being its hair.

Perhaps because it frequently captures magical beasts, its growth is quite astonishing.

The infection effect of the magic flame grass on the thorn elm is relatively slow.

Three days have passed, and not a single Demon Flame Elm has appeared.

"In autumn and winter, the magical beasts on the mountain become more active. Sister, are there any soldiers available in the coastal town? We can have them come and help out in the winter."

Loris looked around and said, “I’m currently preparing to train a group of knights, and I can have them train here with you.”

Loren was greatly surprised, "Where did you get this knight?"

"These knights were recruited from the Knight Academy at great expense. They are loyal only to the Elf Queen and do not serve any family. They are worth training."

How many people did you hire?

"Beginner knights are too expensive to recruit, so we only recruited 100 young apprentice knights."

The cost of one hundred trainee knights is not low.

Especially after all of them are promoted to the initial knight rank, the monthly salary alone will require thousands of gold coins.

One hundred knights are enough to resolve some minor conflicts.

It seems that Loris really wants to go to the battlefield.

With her talent and strength, she might actually have a chance to become a countess. While they were chatting, commotion came from the Monster Mountain Range.

The invasion of the monsters came sooner than Loren had anticipated.

Loris looked at Loren with suspicion, "You brought me here specifically so you wouldn't want me to help you deal with the monsters, would you?"

"No, you all watch from the sidelines first, I want to try it myself."

Loren had never experienced a true life-or-death struggle.

After becoming a junior knight, he only had practical combat training with Xuefu.

Today, taking advantage of the Warcraft invasion, he wanted to test his combat skills.

Lorice happened to be there too.

Even if they are outmatched, their lives will not be in danger.

A roar came as a Steel Bear charged from the Monster Mountain Range.

Xuefu's expression changed. "Loren, this is a mid-level magical beast!"

"It's alright, intermediate level is fine."

Loren handed the jade box he was carrying to Xuefu.

Actually, he might not be as resilient as the Elf Bug.

However, the Rose Fairy Insect is about to evolve, so it cannot be harmed.

Loren carried his knight's longsword through the thorny elm and cordyceps.

The thorny elm and cordyceps sensed Loren's presence and even lifted its branches to let him pass.

The nobles would occasionally go on hunts to kill magical beasts.

However, it is rare for nobles to fight beyond their rank.

Loren is not arrogant.

The beginner-level monsters are too weak.

Especially since he had mastered the Phantom Sword Dance, it was really ineffective for training.

Steel Bear charged straight at Loren.

Its purpose is food.

Crops, livestock, or humans are all its targets.

Loren held a longsword and unleashed his fighting spirit.

He has not yet cultivated fire-based battle qi, so his sword skills are relatively weak.

As the Steel Bear attacked, Loren met it from the side.

Upon first contact, Loren sensed the vast difference in their power.

Fighting against opponents of higher level is definitely not a good strategy!
Invincible!

The thorny elm caterpillar fungus waved its branches, helping Loren to limit the Steel Bear's attacks.

These branches are effective against low-level magical beasts, but they are somewhat ineffective against Steel Bears.

Steel Bear swung its arms, breaking free from the branches that bound it, and pounced on Loren again.

Loren fought and retreated.

Take advantage of the moment when the thorny elm cordyceps binds the steel bear again to unleash a sword dance.

Each sword strike, imbued with fighting spirit, barely managed to pierce the steel bear's hard body.

Steel Bear roared, flung away the branches, and sent Loren flying with a single blow.

Loren quickly got up.

Basic fighting spirit is insufficient to break through Steel Bear's defenses.

If we add flames, we can definitely take it down!
Loren gripped his sword.

His eyes blazed with fighting spirit, but it gradually faded.

Forget it, so be it.

He retreated to Loris and Shirley's side.

"Little sister, I'm leaving her to you."

Loris was speechless. "That's it? Half a minute?"

Loren rubbed his aching shoulder and sighed, "I guess I'm just not cut out for fighting."

Through this real battle, Loren roughly figured out his own strength.

that's enough.

He didn't need to make himself so miserable for a Steel Bear.

Loris made her move.

He killed Steel Bear with a single sword strike.

This is the kind of battle scene Loren longs for.

If you don't have the ability to instantly kill your opponent, then don't make a move.

The fighting was left to his knights or elves.

Of course, some fighting is necessary.

So that you won't panic when you encounter a crisis.

Loren was destined never to become a fierce general on the battlefield.

That would require countless life-or-death battles to achieve.

He cannot allow himself to always be in danger.

all in all.

Enhancing our capabilities is necessary.

Practical training is necessary.

But there's no need for a life-or-death struggle.

He only needs to occasionally show off when he encounters a newbie.

(End of this chapter)