I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

Li Chen and Fairy Hibiscus returned to their home on Mount Putuo with the two fish demons. As soon as they entered the courtyard, they found the two demons staring around in terror. When they saw the floodwaters that had once flooded Mount Putuo recede, they realized everything. Just as Li Chen had said, the Water Ancestral Witch had been defeated!

At this moment, the despair deep in their hearts finally surged into their hearts.

"No... Impossible..." One of the monsters muttered to himself, as if he couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes.

The other monster was pale and trembling all over: "We are finished... completely finished..."

They no longer have the strength to resist. Entangled by the vines created by the divine power of the Wood Witch, their magic power has been greatly restricted, and now they are almost revealing their true form!

However, Li Chen had no intention of handing them over to Guanyin Bodhisattva, because he did not want Guanyin Bodhisattva to keep these two fish in the lotus pond for viewing!

Li Chen put his hands together, muttered something, and a ray of light shot out from his hands, instantly hitting the two monsters.

As the light faded, the two monsters screamed in pain and their bodies began to twist and deform. Soon, they turned back into their original forms of catfish and black fish.

Then, Li Chen cast a spell to destroy their cultivation. The once powerful monsters were now powerless and could only lie on the ground, barely surviving.

"Hmph, you two have done so many evil things, and today is your retribution!" Li Chen said coldly, his voice as cold as a winter wind, making the two fish shiver. His eyes were filled with anger and determination, as if he wanted to pour all his hatred on them.

As he spoke, Li Chen pulled out a kitchen knife and some seasonings from the system space. His movements were skillful and swift, as if he had planned everything in advance. The kitchen knife flashed with a cold light, making people shudder.

"Master, what are you going to do..." Fairy Hibiscus looked at Li Chen in confusion, her eyes wide with bewilderment. Li Chen didn't answer her, but instead went about his business.

Li Chen was wearing a tall white hat and a strange white apron, which was very unfamiliar to Fairy Hibiscus.

Fairy Hibiscus certainly didn't know that this piece of clothing was a special piece of clothing worn by chefs in Li Chen's time. Today, Li Chen was going to use these two fish monsters to cook!

"Fairy Hibiscus, have you heard of 'sweet and sour fish' and 'pickled fish'?" Li Chen asked mysteriously, with a mysterious smile on his face, as if he had some secret weapon.

Fairy Hibiscus shook her head. She had no idea what these words meant. But she could sense the confidence and determination emanating from Li Chen, as if he really had a way to deal with these two abominable fish monsters.

"Let's first let the fish soak in the flavor. If you want the fish to be tender and fresh, the first step is to make a few cuts on the fish to make it easier for the flavor to soak in!"

As Li Chen spoke, he knocked the two fish into the air, then jumped into the air and chopped them continuously with the sharp kitchen knife, leaving several deep scars on the fish's bodies, making it easier to season them. Fairy Hibiscus was completely stunned by Li Chen's operation.

"Step two, deep-fry!" Li Chen grabbed the catfish's tail and used a spoon to pour oil over the catfish's body, turning the cut flesh outward! Then, Li Chen put the whole catfish directly into the pan and deep-fried it. When it was cooked through, he took it out and set it aside.

Step 3: Prepare the sauce

As Li Chen spoke, he poured a little oil into the pot, added scallions and ginger, poured in tomato sauce, and added water, salt, vinegar, and sugar. After boiling, he thickened the sauce with cornstarch. Then, Li Chen sprinkled the prepared sauce on the catfish. The sweet and sour fish dish, which was full of color, fragrance, and flavor, was ready.

Fairy Hibiscus stared at Li Chen with eyes wide open, her face filled with astonishment, as if she couldn't believe what was happening before her eyes. She was completely stunned by Li Chen, and her soul was now wandering in the void!

Li Chen, however, didn't notice her expression change, as he was concentrating on cooking. As time went on, the aroma of the sweet and sour fish grew stronger, filling the entire room. This alluring smell finally brought Fairy Hibiscus back to her senses, and she took a deep breath, reveling in it.

"It smells so good... What is this?" Fairy Hibiscus murmured to herself, her eyes fixed on the sweet and sour fish in Li Chen's hand.

Li Chen smiled slightly: "This is sweet and sour fish, a delicacy from Earth." After that, he put the fish on a plate and placed it on the table.

Then, he began to prepare the next dish - pickled fish.

"Next, I'm going to show you a specialty dish from Earth called 'Sour Cabbage Fish'. It originated in Northeast China, and the people there really like to eat this uniquely flavored fish dish." As Li Chen spoke, he took out high-quality sauerkraut and a fresh black fish purchased from the system store.

Li Chen expertly cleaned the snakehead fish, sliced ​​it thinly, and then gently mixed it with salt, white pepper, and dry starch, marinating it for a while. Meanwhile, he shredded the sauerkraut and blanched it in water.

Li Chen then poured a suitable amount of oil into the wok, heated it, and sautéed the scallions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant. He then added the fish head and bones, stirring until they changed color. He then poured in plenty of boiling water and simmered until the broth turned white and released a rich aroma. Finally, he carefully placed the fish fillet into the wok, cooked it, and poured a spoonful of boiling oil over it. With a sizzling sound, the delicious flavor of the fish and the tartness of the sauerkraut were instantly brought out.

"Okay, the pickled fish is done," Li Chen said with a smile. He brought the pickled fish to the table, arranging it alongside the sweet and sour fish. The two dishes, each with its own unique color, aroma, and flavor, were mouth-watering.

"Okay, let's eat!"

Li Chen took out two bowls of rice from the system store and placed them in front of himself and Fairy Hibiscus. The two of them ate with relish, and Fairy Hibiscus praised Li Chen's cooking skills while eating.

To be honest, Li Chen's food is really good. The pickled fish is very smooth and tender, and the broth is sour and appetizing. The sweet and sour fish is sweet and delicious. Each dish makes people want to eat two more bowls of rice.

Li Chen solved the two fish monsters that were causing trouble in this area in such a simple way. These two fish monsters had been practicing for hundreds of years, had grown several dragon scales, and their meat was very tender. They also had the magical ability to increase the cultivation level of those who practiced.

After Li Chen and Fairy Hibiscus had their meal, it was already evening. The two decided to have a good rest tonight and leave Putuo Mountain tomorrow to go to Emei Mountain to fight against Zhurong, the ancestor of fire.

However, Fairy Hibiscus was extremely excited tonight, because it was rare for her to eat such delicious food, so she planned to "reward" Li Chen well tonight. It seemed that this night was destined to be restless!