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Lu Feng slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, a flash of understanding appearing in his eyes:
“It seems that the first Mystic Water Pill is the most effective, mainly laying the foundation and improving aptitude.”
Subsequent use will significantly reduce the effectiveness…
Lu Feng was not discouraged.
Being able to raise his soul power to the peak of level fourteen and improve his cultivation aptitude in a single day was already an incredible stroke of luck.
Lu Feng changed into the new indigo blue clothes.
The fabric was comfortable and the cut was just right, which made him look much more energetic.
He weighed the remaining silver coins in his hand and began to seriously consider the problem of making a living.
“I can’t keep living by doing odd jobs and ‘double-crossing’ criminals.”
Lu Feng sat on the haystack, his brows slightly furrowed.
“Now that I have a level 14 soul power as a foundation and this amount of capital, I need to find a stable way to make money.”
He carefully recalled his experiences in his previous life.
He did all sorts of odd jobs at the Ice Sword Sect, but had no particular expertise.
Later, he wandered the world, struggling to make ends meet;
After joining the Spirit Empire, he fought all day long and had no time for daily necessities.
After much thought, the only thing he could call a valuable lesson was the skill of grilling fish that he learned from an old beggar when he was a homeless person.
In those days, food was scarce, and catching river fish and cooking it in the simplest way was a rare delicacy.
“Grilled fish…”
Lu Feng’s eyes lit up.
“Yes!
My Flame God Halberd Martial Soul contains fire attribute energy.
If I use it to assist in controlling fire, the fish I grill will definitely be extraordinary.”
Using firewood as the primary fuel and soul energy as a secondary fuel, this method saves effort while preserving the flavor.
This idea excited him.
Lu Feng immediately got up and bought salt, several common spice powders, and a small jar of cheap wild honey from a general store in the market.
He then went straight out of Di’ao City and headed to the clear-flowing “Jade Belt River” a few miles away.
As dusk approached, the setting sun bathed the river in a golden glow.
Lu Feng found a river bend with gentle currents and aquatic plants on the banks.
Having no fishing net, he sharpened a resilient tree branch and concentrated intently.
With the enhanced eyesight and reflexes of a Soul Master, he spotted the fat fish swimming in the water and flicked his wrist!
“Whoosh!”
The branch broke through the water and precisely pierced a half-foot-long bluefish.
Lu Feng flung the fish ashore, its tail still slapping against the ground.
Repeating this process, with his extraordinary skills, he had six fresh fish of different sizes laid out on the shore in less than an hour.
“A good harvest.”
Lu Feng nodded in satisfaction and threaded the fish onto a sturdy grass stem.
It was already dark, but he didn’t rush back to the city.
Instead, he found a sheltered hollow by the river, gathered some dry firewood, and started a campfire.
The flickering firelight illuminated his focused face.
Lu Feng selected two of the fattest fish, scaled and gutted them, and washed them clean in the river.
Then, make a few cuts on both sides of the fish with a knife, rub it with salt and spices, and finally brush it with a thin layer of honey.
With preparations complete, he skewered the fish on sharpened branches and placed them above the campfire.
He did not rely entirely on firewood; instead, with a slight thought, he raised his right hand in a gesture.
He carefully guided out a faint trace of fire-attribute energy, which, like an invisible tentacle, gently swirled around the grilled fish.
This is not direct combustion, but rather the precise control of the firewood’s heat distribution using soul power.
This allows the fish to be heated more evenly, while locking in the internal juices.
As the heat slowly penetrates, the fish skin gradually turns golden and crispy, and the oil is forced out, dripping into the fire with a sizzling sound.
A unique aroma, a blend of spices and honey, filled the night air.
Lu Feng continuously adjusted the subtle output of his soul power to ensure that the soul power flames did not directly scorch the fish meat, so as not to ruin its natural flavor.
About fifteen minutes later, the aroma of the grilled fish reached its peak.
Lu Feng withdrew his soul power support and took the grilled fish off the grill.
The fish skin was golden and crispy, steaming enticingly hot.
He blew on it, carefully tore off a small piece of fish, and put it in his mouth.
The fish is crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.
The salt and spices add just the right amount of savory flavor, while the honey brings a subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the slight fishy taste.
What’s even more remarkable is that the heat is even, with no burnt or undercooked parts, resulting in a taste far superior to that of ordinary wood-fired roasting.
“The taste…
is indeed much better than simply cooking with firewood.”
Lu Feng nodded in satisfaction, the exquisite advantage of controlling fire with soul power was undeniable.
He finished the fish in no time, still wanting more.
“It seems that this path is feasible.”
Lu Feng looked at the campfire and made up his mind.
(TL: imagine being given a god level martial soul and it’s a weapon with a fire attribute and your first thought it to use it as a grill)
“First, find a fixed stall in the market, specializing in grilled fish.
Set the price affordable, and aim for small profits but quick turnover.”
With this skill and the advantage of the martial soul’s support, it shouldn’t be difficult for him to gain a foothold.
Only by earning enough money can he better support his subsequent cultivation.
(TL: cultivation in douluo is so fucking easy… literally the only resource he needs to buy is food….
Other shit like pills and whale glue don’t technically exist yet and since hes no otherworlder he wouldn’t know these secrets from reading the story, so again all mc needs to do is train on how to use a halberd and buy enough food for himself, aside from that its just shelter)
The next morning, an inconspicuous grilled fish stall appeared near the street corner of the Di’ao City South Market.
Lu Feng set up a simple grill, a batch of fresh charcoal, and a wooden sign that read “Lu’s Soul Fire Grilled Fish”.
He tidied up his stall, and several cleaned fresh fish were placed on the cool bluestone slab in front of him, looking particularly tempting.
After lighting the charcoal fire, he didn’t rush to grill.
Instead, he took a deep breath and placed his right hand lightly on the grill.
A barely perceptible ripple of soul power spread out, and the fire attribute energy of the Flame God Halberd was guided out with exquisite precision.
It doesn’t burn directly, but rather acts like an invisible shroud, evenly preheating the entire grill area.
This skill of controlling fire with soul power immediately attracted the attention of passersby.
“Huh?
What is that little kid doing?”
“Soul power fluctuations?
He’s a Soul Master?”
“A Soul Master selling grilled fish?
That’s really strange!”
Amid the murmurs, Lu Feng placed two plump bluefish onto the grill.
Guided by the power of the soul, the heat from the charcoal fire evenly enveloped the fish’s body.
He skillfully brushed on the oil and sprinkled on the secret spices, his movements fluid and graceful.
The unique aroma quickly spread, a blend of spices that made one’s mouth water.
A woman with a child couldn’t help but ask:
“Young man, how much is this grilled fish?”
“Big sister, eight copper soul coins for one, made with my exclusive soul fire secret technique, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, if you don’t like it, you don’t have to pay.”
Lu Feng raised his head, revealing a slightly shy smile befitting his age.
“Eight bronze soul coins?
That’s fair.”
The woman readily took out her money, “Give me one for my child to try.”
The first deal was completed.
The child took the first bite, and despite breathing heavily from the heat, still mumbled something:
“Mom, it’s so delicious!”
The onlookers finally moved.
“Give me one too!”
“I want two!”
“Young boss, hurry up!”
A small queue quickly formed in front of the stall.
Lu Feng remained calm and focused despite his busy schedule.
His hands moved swiftly, and his soul power subtly controlled the heat, ensuring that each fish reached its optimal state.
His grilled fish is affordable, and it is indeed more tender and juicy than fish grilled over charcoal, without any fishy smell.
With the added gimmick of “Soul Fire Grilled Fish”, the business is booming.
A dozen minutes later, a middle-aged man with a pointed face and sloppy clothes squeezed to the front of the stall and bought a grilled fish.
He took a bite of the grilled fish he had just received, then slammed it to the ground, clutching his stomach and howling loudly.
“Ouch!
That hurts so much!
What kind of lousy fish is this!
It’s filthy!”
“After eating your fish, my stomach is killing me!
Everyone, look!
This heartless guy’s fish is fishy!”
(TL: yeah ofc some Chinese bullshit would happen so soon..
its been a slow start so far..