Under the night sky, nurous bonfires were lit in the square of the Economic Developnt Zone, roasting countless pieces of insect at cut into small slices, tender and delicious, sending off waves of aty aroma.
Survivors of the Economic Developnt Zone either sat on the ground or gathered to chat, and even so warriors found a rare mont of relaxation, joining in this revelry to release their tension, fear, and worries since the apocalypse, afraid that if they missed today, there might be no more chances for celebration in the future.
The lively atmosphere made the insect fire burn even more fiercely, and so survivors who had lost loved ones were also infected, roaring and singing songs, chaotic and noisy, but no one scolded them because everyone was a bit crazy, enjoying this rare festivity.
Even though they weren’t drinking alcohol, their minds were getting muddled in their grief.
Apart from those on duty, most people ca here, and looking around, there were heads all around, a sea of people, casting nurous shadows under the firelight.
A rare harvest indeed.
In this joint operation between the Economic Developnt Zone and Bridge East, besides successfully killing the Dragon Patterned Beetle, countless other insects were killed or wounded, and even after sharing so insect at with Bridge East, an astonishing amount remained.
This insect at was enough to support a grand celebration.
The city had changed a lot.
In Chen Feng’s mory, at this ti in his past life, as food beca more and more scarce and the pressure to survive increased, such a celebration was unimaginable. Except for so small banquets held by the upper echelons, ordinary people never enjoyed such treatnt.
Moreover, at that ti, the Economic Developnt Zone, due to its sparse population, ended up like Bridge West. Most people had moved to Bridge East, and this area beca a breeding ground for insects.
Back then, people were busy defending every day, too exhausted to engage in such gatherings. Even after a day’s labor, too tired to lift an arm, the food obtained was just a little bit, and insect at? That was food they didn’t even dare to dream of.
But now, the Economic Developnt Zone had undergone a dramatic change.
Thanks to the ergence of mutant crops, not only was the famine problem solved, but due to the consolidation of combat power, after finishing a battlefield, people had the opportunity to obtain so at.
In such an environnt, at worst, they could only call it difficult, rather than desperate.
The items obtained from the insect nest, after distribution, had all been transported to the two cities.
Besides adult insects, there were even thousands of dense insect eggs in the insect nest. The insects’ breeding ability was super strong, especially since in the dark and dreary underground, they had nothing else to do but mate.
As a result, in the narrow space, there were heaps of dense insect eggs. If no counterasures had been taken early on, even with only a thirty percent survival chance, these eggs would have been a nightmare-level disaster for humans.
However, now these insect eggs had lost the chance to hatch and instead had beco a delicacy, placed on dining tables after a series of culinary processes.
"Please, have a taste..."
A chef chuckled, handing a plate to Chen Feng.
"This is the chrysalis of the Ice Fla Golden Cicada, very rare in supply. We only found ten in the insect nest this ti. I specially cooked this one according to your taste, sir, please try it..."
This was indeed a talented person.
Capable of perfectly integrating food and dicine.
In peaceful tis, he was a famous dicinal cuisine chef nearby, serving high-ranking officials and dignitaries, with ordinary people hardly ever tasting his craft.
The man had good skills and spoke appropriately, so he was specially responsible for cooking ingredients for Chen Feng, having served by his side for more than two months.
This was not considered a disgrace.
On the contrary, within the entire [Order], countless people were eyeing this position eagerly. Who was Chen Feng now? It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say he was the leader of the entire Economic Developnt Zone. Serving by his side, one already had a gigantic support.
Moreover, Chen Feng enjoyed the highest anities in the city. As the imperial chef, he occasionally got so benefits, at the very least, eating and drinking well, without worrying about hunger.
Under such competitive pressure, how could the chef dare to be negligent? Every dish he made was with 100% dedication, striving for perfection.
Ordinary cicada pupae are only half a palm size, but this mutated chrysalis was as big as an apple. At this mont, the chef cut it into six pieces and sprinkled it with fragrant royal jelly, an untold amount of sweetness.
"Hmm, indeed not bad."
Chen Feng picked up a piece and put it in his mouth to chew slowly. Upon touching his lips and teeth, the so-called chrysalis seed to lt, and a rich aroma imdiately spread in his mouth.
Ice Fla Golden Cicada.
This counted as a rare variant of insects with strong talents, and as long as there’s enough food, reaching Silver Tier was just a matter of ti, and in the eyes of so Insect Control Masters, it was simply a treasure.
However, the flesh of the Ice Fla Golden Cicada contained toxicity.
Because it was a kind of insect that could manipulate both ice and fire, many parts contained unknown poison. Eating recklessly could lead to instant death!
Only a master like Chen Feng could use it with peace of mind. If it were an ordinary person, just one bite would cause them to vomit blood and perish.
It’s akin to eating supplents; ingesting too much of them can be harmful to those with weak constitutions.
Swallowing it, energy blood within, and many old hidden injuries were slowly healing thanks to this massive supplent, making the whole person surprisingly invigorated.
This is the charm of dicinal cuisine.
"Reward!"
Chen Feng gently uttered a word, and the chef, who had seen a fair share of the world, hurriedly nodded in gratitude.
The lord was not stingy.
In the confines of [Order], getting a "reward" from Chen Feng was undeniably a pleasant surprise.
Watching the graceful insect fire, observing the dancing people, and savoring a bite of the delicacy on the plate, Chen Feng suddenly felt that this kind of life wasn’t bad.
However, this thought vanished silently in an instant.
Born in adversity, dying in comfort.
Comfort, too, is a forbidden word in the apocalypse.
If alcohol could numb people’s brains, then comfort would corrode their faculties and soul.
Chen Feng knew that the reason he could witness all this was ultimately due to powerful strength. Without the support of strength, this city, and everyone here, would beco desolate ruins and decaying corpses.
The banquet lasted for two hours and ended around eleven o’clock.
Most people returned to their houses to rest, while a small number of people began to clean up the chaotic aftermath. Due to the disorder, there were occasionally a few uneaten pieces of insect at on the ground. At this ti, the staff would carefully wrap them in a bag and then stash them inside their clothes.
At this mont, the patrolling warriors turned a blind eye and did not stop these people’s actions.
Another hour passed.
The square beca completely quiet, making it hard to imagine that a bustling event had just taken place here.
Order mandated a curfew!
At midnight, besides patrols and staff, ordinary people were required to return to their rooms. After a period of adaptation, people strictly adhered to these rules.
There were many rules within Order; although cumberso to so, no one dared to openly protest because they knew who the ruler was here.
Chen Feng.
This was not a presence to be trifled with.
............
A corner of Order.
For most, this was a forbidden area, as it was where Chen Feng resided.
And now, instead of going to bed early as he usually did, Chen Feng stood in the spacious courtyard, staring at the corpse before him.
This body had a powerful na.
Dragon Patterned Beetle.
One of the Insect Emperor’s generals, rampaging across past battlefields, killing countless humans, yet before it could shine with all its terrifying glory, its life ca to an end, leaving it in this current state.
Compared to the insects from the insect nest, the corpse of this Insect King was the most useful, as it could be fashioned into many fine pieces of equipnt.
The carapace of the Dragon Patterned Beetle had exceptionally high defense; with minor processing, it could be made into excellent shields or, with precise craftsmanship, even several suits of armor.
Even if Chen Feng wouldn’t wear it, it could equip his core subordinates!
Just imagine, when Wei Xun donned such armor, paired with his formidable arms, his defense would significantly increase, allowing him to challenge even stronger opponents.
Therefore, upon returning, Chen Feng had already ordered people to strip all the carapace from the Dragon Patterned Beetle. Now, the Insect King lay bloody in the blood pool, resembling a skinned whale and appearing sowhat pitiful.
Besides the Insect Armor, the blood, organs, insect at, etc., were essentially treasures. If used to feed the insects, it wouldn’t take long before many mutated insects were cultivated.
However, Chen Feng would never do such a thing.
He had already rejected the requests of Inferior Demons, so how could he make it easy for those brainless insects? For Chen Feng, there was a more important task at hand.
Summoning.
The body of the Dragon Patterned Beetle contained powerful energy, and if used for summoning, it might call forth so useful allies.
Chen Feng drew out a blade and swiftly slashed at the body of the Dragon Patterned Beetle, and without the defense of the Insect Armor, the body was cut open, spilling a flood of blood.
He carefully used the insect blood to draw a summoning array around, then plunged his hands into the creature’s flesh and blood. Although the process was sowhat nauseating, this thod was more likely to gain the monsters’ favor.
The sacrifice had been offered.
Next, it was ti to witness the miracle...
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