Chapter 4 The First Animal Transformation (Ask for Collections and Recommendations)
Find a flat place to spread out a large number of ordinary ants and dry them, whether they are used to soak in wine or eat directly, it is also a good choice for Shi Lei to deal with the housekeeper and uncle.
As for ant eggs, it is a high-protein delicacy, and it is a delicious dish when cooked simply.
Since he came to this world, Shi Lei hasn't eaten any delicious meals. Not to mention the meat, all kinds of food seem to be boiled, and even the big pot dishes in the big canteen of later generations are not as good. Who let him still be in the period of filial piety, plus everyone's current conditions are indeed very ordinary, and the point of coarse tea and light rice has been implemented very thoroughly.
"Xiaofu pillow bricks", sleeping straw mat pillow bricks, these Shi Lei can bear it, anyway, the pillow at this time is not much better than the brick. No drinking, no music, no problem. Only at the point of eating, I have been raised by various delicacies in the country of big foodies in later generations, but I can't get used to such blandish food.
This time, with ant pebbles, Lei Lei doesn't plan to let go, and he must improve the food by himself.
Shi Lei went to the so-called kitchen by himself, found a pottery that should be a pot, and brought back a pitiful condiment by the way. On the flat ground that is usually used for martial arts practice, I set up a simple stove by myself, and this is the first hands-on cooking in this world.
Compared with the Tang Dynasty in history, there is also an advantage that there is no shortage of salt. Although it is still a franchise, the price is not high, and the quality is not bad, which is definitely a blessing for foodies.
Shi Lei is still relatively confident in his cooking skills, which is one of the few things he can take to this world and continue to use.
Shi Lei, who learned to live independently early, has a well-known reputation for his cooking skills in the circle of friends with the help of many TV shows and food software. It must be much better than the women of each family who take turns to cook and serve.
As for supporting the stove in the open space, it is even more difficult for Shi Lei. When he was a child, Shi Lei was often with other children, and he could find two flints and steels to play with fire. When I grow up, I occasionally like to be a travel friend, and of course these experiences are not lacking.
Gently brush a layer of grease on the bottom of the pot, and when the temperature is enough, he grabbed a handful of ant eggs and sprinkled them evenly in the pot, and an attractive fragrance rose, and he tried hard to drill into Shi Lei's nose.
Gently flip over these not small ant eggs, wait until they are all exuding an attractive golden color, take a small handful of fine salt and sprinkle it evenly, and then stir-fry it a little, this delicious meal of insect eggs can be cooked.
"What is delicious to make from Dalang? I followed the scent and came. Before anyone saw it, the housekeeper's uncle's voice came first.
"The ant eggs just dug up today, the housekeeper uncle might as well call the two uncles of the blacksmith and the hunter and come over to taste the taste together." Hearing the hearty voice of the housekeeper's uncle, Shi Lei's mood also became happy. Now I can finally have something to get my hands on, and I can also satisfy my desire to show off.
After hearing Shi Lei's words, the anxious housekeeper uncle simply didn't even take a look, and turned around to find the other two old brothers. This is also in Shi Lei's house, if it were other Chang'an's noble family, the housekeeper would not have done this. Whoever must not accompany him in front of the master first, then turn his head and call someone. However, Shi Lei, who came from later generations, only appreciates such a relationship. Family, it's not beautiful to see the outside like that.
After a while, the three uncles came over together. The blacksmith uncle, who had a slightly disabled leg, walked in front with a small jar in one hand.
Although he injured his leg on the battlefield, Uncle Blacksmith was the tallest of the three old buddies, and according to the standards of later generations, it was definitely more than one meter nine. Although it looks thin, it is actually full of steel-cast and iron-like muscles. On the battlefield, waving the Mo knife as if it were nothing, and manipulating the hammer, it was naturally a light weight.
The chubby housekeeper uncle always has a gentle smile on his face. Only Shi Lei knows that the strength of this uncle's hands is even more than that of the blacksmith uncle who often plays with hammers, because he is still Shi Lei's boxing master. The hardness of the two fists will not be much worse than the hammer, and Shi Lei, who is often hammered in the martial arts training field, is crying for his father and mother.
The last one to come in was the stocky hunter uncle. If you follow the custom of the grassland, Uncle Hunter is a rare condor shooter in the world! There is no shortage of eyesight and archery, and hunting skills are unmatched. He is a master who is not afraid of starving himself even if he enters the forest empty-handed. However, the habit of the battlefield is always to distance himself from people.
"I heard that you made a delicious stone, this is rare, let's just drink some wine today, and everyone will be happy together. This is a rare Jiannan burning spring, and it has been stored for many days. Uncle Blacksmith raised the jar in his hand and gestured, and sat down honestly and unceremoniously.
"I'm still keeping filial piety, so I won't drink with you. But these fried ant eggs are a rare goodie, so you must eat more of them. In addition, the cooked black ants are also a good thing. As for the other dishes, they were all served by several aunts. I'm in a hurry this time, I'll prepare more good stuff next time. Shi Lei said with a grin.
"Oh? Feelings: You tossed in the ant nest for so long before, just for this scratching on the mouth? Uncle Housekeeper said with some dissatisfaction.
For Shi Lei's teaching, several uncles are still very concerned. Although they are still in a state where they are all fed alone and the whole family is not hungry, they must hope that everyone can prosper as a family. If the head of the family falls, it will be a misfortune for hundreds of households.
"Eating is indeed one thing, there is a more important reason, I forgot to read in which ancient book, saying that this black ant can strengthen muscles and bones, can also warm the yang and nourish the kidneys, and even has a good prevention and treatment effect on rheumatism. It is good for both adults and children to eat it.
I don't want to, the humidity in this place is too heavy, and Uncle Blacksmith's cold legs are always uncomfortable, and this ant may be able to work. ”
Shi Lei threw out the reason that he had thought of a long time ago, and he had the impression that there were indeed some southern villages in the future, relying on black ants as health care products, to solve many problems in this regard, so it can't be said that it is to deal with it, and Shi Lei really hopes that everyone can benefit from it.
"Oh? Is there such a benefit? Can you only fry it and eat it? Uncle Blacksmith asked a little eagerly, this old man's cold leg problem, but he has been tormented for a long time, especially when it is rare to see sunny days here, it is almost fatal.
"It should work, the book said that the medicinal value of ants was first discovered, because a certain village in the south relied on black ants to solve a lot of problems such as old cold legs and various joint pain.
It can be eaten raw or cooked or soaked in shochu. It may be better to soak it in shochu, which is the most popular method recorded in the book.
In addition, I have studied this kind of gold-eating ants, they are not small, and their bodies are very solid, it takes a lot of effort to pinch one to death, so the effect of strengthening muscles and bones should not be bad. ”
Shi Lei did try, this thing is at least used to supplement calcium, and supplement various minerals, it is a good choice. It already looks like an iron egg, and it must be extremely rich in minerals.
After listening to Shi Lei's words, the housekeeper's uncle's expression was obviously relaxed. Shi Lei is not only not a plaything, but he is also thinking about everyone's body, which is more gratifying. A family head who is filial and considerate of everyone will surely be able to lead everyone on the path to happiness.
This man is in a good mood, and his food is exceptionally delicious. After the ant eggs were fried, they were all like small oily eggs. As soon as you eat it, there will be a large strong aroma, and the whole explosion will make your entire mouth full of this rich aroma, which is definitely a wonderful enjoyment.
The cooked ants, although inferior, are not inferior in taste, but they are not inferior to the taste of fried peanuts. As Bei Ye on the tip of the tongue often says, the chicken flavor is crunchy, and it is also excellent as an appetizer.
sent away the three uncles who were slightly drunk, Shi Lei's transformation, and this can rest assured that the next step can be carried out.
took out the queen ant, Shi Lei was a little nervous and started his first transformation.
"System, what should I do?" Shi Lei asked.
"The master sticks his hand to the body of the transformation object, and after the system verifies that it has the transformation authority, it can be transformed according to the transformation direction required by the owner, of course, the energy of the transformation is enough."
"Then I want to modify this queen ant to make the formic acid of all the ants it produces stronger, is that okay?" Shi Lei found that the main means of digging and digesting ores for these ants are on formic acid, so it is natural to strengthen this ability. In this way, these future miners can work more efficiently.
"Although the volume of this queen ant is more than one cubic centimeter, the transformation energy accumulated a few days ago is enough to complete this transformation. Once the transformation is complete, the owner will have the absolute loyalty of the transformed object.
In addition, since the object of the master's transformation is the queen ant, the owner will have the same authority as the queen ant. Through the system, all ants under the queen's rule can be commanded.
Moreover, the owner can gain the respect of all ants of the same type, and will not be attacked by any ants of the same type unless the other party is at war with the owner's ants. ”
Although the voice of the system is still cold, it can't resist Shi Lei's fiery heart at this moment, and the system has really given a lot of surprises. Now Shi Lei is more convenient for his subordinates to command, and it is even easier to catch more similar transformation objects.
Under Shi Lei's gaze, the transformation was quickly completed. There was nothing unusual about the whole renovation process, and it was extremely quiet. change
After the queen ant is created, there is no obvious change in appearance, it seems that it takes a process, and you have to wait for the new ants to appear, and continue to observe to know what the effect of the transformation is.
The queen ant was placed in its original nest, and all the ants began their work in an orderly manner like a machine with a chain on it.
After observing the situation of the ant nest, Shi Lei began to consider equipping the ant nest with a suitable defense force, which of course also fell on the insects.