Fatal Strike: Paladins Mercenary Road

Chapter 834 Delicious
Mountain Eagle could sense the pressure the wolf plague was putting on the village, but to be honest, he couldn't bring himself to take the initiative to eliminate the wolf pack.

After all, chasing a pack of wolves in such deep snow is impossible on human legs alone. Even with a snowmobile, if it breaks down in the woods, the person is basically just asking for trouble.

The person under the most pressure right now is Razer, because this old guy feels that as a legendary Inuit hunter, he has a certain responsibility to the indigenous people around him.

With the old wine from the Brown Bear Camp as a backup, and with things having already reached this point, Mountain Eagle naturally wouldn't mind opening up another base for Xiao Wan here.

To be honest, the disaster allowed Mountain Eagles to accomplish a lot with a small budget, completely implementing their industries in Alaska in one go.

After all, the previous battles were so big that it's impossible for the Alaskan government not to have any thoughts. This time, it's like sending charcoal in snowy weather, digesting all the negative impacts of the past all at once, and making it easier for Xiaowan to expand her business in the future.

However, these things cannot be rushed, and the weather does not allow for hasty actions, otherwise non-combat casualties are very likely to occur.

After giving Yulia her instructions, Mountain Eagle quickly found enjoyment in the logistical work...

The wolf meat, after being cut off, was soaked in ice water for an hour to remove the blood. In the kitchen, Mountain Eagle chopped the wolf meat into large chunks, then added scallions, ginger, and cooking wine to a pot to blanch the wolf meat and remove the fishy smell a second time. After draining the water, he found a large wok...

Heat oil in a wok, add scallions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise, stir-fry until fragrant, then add large chunks of wolf meat to the wok and stir-fry to remove any gamey smell.

Once the moisture in the wolf meat has evaporated and the fat has started to seep out, add Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) to remove the gamey smell again. Continue stir-frying while adding oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt, and chicken bouillon...

Once the sauce has thickened and the wolf meat has taken on a good color, pour a large pot of wolf meat into a pressure cooker, add water to cover the meat, and then add another spice packet...

To remove as much of the fishy smell as possible, the mountain eagle thoughtfully chopped a few pieces of white radish and put them into the pot, then put the pot on the stove to start stewing.

Whether the final product will taste good or not, Shanying has absolutely no idea.

Because he had never cooked wolf meat before, and the meat from wild carnivores is generally not very tasty.

Regardless of the outcome, his cooking process was absolutely meticulous. Theoretically, with so many seasonings, even stewed shoe insoles wouldn't taste too bad.

While the pressure cooker was working, Mountain Eagle first cooked a large pot of rice, then rummaged through the vegetable bag and found a packet of domestic seaweed. He pulled out a few pieces and soaked them in warm water in a large basin. At the same time, he boiled a pot of water...

Once the water boils, add the soaked seaweed, a few drops of sesame oil, then beat five eggs and pour the mixture into the pot. Finally, add salt and chicken bouillon, and a big pot of seaweed and egg drop soup is ready.

While waiting for the wolf meat, Mountain Eagle washed a few more white radishes and cut them into large chunks.

Then cut the cilantro and thumb-thick green chilies into sections, and the dripping bell peppers into chunks...

While the mountain eagles were busy, the people inside the cabin weren't idle either...

As the wolf pack retreated deeper into the eastern woods, besides the technical specialist 'Hummingbird' needing to keep an eye on the surveillance, the griffins and cardinals, now freed up, were also pulled into the 'wolf dismantling assembly line'...

Now they not only have to deal with the dozen or so gray wolves they just killed, but also the frozen gray wolves that Mountain Eagle and his men brought back from the mountain.

When people stay in a smelly place for a long time, the smell becomes less unbearable.

After learning about the severity of the situation and the potential hardships the villagers might face, Xiao Wan abandoned her slight obsession with cleanliness, put on a mask, and joined the assembly line to try skinning the gray wolves.

If someone were to come to the cabin at this point, and the lighting were even dimmer, it would be a typical location for a horror movie shoot.

Several huge gray wolves were hanging from the ceiling, and several women wearing aprons were busy working on the bloody and fleshy scraps on the ground with various knives. Anyone who saw this scene would feel creeped out!
What's even more incongruous is that, once she got into the zone, Yulia didn't go to her room on the second floor to work. Instead, she tied her blonde hair into a ponytail, put on a pair of black-rimmed glasses, and sat in front of the fireplace, using her phone and computer to make frequent external communications.

Her appearance stood in stark contrast to the 'wolf dismantling assembly line' not far away...

After waiting for about 40 minutes, when the pressure cooker started hissing, he transferred the nearly cooked wolf meat to another large pot. After tasting the broth, he stylishly sprinkled some white sugar into it to enhance the flavor...

Next, add the radish chunks, cilantro roots, and chopped green chilies, cover the pot, and continue to simmer...

Once he felt it was about time, Mountain Eagle summoned Angel and Yue Yi to his side...

Seeing his son's dirty appearance, Mountain Eagle gave him a thumbs-up in admiration. Then, looking at the quiet Angel, he smiled and said, "We'll be able to eat in half an hour. In this time, Angel, use the radio to count the number of villagers..."

We have plenty of food here. You are responsible for preparing a food gift pack for each person according to the number of people. Then, Yue Yi will be in charge of directing Shuke and Beta to deliver the food to them.

Remember, no one can be left behind. Can you do that?

Yue Yi, who has been engaged in high-intensity activities all day, is still full of energy...

Looking at the dozen or so gray wolves that had already been processed, he wrinkled his nose and said, "Mom doesn't like the smell of fresh wolf meat. I just saw her secretly go and throw up. Why don't we send them to the villagers?"

A son's concern for his elderly mother is always right!
Mountain Eagle couldn't help but give a thumbs up and nod, saying, "You've thought this through very well. Let's do it this way. Divide each wolf into four parts, tie sleds to Shuke and Beta, and deliver them to the villagers one by one before they eat."

Angel saw Yue turn and run towards the door to summon Shuke and Beta. Standing in front of Mountain Eagle, she asked, "Sir, what should we put in the food package?" Mountain Eagle couldn't resist ruffling Angel's head, the most worry-free girl, and said with a smile, "Rice, oil, and vegetables are definitely not enough. The rest is up to you..."

Following Yulia's example, Angel quickly took out her phone and wrote down the mountain eagle's request, then turned and ran to the cellar...

A few minutes later, Angel returned to Mountain Eagle's side. Looking at the records on her phone, she said seriously, "Sir, besides Razer's family, there are 15 Inuit families in the village, making a total of 63 people..."

If we provide each of them with 5 kilograms of rice and 1 kilogram of oil, our own reserves may only last us for about half a month.

Our beef and mutton were stolen in large quantities by wolves before, and what you brought is not enough to make up for the previous losses.”

Mountain Eagle hadn't seriously considered his own reserves before. After hearing Angel's statistics, he hesitated for a moment and said, "Then let's give each villager 5 kilograms of rice and 1 kilogram of oil. I'll figure out how to replenish our supplies..."

I can't take care of everyone, but supplying ourselves is no problem.

As he spoke, Mountain Eagle looked out the window at the large lake to the southwest of the village and said with a smile, "If all else fails, we'll dig holes in the lake to catch fish. In any case, no one will go hungry!"

Angel looked at the mountain eagle with her big eyes, nodded vigorously and said, "I understand, we won't let anyone go hungry!"
Sir, you're a good man!

Mountain Eagle bent down and gave Angel a tight hug, saying with a smile, "If you called me Dad like Luna does, I might be even happier!"
Angel, you are the most wonderful little girl I've ever met. Being a good person in your eyes isn't enough for me; becoming your father is my greatest honor!

Angel, who had always appeared unassuming and easygoing, paused for a moment. Her bright eyes filled with tears, and she grinned, revealing her white teeth. She nodded vigorously and said, "Daddy..."

As she spoke, Angel looked at Xiao Wan, who was busy at work, and said, "Mom..."

The mountain eagle smiled and nodded, saying, "That's right!"

As he spoke, Mountain Eagle grabbed Angel's shoulder and turned her around, saying with a smile, "Keep an eye on Fies for me, don't let him ruin things!"
I need to go check on my wolf meat. I have a feeling it won't taste too bad..."

Angel turned to look at the mountain eagle, sniffed, and chuckled, "Dad, the wolf meat still smells a bit bad. I actually prefer your beef and potato stew..."

After saying that, Angel ran to Yue Yi and helped him put small sleds on Shuke and Beta. Then she called Zack and Luna over, and then pulled the lazy girl Marta to help build a human relay tunnel up from the cellar...

Seeing the children's high spirits, Mountain Eagle happily returned to the stove. Recalling what Angel had said earlier, he couldn't resist picking up a fork, inserting a piece of wolf meat saturated with broth, and putting it in his mouth...

The stewed wolf meat, tender and melts in your mouth with every chew, then the rich broth bursts forth...

The eagle smacked its lips and ate a piece of wolf meat, then nodded in surprise...

Surprisingly, the taste was quite good. Although there was still a slight gamey smell that hadn't been completely removed, the coarse wolf meat, after being processed by the mountain eagle, actually had a texture similar to beef and mutton.

This is all thanks to the spices. In addition, when soaking the wolf meat, the mountain eagle also added some baking soda, which neutralized the acidity of the wolf meat and broke down some of the gamey substances, thus completely improving the taste of the wolf meat.

With all sorts of methods employed, the mountain eagle actually managed to prepare a rather successful stew of wolf meat!
After taking a bite, the mountain eagle happily leaned over to the pot and inhaled the pungent aroma. Then, it tossed the chopped bell peppers into the pot, adding another layer of flavor to the stewed wolf meat.

While the pot was covered and simmering, Mountain Eagle began loudly calling out to the others...

"Go wash your hands, everyone. We'll start eating in 15 minutes..."

As he spoke, Mountain Eagle glanced at the gray wolf carcass waiting to be processed and said with a smile, "I didn't expect wolf meat to taste so good. Tomorrow we must try to hunt a few more; if we're going to eat, we should eat fresh..."

Yulia then moved closer to the mountain eagle, curiously opened the pot lid to smell it, and then couldn't resist sticking out a piece of radish and taking a bite...

Even though she was scalded and sticking out her tongue, she couldn't bear to spit out the radish that had soaked up all the broth...

After struggling to eat the radish, Yulia looked at the mountain eagle and said, "Boss, it tastes amazing!"

As she prepared the tableware, she said, "Boss, the state government has responded..."

Fairbanks was under immense pressure. They agreed to lend a Black Hawk helicopter and a crew of pilots, on the sole condition that we assist the Indigenous people in hunting wolves and replenish supplies to Indigenous villages near Koyukuk.

Upon hearing this, the mountain eagle said with some dissatisfaction, "That's all?"

"I paid for it and sent people, isn't it too cheap for them to only provide one Black Hawk helicopter?"

Yulia spread her hands and said, "Boss, more things need to wait until more government officials come to work tomorrow before they can be implemented..."

The mountain eagle exclaimed in amazement, "Americans are unwilling to work overtime when faced with disasters?"

(End of this chapter)