People are collapsing iron, they say I am a greedy messenger

At this moment, her cell phone rang again. She clicked it and saw...it was a text message from Xing.

I'm starving (Xing): "Yue Yan, are you awake?"

I'm starving (star): "Can you cook quickly? I'm so hungry, crying.jpg"

Chapter 73: Yue Yan's Family Dinner Tonight

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Although due to Yue Yan's own reasons, the Iron Guard had to consume a large amount of Earth Marrow Crystals in order to activate the Builder Cannon, Jeppard was actually in a very good mood, better than ever before.

One reason was that the disaster had passed and the last hurdle before Beloberg had been overcome. The other reason was that he had just gone out of the city wall and killed a few creatures from the rift world for experiments. He found that the speed at which the corpses dissipated had indeed decreased a lot, and the energy no longer flowed back.

The research team's report also shows that the rift's constant expansion over the past 700 years has completely stopped with the end of the star core, and there are even faint signs of decline. At least the 17 rift points detected in the Iron Guard restricted area are the same.

This is a good thing. As long as the rift disappears, they can take back the abandoned mining area and then dig out more ores.

The star core was taken away by Yue Yan, and she didn't kill anyone, so Jeppard didn't make things difficult for her. Instead, he wanted to solemnly receive the train crew again with hero treatment and invite them to return to the ruling district for dinner.

This idea was politely declined by the crew - the local people's common recipes were quite different from the popular sense of gourmet food due to years of scarcity of supplies and the influence of cabbage, tomato sauce and buckwheat. The snacks were okay, but the appetizers and main courses were really terrible.

In the Lower District, Yue Yan had seen the mushroom and buckwheat dumplings that the locals ate...

If they had a choice, they would still prefer to eat the dishes cooked by Yue Yan. Although the ingredients were not normal, the taste was indeed good, and it always brought new surprises.

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Eternal Winter Ridge, where the Creation Engine stops.

The gigantic robot that had once received the gaze of the Supreme Being was still making moves to capture the giant beast. Its golden arm gleamed brightly in the sunlight, as did the giant hammer made of rocks and minerals.

The fire reflected by the amber and the various colored mineral crystals is so beautiful that it almost looks like a work of art rather than a usable tool or weapon.

Although Xing, who was holding the flaming spear, had lost most of her protective power, she could still control this large robot. However, she did not drive it directly back to the restricted area, mainly because she was afraid of disturbing the fragile nerves of the Iron Guards again. After all, the City Builder's cannon had not been completely extinguished.

If some idiot accidentally shoots her twice because of his shaking hands, it will be the end of her.

Under the giant hammer, Yue Yan was using her portable kitchen to prepare today's dinner for the crew members. She skillfully cut the Leaf Weaver meat into large slices, and marinated it with large pieces of boneless chicken thighs with skin, adding the prepared spices... The latter was obtained from the back kitchen of the Iron Guard restricted area.

By the way, the local chicken is of good quality, which shows that the people responsible for raising it are treating my brother well.

Danheng, Sanyue and Xing were responsible for preparing the dough, washing and cutting the vegetables respectively. Apart from them, there was no one else.

Yes, there were only crew members. Bronya was taking care of Cocolia, and Xier was accompanying him to take care of her. Jeppard could not leave the restricted area at the moment, and Shiluwa was also busy repairing those huge cannons that were seven hundred years old, so this dinner could only be enjoyed by the train crew alone.

However, they are not the only four people.

"Uncle Yang, Ji Zi, are you here?"

Another train-shaped spaceship of the same model landed from the sky. Sanyueqi happily stepped forward to greet everyone and gave Ji Zi a big hug. Uncle Yang then took down a barbecue grill from the spaceship and placed it next to Yue Yan with ease, without any sign of fatigue from an old man.

"Uncle Yang, you are still strong despite your old age."

Facing the teasing of the younger generation, Walter could only shake his head helplessly, and then looked at Yue Yan: "How do you feel now? Is there anything else unusual?"

"Thank you, Uncle Yang, for your concern. Now... I'm feeling fine. It's just that I don't remember much about what happened before..."

The girl did not stop working. She took out a large iron skewer from the barbecue grill and put the marinated chicken thighs with skin and large pieces of Leaf Weaver breast meat on it layer by layer. At the same time, she sprinkled some crystal clear colored particles of different sizes in the middle of each piece of meat.

Looks like some crystal jewellery...

Seeing this, Walter couldn't help but feel a little confused:

"these are……"

"They fell from the hammer. There are rubies, sapphires, tourmalines, aquamarines, and so on... There are a lot of them scattered around."

Yue Yan replied naturally:

"I picked up some edible ones that looked good, washed them, chopped them up, and added them to the barbecue... I've tasted them beforehand, and they don't have much flavor, so it shouldn't be a dissonance."

In fact, she didn't think there would be anything edible here at first. She just wanted to come and see what kind of damage she had caused. She picked up these ingredients and started eating on the spot.

Old Yang was in doubt...

Ruby and sapphire... can this thing be added to barbecue?

It can only be said that the ingredients of Yue Yan's homemade recipes have always been outrageous. Walter is not used to this kind of thing, but he knows that the envoys, especially the envoys like Yue Yan, often cannot be judged by common sense. Therefore, he was not too surprised, but after some doubts, he asked if he could help.

The answer I got was: "There's no need for help with the cooking. I can do it by myself. Uncle Yang, you can prepare the tables, chairs, benches, and drinks. When the barbecue is ready, we can start eating."

Let’s turn the focus back to Yue Yan - what she is processing now is actually an exotic delicacy that was particularly famous in China in her previous life - Turkish kebab.

By rotating and baking the huge meat mountain stacked on the iron skewers, and slowly scraping off the roasted outer layer, a delicious barbecue that is both ornamental and practical is obtained. The main ingredient of the original version is chicken thigh meat with skin, but she replaced it with half of the breast meat of the Illusionary Leaf Weaver to provide a richer taste.

In addition to the additional broken gems that were tainted with the power of preservation, some powdered destruction crystals were added to the marinade - this was also one of the first few ingredients she collected, but because the taste was too spicy, she never had the chance to use it.

It’s just right for barbecue.

The skewers piled with large pieces of meat were stuffed into the oven. As the automatic rotation of the oven was started, the temperature inside began to rise, and the intoxicating aroma of spices and oil began to gradually seep into the air from the cracks.

Xing just stood there watching, staring at the barbecue, occasionally swallowing his saliva, and almost sticking his head in to see when it was ready. It seemed that he was really hungry.

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Chapter 74 Turkish Gem Kebab

Yue Yan was busy baking flatbreads in another oven - Turkish kebab can't just be grilled meat, it has to be eaten with some baked flatbreads, otherwise it would be too greasy.

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After the not-so-big mountain of meat was roasted in the oven over medium heat for 20 minutes, the outer layer was finally cooked and was now emitting an attractive sheen of oil.

Cut off the slightly charred meat, sprinkle some cumin, add some onions or cabbage, mix it, and place it in freshly baked flatbread. A perfect Turkish kebab is ready!

After cutting off the outermost circle of meat, turn the oven to low heat and roast slowly. If you continue to use medium heat, the meat will be dried out and will taste very tough.

Two different kinds of meat are sizzling in hot oil, and the aroma of cumin and marinade rushes into people's noses. Even if you don't consider the fragrance and taste, just from the appearance, this is also a very ornamental dish.

Thanks to the gem particles added by Yue Yan when grilling the meat, all kinds of top-grade organic or inorganic gems sparkle beautifully in the meat slices, reflecting the warm yellow flames released by the oven, making it even difficult for people to eat them. They always feel that they can pick them out and make a few rings, necklaces or something like that.

But in fact, these things can no longer bear the weight of gems and be carved or made into ornaments, because the moment they were put into the pot by Yue Yan, their physical properties were completely changed. They can no longer withstand any modification and will break at the slightest touch.

But I have to say, it tastes really delicious.

Turkish Gem Kebab.

Introduction: Although the original dish has the word "Turkish" in its name, it is actually a local snack invented by Kadir Nurman and Mehmet Agin in Berlin, Germany. The innovation of this revised version compared to the original is mainly the addition of gems blessed by the guardian and half of the breast of the Imaginary Leaf Weaver, which enriches the flavor and texture while greatly optimizing the ornamental value of this dish, allowing you to enjoy both visual and taste at all times.

Edible bonus: Add 1 to the affinity of the guardian angel (only valid for the first use)

As the hero of the day, Xing, who had been hungry all day, naturally got the first barbecue burrito. As soon as she got it, she took a bite without even blowing on it. She gasped repeatedly because of the heat, but still did not forget to chew.

"Hiss, hiss."

Freshly grilled meat paired with a wrap, a combination of carbohydrates, fat and protein, is the ultimate pursuit imprinted in biological genes. The outer layer of the wrap is baked slightly crispy, while the side wrapped around the meat is soft and tasty soaked in fat.

The chicken skin, which is roasted to a crisp, makes a crunchy sound the moment you take a bite. The two different meats are roasted for just the right amount of time, and are extremely tender. You can feel the juice overflowing when you sip it with your tongue.

The spicy flavor of the marinade flows into every corner of the mouth along with the juice, making people salivate unconsciously. The spiciness makes you cry, and you can hardly resist the urge to take another bite, even though that will make the spiciness even worse.

Those gems that contain the power of preservation are the finishing touch. Not only do they look pleasing to the eye, but they are also delightful to chew. The gems of different hardness taste like crispy bones and tripe, enriching the taste of the barbecue without overpowering the flavor.

At the makeshift dining table, everyone praised the barbecue, and Yue Yan also cooked some porridge and mixed a few cold dishes. She smiled and watched everyone eat and chat.

But she herself didn't eat much - she didn't care much about the edible benefits of this dish or the points it could bring her. There was a certain anxiety that lingered in her mind while she was cooking.

Although she hardly let this emotion show on the surface, Walter, who had seen countless people, still noticed her abnormality. And because there was only the train crew and no other outsiders here, he asked directly.

"Yue Yan, why aren't you eating? Is there something on your mind?"

"Uh, Uncle Yang..."

Lao Yang took off his glasses, wiped the mist from the lenses due to the heat, and then asked:

"Is it because of the problems we encountered today?"

Should I say that he is worthy of being called Yang Wujiu, he is really good at judging people.

Having her worries pointed out, Yue Yan simply stopped hiding them:

"um, yes."

The others all looked at her, and even Xing keenly noticed that the atmosphere seemed a little off, and slowly stopped eating.

After hesitating for a moment, she took a few deep breaths and looked at Ji Zi:

"Jizi... I'm wondering if I should quit the Star Train...?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the room was shocked. Xing immediately slammed the table and stood up anxiously: "Yue Yan, how could you leave the train? This, this is not allowed, this is not allowed!"

Sanyue's reaction was similar, but calmer and without any excessive movements...even Danheng's brows were furrowed.

However, the two elders did not seem surprised, and Jizi still had that gentle smile on her face:

"Xing, calm down first...let Yue Yan finish what she's saying, okay?"

"Can……"

Xing glanced at Ji Zi, then at the girl next to him, and finally sat back down somewhat dejectedly, putting the burrito back on the plate. It seemed that he had no appetite and didn't want to eat anymore.

Seeing this, Yue Yan continued in a low voice:

"Because... I seem to have caused a lot of trouble for everyone. Last time at the space station, I bit off half of the platform, and this time it almost caused a disaster. If Xing hadn't distracted me at the critical moment, I might have...

I wonder if I encounter something like a star core again during my future journeys, will it cause us this kind of trouble again..."

"So what you're saying is that you feel guilty about what happened today and last time."

Ji Zi smiled and interrupted her: "You are afraid that you will really cause a disaster in the future and put our lives or others in danger, so you want to quit the train team now, right?"

The girl nodded:

"Ah."

"If you ask me, this is just the self-destructive and unwarranted anxiety of young people."

However, Ji Zi shook her head and patiently advised:

"You don't need to worry about that. Whether in history or now, the passengers that trains accommodate are all kinds of people. Some just want to ride along, while others have ulterior motives.

Whether they are interstellar wanderers who have lost their homeland, masked fools who are temporarily boarding, or even dangerous corporate fugitives, wanted criminals by the Immortal Boat Alliance, as long as they are willing to travel with us, the train will welcome them all."

Yue Yan became anxious after hearing this: "But I am..."

"But you think that as a Commander who could potentially lose control, you are far more dangerous than them, right?"

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Chapter 75: Pioneering Creed

This time, without waiting for Yue Yan to answer, Ji Zi continued:

"Actually, you don't need to worry about this. Not to mention that every time you lose control, it easily solves some troubles for us. Even if you really come into contact with a star core in the future and return to that state due to the abundant energy, we are confident that we can handle it."

"what?"

Yue Yan was a little confused: "How to deal with this?"

With all due respect, she couldn't think of any way to stop herself from going berserk... Was Old Yang going to use a black hole to crush her to death before she could even reach her full form? That would certainly be a good solution, once and for all.

"I'll tear the engine off this train myself and throw it in your mouth."

Jizi took out a cup of coffee from somewhere, sipped it and said with a smile:

"This should be enough to help you completely liberate your power. Then you won't have to worry about losing control. When you need to go to a certain world, you can simply transform into the original form of the ancient beast and use its power to pull us over.

After all, the engine is just a power source. Even if it is an external object that crosses the Milky Way, the train can still lay the silver track."

"..."

There is no doubt that this was a joke, but Ji Zi seemed determined to keep Yue Yan, and Walter and the others also thought so.

"Well, dismantling the engine is just a joke. But the train will never abandon any of its companions. The path of pioneering is inherently accompanied by danger and the unknown. The journey of the nameless traveler has always been a dance with death. This is our creed and also our principle."

Walter said in a deep voice: "Those who fear death and the future cannot embark on this path of destiny."

Walter and Ji Zi talked a lot - in fact, this was not the first time something like this had happened. Not long after getting on the train, Dan Heng had expressed his desire to leave. It was not because he was not sociable, but because he really regarded the train as his home.

But as a wanted criminal of the Immortal Boat, he would very likely bring danger to the train. Although the Alliance was not an unreasonable existence, he would still feel vaguely uneasy at that time...