Chapter 002: The Unrelenting Spirits

Ren Chu was skeptical, yet he held a very good impression of Aunt Zhang. In the past, when the perverse Yun Zong hosted gatherings at her luxurious residence, it was always Aunt Zhang who had Ren Chu assist in the kitchen, and she would often secretly give him some of Yun Zong's privately stored fine wine to take away.

Yun Zong kicked the door with all his might and shouted: "Chef, I am your boss, do you understand? I command you to open the door"

Mr. Yun was at a loss for words, while Jialan and Aunt Zhang simultaneously averted their gazes. Mr. Yun displayed an innocent expression and said, "I don't understand what you're saying, please open the door first"

Indeed, the allure of money is considerable. Ren Chu sighed, thinking that if the perverse individual were to throw money around, perhaps he could also break free. However, the perverse individual is being stingy, with an annual salary of 120,000, a figure that makes Ren Chu feel it is quite useless.

Uncertain, Ren Chu raised the crude spear he had fashioned himself, cautiously opened the heavy door, and prodded with the spear, which was over one meter long. The mountain raccoon remained motionless.

The second crossbow bolt pierced through the mountain raccoon's head, and after rolling for more than half an hour, it finally lay still. Ren Chu felt a surge of warmth flowing out from his head, and he was so frightened that his weak limbs instantly regained their strength

Truly dead, Ren Churu let out a sigh of relief. The meat of the mountain civet cannot be eaten; like fox meat, it has a very strong odor

Ren Chu said: "Mountain raccoon."

Staring at the corpse of the mountain raccoon, Ren Chu felt a bit dizzy; he shook his head, attributing it to a lack of sleep. The meat of the mountain raccoon must be boiled before being stir-fried, and the steps are quite simple

The knowledge in books is misleading; the meat of the civet cat smells so fragrant. The claim that civet cat meat is inedible must be a fabricated falsehood to protect the civet cat. Otherwise, civet cats would have long been consumed to the point of becoming an endangered species by the people of this country.

Struggling to pedal forward for ten minutes on the steep and narrow mountain road, the three individuals each carried a bicycle, making their way upward with great difficulty

Yun Zong pushed his sunglasses up with his finger and said, "I like the food he makes; don't you like it as well? You eat even more than I do every time."

Being stingy indeed has its drawbacks, such a large mountain leopard, if completely skinned, is no less valuable than a tiger skin. If a wound is inflicted, it would be a regrettable loss

Ren Chu took out the boning knife, lacking a specialized skinning knife, which requires rounded corners and is not often used in daily life. The price of such top-notch kitchen knives is too high, so Ren Chu only purchased the boning knife, the multifunctional knife, and the cleaver.

Ren Chu swallowed hard as he waved the spatula, the aroma wafting through the air, the meat glistening in a reddish hue, making one's mouth water just by the smell, and it was certain to taste exquisite when eaten

Ren Chu picked up the thick door bolt, and Yun Zong was the first to rush in, eagerly hurrying to the stove. He lifted the pot lid and said: "Good meat, Chef Ren, you are enjoying yourself here."

Yun Zong and Aunt Zhang are doing well. Jia Lan not only has to carry a bicycle but also has to bear a heavy backpack. Judging by her heavy footsteps, this backpack weighs at least over 100 jin.

When Yun Zong's bicycle came to a stop, Jialan said: "When I said nothing."

Puff!

When Yun and I woke up, we found that the city had already fallen into a state of chaotic madness. We managed to escape the city with great difficulty, and Yun was the first to think of coming to find you

Ren Chu, filled with grief and indignation, pointed at Yun Zong, his spirit restless. He had now chased him into the mountains, and even by using his toes to think, he could guess what tricks Yun Zong had played on him.

Such a good girl like Jialan has been wasted; she is proficient in several languages and has an excellent figure. Why would she be attracted to that perverse guy and his graphic novels? Is money really that alluring?

Yun Zong stated: "It is possible to ride up; the strategic significance of these three bicycles in the future is immense. In the era of automobile scrapping, this is the steed that does not consume fodder, and we must strive to endure."

Jialan said confidently: "He goes into the mountains several times a year. I installed a Trojan on his phone, so I can track exactly where he is. Yun, how could you like such a useless person?"

The meat of the mountain raccoon is also edible, which allowed Ren Chu to forget the worries before him. Only those who love to eat can truly appreciate life. With an abundance of seasonings, living in seclusion in the mountains, Ren Chu never considered depriving himself.

Jialan asked, "Aunt Zhang, can you still hold on?"

Jialan stared at the enormous carcass of the mountain raccoon placed in the room, then glanced at the mountain raccoon skin hanging on the wall. She took a deep breath and said, "Mountain raccoon?"

Ren Chu hummed a little tune as he cut off a piece of leg meat, which indeed had a rather strong odor. It was estimated that the cooking process could eliminate some of the smell, and after being stir-fried over high heat, the flavors of the seasonings would be able to suppress the unpleasant odor.

Yun Zong used his long fingers to pick up a piece of scalding meat from the pot, hissing as he inhaled cold air, then placed it in his mouth to chew, nodding vigorously as he ate. He praised the chef's skills, asserting that they were not to be taken lightly; his ancestors must have been imperial chefs, as it was evident that the culinary skills had been passed down through generations.

Ren Chufa smoked fiercely; the dead pervert was actually quite handsome. His personal bodyguard was dashing, and the two of them often shut the door and hid in the luxurious president's office. God knows what they were up to

Aunt Zhang said breathlessly: "It can't be helped, it is too terrifying in the city. It is much more reassuring to go into the mountains. People are even more inhumane than beasts. The farther we hide, the better."

Yun Zong leaned his head into the hole made by the mountain raccoon and shouted at Ren Chu: "Chef Ren, open the door"

During the process of cooking meat, Ren Chu held a cigarette, vigilantly watching the trees outside that had grown several times larger in a strange manner. The trees had grown, and the mountain raccoons had also become so formidable, as the system of devouring the heavens and earth entered his mind. What exactly happened that night

Aunt Zhang's face appeared in front of the hole, and Ren Chu lowered the crossbow he had raised. Aunt Zhang was sweating profusely, and she anxiously said: "Xiao Chu, don't be angry, something serious has happened. Quickly open the door; the situation has reached a critical point."

Yun's gaze, filled with longing, finally lifted as he looked at the enormous skin of the mountain raccoon and said, "The mountain raccoon has also mutated. Thank heavens we didn't encounter it."

Life was just beginning for Ren Chu, who was unwilling to die. Now, Ren Chu harbored a deep hatred for that perverse individual; if it weren't for his lewd behavior, how would Ren Chu have thought of retreating into the mountains to escape reality

The arrow to the head was remarkably precise, penetrating the mountain cat's skull from near the ear, while the arrow to the abdomen merely grazed the fur, which is somewhat regrettable

Jialan said: "More than half an hour, huh? It seems like there is a chef's car ahead."

Ren Chu walked over angrily and pinched the edge of President Yun's buttocks, questioning: "How does it feel to have a man pinch your butt? Is it disgusting?"

Ren Chu nailed the skin of the mountain cat to the wall with wooden nails, and it needs to be air-dried before proceeding to the next step. Now, the issue of consuming the meat can be considered

The company where Ren Chu works deals in high-tech products, including small devices such as miniature trackers and listening devices. With such precise tracking of Ren Chu's location, what more is there to say? Having been bullied to this extent, how else do they intend to bully him?

As Ren Chugang thought of this, the system of the He-Tu-Shu that devours the heavens and the earth became clear in his mind once again. The interface for ingredients opened, and a line of text flashed:

The mutated mountain raccoon meat is boiled in hot water until tender, then heated in a pan with oil. Add the mountain raccoon meat and stir-fry until fully cooked. Incorporate rock sugar, cooking wine, soy sauce, sections of green onion, and chunks of ginger. Add water until it is level with the meat

Completely absorbed, Ren Chu did not hear the approaching footsteps. When the sound of the door being smashed echoed, Ren Chu decisively grabbed the drawn crossbow. As he turned his head, he saw a face that haunted his nightmares.

The meat sprayed out of Yun's mouth, leaving Ren Chu in a state of utter embarrassment as he wiped his face with his hand. Aunt Zhang and Jialan had vacant expressions, while the gaze behind Yun's sunglasses flickered, his face displaying a cold demeanor as if to say he was lying and she couldn't be bothered to explain.

The three women were exhausted and drenched in sweat. Suddenly, a strong aroma of meat wafted in. Yun, panting like a dog from fatigue, said: "The fragrance... the scent, we... we have found... him."

Animal hides must undergo a process of liming to remove the subcutaneous fats; only then will the leather be soft and free of unpleasant odors. Wood ash can serve as a substitute for lime, though it is somewhat more cumbersome, but this poses no challenge for Ren Chu

The light bulb is out of power, and the laptop cannot be turned on. The laptop has its own battery, but it is currently unresponsive. Additionally, there is a pinhole-sized dot on the laptop screen, and Ren Chu remembers that a glimmer of light penetrated through the screen and caused him to faint.

Ren Chu said with grief and indignation: "Yun, what did I owe you in my past life? I have already hidden away in the mountains, yet you still refuse to let me go. Do you believe I will fight you to the end?"

Yun Zong said: "Then let's continue, approximately how far is it?"

Yun turned to Aunt Zhang with a pleading look and said, "Aunt Zhang, it's your turn."

Ren Chu roared: "I resign, I am resigning right now"

Three bicycles rushed into the mountains, led by a handsome man with sunglasses. While pedaling with all his might, he asked, "Jialan, are you sure the cook is hiding here?"

Can it be eaten? Ren Chu has never eaten the meat of a mountain weasel. The books say it has a foul odor and is inedible. Ren Chu remembers this very clearly; since childhood, he has been a foodie, naturally having a particularly vivid memory regarding food. Now, the Swallowing Heaven and Earth system indicates that it can be eaten, so... it should be edible, right?

Yun and the others immediately became energized. After walking for a short distance, a black sedan stopped there; it was indeed Ren Chu's car. The mountain road ahead was rugged, and vehicles could not ascend.

The cigarette that Ren Chu was holding fell to the ground, and Jia Lan said: "Those who are struck by a fire meteor and survive will possess special powers, and even the cats and dogs they raise are the same.

Visitors from beyond the skies? The best approach is to ascend the mountain, reaching a higher altitude to make a call and inquire with acquaintances. However, Ren Chu does not dare to venture out. If he encounters a mountain cat, this gourmet and programmer, Ren Chu, will become a sumptuous meal for the mountain cat

Ren Chu angrily said: "No."

This is a stimulant; Aunt Zhang, who was originally exhausted to the point of collapse, has also perked up. Finding a trustworthy acquaintance and being able to enjoy delicious food, there is nothing more motivating than this

Ren Chu's hair stood on end as he cast his gaze towards Aunt Zhang. Aunt Zhang said, "Xiao Chu, something happened last night. Countless fire meteors fell from the sky, and many people died; there are corpses all over the street"

Ren Chu made an incision in the abdomen of the mountain raccoon and slowly peeled off its luxurious fur, laying it out in the living room, which was absolutely extravagant. Ren Chu had already thought of the purpose for the fur afterwards

The handsome man was dressed in a front-fastening Tang suit, with the collar's dragon knot meticulously tied. Despite having sweated profusely from riding his bicycle, he did not loosen the collar's button.