Chapter 010: Folded Space

Jiang Xuan took the rice and smiled sweetly at her two sisters, saying: "Would you like to add some chicken oil?"

Ye Keshui poured the milky white fish soup into a bowl, added two pieces of golden fried fish fillet, generously sprinkled some chopped green onions, and added a few pieces of tofu

It is a phenomenon akin to an alternate space, with its earliest origins likely in the Yellow River basin. There, a sorceress discovered that the water flow was murky and the source could not be found, prompting the state to organize a group of powerful sorceresses for exploration. Ultimately, they discovered a folded space in a certain section of the Yellow River—this was a space that experienced sandstorms three times a day, with dust seeping into the Yellow River, which was what rendered it murky.

Jiang Xuan paused for a moment, reciting as if she were singing

The answer is affirmative

A luxurious version of four dishes and one soup

There are also meat dishes such as chicken braised with potatoes and beef stewed with tomatoes

Jiang Han nodded to indicate understanding

Witches are generally considered night owls, with their sleep duration typically not exceeding 5 hours. They usually sleep from the morning until noon, and occasionally take a break in the afternoon for a little over half an hour, which they consider a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, dinner time is usually around 11 PM, and some witch families have the habit of starting their meals at 1 AM.

Everyone is having a meal. Ye Keshun was the first to pick up the chopsticks and start eating

Jiang Xuan seemed to have some insider information, smiling as she said: "The large-scale collapse has occurred, and those outside are still unaware. Once they find out, the housing prices in Nancheng may rise."

After reviewing her elementary school textbooks, she saw Ye Keshui coming to the table in an apron, holding a tray. On the tray was a whole steamed fish, coated with a rich and fragrant spice, drizzled with cooked soy sauce, looking particularly appetizing, at least much more delicious than the green gelatinous liquid served at noon

Jiang Han feels a bit sleepy; in her previous life, she was not someone who particularly enjoyed staying up late. By 11 PM, she would start yawning.

The tenderness of the tofu perfectly combines with the deliciousness of the fish soup

Jiang Han also served herself a bowl of tofu fish soup and took a sip; Mrs. Ye's self-praise was indeed not unfounded, it was truly delicious

The steamed rice emits a subtle fragrance, the aroma of the meat stimulates salivation, and the scent of the vegetables captivates the olfactory system.

In just a few seconds, a map was drawn. Jiang Xuan explained: "This is the current sea area and islands within the folded space. A group of powerful witches who have entered reported that there are extinct dragons, extinct animals, and extinct plants inside. Aside from being relatively dangerous, it is basically the most resource-rich folded space discovered in the country so far. According to the powerful witch Chen Weihua, the size of this folded space may also be unprecedented."

And younger sister Jiang Zhenling also grasped Jiang Hanke and said:

Jiang Han held the bowl of rice, first picking up a piece of braised chicken, and then stuffing the rice drizzled with chicken fat into his mouth

Due to the presence of numerous fragmented spatial conduits, experts have concluded that it is a shattered space; however, the resources within may be sufficient for the nation to explore and develop for over 100 years. Therefore, property prices in the southern city will rise rapidly, as this area is destined to become the largest gathering zone for witches in the world.

In addition to its deliciousness, it possesses just the right amount of saltiness and a hint of black pepper flavor, leaving one feeling slightly warm all over after drinking it

As night fell, Jiang Han and her sister Jiang Zhengling sat at the round table in the restaurant, reading books while waiting for their two mothers to bring the dishes.

After having eaten to the point of satisfaction, everyone began to sip their soup and engage in conversation

"How wonderful... The person who discovered this should be able to make a fortune, right?" Ye Keshui said, picking up a piece of fish belly and licking her lips with a hint of envy.

For people in the country, chatting at the dining table is indeed an important step in enhancing family bonds

Other schools are acceptable, but necromancy and prophecy barely pass. Jiang Zhengling replied while staring at the steaming rice.

I rode a broomstick from the east, on the first day I encountered the dazzling false sun, on the second day I passed through the surging sea, and on the third day, I was forced to return by the oncoming snowstorm... Chen Weihua, the fastest flying witch in the country, had been flying for three days and still hadn't reached her destination, driven back by the overwhelming snowstorm she described. She can fly around the Earth in less than three days, just think about how vast this folded space is

Her nose twitched slightly as she inhaled, the aroma of rice and chicken fat occupying ninety percent of the scent, causing her eyes to become a bit misty

While pouring the chicken sauce, Jiang Xuan asked, "How is Zhenling's performance at school?"

Indeed, it is quite vast. Jiang Han estimated in her heart that if a straight line were to fly from China to the United States at full speed of a witch, taking just over one day, and yet after three days had not even reached the limit distance, then it truly is a very large range, possibly even comparable in area to the planet beneath her feet

The original chicken broth is fragrant and rich, with aromatic rice mixed with firm yet tender chicken. A gentle chew reveals the essence of chicken fat and meat flavor, accompanied by a hint of sweetness from the rice

In this world, there should be no choice more tantalizing and compelling than the first bowl of rice drizzled with rich chicken fat or chicken broth—unless it is to prepare a pot of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and then pour the thick, nearly viscous broth over it

Um... this fish is quite good. According to the seller, it was caught in the Yangtze River, or rather from the folded space of the Yangtze River." Jiang Xuan said while eating the fish.

Witches have this flaw, as they enjoy discussing various taboo topics at the dining table... Jiang Han once had a high-achieving girlfriend who studied medicine, and she too would incessantly talk about wounds during meals. They eventually broke up because he discovered that she had a habit of sleepwalking

Jiang Han stared at the map in a daze, could it be that the economic special zone of the previous life has transformed into a folded space development zone in this life

and garlic sauce broccoli, stir-fried bamboo shoots with mushrooms as a vegetarian dish, and finally tofu fish soup

Almost anything can be discussed at the dining table

Jiang Zhengling joined the discussion about the two mothers

She became excited and took out a blackboard with the hand of a mage, manipulating chalk to draw an incredibly impressive three-dimensional map on it—indeed, incredibly impressive, as it depicted not only the terrain but also the plants and buildings on it. It looked more like she was transcribing the images stored in her mind into a map, and perhaps in the future, the animation industry will become even more remarkable because of these spells.

Is folded space large-scale, small-scale, or fragmented

"The fish soup is quite good, it has brought out my best standard to date..." Ms. Ye Keshui boasts about herself

Ye Keshui arranged the chopsticks and forks neatly, and after sitting down, she introduced the topic: "Necromancy and prophecy are quite challenging. Back in the day, we could only visit the morgue once a month, and that was the only opportunity we had to advance in the study of necromancy."

This is indeed rice and dishes, but what exactly is that green gelatinous liquid we had for lunch! Although that liquid is edible and tastes decent, it cannot compare to the sweet aroma of rice and the deliciousness of meat and vegetables

Recently, a large-scale folded space has appeared again in the waters near Nancheng, rich in resources. Jiang Xuan took a sip of fish soup, her face displaying a satisfied smile akin to that of a cat that has just eaten its fill