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Chapter 116: Customized Diet
Chapter 116: Customized Diet
Below the high platform, dozens of flood dragons, giant pythons, and strange snakes were lined up neatly on the lake's surface. Most of their bodies were submerged, with only a small portion of their upper bodies peeking out as they gazed longingly at the three massive wooden barrels in front of Lu Chen.
Lu Chen quickly scanned the demonic beast meat inside the barrels and began picking up pieces, tossing them into the designated areas near the flood dragons. The other dragons stirred restlessly, their instincts urging them to fight for the meat. But after being trained by Lu Chen over this period, they were able to control their desires and remain obedient within their assigned zones.
These flood dragons knew that as long as they behaved and stayed in their designated areas, they would be rewarded with ample delicious demonic beast meat. However, any attempts to fight for the food would result in an empty stomach at best, and at worst, they might find themselves mercilessly suspended in mid-air by Lu Chen.
As the meat in the barrels diminished, Lu Chen gazed at the empty barrels, deep in thought. Although he could instantly assess the dragons' conditions and provide them with meat that was not only delicious but also promoted their growth and evolution, the vast amount of demonic beast meat in the barrels was not arranged according to his preferences. This resulted in either an excess or shortage of suitable food for the dragons, and ultimately, he could only feed them ordinary demonic beast meat.
Determined to find a solution, Lu Chen decided to seek out Huang Yuan, the cultivator in charge of this particular section of the Thousand Dragon Lake. He wanted to create a customized diet plan for the flood dragons and giant pythons under his care.
In a spacious stone house, Huang Yuan, a cultivator at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm, was engaged in conversation with two other cultivators at the advanced stage of Qi Refining. Upon seeing Lu Chen enter, he greeted him with a smile.
"Brother Lu, it's been a while. I hope the flood dragon taming is going well? Haven't those beasts caused you any trouble?" Huang Yuan asked.
"It's going smoothly, and the flood dragons are quite obedient," Lu Chen replied.
"I have come to seek your help with something, Brother Huang," Lu Chen said.
"Please, go ahead, Brother Lu," Huang Yuan said, his expression turning serious.
"Brother Huang, while taming the flood dragons, I noticed that the distribution of demonic beast meat in the barrels is somewhat irrational. I wish to create a customized diet for these beasts so that they receive the appropriate nourishment," Lu Chen explained.
"Pfft!"
Before Lu Chen could finish, one of the tall and thin cultivators in the stone house snorted derisively. "Brother Lu, those flood dragons are mere beasts. When you throw the meat, they all scramble for it. What's the point of creating a customized diet for them?" he asked, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
Huang Yuan glared at the cultivator and turned back to Lu Chen, his voice stern. "Brother Lu, although his words may be a bit rude, there is some truth to them. There is no need to specially prepare a diet for those flood dragons. Just throw the meat to them and let them fight for it. Creating a customized diet will not only inconvenience the fellow disciples handling the demonic beast meat but also serve no useful purpose."
"Ah?" Lu Chen's face betrayed his surprise.
"Are your flood dragons and giant pythons any different from ours, Brother Lu? They all scramble for the meat. How come yours are so well-behaved and queue up for their food?" one of the cultivators asked, their faces filled with astonishment.
"Are you joking, Brother Lu? Those flood dragons and giant pythons have low spiritual intelligence and are extremely fierce and aggressive. How could they possibly follow your arrangements so obediently?" Huang Yuan added.
"Whether it's true or not, you can come and see for yourselves the next time I feed them," Lu Chen said.
"Alright, I'll definitely come and take a look," Huang Yuan agreed.
Lu Chen arrived on the high platform with three massive wooden barrels. Below him, dozens of flood dragons, giant pythons, and strange snakes were lined up neatly on the lake's surface, their necks craned in anticipation.
"Brother Lu, you've truly surprised me!" Huang Yuan exclaimed, gazing with wonder at the well-behaved and docile beasts below. "I'm curious as to the reason behind your actions. Care to enlighten me?"
"There's no deep meaning behind it," Lu Chen replied. "I noticed that during previous feedings, each flood dragon and giant python would fight fiercely for the meat, often resulting in them not getting enough to eat and even sustaining injuries that could hinder their growth."
"So, I devised a simple plan to train them," Lu Chen continued. "This way, I can ensure that each of them receives a sufficient quantity of demonic beast meat."
"At the same time, it's also an experiment to see if adjusting their diet will promote their growth and evolution," he added nonchalantly.
Lu Chen spoke the truth, although he omitted the fact that he already understood the dietary preferences of the flood dragons under his care.
"Adjusting their diet, huh? That sounds rather interesting," Huang Yuan mused, deep in thought.
Lu Chen smiled but remained silent. He knew full well the immense benefits of a balanced diet for all living beings. In his past life, the younger generation had thrived on a diet rich in meat, eggs, and dairy, resulting in a noticeable increase in their average height.
Similarly, providing these flood dragons with ample, tasty, and suitable demonic beast meat could significantly enhance their growth rate.
Lu Chen was not concerned about his customized diet being leaked, as he tailored it specifically to each flood dragon's needs.
As the saying goes, "A tangerine from Nanling is a tangerine, but when transported to Beiling, it becomes a bitter orange." The same diet might not yield the same remarkable results for other flood dragons.
After witnessing the remarkable behavior of Lu Chen's flood dragons, Huang Yuan immediately introduced him to the fellow disciples in charge of handling the demonic beast meat. He specifically instructed them to try and meet Lu Chen's requirements regarding the types and quantities of meat provided.
With the diet issue resolved, Lu Chen returned to his cave abode with a satisfied mind.
As he opened the courtyard gate, a familiar black shadow flitted past.
Stepping into the yard, he found the Cloud-stepping Lynx lounging lazily, its bright green eyes fixed on Lu Chen with a hint of loneliness in their depths. It let out a slight roar.
"Roar~"
"I'm back," Lu Chen said.
During Lu Chen's stay at the Sky Sword Sect, the Cloud-stepping Lynx had thrived in the abundant and pure spiritual energy of the place. Its black fur shone sleekly, and its thick, cloud-like paws were even more immaculately white, moving silently across the ground.
However, as Lu Chen often left it alone in the courtyard when he went out, the lynx sometimes felt a pang of loneliness. Thus, it had taken to waiting at the door for Lu Chen's return.
Lu Chen retrieved some dried demonic beast meat from the house, tore it into thin strips, and placed it in front of the Cloud-stepping Lynx.
The lynx's bright green eyes remained indifferent, but its heart was filled with joy. It narrowed its emerald gaze slightly and leisurely picked up the meat strips, popping them into its mouth.
Lu Chen then made his way to the spirit fields, where the Grass Puppet tirelessly continued its vigilant patrol among the furrows. The spiritual plants in the fields were thriving.
(End of Chapter)
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