Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 941 901: It's Not Quite Enough

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Previously on Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System...
Lin Yi consolidates his power by confiscating the Tiger Talismans from his generals and issuing an imperial decree. He then travels to the Border Army Camp and is warmly greeted by Leng Yu, who has become more affectionate towards him. Lin Yi agrees to have dinner with her and plans to cook.

The thought of that enormous dragon lobster made Lin Yi practically salivate.

After all, such a delicacy is truly unparalleled.

But setting aside the deliciousness for a moment, obtaining such a treat in the future would be quite a challenge.

This realization only intensified Lin Yi's current craving.

He was certain that more than just lobsters would be available from the sea.

He distinctly recalled telling them that anything edible from the ocean was theirs to bring him.

Naturally, he had also added a few pointers, reminding them that delicacies like clams and abalone were also fair game.

However, one aspect Lin Yi couldn't help them with was the current inability of people to dive effectively.

This meant their ability to retrieve treasures from the ocean depths was limited to only shallow dives near the shore.

Consequently, the depth they could reach was entirely dependent on their individual skills.

Those capable of catching dragon lobsters were, therefore, exceptionally skilled individuals.

Having grown up by the sea, each of them possessed a remarkable talent: the ability to hold their breath underwater for over three minutes and to dive to depths exceeding ten meters.

Only such proficient divers could hope to procure seafood from the ocean.

As for fish, they were typically caught using nets.

The nets currently in use were all painstakingly handmade.

Indeed, they were reminiscent of the nets often depicted in stories and on screens.

Furthermore, due to their manual construction, these nets lacked significant durability, making the saying "three days fishing, two days mending nets" quite apt.

More importantly, the prevailing mindset of the people was noticeably different; they favored hunting in the forests over fishing in the sea.

They often saw seafood as less substantial, only turning to it when other food sources were scarce or during times of hardship.

Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, Leng Yu's heart filled with joy.

She was genuinely looking forward to sharing a meal with him, believing it would be an excellent opportunity to deepen their connection.

And it had to be admitted, the dishes Lin Yi prepared were undeniably exquisite.

She could honestly attest that she had never tasted anything so delectable in her entire life.

Even the formidable sea crawlers transformed into absolute culinary masterpieces under Lin Yi's touch, leaving one yearning for more with every bite.

Observing the girl's evident delight, Lin Yi paused before gesturing to a few individuals nearby:

"Gather everyone shortly. Tonight, we shall have a feast! It may not be a grand affair, but I want everyone to have a share of something good."

As he spoke, his gaze swept across the spacious surroundings with satisfaction, and with a wave of his hand, a vast array of items materialized, instantly adorning a long table with numerous bowls and platters filled with rare and exotic ingredients.

These were, in fact, the imperial delicacies Lin Yi had previously stored within his System Space from the Imperial Palace.

While he himself might not have the appetite for such fare, he knew others would undoubtedly relish them.

As mentioned earlier, these kinds of provisions were exceedingly rare among ordinary folk, which explained the widened eyes and sheer astonishment of everyone present upon witnessing their sudden appearance.

"Could this... could this be the Manchu Han Imperial Feast?"

"Good heavens, what is all this? I've never seen such dishes! Oh my, my mouth is watering just looking at them."

"These must be delicacies from the heavens; they look so incredibly appetizing. We must inform everyone to come quickly!"

"Wait up! Wait for me! Let's go together! Hurry and call everyone over; the Immortal Young Master has brought us a wondrous meal!"

"Mercy, I never imagined I'd get to taste such magnificent food in this lifetime. Oh dear, it looks too good to be true."

"Da Niu, Da Niu! You rascal, wipe that drool before it falls into your mouth!"

"Hey, what are you doing? Trying to sneak a taste already? Hey, save some for me, share a little!"

In a flash, as Lin Yi unveiled this magnificent spread, the scene erupted into joyous pandemonium.

Amidst the laughter and playful banter, no one dared to actually snatch at the food.

Even in their mock attempts to grab a bite, a sense of awe prevailed, and they soon dispersed, albeit with hastened steps.

Indeed, the scene was almost akin to a frantic escape, yet filled with jubilation.

Everyone began to scatter in all directions, calling out with excited shouts: "The Immortal Young Master has brought delicious food! Gather quickly!"

Fueled by their urgent cries, the entire camp, or rather the whole settlement, quickly buzzed with anticipation. People emerged in waves, converging rapidly upon seeing the developing situation. In a remarkably short span, nearly a thousand individuals had assembled.

Upon beholding the enormous table laden with food, the crowd could not help but swallow audibly, while some of the younger children's eyes widened with sheer hunger, their mouths beginning to water uncontrollably.

Witnessing this spectacle, Lin Yi found it immensely amusing, and his heart swelled with happiness at the crowd's overwhelming reaction.

Just as he had surmised, while he might not partake, these people certainly would.

Considering that this banquet might be too grand for a single person to finish, where even casually serving a single dish would be more than enough, now with nearly a thousand individuals assembled, the table appears somewhat insufficient. Given such a multitude, let alone the lavish spread, not even two bears would be enough to satisfy this gathering. Witnessing this, Lin Yi felt a touch of helplessness, recognizing his own prior naiveté. [To be continued...]