Chapter 356: 6. Suffering Relief Bodhisattva_3
Since they could be tamed and domesticated, it meant they did not feed on the Human Clan, and there was no need to suppress their instincts, otherwise, it wouldn't be so reassuring.
After all, Mutant Beasts were intelligent.
"I know the insatiable desires of the human heart."
The Seventh Princess sighed and said, "So I often think, if the Human Clan could grow more delicious and diverse grains, perhaps their situation wouldn't be so difficult. Not only would it satisfy their cravings, but it could also reduce a lot of unnecessary hatred."
Lin Yue was dumbfounded.
He didn't know whether to call this Seventh Royal Sister childish or just not right in the head.
To put it nicely, it was like saving the nation through a circuitous route; to put it bluntly, it was like going far afield for a trivial matter. She wanted people to eat vegetables and eat well at the same time?
Wasn't she a bit crazy...
"Have you ever eaten the Hundred-Flavor Rice?" the Seventh Princess suddenly asked.
"Yeah, it's a famous dish in Di Hong City." Lin Yue nodded. Yinmo was a bit of a foodie and loved eating all kinds of delicious food, he also highly praised this Hundred-Flavor Rice.
"That was something I cultivated by grafting various Spirit Plants," the Seventh Princess said. "There's also the Hundred-Foot Sparking Wine, Golden Thread Lotus Seed, Nine Jade, and Red Meat Rice... These are all grains I cultivated."
Lin Yue was stunned.
He had tasted all of these, and they were indeed delicious. Clearly, they were all grains, yet they each had a unique flavor and texture.
"It seems you've had them. Don't you think they taste good enough?"
The Seventh Princess earnestly said, "Perhaps these grains I cultivated still have their flaws, but they can be further improved, and even nourish like Mutant Beast meat."
Lin Yue fell silent for a moment, then said, "But the grains Your Highness mentioned are called celestial delicacies, and only those with wealth in Di Hong City can afford them. They are not only expensive but also very rare."
"That was suggested by the staff at my residence," the Seventh Princess slightly shook her head, "Researching the grafting and cultivating of various Spirit Plants requires substantial expenses, so I also need to earn more."
She continued, "I understand what you're implying, that the grains I cultivate are too precious to become true staple foods available to the majority; that's the current reality. But if I go far enough on this path, mastering the source of all life, I should be able to solve it."
Lin Yue suddenly understood a bit more.
She wasn't childish, nor was she mad.
This was her Dao Heart.
The princesses and princes nearly all had a Saintly Heart carrying a great obsession and noble wish, which allowed them to Harmonize and become Saints, even paving a new road for cultivation.
It seems, the Seventh Princess's obsession and desire were these.
"I understand your meaning, Your Highness."
Lin Yue slightly nodded and said, "I didn't expect a princess of such noble status to be so down-to-earth, and enjoy farming?"
"This is what I love doing the most." The Seventh Princess nodded. "I also cultivate for this purpose."
"Admirable."
Lin Yue sincerely cupped his hands and said again, "However, Your Highness disclosed so much to me; it was quite unexpected."
"Just chatting out of boredom," the Seventh Princess calmly said. "Since you are rather pragmatic, you should be able to understand my point, hence confiding in you."
She thought to herself, mainly, if this person really intended to become the Prince Consort, he should get to know her first.
"It is my honor."
Lin Yue responded offhandedly and then looked at the wolf leg covered with various seasonings beside him, saying, "It's marinated enough, isn't Your Highness going to eat it? Then I shall grill it myself."
The Seventh Princess thought for a moment and said, "Let me have a taste. If it's good, I can try to develop a similar flavor while cultivating Spirit Plants in the future."
"...Okay."
Lin Yue couldn't help but think silently, just knew it, refraining from meat was obviously false...
After the meat was roasted, he couldn't help but feel eager, taking a bite impulsively before remembering the Seventh Royal Sister still waiting. Hastily, he handed the leg to her, saying, "Your Highness can bite the lower part."
The Seventh Princess looked at the roasted wolf leg, feeling a bit strange, and cleared her throat lightly, saying, "No need for you to feed me. Isn't there a knife? Just cut me a small piece."
Such a shame, wanted to draw closer by chance... Lin Yue regretted secretly, but outwardly said, "I almost forgot, please don't misunderstand, Your Highness."
He promptly took out a short knife and cut a piece for her.
The Seventh Princess chewed a bit, barely furrowing her brows but still swallowed.
Lin Yue ate as well and naturally understood the poor taste.
After all, wolf was a carrion animal; the meat had a faint smell even though it was soaked and marinated with plenty of spices beforehand, yet it couldn't mask it and was a bit tough.
"It's too bad, you shouldn't eat it. Try the Green Meat Pastry I brought." The Seventh Princess pulled out a snack wrapped in a lotus leaf from her pack, handing it to him. "The meat flavor is rich, somewhat like lamb."
Turns out, she's a foodie... Lin Yue learned more about this Seventh Royal Sister and took a bite, his eyes lighting up.
"It's indeed delicious," Lin Yue praised, "How much did Your Highness bring?"
"...Not much," the Seventh Princess quietly hid the pack behind her.
Isn't she childish, guarding food like this... Lin Yue muttered inwardly.
After the meal, the Seventh Princess went to sleep first while Lin Yue watched during the first half of the night.
If beasts came, they would hide in the cave; the opening was narrow and cramped, making for easier defense.
The night was quiet.
Only the soft crackle of the bonfire was left.
Suddenly—
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
Four consecutive sounds like striking a grand bell erupted in Lin Yue's mind!
At the same time, everything before his eyes seemed to freeze, all fell silent, leaving only that resonant sound rolling in his mind.
Lin Yue listened intently.
"Do you know? The Seventh Princess is the reincarnation of the Suffering Relief Bodhisattva from the Buddhist sect, her Innate Divine Power is 'Impermanence of Life and Death,' but few know she possesses great merit, as she also has another identity, the Holy Daughter Qiu Zhi of Chanjua Temple..."
Chanjua Temple Holy Daughter?
Reincarnation of the Suffering Relief Bodhisattva?
Lin Yue was inwardly stirred.