Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan didn't need to move, the white fish would automatically rush into the waterless space formed by the water beads.
Lu Zheng just took a big wooden barrel from the gourd, waited for the white fish to rush in, then reached out to grab them, and threw them into the barrel.
In order to prevent them from struggling and jumping around, Lu Zheng also put a restraining spell on each white fish.
Keep it alive and fresh, and don’t move it!
However, just when they caught seven or eight white fish and felt they were almost ready, and were about to float ashore, something suddenly fell from the top.
The nearly transparent silk thread, the dark iron hook, and the fishing bait exuding a faint aura.
"Huh?" Lu Zheng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, "The boat is here too?"
"Is it his fishing rod?" Liu Qingyan asked.
Lu Zheng nodded and said, "Yes, what a coincidence. Let's catch a few more fish."
Lu Zheng no longer waited for the white fish to rush in automatically, but used the transportation technique to catch seven or eight more fish and put them all into the wooden barrel.
Then, Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan held hands with each other and headed toward the water, holding the water-proofing beads.
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In the deep valley and deep pool, the boat floats.
Hu Zhou held a purple bamboo fishing rod about ten feet long in his hand. While fishing, he boasted to Gao Junyu next to him, "I was just watching how the master cooked fish, and I have already learned it. I will show you my skills later."
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However, Gao Junyu obviously didn't believe it, "You told me the same thing last time when you roasted goat meat. But what did you roast? Was it charred?"
"It was an accident that time, and it will definitely not happen this time!" Hu Zhou defended, "The requirements for barbecue are a bit high. This time it is just steaming, and I can definitely do it well."
"Really?" Gao Junyu curled his lips, expressing doubt.
The last time Hu Zhou entertained Lu Zheng, Lu Zheng had already improved his cooking skills. So when traveling in southern Xinjiang and encountering fresh ingredients, Lu Zheng would show off his skills. In addition to satisfying himself, it also made Hu Zheng happy.
The boat was bathed in light.
In this way, after Lu Zheng left, Hu Zhou, who had seen Lu Zheng cook and had already learned how to cook, invited Gao Junyu over and prepared to show his skills and conquer Gao Junyu's stomach.
The results are of course gratifying.
However, Hu Zhou was not discouraged and thought that the accident happened because he chose the wrong method last time and because he was still a bit unskilled.
But this time it's different. It's just steamed white fish. Doesn't it mean putting water at the bottom, fish on top, and then steaming it with a stick of incense?
It's so simple. If you can't do it well, wouldn't you be a fool?
As for Lu Zheng, it seems that he processed the fish before steaming it...
It seems like they just removed the internal organs and emptied the water...right?
Well, that’s it!
So after hearing Gao Junyu's question, Hu Zhou said he would never accept it, "Don't worry, it's absolutely fresh. When paired with the white fish's own meat quality, you can swallow it all in your tongue."
"Okay, I'll trust you again." Gao Junyu couldn't help but licked his lips.
It is said that she is half black bear blood, and she also has a special liking for fresh and tender fish.
"The bait has been put down, now we are waiting for the white fish to come..."
Just halfway through speaking, Hu Zhou's expression suddenly changed and his eyes hardened.
"There's something coming up from the water!" Gao Junyu shouted softly, and held the bright silver dragon gun with him in his backhand.
The next moment, whoosh!
Two figures rushed out of the water ten feet away from the boat.
"Master!?"
"Master Lu!?"
Seeing Lu Zheng's figure, Hu Zhou and Gao Junyu exclaimed in unison.
"When you see the fishhook, you know it's a boat. Oh, Miss Gao is here too!"
Lu Zheng pulled Liu Qingyan, and the two of them took a few steps in mid-air and arrived at the boat floating on the pond.
"Take in the fishing line. I've caught more than a dozen fish, which is enough to eat." Lu Zheng said with a smile.
Hu Zhou also saw the big wooden barrel in Lu Zheng's hand, so he said hello and began to reel in the fishing line.
While reeling in the fishing line, he bowed and saluted Liu Qingyan, saying hello with a naive smile, "Hello, Master!"
"This is my wife, Liu Qingyan." Lu Zheng introduced Gao Junyu, and then introduced Liu Qingyan, "Gao Junyu, Miss Gao, is Xiaozhou's fiancée."
"I've seen Master Liu!" Gao Junyu hurriedly put down his spear and saluted with his hands in hand.
"Hello, Miss Gao!" Liu Qingyan also nodded and responded with a smile.
Lu Zheng looked at the two of them, "Didn't you get married on the tenth day of the lunar month?"
Gao Junyu nodded, "Yes, isn't it already the sixth day of the Lunar New Year?"
Lu Zheng:???
Hu Zhou explained, "Master, the customs in southern Xinjiang are different from the scenery, and Feixiong Mountain and Dingfeng Mountain are too far apart, so there is no step to welcome the bride. On the tenth day of the lunar month, we can go directly to the church to get married."
So that's it, Lu Zheng nodded in understanding.
Moreover, we are not ordinary people, and there is no rule against meeting each other before marriage. Since Gao Junyu came to Dingfeng Mountain, Hu Zhou took her out to find delicious food.
"In that case..." Lu Zheng smiled.
"In that case, I will make steamed fish for everyone." Hu Zhou took over the task. "Master, if you have something to do, I will accept it. Besides, I saw Master cook it last time, and I already know how to do it."
Liu Qingyan couldn't help but smile when she heard this, "Xiao Zhou is now sensible."
Hu Zhou scratched his head and smiled.
Gao Junyu also chuckled and was very satisfied with Hu Zhou's performance.
Lu Zheng raised his eyebrows, but did not stop Hu Zhou's kindness, "Okay! Then I will just eat this meal."
"Master, don't worry!"
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With an embroidered spring knife in his hand, Hu Zhou skillfully peeled off the skin and scales, disembowelled it, and then placed it on a shelf to control the water.
After setting up firewood and making a fire, Hu Zhou brought a special iron pot, with water in the lower layer and an iron sheet full of holes in the middle, which he specially asked the blacksmith in the village to forge.
Lu Zheng ignored Hu Zhou and just accompanied Liu Qingyan to talk to Gao Junyu.
Gao Junyu had only been to Yongzhou and had never entered the hinterland of Dajing. When chatting with Liu Qingyan, he was like a curious baby.
Liu Qingyan is also much more attentive than Hu Zhou. She has been to many places, and listening to music and reading books, she has a lot to talk about.
One of them talked about things in the Central Plains, and the other talked about interesting things in southern Xinjiang. They chatted like best friends and kept talking.
Lu Zheng was listening to the gossip and drinking melon seeds and peanuts.
Then the two women chatted and talked about Hu Zhou bragging about his cooking skills. Gao Junyu mentioned that Hu Zhou invited him to a barbecue last time and then grilled the goat meat until it was charred.
"He said that steaming is easy, so he must let me try it this time." Gao Junyu said with a smile, "Master Lu happens to be here now, so he can taste it and see how much better he is compared to you."
Char the barbecue?
Lu Zheng suddenly had an ominous premonition.
The next moment...
"Master! Mistress! Jun Yu! The steamed fish is ready, come and try my craftsmanship!"
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Thanks to fellow Taoist Tian Xingjian yq, fellow Taoist Ouhuang Xueshui, and fellow Taoist Qi Fengyun for their hundred rewards