Luo De led the group onward, introducing the various seafood they saw, including shellfish and fish.

This included scallops, small sea fans, sea snails, and kelp with buds.

He also introduced sea anemones and some poisonous creatures, such as the notorious blue-ringed octopus, warning everyone to be careful.

The resources along this coast exceeded Luo De's expectations; as he explained and collected, Alya's bucket was soon brimming with seafood.

Others also had some yields in their buckets.

After Luo De finished his explanation, he seized the opportunity during low tide to let them practice on their own.

Meanwhile, Luo De turned back to the cave, using the seafood in the bucket to teach other slaves how to handle them.

As for after the teaching was done, these "teaching tools" naturally ended up on the grill.

It's a pity there wasn't any cumin.

"Baron, my sister received the crab you sent back."

Vivian reported to Luo De, who was flipping the octopus: "The freezing effect was excellent; the ice hadn't completely melted when it arrived."

"Hmm, that's good,"

Luo De nodded slightly.

Luo De placed the crab in the water, then had the White Wolf continuously breathe over the large bucket of water, freezing it into a big block of ice, sealing the crab inside.

This method had a high cost, even breaking the wooden bucket from the cold.

But it was merely for sending to Avril for her personal consumption, not too concerning.

"My sister wanted to thank you,"

Vivian's eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief,

"but she said she would thank you personally when you return, no need for me to convey it."

Luo De glanced at Vivian's meaningful smile, and a few guesses formed in his mind.

"Are the potions related to the giant crab's innards ready?"

Luo De shifted the topic, saying, "Those things don't keep for long."

The innards of the giant crab contain trace magic power, which can delay spoilage, but it won't keep them fresh forever.

The processing speed must be accelerated.

"Yes, found them,"

Vivian reported, "The giant crab's innards can make several potions, like Frost Resistance Potion, Underwater Breathing Potion, Soul Calming Potion, and Constitution Enhancement Potion."

Vivian's words immediately piqued Luo De's interest, and he asked her to elaborate on the effects of these potions.

The innards of the giant crab are most suited for making Frost Resistance Potion, also the most basic marine magic potion.

Once consumed, the effect can last for three days, reducing the damage from Zero Ring Frost spells by fifteen to thirty-five percent.

Moreover, after drinking it, one will not fear ordinary cold, nor suffer from frostbite.

This cold resistance effect can last for a week, after which the potency gradually diminishes.

This basic potion has no effect on wizards, usually used by wizard apprentices for experiments or when collecting magic materials in frozen environments.

"That's good stuff."

Luo De was quite pleased after hearing this.

The Frost Resistance Potion could solve a significant problem for him—especially the cold resistance effect.

Luo De's army can finally venture into the Icefield Mountain Range without waiting for summer for a chance to attack those lizardmen's lairs.

"The Underwater Breathing Potion gives the user half a day of underwater breathing ability."

"The Soul Calming Potion is a Meditation Aid Potion, which can alleviate post-meditation fatigue."

"The Constitution Enhancement Potion, true to its name, boosts the consumer's physique and enhances bone strength."

"The effects of the Constitution Enhancement Potion are permanent, and each person can only drink one or two doses; beyond that, it won't be effective."

Vivian's eyes lit up, "This is useful, Baron."

"My sister mentioned that some people, after drinking the Constitution Enhancement Potion, can cultivate the Breathing Technique and smoothly become a knight."

Vivian added, "Some people, mind you; not everyone experiences such results."

"Got it."

Luo De nodded slightly, assessing, "These potions are valuable."

"Let your sister prepare some in advance for me."

Luo De thought for a moment, instructing, "As long as there are suitable materials, have her prepare a few for me."

"Understood, my lord."

Vivian nodded, committing Luo De's instructions to memory to relay to Avril.

...

...

In the kitchen of the Lord's Manor in Frost Leaf Town.

The fireplace crackled, the scent of pine resin mixed with wood smoke, filling the air.

"Thud, thud, thud..."

Leia stood by the table, clutching a small hammer in both hands, smashing the chunks of ice encasing the small giant crab.

Leia hammered very carefully, afraid of damaging the grotesque, ugly ingredient, and hadn't delegated the task to other servants.

After much effort, the ice was finally mostly shattered, and sweat dotted Leia's brow.

Looking at the hideously ugly crab, somewhat resembling a spider, she involuntarily shivered.

Leia shrank her neck, turning to shout at the two servants, "You two, carry this and show it to Miss Avril."

"Us?"

The two servants hesitated, eyeing the ugly crab with pained expressions, their fear barely concealed.

Leia put her hands on her hips, "If not you two, then who else, me?"

The two servants were full of reluctance.

But as Luo De's personal maid, Leia's orders were to be followed.

Besides, if Leia hadn't smashed the ice herself, the task would have fallen to them earlier.

"You girl, don't bully them,"

As the two reluctant servants moved forward, Leia's mother Martha approached.

She lightly tapped Leia's head, directly lifting the large crab herself, heading towards Avril's workroom.

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