"Sizzle... Sizzle"
Pieces of blood-red beef sizzle over the charcoal, sizzling with oil, the aroma of meat wafting far and wide. That aroma—no, it's almost poisonous—instantly heightens a person's hunger. Just smelling it makes your mouth water.
"It smells so good!"
Tang Wan'er sat beside Long Chen, watching him roast palm-sized pieces of beef over the charcoal. She couldn't help but swallow, her eyes full of surprise.
Most of the experts present hadn't eaten for many years; the most common thing they had eaten was pills. Cultivators don't need to rely on food to absorb energy.
Now Long Chen had obtained a piece of beef—the hind leg meat of the Moon-Watching Golden Horned Rhino with chaotic bloodline, extremely precious. When Long Chen suggested grilling it, no one refused. However, they never expected the meat to be so fragrant.
The aroma of the meat was one aspect. After all, that was the flesh and blood of a half-step Demon Emperor, full of essence. Moreover, Long Chen was an alchemist, so cooking was extremely simple for him. He knew which seasonings to use to fully unleash the meat's aromatic energy.
"Isn't this way too extravagant?"
Watching Long Chen grill meat, Ye Lingkong couldn't help but say in pain, "You actually used branches from ancient Fusang trees as charcoal to grill meat?" When
Long Chen suggested barbecue, he wasn't interested and continued to doze off on the Qijiao Swallowing Sky Sparrow. However, the Qijiao Swallowing Heaven Sparrow was attracted by the aroma of meat, ran over, and brought him along as well.
At this moment, he was also startled by the aroma of meat, but when he saw the charcoal, he was startled. On the charcoal, as thick as an arm, strange patterns appeared, and the terrifying power of the flames shocked him.
The reason Ye Lingkong was initially uninterested was because he knew how powerful the flesh and blood of a half-step Demon Emperor were. It can't be cooked at all; just one bite can break your teeth.
However, when he saw Long Chen's charcoal, he understood that Long Chen was serious. Looking at the patterns on the charcoal, he fell into deep thought. He felt as if he had seen these patterns somewhere before. After a long time, he finally understood—these were unique patterns of the ancient Fusang wood.
The Fusang ancient wood is a treasure treasured by fire cultivators as precious as life. Even a piece as thick as a finger is worth a fortune, yet Long Chen actually used such thick wood for barbecue charcoal—what a waste of a precious treasure.
"Hehe, there's nothing we can do. Only this kind of flame can perfectly unleash and lock in all the beef essence, so there's no waste. Good meat naturally needs good charcoal." Long Chen chuckled.
"You're impressive!"
Ye Lingkong fell silent for a moment.
"Phew."
Long Chen tossed a skewer of grilled beef to Ye Lingkong: "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't dare dig out its meat. This first skewer is for you." "
Smack!"
Ye Lingkong caught the huge meat skewer and gripped the branch with flesh. His heart trembled—it was actually a skewer made from a branch of the Wood of Taiyin.
Ye Lingkong was utterly stunned. Using ancient Fusang wood for charcoal and Taiyin wood for sticks—this guy's skills are truly terrifying.
Even though Ye Lingkong was the Left Envoy of the Wind God, he had never eaten such a luxurious meat skewer before. When he opened his mouth and took a bite, the shoelace-like texture he imagined was gone. The beef was as tender as tofu, and once tasted, the juice melted, leaving a lingering aroma. Chewing a few times made it even more refreshing.
As the beef entered his stomach, a warm current instantly spread throughout his body. Ye Lingkong was slightly stunned, then looked at Tang Wan'er and the others, then at Long Chen, and couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
Long Chen chuckled and said nothing, handing the second skewer of grilled beef to Tang Wan'er. Tang Wan'er was already impatient. She took a bite, her eyes instantly crescent like the moon. This was the most delicious food she had ever tasted in her life.
Long Chen's grill was huge, and there were plenty of meat skewers. He didn't have time to divide them one by one, so he let everyone take their own food. Although the Hidden Dragon Legion had over seven thousand people, the meat was just too large—what everyone could eat was just the tip of the iceberg.
However, after everyone finished eating the skewers, they felt something was wrong. They felt their whole bodies burning hot, as if burned by fire.
"Everyone, don't panic. Long Chen will activate the essence of his flesh and blood to help you transform your bodies, using the flesh and blood power of a half-step Demon Emperor to stimulate your physical growth.
Moreover, this kind of stimulation is very gentle and won't cause you any harm, though it lasts a bit longer, and you'll gradually get used to it.
Wind cultivators have very fragile physical bodies. Long Chen skillfully uses the body of the Moonwatching Golden Horned Rhinoceros to help you improve. This will be a huge and enormous gain for you. Ye Lingkong sighed, using the word 'huge' to show he was deeply impressed by Long Chen's approach.
Long Chen's technique was something he had never heard of, let alone witnessed. If Feng Xiu's physique was strengthened, this fatal weakness would be amplified, which would be heaven-defying. If these female warriors grew stronger, their future achievements would be limitless. Therefore, he repeatedly emphasized that everyone's gains were enormous, and clearly, he was deeply shocked.
"Then if we eat more meat, won't we become stronger?" Xiaoyue said excitedly.
"No, your bodies are already weak and can't handle so much strength. If you eat too much, you won't be able to digest it, and you'll just make yourself uncomfortable." Long Chen hurriedly said.
At this moment, the Hidden Dragon warriors, including Tang Wan'er, all blushed red. Hearing that their physical strength could be enhanced, they were all thrilled and began quietly meditating to better digest energy and also to feel the changes in their bodies.
Each person could only eat one skewer, with dozens of beef skewers left. Long Chen and Ye Lingkong sat facing each other, then took out two wine jars. When they opened the wine seals, Ye Lingkong was moved:
"Good wine, what is this... Wine from the Wine God Palace? "
Does the Wine God Palace have a legacy in the Tianyuan World?" Long Chen was taken aback. Ye Lingkong was a local powerhouse and should have never left the Tianyuan World in his entire life. Being able to recognize the wine from the Wine God Palace instantly perked up.
"The Tianyuan World also has a Wine God Palace, but it's very mysterious. Only its disciples occasionally walk the world, but no one ever knows where it is." Ye Lingkong said.
Hearing that Ye Lingkong was unaware of the situation at the Wine God Palace, Long Chen felt a bit disappointed. He continued drinking with Ye Lingkong. The two ate meat and drank heartily. After a while, perhaps having drunk to their heart's content, Ye Lingkong sighed and said,
"Young man, are you interested in sitting in my seat?"
Long Chen was stunned, not understanding what Ye Lingkong meant.
Ye Lingkong said, "To be honest, as the Left Envoy of the Wind God, I'm very unqualified, so I'm under a lot of pressure. I have no choice but to grit my teeth and hold the stage. I'm not good at socializing." Long
Chen said, "Isn't there also a Right Envoy of the Wind God?" "
Her?" She's even less skilled at it. I've known her for so many years, and I've only spoken to her a handful. Ye Lingkong shook his head and said,
"Young man, your wisdom is astonishing. You're already the director at such a young age. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to poach you, I just want you to take my place for a bit. Even if it's just a few years, let me take a break." Ye Lingkong said.
"You say you're not good at socializing, but what are you good at?" Long Chen asked.
"I'm good at it?" Does fighting count? Ye Lingkong pondered for a moment before speaking.
Long Chen's eyes lit up, and he slapped his thigh: "Alright then, let's divide the tasks. I'll lead the team and handle social interactions, while you act as the bodyguard and fight."Rack. "
This is great!"
Ye Lingkong was overjoyed upon hearing this, and the two hit it off immediately, both delighted.
After resting in place for a day, Tang Wan'er and the others woke up feeling refreshed. Their energy and spirit had greatly improved. From their bodies, fluctuations in their blood and energy were clearly visible. This was a very good sign, indicating that their physical strength had improved to some extent.
Moreover, as time goes by, this improvement will become increasingly apparent. It must be said, even before entering the Wind Domain battlefield, they have already gained a huge harvest.
"Let's go. Third Brother will take you to disrupt the Wind Domain battlefield."
Long Chen shouted with high spirits, and amid the high-pitched cry of the Qi Jiao Swallowing Heaven Sparrow, he led the crowd away.