Grandpa Li, who had been harassing Qin Zhan and Lou Xiaotian, threw away the constantly vibrating Yijietong and watched Lu Wu fiddling with the fish.
About half an hour after being submerged in scallions, ginger, and garlic, the fish was scooped out by Lu Wu.
A grill was set up nearby, with glowing red charcoal inside, producing very little smoke.
This is premium fruitwood charcoal. It releases a unique fruity aroma during burning, and as it roasts, it elevates the flavor of food to an even higher level.
Seeing the fire coming up, Lu Wu skewered several fish and placed them on the grill, then brushed them with oil.
Oil dripped onto the charcoal fire, causing the flames to crackle and pop.
Spicy, cumin, garlic, and even honey-drizzled flavors—seeing that Lu Wu was too busy, Grandpa Li took over.
The fish is turned over on the charcoal fire to ensure even grilling on both sides. As the sauce is layered on top, the aroma from the interplay of the sauce and the flames fills the air.
Over time, the chili peppers, after being exposed to high temperatures, develop a unique spiciness that permeates the entire courtyard, making people feel intoxicated.
This spicy aroma blends perfectly with the fish, and the skin of the grilled fish begins to turn golden brown.
The enticing aroma of charcoal kept Grandpa Li glued to the fire, unable to budge an inch.
Sparks occasionally flew up, igniting Grandpa Li's hair, but he didn't care, brushing it off a few times before continuing his surveillance.
The way she stared intently at him made you think she was admiring some stunning beauty.
However, in Grandpa Li's eyes, even the most beautiful woman in the Qingyuan Realm wouldn't be as appealing as the grilled fish in front of him.
Lu Wu peeked out and said.
"It's ready to eat."
It's ripe!
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Li was about to take action when he heard a knock at the door.
Grandpa Li scanned the area with his spiritual sense and saw the two people outside. His face immediately darkened.
He forgot to unlock the door.
Watching Lu Wu get up and go to open the door, and then looking at the fish on the grill, Grandpa Li finally got his comeuppance for showing off.
"Mr. Lu, I noticed you liked drinking tea last time, so I'll bring you some more."
Qin Zhan handed over a can of tea.
The Holy Sword Sect's unique spiritual tea is so rare and expensive that it's practically priceless outside, yet Qin Zhan used it as an excuse.
He craned his neck, his gaze passing over Lu Wu, and saw the fish lying on the charcoal fire, tempting him to take a bite. He let out a soft breath.
Fortunately, they arrived in time.
Qin Zhan ignored the murderous look in Grandpa Li's eyes.
With delicious food at the forefront, everything else must take a backseat.
"Boss Lu, the wine you asked me to keep an eye on for you arrived today. I was worried you wouldn't have time to go, so I specially bought it for you."
Lou Xiaotian, standing to the side, was not to be outdone.
He held the wine jar in his arms, his former aloofness completely gone.
He peeked around like Qin Zhan, clearly having come prepared, but pretending it was a coincidence.
"That's quite a coincidence."
Lu Wu took the things and smiled as she looked at the two people standing at the door with their eyes wandering.
"I just grilled some fish, come in and eat with us."
"I'm so sorry."
Qin Zhan was embarrassed to say it, but his actions showed his sincerity, and he ran inside in a flash.
"Mr. Lu, you're too kind."
Lou Xiaotian nodded reservedly and walked past Lu Wu.
At the door, Lu Wu, holding a wine jar in one hand and a tea canister in the other, raised an eyebrow. After putting the items away, he closed the door empty-handed.
The restriction on the door flashed, completely eliminating the possibility of anyone else coming.
In the courtyard, four people sat in a square, staring at the grilled fish on the table, their chopsticks itching to try.
"This is a new recipe. Could you please try it for me?"
Lu Wu extended an invitation, and before she could finish speaking, the chopsticks of the three people were already blurring out of existence.
A burst of hot steam escaped as the charred skin on the grilled fish was broken open.
Both its aroma and color are impeccable.
As the crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside grilled fish was savored by their taste buds, the group spontaneously uttered words of praise.
"tasty."
Lou Xiaotian felt a little hot on the tip of his tongue, but he didn't even dare to open his mouth to breathe, afraid that the grilled fish in his mouth would fall out.
"In a word, absolutely amazing!"
Grandpa Li gave Lu Wu a thumbs up.
Despite being the oldest among the group, the dexterity of his arms left Lu Wu in awe.
Fortunately, no one was competing with her, the chef, for food.
She also picked up a piece with her chopsticks.
The fish skin was bitten through, making a crisp sound.
This crispiness is so good that you can't bear to leave even the crumbs behind.
Even after grilling, the fish inside remains fresh, tender, and smooth, not tough at all. It's so delicious that you'll want to swallow your tongue.
Lu Wu changed her taste again. This fish was brushed with honey water when it was grilled, so it had a very faint sweetness. Even after swallowing it, there was still a lingering taste in her mouth.
The aroma of fruitwood charcoal blends perfectly with this fish.
"Waaaaah!"
Qin Zhan sobbed, not having a chance to speak at all.
His eyes were fixed on the spicy grilled fish, which was his favorite flavor.
With chopsticks flashing like lightning, Qin Zhan grabbed the tenderest part of the fish belly, and with one swift motion, stuffed the fish meat into his mouth.
Lou Xiaotian, who was a step too slow, saw Qin Zhan take the most prized part of the fish. He wanted to switch to other flavors of fish, but when he turned around, he saw the old man opposite him. His movements were light and effortless, but he had already taken the belly of the cumin-flavored grilled fish before Lou Xiaotian could.
The large grilled yellow croaker was thus reduced to a withered fish, and Lou Xiaotian exhaled a resentful puff of white breath from his nose.
He dared not touch the honey-glazed grilled fish favored by Boss Lu, but he was determined to get the final garlic flavor.
However, the enemy was too powerful, so Lou Xiaotian decided to use a feint attack.
In front of Qin Zhan, Lou Xiaotian reached for the spicy grilled fish with his chopsticks. As soon as he made the move, he saw Qin Zhan's serious expression.
Lou Xiaotian pursed his lips, hiding his joy.
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