Xiu Qiyu stated their purpose directly, and Wu Wang stood up: "What are your orders, two immortal masters?"
"You don't need to be so serious. Your sect is nearby. How many sects like that are there now? We mean no harm, we just want to clarify some things."
"I believe in you. With your skills, even if you have malicious intent, no sect can withstand you now."
What level are most sects at now?
"The sect leader and elders are probably at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, while most of the disciples are at the Qi Refining stage. Those who can cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage are all rare geniuses."
Ye Xiruo nodded. Given the concentration of the Earth's spiritual energy, this outcome was not unexpected for her.
"I want to see your sect leader." The young Taoist priest was too young and might not be clear about some things.
"Alright. My sect is called Dao Yuan Sect, one of the six remaining major sects. It has a thousand-year history and once had Nascent Soul and Divine Transformation cultivators. However, as the environment continued to deteriorate and spiritual energy became increasingly scarce, they all passed away, and no Nascent Soul cultivators have appeared since. Perhaps in a few hundred years, humans will be unable to cultivate, and the Daoist tradition will completely decline." The young Daoist's voice was somewhat sad.
"You don't need to worry about it. The environment is what it is, and it's beyond human control to change. Humanity is developing too fast now, making it impossible for cultivators to resist."
"Yes, perhaps this is a historical inevitability!"
There's no way to deal with these fresh prey right now. Let's eat in the county first, and then go to Daoyuan Sect! A sect with a history of over a thousand years must have ancient records; maybe we can find some clues. Ye Xiruo wasn't in a hurry at this point.
"How about we rest here for a bit, have a meal, and then head to Daoyuan Sect?"
Wu Wang couldn't discern their levels, only knowing they were terrifying, especially the sword cultivator. He had never felt such a terrifying aura before, not even from the sect leader. Furthermore, Ye Xiruo could casually produce elixirs to heal his external injuries. In Wu Wang's eyes, these two exuded an aura of mystery.
Xiu Qiyu quickly processed the prey by the pool. To avoid revealing anything, Ye Xiruo didn't take out her Green Flame or even a regular pot. Xiu Qiyu silently lit two flames, and Ye Xiruo skewered the meat and began grilling. She also took out a row of bottles and jars from her backpack and set them aside. Xiu Qiyu skillfully started grilling meat as well. Wu Wang felt somewhat awkward; the two of them were working together so well that he seemed unable to offer any help.
"I'll go and gather some firewood."
Ye Xiruo and Xiu Qiyu are currently roasting rabbits. Ye Xiruo plans to just roast the two chickens directly; they don't have the means to make beggar's chicken or anything like that.
Wu Wang returned quickly, dragging a neatly bundled pile of firewood, along with some mushrooms and wild fruits.
"These mushrooms are all edible."
"Yes, they'll all be grilled in a bit." Wu Wang looked to be only a teenager, with an adorable baby face, but he deliberately acted mature. This contrast made Ye Xiruo's heart flutter.
Wu Wang put down the firewood and went to the pool to wash the wild fruit. Ye Xiruo and Xiu Qiyu's roasted meat had already begun to emit its unique aroma, and Wu Wang sniffed, thinking it looked delicious.
Ye Xiruo picked up the pile of bottles and jars and started sprinkling seasonings, which made the aroma of the barbecue even stronger and filled it with an enticing smell. Wu Wang licked his lips and thought, "It smells so good! I've never smelled barbecue like this before. It's sure to be delicious."
"Not ready yet."
Wu Wang scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly. Had he been too obvious?
Ye Xiruo was amused by Wu Wang's reaction and laughed heartily: "Aren't you a Taoist priest? Don't you have any sect rules against eating meat?"
Wu Wang said with a wronged expression, "I am a Taoist priest, not a Buddhist monk. My master said that I can only grow taller by eating more meat."
"Your master is truly a master."
"Yes, my master is even more powerful than the sect leader; he's the strongest person in the sect." The young Taoist priest's face showed a hint of pride.
Ye Xiruo flipped the grilled meat over, sprinkled on the last layer of seasoning, and handed a skewer to Wuwang: "Eat up, little Taoist."
Sensing the deep resentment someone harbored for a year, Ye Xiruo quickly handed over two skewers: "Brother Xiuqi, you should eat some too."
Xiu Qiyu handed Ye Xiruo a few skewers of meat he had grilled himself: "Try my cooking."
Hopefully, Brother Xiu Qi won't make any culinary disaster this time. Judging from the color and smell, it looks pretty good. I just don't know how it tastes. Ye Xiruo blew on it with anticipation and started eating.
"Cough cough, this intoxicating flavor, how did Brother Xiu Qi manage to make it?"
Xiu Qiyu knew something was wrong as soon as he saw Ye Xiruo's expression. He silently took the two skewers of grilled meat from Ye Xiruo's hand and said, "Little Yezi, don't eat them."
"Actually, it's not that bad." That's the truth, but it's not really tasty. It's just ordinary barbecue. If it were open as a restaurant, it would definitely have to close down in a few days.
Xiu Qiyu shook his head, his attitude very firm. In fact, he was also very frustrated inside. All the ingredients would fall apart as soon as they got into his hands.
"Really? Try it and see."
Xiu Qiyu took a bite with some skepticism, then shook her head: "Little Yezi, you should grill the meat, I'll help."
In the end, the skewers of grilled meat that Xiu Qiyu had grilled were divided equally among the three of them. Ye Xiruo naturally had no objections, but Wuwang felt wronged. Xiu Qiyu clearly seemed to be more skilled, and his grilling posture and attitude were more serious, so why did it end up like this?
Xiu Qiyu took a wild fruit and handed it to Ye Xiruo: "Try it."
Ye Xiruo took a bite, and the taste was sweet and sour, a bit like a plum. Ye Xiruo simply ate the whole thing.
"I'll go see what else we can eat."
Xiu Qiyu disappeared into the woods. Wu Wang breathed a sigh of relief. This person was too terrifying, too terrifying.
"Little Taoist priest, have you lived in Kunlun Mountain since you were a child and never left?"
"No, when I was a child, I went to Linjiang City with my master to look after someone's house. I haven't been out since." However, there was no trace of regret in the young Taoist's voice.
Indeed, Chinese Taoist priests are all-rounders, proficient in everything from catching ghosts to feng shui.
"I traveled westward from Linjiang City and arrived at Kunlun in my dreams, but the immortals were nowhere to be found."
"The ancient Kunlun Mountains are mysterious; perhaps you can find the answer you're looking for there?"
"That's what I was thinking too. One last question: is the barbecue good?"
The young Taoist priest blushed instantly, while Ye Xiruo burst into laughter.
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