Chapter 94 The Genius Cultivator Used as Cannon Fodder (Part Two & Three) Raw Food Beast...
The bloody smell of raw animal meat was extremely unbearable for Yun Jing, who had always been accustomed to a life of luxury. However, in order to have the strength to continue walking, he could only grit his teeth, bite into it, and swallow it whole.
Fortunately, the beast meat contained spiritual energy. Since he hadn't even begun his cultivation, he only needed to eat a few bites to fill his stomach.
Yun Jing took a sip of river water from the bamboo tube, suppressing the urge to vomit. Seeing that Fang Mengyao had no intention of leaving, he quickly closed his eyes to rest.
With that one blink, when Yun Jing opened her eyes again, she was dumbfounded to find that the original mountain forest scene had disappeared, and the surroundings had turned into an endless desert.
The sun was blazing overhead, and the sand beneath his feet was soft and fine. From the moment he realized he was in a desert, the air seemed to be filled with rolling heat waves, and beads of sweat began to appear on Yun Jing's forehead.
He took a deep breath and looked again. The desert appeared and disappeared intermittently. As if sensing something, Yun Jing chose a direction and walked towards it.
Fang Mengyao didn't even have time to look for Yun Jing, who had suddenly disappeared. She was casually thrown into another illusion array by the old ghost.
That illusion array was a large maze. Judging from the level of array formation she displayed, she probably wouldn't be able to get out even after the small secret realm ended.
Lin You had already experienced three mission worlds, but this was the first time she had ever seen a grassland. The boundless, vast, and magnificent feeling was something that could not be experienced by watching videos or taking pictures.
Ye Zhen was busy with work in modern times and had the pressure of mortgage and car loan payments, so she kept putting off her travel plans and never had the chance to see the grasslands. When she saw this scenery, she was full of admiration.
The world of cultivation is truly amazing. You don't even need to travel around anymore, and there are no climate-related issues. It's incredibly convenient.
Ye Xinghan looked helplessly at the two girls frolicking around. Although he had said that this illusion was not dangerous, it was just an ordinary grassy field with no flowers or trees. He didn't know what these two girls were so happy about.
The junior uncle who was taking care of the kids shook his head. Oh well, he was just bringing the two of them out to have fun anyway, let them do whatever they want.
"It's a pity we can't take pictures in the illusion, otherwise it would be even more perfect." Lin You rested her chin on her hand and lay on the grass. The grass was lush, soft, and comfortable, and with the gentle breeze, she couldn't help but yawn.
Ye Zhen took out a bunch of things to prepare for the picnic. They had almost thrown away all their stored food to make room, but they still had some spiritual fruits. Picnics are all about the ritual; what you eat is not important.
First, spread the snake skin of the Wind-Scaled Serpent on the ground as a tablecloth. Then, peel, pit, and cut the delicious fruit into pieces. Mix it with a milky-smelling fruit syrup and put it into an ice bowl made by magic.
The chilled spiritual fruit looked even more tempting. Lin You sneaked a piece and immediately squinted her eyes happily. This must be the cultivation version of fruit salad.
Ye Zhen made three more ice cups, poured in several kinds of fruit juice and tea leaves in a certain proportion, and even broke off some sturdy grass stalks to make straws, making it a cultivation-themed version of milk tea.
Lin You helped with the decorations. The ice bowl contained a fork woven into a little rabbit, and the glass was decorated with a small umbrella made of grass leaves. The two of them enthusiastically arranged the food and added a lot of small flowers as embellishments. It looked just like they were playing house.
Lin You looked at Ye Zhen, who was acting like a little girl, and couldn't help but smile happily. Compared to the character in the story who was always injured or on her way to get injured, Ye Zhen seemed much more at ease now.
Who says that the protagonist has to go through countless hardships and face death to level up?
Ye Xinghan reluctantly sat down on the ground, and under the encouragement of the two, she picked up a straw and started drinking milk tea, feeling more and more like she was taking two daughters out.
However, this thing called milk tea actually tastes pretty good, much better than the tea he got from the Third Elder.
Yun Jing came looking for him at this time. After suffering a serious illness in his youth, he was able to see through the disguise techniques of low-level cultivators.
As he grew older, this ability also became stronger, and he could now see through the disguises of late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.
He only began to learn about formations in the cultivation world after entering, yet he could intuitively know where to go.
Upon suddenly seeing people, and more than one at that, Yun Jing's first thought was to turn and run away. However, he knew that he could not escape from the cultivators and would only anger them, bringing even greater danger upon himself.
After seeing the three women clearly, Yun Jing secretly breathed a sigh of relief. For some reason, he just felt that the two female cultivators, whom he had met several times, would not harm him.
"This humble one, Yun Jing, pays his respects to all the immortal masters." Yun Jing bowed respectfully. As for why he didn't kowtow, he still remembered how he had scared these two away when he kowtowed last time.
"Wow, what a coincidence~" Lin You nudged Ye Zhen with her elbow and whispered in her ear.
You can run into him here? This must be a plot device to deliberately avoid the male lead and let Ye Zhen build up her relationship with the male supporting character.
Anyway, as long as the plot doesn't take a turn towards arduous struggles and near-death experiences, Lin You is quite happy to see this kind of harem-building drama.
Ye Zhen secretly glared at Lin You, then continued fiddling with her fruit platter as if nothing had happened, pretending that the matter had nothing to do with her.
But her eyes kept glancing at Yun Jing. And she had to admit, the boy was really good-looking, with red lips and white teeth. Especially now, with his hair disheveled and clothes in disarray, he was much more pleasing to the eye than when he looked so proper before.
Seeing that the two girls beside him did not respond, Ye Xinghan had no choice but to speak up: "You have no cultivation at all, so it seems that you have achieved your goal of getting here."
Yun Jing's heart skipped a beat. There was a hidden meaning in those words. Could it be that they had already discovered his scheme?
He hurriedly recounted his experience without reservation, explaining in detail how he met the female cultivator, how he followed her into the secret realm, and what he experienced along the way.
When he talked about how he seduced female cultivators, he looked up at Ye Zhen and gave her a pleading look.
Seeing that the three people in front of him were not angry, Yun Jing secretly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said, "I have been able to see through illusions since I was a child. I entered this illusion by accident and followed my senses all the way here, which is why I was fortunate enough to meet you immortal masters."
Everyone comes to the secret realm to find treasure, but these three have set up stalls here to eat, drink, and have fun. They probably can't find a way out.
Yun Jing didn't know if her ability would attract covetousness, but she would only be spared if it was useful to them.
In this secret realm, he had no means of self-protection whatsoever; if he encountered even one of the ferocious beasts, he would surely die.
Lin You nodded thoughtfully after hearing this. No wonder they always managed to catch Ye Zhen even after they were trapped in an illusionary realm.
The male supporting characters all have some auxiliary skills, so that they can team up to fight demon dungeons later on.
Ye Zhen was somewhat curious, "You have no cultivation, yet you can see through this illusion?"
"My abilities are limited; I can't say I've figured it out, but I can vaguely sense a way out," Yun Jing hurriedly replied respectfully.
After saying that, he tentatively added, "If you all don't want to put in the effort, I can go ahead and scout the way..."
Ye Zhen waved her hand, "No need for that. We just wanted to rest here because of the nice scenery. We'll leave when we're done playing around."
Yun Jing didn't have time to complain about how nice the overgrown scenery was; he just felt a chill in his heart. Even if these three wouldn't kick him out, a weakling like him couldn't keep up with their speed.
Seeing that the beautiful young man in front of her had turned pale and was swaying unsteadily, Ye Zhen thought he was hungry and kindly handed him a spiritual fruit.
"Are you worried that you won't be able to get out? Don't worry, once the secret realm closes, everyone will be sent out."
Ye Zhen casually offered a word of comfort, then asked curiously, "Your skill is quite useful. Was it something you were born with, or did you eat something strange?"
Lin You also joined in the study, saying, "Maybe they found some magical manual somewhere and learned it on their own."
Holding the fruit, Yun Jing felt a little more at ease. He shook his head and said, "I don't know how it came about. It just appeared suddenly after I got sick."
Ye Xinghan saw the two of them staring at each other, studying each other for a long time without reaching a conclusion, before finally speaking up to explain:
"For hundreds of years, demonic cultivators have ravaged the land. Humans and demons have lived side by side, supporting each other and forming many couples. This kid may have had demon blood in his ancestors and awakened the innate skills in his bloodline."
The junior apprentice, who had automatically taken on the role of a doting father, didn't miss any opportunity to teach the children. Seeing that the two still didn't quite understand, he continued the lesson:
"Innate skills are quite common among demons, and there are a few cultivators who have awakened innate skills, such as the sect master of the Xuanji Sect and the young master of the Wenxin Pavilion, both of whom possess innate skills..."
Ye Xinghan rambled on for a long time, but to sum it up, talent skills are not common for cultivators, but they are not particularly rare either.
Yun Jing, who had been listening to the lecture, finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was fine if he didn't care; he didn't want to be a rare species at all.
"This kid's skills are quite useful, and he's not bad looking either. If either of you takes a liking to him, you can keep him by your side to serve you."
Ye Xinghan spoke very casually, his tone remarkably similar to that of the woman Lin You had met in the first world, where the matriarch asked her son if he wanted to take this maid as a concubine, given her good looks.
Yun Jing, standing to the side, didn't seem to notice anything amiss. He quickly glanced up at the two of them, then quickly lowered his head again, a suspicious blush creeping onto his cheeks.
Lin You, ...?!
Ye Zhen, ...?!
No, why are you blushing, you're a boy?!
The two girls couldn't help but exchange a glance:
Is the cultivation world really this unrestrained?
As time travelers, we lost!
"I don't need it. I'm only interested in food. Beauty isn't for me!" Lin You hurriedly waved her hand in refusal. She had no interest in competing with Ye Zhen for the harem.
While Ye Zhen was struggling with her decision, Lin You quickly shoveled half of the fruit salad out of her bowl.
Ye Xinghan... well, he really is a foodie.
Thinking this to himself, he quietly picked up his bowl of ice and emptied it gracefully and quickly, lest she take it from him again.
Old Ghost in the center of the secret realm also picked up his ice bowl and poured it directly into his mouth. The sweet fruit, with its rich milky aroma, was served in the ice bowl, bringing a slight coolness.
Old Gui couldn't help but smack his lips, then gathered a bunch of fruit and continued making ice bowls following Ye Zhen's previous steps.
Some ordinary spiritual fruits, paired with milk-scented fruits that only little kids love, become this delicious when chilled.
One can barbecue and stew soup, and the other can make desserts and drinks. Looking at Ye Zhen and Lin You in the water mirror, Lao Gui was unusually conflicted. Which of these two girls should he choose?
Ye Zhen, completely unaware that she was being targeted, hesitated for a while before finally refusing.
The reason for the refusal sounded somewhat perfunctory: "My wolf cub doesn't like him, and if I really bring him back, he'll inevitably cause trouble."
Between being fluffy and beautiful, fluffy is definitely more important. Ye Zhen had already planned, "When I look for a partner in the future, I will definitely find someone that my wolf cub will also like."
Upon hearing her say this, Lin You coughed lightly, realizing that this request might be a bit difficult.
Cultivators don't have a problem with their throats, so when they heard Lin You cough, the others thought she had something to say and couldn't help but look at her.
Lin You coughed again and casually suggested, "Junior Uncle, neither of us needs them, why don't you take them in?"
Ye Xinghan's eyes widened suddenly as she looked at Lin You in disbelief. What made you have the illusion that I would need a male servant?!
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