Feeling safe, the three climbed down from the tree. Xi Yan took out his dagger and began chopping at the bear's paw, as he assumed Elder Dan would have instructed him to do so.
After cutting off a bear paw, Elder Dan said, "That's enough. Xi Yan, go check the surroundings and process the bear paw while you're at it. One paw is enough for the three of us."
Xi Yan knew Elder Dan wouldn't leave, so he didn't ask any questions, just took the things and left. Once the person was out of sight, Elder Dan put away the bear: "When we get home, we'll skin it and make the bear hide. Time is frozen in the ring space."
Zhu Fanfan asked, "Won't Xi Yan ask where Xiong went? Does he know you have a spatial ability?"
Elder Dan glanced at Zhu Fanfan, utterly helpless: "In the entire world, besides the people in my Taoist temple, only you know this."
Previously, I didn't want to be remembered, so I never revealed it. Now I want to pass it on to the next generation, and I don't want them to be remembered because of it. So, unless I want to show off in front of her and get exposed, no one knows.
When Xi Yan returned, the bear paws had already been processed. Zhu Fanfan volunteered, "I'll go collect the dry branches."
Elder Dan waved his hand: "No need, young Xi can do it."
Xi Yan disagreed: "We're in the middle of nowhere now. If something unexpected happens, I need to conserve my energy. I'll go find some dry branches and roast them for you."
Elder Dan disagreed even more: "There are no large animals left on the mountain now, so you can just keep roasting them. Besides, Fanfan just killed the black bear, and he's no less powerful than you. In addition, I'm also stronger than you. If we join forces, how can we not protect you?"
Xi Yan directly objected this time: "I am a man, and I must protect you, the old and the young."
This concerns a man's dignity, and this is absolutely intolerable. He is in his prime, a young man, and cannot hide behind the elderly and children. He must shoulder the responsibility of respecting the elderly and caring for the young.
Elder Dan sneered: "You're only fifteen years old, what kind of man are you? Just do what the adults say. You can't even beat me, so it's not certain who will protect whom."
Zhu Fanfan asked curiously, "Brother Xi Yan, you're only fifteen years old?"
Brother Xi Yan has matured a bit; he looks like he's in his twenties. Mainly, his skin is quite dark, which makes him look older.
Elder Dan had something to say about this: "Girl, you don't know, he's an orphan. After the team leader found him, he was brought to the Dragon Team. During training, he couldn't control the amount of fire and always burned himself. Over time, his face turned black, and he looked like charcoal."
Xi Yan interrupted directly: "Elder Dan, I will do as you say, you don't need to expose my past." He also had his pride.
Elder Dan was finally satisfied. This child was still too young. Of course, he also wanted to tell Fanfan about the Dragon Group so that if he really joined the Dragon Group in the future, he could understand his temperament and know how to deal with people.
As Xi Yan's fire ability slowly roasted the bear paw, the aroma gradually spread, making Zhu Fanfan's mouth water. She had long heard that bear paws were a delicacy. When she was born, bears were already protected animals, and they would eat one thing and then go inside to work on a sewing machine the next.
What year was the Animal Protection Law implemented? I forgot. That's not important. It probably won't be enforced before she grows up. When that time comes, she'll go out into the wild and see what else she can find. She's determined to eat bear's heart and leopard's gall once, so that when people say she's brave, she can openly say that she ate bear's heart and leopard's gall.
Sprinkled with seasoning, the aroma was so strong it filled their noses. Zhu Fanfan's mouth was watering uncontrollably. The only problem was that the bear paw was quite large, weighing at least ten pounds. Could the three of them eat it?
As it turned out, her thinking was correct; they were so full they couldn't finish the food, and the three of them lay down, clutching their stomachs.
Among the things Zhu Fanfan packed was a mat, which was quite large; three people could easily squeeze in. Zhu Fanfan also took out a water bottle and poured water into three cups.
Elder Dan praised, "You girls are so thoughtful, you even took these."
Zhu Fanfan looked at the pile of things in front of her, including food, drinks, seafood, and even half a watermelon. Then she looked at Xi Yan and thought, "My brother has worked hard."
Xi Yan: ...This thing is really not heavy.
Zhu Fanfan looked at the items with regret: "Should we take them back?"
Elder Dan firmly objected: "No, I came here specifically for seafood barbecue. Let's rest for a while, and then continue eating."
Zhu Fanfan said, "Grandpa Dan, we won't miss this meal. My maternal grandfather is in Shanghai. If he wants to eat seafood, he will find a way to send it to us. There will be more in the future, and we guarantee that the seafood will be fresh and lively. We don't want to ruin our health just for a little food."
Although I understand pharmacology, the age-old truth is that a doctor cannot heal himself, and physical health is the most important thing.
Elder Dan glared at him: "We're not going home after this meal. Can't we digest it a bit and then eat again?"
No one could stop him from eating seafood. He had never eaten seafood before the liberation, but he had heard others say that it was incredibly delicious and had always longed for it. After the liberation, the Dragon Group provided him with good treatment, but the group leader insisted that seafood was a cold food and wouldn't let him eat much of it. He had wanted to have a hearty meal for a long time.
Zhu Fanfan didn't stop her. She respected other people's fate. After all, if she only had one year left, she would not only eat and drink well, but also travel around. That would make her life worthwhile. Anyway, she only had one year left. Whether she lived it recklessly or lived it miserably, she would still live it. Why not indulge herself for once?
Zhu Fanfan said, "Then let's grill it first and reheat it when we eat it. After all, the seafood isn't fresh, so we should deal with it as soon as possible."
Elder Dan had just agreed when he suddenly remembered something: "We've brought out all the seafood. Won't your grandma scold you when she gets back?"
Zhu Fanfan rolled her eyes: "You only realized that now? My grandma is so gentle. As long as it doesn't involve state secrets, the Zhu family always puts me first. It doesn't matter what we use."
So all the children in the compound envied her. Her grandparents both had high salaries, and all the family's expenses were spent on her. Before she came of age, she received a national subsidy for the family of martyrs. Even though her grandfather applied several times to cancel her subsidy, it was rejected each time. Besides, because of her alchemy, the hospital also gave her a subsidy, so she already had a salary and was not short of money at all.
Elder Dan was relieved: "Let's rest for a while. I'll tell you how to combine fire abilities and draw in heavenly fire."
Xi Yan stopped him, saying, "Elder Dan, the Heavenly Fire is too dangerous. Fanfan is still a child. It's better if you don't tell her."
In classical Chinese culture, celestial fire is associated with disaster; its descent signifies impending calamity, which is often uncontrollable. Fanfan is still a child; what if he tries to test it and encounters danger?
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