Li Mo watched the prepared wolf meat and took the initiative to start a fire.
Pu Buqi found many branches and propped up the wolf meat, then began to roast it.
“Why don’t you use divine power to ignite the fire and cook it, but instead use wood to start a fire?” Li Mo didn’t understand. He could clearly use divine power to cook it directly, yet Lao Tian’gou had instructed him to pick up firewood.
“You wouldn’t understand this, would you?” Pu Buqi smiled mysteriously and then explained:
“We used to directly use divine fire to cook it, but the taste was terrible. Later, the young master told us that roasting meat requires an open flame, cooked slowly. This way, it becomes crispy and tender, with juicy meat that is easy to eat. Combined with the seasonings the young master provided, it’s absolutely a delicacy. You’ll know in a moment.”
Meat cooked by divine power was no different from dead meat, tasteless.
“Is the young master also so particular about food?” Gu Xinyi asked doubtfully.
“The young master is not from the Divine Realm, so he is very particular about food,” Lao Tian’gou nodded.
Gu Xinyi nodded as if she understood.
As the wolf meat was slowly roasted by Lao Tian’gou and Pu Buqi, it began to smoke, and its aroma wafted out with the changes in the meat. The smell of roasted meat could be detected from afar.
“Lao Tian’gou, did your husband teach you all this?” Mu Yunchen asked, watching the skilled Lao Tian’gou.
“Replying to Madam, we learned all this from the young master’s hometown. Once, when we went out for a late-night snack with someone named Jack Ma, we had roast whole lamb. We witnessed the entire grilling process, so we became self-taught.”
Lao Tian’gou patiently answered Mu Yunchen’s question.
Mu Yunchen was Xia Feng’s wife, so she had to be treated with utmost respect. After all, Xia Feng didn’t treat them as servants, but they knew very well the difference between master and servant.
Gu Xinyi had already learned about Mu Yunchen’s relationship with Xia Feng on the road. While respectful, she also felt a bit envious.
What woman doesn’t love the strong?
The stronger the man, the more the woman loves him.
However, she knew her place. Xia Feng, a Divine Emperor, was not someone she could hope for. This parting might be their last meeting.
At least this time, accompanying Xia Feng out, she had a glimmer of hope. Xia Feng was still her savior, and that was enough.
One must know contentment and not be too greedy, otherwise, great misfortune might befall them.
Gu Xinyi understood this principle, so she became easily satisfied.
Upon hearing Lao Tian’gou’s explanation, Mu Yunchen’s heart yearned for Xia Feng’s hometown.
But she knew she couldn't go there. Xia Feng was not from the Divine Realm.
After about half an hour of idle chat, the wolf meat was fully cooked. Its fragrant aroma spread everywhere, making one’s mouth water just by smelling it.
“It smells so good. You were right, meat roasted slowly over an open flame like this does smell amazing,” Li Mo licked his lips, looking ravenous.
Even the Lord of Myriad Underworld, who had been silent, turned his gaze.
“Alright, let’s add some seasoning and start eating,” Lao Tian’gou said, taking out several bottles of seasoning and sprinkling them on the wolf meat.
These were all seasonings for barbecue, such as salt, pepper, cumin, chili, and so on.
As Lao Tian’gou sprinkled the seasonings, the meat aroma became even richer. Li Mo swallowed and asked, “Can we eat it now?”
“Yes.”
Lao Tian’gou said, then found a piece of the best meat and respectfully handed it to Mu Yunchen, saying, “Madam, please, you first.”
“Everyone, please don’t be so formal. I’ll serve myself,” Mu Yunchen felt a little embarrassed to enjoy everyone’s service, as she was only associated by name, and there was no actual development with Xia Feng. After all, her maidenhood remained intact.
“Okay, everyone, let’s start eating meat and drinking wine.” Lao Tian’gou then produced a bottle of Maotai wine.
The group feasted heartily outside, while Xia Feng had already ventured deep into the Dragon Pool Secret Realm.
Xia Feng made no stops, heading towards the deepest part at the fastest speed. While outside, he could still encounter many cultivators.
As Xia Feng ventured deeper, the visible cultivators became fewer and fewer.
When he reached the middle section, a Divine Emperor cultivator with seven people called out to Xia Feng, “Brother, it’s dangerous further in. Getting closer to the inside is the deep area.”
In response to the kind reminder, Xia Feng turned and smiled, “It’s alright. You cannot proceed further. What’s inside will be dangerous for you.”
After saying this, Xia Feng quickly disappeared from their sight and continued towards the deepest part.
Wherever Xia Feng went, all dangers automatically parted ways. What was an exploration for others was as simple as strolling through a garden for Xia Feng.
After some time, Xia Feng finally reached the deepest part of the Dragon Pool Secret Realm.
The deepest part was completely different from the outside. There was a pool in the deepest part, which might be the origin of the name “Dragon Pool Secret Realm.”
Upon arriving at the deepest part, Xia Feng felt a force emanating from the deep pool.
It was this force that he had sensed from outside.
Had he misunderstood?
Xia Feng frowned. Besides this force, Xia Feng found nothing else.
Just then, the pool water began to ripple, and the entire space was filled with the power of the Sacred Realm. A voice echoed from somewhere:
“You’re here.”