Outer Area.
It was getting dark.
Due to the distress signal, the three of them decided to wait for Xuan Zi and Zhang Lexuan here.
Huo Yuhao didn't mind. After all, the two had come to find him, so it didn't matter much. With Huo Yuhao standing guard, and Ma Xiaotao and Wang Dong having already achieved their goals, they could afford to relax for a while.
The two sat down to meditate and practice, quickly restoring their soul power.
While they practiced, Huo Yuhao took out a grill from his storage soul guide, thawed, peeled, washed, and skewered a large piece of fatty Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear meat.
Since Wang Dong hadn't done much in the battle, she woke up soon after.
Wang Dong's eyes lit up, and she swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Although she wanted to eat, she still cautiously reminded him, "Yuhao, I remember the teacher once told us that we must never make a fire where there are soul beasts."
"It's fine. We're just in the outer area, and I'm here. I can keep an eye on everything nearby," Huo Yuhao explained while skillfully cutting the bear meat. "This is the meat of the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear, a rare delicacy. It's also a trap for Elder Xuan Zi. I believe he'll show up soon."
"A trap for Elder Xuan Zi?" Wang Dong was puzzled. Could a simple barbecue really be related to a Super Douluo?
"Elder Xuan Zi's martial soul is very special. He has no resistance to delicious food," Huo Yuhao explained. The only way to lure the Chicken Leg Douluo out was to roast the bear meat into skewers!
Huo Yuhao roasted the meat strips, the iron skewers turning deftly in his hands as he controlled the heat with precision. Though there was no honey, the secret seasoning made it taste incredible. Soon, golden oil began to glisten on the meat, and a rich aroma filled the air.
"What a wonderful smell!" Ma Xiaotao was startled awake and immediately stopped her practice.
After a month of occasional feeding, she had long been won over by Huo Yuhao's cooking skills. She quickly joined Wang Dong, eagerly watching Huo Yuhao, her usual royal sister demeanor completely gone.
"Here, this is for you. Pour the drinks yourself," Huo Yuhao said, handing each of them a skewer of bear meat. He then used his cold air to chill the drinks he had prepared.
"Thank you, Yuhao!" As they bit into the meat, a rich yet not greasy flavor bloomed on their taste buds, warm and bright like the first rays of the morning sun.
The tenderness of the meat was beyond imagination, as if it had turned into thousands of delicate fibers dancing gracefully on their tongues, bringing an indescribable satisfaction and pleasure.
The fragrant gravy warmed their stomachs, instantly dispelling the tension and fatigue of the day.
The two exchanged a knowing smile, their eyes lighting up. "This is truly a rare delicacy!"
"Yuhao, your cooking skills have improved again!"
...
When Zhang Lexuan arrived later, she was greeted by this happy scene. Wang Dong and Ma Xiaotao were helping to clean and cut the bear meat, occasionally sneaking bites. Huo Yuhao was focused on grilling.
"Senior sister, you're here," Huo Yuhao greeted her, and Wang Dong also called out to her.
"What are you doing..." Zhang Lexuan pursed her lips slightly, looking puzzled. Perhaps she had come at the wrong time?
Huo Yuhao looked at her, his eyes seeming to see through her thoughts. "Senior Sister, you came at the right time. Let's eat together."
Like the weekly BBQ on Sea God Island, Zhang Lexuan had always refused Huo Yuhao's invitations, perhaps because of Beibei. Although it hadn't happened often, this was a good opportunity to improve her favorability.
"Yes, Senior Sister, this Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear meat is delicious. Let's eat while we wait for Elder Xuan Zi," Ma Xiaotao chimed in.
"Alright," Zhang Lexuan hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. Although Huo Yuhao had been found and the mission was complete, since Elder Xuan Zi was here, they could wait together. It was also to ensure the safety of her junior brothers! Even in the outer area, they couldn't let their guard down.
Taking the barbecue handed to her by Huo Yuhao, Zhang Lexuan's mood improved slightly, and she smiled as she thanked him. "Thank you, junior brother."
"You're welcome."
As she tasted the bear meat, she had to admit it was indeed delicious.
Just as Zhang Lexuan was savoring the barbecue, a sound of rushing air came from the sky. Looking up, they saw a yellowish light ball moving swiftly through the air before landing near their location.
"That's Elder Xuan Zi," Zhang Lexuan was the first to recognize him.
Xuan Zi touched down, looking shocked and anxious. "Is this the smell of Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear meat?"
The trap had worked, and efficiently so.
Huo Yuhao nodded. "Yes, during our trip to the Star Dou Forest, I happened to encounter a two-thousand-year-old Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear."
"Two thousand years? Yuhao, are you hurt?" Zhang Lexuan asked with concern. A two-thousand-year Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear was more powerful than an ordinary ten-thousand-year soul beast. Even veteran Soul Kings would have a hard time dealing with it.
"I'm fine," Huo Yuhao pointed to the bear meat, and everything was clear without words.
Zhang Lexuan added, "Yuhao, if you have any special needs for your third soul ring, you can ask us directly for help."
Xuan Zi laughed boldly. "That's right, Xiao Yuhao. If you have any soul beast requests, just ask me. I'll catch them for you."
Huo Yuhao shook his head. "I'll let you know if I need anything. As for the third ring... I've already absorbed it. There's no need to trouble the academy with a mere thousand-year soul beast."
With that, three soul rings rose from under his feet: yellow, purple, purple. This was naturally an illusion created by Huo Yuhao's second soul skill.
After careful consideration, he felt that a thousand-year third ring was the most appropriate. It explained why he had gone out alone and allowed him to maintain his image as an extremely talented individual.
Revealing a ten-thousand-year third ring would be too high-profile. He had a promising future, but he wasn't invincible yet. Better to wait until the fourth ring to naturally reach the ten-thousand-year level.
"That's good," Zhang Lexuan finally felt relieved, seeing that Huo Yuhao had everything under control.
[Achievement Triggered!]
[Achieved Zhang Lexuan's 'Protect Junior Brother' achievement. Reward: Moonlight Gu.]
[Moonlight Gu: A second-level Gu insect that can activate the Moon Blade Gu to attack. The attack power is three times that of the Moonlight Gu.]
[Evaluation: Sorry, little Light Gu, I'm not your Moonlight Gu.]
Xuan Zi immediately stepped forward. "Hey, Xiao Yuhao! This Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear meat is a rare delicacy. Can I have a taste?"
Seeing the hopeful look on his face, Huo Yuhao knew what he meant. "Elder Xuan, do you have any raw poultry eggs on you?"
Xuan Zi rolled his eyes. "What's so difficult about that?" With a flash of light, seven or eight colorful eggs appeared in his hand. "These are the eggs of the Colorful Golden Pheasant. Will they do?"
"Perfect. I'll show you the advanced version of barbecue later."
[Xuan Zi]
[Relationship: Friend]
[Achievement Mission: Barbecue—Want to Eat]
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