Chapter 161 Young Beast

Su Yi paused for a moment and quickly understood.

This wild boar must have been sent by the Scarlet Flame Azure-eyed Beast.

"It is truly worthy of being an intelligent beast, knowing how to show gratitude," Su Yi thought to himself.

He took out the Royal Xuan Sword and chopped off the wild boar's leg. He carried it to the nearby stream, cleaned it, and then built a makeshift grill by the campfire. He hung the wild boar leg on it.

The flames roared, and soon the boar leg turned golden. Droplets of rich fat fell from the meat onto the fire, emitting a sizzling sound. The enticing aroma of the meat filled the air.

Su Yi squatted on the side and occasionally applied some honey and spices from his Ink Jade Pendant to the boar leg. His movements were quite skillful.

It was purely a matter of mood since he rarely had the opportunity to cook himself.

As he watched each boar leg turn even more golden under the influence of the seasonings, Su Yi couldn't help but feel his appetite grow.

"Even the delicacies of the gods pale in comparison to such a feast. Although it may not be as exquisite as dragon liver and phoenix marrow, it is superior because I made it with my own hands..."

Su Yi picked up the Royal Xuan Sword and cut off a piece of crispy, juicy meat. He dipped it in some seasoning and as soon as it touched his tongue, his taste buds were set free, filled with an extremely delicious flavor.

The meat was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, releasing droplets of oil with each bite. It was incredibly flavorful and delightful.

After taking a bite, Su Yi couldn't help but nod in approval. The fact that he made it himself made the experience more satisfying and enjoyable than usual.

He continued to enjoy his meal, alternating between sipping wine and eating meat, thoroughly enjoying himself.

When Tea Jin approached from a distance, there was only one boar foreleg left on the grill.

The aroma of the roasted meat made her unable to resist swallowing her saliva. Her beautiful eyes were filled with astonishment. This lazy guy actually took the unprecedented step of cooking the meat himself!

And it seemed to taste pretty good...

Tea Jin spoke softly, "Young Master, your clothes have been washed and are drying."

She was currently wearing a loose blue garment, her long black hair coiled behind her head. Her exquisite and radiant face had a pure and crystal-clear complexion, with skin as smooth and lustrous as white jade. Her large, enchanting eyes resembled autumn waters, captivating and alluring.

She appeared like a delicate flower after the rain, exceptionally fresh and beautiful.

Su Yi nodded and said, "Please put away the remaining boar leg for me."

The first half of his sentence brought joy to Tea Jin's heart.

But the second half made her expression freeze, her chest tightened, and an indescribable sense of disappointment surged within her. She secretly complained, how could I have expectations from this guy?

In his eyes, she was just a captive, and he would never consider her feelings!

Su Yi turned and walked away with his hands behind his back. "Of course, if you don't mind, you can have it for yourself."

"Eh... Huh?"

This sudden statement caused Tea Jin's previously low spirits to rise again, experiencing an emotional roller coaster.

"He clearly intended for me to eat it, but then he had to throw in a twist, leaving me uncertain. It's truly exasperating!"

After a moment of hesitation, Tea Jin muttered to herself and then squatted in Su Yi's original position, picking up the wild boar leg to enjoy.

With one bite, Tea Jin's mouth was filled with oil, and her cheeks puffed out. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with surprise. "Hmm... This guy's cooking skills are unexpectedly good?"

She had been hungry for a while and didn't have time to think too much. She simply indulged in the meal.

Already naturally beautiful, Tea Jin's cheeks plumped up as she devoured the meat, adding a touch of innocent charm to her appearance.

In the end, after finishing the entire boar leg, Tea Jin licked the oil stains off her fingers a few times. Then, she extended her rosy tongue and circled it around her moist lips.

She felt that from the time she left Yunhe County until now, this was the best meal she had ever had. It wasn't just incredibly delicious; it also put her in an unusually relaxed and comfortable mood.

"After you finish eating, come and collect the clothes. It's time to go," Su Yi's voice came from a distance.

Tea Jin quickly got up and hurried over.

Before, she had been somewhat resistant to Su Yi's orders, but after eating this boar leg, she no longer cared about such things.

"Flattery will get you everywhere," as the ancients said.

After collecting the clothes, the two continued on their journey. Along the way, Su Yi would occasionally stop at the mountaintop to admire the sea of clouds or sit by the stream to take a rest.

When he felt inclined, he would engage in a conversation with Tea Jin.

However, most of the time, he was like a leisurely traveler, marveling at the grandeur of mountains and rivers, contemplating the vastness of the world and appreciating the beauty of nature.

Tea Jin's state of mind also changed. Along the way, she seemed to forget about the troubles of the world and accompanied Su Yi, marveling at the morning sun and the evening clouds, surrounded by magnificent scenery.

It was an intangible experience that cultivated her character.

During the journey, Tea Jin also noticed that whenever they stopped to rest, there would be prey, such as birds and animals from the mountains, coming to them. It was all thanks to the Scarlet Flame Azure-eyed Beast's gratitude, which filled Tea Jin with deep emotions.

What embarrassed Tea Jin was that the roasted meat she made was bland and far inferior to Su Yi's. When Su Yi took a bite, he disdainfully threw it aside and took over the cooking.

Su Yi didn't mind sharing the leftovers with Tea Jin, and Tea Jin didn't mind eating such leftovers either.

There was no choice; the food made by Su Yi himself was indeed unbeatable...

Tea Jin felt fortunate several times to have such a sumptuous feast.

After several days...

Su Yi encountered a woodcutter in the mountains and, after a brief inquiry, learned that they would reach a place called "Yangku Town" after half a day's journey. Eighty li to the east from Yangku Town was Gunzhou City, known as the "heart" of the six counties.

It was noon.

Su Yi casually sat on a rock halfway up the mountain to rest, and soon, there was a dull thud from a distant heavy object hitting the ground.

Su Yi spoke indifferently, "Alright, today I will return to the secular world. From now on, there is no need for you to bring me food."

Unable to resist, Tea Jin looked into the distance and saw that the jungle was silent with no response.

But just half a moment later.

A white figure suddenly appeared on a distant cliff. It was about ten feet long, with snow-white fur and surrounded by raging flames.

It was none other than the Scarlet Flame Azure-eyed Beast.

However, in its mouth, it held a young animal with a black pattern on a white base. It resembled a small tiger, only half a foot long, with fluffy fur on its four paws and a cute appearance.

Tea Jin was startled. What was happening?

From afar, the Scarlet Flame Azure-eyed Beast prostrated towards Su Yi, lowering its head and emitting a low roar, expressing respect with a hint of supplication.

Su Yi's eyebrows furrowed, seeming to understand something, and he said, "Are you planning to let me take away your cub and educate it?"

The Scarlet Flame Azure-eyed Beast nodded repeatedly.

"This is interesting. If it were any other monster, they would be ecstatic and grateful to obtain the ability to transform and willingly serve others. But you are willing to give up this opportunity in exchange for the growth of your own child..."

As he spoke, Su Yi couldn't help but sigh.

At this moment, Tea Jin finally understood and couldn't help but be moved, her emotions in turmoil.

She had read the sect's classics and knew very well how difficult it was for monsters to "transform."

The higher their rank, the stronger their bloodline, the more difficult it was to transform!

Tea Jin was certain that with Su Yi's incredible means, if he promised to teach the Scarlet Flame Azure-eyed Beast the art of transformation, he could easily accomplish it.

But who would have thought that this monster would leave this opportunity for its cub?

How could one not be moved by this?

Just think about it, a rare ninth-rank monster that silently brought them "food" every day during these few days, and now it knelt on the ground, begging for a future for its cub. Who could not be amazed by this?

Su Yi fell silent for a moment, walked up to the Scarlet Flame Azure-eyed Beast, and bent down to pick up the cub. The little creature was clearly only a few months old, with black patterned fur on a white base, soft and smooth to the touch, with plump claws.

Being grabbed by the neck and lifted by Su Yi, the cub couldn't help but bare its teeth and let out a series of whimpers. But the sound was milky and not at all fierce, instead full of naivety.

Su Yi poked the cub's belly with his finger and said, "The aptitude is barely satisfactory, but I'm not sure if the true spirit blood contained in its bloodline is pure enough. Considering the favor you've done for me in assisting my cultivation, I can keep it by my side and educate it."

The Scarlet Flame Azure-eyed Beast was overjoyed, bowing its head to the ground, its emerald eyes filled with gratitude.

"But let me make it clear, I will never accept it as my disciple. If it behaves poorly in the future or fails to meet my expectations, I will drive it away," Su Yi said calmly.

In his previous life, a Golden-winged Great Roc knelt in front of his mountain gate, kowtowing for ten days and nights.

Impressed by its sincerity, Su Yi kept it by his side and allowed it to cultivate as a named disciple.

However, this little bird turned into a complete traitor after learning of his "death," even taking advantage of the chaos to snatch the "Heaven Melting Furnace" he had left in the Cave World!

Of course, Su Yi didn't care about those treasures; what he hated was the betrayal.

Without a doubt, when he returned to the Great Wilderness in the future, he would stew that Golden-winged Great Roc with the Heaven Melting Furnace.

Only by doing so could he vent his hatred.

It was this lesson that made Su Yi cautious, even when dealing with his closest sister-in-law, Wen Lingxue. He only taught her the secrets of the "Mysterious Essence Spiritual Technique" up to the fourth realm of martial arts.

As for the secrets of higher realms, he planned to give them to her later...

This was called being bitten by a snake once, fearing the well rope for ten years. Su Yijun's tolerance was broad, but he was ultimately a living human and couldn't escape worldly concerns.

That's why he made it clear to the Scarlet Flame Azure-eyed Beast at this moment.

The beast continued to kowtow, seemingly indicating its understanding.

Seeing this, Su Yi sighed softly and thought to himself that having such a little thing by his side in the future would somewhat damage his dignity...

Hmm, it wouldn't be bad to give it to Lingxue as a playmate later. After all, it was the descendant of the Scarlet Flame Azure-eyed Beast. If properly trained, it could even serve as Lingxue's bodyguard...

With this thought, the slight resistance in Su Yi's heart disappeared, and he handed the cub he was holding to Tea Jin not far away.

Tea Jin's eyes gleamed, and she carefully held the cub in her arms. Her face was filled with tenderness and joy.

This little creature, with its black pattern on a white base, had a tiger-like appearance and was incredibly cute. Its fur was glossy and smooth, and its half-foot-sized body curled up, plump and soft to the touch.

The more Tea Jin looked at it, the more she liked it. Unable to resist, she affectionately rubbed her cheek against the cub's head, her face full of doting smiles.

No matter how beautiful a woman was, she was still a woman and couldn't resist the charm of such a furry cub.