Following Big Brother Means Meat!

As the saying went, dragon meat in the sky, deer meat on the ground. Since he could not eat dragon meat for the time being, venison was still a good choice. Chu Fan had no intention of missing such a delicacy.

He cut off a large piece of venison, found some branches, and carved them into skewers with his dagger. He set up a rack, built a fire, washed the meat, and prepared everything step by step.

"Big Brother, look at that kid. What's he messing around with over there? Why does eating meat have to be so troublesome?"

Only good food must never be let down. Just wait, I'll have you drooling later.

"Only good food must never be let down?" Dancing Maiden froze for a moment. As she looked at Chu Fan, her eyes lost focus and she stood rooted to the spot. She had heard those words before. Once, someone had said the same thing to her.

When she came back to her senses, a trace of tenderness flashed through Dancing Maiden's gaze as she looked at Chu Fan, watching him quietly.

Chu Fan did not mind the trouble when it came to food and continued roasting the meat over the fire. In the past, he had not hesitated to spend three days and three nights making a single dish. For someone who loved cooking, no amount of time was too much for absolute deliciousness.

Watching the meat on the grill turn sizzling and golden, Chu Fan nodded in satisfaction. This was the second time he had roasted meat since transmigrating, so he naturally had a better grasp of it than the first time. This time, it had color, fragrance, and flavor. On top of that, he had deliberately chosen venison belly meat, making the texture even more tender and crisp.

"Big Brother, what are you doing?" Xiao Wu held a carrot in her small hands and took bite after bite from it. Her eyes remained fixed on the grill in Chu Fan's hands as she asked.

Chu Fan did not refuse and carefully explained how to roast meat. Xiao Wu listened with a fascinated expression, her eyes locked onto the golden meat. Her tongue swept across her thin lips as she cautiously asked, "Can I have some too? I'll trade these for it." Then Xiao Wu pulled two more carrots from the bag beside her.

Even a vegetarian couldn't withstand the temptation of my roasted meat.

"It's ready!" Chu Fan took the roasted meat from the grill and sprinkled it with his homemade seasoning. Instantly, a rich aroma filled the air.

"Here, this is for you." Chu Fan removed one of the better-roasted skewers and handed it to Xiao Wu.

Having never eaten meat before, Xiao Wu was drawn in by the golden color of the roasted meat. She tentatively sniffed it, and a burst of meaty fragrance rushed into her nose. An unprecedented taste spread through her entire body. She took a small bite, and the crisp skin exploded in her mouth. Her red eyes instantly widened, a glimmer of light flickering within them. After a long while, she let out a deep breath and said excitedly:

"It's so delicious! I've never eaten anything this good before."

Shocked by Xiao Wu's expression, Da Ming and Dancing Maiden also came over and began wolfing it down.

Having never eaten cooked meat before, they were naturally conquered by Chu Fan's roasted meat. They took huge bites of this earthly delicacy.

Er Ming naturally smelled the aroma of the meat. Seeing his big brother, aunt, and Xiao Wu eating roasted meat, his stomach let out a "Grrr~."

Chu Fan heard it clearly, and a mischievous smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Hehe, little brat, let's see how much longer you can hold out!

Dancing Maiden looked at Er Ming. Unable to bear the aroma of the roasted meat, drool was already streaming from his mouth. She smiled as well.

Er Ming lowered his head, his gaze darting about. He walked behind Da Ming, and while no one was paying attention, he snatched a piece of roasted meat from Da Ming's hand and swiftly stuffed it into his mouth. The fragrance instantly filled his mouth, and he could not help letting out a sound of bliss.

Er Ming looked at Da Ming again, his eyes full of longing. "Good brother, give me another piece. I ate too fast just now and didn't even get to savor it properly."

Er Ming was simply as crude as Zhu Bajie eating Ginseng Fruit.

"My roasted meat is only for my brothers." Chu Fan's voice rang out, and the implication could not have been clearer. As long as Er Ming acknowledged Chu Fan as his big brother, he could eat the fragrant roasted meat.

Let's see how much longer you can endure.

"Even if I starve to death, I won't call you Big Brother." Er Ming answered firmly, but his eyes kept drifting toward the roasted meat.

Watching Xiao Wu and Da Ming eat so happily made Er Ming suffer even more. The lingering taste from before churned in his mouth, and he could not help licking his lips.

"Mmm~ So fragrant. Look at this skin, even more golden and crisp than before. One bite, and it crackles in your mouth."

Chu Fan demonstrated with exaggerated movements and an intoxicated expression, making it impossible for Er Ming to endure any longer. He sheepishly walked up to Chu Fan and said in a low voice, "Um... B-Big Brother, I want some too."

Er Ming stared at the roasted meat from up close. Seeing that Chu Fan ignored his quiet greeting, he completely cast aside his pride and shouted, "Big Brother, your little brother is sitting here." He promptly dropped onto the ground, making even the grill sway from his weight.

Er Ming thoroughly demonstrated the power of delicious food. He said to himself, "Mm, Big Brother's skills really are excellent, aren't they?" Then he began eating the roasted meat, one piece at a time.

"Mmm, so fragrant!"

"Big Brother, I'll follow you from now on. There's meat to eat." Er Ming spoke while chewing roasted meat, calling him Big Brother so smoothly each time.

Da Ming rolled his eyes at Er Ming and said to Dancing Maiden with a smile, "Aunt, look at this kid. He changes his attitude so fast."

"Hahaha~"

Amid the laughter, an entire Unicorn Deer vanished in no time. Da Ming and Er Ming lay by the lake, their bellies bulging high as they let out sounds of contentment.

Nightfall

After a busy day, Chu Fan came to the lakeside under cover of night. The lake water was crystal clear, and the moon reflected on its surface. When the wind blew, ripples shimmered across the water.

"I've long heard that the lake in the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest contains the forest's source power. In that case, I might as well take a bath. I'll treat it like soaking in a medicinal bath in the forest. As the saying goes, soak in a bath whenever you can, and happiness will never be far away."

Chu Fan took off his clothes. The parts stained with oil gleamed even brighter under the moonlight. With a casual toss, he threw them onto the shore, then leaped into the lake.

At once, an unprecedented sense of comfort spread throughout his body. "Ah, this feels wonderful. Taking a bath every day really is great. It can wash away the fatigue of the day. As expected of a lake in the core region, its effects are easily a hundred times stronger than a medicinal bath."

Chu Fan immersed himself in the soothing lake water, humming a little tune as he savored the peaceful moment.

A voice rang out, and Chu Fan pushed aside the water plants near the shore.

His jaw dropped. If not for his remaining breath, he would have thought time had stopped.

Chu Fan saw Dancing Maiden, completely naked, walking in from the shore. Under the moonlight, her body seemed coated in a faint layer of silver, making her especially captivating.

Her pair of delicate, nimble jade feet slipped into the water, stirring layer after layer of ripples and stealing one's soul.

So beautiful. A beauty like this is simply a peerless treasure of the world.

Who would have thought that after having a child, she could still maintain herself so well?

Dancing Maiden was greatly startled, suspicion rising in her heart. That voice... Could Duke Chu be nearby?

Dancing Maiden soaked in the lake, a blush appearing on her cheeks.