Central Plains Southern Region, Deep in a quiet bamboo forest far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, there is an elegant bamboo building hidden.
There are plenty of Spiritual Qi here and the environment is quiet. This is where Hong Ling is secretly placed.
In the bamboo building, Hong Ling was standing by the window, looking at the swaying bamboo shadows outside the window, gently stroking his bulging belly, with a touch of maternal tenderness and a touch of sadness on his face.
The birth of her child was getting closer and closer, and the longing for her husband Jiang Donghua became more and more intense in her heart.
"Dong Hua, where are you now? Are you okay? Our child will be born soon."
She murmured in a low voice, with both expectation and a hint of unnoticeable worry in her eyes.
At this moment, there was a burst of rapid and panicked footsteps outside the bamboo building.
A personal maid who had been with her for many years stumbled in with her face pale and her eyes red. Her voice was crying and uncontrollably trembling:
"Miss! Miss! It's not good!"
Hong Ling's heart tightened, and an ominous premonition instantly enveloped her. She forced herself to calm down, turned around and asked.
"What's wrong? You're so panicked, what happened?"
The maid fell to her knees with a pop, her tears rolling down like broken beads, and she burst into tears.
"Miss...Northern Region has sent news, we Hong Family, wuwuwu..."
"Hong Family What happened?!"
Hong Ling's voice suddenly rose in pitch, and her heart beat wildly uncontrollably. She stepped forward and grabbed the maid's shoulders tightly.
"Say it quickly!"
The maid raised her teary eyes and looked at Hong Ling's face that lost all color in an instant. She felt heartbroken and choked with sobs.
"Hong Family is gone! Just two or three months ago, Xuan Ming Sect suddenly launched an attack, saying that we Hong Family had stolen their valuable treasure and the whole family was wiped out overnight! Woo woo woo..."
Boom--!
This news was like a bolt from the blue, hitting Hong Ling hard on the head!
She felt her eyes go dark, the world was spinning, her body swayed suddenly, and she almost fell to the ground!
"No... impossible! You're talking nonsense!"
Hong Ling's voice was sharp and trembling. She grabbed the maid tightly, her nails almost digging into her flesh.
"Where's my father?! Where's my mother?! Where are my uncle and the others?!"
The maid burst into tears and shook her head in despair.
"Dead, all died in the battle. The head of the family, my wife, and the elders all died fighting to cover the clan's breakout..."
"What about my great-grandfather?!"
Hong Ling asked urgently, as if grasping the last straw.
"Great Grandpa, he has been in seclusion all year round, looking for opportunities to break through Dou Zun! He must be fine, right?!"
The maid stopped crying for a moment, then nodded with a hint of uncertain hope.
"Yes... yes, Miss. The Great Elder was indeed not in the clan at the time, and he should have escaped. But... but his whereabouts are unknown now, and no one knows where he is..."
The last glimmer of hope was shattered.
Hong Family, the home where she grew up, the relatives who loved her, and the familiar tribesmen were all gone overnight!
Only the great-grandfather whose life or death is uncertain and whose whereabouts are unknown...
The huge grief was like a raging tide, drowning Hong Ling in an instant!
Unable to hold on any longer, she suddenly let go of the maid, staggered back a few steps, and leaned against the cold wall.
"Pfft--"
A mouthful of bright red blood spurted out from her mouth, staining the clothes on her chest red.
His face was as pale as paper, his eyes were empty, full of endless sadness, despair and hatred!
"Xuan Ming Sect...Xuan Ming Sect!!!"
She let out an extremely shrill scream, her voice filled with heartbreaking pain and overwhelming hatred!
However, this extreme mood swing was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, completely arousing the energy and blood in her body that was already approaching its limit!
"Ah--!"
Hong Ling suddenly let out a painful groan and tightly covered his violently heaving abdomen with both hands!
An unbearable, tearing pain suddenly came from the lower abdomen!
She felt a stream of heat flow out uncontrollably, soaking the hem of her skirt!
"Miss! Miss, what's wrong with you?!"
When the maid saw this, she was so frightened that she quickly stepped forward to help him.
Hong Ling's forehead was instantly covered with cold sweat. She was gasping for air, feeling regular sharp pains coming from her abdomen that became tighter and tighter. Her eyes were full of panic and panic.
"The baby... the baby... is... going to be born!"
She gritted her teeth and squeezed out these words from between her teeth.
Deep in Jia Nan Inner Court, in a secluded valley, there are bright lights and constant laughter and laughter.
The bonfire was burning brightly and making crackling sounds, reflecting several young and energetic faces.
The air is filled with a mouth-watering rich aroma of meat and medicinal herbs, which mix together to form a unique atmosphere.
Jiang Donghua was rolling up his sleeves, standing in front of a makeshift grill, skillfully turning over a large piece of golden-colored animal meat that was sizzling with grease.
From time to time, he sprinkles some ground spice powder, or brushes a layer of sauce made with rare medicinal herbs, with smooth movements, like a chef.
Next to the grill, there is a large pot, in which bone soup is simmering. The milky white soup is rolling, and you can see several Spiritual Qi lush medicinal herbs floating in it.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk! Brother Jiang, I really didn't expect that! Your skills are simply amazing!"
Lei Lie was sitting on a big stone nearby, holding a roasted animal leg that was charred on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant aroma. He was biting into it, his mouth was full of oil, and he praised vaguely.
"Old Mu is better than Medicine Spirit Pavilion, ahem, better than the chefs in those big restaurants outside!"
Liu Qingsi Although he still maintained a cold expression, he also held a skewer of perfectly grilled meat in his hand, tasting it in small bites, with a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes from time to time.
Even Qin Xiao, who had just experienced a disastrous defeat and was still in a low mood, was aroused by the aroma. He was holding a steaming bowl of bone soup with a milky color and was sipping it.
After drinking the boiling soup, a warm current surged to his limbs instantly, making his body, which was a little tired due to excessive Dou Qi consumption, feel much more comfortable.
Hearing Lei Lie's praise, Jiang Donghua continued his hand movements while cursing with a smile.
"Nonsense! I am also an alchemist after all! Controlling the properties and heat of medicine is a basic skill!"
"Isn't it a trivial matter to make some simple Spirit Chef dishes that perfectly combine the effects of ingredients and herbs?"
He raised his eyebrows proudly and looked at everyone.
"How do you like it? Is it delicious? This is not an ordinary barbecue stew. There are a lot of good things added in it, which is very helpful for restoring Dou Qi and nourishing the body!"
"Delicious! So delicious!"
Lei Lie was the first to echo loudly and took another big bite of meat.
Qin Xiao couldn't help but nodded and said in a low voice.
"Indeed, not bad."
The pure energy contained in this meat and soup made him feel that his Dou Qi was recovering at an accelerated pace.
Liu Qingsi gave a slight "hmm" in approval.
The source of the ingredients for this sumptuous dinner is also quite extraordinary.
After the game ended in the afternoon, Jiang Donghua went directly to the depths of the mountain behind the Inner Academy in order to prepare for the celebration banquet.
With his current Four-star Dou Huang strength, it would be easy to deal with those monsters.
He casually killed a powerful monster with strength comparable to the seven human Eight-star Dou Wang - Crimson Flame Barbarian Bull!
The meat of this bull is not only tender and firm, but the Fire attribute energy contained in its flesh and blood is extremely pure, making it an excellent material for making medicinal meals.
At this moment, the most essential part of Crimson Flame Barbarian Bull is being transformed into delicious and tonic dishes by Jiang Donghua using his superb alchemy and cooking skills, and is being enjoyed by everyone.
Especially the perfect combination of flesh and blood and medicinal materials, not only the taste is extremely delicious, but also makes people feel warm inside the body after eating it. Dou Qi circulates much smoother, as if it has undergone a gentle medicinal power to temper the body.