Bibi Dong: What rabbit? In the wild, eating is king. (Requesting Follow-Reads, Requesting Recommendations)

"Xiao Han, the Saintess truly had remarkable courage."

After they had completely left the previous area, Gui Mei was unexpectedly the first to speak, praising what the two had just done.

In just a few words, they had made that solitary old stubborn fool, Dugu Bo, owe each of them a favor. What was more, they had even planted the thought of joining Spirit Hall in his mind.

Yes, in Gui Mei's view, someone like Dugu Bo would have refused on the spot if he truly meant to refuse. Saying that he needed to think it over meant that he was already tempted.

"Thank you for the praise, Senior Gui Mei. I merely saw that Senior Dugu was a man of temperament, which was why I had the thought of recruiting him."

"Stop being modest, kid. Spirit Hall has invited Old Poison more than once. No matter how generous the terms we offered, he never wavered. All he ever wanted was to live freely in this world."

Yue Guan shook his head. He could say that he knew Old Poison extremely well.

He had fought the man for half his life and understood his temperament well. The fact that he had not rejected Gu Han's invitation outright was a good beginning.

"But I really never expected Old Poison to be poisoned. No wonder he kept getting greener and greener."

Yue Guan sighed softly. That truly had been unexpected.

"It's actually nothing strange. Although Senior Dugu loves freedom, it's clear that he is someone who values loyalty and affection."

"When it comes to the lingering problems of his family's martial soul, if they can be resolved by paying some price, then given Senior Dugu's personality, he would not simply give up."

"After all, even if Senior Dugu does not think for himself, he will think for his descendants."

"Mm, that's true. No matter what, Old Poison wouldn't want to watch his son, grandson, or granddaughter live in pain for their entire lives just like him."

Yue Guan agreed with this point. He had heard the symptoms Gu Han had described for Old Poison, and Old Poison had admitted to them himself, so they could not be false. The moment Yue Guan imagined those symptoms happening to himself—

Yue Guan immediately shuddered and muttered inwardly, No wonder Old Poison's personality has become increasingly withdrawn. If I had to endure that kind of torment every day, I probably wouldn't be much better either.

"Still, Senior Sister truly had courage. She gave up a soul ring that was already within her grasp, all to gain more goodwill from Dugu Bo."

With a smile at the corner of his mouth, Gu Han praised Bibi Dong. She had only just begun to change, so he needed to praise her more and encourage her.

"It was nothing. We came here for the Purple Winged Demon Spider. As for a relatively common soul beast like the Man Faced Demon Spider, giving it up was no big deal."

Bibi Dong waved her little hand generously, her face full of pride. "Besides, trading one Thousand-Year Soul Beast for a favor from a Soul Douluo who might even become a Titled Douluo in the future—no matter how you look at it, that's a profit."

"Mm, Xiao Dongdong has grown up."

Yue Guan nodded with satisfaction.

"Enough of that for now. Purple Winged Demon Spiders are crafty. Although we have some information on this one, given how cunning it is, it probably won't be easy to find. Be prepared to stake the place out for a long time."

Gui Mei spoke up. Before coming here, they had received information about the whereabouts of a Purple Winged Demon Spider of a suitable age. But just as Gui Mei had said, it was cunning, incredibly fast, and exceedingly difficult to capture.

"Don't worry, you two. I understand." Bibi Dong nodded. That was precisely why she had bought so much food, as well as insect repellent and other supplies.

"Mm."

Gui Mei nodded. Since the Saintess had already prepared herself mentally, he said no more.

The group continued deeper into the forest for some distance, and the sky gradually darkened.

"Alright, it's getting late. This happens to be an open area, so let's set up the tents here."

"Yue Guan, it's been a long time since we've had any wild game. Stay here and protect the Saintess and Xiao Han. I'll go catch some soul beasts."

"Got it. Go on."

Yue Guan waved a hand. This was only the Thousand-Year Soul Beast area. With him here, even if a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast appeared, he could still get the two youngsters out safely.

"Then I'll go start the fire, Senior."

Firewood was plentiful in the forest. Gu Han gathered some dry branches nearby, took out a firestarter from his Soul Tool, and lit the campfire.

Come to think of it, if they brought along a Fire Attribute Spirit Master in the future, starting a fire would not be so troublesome.

"Junior Brother, let's have roasted chicken drumsticks."

As she spoke, Bibi Dong took out four or five chicken drumsticks from her Soul Tool. They had been cooked in advance and then Ice Sealed by Gu Han. Now that they were out, they only needed to roast away the ice before they could be eaten.

The meat might not taste as good as fresh chicken drumsticks, but they were not here on a sightseeing trip. Having something to eat was good enough.

"Mm, alright. Leave it to me."

Gu Han nodded and set up a wooden rack over the campfire. The distance was just enough that the flames could not reach it.

Gu Han placed his hand over it, only pulling it back after a while when he felt the heat.

After releasing the Ice Seal, he placed the five chicken drumsticks, frozen hard as rocks, onto the wooden rack.

For some reason, Bibi Dong seemed especially energetic. Squatting beside the fire, she stared with her bright, lively eyes at the chicken drumsticks, which had begun to sizzle and slowly release oil.

"Xiao Dongdong seems rather excited. What's gotten her so happy?"

After setting up the tents, Yue Guan walked over. Seeing Bibi Dong's excited little expression, he smiled and teased her.

"Hehe, I was always staying in Spirit Hall before. This time, I can finally come out and properly experience what it feels like to cook outdoors."

"Uh..."

Yue Guan was somewhat speechless, but then he shook his head with an amused smile. She was still just a child.

Since the chicken drumsticks had already been cooked, they were fully heated after only a short time over the fire.

"Senior Sister, here. Senior Yue Guan, this one is yours."

Gu Han skewered the roasted chicken legs on the prepared wooden sticks and handed them to the two of them.

"Thank you, Junior Brother."

"Mm."

Gu Han picked up a chicken leg for himself as well and took a light bite. The meat was indeed a little tough, but still acceptable.

Perhaps because of some psychological reason, Bibi Dong tore the chicken into strips with her little hands and put them into her mouth, eating with great relish.

Before long, Gui Mei returned with four rabbits in one hand.

"Haha, not bad luck. I caught a few Soft Bone Rabbits. We're in for a treat."

Gui Mei laughed heartily and tossed the rabbits, already bereft of life, onto the ground.

Bibi Dong sniffed with her delicate little nose, her bright eyes fixed on Gu Han. "Junior Brother, Junior Brother, I remember that in the martial arts stories you told me, the heroes often ate Roasted Rabbit. This time, I want to experience what eating Roasted Rabbit feels like myself."

Seeing Bibi Dong's excited pretty face, the corner of Gu Han's mouth twitched slightly. He teased, "I thought Senior Sister would say, 'Rabbits are so cute, why would you eat rabbits?'..."

"Hmph, I'm not that kind of person."

Bibi Dong turned her head away and muttered, "Besides, in the wilderness, you can't pass up anything edible. That's a basic rule for ensuring your survival, isn't it what you taught me?"

"Mm, Senior Sister really is smart. Then I'll help Senior Sister prepare the rabbits."