Barbecue Enters the Stomach, Nascent Soul Leaves the Body

Houtu eagerly took it, not caring if it was hot, and began to devour it.

Nuwa smiled charmingly, "Thank you, Young Master. You've worked hard."

Taking the roasted meat, Nuwa held it in her hand and examined it carefully.

It was golden yellow and glistening with oil.

A gentle sniff brought forth an unfamiliar, enticing aroma that made one's mouth water.

Though the scent was strong, it didn't overpower the fragrance of the meat.

Nuwa took a gentle bite.

Instantly, the flavors of various spices exploded in her mouth!

The meat was neither greasy nor gamey, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!

It was fresh and delicious with a unique flavor.

Truly, a taste fit for the heavens, rarely found on earth!

Nuwa chuckled and shook her head as she watched Houtu heartily eating meat. The taste of this barbecue was simply too tempting!

Even I can't resist, let alone Houtu, that gluttonous creature.

Seeing Houtu finish a skewer in no time, Nuwa could no longer maintain her composure and began to tear into it herself.

Her delicate fingers gripped the skewer, and she wolfed it down, finishing it in a few bites.

Casually discarding the wooden skewer, she seemed unsatisfied. Nuwa stuck out her small tongue, licking away the oil from her lips and the lingering fragrance on her delicate fingers.

"Young Master, do you have any more? It's simply too delicious."

Houtu had initially only found the smell enticing, but after eating, her appetite was thoroughly whetted.

Jiang Ping waved his hand潇洒ly, "Yes, there's plenty! But, ladies, you'll need to lend a hand."

"Certainly, Young Master. Just tell me what you need, and I'll do anything."

"Alright, these few skewers are almost ready. You just need to flip them a few more times. When you can't stand it anymore and want to eat, it'll probably be ready."

Houtu stepped forward and looked at the roasted meat in front of her. Her heart felt like it was crawling with countless ants, itching unbearably, wishing she could start eating heartily right now.

The meat on the grill sizzled, with glowing charcoal underneath.

Drops of hot oil slowly slid down the plump meat's grain, dripping onto the scorching charcoal, sending up wisps of smoke.

A unique smoky aroma filled the entire courtyard.

A faint sniff revealed a distinct fruity wood fragrance.

A slow inhale brought the savory aroma of the roasted meat.

It was intoxicating.

The barbecue, already fragrant from the charcoal, was further enhanced with the addition of salt and chili sauce, making it even more flavorful and appealing, looking absolutely delicious.

Houtu's stomach rumbled insistently, her mouth watered rebelliously, and her craving was fully ignited.

I can't take it anymore!

I want to eat now.

Houtu finally couldn't resist. While Jiang Ping wasn't paying attention, she directly grabbed a skewer of roasted meat.

Ignoring the heat, she took a huge bite, looking fierce and adorable!

Wow!

Amazing!

Her mouth was filled with fiery bliss, and the overwhelming satisfaction made Houtu groan involuntarily.

It's so delicious!

One chew, flavors explode!

Two chews, she feels like she's floating.

Three chews, it's like ascending to immortality.

Houtu felt her entire body become light, her Nascent Soul warm, and an unprecedented sense of comfort slowly pervaded her entire physical form.

Huh?

Why am I actually floating?

Where am I?

What's happening?

Houtu was completely bewildered. She looked down.

In the courtyard, she was standing there foolishly, her mouth wide open, stuffed full of roasted meat.

At this moment, the grease from the meat was dripping down the corners of her mouth.

Fortunately, Nuwa, who was busy, and the distinguished guest hadn't noticed her abnormality.

Houtu was filled with surprise and uncertainty; the current situation far surpassed her knowledge.

However, even though she was unclear at the moment, her cultivation realm remained. Although the Witch Clan did not cultivate the Dao, she often discussed it with Nuwa.

Therefore, she understood cultivation far better than the other Ancestor Witches.

Could this be what Nuwa called Nascent Soul Leaving the Body?

In an instant, Houtu was overjoyed.

She had finally reached this realm!

Nascent Soul Leaving the Body was something cultivators at the Heavenly Immortal realm could achieve.

Unfortunately, the Witch Clan was born without a Nascent Soul, relying entirely on their powerful physical bodies.

Although Houtu was born somewhat different, her Nascent Soul was still incredibly weak, equivalent to that of a cultivator at the Earth Immortal realm.

This was why she often sought advice from Nuwa, hoping to find a suitable cultivation method to strengthen her Nascent Soul's power.

With Nuwa's help, over thousands of years, Houtu had tried all sorts of cultivation methods, but none could increase her Nascent Soul's power by even a sliver.

She was extremely disappointed and had almost given up.

But today, she had encountered such a great opportunity and fortune.

What was even more unimaginable was that her Nascent Soul's power had directly increased by fifty percent!

It was almost comparable to a cultivator at the Heavenly Immortal realm.

Houtu pondered carefully and immediately understood. This must be the work of a supreme being.

Only a supreme being could perform such heaven-defying divine abilities, transforming the rotten into the miraculous, turning the impossible into the possible!

No wonder the supreme being wanted to eat barbecue for no reason; it was to bestow upon me this immense fortune and creation!

The supreme being is truly my reborn parent!

The increase in Nascent Soul power would greatly benefit my future cultivation realm.

Originally, I could at most reach the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm.

To achieve sainthood, it would only be possible if the twelve Ancestor Witches abandoned their past grievances and willingly fulfilled the path for one of them.

However, although the twelve Ancestor Witches were one entity, they were also independent beings.

Over countless years, rifts had formed between them, and each had their own thoughts. There was no possibility of them willingly merging.

Just as Houtu was thinking, a gust of wind suddenly swept past.

Within her Nascent Soul, a sharp pain struck.

Houtu awoke with a start. Nascent Soul Leaving the Body was extremely perilous, especially in her current state, where her Nascent Soul's power was not yet strong enough.

There was a high chance of being devoured by a Chaos Demon, or casually destroyed by other powerful beings.

If that happened, she would fall into a deep slumber, and it would be unknown how many tens of thousands of years it would take to awaken again.

Houtu dared not be careless and quickly circulated the cultivation method Nuwa had once taught her.

Her Nascent Soul's power gradually became as controllable as her own arm. After skillfully mastering it, Houtu quickly controlled her Nascent Soul to re-enter her body.

As soon as her Nascent Soul entered her body, she felt a sense of stability.

"Miss Wu? Miss Wu!"

"Ah, I'm here." Houtu was startled and responded in a flustered manner when she heard someone calling her.

Nuwa chided, "What are you spacing out for? Young Master and I called you several times, and you didn't respond."

In her panic, Houtu quickly explained, "No, I've just never eaten such delicious barbecue before, and I got lost in thought for a moment."

"Oh, that's good. I thought something unexpected had happened to you." Nuwa said meaningfully, hinting at something.

Houtu perceived the implication in her words and thought, The supreme being's actions are profound and unfathomable.

Even though I have gained such great fortune, it seems I cannot thank them in person.

I can only keep this kindness in my heart and repay the supreme being when I have the chance in the future.

"Miss Wu, why aren't you eating anymore? You were so greedy just now, and this look isn't like you." Jiang Ping said playfully, looking at Houtu's preoccupied expression.