"Senior Brother Bian."
A group of Lingyun Sect disciples rushed forward again, hurriedly administering first aid—stuffing him with pills, pinching his philtrum, and the like. They barely managed to preserve Bian Haifan's last breath, keeping him from dying on the spot.
Even so, they were shaken by Xia Ping's strength. If even Bian Haifan was no match for Xia Ping, then which of them could possibly defeat him?
"Come on, everyone, let's roast this Single-Horned Lava Leopard together. Today, the leopard meat is on me," Xia Ping said expansively. His hands moved with practiced speed as he immediately pulled out all manner of grilling tools, skinned the Single-Horned Lava Leopard on the spot, plucked its fur, added peanut oil, soy sauce, cumin, and other seasonings, then lit a fire.
Before long, a rich, mouthwatering fragrance drifted across the entire plaza. The whole Single-Horned Lava Leopard had been roasted a glistening golden color, enough to make anyone drool at a glance.
The Universe Sect disciples were all dumbfounded, frozen where they stood. This was a Universe Sect plaza, normally used specifically for sparring matches—yet now it had become a barbecue pit.
Of course, that was not the point. The point was that Xia Ping had actually roasted someone else's mount, this Single-Horned Lava Leopard, right in front of its owner.
"Come on, eat. Don't be shy," Xia Ping called out.
At those words, the Universe Sect disciples were tempted. This was ancient ferocious beast meat. Though it had not yet reached adulthood, its flesh contained abundant energy and was immensely beneficial for cultivation.
They immediately stepped forward, took out small knives, sliced off pieces, and began eating.
"Not bad, not bad. This is absolutely delicious."
"So this is top-grade ferocious beast meat! Senior Brother Xia's cooking is also top-grade—the grilling is