Before long, Liu Yi had lit a fire on the gentle slope. Yuan Ya had washed the iron pot and fetched fresh water. After taking out provisions from the carriage, they began cooking over the fire.
"Ooo..." A sound like a wolf's howl arose from afar. Yuan Ya raised his head and murmured a few words to Liu Yi, then swiftly headed toward the source of the howl. He leapt across the hillside with astonishing speed.
Less than half an hour later, Yuan Ya returned, with bloodstains on his body and a dark object slung over his shoulder. Only when he reached the fire did Liu Yi see that it was half a wild boar! Yuan Ya then took out a short knife, expertly carved up the boar, threaded the meat onto branches, and began roasting it over the flames...
As the wild boar meat sizzled in the firelight and its rich fragrance spread through the air, Liu Yi was nearly drooling. He waited only for the meat to finish roasting before digging in.
"Liu Yi..." At that moment, Xiao Hua spoke. "Come over here."
"Yes, Daoist Master Xiao!" Upon hearing this, Liu Yi immediately rose and hurried over to Xiao Hua.
Xiao Hua patted his hand and took out a Grain Abstinence Pill, handing it to Liu Yi. "This is a Daoist Grain Abstinence Pill. After taking it, you will neither hunger nor thirst for seven days. Are you willing to take it?"
"This is an immortal pill. Daoist Master Xiao should keep it for yourself. I..." Liu Yi was startled. Recalling the rumors he had heard, he hurriedly waved his hands.
Xiao Hua said blandly, "I am only asking you... are you willing to take it?"
"I am willing!" Liu Yi answered honestly. "I was terrified of hunger