Who Is Sang Ying?
The aroma of food filled the cave, and the tender ribs, roasted over the fire, dripped with oil that sizzled onto the firewood.
Sang Ying slapped away Fang Chi's hand as he reached for the meat, saying helplessly, "It's not cooked yet, wait a little longer."
This was the meat of a fourth-tier Steel-Fang Pig. The three of them ran into this fourth-tier Demon Beast when they returned to the cave. It wasn't afraid of death and wanted to teach them a lesson with its steel tusks.
As a result, he wasn't paying attention and ran straight into Fang Chi's knife, dying instantly.
Although Sang Ying and the other two were not particularly fond of food, these things were naturally more delicious than Grain Avoidance Pill.
Looking at the Steel-Fang Pig they had just acquired, Fang Chi and Hai Tingzhou simultaneously turned their gazes to Sang Ying.
Sang Ying: She shouldn't have tried cooking in the first place!
Even if she regretted it, Sang Ying had already taken on the job of cook. But she wasn't at a disadvantage, since Hai Tingzhou would only burn the food if she took on the other two.
And Fang Chi... she could blow up a pot.
The three of them initially made several stone pots specifically for making soup, since there were many Spirit Plant in the dense forest, which would be beneficial to them. However, without exception, all of these stone pots were destroyed by Fang Chi.
Heaven knows that apart from that first bite, Sang Ying only ever asked her to watch the pot when she was busy!
In short, after witnessing the two men's "skills," Sang Ying would never again entrust such an important task as cooking to them.
Doing it myself is busier, but at least I get to eat. Leaving it to them... sigh!
The aroma of the roasted meat grew stronger and stronger, but it was blocked by Hai Tingzhou's formation and couldn't escape the cave, causing the tempting smell of meat to linger around their noses.
Even the little snake, who was initially heartbroken for its fellow Demon Beast and refused to join them for the meal, couldn't help but start wriggling around Sang Ying, trying to attract her attention.
"Is it ready yet? I feel like it's ready to eat already!" Hai Tingzhou couldn't wait any longer.
Fang Chi, who was standing to the side, had been eyeing it for a long time.
Seeing their expressions, Sang Ying couldn't help but chuckle, "Alright, alright, that's enough, hurry up and eat!"
With Sang Ying's approval, Fang Chi took the lead and took the meat ribs from the fire. He then used his small knife to cut off the tenderest and most appetizing piece and handed it to Sang Ying first.
This seemed to be a tacit decision between her and Hai Tingzhou. After all, if they wanted to eat good food in the future, they would still have to rely on Sang Ying, so naturally they should try to please this chef.
Fang Chi distributed the meat very tactfully, taking care of almost everyone, even the newly joined little snakes were given a piece.
It swallowed the piece of meat, which was four or five times the size of its head, in one gulp.
Hai Tingzhou watched, worried it might choke.
However, this worry is unnecessary. Once the meat enters the stomach, it's as if you've entered another space, and there's no chance of choking.
Seeing this, Hai Tingzhou ignored it and was about to open his mouth to bite into the sizzling oil when he saw Sang Ying and Fang Chi opposite him suddenly stand up and draw their respective Law Artifact.
"How come..." Hai Tingzhou swallowed the last word, because he quickly sensed a powerful pressure rapidly approaching them!
Without a second thought, Hai Tingzhou immediately put away the roasted meat, tucked the small snake from the ground into his robes, and quickly stood behind the two to form a protective formation.
The tacit understanding developed over dozens of days allowed Hai Tingzhou to know what Sang Ying wanted to do without her having to say a word.
The Spirit Stone shot out and scattered around, quickly forming a small defensive array.
The defensive formation created by Hai Tingzhou is not just for defense; it also reflects attacks back to the attacker.
This was the first array formation he learned from Bai Qinglong.
"Is it a human or Demon Beast?" Although Hai Tingzhou could sense the danger, he couldn't accurately detect it like the other two.
Sang Ying said with a stern face, "They are people, and more than one!"
Cultivators cannot detect the cultivation level of those far stronger than themselves, so Sang Ying could only sense a powerful being approaching them.
"Can't we run away?" Although it was a bit embarrassing to say that, Hai Tingzhou still believed in the principle of running away if you can't win.
This time, Fang Chi answered him, "It's too late!"
If they could have run, they would have left with Hai Tingzhou as soon as she and Sang Ying discovered the danger.
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the huge rock blocking the entrance to the cave exploded with a deafening roar.
Fortunately, protected by several layers of formations, Sang Ying and her companions were unharmed. However, given the other party's blatant behavior, their intentions were likely malicious!
As the dust settled, the group strolled leisurely into the cave, completely blocking the entrance.
Leading the way was a richly dressed young man, followed by seven others who seemed to have a more imposing presence, yet subtly appeared to respect him.
Sang Ying guessed that this must be a scion of some cultivation Aristocratic Clan, who probably heard somewhere that there was a great treasure on Gleaming Gold Island and came here to search for it.
Another young man in black, carrying a sword, was also protecting the young man. The young man in black looked unfathomable and probably had more than just the Golden Core cultivation level.
Such a powerful cultivator shouldn't be at the beck and call of that young man.
Sang Ying was unaware that she had almost completely guessed the background of the group opposite her. As for the man in black, he was someone the young man had recruited along the way.
"Which of you is Sang Ying?" the young man asked first.
Sang Ying and Fang Chi exchanged a glance, and Sang Ying took the initiative to ask, "May I ask who you are, and what business do you have with me?"
The young man didn't reply, but a short man emerged from behind him and spoke on his behalf, "This is the third young master of the Zhao Household of Central Province. A man named Sang Ying took our young master's things. If you know what's good for you, step forward and hand them over with both hands, or you three will surely not see the sun rise tomorrow!"
The Zhao Household of Central Province?
That was indeed a major cultivation clan in the Central Province, with a Soul Leaving Stage over it, making it no less powerful than a small sect.
Sang Ying frowned, suddenly feeling a sense of unease.
"Third Young Master Zhao, you must have mistaken us for someone else. None of us know anyone named Sang Ying. Besides, you have so many people with you. It wouldn't be easy for someone to take your things!" Sang Ying didn't reply, but Fang Chi spoke up to defend himself.
The other party clearly didn't want to waste time on them. With a wave of his hand, Third Young Master Zhao had someone escort a girl out of the crowd.
Sang Ying was puzzled at first, but after seeing the girl's appearance, she couldn't help but bite her cheek.
It's that scourge Su Fuyun again!
"Junior Sister, long time no see?" Even though she was being held captive, Su Fuyun was still pleased to see Sang Ying's unpleasant expression. "Aren't you happy to see me, Junior Sister? I brought this Third Young Master Zhao here specifically to see you!"