Chapter 285 I am a little fish (40)
Chapter 285 I am a little fish (40)
Meng Li's move bought some time for the previous cultivators. Except for a few who were truly powerless to turn the tide, the others successfully escaped to a safe place.
The cultivators in the array weren't too stupid. After Meng Li threw the naked man over, they immediately woke up their companions, used some kind of talisman to dart away, and arrived right next to Meng Li and Jing Li. The two groups stared at each other.
One of the cultivators who had been awake just now reacted and hurriedly bowed, saying, "Thank you for your help, fellow Daoists."
Meng Li ignored her, and Jing Li felt a little embarrassed. He touched his nose and said, "You flatter me."
Meng Li threw the naked man not to save anyone, but to prevent the puppet from appearing in the wrong position at night, and to torture those men so that they could die in more pain.
The junior cultivators didn't say much. Perhaps they sensed the demonic aura, or perhaps they recognized Meng Li, they pushed and shoved each other and ran away quickly.
The massacre was drawing to a close. The swarm of beasts, forming a ravenous snake, was no longer showing signs of ending. The large bird in mid-air slowed down, and the giant loach was also congealing its slime and slowly sinking.
Meng Li asked Jing Li to wait there for a moment, and then disappeared on the spot.
Jingli didn't have to wait long before she returned, carrying a slightly messy, fishy smell.
Meng Li tossed a small ring over, gesturing for Jing Li to take a look.
Jingli obediently did as she was told, but was then startled by what was inside.
The ring was a storage space, not very large, and not completely full, but what was inside greatly impressed Jingli.
Besides the treasures that Ah Huo had given them and that they had found themselves, which were unique to this snow mountain, there were also the fresh corpses of about ten gray-white giant beasts, the bones and feathers of three large birds, and a large jar of slime contained in a special container.
this is not……
Jingli's surprise was so obvious that Mengli couldn't help but smile.
"It wasn't a wasted trip."
Taking advantage of someone's weakness to kill them, Meng Li seemed to be well-versed in this tactic, seizing the last moments of the massacre to capture the monsters whose mobility was reduced.
It was definitely worth the trip.
After this incident, it was already dark.
Ah Huo has already replied, and the three of them have agreed to meet at Meng Li and the others' current location before it gets completely dark.
Taking advantage of the break, Meng Li took out two portions of beast meat from her ring. One portion was the large bird meat she had prepared beforehand, and the other portion was taken from the gray-white behemoth.
Cultivators don't need to eat much, nor do they have much interest in food. Apart from the time they met with Lu Mingguang and the others, Jingli had never seen Meng Li cook for them.
For her to cook under these circumstances, it must be something truly exceptional.
Meng Li's inner world was well-stocked. She took out a small grill and some seasonings unique to this world, flicked her finger to create a ball of fire, which landed precisely under the grill and ignited a small flame.
Just as Jingli had guessed, the two kinds of meat released some oil under the heat of the flames, and their unique aroma immediately spread, which was truly delightful.
As the meat slowly cooks and seasonings are added, the aroma gradually intensifies, while a faint layer of spiritual energy envelops it, making one's mouth water just by smelling it.
Ah Huo seemed to arrive right on cue.
Compared to his daytime appearance, he was more casual at this moment, with his long hair loose, only the upper part of his hair gathered into two bunches and loosely pinned behind his head, and his clothes were not so formal, but loose and casual, as if he had come for a night stroll with a candle.
Most of the people who entered the formation already knew the rules for the night, and since there was nothing else to cover them except the cliff face, there was no one around.
There were only the four of them. Ah Huo, like his attire, sat down next to Jing Li in a lazy and nonchalant manner.
"It smells so good." After saying that, he looked at the small bulge in the cloak, "Still not awake?" He was referring to Chun Xiaopian.
Jingli shook her head: "I slept all day."
Ah Huo simply nodded: "Call him to get up and eat something in a bit."
He must have known something, but he didn't continue the question and instead started talking about barbecue.
It turned out that after Meng Li sent the signal to Ah Huo during the day, Ah Huo also went to wait nearby. Before the slaughter ended, he and Meng Li each killed more than ten animals.
However, he lacked Meng Li's third-person perspective, failed to fully grasp the pattern of the three large birds' appearances, and didn't go to the lake with them, naturally missing out on two kinds of spoils.
The hide of this giant beast is very thick and has a good heat-insulating effect, while the outer flesh is extremely tough. These can all be made into corresponding magical artifacts.
Beneath the outer skin and flesh lies a layer of delicate, tender meat that is neither fatty nor greasy but has a good chewiness—this is the part they are currently grilling.
In addition, the internal organs and blood of the giant beast can also be used as raw materials for alchemy, and there is almost nothing useless about its entire body.
The same goes for the large bird; its skeleton is extremely hard, making it an excellent material for forging weapons. Its feathers can be used to make some special tools, such as the feather banner that Meng Li used for measuring in the first formation.
Needless to say, the meat is amazing, especially its huge wings. Peel off the outer layer of defense, and the meat inside is tender and bouncy. One bite and the juice bursts out. Jingli ate so much that she wished she had more stomachs.
When it was time to eat, Jingli listened to Ah Huo wake Chun Xiaopian up. The little guy was still listless, but he was very enthusiastic about eating, devouring his food like a little pig.
Ah Huo and Meng Li ate very politely. The four of them finished their portion of meat, and it was already getting dark.
Before Meng Li could sense any connection between the man she had thrown out and herself, she looked at Ah Huo and asked, "How much longer?"
Jingli thought she was asking when the puppet would appear, and Ah Huo replied, "Soon."
But as he said this, he glanced at Chun Xiaopian without any attempt to hide it, then looked at Jingli, his eyes carrying a slightly frivolous smile.
Jingli understood some things, yet also didn't quite understand others.
It was either a matter of blessed land or fragments, so Jingli didn't dwell on it and returned a clear look.
Ah Huo chuckled softly.
Meng Li had already packed up the things she had taken out. The ground was trembling slightly, but the group was prepared and not nervous at all.
There were no puppets or barriers at the lake, so the puppets must be gathered around the giant snake tonight.
Meng Li pursed her lips, probably thinking it was too good for those men who threw it to the big mudfish.
The group set off towards the place where the giant beast had appeared.
Meng Li and Ah Huo had the foresight to mark their location, so even though the snow mountain was alive, it didn't add much obstacle to their progress.
Upon arrival, the barrier was already in place, and from afar, one could see countless tall puppets within it, resembling a dense cluster of buildings in a modern city, a dark and imposing mass.
Meng Li told everyone to get ready, took out some talismans and disposable array plates, set them up, and then her fingers flew across the screen.
Spiritual energy gathered between her fingers, and a feeling similar to weightlessness washed over her. Jingli's vision blurred, and she found herself in a new place.
They entered the barrier.
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【small theater】
Chun Yuanyuan: No, doesn't this world have any romantic subplots?! (Shouting)
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