Chapter 228: Eat Grilled Fish Together!
Three days had passed, and Yun Yun's external wound had finally improved. During that time, El painstakingly cooked suitable meals to aid her recovery, while Xiao Yan ensured Yun Yun's condition remained stable.
In between, Yun Yun observed the interaction between the two of them, and finally drew a conclusion about the uniqueness of their friendship.
Xiao Yan was like a warm fire, full of vigor and cheerfulness, while El was more like calm water, cold and unpredictable, but still providing balance.
Despite their opposites, they have a unique harmony that makes for an interesting and unexpected friendship.
Without realizing it, being around them made Yun Yun feel comfortable. All this time, her life had only centered on cultivation and responsibilities as a leader, with no room for the warmth of friendship like this.
However, being with El and Xiao Yan, he felt something different like having two unique younger brothers with their own way of personality.
Currently, the three of them sat around the campfire inside the cave, enjoying the quiet atmosphere of the cave night.
On the fire, the three fresh fish that Xiao Yan had just caught were being slowly roasted, giving off an appetizing fragrant aroma.
The light of the campfire reflected their shadows on the cave wall, creating a warm atmosphere that they rarely felt in the midst of this world full of dangers.
Xiao Yan turned to Yun Yun with a friendly smile. "Dajie, how is it? Are your wounds getting better?" he asked, his voice showing genuine concern.
Yun Yun stared at the fire for a while before nodding. "My external wounds have improved in these two days. But the seal on my body... I still need a few days to break it."
Hearing that, Xiao Yan immediately replied, "You can stay here. The Magic Beasts will not find you." He glanced at El, as if asking for approval.
El who noticed Xiao Yan's gaze only replied briefly, her voice remaining flat and cold. "Ji does not mind." he said, briefly, but his demeanor continued to watch the bonfire in front of him.
Yun Yun looked at the two with a thoughtful gaze, then smiled slightly. "Are you sure?" she asked with a frown.
She still found it hard to understand how two young men of Dou Zhe's level dared to venture into Magic Beast Mountain, a place fraught with danger.
Moreover, after observing their energy over these few days, Yun Yun realized something that made her even more astonished.
"With only a Dou Zhe level, you guys dare to enter the Magic Beast Mountain. Moreover, you seem to be using a low-level Qi Method." She said while looking at Xiao Yan.
Then, her gaze turned to El. "Then, your friend... does not seem to have used any Qi Method while practicing yesterday. His Dou Qi is still milky white."
That statement was the result of one of his observations yesterday, which was based on the conversational interaction between Xiao Yan and El.
During the Qi Method practice since she had been with Xiao Yan, El had never cultivated the Path of Poem, but rather focused on utilizing the Total Breathing Style Technique to absorb natural Dou Qi.
However, El did not actually absorb natural Dou Qi like other practitioners; he favored the practice of controlling the flow of Dou Qi in him body.
This abnormal condition was what allowed him to passively absorb natural Dou Qi at all times, without the need for great effort.
It was obvious that this effect was much more effective than ordinary practitioners, El could break through more realms as if it was like drinking water.
Although El was already accustomed to controlling the flow of Dou Qi, he felt it wouldn't hurt to continue practicing.
This practice was essential for refining the manipulation of Dou Qi, building a stronger and more precise foundation for controlling energy in the future.
Furthermore, although El's Dou Qi lacked natural attributes, Yuri had once said that El was very suitable for dual cultivation.
As a man, El naturally had a natural connection to the Yang element.
Therefore, even without a Qi Method that provided a certain element or not knowing the element type of Dou Qi, El could use and adapt to the fire-type Dou Qi, as if that element naturally suited him.
However, because of Yun Yun's statement, the atmosphere became a little tense, as if there was something hidden or more than what was apparent on the surface.
Xiao Yan chuckled awkwardly, choosing not to mention anything related to his Qi Method. "Haha... I have my own trick to avoid Magic Beasts."
"While my friend has quite a strong physique." Xiao Yan explained casually, trying to assuage Yun Yun's curiosity. "We always rely on cooperation when fighting."
After which, Xiao Yan turned back to El. "As for the reason why my friend did not use the Qi Method..."
"Ji does not have it," El replied without changing his gaze. "It costs too much in the market, or the auction house."
Xiao Yan's words and El's statement made Yun Yun even more curious, but she did not press further. To her, these two young men were getting more and more interesting.
However, before the atmosphere became too serious, Xiao Yan suddenly changed the subject. "Oh yes. What is your name?"
Yun Yun was silent for a moment, thinking before finally answering calmly. "Yun Zhi."
As if not wanting to waste any time, El immediately raised his hand, clenching it in front of his chest in a firm manner. "Ji's name is Ji Lan."
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan hesitated before saying his name. "Xiao-" In his mind, Yao Chen's voice suddenly sounded, giving a serious warning.
"Xiao Yan, the world is evil. Do not tell your true identity just like that."
Hearing that, Xiao Yan slightly sighed in thought before finally replying "Yao Yan."
Yun Yun watched the two of them, storing their names in her memory. Inwardly, Yun Yun was still wondering, who exactly were these two unique young men?
While her mind kept spinning, the fragrant aroma of grilled fish filled the air even more.
Xiao Yan lifted the grilled fish first, confirming its doneness by sniffing the aroma up close.
El, without saying much, also did the same. But because of her keen sense of smell, El did not do what Xiao Yan did, sniffing the aroma of the fish up close.
"Hmm." Xiao Yan nodded in satisfaction. After that, he blew on the surface of the fish for a while before sprinkling the seasoning onto it.
Then Xiao Yan turned to Yun Yun and offered the grilled fish with a friendly smile. "Here, Dajie, please eat."
Yun Yun accepted the fish with a small nod. "Thank you." She said before starting to slowly cut the fish meat, blow on it, and then put it into her mouth.
The soft texture of the meat combined with the simple seasoning, created quite a good flavor on her tongue.
On the other hand, El who was still focused on his food turned to Xiao Yan. "Yao Yan, give me the seasoning." said in a flat tone.
Without much questioning, Xiao Yan handed over the condiment container that he was still holding.
El accepted it, and with a calm motion sprinkled the seasoning onto the grilled fish.
After finishing, El returned the container to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan took the marinade back, and blew on the surface of the grilled fish before sprinkling the marinade to taste. Afterward, he took a satisfied bite of the fish meat.
The three of them finally enjoyed their meal in comfortable silence, accompanied only by the sound of the campfire crackling softly and the increasingly appetizing aroma of the grilled fish.
Note: Are you expecting 18+ again? Hahaha... Not now friends.