42: Chapter 42 Top-Grade Healing Bear Meat

Zhao Ruoan's agreement allowed Lin Bingyao's tense heartstrings to relax.

She had originally thought that after saving her, the other party would propose harsh conditions or simply monopolize this Opportunity.

She didn't expect him to agree so readily.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Zhao." Lin Bingyao thanked him again, with a bit more sincerity in her voice.

Zhao Ruoan waved his hand, signaling that there was no need to be polite.

He was also sighing inwardly that his Luck was truly incredible.

Originally, he just wanted to enter the mountain range to farm some small monsters and familiarize himself with the new Cultivation Technique. As a result, first he played the hero to save the beauty, and then he effortlessly picked up an admission ticket to an ancient legacy dwelling.

With this script, he didn't even need the System to worry; it ran forward on its own.

"Let's first see what clues are on these guys." Zhao Ruoan walked over to the corpses of those figures in black robes.

Lin Bingyao also followed, equally curious about the origin of these people.

The two searched the corpses thoroughly, but the result was disappointing.

Aside from a few Low-Grade Spirit Stones and some crudely made Medicinal Pills, there was nothing else.

There were no Sect tokens, no Family emblems, and even the Storage Pouches were of the lowest grade kind, completely empty inside.

"They were very cautious, erasing all traces that could trace back their identities." Lin Bingyao's complexion was a bit pale.

This showed that the other party was a premeditated organization, acting seamlessly without leaving a single leak.

Zhao Ruoan was not surprised by this. Naturally, those who did this kind of dirty work wouldn't expose their true identities.

He glanced at Lin Bingyao's condition. Although she had taken a Medicinal Pill, her Aura was still floating and unstable, barely forcing herself to stand.

"This place is not suitable for a long stay; let's find a place to rest and regroup first," Zhao Ruoan suggested.

"Your injuries are what matters; that legacy dwelling won't run away."

These considerate words warmed Lin Bingyao's heart.

She nodded and did not force herself.

The two simply cleaned up the scene and walked towards the depths of the dense forest.

About the time it takes to burn an incense stick later, they discovered a hidden cave on the cliff face.

The cave entrance was covered by vines, making it hard to notice without careful observation.

"Let's stay right here." Zhao Ruoan pushed aside the vines and prepared to enter.

"Roar!"

A violent beast roar suddenly resounded from the depths of the cave.

A bloody gale rushed towards them, and a huge dark shadow mixed with the force of ten thousand jun surged straight out from inside the cave.

That was a pitch-black giant bear, three meters tall with knotted muscles, and a pair of bear paws flashing with metallic luster.

Mighty Demon Bear!

A Pulse Condensation Realm Perfection Yao Beast!

Lin Bingyao's heart leaped to her throat. This kind of Yao Beast was famous for its formidable Physical Body, thick-skinned and tough, and ordinary Spirit Sea Realm Cultivators would get a headache for half a day upon encountering it.

She instinctively tightened her grip on the Chiyan Sword in her hand, preparing to welcome a fierce battle.

However, the youth beside her was even faster.

Zhao Ruoan's movement couldn't even be called fast; he simply stepped forward calmly and blocked in front of her.

He did not draw his sword.

Facing that bear paw sufficient to shatter boulders, he simply and plainly raised his hand and punched out.

On his fist, ancient and ferocious black magical patterns flashed and disappeared.

"Bang!"

A muffled, teeth-aching loud noise rang out.

Fist and palm intersected.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

That aggressive Mighty Demon Bear's massive body violently shook, and its momentum of charging forward abruptly stopped.

In its copper-bell-like eyes, a trace of humanized astonishment was revealed.

The next second.

"Crack!"

The crisp sound of shattering bones resounded through the forest.

The Mighty Demon Bear's bear paw, which was even larger than a human head, bent backward at a bizarre angle, and the hard bones pierced through the thick skin and flesh.

Immediately afterward, an irresistible giant force spread through its entire body along its arm.

"Awooh..."

The miserable howl only managed half a sound.

The Mighty Demon Bear's massive body, as if struck squarely by a siege hammer, flew backward and crashed heavily into a boulder a dozen meters away, shattering the boulder into pieces.

It twitched twice, and then there was no more breath.

One punch.

Instant kill.

Lin Bingyao blankly watched this scene, her hand holding the sword trembling slightly.

What was she just thinking about?

A fierce battle?

A headache?

She looked at the youth who had withdrawn his fist with a nonchalant expression, and then looked at the Mighty Demon Bear with its miserable death, her mind buzzing.

This fucking thing was a Pulse Condensation Realm Perfection Yao Beast!

Not just any random cat or dog!

Just like that... beaten to death with one punch?

She felt that her worldview of cultivation was repeatedly pressed to the ground and rubbed today.

"F-Fellow Daoist Zhao..." Her voice was dry, "Is this... also swordsmanship?"

Zhao Ruoan glanced back at her and said casually, "No, just fist techniques."

Lin Bingyao: "..."

She didn't want to speak anymore.

Swordsmanship could instantly kill Spirit Sea Realm across realms, and fist techniques could kill a Mighty Demon Bear with a single strike.

You call this just starting out?

Which Sect's newcomer could be perverted to this extent!

She took a deep breath, suppressed the roaring waves in her heart, and said sincerely, "Fellow Daoist Zhao has heavenly-defying talent, something Bingyao has only seen in her life, far surpassing all Prodigies of my Sect."

She spoke these words with utter conviction.

In the past, she always felt that she was a once-in-a-century Genius, and inevitably felt a bit proud in her heart.

Today, after seeing Zhao Ruoan, she finally understood what it meant to have people above people and heavens beyond heavens.

"Let's go in." Zhao Ruoan didn't care about her flattery and took the lead in walking into the cave.

The interior of the cave was dry and spacious, very suitable as a temporary resting spot.

Lin Bingyao found a clean corner, laid out a soft cushion, and sat cross-legged.

She didn't want to care about anything right now, only wanting to quickly heal her injuries and then quietly watch the big boss perform.

Zhao Ruoan was not idle either.

He walked over to the Mighty Demon Bear's corpse and skillfully began to process it.

Skinning, draining blood, dismembering.

His movements were as proficient as an experienced old hunter.

Finally, he removed the two plumpest bear paws and placed them on the lit campfire.

The flames licked the bear paws, and the fat was slowly squeezed out, making a sizzling sound.

An unspeakably domineering aroma of meat began to permeate through the cave.

This fragrance seemed to carry a certain magic, possessing the ability to pierce through everything.

Lin Bingyao, who was entering meditation to heal her injuries, suddenly trembled in mind.

She could isolate sound and shield light, but she could not isolate this fragrance that drilled into her nasal cavity and even drilled into her Soul.

She felt that the circulation of spiritual power in her body slowed down by a beat, and an untimely rumble came from her belly.

Her cultivation was interrupted.

She opened her eyes and looked towards the source of the fragrance.

Under the firelight, the youth was intently turning the grill.

That originally pitch-black bear paw had now turned into an enticing golden yellow, with plump fat rolling on the surface as if it would flow down at a touch.

The rich fragrance was emanating from right there.

"Awake?" Zhao Ruoan noticed her movement and turned his head back.

"This bear paw contains plenty of Spiritual Qi, which is good for recovering your vitality; taste it."

As he spoke, he used his sword to slice off a large piece of sizzling, oil-dripping bear paw meat, supported it with a clean broad leaf, and handed it over.

Lin Bingyao's cheeks were a bit warm.

Being woken up by the aroma from cravings—if this matter were spread out, would the face of her, a Chiyan Sect Personal Disciple, still be wanted?

But when that piece of roasted meat was handed in front of her, all her restraint collapsed completely.

She took it as if possessed by a ghost and took a cautious bite.

The meat melted in her mouth, fatty but not greasy.

The mellow aroma of the meat exploded on her taste buds, making one feel so happy they wanted to narrow their eyes.

What shocked her even more was—

A pure and gentle warm current slid down her throat into her abdomen, then spread to her limbs and bones.

Wherever this warm current passed, her damaged Meridians felt as if they were stroked by a gentle, large hand, the soreness greatly reduced, and her dried-up vitality began to recover at an astonishing speed.

This...

This was no roasted meat!

This was clearly a top-grade healing Medicinal Pill!

Lin Bingyao was completely dumbfounded.

She looked at Zhao Ruoan, as if looking at a monster.

Heretical cultivation, Heaven-Defying combat power, and now even roasting some meat could roast out the effect of a Medicinal Pill?

Just how many trump cards did this guy still have?

Those so-called Geniuses she had seen in the past spent every day either Cultivating or in seclusion, each one with eyes higher than the top, and a self-care ability close to zero.

Look at the one in front of her again.

Killing, cooking, healing... proficient in everything.

"How is the effect?" Zhao Ruoan saw that she hadn't moved for a long time and asked.

"D-Delicious." Lin Bingyao came back to her senses, a blush rising on her cheeks.

She lowered her head, thought no more, and wholeheartedly tackled the bear paw meat in her hand.

Before long, a large piece of roasted meat was eaten clean by her.

She even licked her lips, feeling somewhat unsatisfied.

Seeing this, Zhao Ruoan cut off another piece and handed it over, "There's more."

"Mhm." This time Lin Bingyao didn't hesitate, took it with a blushing face, and continued eating in small bites.

Inside the cave, the firelight leaped, illuminating two young faces.

Amidst the rich aroma of meat, there was a faint hint of warmth mixed in.