"Eh? In just three days, the team leader has broken through another tier, how impressive." Tianhuo sat down in front of the fire, speaking with a hint of surprise.

Long Mu and Zuo Dao also sat by the fire, staring at Wang Xiaoqiang with some amazement,

including Ling Xuefei, who also appeared surprised,

but because Wang Xiaoqiang had refused to answer her question three days ago, hurting her self-esteem, she was still angry at him, so she did not sit over but sat under a tree twenty meters away.

In just three days, Wang Xiaoqiang had advanced from the Immortal Emperor Fourth Qi Realm to the Immortal Emperor Fifth Qi Realm. This cultivation speed was indeed rather fast.

Little did they know, within these three days, Wang Xiaoqiang had broken through three levels and a major bottleneck, stepping into the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm. If they knew, they would have been scared half to death.

"The team leader must have some trick, right? Could you share it with everyone?" Zuo Dao spoke.

"Tch, there's no trick to speak of. I had already reached the peak state of the Immortal Emperor Fourth Qi Realm three days ago, just a half-step away from breaking through. It took me three days to break through that half-step, truly embarrassing... Actually, my cultivation method is far less refined than my barbecue skills. Eh? Don't you think my barbecue is great?" Wang Xiaoqiang deftly shifted the group's attention to the barbecue.

Wang Xiaoqiang's barbecue skills weren't particularly high-level, and the things he grilled usually looked rather rough, not refined at all, but the taste was absolutely amazing. As the aroma spread, the four of them sniffed, and foodie Long Mu immediately said, "Hmm? The flavor is not bad..."

"So fragrant..."

"Grilling like this can produce such a good taste?!..."

Tianhuo and Zuo Dao also kept sniffing, exclaiming in surprise.

In the distance, Ling Xuefei smelled the aroma, her mouth watering secretly as she glanced back.

For the past three days, the five of them had relied on dry food and water to fill their stomachs, and their stomachs were long deprived. Now, smelling such a tempting aroma, their appetites were very much piqued.

"Wait until you taste it, then you'll know it's good." Wang Xiaoqiang said proudly, his hands not forgetting to flip the barbecue.

Soon, a layer of oil formed on the skewers. The meat of the Red-Horned Sheep was very fatty, releasing oil when grilled. The golden color was very shiny, no longer rough, while the increasingly rich aroma made the three men drool unconsciously,

in the distance, Ling Xuefei's eyes couldn't help but look over.

Finally...

The mutton skewers were cooked, and Wang Xiaoqiang handed one to each of the three men, saying, "Have a taste..."

Looking at the shiny, golden mutton skewers, the three men almost snatched them from Wang Xiaoqiang's hands and began to feast,

Once they tasted it, they were taken aback, surprised that such unimpressive-looking mutton skewers could be so delicious.

Actually, no matter which plane you're on, when it comes to food, nothing beats the taste of grilled items, this is undeniable.

"Mm, so fragrant, so fragrant..." The centenarian Tianhuo praised as he devoured the mutton skewers, his eating manner extremely unrefined.

"Tsk tsk, not bad. I've never tasted something so delicious..." Long Mu couldn't stop praising either, thinking it wise to follow the team leader this time; at least he was in for a treat.

"Team leader, these skills are not bad, teach us in the future." Zuo Dao said, "Don't worry, I won't let you teach me for free, I'll exchange my blade art with you."

Zuo Dao's blade art was quite famous in and out of the Wind Rain Pavilion; his exquisite blade art could directly compare to the Sword Spirit Art,

and his blade art had been inherited from his ancestors. It's unique in the world, not something he would easily share with others, and now he even promised to teach Wang Xiaoqiang his blade art, evidently conquered by Wang Xiaoqiang's mutton skewers.

Wang Xiaoqiang didn't know much about Zuo Dao's blade art, but he didn't underestimate it and nodded with a smile, saying, "Then it's settled. No backing out..."

Exchanging a basic barbeque technique for a blade art, regardless of how low-level the blade art was, Wang Xiaoqiang was making a profit. Why not?

While the three men were eating, Wang Xiaoqiang glanced at Ling Xuefei in the distance. Seeing Ling Xuefei sitting with her back turned, he smiled faintly, picked up a few mutton skewers, and walked over.

Ling Xuefei was still angry at Wang Xiaoqiang and didn't want to pay him any attention, but the aroma of Wang Xiaoqiang's mutton skewers was really enticing, and judging by the men's eating, they were indeed extremely delicious.

But, as a cultivator, she could still resist this minor temptation of appetite.

"Xuefei, try my grilled lamb skewers." Wang Xiaoqiang walked up to Ling Xuefei, and with a natural smile, handed her the skewers as if nothing had happened.

Seeing that Wang Xiaoqiang called her by just her name, dropping the surname, Ling Xuefei's heart stirred. And when he actively offered the lamb skewer, her heart warmed. Just as she was about to take it, she suddenly recalled the scene three days ago when he rejected her, and immediately dismissed the thought. The pride and reserve of a young woman were fully displayed at that moment.

Wang Xiaoqiang was right not to answer Ling Xuefei, so he didn't apologize. He knew Ling Xuefei wanted to eat the lamb skewer but struggled with her pride and reserve. He smiled faintly and said, "I'll leave it here for you. You can come over once you've eaten it; we still need to discuss the next steps of our plan."

With that, Wang Xiaoqiang let go of the lamb skewer and conjured a Spiritual Energy Sphere, which held the lamb skewer aloft like a cloud, preventing it from touching the ground.

At a glance, the lamb skewer just hung there, unsullied by dirt.

Then, Wang Xiaoqiang walked back to the fire and began enjoying his lamb skewer.

"Such a thoughtful person." Watching Wang Xiaoqiang personally deliver the lamb and not place it on the grass or anything else, but instead hold it with spiritual energy, Ling Xuefei sighed.

She lifted her gaze to look at the skewers. The fresh red color and the dripping golden oil, accompanied by a rich aroma, made Ling Xuefei's mouth water, so she grabbed one and started eating. Indeed, the taste was fresh and the meat was beautiful.

At the same time, her anger towards Wang Xiaoqiang slowly dissipated.

After finishing the lamb skewers, Ling Xuefei wiped her mouth and actively walked to the fire. Seeing everyone gathered, Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Alright, three days have passed, let's discuss the next steps of our action plan."

With that said, Wang Xiaoqiang expanded his Divine Sense to scan a hundred miles around, but did not see any sign of the first group's members, so he said, "Li Yunqi and his group aren't nearby. I wonder whether they have gone to the Heavenly Killing Sect or are hiding far away?"

"They must be hiding," Zuo Dao said, "I know Li Yunqi the best. He has been cunning and deceitful since childhood, always avoiding hard work and seeking ease. There is no way he'd take the initiative now..."

Ling Xuefei agreed, "I support Zuo Dao's view. Li Yunqi is hiding far away, intending to confuse us, making us think he moved first. Only after we act against the Heavenly Killing Sect will he emerge to reap the benefits."

"Hmm, makes sense." Wang Xiaoqiang withdrew his Divine Sense and said, "If that's the case, we'll keep the stalemate... Either they make the first move, or both groups act at the same time. Whatever the case, we can't fall for it. The cost is too great... What does everyone think?"

"The leader is wise." Long Mu clasped his fists and said.

"The leader thinks of everyone's safety in every aspect, from now on, I'm following the leader." Tianhuo, surprisingly, adopted the attitude of a little brother towards Wang Xiaoqiang.

"I will also listen to the leader's instructions." Zuo Dao said.

Ling Xuefei kept quiet, and then everyone turned their eyes to her.

Ling Xuefei said, "I don't think keeping the stalemate is a solution. We should send someone to investigate near the Heavenly Killing Sect and find out if the first group's members have gone there; at the same time, probe their reality and priorities..."

Wang Xiaoqiang nodded in agreement, "Xuefei is right; we'll settle it like that. Zuo Dao, you go, you head to the Heavenly Killing Sect to gather intel."

This task carries certain risks, sending Ling Xuefei would make Wang Xiaoqiang uneasy; he didn't want this stunning beauty to experience any mishap. Tianhuo and Long Mu, being too treacherous, also did not give him peace of mind. Wang Xiaoqiang chose Zuo Dao, believing Zuo Dao had some genuine feelings and was rather straightforward.

"Yes, I'll go under the cover of night." Zuo Dao stood up swiftly, responded, and then turned, speeding off towards the Heavenly Killing Sect.

In the middle of the night.

Zuo Dao returned with news.

After thorough investigation, it was confirmed that Li Yunqi and his group had not gone to the Heavenly Killing Sect. Everything was normal there, with tight security, and no rumors about the Evil Immortal had spread.

The facts validated the four's suspicions.

"Li Yunqi is indeed deceitful. Not only has he not attacked, but he has hidden far away, creating an illusion for us to trick us into trouble." Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Since that's the case, why don't we play along and also leave here, making them fall for the illusion..."

No one disagreed; they were unanimous. The plan was set.

Just as this group was preparing to leave, five figures appeared within their Divine Sense. Based on their physiques and cultivation bases, it was easy to tell that these five individuals were indeed the members of the first group led by Li Yunqi.

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