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After fooling Boston, Yang Ling began to pickle the monster meat.

Then he took out an iron plate, spread it on the ground, and put the marinated monster meat on it.

Then he took out a thick branch from his storage bag, sharpened it, placed it on the iron plate, and brushed it with seasoning.

"Slurp~" Yang Ling blew hard to spread the seasoning evenly over the entire iron plate, and then closed the lid.

"Sizzle~" The iron plate sizzles under the fierce fire, emitting bursts of oily light and exuding fragrance.

After Wang Yue and others smelled the fragrance, they all ran over to help.

In less than half a quarter of an hour, Yang Ling presented the roasted monster meat in front of everyone.

After seeing this, Wang Yue and others couldn't help swallowing.

Boston couldn't help but pick up a piece of iron plate and take a bite, "Hiss! So refreshing! So delicious!" he praised it endlessly.

Seeing this, Wang Yue and others hurriedly followed. They chewed the barbecue in big mouthfuls and then swallowed it.

After finishing the meal, Boston gave Yang Ling a thumbs up and praised him highly:

"This taste is absolutely amazing! Yang Ling, you are truly gifted at cooking!"

Yang Ling smiled and waved his hand, saying to everyone:
"Haha, actually it's mainly because the ingredients are fresh, and it has nothing to do with my cooking skills."

He explained with a smile and a humble look on his face.

"As long as it tastes good, everyone, eat quickly and don't go hungry." Ying Zheng urged from the side.

Everyone nodded and continued to feast on the food, tearing the barbecued monster meat on the iron plate with relish.

Yang Ling sat quietly aside, enjoying this rare tranquility and satisfaction.

Suddenly, a dark shadow swooped to Yang Ling's feet. He immediately squatted down, holding the long sword at his waist tightly with his right hand, and scanned the darkness around him vigilantly.

The black shadow trembled slightly in the dim light, making a rustling sound, which made Yang Ling's heart beat faster.

Those dark monsters lurking in the darkness flashed through his mind instantly. They were always waiting silently for their prey to appear.

"Who?" Yang Ling shouted in a low voice, looking highly alert.

The black shadow continued to sway, making a low humming sound, as if responding to Yang Ling's question.

Yang Ling narrowed his eyes and observed the black shadow carefully. He found that it was actually a small demon beast with a black body, which looked like a crocodile, but had no horns on its head.

Apart from those scarlet eyes, it actually looks pretty cute, of course, if you ignore the tentacles and the hideous head behind it.

"What on earth is this? A snake? Or some kind of mutated rabbit?" Yang Ling looked at the little black monster lying on the ground in confusion and muttered to himself.

The little black monster just shook its body without making any sound.

Although Yang Ling felt a little uneasy, he still mustered up his courage and took a step closer to the little demon beast.

He noticed that the black monster's body was covered with a layer of black scales, which shimmered in the dim light. He couldn't help but reach out and touch it, but he felt that it might not be appropriate to do so, so he withdrew his hand.

"Woo woo woo..." The little black monster let out a slight whimper again, as if conveying some message to Yang Ling.

Yang Ling pondered for a moment, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind. He immediately reached out and gently stroked the body of the black monster.

The little black monster seemed to sense Yang Ling's kindness and immediately stopped shaking, lying quietly in his palm.

Yang Ling felt a little strange, but he didn't want to disturb the little demon beast, so he waited quietly for its next move.

I saw the little black monster slowly crawling up and moving towards the barbecue.

Yang Ling followed closely behind and found that it had already started eating the barbecue in big mouthfuls.

Yang Ling looked at this scene in surprise and found that the little monster was not threatening at all, so the worries in his heart gradually dissipated.

Others also noticed this scene. They also had no intention of taking action. They just looked at the little black monster curiously.

Yang Ling was very curious, so he sat down and quietly observed the little monster eating. He found it very interesting to see how it ate the barbecue, as if it was tasting a unique delicacy.

This scene reminded Yang Ling of his childhood playmate - the little cat who also liked to eat meat.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel an inexplicable sadness in his heart.

After the little black monster finished eating the barbecue, it walked towards Yang Ling wagging its tail, as if to express its gratitude to him.

Yang Ling couldn't help laughing when he saw this. He thought: This little black monster is quite polite and intelligent.

When Yang Ling and the others packed up and prepared to leave, they were surprised to find that the little black monster was following them.

Yang Ling was very surprised. He stopped and turned to the black monster and said:

"Do you want to come with us? What kind of monster are you? Can you understand what I say?"

The black little monster raised its head and stared at Yang Ling with its scarlet eyes, then made a series of strange noises, as if answering his question.

"It seems like it wants to make friends with us." Yang Ling turned to the others and said.

Everyone nodded in agreement, and they were also full of curiosity about this strange little monster.

After discussion, they decided to let the little monster follow them and see what it wanted to do.

During the rest of the journey, the little black demon beast followed them closely, and seemed to like being with them very much. Yang Ling and the others gradually got used to its presence and regarded it as a member of the team.

One night, when everyone was resting by the campfire, the little black monster suddenly made some strange noises, which sounded like it was talking.

Yang Ling and the others looked at it in surprise, realizing that this little black monster might have the ability to speak.

"Can you speak?" Yang Ling asked tentatively.

The black little monster nodded, and then answered Yang Ling's question in a strange language.

Yang Ling thought about it and decided to buy a pill from the system that could make the little black monster speak.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a special pill." The system's prompt sounded in Yang Ling's mind.

He immediately took out the pill from the system backpack and handed it to the little black monster.

The little black monster stared at the pill in Yang Ling's hand, seeming to be hesitating whether to take it or not.

Yang Ling smiled and waited quietly for its decision.

After a while, the black monster finally opened its mouth and threw the pill in. After chewing it for a few times, it swallowed the pill. Yang Ling looked at the black monster and asked expectantly:
"How's it going? Can you talk now?"

The black monster cried out, then opened its mouth. After a long while, a childish voice came out of its mouth:
"I'm so hungry. I want to eat meat."

Yang Ling couldn't help but smile when he heard this. He said:

"I understand. Just stay here and wait for me. We'll go find something to eat and come back soon."

After that, he led the others into the depths of the forest. Because Yang Ling was the leader of the team, everyone obeyed him and did not dare to disobey any of his decisions.

Before long, they managed to capture a deer, a goat, and a flock of pheasants.

After Yang Ling instructed everyone to build a simple rest camp, he began to cook. After the black monster had eaten its fill, it slowly spoke to Yang Ling:

"I know you are here to look for treasure. I know a secret place."

"Thank you for your hospitality during this time. The food is really delicious."

"That secret place is very dangerous, but there are many treasures in it. I can take you there."

Listening to the black little monster's words word by word, Yang Ling and others couldn't help but laugh.

After laughing, Yang Ling patted the black monster's head and said:
"Okay, okay, after we pack up our things, you lead the way and we'll go to the secret place you mentioned."

"Okay, boss." The little black monster responded obediently.

Soon, Yang Ling and others packed up everything.

Seeing that they had finished packing, the little black monster immediately ran out of the camp and started running forward.

Seeing this, Yang Ling and others followed the direction where the black little monster was running.

It was late at night and the surrounding scene looked very desolate.

Occasionally, the sounds of insects and birds chirping broke the silence of the night.

Soon after, everyone followed the black little monster out of the forest and through the dense forest.

After walking for about two or three days, Yang Ling and his companions' eyes suddenly opened up. What appeared before them was a vast plain.

There are lush plants and various flowers growing on the plains, and the air is filled with the sweet scent of flowers and plants.

"The air here is so fresh!" Li Yun couldn't help but exclaim.

Upon hearing this, the others also looked around and then echoed:
"That's true. Such fresh air is really rare." Wang Yue nodded.

"We have a good harvest this time. I guess there must be a lot of rare treasures hidden in this secret realm." Boston said expectantly.

Everyone continued to move forward while chatting, and the little black demon beast walked silently in front to lead the way.

After walking along the river for a while, they finally came to a waterfall.

After stopping, everyone found that there were several lotus flowers of bright colors and various shapes growing next to the pond.

Each of these lotus flowers was taller than Yang Ling, and they were also releasing a faint white mist, making the entire pool look even more dreamy and hazy.

"Huh? Why are there such beautiful flowers growing here? What kind is this?" Li Yun asked in surprise, looking at the lotuses.

"It is said that these lotuses are called fairy orchids," Yang Ling explained, "They can strengthen the body, purify the blood, and cleanse the meridians and marrow. In addition, if they are refined into elixirs, they can also help break through bottlenecks and prolong life! They have very magical effects!"

After he finished speaking, he waved his hand, and an invisible force spread out from his sleeves, instantly enveloping the lotuses.

Then Yang Ling directly moved them all into the mustard seed space.

As all the fairy orchids were collected into the mustard seed space, the clear and transparent pool of water began to dry up slowly.

Finally, the pool of water completely disappeared from everyone's sight.

The group set out again and continued on their journey. Soon they came to a vast lake.

The water of this lake is sparkling, clear and transparent, as beautiful as a huge blue crystal ball.

A stone pillar stands in the center of the lake, with a white cloud floating on top of it, looking as lifelike as a fairy descending to the earth, giving people a sense of being ethereal and otherworldly.

"This lake looks a little unusual." Boston said with a frown.

"It's really extraordinary," Li Yun nodded in agreement, "Look at the lake water, it actually shows a colorful glow."

"Well, this water is indeed different." Ying Zheng nodded after observing it carefully.

Yang Ling looked at the lake, his eyes flickering and he looked thoughtful. After a while, he said:
"You guys take a rest here first. I'll go to the bottom of the lake to see what's going on."

"Okay." Wang Yue and others nodded in agreement when they heard this.

Then, Yang Ling's figure rushed towards the bottom of the lake like a flash of lightning.

Everyone only felt a flash before their eyes, and Yang Ling's figure disappeared from their sight.

About half an incense stick of time later, Yang Ling's figure appeared at the edge of the lake again, his brows slightly furrowed, looking a little confused.

It turned out that he did not find any trace of treasure at the bottom of the lake.

Yang Ling was unwilling to give up, and once again used his mental power to carefully scan the bottom of the lake, but the result was still disappointing. The bottom of the lake was empty, without a trace of treasure.

After a moment of silence, Yang Ling returned to the shore. Wang Yue and others immediately surrounded him and asked anxiously, "What happened?" Yang Ling shook his head helplessly, smiled bitterly, and said, "The water is too deep. I just used my mental power to explore the bottom of the lake, but I found nothing. It's empty."

After hearing this, Li Yun suggested: "Since we can't find it, let's go back and rest."

Hearing this, everyone nodded and prepared to leave. However, at this moment, Yang Ling suddenly stopped everyone: "Wait!"

He lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "I suspect there may be a magic circle hidden in this lake, hiding all the treasures."

After hearing this, Li Yun shrugged his shoulders and said helplessly: "A magic circle? This lake is so big, it's not easy to find the hidden treasure."

Boston, however, looked at the lake from the side and said thoughtfully: "Although this lake is large, it is stagnant water. It is impossible for it to grow larger for no reason. Perhaps there is another world under the water of this lake."

Yang Ling's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he agreed, "Yes, there must be another cave under this lake. Let's go down and take a look."

After saying that, Yang Ling flashed and jumped lightly to the center of the lake like a nimble swallow.

Seeing this, Wang Yue and others followed without hesitation and jumped into the lake.

After everyone jumped into the lake, they immediately practiced their skills to resist the pressure of the lake water. (End of this chapter)