A master of comedy!

The moon rises high in the middle of the night.

At the foot of Kunlun Mountain, the rich aroma of meat wafted through the air, making one's mouth water.

The group sat around the campfire, where the flames of Samadhi Fire sizzled and roasted the bluebird until it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Sprinkled with cumin and salt, it immediately emitted an enticing aroma.

Zhou Sheng kept his word and roasted the bluebird. Although the body was smashed to pieces, he still managed to find a large piece of its flesh and blood. He originally wanted to make soup, but Yang Ying said she preferred to roast it, so he went along with her.

"It's ready, everyone can take as much as you like, but please note that those whose bodily functions haven't been opened should not eat too much, and you should stop when you feel your blood and qi boiling..."

Zhou Sheng personally roasted the bird meat and shared it with everyone, while also giving them some instructions.

The others ate with trepidation, as if in a dream.

This is the flesh of a great demon at the Tribulation Transcending Realm!

One bite...

Everyone's eyes lit up instantly.

Fragrant, really scented!

The meat practically melted in my mouth, filling it with a wonderful aroma. It quickly transformed into streams of heat that nourished my entire body, leaving me feeling warm and comfortable.

Especially for those whose cultivation level is below the fifth level, taking a bite will cause their magical power to rise like a rocket.

The women in the Qunyu Class also abandoned their reserve, rolled up their sleeves and began to eat meat. If they didn't have chopsticks, they would just grab it with their hands. Unfortunately, after eating a few pieces, their skin was already burning hot and they were sweating profusely, feeling like they had reached their limit.

Even a powerful demon at the Tribulation Transcending Realm is too terrifying for them; it's like an ant devouring a dragon, and a single drop of its flesh is already their limit.

This was only because Zhou Sheng used true fire to remove the demonic energy from their flesh and blood; otherwise, they would have exploded and died immediately after eating it.

Even those who had opened their body's energy channels began to sweat profusely and their faces turned red after eating several large pieces of meat, feeling as if their entire body was burning hot like a furnace.

They dared not eat anymore, and instead closed their minds, sat cross-legged, and began to refine the essence.

Yang Ying and Jinse were not here for the time being. Jinse pulled her away mysteriously, saying that they wanted to stroll around Kunlun Mountain together.

Zhou Sheng, Monkey King, and Bao Ying reminisced about the past and drank heartily.

"Ever since you disappeared, that girl Hongxian has refused to settle down in her quiet cultivation. She's gone searching for you all over the world on her Wind and Fire Wheels. As for your master..."

Bao Ying told him about the experiences the Zhou family troupe had had over the years.

Hongxian has been searching for him, but there has been no news of him all these years. She doesn't know where he went crazy.

Master Yu Zhensheng stayed in Juxianlou in Xunyang, where he and Yu Tianheng adopted orphans and taught Yinxi, making Juxianlou a sacred place for the Yinxi lineage and growing many times larger.

It is now the most prosperous lineage among the Yin family.

After the ruler of the underworld was reincarnated, it was taken over by the King of the Underworld, who restored order, and now it has been completely renewed.

It is worth mentioning that some members of the Zhou family troupe, with the help of Bao Ying, chose to be reincarnated and will be born into a wealthy family in their next life, living a carefree life.

Being a ghost may be nice, but it's too desolate and lonely; some people always feel restless when they're too still.

Others, like Xiao Wu and his wife, entered the underworld through Bao Ying's connections, taking up official positions and embarking on the path of the gods. This allowed them to completely shed their status as wandering ghosts and have a promising future.

"Thank you for the steamed bun."

Zhou Sheng took the initiative to toast him, a hint of emotion in his eyes.

In the years since he left, Baozi has taken great care of his friends and family, sparing no effort, and he is deeply grateful for this kindness.

As for Yang Ying, Baozi also explained the background and consequences.

The first person to find Yang Ying was Old Man Niushan. In fact, Yu Zhensheng had also been looking for the reincarnation of Yaotai Feng, but Old Man Niushan deliberately kept it a secret. In his words, he wanted to avenge the beating he suffered back then.

Yang Ying's father was General Yang Dingbang, a highly decorated general who was greatly valued by the emperor. However, he lost his first child at a young age and had no son, so he longed for a son. Unfortunately, Yang Ying was born a girl.

The old general was furious and disheartened. He even believed the sorceress's words and prepared to throw his daughter into the Baptismal River in exchange for a son in the next pregnancy.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, the wise and resourceful old man Niu Shan arrived and intervened to stop it.

The old man from Niushan gave him a talisman to hang on Yang Ying, which would make her appear as a man. He also promised to take Yang Ying as his disciple and teach her military strategy and martial arts, so that she would surely bring glory to her ancestors in the future.

Only then did General Yang agree.

"Yang Ying is also a pitiful person. Although she was born into the General's Mansion, she never received love from her parents. Like Feng Dajia, she has an indomitable spirit. Over the years, she has practiced martial arts diligently and has never been afraid of hardship, just wanting to prove herself to her father. Unfortunately..."

Bao Ying shook his head and said, "General Yang later adopted another son, whom he cared for and valued highly. With his help, the adopted son rose to the rank of Commander-in-Chief in the army, while Yang Ying was assigned by him to be the adopted son's personal guard..."

Upon hearing Bao Ying's words, Zhou Sheng's expression remained unchanged, but his demeanor turned slightly cold.

It seems that General Yang was extremely sexist at heart. The reason he spared Yang Ying's life back then was not out of a change of heart, but out of fear of his senior brother Niu Shan.

The so-called personal guards are those who are responsible for blocking arrows on the battlefield and protecting the enemy with their lives.

Why should a biological son shield an adopted son from an arrow?

No wonder Yang Ying, heartbroken, fled the army and chose to travel the world.

Even so, she remained chivalrous and upright, without a trace of self-pity or resentment.

Perhaps... when she resolutely charged towards the invincible enemy with her spear, she was also seeking liberation deep down.

Thinking of this, Zhou Sheng felt a pang of sadness.

Unexpectedly, although Hongying was reincarnated as the daughter of the General Who Protects the Nation, her fate was so unfortunate and she suffered so much injustice.

Fortunately, he came back.

"After all, she is someone else's daughter. Although I want to protect her, there is not much I can do to help. Fortunately, Yang Dingbang is wary of me and Senior Niu Shan, so he does not dare to go too far."

Zhou Sheng sneered and said, "It seems that my 'father-in-law' has always harbored resentment, feeling that if it weren't for Senior Brother Niu Shan's intervention back then, he would have had a biological son long ago."

Bao Ying wanted to say something, but Zhou Sheng gestured for her to stop with his eyes.

The next moment, two figures gracefully landed.

"It smells so good! Uncle Zhou, Uncle Bao, you two actually started eating secretly while Aunt Jin and I were away!"

Yang Ying's clear voice rang out in the forest like a lark, full of vitality.

At this moment, she held Jinse's hand with one hand, appearing exceptionally affectionate, while her other hand was on her hip, her face feigning anger and resentment.

She had only meant to make a joke, but unexpectedly, Zhou Sheng shushed her.

"Shh, keep your voice down. They're all refining the essence of flesh and blood. I secretly saved the best piece of meat for you. Come and eat."

As he spoke, Zhou Sheng smiled and took out a piece of roasted bird meat from his sleeve. It was steaming hot and seemed to have been kept warm by magic.

Yang Ying stared blankly at the scene, and for some reason, her eyes inexplicably turned red.

After a long while, she took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind.

"Uncle Zhou, Aunt Jin, actually... I already guessed it."

She paused, then gripped Jinse's hand, her gaze fixed on Zhou Sheng with a mixture of trepidation and anticipation. She asked softly, "Are you... my biological parents?"

...(End of this chapter)