Martial Arts Crossover: My master tricked Huang Rong into becoming my wife!

The two people and the dog followed the strangely ugly eagle as it twisted and turned through the dense forest.

The path beneath our feet grew steeper and steeper, and the ancient trees around us grew thicker and thicker, blocking out the sky and the sun, so that only a few pale rays of moonlight could see through.

Wangcai tucked its tail between its legs, practically clinging to Chen Yanzhou's calves as it walked, while the Divine Eagle moved steadily, occasionally glancing back.

After walking for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the view suddenly opened up before me.

This is a huge cave hidden beneath a cliff. Vines hang from the entrance, and if it weren't for the eagle leading the way, an ordinary person might not have noticed it even if they were just passing by.

Chen Yanzhou didn't stand on ceremony. With a shrug, he threw the hundreds-of-pounds-weight Bodhi snake corpse onto the gravel ground at the cave entrance, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"arrive?"

He dusted off his hands and strode into the cave.

The cave was extremely spacious, dry, and well-ventilated, without the damp and musty smell I had imagined.

In the dim light, one could vaguely see a huge stone bed in the corner, with a stone table and benches beside it, but everything was covered with a thick layer of dust, indicating that no one had set foot here for a long time.

Huang Rong followed behind, peeking around and looking at her surroundings.

"Has anyone lived here before?"

She ran her fingers across the stone table, her fingertips instantly covered in black ash. She rubbed them with disgust. "It doesn't look like a savage's den, but rather the hermitage of some wise and experienced elder."

Chen Yanzhou found a relatively clean rock to sit on, crossed his legs, and said, "You have good taste. This place was where the 'Sword Demon' Dugu Qiubai lived in seclusion in his later years."

"Invincible Swordsman?!"

Huang Rong exclaimed in surprise, her bright, lively eyes widening instantly.

As the daughter of the Peach Blossom Island Master, she came from a family with a long tradition of learning and had naturally heard her father mention this name.

He was a truly peerless madman who stood at the pinnacle of the martial arts world, seeking defeat but never finding it.

How did you know?

Huang Rong stared at Chen Yanzhou suspiciously.

Chen Yanzhou glanced at her, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

"Our Beggars' Sect disciples are all over the world, from high-ranking officials to ordinary peddlers. Where are we not the ones with our eyes and ears? The Good Samaritan Bureau handles thousands of goods and letters every day. All the secrets of the world are transparent to us."

At this point, he leaned forward slightly and lowered his voice mysteriously:

"Let me put it this way: I know which concubine the Emperor chooses each night, and I know it the next morning. I know what the Emperor knows, and I also know what the Emperor doesn't know."

Huang Rong was stunned. Although her reason told her that this bastard was bragging, when she thought of the Beggars' Sect's huge numbers and the Yiyun Division's terrifying intelligence network, she couldn't help but believe it a little more.

"Pshaw, what a load of bull."

Huang Rong pursed her lips and muttered something under her breath, but the shock in her eyes was impossible to hide.

If the Beggars' Sect truly possessed such intelligence capabilities, wouldn't they have complete control over the world's situation?

"Alright, stop spacing out."

Chen Yanzhou stood up and pointed to the dusty stone bed and table. "Since we're here, we'll have to stay here for a while. Go and tidy up the place, clean it up, we'll need to sleep here tonight."

"oh!"

She stomped her foot angrily, turned around and found some dry branches to tie into a broom. While sweeping the dust, she cursed Chen Yanzhou in her heart.

When has this little princess of Peach Blossom Island ever suffered such humiliation? Once I release her pressure points, I'll definitely put croton seeds in her food!

Seeing the free laborers on the job, Chen Yanzhou nodded in satisfaction.

He turned and walked to the cave entrance, where the divine eagle was squatting on a large blue stone, tilting its head to watch the two bickering.

"Brother Eagle."

Chen Yanzhou beamed, "Thank you so much for leading the way today. You should rest first; you must be hungry after all this travel. Wait a moment, and I'll prepare a hearty meal for you."

The Divine Eagle blinked twice, its gaze falling on the snake carcass on the ground.

"Gurgle—"

It let out a soft cry, as if it understood, and actually folded its wings, squatted down calmly, looking like an old man waiting for his meal.

Chen Yanzhou didn't hesitate either. He took out a short knife from his waist and walked to the side of the huge Bodhi snake.

Although the snake is dead, it is a treasure trove.

"Sizzle—"

The sharp blade sliced ​​open the snake's belly. Chen Yanzhou's technique was extremely skillful. In Xiangyang, he had helped the Beggars' Sect slaughter pigs and sheep many times, so dealing with a snake was naturally no problem for him.

The skin of this Bodhi snake was exceptionally tough, gleaming with a faint golden light. Chen Yanzhou had to exert a great deal of effort to peel it off completely.

"Good stuff. I'll tan it and make a pair of boots for this girl. The rest can be used to make a soft armor."

He muttered to himself while his hands continued moving.

Peel, clean, and debone.

The snake meat was crystal clear with distinct textures, and it didn't have the usual fishy smell of snake meat. Instead, it had a faint, pleasant fragrance.

Chen Yanzhou cut the fattest and most succulent middle section into large chunks, then went to a nearby stream to wash and clean it, and found a few thick branches to string them together.

By this time, Huang Rong had almost finished tidying up inside the cave.

Although she looked reluctant, she worked quickly and efficiently, wiping the dusty stone table and bed clean and even laying a thick layer of dry grass on the bed.

"Hey, it's all done."

Huang Rong walked out looking disheveled, about to complain a few words, when suddenly her nose twitched.

A strange fragrance was wafting from the cave entrance.

Chen Yanzhou had built a bonfire at the cave entrance. The fire was blazing, and several huge strings of snake meat were roasting over it, sizzling and dripping with oil. Golden fat dripped down the veins and into the fire, creating an enticing smoky aroma.

"It smells so good..."

As a seasoned foodie, Huang Rong's stomach immediately betrayed her, letting out a loud "gurgling" sound.

Chen Yanzhou didn't turn around; he was completely focused on sprinkling seasoning onto the meat.

As the handful of bright red chili powder was sprinkled down, the domineering aroma of chili exploded in the air, mixed with the unique freshness of snake meat, penetrating straight to the top of one's head.

"Gurgle—!"

On the large rock nearby, the Divine Eagle had long been restless.

It flapped its wings and jumped down, taking two steps to the fire. Its sharp eagle eyes were fixed on the roasting meat, and its huge beak opened and closed, with a drop of crystalline liquid hanging from the corner of its mouth.

Even this mythical beast, which has lived for decades, has never seen such a modern barbecue.

"Don't rush, Brother Eagle, it needs to be roasted a little longer to absorb the flavors."

Chen Yanzhou smiled and comforted the Divine Eagle, flipping the meat skewers in his hands to ensure that each side was heated evenly.

Wangcai, utterly shameless, had long since forgotten its earlier fear. Now it lay at Chen Yanzhou's feet, its tail wagging like a propeller, drool dripping all over the ground, its eyes so fawning it was almost unbearable to look at.

Huang Rong swallowed hard, and her feet involuntarily moved over.

"that……"

She stared at the golden, crispy snake meat, her tone losing its earlier intensity, "This snake... is it really edible?"

"Can't you smell it if it's not edible?"

Chen Yanzhou picked up the best-roasted skewer. The outer skin was golden brown and crispy, while the meat inside was tender and juicy. The cumin and chili seeds were soaked with oil and glistened in the firelight.

He cut off a large piece with his knife, weighing about two or three pounds, and threw it directly at the Divine Eagle.

"Brother Eagle!"

The eagle stretched out its neck, caught the piece of meat precisely, and swallowed it with its head tilted back.

The next second, all the bird's feathers ruffled, and a hint of human-like surprise flashed in its eyes.

"Coo coo! Coo coo!"

It barked excitedly twice, as if to say, "Delicious!"

Chen Yanzhou cut off another piece with the bone and threw it to Wangcai before picking up the remaining skewer and waving it in front of Huang Rong.

"Want some?"

Huang Rong's eyes followed the meat skewers intently. She nodded haughtily, then, feeling embarrassed, quickly added, "I... I just wanted to taste if it was poisoned. What if you poisoned the Divine Condor to death?"

"Stubborn to the end."

Chen Yanzhou chuckled, tore off a piece of the tenderest belly meat and handed it over, "Here, consider it your wages for the work you just did."

Huang Rong had long since abandoned all pretense of modesty. She snatched the meat, ignoring the heat, and took a bite.

"Click."

Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside.

The rich aroma of meat, mixed with the spiciness of cumin and chili, exploded in my mouth. The Bosciutto snake, which feeds on herbs year-round, naturally has a medicinal fragrance in its flesh. Now, ignited by the blazing fire, it is simply a delicacy.

Huang Rong's eyes suddenly lit up, her cheeks puffed out, and she mumbled, "Mmm...delicious! Really delicious!"

At that moment, all the grievances of being caught and the resentment of working vanished in this bite of meat.

Chen Yanzhou watched the man, the eagle, and the dog wolfing down their food, and then took a satisfied bite of the snake meat in his hand.

"Eat slowly, there's still a pot of snake soup simmering."

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