Douluo Continent: The Holy Evil Emperor.

Chapter 182 The Rainbow Trio

noon.

The group stopped. In the reserve team, apart from the three Great Soul Masters who were being led away, the other four Soul Masters were already covered in sweat.

Although Ye Qing said he was bringing Bei Bei along, the four of them were already Soul Masters. Bei Bei, whose cultivation was the highest, had even reached a terrifying level of 46 Soul Power. Given their pride, they naturally wouldn't want to be carried around by someone else.

As a result, the four Soul Masters could not stand the feeling after being led for only a short distance and turned back to run away on their own. It was precisely because of them that the travel speed could not be increased.

"Everyone must be tired, right? Let's stop for a meal and rest for a while, then continue our journey this afternoon." Ye Qing clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention.

The other six members of the starting team didn't seem to feel anything; although they were a little out of breath, it didn't have much of an impact.

But the reserve team is not doing well, especially Xu Sanshi, who is lying on the ground like a dead fish.

"I agree..." Xu Sanshi raised his hand tremblingly.

"Alright, Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, you two go gather firewood. Xixi, Chen Zifeng, you two go catch fish by the river." Ye Qing began assigning tasks, casually taking out the corpses of two hundred-year-old deer-like soul beasts from his soul tool and throwing them in front of Ling Luochen. "Ling Luochen, you process the ingredients. Gongyang Mo, help me build the stove."

"Today, the captain will show you all his skills!"

"What about us?" Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo asked, leaning closer.

"Uh... Le Xuan, you and Sister Ruo Ruo go see if there are any other wild animals nearby that can be used as food, and catch a few. Elder Xuan will also need to eat later, and I'm afraid two deer and a few fish won't be enough." Ye Qing said while setting up the stove.

Zhang Lexuan nodded to Han Ruoruo, and then walked deeper into the forest.

Xuanzi, who was hiding in the shadows drinking alone, naturally heard Ye Qing's words. He flashed to Ye Qing's side, plopped down on the ground, and took a swig of wine.

Ye Qing glanced at the old man and asked in a strange tone, "Elder Xuan, you don't seem very happy."

"Don't ask so many questions, kid." Ye Qing's question made Xuanzi even more annoyed, and he gulped down another mouthful of wine.

Most importantly, Xuanzi couldn't lash out yet. If someone else had asked him this question while he was in such a state, Xuanzi would probably have exploded on the spot. But the problem was that the person asking the question was Ye Qing.

The eight-petaled fairy orchid he took was given to him by Ye Qing. If he were to act up against Ye Qing again, wouldn't he be nailed to the pillar of shame for being an ingrate for the rest of his life?

Even if he was very frustrated, Xuanzi could only keep it to himself.

It's so juicy.

Ye Qing smiled inwardly. After placing the last stone in the correct position, the main structure of the stove was completed.

He turned his head and looked around. Gongyang Mo had set up an identical stove not far from him, just like the one Gongyang Mo had set up, while Huo Yuhao and the others had set up two simple grills for barbecuing.

Huo Yuhao is truly outstanding when it comes to cooking; he's incredibly hardworking and doesn't even need Ye Qing to assign him tasks—he'll finish everything he's supposed to do.

"Well done." Ye Qing smiled and nodded at him.

Huo Yuhao, who was busy at work, looked up after hearing Ye Qing's praise, his expression a mix of embarrassment and flattery: "It's what I should do. I also know a little cooking, so I can help with the barbecue later."

Ye Qing's strength is exceptionally powerful, a fact that Huo Yuhao had already deeply acknowledged during the training matches.

Unlike Ye Qing, who received help from the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm and had the Ice Crystal Ancient Tooth Tiger sacrifice himself, Huo Yuhao believed that Ye Qing's soul ring configuration was entirely due to his own strength.

Yellow, purple, black, red...

Such a terrifying combination of spirit rings would have been an unattainable dream for Huo Yuhao if not for the help of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. Huo Yuhao held Ye Qing, the most powerful of them all, in high esteem.

It's normal for him to feel flattered and overwhelmed by Ye Qing's approval.

"Okay, then I'll have to trouble you later. I really can't handle it all by myself." Ye Qing nodded with a smile.

Ling Luochen had already finished processing the two deer, and Ye Qing began his performance. The two deer, skinned and cleaned, were dismembered on the spot by Ye Qing using his Eight-Point Light Wheel. As the director of Shrek Meat Processing Plant, Ye Qing was a professional in this regard.

Pieces of venison of varying sizes were neatly arranged to one side, while thigh bones and ribs were piled up and cut open by Ye Qing before being thrown into the pot.

Immediately afterwards, the others saw what true luxury was. Ye Qing actually used a storage soul tool as a portable kitchen, and he casually took out all kinds of seasonings and plates and placed them on a table in front of him.

Xuanzi looked at Ye Qing's actions with a strange expression, and then, recalling the two deer he had just thrown out, he nodded after a long while, his eyes filled with approval.

This is a common sentiment among foodies, because like Ye Qing, he feels uncomfortable if his soul tool is not equipped with a complete set of ingredients and cooking utensils.

Of course, there is a difference between the two. Xuanzi carries so much food with him because he is a complete glutton.

The reason Ye Qing brought so many ingredients and cooking utensils was naturally to woo girls. He used these utensils to have many outdoor picnics with Bi Ji and Zhang Lexuan to enhance their relationship.

The difference is immediately apparent in this comparison.

A plate of fresh cilantro was washed and arranged on a plate. The radish, cut into chunks, was put into a pot with the blanched deer bones and started to stew. The deer meat was cut into strips and chunks and skewered for grilling.

The tenderest pork tenderloin was sprinkled with various seasonings by Ye Qing, wrapped in tin foil and mud, and used to make beggar's deer.

At this moment, Chen Zifeng and Xixi, who had gone to catch fish, also returned. Each of them was carrying three or four plump bighead carp. However, it was obvious that these two were completely unskilled in cooking, as these ten or so fish had not been processed at all.

Ye Qing gave Huo Yuhao a look and said, "Junior Brother Huo, go and process these shad. Keep a few heads to make fish head soup, and grill some and fry the rest."

"Okay, senior." Huo Yuhao nodded, got up, and led Chen Zifeng and Xixi back to the river to process the shad.

Not long after, Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo returned. Zhang Lexuan was empty-handed, while Han Ruoruo held the Golden Rope in her hand and was followed by three or four roe deer and stags.

Ling Luochen returned to his old ways, dealing with the prey that Han Ruoruo had brought back.

As the atmosphere grew increasingly lively, the unique aroma of food began to permeate the camp. In particular, when Ye Qing sprinkled chili oil, chili powder, and cumin powder onto the venison, the rich meaty fragrance immediately made everyone's eyes widen in anticipation.

The bubbling and fragrant radish and deer bone soup was also tempting everyone's appetite.

Compared to Ye Qing's grilled meat, which used all sorts of heavy seasonings, Huo Yuhao's simple grilled fish seemed rather ordinary. Even though he grilled the fish exceptionally well, it ultimately lost out to the heavy seasonings.

While the allure of school uniforms is undeniable, Balenciaga and Valentino ultimately reign supreme.

Smelling the enticing aroma wafting from Ye Qing's side, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but reveal a hint of envy and determination in his eyes. He vowed that he would definitely develop a set of top-notch seasonings and become the best chef in Douluo Continent!

"Alright, let's eat!" Ye Qing chuckled and lifted the lid of the radish and deer bone soup pot, the milky white broth immediately making everyone's mouths water.

The addition of barbecued deer, roe deer, and roe deer immediately sparked a food-fighting frenzy among the crowd, while Ye Qing and Zhang Lexuan sat together, leisurely enjoying the meal.

"Here, try this, it tastes pretty good." Ye Qing picked up a slice of venison and held it to Zhang Lexuan's lips.

Zhang Lexuan smiled gently, opened her mouth and ate the food Ye Qing fed her, then picked up a piece of meat and began feeding each other.

The others, who were scrambling for food like starving ghosts, suddenly lost interest in their food after seeing this scene. On the contrary, Xuanzi, that old bastard, took advantage of the distraction and with a wave of his sleeve, a small portion of the food on the table disappeared.

"I only want these; you can take the rest!" Elder Xuan said, slipping away without a trace.

"if only"?

The others glanced at the ravaged lunch and immediately put on masks of pain.

Fortunately, Ye Qing had the foresight to have Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo hunt more game; otherwise, those two deer probably wouldn't have been enough for Xuanzi to eat alone.

Huo Yuhao was also eating his barbecue in silence, frowning as he pondered, trying to figure out what seasoning Ye Qing had added to it.

"Fat oil, chili, cumin... No, that's not right, why can't I taste the ingredients in these seasonings?" Huo Yuhao also put on the mask of pain.

The others, however, thoroughly enjoyed their meal.

Before awakening his martial soul, Ye Qing's cooking skills were somewhat lacking. Back then, he couldn't even grill fish properly, and what he made was half-cooked and half-burnt.

But times have changed. People in China have all put in some effort when it comes to cooking, and Ye Qing is no exception. When he put some thought into it, the talent points he allocated to cooking skills naturally came into play.

Moreover, often, the main flavor of food comes from the seasonings. With the right seasonings, even a shoe sole will taste delicious when grilled. His mastery of fire attributes also grants him perfect control over heat, ensuring the meat isn't too dry.

Even Xuanzi, a notorious gourmand, raved about the meal.

After lunch, everyone rested for a while to digest their food before setting off again.

Of course, it was they who set off. Xuanzi found a rope and tied them together, playing a little flying game, while Ye Qing, with his eight wings of holy light, watched them scream with a smile.

Laugh to death.

"You can actually keep up with my speed?" Xuanzi glanced at Ye Qing beside him, flapping his wings without showing any signs of strain, and looked quite surprised.

Keep in mind that he is a level 98 Super Douluo. Even if he is not a speed-oriented agility-type, his flight speed is already quite exaggerated, not to mention that he is equipped with a level 7 flight soul tool.

How could Ye Qing keep up with that?

Xuanzi expressed shock.

"Just some tricks, nothing to mention." Ye Qing smiled slightly.

This is nothing. If I were to stomp and kick with all my might, going full speed without any fear, you old man probably wouldn't even be able to smell my exhaust fumes.

Xuanzi didn't speak, but after giving Ye Qing a deep look, he quickened his pace slightly. Ye Qing continued to follow him at a leisurely pace, his eight wings of holy light flapping occasionally, leaving a dazzling golden trail behind him.

"Elder Xuan, slow down, Huo Yuhao and the others can't hold on much longer." Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but remind him as she saw Xuanzi and Ye Qing secretly competing and speeding up.

They were fine, even Bei Bei and the others from the Soul Sect had stabilized, but Huo Yuhao and the other two, who were Great Soul Masters, were already spitting out rainbows in the air, plus they were strung together.

And so this phenomenon has emerged...

Xiao Xiao: Yue~...

Wang Dong, covered in vomit: Ugh!!!

Huo Yuhao, whose face was covered in rainbows from Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong, was vomiting rainbows while questioning his existence.

"..." Xuanzi glanced at the miserable state of the three of them, a hint of embarrassment appearing on his old face, and slowly reduced his speed.

The lunch they ate was a waste, especially for Xiao Xiao. With her foodie tendencies, she was almost stuffed full by Ye Qing, and the rainbow she spat out was particularly plentiful, accurately covering herself, Wang Dong, and Huo Yuhao.

This is a chapter with a certain flavor...

However, it was not advisable to stop suddenly while traveling, so Xuanzi could only ask the three of them to persevere a little longer. The only good news was that, due to the high speed of flight, the wind blowing in front of them was also very strong.

Xiao Xiao couldn't smell the strange odor at all, Wang Dong behind her could smell a faint odor, but Huo Yuhao...

He endured the stench of food residue mixed with stomach acid, his head spinning as he continued to vomit rainbows.

……

As the sun set and darkness fell, Xuanzi slowed down and descended from the sky. In the distance was the Northwest Army Group of the Star Luo Empire, which guarded the Mingdou Mountains, indicating that they had arrived at the border of the Star Luo Empire.

The moment he landed, Xuanzi vanished before anyone else could even get their feet on the ground.

Clearly, Old Deng intended to avoid the resentful gazes of Huo Yuhao and the other two, which was consistent with his usual style of doing things.

Without a word, Wang Dong went berserk and jumped into the river beside him. Xiao Xiao silently walked upstream to find a place to clean herself. It was only thanks to Xuan Zi having some conscience that he found a river when they landed that the two girls probably died on the spot.

"Please wait for us a moment, everyone... Yue! I'm so sorry." Huo Yuhao greeted everyone before pinching his nose and jumping into the river.

"Pfft... Hahahahahaha!" Ye Qing tried to hold back, but couldn't, and laughed so hard that his mouth stretched all the way to his ears.

The others had been holding back, but Ye Qing's smile made them lose all composure and burst into laughter.

Hearing Ye Qing and the others laughing loudly, Wang Dong, whose head was submerged in the water, gritted his teeth angrily, his pinkish-blue eyes filled with resentment.

"That damned old man, how dare he embarrass me like this!"

(End of this chapter)