Lu Yan accelerated the speed of roasting meat, even using fire spirit power.
Others couldn't help but exclaim when they saw this.
"Leader Lu, using fire spirit power to roast meat seems unnecessary," Yu Yong spoke up.
The other five elemental warriors also thought Lu Yan was going overboard; using fire spirit power for roasting meat was too much, not allowing anyone to relax.
Lu Yan smirked, "Hmm, I'm hungry."
At first, others were surprised by his sudden smile, but hearing he was hungry left them speechless.
As a foundational cultivator, who would believe such words?
Lu Yan didn't care if they believed him; the crucial thing was to feed Yu Su.
Yu Su's pitiful gaze made Lu Yan quicken his pace.
Before long, Lu Yan approached Yu Su with a plate of grilled meat and vegetable skewers.
Yu Su, sitting there with an ethereal demeanor, gradually lit up when he saw Lu Yan.
Lu Yan couldn't help but inwardly laugh; just a plate of skewers earned him this look from Yu Su, a win for tonight.
Lu Yan approached with the skewers, and others naturally made way for him.
Seeing the delicious skewers, everyone couldn't help but show expressions of desire.
However, Lu Yan showed no intention of sharing with the other witch doctors; he placed the entire plate in front of Yu Su and even poured him fruit wine.
Yu Su cleared his throat, feeling somewhat embarrassed under everyone's gaze.
In such a situation, eating alone would be impolite. But just as he was about to invite others to join, Lu Yan picked up a grilled lamb skewer, placed it in Yu Su's hand, and said, "Lord Yu Su, try my craftsmanship; these are specially grilled for you."
Yu Su: "..."
Why did this guy suddenly use an honorific? And what's with specially grilling for him? Now others couldn't even reach out.
Lu Yan noticed Yu Su hesitating, so he took the skewer back from him, held it to Yu Su's mouth, and asked, "Want to try?"
Unable to resist the tempting aroma, Yu Su immediately opened his mouth and took a bite.
Yum~
Crispy, fragrant, and tender, the perfect doneness.
Delicious, incredibly delicious!
If he didn't have exceptional self-control, he would be closing his eyes in satisfaction by now.
To maintain a sophisticated image, he had to appear calm. After carefully chewing, he casually commented, "Not bad."
Others admired how Yu Su, even while savoring such delicious meat, maintained an otherworldly demeanor, thinking he truly stood out.
Only Lu Yan, crouching in front of Yu Su, saw the slight gleam in his eyes and the barely perceptible narrowing, like a satisfied cat. It tickled something in Lu Yan's heart.
Knowing Yu Su couldn't openly express wanting more, Lu Yan promptly picked up another skewer and offered it to him.
"Want to taste this one too?"
Yu Su, silently appreciative, looked at Lu Yan and took a bite, maintaining his high-class demeanor while thoroughly enjoying it.
Lu Yan continued to offer different flavors, ensuring Yu Su's mouth never felt lonely. In broad daylight, he openly enjoyed the meat, bringing extra satisfaction to Yu Su.
Sending a telepathic message to Lu Yan, Yu Su praised, "You did splendidly."
Lu Yan replied mentally, "Thank you for the praise, Lord Yu Su."
Observing their playful interaction, others couldn't grasp Lu Yan suddenly using an honorific. While they exchanged glances, the rest of the meat finished cooking.
Everyone eagerly dug in.
Now Yu Su didn't need Lu Yan to offer; he could confidently ask, "Give me one." Lu Yan wanted to continue feeding him for the unique satisfaction it brought, but he understood the situation. Lu Yan handed him a skewer, returning the rest to the plate.
Others roasted a plate of meat for Lu Yan.
Lu Yan wasn't picky about what he ate.
In the entire gathering, only Yu Su received personally grilled meat from Lu Yan, not even Lu Yan himself.
Yu Su ate contentedly, discussing trade in the growing market with the barbarian tribe's chief. Trade between the mountains on both sides increased, presenting significant opportunities for the forest tribe.
However, the chief still had concerns, fearing a repeat of the previous incident.
Yu Su assured him that the malevolent entities had been cleared, and there shouldn't be trouble in the near future.
"I'll also dispatch eagles to patrol more frequently, ensuring everyone's safety."
The chief was grateful; with Yu Village's protection, their safety was significantly enhanced.
Yu Su took advantage of the opportunity to suggest to others, "I know it's not easy for each village to form a trade caravan, so if you want to go east, you can join our caravan."
Others, upon hearing this, showed expressions of surprise, "Can we really do that?"
Yu Su nodded, "Of course, but there's one condition. You have to contribute a portion of the hiring fees, consider it as hiring our caravan as your bodyguards."
This was acceptable; everyone had already gained an advantage and couldn't be unable to meet this condition.
"The specific details can be discussed later. Autumn is ending soon, and Yu Village's caravan won't head east temporarily. We'll depart in spring."
"Of course, we'll follow your lead."
Yu Su planned to expand trade with the east; they still had many unexplored areas, intending to gradually open them up. Additionally, he wanted to share his cultivation techniques.
However, the method of teaching and ensuring Yu Village's position required careful consideration.
After the incident in the Beast Forest, he realized the human strength was too weak, especially while surrounded by dangers from monstrous beasts, making them vulnerable to attacks at any time.
Just him and the cultivators from Yu Village couldn't adequately protect the human population in this vast land. They couldn't be vigilant all the time; otherwise, when would they have time to cultivate themselves?
Chewing thoughtfully, Yu Su's cheeks puffed up like a small animal, lost in his thoughts.
With a single glance, Lu Yan noticed him daydreaming. His gaze fixed on Yu Su's cheek, he took out a skewer, bit into it, and chewed with gusto.
It seemed watching Yu Su eat was Lu Yan's guilty pleasure, his eyes fixed without blinking.
While tearing off a piece of meat, it seemed like he was devouring something.
After a while, Yu Su snapped out of it, but Lu Yan was no longer in front of him. Perplexed, he saw Lu Yan return with a plate of freshly grilled meat and vegetable skewers, filling the gap in front of him.
Yu Su's eyes lit up slightly, silently giving Lu Yan an appreciative look.
Lu Yan smiled.
The feeling of being the only one able to feed Yu Su was truly wonderful.
...
After discussing the caravan matters that night, Yu Su didn't discuss serious matters with others.
Everyone indulged in feasting and drinking until late at night, without the disturbances of Jian Yunchuan's tribulation, allowing everyone to rest peacefully.
Feeling a bit full, Yu Su didn't immediately go home after the banquet; instead, he decided to take a stroll to aid digestion, even dragging Yu Zhou along.
The two brothers went for a walk, and of course, Lu Yan followed.
The three walked in a circle along the village road.
Satisfied, Yu Su rubbed his stomach, already imagining what he would eat tomorrow.
"Let's have hot pot tomorrow," Yu Su missed hot pot a bit.
But Lu Yan disagreed, "No, let's wait a few days."
"Why?" Yu Su asked.
Lu Yan explained, "We can't eat heavy every day. If we want to advance our cultivation more rapidly, we should have periods of fasting. It's already inappropriate for us not to fast."
In terms of desires, Lu Yan was not as indulgent as Yu Su; he was quite rational.
Yu Su opened his mouth, wanting to argue, but in the end, he just muttered a few words and let it go.
Because what Lu Yan said made sense.
If they were eating spirit meat, spirit vegetables, and spirit rice, there would be no problem. However, they were currently eating ordinary food, and they had to purify their bodies regularly, which consumed a lot of time and energy. This wasn't what cultivators should be doing.
Sighing, Yu Su scratched his chin, realizing that they needed to find spiritual food to replace ordinary food; otherwise, their mouths would feel lonely.
"After eating hot pot, I won't eat ordinary food anymore!" Yu Su clenched his fist, setting a goal for himself.
Both Lu Yan and Yu Zhou looked at him, with Yu Zhou still wearing a somewhat distrustful expression.
"What's with your expressions? Don't trust me?" Yu Su asked.
Yu Zhou bluntly retorted, "Brother, you said the same thing last time we had a hot pot, and the time before that..."
Yu Su covered his mouth, glaring at him.
Shut up, little brat.
Who's the one that can't stop talking?
"I'll definitely stick to it this time, you all can supervise me if you don't believe it."