Reborn as a tree, the peerless god is obsessed

On the grassland at night, the breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness. However, the bonfire brought warmth and light, making everyone feel extremely comfortable and at ease.

They sat around the campfire, chatting, singing, and sometimes dancing, enjoying this beautiful night.

South of their gathering, two or three miles away, a group of people were approaching. Some were on horseback, some were leading their horses, and some were walking. They were talking and laughing, and those in front would occasionally turn around or walk backwards, muttering something.

Suddenly, someone sniffed, "What's that smell? Why is it so fragrant?"

When everyone heard it, they noticed it.

"fragrant."

"Mm, it smells really good."

"It seems to be floating from this direction." Someone pointed in the direction of Xueyao and the others.

"Let's go and take a look." Someone suggested, and everyone quickened their pace.

Xue Yao had already noticed the movements of these people, but since they were not evil people, she did not care.

Later, the others also noticed it, and Renhu asked Xueyao, "Immortal Lord, do you want to..."

Xue Yao knew what he wanted to say and interrupted him, "No need, let them come."

After a while, the sound of horse hooves could be heard in the distance. Xueyao and the others immediately became alert, gripping their weapons tightly, ready to deal with any possible danger.

"It's okay." Xueyao saw everyone's nervous expressions and comforted them.

The sound of horse hooves grew closer. A group of herdsmen on horseback approached from a distance. Many were also on foot, herding cattle and sheep. It looked like a tribe on the move.

When they saw Xue Yao and the others, a look of vigilance appeared on their faces.

"You, who are you?" A middle-aged herdsman came forward and said in stiff Chinese.

Xueyao thought that this middle-aged herdsman must be the leader of this group of herdsmen.

"Hello! We were captivated by the beauty of the grassland and decided to spend a night here enjoying it." Xue Yao replied with a smile, "Are you herders from around here?"

"Yes." Seeing that Xueyao and others had no ill intentions, the herdsmen's leader relaxed his expression, and the expressions of the other herdsmen also eased a lot.

"How about having a barbecue together?" Xue Yao made an inviting gesture, the sincere smile on her face shining brightly in the firelight.

Seeing Xueyao being so frank, the middle-aged herdsman was really interested in the barbecue in front of him and agreed.

They had come here following a scent they had never smelled before.

In fact, not only did he want to try it, but even the herdsmen behind him were eager for him to accept. Not to mention the children, even the adults had already swallowed their saliva several times.

None of this escaped Xueyao's eyes.

The herdsmen dismounted and sat around the campfire, bringing hot milk tea and roasted lamb to share with Xueyao and the others.

Xue Yao handed a skewer of roasted chicken to the herdsmen's leader and said, "Please try our delicacy."

Seeing this, Renhu, Xiaolin'er and Xueyu hurriedly handed the roasted skewers to other herdsmen children.

Su Xin and Yun Duoduo put a lot of skewers of meat on the grill.

Because there were many herdsmen, and seeing that the existing bonfires could no longer meet the barbecue needs, Xueyao asked everyone to extend the bonfires into a long line.

This way, both sides of the campfire can be operated.

Xueyao brought out more food from the secret garden, more than enough. She also brought out a lot of fruit wine, and the herdsmen, young and old, regardless of gender, tasted this delicious wine they had never tasted before.

Xueyao and the others had almost finished their meal, but at the herdsmen's invitation, they still tried their roasted lamb and drank a few sips of milk tea.

The aroma of milk tea and the deliciousness of barbecue intertwined, leaving a lasting aftertaste. Xueyao and others could not help but admire the herdsmen's hospitality and cooking skills.

Everyone ate and drank to their heart's content.

But human nature is also complex and changeable. Just as everyone was happily enjoying the food and wine, a young herdsman suddenly stood up.

A strange look flashed in his eyes. He quietly walked to the side, took out a dagger from his waist, and then rushed towards Xue Yao.

This scene happened so suddenly that no one could react. However, Xue Yao had already seen through the young herdsman's actions.

She dodged the young herdsman's attack with ease, then reached out and grabbed his wrist.

"What are you doing?" Xue Yao asked coldly.

The young herdsman was caught by Xueyao, and a look of fear appeared on his face. He struggled to break free from Xueyao's restraints, but was firmly controlled by Xueyao.

"My lord, be careful." Upon seeing this, Renhu and others surrounded him and looked at the young herdsman warily.

The other herdsmen were also stunned by this scene. They did not expect such a thing to happen.

The herdsmen leader walked up to the young herdsman with an angry face and slapped him hard.

"What are you doing, you bastard?" he shouted.

The young herder staggered, but he stubbornly raised his head, looked at the herder leader, and said, "Chief, they are not ordinary people. They must have been sent by those who occupied our pasture."

What he was thinking was that these people were not dressed like ordinary people and had so many good things. He must have treasures that he didn't know about. If he killed them, wouldn't all these good things, including the treasures on their bodies, belong to the herdsmen?

He couldn't understand why not only did no one among the herdsmen help him, but the leader also blamed him so much.

The herdsmen leader's expression changed when he heard this. He looked at Xue Yao and the others, a hint of doubt and vigilance flashing in his eyes.

Seeing this, Xueyao knew that she had to explain clearly, otherwise it might cause misunderstandings and conflicts.

She released her hand, letting the young herder stand up straight, and then said calmly, "We are really not the people you are talking about. We were just passing through here and were attracted by the beauty of the grassland, so we decided to stay here for one night."

The herdsmen leader was silent for a moment, then asked, "Who are you? Why are you here?"

Xue Yao smiled slightly and said, "We are from the south and have traveled extensively. It is fate that we are fortunate to meet you tonight."

The herdsmen leader's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard Xue Yao's words. He had heard of the legends of the cultivators, and he was immediately filled with awe.

They continued to sit around the campfire, eating the delicious food in front of them and drinking fragrant milk tea and fruit wine.

The young herdsman who attacked Xue Yao was still somewhat unconvinced, with murderous intent in his eyes, but was glared back by the leader and dared not cause trouble again.

The herdsmen quickly became familiar with Xueyao and the others.

They exchanged stories and experiences with each other and shared their respective cultures and customs.

Xueyao listened to them telling interesting stories and legends about the grassland, her heart filled with interest and curiosity.

She found that although these herdsmen lived on remote grasslands, they possessed rich life experience and unique wisdom.

Xueyao deeply admired their awe and gratitude towards nature.

As the communication deepened, the herdsmen also developed a strong interest in Xueyao and others.

They asked curiously about Xueyao and others, and Xueyao generously shared her experiences and observations.

Gradually, the atmosphere around the campfire became more cheerful and harmonious.

The herdsmen started a joyful dance, and Xueyao and the others joined in. They held hands and spun around the bonfire, laughter and applause echoing.

Xueyao felt the innocence and enthusiasm from the grassland, and her heart was filled with warmth and emotion.

As the night deepened, the bonfire gradually died down. Under the influence of the fruit wine, some people had already drifted off to sleep. Those who were awake were also intoxicated. But at this moment, Xueyao sensed something was amiss not far away.