Demonic Dao Fanfiction: Protecting You from Worries for a Lifetime

"That's true. Let's go back first." Fen Hua nodded and put away his spear "Fentian". "I've been fighting for so long, I'm hungry."

Meng Yao said softly, "Then let's go eat something first and replenish our energy."

"Good idea!" Wei Ying responded immediately, a glint of anticipation flashing in his eyes. "I want roasted pheasant."

The group leisurely emerged from the dark cave, basking in the warm sunshine. Wei Wuxian's familiar voice reached their ears, as he seemed to be excitedly discussing some delicious food. Xue Yang couldn't help but roll his eyes, sighing with a hint of joking resignation, "Wei Wuxian, you really have a special liking for roast chicken! Can't you try a different flavor? I see you'd love to eat it every day!"

"What's wrong with roast chicken?" Wei Wuxian retorted unconvincedly, "Roast chicken is so delicious, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and fragrant. Besides, don't you like roast chicken made with cuckoo chicken?"

Xue Yang shrugged and smiled helplessly, "Okay, okay, you win. But, can you try a different flavor next time? Like grilled fish or grilled rabbit?"

"Grilled fish? Grilled rabbit?" Wei Wuxian frowned, as if seriously considering the suggestion. After a moment, a sly glint flashed in his eyes, and he smiled, "Grilled fish and grilled rabbit are good, too. But next time, we need to find a better place, preferably one with mountains and water. We can grill while enjoying the scenery. That's what real enjoyment is!"

Meng Yao smiled and shook her head slightly, commenting softly, "You two are really something. You can't stop talking about delicious food."

Fen Hua looked at them, a smile flashing in his eyes: "Alright, alright, stop arguing. Let's find a place to rest first, and then we can eat something."

The group retraced their steps back to the tranquil lakeside. The water was crystal clear, and a gentle breeze rippled the water. Sunlight shone on the surface, creating tiny glints of gold, as if countless gems were dancing in the water.

"It's so beautiful here!" Wei Ying exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with excitement, "Let's grill the fish here!"

"Good idea!" Xue Yang nodded, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in his eyes. "The scenery by the lake is indeed nice, and the grilled fish will surely be delicious."

Meng Yao smiled and said, "That's settled then. Let's go get ready and find some firewood and fish."

Fen Hua nodded, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes: "Okay, let's split up and get ready as soon as possible."

With that, the four of them got busy. Wei Ying and Xue Yang went to the lake to fish, Meng Yao went to find firewood, and Fen Hua set up the grill. Soon, they had a bonfire by the lake. The flames danced in the night, illuminating the four people's faces with a particularly warm glow.

Wei WuXian strung the freshly caught fish onto wooden sticks, a smug smile on his face. "Look at my skills. I guarantee the grilled fish will be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fragrant and delicious."

Xue Yang jokingly said, "If you put this energy into cultivation, you would have achieved a breakthrough long ago."

Meng Yao chuckled and piled the firewood neatly beside the campfire. "Alright, stop bickering and grill the fish quickly. I'm starving."

Fen Hua nodded and expertly adjusted the grill to ensure even heating of each fish. As he flipped the fish on the sticks, he said, "This grilled fish has to be even more delicious than last time."

As the bonfire burned, the lakeside was filled with an alluring aroma. The four of them sat around the bonfire, grilling fish and chatting, enjoying a rare moment of tranquility.

"What do you think is the purpose of my uncle testing us this time?" Wei Wuxian suddenly asked, a hint of thought flashing in his eyes.

Xue Yang shrugged and spread his hands, saying, "Who knows? My uncle's thoughts are always hard to understand."

"However, no matter what his purpose is, we have indeed learned a lot from it." Fen Hua took over the conversation.

“That’s right.” Wei Wuxian nodded in agreement. Xue Yang chuckled, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes. “However, next time my uncle arranges a test, I have to ask him first, so I don’t get caught off guard again.”

Wei Ying savored the grilled fish in his hand and nodded in agreement, "Ayang, you're right." He paused and added, "However, my uncle won't reveal such things. If he were to speak, there would definitely be a big pit waiting for us."

Hearing Wei Ying's words, everyone seemed to associate something with it and shuddered. "Wuxian, you're right."

"However, this test from my uncle was too harsh." Wei Ying frowned. "Those shadows are almost immortal. If we hadn't adjusted our tactics in time, we would have been trapped in an endless cycle."

Xue Yang chuckled, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. "Uncle always likes to use such extreme methods to test us on the brink of life and death. However, he also does it for our own good. After all, on a real battlefield, the enemy will show no mercy."

"Ayang, what you said does make sense, but sometimes, I really hope that my uncle can be a little gentler." As Wei Ying said this, he recalled the battle just now and couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Can't think about it anymore.

He decided to reward himself with delicious food, so he took a big bite of the grilled fish in his hand.

"Okay, okay, let's stop discussing these serious topics." Meng Yao interrupted their conversation with a relaxed smile on her face. "Let's just enjoy this rare quiet time. After all, such opportunities don't come often."

"That's right, let's eat something first to replenish our energy." Fen Hua nodded with a smile and turned his gaze to the golden fish roasting on the campfire.

Everyone nodded and turned their attention back to the fish grilling by the campfire. Wei Wuxian carefully handed a perfectly grilled fish to Meng Yao and said with a smile, "Try my cooking. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Meng Yao took the grilled fish, blew on it gently, and then took a bite. A glint of appreciation flashed in her eyes: "Well, it's really good. It's much better than your cooking skills."

Speaking of cooking, we have to mention Chaoyang teaching cooking skills, thinking that if there is an emergency outside, he can take good care of himself. However, on the first day, Wei Ying accidentally made a mess in the kitchen. If Chaoyang had not reacted quickly and put out the fire in time, I am afraid the whole kitchen would have been reduced to ashes.

Hearing Meng Yao's words, Xue Yang and Fen Hua seemed to connect the dots and smiled at each other. Wei Wuxian scratched his head awkwardly and said defensively, "It was just an accident. There was nothing else..." Observing the expressions on the three people's faces, his voice gradually lowered and finally faded away.

"The kitchen didn't explode later, but the food you cooked was indeed unforgettable." Xue Yang couldn't help but tease with a playful smile on his face.

Fen Hua couldn't help but join in the teasing. He looked at Wuxian with a playful glint in his eyes and said, "Wuxian, your cooking skills are indeed unique. Every attempt is a new adventure." As he spoke, he tried hard to hold back his laughter, but the smile on the corner of his mouth could not be concealed.

"Apple stewed fish, leek stew..." Every time Xue Yang said this, Meng Yao and Fen Hua burst into laughter, as if they had just heard the funniest thing in the world. Meng Yao almost cried with laughter, while Fen Hua covered his stomach with his hands, as if it hurt from laughing so hard.

Their laughter echoed in the air, as if they were "cheering" for Wuxian's cooking skills.

Wei Wuxian sighed helplessly and put on an innocent look: "Okay, okay, I admit that my cooking skills need to be improved. But at least I'm successful in barbecue, right?" He tried to save some face for himself.

"The barbecue is indeed good, but you'd better not try other dishes easily." Fen Hua teased with a smile, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

“Yeah, Wuxian, you should just focus on grilling the fish.” Xue Yang couldn’t help but interrupt, his tone tinged with teasing, “At least this way we can still eat in peace.”

Wei WuXian shrugged helplessly, but couldn't help but laugh. "Alright, alright. I admit I still have a long way to go in this regard. But don't underestimate me. One day I'll impress you."

[Actually, Wei Ying is a very good cook, but he just doesn't cook properly and is always innovating recipes.]

Meng Yao smiled and patted Wei Wuxian's shoulder. "Wuxian, we believe in you. We just hope that our kitchen can remain intact until then."

Fen Hua suppressed his laughter and said seriously, "However, my uncle's cooking skills are indeed worth learning. At least when we survive in the wild, we won't go hungry."

"That's right." Xue Yang nodded in agreement. "Besides, the cooking skills my uncle taught me are not only practical but also delicious. I don't want to eat those dry food anymore."

The laughter around the campfire gradually died down, and the four began to concentrate on enjoying the delicious grilled fish. The night breeze from the lake brought a slight chill, but the warmth of the campfire and the aroma of the grilled fish made everything feel particularly comfortable.