Is the beginning of a catastrophe? The little farm cook is raising a family with a full warehouse.

As soon as you step into the temple, a stale and decayed smell hits you in the face.

The moonlight poured down like mercury, sprinkling through the cracks and outlining light and shadow on the dusty ground.

Cheng Yueli was a bit timid. As soon as she entered the room, she grabbed the corner of Cheng Yuntao's clothes tightly and hid beside her.

"Don't be afraid." Cheng Yuntao stretched out her hand, put her arm around Cheng Yueli's shoulders, and stroked her twice to comfort her.

The ground was bumpy and uneven, with some broken stones and dead branches scattered around. When people stepped on it, there was a slight rustling sound that echoed in the silent ruined temple, adding a bit of desolation.

The wind whistled around, making the temple door creak, as if some lonely soul was humming in the dark night.

Cheng Yuntao did not dare to be careless and carefully looked at the surrounding environment.

The roof of the temple was in ruins, with countless tiles broken and cracked, and several places were even exposed to the sun. Through the holes of varying sizes, the cold stars twinkling in the night sky could be vaguely seen.

The walls of the temple were covered with mottled moss and cracks, and spider webs were intertwined in the corners, with spider silk gleaming with tiny silver light in the dim light.

The shrine is dilapidated, the face of the statue is blurred, and most of the painted parts have peeled off, leaving only a dull background and a few traces, exuding a sense of desolation and loneliness in the darkness.

The altar in front of the statue was placed crookedly, one of its legs was broken, and it was barely supported by a few pieces of gravel. The table top was covered with thick dust and debris, including fallen leaves, dead grass, and bird feathers that were blown in by the wind at some point.

Cheng Yuntao took out the fire starter she carried with her and lit the remaining candle on the altar. The surroundings suddenly became much brighter.

"Everyone must be exhausted after a long day of traveling."

"Rest for a while. I'll go pick up some scrap wood that can be used as fuel. I'll make a fire to keep warm and cook something to eat."

Cheng Yuntao chose a relatively clean place, asked her younger brothers and sisters to help her grandmother sit down and rest, and then she turned around and got busy again.

She kept turning back and forth, searching for available fuel. Her hair was a little messy from running all the way, and a few strands of hair stuck to her fair but tired cheeks.

After a while, Cheng Yuntao returned to his family with a pile of wood.

He stacked the wood together, took out the tinder again, and brought the sparks close to the drier sawdust and hay at the bottom. Wisps of green smoke rose.

Cheng Yuntao blew gently, and the flames slowly spread and began to lick the wood above. The flames grew from small to large, and the light and shadow swayed back and forth on her face.

The warm orange flames gradually dispelled the surrounding darkness and coldness. Everyone's hands unconsciously moved close to the fire, rubbing them gently, feeling the warmth brought by the flames.

Although the cold winter has passed, this spring night is still a bit chilly.

"There are still a few vegetable buns left from the day's journey. I'll heat them up later and everyone can have one to fill their stomachs."

"And then I'll make some barbecue, how about that?"

Cheng Yuntao had just ground some barbecue powder a while ago, but hadn't had time to taste it yet. Now is a good opportunity.

"Okay! Let's help my sister!"

After resting for a while, Cheng Jingzhu and Cheng Yueli regained their original energy and rushed over to help.

Several skewers of meat were neatly arranged on a simple homemade grill. As soon as the skewers touched the flame, they made a slight sizzling sound.

The oil quickly condensed into crystal beads on the surface, then slowly slid down along the texture of the skewers, dripping into the fire, and instantly bursting into brilliant sparks.

Cheng Yuntao's slender fingers firmly grasped the branch that skewered the meat, turning it slowly and steadily so that every inch of the meat could be heated evenly.

As time goes by, the skin of the skewers gradually turns golden and becomes slightly crispy, and the aroma of meat spreads. The rich and mellow aroma is mixed with a hint of burnt aroma, which penetrates into the nasal cavity and makes people salivate.

Seeing that the time was almost right, Cheng Yuntao took out a small bag of secret barbecue ingredients.

The already rich meaty aroma is enhanced with a mysterious and tempting flavor, and the unique scent of spices blends perfectly with the meaty aroma.

Take a bite, your teeth sink into the soft and juicy meat, the aroma of the meat instantly blooms in your mouth, and the tender taste is accompanied by the nourishment of oil.

First, there is the slight spiciness of the chili pepper, followed by the unique aroma of cumin, accompanied by the mellow flavor of spices such as star anise and peppercorns. The salty and fragrant taste stimulates the taste buds just right. With every chew, the meat aroma becomes more intense, making you unable to stop.

In addition to the meat skewers, Cheng Yuntao also grilled some vegetables.

The corn kernels, from raw to astringent, gradually become plump and golden in color. The first bite is the toughness of the corn husk, followed by the sweet corn juice and softness. The slightly curled cap of the shiitake mushroom is tender and smooth, with a slight springiness. The juice bursts in the mouth, and the rich mushroom aroma instantly fills the entire mouth. The eggplant skin gradually wrinkles and turns black, but the inside becomes soft. Slice it open with a knife, insert the minced garlic and other seasonings, and put it in your mouth. The glutinous fragrance of the eggplant and the spicy flavor of the seasonings penetrate each other...

The family sat around the fire, holding skewers in each hand. Soon, a pile of discarded skewers piled up on the open space beside them.

Seeing that everyone liked it, Cheng Yuntao quickly added some new barbecue, which they enjoyed while eating and grilling.

"What smells so good?"

Suddenly, a voice came from somewhere. The owner of the voice seemed to have just woken up from sleep, with a strong nasal tone.

"Did you hear any strange noises?" Cheng Yuntao asked first.

After everyone looked at each other, they all got the same message from each other's eyes: a stranger just asked a question!

"Sister... Sister, who is talking? There must be a ghost here."

Cheng Yueli hurriedly swallowed the skewers in her mouth, not even bothering to wipe the barbecue sauce off the corners of her mouth, and spoke with some stammering.

"Xiao Li, don't talk nonsense! There are no ghosts in this world!" Although Cheng Jingzhu was also nervous, he still rejected it immediately.

Cheng Yuntao nodded pretending to be calm, but her eyes kept searching around, hoping to find the source of the suspicious sound.

When she was picking up firewood just now, she had already checked the surroundings and found no one suspicious. Why did such a voice suddenly appear?

But the man only said one sentence and there was no more movement. Could it be that they heard it wrong?

But this doesn't make sense. It's understandable if one person misheard, but everyone clearly heard the question just now.

"What are you guys whispering about down there? Someone come and tell me what you are eating that smells so good?!" Just when I was feeling uneasy, the questioning voice came again and a figure dropped from the sky.