Transmigrated into a book? A vicious female supporting character? A senior sister? Tsk tsk!

That night, Tang Xinyan had just finished hunting a ferocious beast. Thinking that it was already late at night, she decided to rest for a while and continue her journey when it was light.

Two tents were set up again, and a bonfire was lit, but this time, Tang Xinyan planned to have a barbecue.

From the original owner's memories, Tang Xinyan learned that the flesh of demonic beasts was edible, and that it could even enhance the cultivation of immortal cultivators.

The higher the level of the monster, the better the nourishing effect. Tang Xinyan then selected two prepared jumping monsters from her spatial storage.

This hopping beast resembled the rabbit from Tang Xinyan's previous life, with long ears and white fur.

Extremely timid, yet adept at running and jumping, but about twice the size of a rabbit, Tang Xinyan deliberately hunted some when she encountered them.

There's also the Gugu Beast, which, as the name suggests, resembles the pheasant from my previous life, except its feathers are much more vibrant.

Its size was also much larger. If it weren't for the original owner's memories, Tang Xinyan would have thought she saw a wild peacock when she first saw it.

Tonight, Tang Xinyan planned to try out the jumping beasts. She strung the two jumping beasts onto two whittled wooden sticks.

After setting them up on a shelf above the fire, Tang Xinyan took out an oil bowl and a brush and applied a layer of oil to each of the two jumping beasts.

Although Tang Xinyan had many treasures, she lacked common cooking seasonings. Fortunately, she had the supermarket as her great treasure.

The oil she brushed on was olive oil from Yuanjie Supermarket. After the meat skin changed color slightly, Tang Xinyan took out barbecue sauce from the supermarket.

Brush the entire surface of the jumping beast with oil, then continue baking. After five minutes, brush it again, and repeat this process three times.

Of course, in order not to arouse suspicion, Tang Xinyan had already communicated with Tuanzi before preparing the barbecue to change the outer packaging of these things to bowls or porcelain bottles.

When she felt the meat was almost cooked, Tang Xinyan took out cumin and chili powder and sprinkled them evenly on the surface of the jumping beast.

The increasingly domineering and unique aroma of barbecue gradually wafted from the grill, even piquing the curiosity of Xiao Yimo, who was hiding in a nearby tree.

Just as Xiao Yimo was hesitating whether to go down and ask, he heard his little disciple's voice from below:

"Master, I've grilled some meat. Would you like to try my cooking?"

Now, Xiao Yimo stopped hesitating. He appeared on the other side of the fire, sat down, picked up a jumping beast, tore off a leg, took a bite, and tasted it.

Tang Xinyan stared intently at Xiao Yimo's reaction. Seeing the pleasure in his eyes after tasting it, she knew that her master liked the roast meat.

Sure enough, the old saying is right: there's no person or problem that a barbecue can't solve. If one barbecue isn't enough, then two will do, hehe.

Thinking this, Tang Xinyan happily picked up another jumping beast and started taking big bites. Mmm~, and I must say,

The taste is quite similar to rabbit meat, even more tender and with a touch more flavor. It seems I should hunt more of it in the future.

After we finish the trial and go back, I'll bake some for my four senior brothers to try. I can even make spicy or braised versions, hehe.

Tang Xinyan became happier and happier as she thought about it, her eyes crinkling into slits with laughter. Seeing this, Xiao Yimo couldn't help but ask curiously:

"What good news has Yan Yan come up with that makes her so happy?"

Tang Xinyan snapped out of her thoughts and answered truthfully:

"I just think that the meat of the Jumping Beast is delicious. I plan to hunt more and store them if I encounter them again, so that I can bring them back to my senior brothers after this mission is completed."

Xiao Yimo nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile:

"Your senior brothers have not spoiled you for nothing. They think of you first when there is something good. That's good. Speaking of which, the spices that Yan Yan is using are quite peculiar. I wonder what kind of plants they are. I have never seen them before."

Tang Xinyan, without blushing or skipping a beat, readily offered her answer:

"These are all common kitchen seasonings. Master has been fasting for many years, so it's normal that you haven't seen them before. If Master likes them, I can get some for you later."

These words made Xiao Yimo realize that ever since he was able to abstain from grains, he had indeed rarely eaten these kinds of foods. Today, however, the aroma was truly enticing.

He couldn't resist trying it, and it certainly didn't disappoint him. As for making it himself, he probably didn't have the talent for that.

Therefore, Xiao Yimo shook his head:

"No need, it would be a waste for you to give it to your teacher."

Tang Xinyan thought about it and realized it made sense. Her master was truly like a celestial being untouched by worldly affairs; he probably couldn't cook either.

Thinking of this, Tang Xinyan stopped insisting and nodded, saying:

"Alright, Master, whenever you want to eat it, I'll bake it for you. Or when we get back, I can give it to you and let you try other ways of cooking it."

Feeling a warm current flow through Xiao Yimo's heart at his little disciple's concern, his expression softened further as he smiled and replied:

"Okay, then I'll leave it to Yan Yan."

Cultivators naturally have larger appetites than ordinary people, but seeing Tang Xinyan devour an entire Jumping Beast by herself, Xiao Yimo couldn't help but feel a little worried:

"Yan Yan, are you sure you can handle eating so much?"

Tang Xinyan cast a cleansing spell, touched her slightly bulging belly, and said somewhat shyly:

"It was my first time eating it, and I just couldn't resist. I'm definitely a bit stuffed."

Xiao Yimo was somewhat amused and exasperated.

"Circulate your energy through your cultivation technique, focusing your spiritual power on your stomach; that will make you feel better."

Tang Xinyan obediently sat down cross-legged, letting her spiritual energy circulate in her stomach a few times. Sure enough, she felt less bloated, and...it was amazing...

Feeling better, Tang Xinyan looked at Xiao Yimo and asked with concern:

"Master, are you full? Would you like your disciple to roast another one for you?"

Xiao Yimo shook his head, thinking that since they were already out, he might as well give Tang Xinyan some pointers. After listening to her advice, Tang Xinyan suddenly asked curiously:

"By the way, Master, isn't Silver Valley Forest a place where many cultivators often come to train? How come I've been here for more than half a month and haven't seen a single living person?"

"Well... I'm not quite sure either. Why don't you send a message to your senior brothers to ask them first thing tomorrow morning?"

Xiao Yimo was truly stumped. Having not left the sect for many years, he genuinely didn't know the situation of these training grounds over the years.

Tang Xinyan nodded, glanced at the night sky, and said to Xiao Yimo:

"Master, I plan to continue tomorrow morning. Would you like to go into the tent and rest for a while?"

Xiao Yimo: "Okay."

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The next day, when Tang Xinyan got up to pack, as usual, Xiao Yimo was nowhere to be seen. Tang Xinyan finished packing everything.

He took out his communication jade token and sent a message to their small group chat:

Junior Sister: [Senior brothers, I have a question. Why is it that after staying in Silver Valley Forest for more than half a month, I haven't seen a single living person?]