Ahhhhh, high-altitude survival!

Lin Yue, peeking out, immediately saw a black snake, as thick as a teacup, coiled deep within the cave wall. Its body was wrapped around a huge stalactite, its scales shimmering with an eerie light in the dim light. It seemed to be asleep, undisturbed by the movement of the group.

Lin Yue observed carefully for a while and realized something was wrong. Besides this snake, there seemed to be another one, even thicker, coiled up motionless a little further away.

Lin Yue thought for a moment, then turned sideways and went around Liang Dong.

Han Weiyi was a little anxious when she saw this and reached out to pull her, but Xu Tiantian pressed her down: "Don't move, Sister Lin Yue seems to have discovered something."

Lin Yue stopped about 1.5 meters away from the snake's body, then took out a large purple flower from her backpack. Her mental strength had recovered to over 150, and she could now use the "man-eating flower" again.

The purple flower of the "man-eating flower" spun around a few times, seemingly searching for prey. Then, it eagerly opened its mouth behind Lin Yue, as if to devour her.

Lin Yue now understood the situation. After putting the "man-eating flower" into her backpack, she strode forward.

"elder sister!"

"Sister Lin Yue?"

Several people behind him called out in unison, their voices filled with worry.

Lin Yue had already walked up to the "snake" and, without hesitation, bent down, reached out, and picked it up.

"Hiss..." The others gasped in unison, then realized something was wrong.

"Hey, Sister Lin Yue, is this a dead snake?" Zhou Zeyang asked first.

"No, this is a snake molt." Lin Yue tossed the snake-like object to the group, and Liang Dong caught it steadily. After examining it, he passed it on to the next person.

Lin Yue said, "It seems we really have found the black snake's lair."

Everyone sensed the ease in Lin Yue's tone and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Han Weiyi couldn't help but ask, "Sister, do you mean this cave is safe now?"

"It should be about right!" Lin Yue replied with a hint of uncertainty. "Isn't there a saying that two tigers can't share one mountain?"

Liang Dong nodded in agreement and added, "Yes. When I was outdoors before, an experienced senior told me that snakes mostly live and hunt alone. They only gather together during the mating season, mainly to reduce competition for food and increase hunting efficiency, because they need a large territory to find enough food."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and their steps became lighter.

After collecting all the snake molts along the way, the group found a relatively spacious open space deep in the cave and started a fire to prepare dinner.

The main dish was naturally freshly cooked black snake meat. Lin Yue processed the snake meat slightly, Xu Tiantian and Zhao Lei were in charge of starting a fire, Zhou Zeyang and Liang Dong went out to fetch dry branches, and as for Han Weiyi, she said she was still a little itchy and wandered around by herself. Lin Yue didn't pay any attention to her, only reminding her to be careful.

Soon, a fire was lit, and stones formed a small circle around the campfire. Several people sat together, their faces bathed in an orange-red glow, creating a rather warm and cozy atmosphere.

A thick wooden stick was already placed over the campfire, with a piece of fat snake meat pierced through one end. The meat gradually turned golden under the licking of the flames, and the oil dripped into the fire, making a "sizzling" sound. Lin Yue would occasionally brush some homemade apple juice and honey on the surface of the meat, and soon, an enticing sweet aroma filled the cave.

"It smells so good!" Han Weiyi shouted from afar, her voice filled with excitement. "Barbecue should be paired with drinks! I completely forgot to bring my soda, what a pity!"

Zhou Zeyang and his companions added firewood and fuel to the fire nearby, ostensibly to help out, but in reality, their eyes were always involuntarily drawn to the direction of the grilled meat.

For some reason, they always felt that the aroma of Lin Yue's roasted snake meat was too tempting, making their mouths water.

As the snake meat cooked through, its enticing aroma grew even stronger. Lin Yue took out the spices and salt she carried with her from her backpack and sprinkled them carefully over the snake meat, ensuring that every small piece fully absorbed the flavors. After turning it around for a few more moments, she took out a cleaned dagger and began to slice off a thin piece of meat, handing it to Xu Tiantian beside her: "Here, have a taste, how does it taste?"

Xu Tiantian gently blew on the snake meat a few times, then carefully put the golden-brown roasted snake meat into her mouth. The aroma immediately burst in her mouth, and for a moment, Xu Tiantian felt dizzy and mesmerized.

She paused, letting the aroma fully diffuse in her mouth, before opening her teeth and biting down. The outer skin was slightly charred and crispy, the meat tender and juicy, and the oil melted gently on her tongue. The smoky aroma of charcoal and the rich, firm texture of the snake meat achieved a near-perfect fusion, making it an excellent experience.

Xu Tiantian couldn't help but recall the cartoons she watched as a child. The characters in those cartoons always had incredibly unbelievable reactions when they tasted delicious food—their brains would go completely blank, they'd float on clouds, and so on. Back then, she thought cartoons were just exaggerated, but now she suddenly realized how limited her understanding had been. She never imagined there really were foods so delicious they made her want to jump for joy!

Seeing that Xu Tiantian hadn't spoken for a while, everyone else couldn't help but look over. Zhao Lei gently shook her arm: "Tiantian, how is it? Is it delicious?"

Xu Tiantian nodded repeatedly: "Delicious, absolutely delicious! I've never eaten such delicious food before!"

"You're exaggerating a bit." Lin Yue couldn't help but laugh. As the cook for this meal, she naturally wanted her skills to be recognized. But it was just simple seasoning and heat control; it shouldn't be that exaggerated.

After saying that, Lin Yue cut herself a slice, wanting to taste it.

Lin Yue was stunned when she tasted the meat. After chewing it carefully and swallowing it, she realized something was wrong. She first handed the dagger to Liang Dong, signaling him to distribute it to everyone, and then opened her personal status panel to check her attributes.