369: Chapter 369 Food Temptation: Big Brother Gives You Grilled Meat

He waved his sleeve lightly, and a mass of crimson, pure spirit fire drifted down onto the open ground between them.

Accompanied by the crisp sound of burning branches, a bright and warm bonfire ignited in the heart of this cold and deathly still Forbidden Zone of Life.

The dancing flames dispersed some of the heavy night darkness surrounding them.

Xu Chen flipped his wrist and took a large piece of Golden-Horned Fire Bull leg meat directly from his natal space; it was cleaned thoroughly, with a texture as perfect as red agate.

The Qi and blood in such high-level Spirit Beast meat were mild, making it perfectly suitable for treating the hungry girl to a feast.

With fluid, practiced movements, he placed the beast meat over the bonfire to roast.

As it roasted under the high heat, the fat on the surface of the meat began to bubble into fine golden droplets, which dripped into the fire and sent up sparks.

Seeing that it was cooked just right, Xu Chen took out several exquisite jade bottles and evenly sprinkled the secret spice blend inside over the surface of the meat.

In an instant, a rich, mouth-watering, and overbearing aroma of meat, mixed with the complex layers of spices, erupted and filled the edge of this abyss, which was otherwise filled with the stench of blood and rot.

Standing opposite him, Tuoba You's deer-like eyes widened instantly.

Having grown up in this sunless Forbidden Zone of Life, whenever she was hungry, she would gnaw on bitter Spiritual Plants containing vitality or chew on the raw remains of Vicious Beasts that were barely edible.

How could she have ever smelled such an aroma of human civilization at its peak?

The alluring fragrance drilled straight into her petite nose.

Tuoba You could not help but swallow her saliva uncontrollably, even sticking out her tongue to lick her slightly dry lips.

Under the absolute temptation of the delicious food, she finally took a step forward, like a wild kitten attracted by silvervine—wary yet unable to suppress her desire—tentatively inching toward the bonfire.

Standing behind Xu Chen, Ji Qingyun watched her husband's skilled movements, a flash of helpless amusement crossing her cold, clear eyes.

She had experienced this exact process herself.

Last night in the rock valley, this man had used a plate of roasted meat and his earnest nonsense to completely dismantle her defenses.

Now, facing this terrifyingly strong girl with monstrous strength, he was repeating the same old trick.

Yet, this tactic worked every single time.

Ji Qingyun shook her head slightly and simply walked over to sit by Xu Chen's side, quietly watching him "entice" this unexpected savior.

Xu Chen pressed two fingers together, forming a sharp Sword Qi, and sliced a piece of the most tender and juicy meat from the bull leg.

He skewered it with a clean jade stick, carefully blew on it to cool it down, and after confirming the temperature was just right for eating, he looked up and offered a gentle, harmless smile to Tuoba You, who had drawn near.

"Are you starving? Come here, Big Brother will give you some roasted meat."

Tuoba You's delicate throat bobbed up and down.

She instinctively felt that the man before her, who smiled so warmly, harbored no malice.

In particular, the pleasant scent of Grandmist Qi emanating from him made it impossible for her to feel any repulsion.

She could no longer hold back; she extended her small, slightly dusty hand, took the jade stick Xu Chen handed over, and took a big bite.

The crispy skin, accompanied by the full, rich meat juices, exploded instantly in her mouth.

It was an exquisite taste she had never experienced in her entire life.

Tuoba You's eyes brightened instantly, like the stars in the night sky.

She no longer cared about her wild animal instincts for self-preservation and began to wolf down the food.

The half-catty piece of Spirit Beast meat was stuffed into her mouth in just a few bites, her cheeks bulging like a little squirrel.

"Eat slowly, no one is going to snatch it from you. Big Brother still has plenty here."

Xu Chen looked at her grease-covered mouth and his eyes grew even softer.

He pulled a clean soft handkerchief from his sleeve and, with a very natural gesture, reached out to wipe the grease from the corners of her mouth.

Tuoba You was stunned by Xu Chen's intimate gesture.

She stopped swallowing and stared blankly at Xu Chen's handsome profile, which was inches away.

The feeling of being cared for and fed—something she had never experienced since she was young—was like a warm current that instantly surged through her entire body.

In her memories, every creature in the Forbidden Zone of Life wanted to eat her.

Only this Big Brother before her not only did not eat her, but also made such delicious food for her and gently wiped her mouth.

Tuoba You completely let down all her defenses.

She sat down on a scorched rock by the bonfire, tilted up her delicate, doll-like face, and flashed a particularly bright and innocent smile at Xu Chen.

"Big Brother, you're so nice! I want more of this meat!"

Hearing that crisp "Big Brother," Xu Chen breathed a sigh of relief inwardly.

This humanoid extreme dao imperial weapon had been successfully lured into his own bowl.

"Alright, I've got plenty."

Xu Chen smiled and agreed, turning to slice off another large piece of roasted beast meat to hand to her.