Fu Qin Zhen Ren was not his Daoist name; he was actually the Emperor Fuxi, who had been cultivating in the Fire Cloud Cave. But it was true that he was Shi Hao's neighbor.
Since Shi Hao moved in, the three Emperors who had been wandering in their minds had their spiritual senses and powers suddenly sealed. To figure out what was going on, Fuxi came out from behind the Fire Cloud Cave today.
They were not supposed to leave the Fire Cloud Cave, because it was an “agreement” between the Three Emperors and the Heavenly Dao.
However, in that strange area, the Heavenly Dao was almost undetectable, so Fuxi was just thinking of trying it out. He broke through the space from the back of the Fire Cloud Cave and truly left the Fire Cloud Cave, appearing in the back mountains.
But who could have imagined that the three Emperors would have a neighbor without knowing it? Could this be the reason for everything?!
Fuxi, with his doubts, knocked on the door. He transformed himself into Fu Qin Zhen Ren and paid a visit to the other party, which led to what happened just now.
What surprised Fuxi was that the other party obviously looked like a mortal with no cultivation at all. Everything in the house was very ordinary, and the other party didn't recognize his identity as the Emperor.
Fuxi once doubted whether his judgment was wrong. The changes in the Fire Cloud Cave seemed to have nothing to do with the other party.
After chatting for a while, Fuxi also learned about the other party’s background. His name was Shi Hao, and he had just moved from Chen Tang Guan a few days ago.
“I see that you, Fu Qin Zhen Ren, have the air of an immortal, and your aura is like that of an immortal. I wonder who you are a disciple of and what level of cultivation have you reached?”
Shi Hao also wanted to know Fuxi's origins. After all, who wouldn't want to have a ruthless, murderous cultivator living next door to them, right?
“Hehe, you make me laugh, Brother Shi Hao. I am a mere loose cultivator without a sect or lineage. And my cultivation time is still short. With the little cultivation I have, I dare not call myself an immortal,” Fuxi said with a smile, evading the question.
“Really? Fu Qin Zhen Ren, you don't have to belittle yourself. In my opinion, your cultivation is definitely much higher than my sister's. If you have time in the future, could you please give her some guidance?”
“Oh? So your sister is also a cultivator?”
Fuxi, obtaining a clue from the other party, showed a surprised expression.
“She, well, she is considered a fourth-generation disciple of the Intercepting Sect. However, her own cultivation is insignificant.”
Shi Hao pretended to be nonchalant, but he was actually quite pleased with himself. It was rare to have the opportunity to put on an act in front of a cultivator. How could he waste it?
As expected, when the other party heard "fourth-generation disciple of the Intercepting Sect" in Shi Hao's peripheral vision, he immediately showed an expression of "shock" and said, “My apologies. I didn't expect that Brother Shi's sister would be a fourth-generation disciple of the Intercepting Sect, a sect under a Saint.”
So, could it be that everything happening around here was behind the Intercepting Sect? If my guess is right, what is the Intercepting Sect trying to do?
“Fourth-generation disciple of the Intercepting Sect, it’s really not that much. Although the Intercepting Sect is flourishing now, the Great Tribulation is approaching. We’ll see if we can survive until the next Great Tribulation.”
Just as Fuxi was frowning in thought, Shi Hao happened to take out two battle-axe steaks weighing four to five pounds each. “By the way, Fu Qin Zhen Ren, stay for dinner later and try my cooking skills. I just killed a bull demon that had just awakened its spiritual intelligence. I have so much beef left that I can't finish it all.”
“Then I'll bother you.”
Fuxi didn’t intend to leave in a hurry. Maybe after his sister came back, he could ask her to introduce him to the Intercepting Sect person who made this arrangement.
To be able to influence the Heavenly Dao’s operation, even suppressing the strength of the three Emperors, I wonder what kind of method was used.
Soon, Fuxi saw Shi Hao carrying out a grill from the kitchen and started filling it with hot burning charcoal.
The two huge battle-axe steaks were roasted by the scorching charcoal, sizzling and releasing tempting aromas.
Originally, Fuxi had agreed to stay for dinner just to deal with Shi Hao, but at this moment, the aroma that filled his nose actually aroused a sliver of appetite that he hadn't felt for many years!!
“How can it be so fragrant.”
Especially after Shi Hao sprinkled layers of spices, the fragrance increased by several times out of thin air.
“The battle-axe steak is ready. Come and try my cooking skills!” Shi Hao put the two huge steaks on a plate and brought them to the table in the pavilion.
Just out of the oven, the steaks sizzled with oil, and the aroma filled the air.
The outermost layer of fat was roasted to a golden color, looking incredibly appetizing.
Shi Hao then handed a set of knives and forks to Fuxi. Then, without even looking at the other party, he skillfully cut off a piece. The meat was so tender that it didn’t require any effort to cut it.
He gently speared it with a fork and put it in his mouth to taste.
The next second, Shi Hao started to eat greedily, one bite after another.
Sitting opposite him, Fuxi followed Shi Hao’s example and took a small bite.
The moment his taste buds came into contact with the beef, Fuxi’s face was filled with shock.
“The meat is so tender and so fragrant, and the texture is top-notch. It doesn’t even need to be chewed; it’s like it explodes directly in your mouth.” After just one bite, it felt like it had completely overturned Fuxi’s previous understanding of beef.
He had been accustomed to eating dragon liver and phoenix marrow, immortal brews and spirit fruits. Just in terms of taste, this beef couldn't be compared to them at all!
Not only that, even celestial treasures couldn’t compare, right? He could feel his power actually increasing slightly. It was simply unbelievable.
“Brother Shi's grilled steak is truly superb. In my opinion, it’s better than dragon liver and phoenix marrow.”
Fuxi had finished the entire battle-axe steak, and his cultivation had also increased a little, which was equivalent to thousands of years of hard work.
He really hadn't eaten human food in many years, nor had he ever eaten such delicious food.
“Haha, of course! When it comes to cooking, I dare say I’m second to none. And I didn't expect that the meat of a bull demon that had only recently awakened its spiritual intelligence would be so delicious!!”
“Although a bull demon has abundant spiritual energy, the meat is indeed more delicious than that of ordinary cattle. But without your preparation, it couldn’t be achieved to that extent.”
As the Emperor, and in his previous life, the brother of Nüwa, Fuxi knew that not even the dragon liver and phoenix marrow of a Golden Immortal could compare, let alone a newly cultivated bull demon.
“Fu Qin Zhen Ren, you’re so eloquent. If you can talk, then talk more.” Perhaps it was because his skills were recognized, Shi Hao was very happy.
Fuxi couldn't help but laugh. He thought Brother Shi’s personality was quite interesting.
Just as the sun was setting, a ray of sunlight suddenly shone on something and reflected on Fuxi's face. Following the direction of the light, Fuxi inadvertently saw a collar hanging on the wall. It looked vaguely familiar. He couldn’t help but ask, “Brother Shi, that collar is…”
“Oh, you mean that thing? It was originally around that bull demon’s neck. I think it must be the bull demon’s magic treasure. If you want it, take it!”
Fuxi’s smile immediately froze on his face.
“Cough, cough, cough! Brother Shi, could you please promise me one thing first.”
“What is it?”
“Could you pretend that I didn’t eat that beef. Or, pretend that I didn’t come here at all.”