My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 384 - 64: [First Update]

The place Zhang Mu mentioned was still a distance from where they encountered the Iron Armor Bull. After Mu Chen and the others rested for a while, they followed Zhang Mu to that location.

After walking for about half an hour, the sun began to set, so the four of them decided to find a place to rest first.

Yesterday, when they rested, Mu Chen and Rong Ye set up the tent and started a fire by themselves. Today, after finding a spot, Feng Yang and Zhang Mu voluntarily started working, and quickly set up the tent, made a fire, and even hunted two rabbits to roast for Mu Chen and Rong Ye.

"Are either of you good at cooking?" After the two handled the rabbits, Rong Ye and Mu Chen exchanged a glance and asked Zhang Mu and Feng Yang.

Feng Yang and Zhang Mu looked at each other, their expressions a bit awkward.

Scratching the back of his head, Feng Yang chuckled and looked at Rong Ye, "Brother Rong, don’t worry. I might be able to cook the rabbits through."

"So, you can only cook them through, but can’t guarantee the taste, right?" Mu Chen glanced at Feng Yang and said lightly.

Feng Yang nodded slightly awkwardly, "There’s nothing I can do, I’m really all thumbs, and in the sect, we mostly eat Elixir." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Mu Chen glanced at the two with a bit of sympathy. She knew well enough how Elixir tasted. After trying it once, she was unwilling to eat it again. However, she also knew that many people, for the sake of cultivation, would eat Elixirs as meals.

"Alright, you two sit next to me, leave this to me." Rong Ye took the rabbit from Feng Yang’s hand, patted him on the shoulder, and said.

If it was just him, Rong Ye could endure it, but with Mu Chen present, how could he let her eat something that was just cooked through without any flavor? It was even more impossible for him to let Mu Chen cook herself, he couldn’t bear it.

Feng Yang hesitated a bit before handing the rabbit over to Rong Ye. He opened his mouth, intending to ask Rong Ye if he could do it, but didn’t dare to.

It wasn’t that Feng Yang didn’t trust Rong Ye, but Rong Ye and Mu Chen both looked like the kind of people who wouldn’t touch mundane things. The aura they carried was rather noble, and he couldn’t imagine Rong Ye cooking. He even felt that Rong Ye might make something even less edible than him!

On the side, Zhang Mu had pretty much the same thoughts as Feng Yang, also feeling that Rong Ye probably couldn’t cook, but he didn’t dare to say anything. He could only think to himself that if Rong Ye’s cooking wasn’t good, he would have to pretend it was tasty and make sure not to let Rong Ye notice.

Unfortunately, neither knew that their expressions had already given them away. Rong Ye had already guessed their thoughts, but he didn’t explain and instead prepared to show them later.

Like Rong Ye, Mu Chen also noticed Feng Yang and Zhang Mu’s doubt. However, she was somewhat eager to see their expressions after tasting Rong Ye’s roasted meat, so she didn’t say anything.

With everyone harboring their own thoughts, Rong Ye brushed his homemade sauce over the entire rabbit, placed it on the fire, and started roasting it while turning it over.

Before long, a fragrant aroma of roasted meat wafted through the air, and just smelling it made one’s mouth water, tempting them to directly sink their teeth into the roasted meat.

Zhang Mu and Feng Yang, smelling the aroma and looking at the rabbit on the grill, exchanged a glance and swallowed hard, their expressions extremely surprised.

"How is it? Are you surprised?" Mu Chen, who had been watching their expressions, couldn’t help but smile and speak up, "Fifth Brother’s cooking is exceptionally delicious. It’s your good fortune to taste it, as most people wouldn’t get the chance."

Mu Chen’s tone was full of admiration for Rong Ye. Indeed, most wouldn’t get to taste Rong Ye’s roasted meat. Apart from Mu Chen and the others, Rong Ye wouldn’t cook for anyone else!

Feng Yang and Zhang Mu, knowing that their thoughts had been seen through by Mu Chen and Rong Ye, felt a bit ashamed, their faces slightly flushed.

"It’s mainly because Brother Rong doesn’t look like someone who can cook at all," Feng Yang said, glancing at Rong Ye, trying to uphold his dignity and defending himself.

Hearing this, Mu Chen turned her head to appraise Rong Ye, then nodded as if in agreement, "Indeed, Brother doesn’t really seem like it."

Rong Ye looked at Mu Chen, revealing a doting smile.

As time went by, the aroma of the roasted meat in the air became more intense. At that point, Feng Yang and Zhang Mu didn’t bother with anything else, occasionally glancing at the roasted rabbit, their eyes filled with longing.

Mu Chen, on the other hand, just felt a bit hungry, without the eagerness shown by Feng Yang and Zhang Mu.

Once the meat was done, Rong Ye cut it into small pieces with a knife, distributing it to Mu Chen and the others. Mu Chen slowly savored it, while Feng Yang and Zhang Mu couldn’t wait to shove it into their mouths. After tasting it, their eyes lit up and they immediately devoured it greedily.

The rabbit they caught was rather large, enough for the four of them to share. After eating, Gu Qingqing wiped her mouth with a handkerchief and saw Feng Yang and Zhang Mu sprawled on the ground, looking satisfied.

By now, the sky was completely dark, the moon hanging in the sky. Aside from the occasional howls, there was only the sound of firewood burning.

"Senior Sister Gu, Brother Rong, you two should rest. Feng Yang and I will keep watch tonight," Zhang Mu suggested to Gu Qingqing and Rong Ye after glancing at the sky.

"Yes, Senior Sister Gu, Brother Rong, you two go rest. Zhang Mu and I will take care of the night watch," Feng Yang nodded quickly, agreeing with Zhang Mu.

Wishing to ally themselves with Gu Qingqing and Rong Ye and become their followers, Feng Yang and Zhang Mu had the awareness to know what was required of them. Naturally, tasks like night watch shouldn’t fall to Rong Ye and Gu Qingqing.

"No need. You two should rest as well. There’s no need for a night watch tonight," Rong Ye shook his head, stood up, and walked around the campsite.

Hearing his words, Zhang Mu and Feng Yang exchanged a glance, puzzled. Watching Rong Ye’s actions, they still couldn’t understand why he would say there’s no need for a night watch—knowing how dangerous it was in the forest, someone had to be on watch at night to prevent a surprise attack from spirit beasts, which could lead to total annihilation!

"I’ve already placed talismans all around. If any spirit beasts approach, the talismans will be triggered, and we’ll know. No need for anyone to keep watch," Rong Ye explained kindly after returning and seeing their confused expressions.

Upon hearing this, they suddenly realized. During the battle with the Iron Armor Bull, they had learned that Rong Ye specialized in talismanic techniques; they’d just momentarily forgotten.

Seeing Gu Qingqing and Rong Ye looking unconcerned, Zhang Mu and Feng Yang felt a bit uneasy but didn’t defy Rong Ye’s instructions, only thinking to remain alert during the night and not sleep too deeply.

Unfortunately, they’d overestimated themselves. After being chased by the Iron Armor Bull all day and then traveling continuously, even with occasional rests, they were truly exhausted. Once relaxed, it didn’t take long for them to fall into a deep sleep.

...

When Mu Chen woke up, he found himself lying inside a tent, a thick carpet beneath him, a thin blanket covering him, and his wounds treated. His arm had been set and splinted, and even the internal injuries were mostly healed. Remembering the figure he’d seen before losing consciousness, he sat up immediately.

But the abruptness of his movement pulled at his wound, causing him to grimace in pain with a twisted expression.

At that moment, the tent’s flap was lifted from the outside, and a figure walked in.

"Fourth Brother, you’re awake? How are you feeling?" Jun Wu asked plainly, holding a bowl of porridge, and looked at the sitting Mu Chen.

"Feeling much better, Jun Wu, thanks." Mu Chen said with a faint smile upon seeing Jun Wu, expressing his gratitude.

"Is there a need for politeness between us? I’ve already treated your wounds with medicine and given you an elixir, but I’m running low, so you’ll need to manage some of the other injuries yourself." Jun Wu sat beside Mu Chen, handing him the porridge as he spoke. "You’ve been asleep for a day and a night. I made porridge for you. Have some."

"Have I really slept that long?" Rong Ye asked in surprise after taking the porridge, scooping a spoonful, and blowing on it.

"Yes." Jun Wu nodded.

Rong Ye took a sip of the porridge, knowing just how severe his injuries had been at the time—such a long period of unconsciousness was understandable. He didn’t dwell on it any further, nodding and finishing the bowl.

After handing the empty bowl back to Jun Wu, Mu Chen’s complexion appeared visibly improved.

"I’ll head out first, Fourth Brother, rest a bit more." Mu Chen stood, said a brief goodbye, and walked out with the bowl.

After Jun Wu left, Mu Chen closed his eyes to assess his internal condition, finding his internal injuries mostly healed. Opening his eyes, he took another elixir, swallowing it as he activated his Cultivation Technique to absorb its energy.

When he opened his eyes again, a quarter of an hour had passed. His internal injuries were now 90% healed, with just a small amount left to recover gradually. As for the wounds on his body, he used his good hand to remove the bandages, applying his own medicinal powder. The scabs quickly fell away, returning his skin to normal, save for the slightly different hue in the area, with no visible indication of prior injury.

As for his injured arm, he glanced at it with little concern; though it involved some bone damage, it wasn’t severe and would heal in a few days with proper immobilization.

With this in mind, he changed clothes and exited the tent.

Seeing the nearby lake, he realized they were still at the site where he had slain the Double-headed Black-winged Snake. The Liuli Lotus on the lake surface had been thoroughly harvested, presumably by Jun Wu, who also handled disposing of the snake’s corpse. Remaining there due to the lingering serpent aura—which deterred common spirit beasts—provided them a measure of safety, aside from his injuries requiring more recovery time.