Before nightfall, a group of twelve finally emerged from the ruins and arrived in a green forest within a mountain hollow. Wang Xiaoqiang instructed the Seven Freaks of Jianghu to hunt some wild animals and gather some firewood to prepare for a barbecue.

After the Seven Freaks had left, Yuu Qingxue frowned and said, "A barbecue made in the wild, can it be clean, and won't the taste be bad...?"

The Yuu Family Sisters had previously lived secluded lives, focusing on cultivation and had never experienced outdoor life. So the thought of roasting food in the deep mountains seemed unclean to them, and they didn't expect the taste to be any good.

Wang Xiaoqiang, however, dismissed their concerns, saying, "It depends on who does it..."

Yuu Qingxue's beautiful eyes stared at Wang Xiaoqiang, gleaming under the night sky like stars, "It seems you're the one who's going to do the barbecue?"

"Of course. I'll let you all taste my barbecue skills later." Wang Xiaoqiang said boldly. To win a woman's heart, you must first win her stomach. Satisfy her appetite, and she'll grow fond of you and possibly even become reliant on you.

"Brother Qiang's barbecue skills are top-notch," Zuo Dao praised.

Seeing the usually silent Zuo Dao praise Wang Xiaoqiang's barbecue, the Yuu Family Sisters became partially convinced and watched Wang Xiaoqiang with anticipation, hoping to taste a delicious barbecue.

Soon...

The Seven Freaks of Jianghu brought back several three-horned deer and a large pile of firewood. Wang Xiaoqiang instructed them to skin the deer and use a knife to slice off the meat. Then, Wang Xiaoqiang washed the meat with his Water Element Immortal Liquid, removing dirt and odor,

After a thorough wash, it was even cleaner than with water.

Then, Wang Xiaoqiang used Fire Element Spiritual Energy to ignite the firewood and began roasting the cleaned meat over the fire until it began to emit a fragrant aroma.

When it was eighty to ninety percent done, he sprinkled seasoning and salt on it, and the aroma immediately blossomed, mouth-wateringly delicious. The Seven Freaks of Jianghu and Niulan Mountain were drooling, and the Yuu Family Sisters were also involuntarily swallowing as if needing to gulp down saliva.

Finally, when the venison was roasted to a point where it was red and oily and full of aroma, just seeing the meat's color and smell made all the men drool. Even the reserved Yuu Family Sisters couldn't help but swallow.

When Wang Xiaoqiang looked at them, their pretty faces blushed but were indistinguishable by the firelight.

The Yuu Sisters, under the firelight, no longer looked cold and showed a softer glow, a hint of tenderness, making them seem amiable and lovable.

Under the admiring gazes of all the men, Wang Xiaoqiang handed two pieces of leg meat to them, and the sisters accepted without refusal, immediately turning away while eating, afraid of looking inelegant and being laughed at.

"Worthy of being noble ladies, even so particular about eating something." Wang Xiaoqiang murmured, then shared the rest of the meat with the other men.

He kept one whole leg for himself, and the other was given to Zuo Dao, while the rest of the meat was divided among the Seven Freaks of Jianghu and Niulan Mountain.

"Wow, it's really delicious! Brother Qiang's barbecue is truly first-rate. Looks like we are in for a treat in the future,"

The Seven Freaks of Jianghu praised while devouring the barbecue, eating like the wind blowing away clouds.

Niulan Mountain, although silent, devoured quickly, showing he was not only greedy for money but also for food.

The Yuu Sisters, though not verbally praising, ate quickly too — the two pieces of leg meat were soon completely finished. No one knew this was their typical meal quantity.

As they looked at the cleaned two-foot-long leg bones in their hands, the sisters blushed with embarrassment, their eating habits terrible to have disposed of two leg pieces. Inside, they blamed silently, "It's all because this guy's barbecue is too delicious!"

After finishing the barbecue, everyone slept by the fire. Niulan Mountain said, "Let everyone sleep. Brother Qiang, I feel a bit full; can't sleep, so I'll stand guard."

Seeing Niulan Mountain also call him 'Brother Qiang,' Wang Xiaoqiang realized he had accepted him as the boss, feeling a sense of comfort.

Night quickly passed.

There was still a day left before the end of the tournament, a day Wang Xiaoqiang could spend relaxing, connecting more with the Yuu Sisters and establishing good relations. After all, their father was the sect leader of the Wind Rain Pavilion in the Huayin Territory, useful later on. Moreover, with these two beautiful twins, Wang Xiaoqiang's mind couldn't help but wander.

During this day, Wang Xiaoqiang and the Yuu Sisters had a great time in Kunshan. Wang Xiaoqiang's barbecue had won the sisters' appetites; they never ate something so delicious and felt it would be a huge regret if they couldn't have it again in the future.

This day marked the last of the Realm Capital Elimination Tournament, necessitating their return to Biluo City.

That afternoon, the group headed towards Biluo City. As they had ample time, they alternated between flying and walking. Along the way, they encountered criminals and contestants who dared not provoke them, seeing their large number. Wang Xiaoqiang did not make things difficult either,

However, Wang Xiaoqiang noticed very few contestants on their return journey, leading him to conclude that this iteration of the Realm Capital Elimination Tournament had high casualties.

The life and death of others had nothing to do with him, and the more people died, the more valuable the remaining ones became, which was beneficial for him.

Finally, before nightfall, the group returned to Biluo City, arriving at the square.

At this time, Biluo City Square was brightly lit, as bright as daytime.

Official personnel were registering the returning individuals. The Azure Dragon Guardian of the Biluo Heavenly Emperor was there, seated in the center of the stage.

There were many onlookers in the square, ranging from dignitaries, wealthy merchants, to scholars and beauties, including brothel women, a real mix of society. Though it was night, people's spirits were high, flocking in droves to the bustling square, with soldiers maintaining order.

The Golden Immortal Ranking Tournament was becoming even more sensational.

When the time came, there were only a little over two hundred contestants returning to the square, not even three hundred. Out of a thousand who set out, only less than three hundred returned, precisely two hundred eighty-seven, while seven hundred twenty-three lost their lives in Kunshan.

Yet, those official personnel paid no mind, caring only for the results of the returnees.

Then, the Azure Dragon Guardian stood up, first ordering soldiers to round up any surviving criminals in Kunshan and escort them to Heaven's Prison.

Afterward, he announced the end of the Realm Capital Elimination Tournament; any latecomers would not be counted.

Then, the staff was instructed to verify the achievements of the two hundred eighty-seven participants.

Under the gaze of the crowd, contestants took out their Dragon Tendons, placing them on the ground.

The staff didn't even need to use Divine Sense to verify, as most contestants had few criminal heads on their Dragon Tendons — as few as ten or as many as twenty, a quantity so obvious that checking through Divine Sense wasn't necessary.

Wang Xiaoqiang was the exception.

Wang Xiaoqiang's achievement, almost equivalent to the sum of four or five participants, with sixty-three heads, was outstanding, not only in this tournament but unprecedented in past Realm Capital Elimination Tournaments.

Suddenly, all eyes focused on Wang Xiaoqiang, who felt a pang of anxiety under their gazes, for he had used a Storage Ring to smuggle out a criminal from Kunshan. Should the authorities find out, it would be a grave offense. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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