Two days later, at the central lake of the Star Dou Forest.
A massive bonfire was lit, and soon after, a huge object was placed over it to roast.
Xiao Tianyang, holding a half-meter-wide brush, diligently applied sauce to the meat.
From time to time, he would grab a handful of spices from the pouch at his waist and sprinkle them over the roasting feast.
If any humans were present, they would have been utterly stunned by the scene before them. The reason?
While Xiao Tianyang was busy tending to the roast, the Titan Giant Ape was right beside him, eagerly waiting.
There was no trace of resentment on its face—only drool, as it struggled to suppress its urge to devour the meat.
"Er Ming, be careful! Your drool is about to drip onto the meat!" Xiao Tianyang glanced back at the Titan Giant Ape, startled, and shouted repeatedly. After all, if the drool landed on the meat, it would ruin the meal!
"I can't wait any longer, Tianyang! How much longer until it's ready?!" The Titan Giant Ape licked its lips, swallowing hard. "It's almost noon already. If I wait any longer, I'm going to starve to death!"
Xiao Tianyang rolled his eyes. "How could someone as big as you starve to death? You ate nearly half a year's worth of ingredients I had stored last night, and now you dare to complain about being hungry in front of me? Besides, haven't you heard the saying, 'You can't rush eating hot tofu'?"
"Tofu?" The Titan Giant Ape scratched its head, confused. "What's that? Is it food too? Can we eat it?"
Xiao Tianyang was momentarily speechless but replied, "Well, you guessed right this time. Tofu is indeed edible."
"Do you have any? I want to try it!" The Titan Giant Ape's eyes lit up with excitement.
"That kind of thing isn't for you. This is your meal," Xiao Tianyang said, sprinkling the last handful of spices onto the meat.
He then jumped down from the steps and declared, "It's all yours."
"Hey, Tianyang, you're such a good person!" The Titan Giant Ape exclaimed, grabbing the massive skewer of meat—taller than itself—with one hand.
Without a second thought, it took a huge bite, completely unfazed by the temperature.
The meat tore apart, releasing an instant burst of aroma. Juices splashed everywhere, making it even more mouthwatering.
The Titan Giant Ape's expression turned blissful, but it didn't stop there.
It continued to chew and swallow with gusto, showing no restraint.
Meanwhile, Xiao Tianyang, who had landed on the ground, began packing up his things. Once done, he walked over to the Sky Azure Bull Python, which lay partially submerged in the lake, its head resting on the shore.
"Da Ming, don't you want to eat?" Xiao Tianyang tilted his head and asked. "Does this barbecue not suit your taste?"
"No, the food you make is the best I've ever had," the Sky Azure Bull Python replied slowly, its eyes lingering on the barbecue with a hint of drool.
Still, it shook its head. "But I ate too much last night. I can't eat anything right now."
Xiao Tianyang was left speechless. To be honest, he had been utterly shocked by the appetites of these two the previous night.
After acquiring a refrigerator that could keep ingredients fresh, Xiao Tianyang had stocked up on a massive amount of food without hesitation.
Whenever he saw something good, he bought it and stored it in the fridge.
Just last night, he had sorted through the ingredients and realized that, by normal human standards, there was enough food to feed a hundred people for an entire year!
Yet, in a single night, the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape had devoured it all.
Even though he knew that soul beasts ate more than human soul masters, he hadn't truly understood what a "big eater" was until he witnessed it firsthand.
Compared to soul masters, their appetites were truly monstrous.
"Are you planning to leave?" the Sky Azure Bull Python asked, glancing around and noticing that Xiao Tianyang had packed up.
"I promised someone, so I have to head back tomorrow," Xiao Tianyang replied with a smile. "But if I have time, I'll come back."
The Sky Azure Bull Python straightened slightly, lowering its head. "Thank you for the food during this time..."
"It's nothing. We're friends," Xiao Tianyang said, waving his hand as he turned to leave. "Take care."
At that moment, the Titan Giant Ape approached the Sky Azure Bull Python, biting off a chunk of meat and mumbling, "Tianyang... you can visit anytime!"
"I will come when I have time," Xiao Tianyang called back, gradually disappearing into the forest.
"What a pity. It would've been great if Tianyang could stay," the Titan Giant Ape said gloomily, then brightened up. "Well, at least the meat is delicious."
The Sky Azure Bull Python sighed. "He left you a gift, you know."
Its tail dipped into the lake, and with a powerful tug, it pulled out an eight-meter-long mace!
For some reason, the Titan Giant Ape's eyes lit up the moment it saw the weapon.
Without hesitation, it stuffed the remaining meat into its mouth and rushed to the lakeshore.
After inspecting the mace, the Titan Giant Ape grabbed it with its massive hand and began swinging it around.
The weapon whirred through the air, creating a wind pressure that made the surrounding trees rustle violently.
The Titan Giant Ape's excitement grew, and it let out a roar of joy, swinging the mace more and more wildly, like a black whirlwind.
"Er Ming, stop! Are you trying to destroy this place?" the Sky Azure Bull Python scolded.
At first, it had been surprised by the Titan Giant Ape's enthusiasm for the gift, but now it was concerned.
If the Titan Giant Ape continued like this, it might cause serious damage.
Normally, the Titan Giant Ape wouldn't stand a chance against the Sky Azure Bull Python in terms of cultivation and strength. However, with the mace in hand, the Sky Azure Bull Python felt a pang of uncertainty, especially as the wind pressure grew stronger.
Hearing the Sky Azure Bull Python's warning, the Titan Giant Ape quickly stopped and slammed the mace into the ground.
"This is amazing! Tianyang really left me a treasure!" it exclaimed, stroking the mace as if it were a cherished child.
"In such a short time, Tianyang managed to understand your preferences and characteristics so well that he crafted a weapon specifically for you," the Sky Azure Bull Python remarked, shaking its head. "This human is truly extraordinary. I wonder what he'll become in the future..."
"Whoever he becomes, I know he's our friend!" the Titan Giant Ape declared, still dancing around with the mace. "Da Ming, do you think with this weapon, I can finally take down that jerk next door?"
There was a hint of anticipation in its voice, but the Sky Azure Bull Python shook its head. "You're a 100,000 thousand year soul beast now. You should focus on improving yourself instead of picking fights."
"Fine, I'll let go of it then!" the Titan Giant Ape said, scratching its head. It then strode off cheerfully, dragging the mace behind it, clearly heading out to challenge other soul beasts.
The Sky Azure Bull Python simply shook its head, retracted its body into the water, and rested its head on the shore, closing its eyes for a nap.
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