The Legend of the Condor Heroes: From Being Expelled from Peach Blossom Island

Chapter 224 Catching Sparrows
Wu Chengyu had just left not far away. Xiao Mochou hadn't taken it to heart. She was just a little girl, easy to tease. Li Mochou still needed at least ten more years of development.

However, suddenly, Wu Chengyu found himself in a good mood, his mind was no longer on the verge of exploding, and even his internal energy had become more stable.

So, does the little girl really have a healing effect? ​​Wu Chengyu found that after talking to Xiao Mochou for a few minutes, his state of mind had become much more peaceful.

So this is what Ma Yu meant by "see more of the scenery of Zhongnan Mountain"? Speaking of which, young Li Mochou should also be considered part of the scenery of Zhongnan Mountain.

Wu Chengyu suddenly didn't want to leave. Thinking back, Xiao Mochou had just set a trap to catch birds, and she had been disdainful of the pheasants. She must have been specifically preparing to catch sparrows to practice the Heavenly Net Formation, a unique technique of the Ancient Tomb that combined lightness skills and palm techniques.

However, when Yang Guo practiced this skill, Xiaolongnu helped him catch sparrows, but for some reason, Xiao Mochou wanted to catch them herself.

"Then let me help you," Wu Chengyu thought to himself. He immediately used his lightness skill to catch sparrows within a radius of several hundred meters around the ancient tomb.

Using his lightness skill to catch birds is more like using a cannon to kill a mosquito. With a flick of his wrist, seven or eight shadows fly in mid-air. In addition, the Nine Yin Divine Claw, when practiced to a high level, has the absorption effect of "soaring cranes and capturing dragons".

His figure was fast and light, instantly arriving within two or three meters of the sparrows. Then, with a gentle swipe of his hand, the sparrows could not escape Wu Chengyu's control no matter how they dodged in mid-air.

In no time, Wu Chengyu had caught dozens of sparrows in one go. The remaining sparrows that had escaped were also startled away by Wu Chengyu, and not a single sparrow could be seen around the ancient tomb.

Wu Chengyu didn't go looking for Xiao Mochou immediately, but instead found a pond near the ancient tomb.

According to his original plan, he would have dived into the pool to see if it was the secret passage leading to the ancient tomb. However, Wu Chengyu had long forgotten about the fragments of the Nine Yin Manual in the ancient tomb. He simply plucked the sparrow's feathers, removed its internal organs, and washed it with the water from the pool.

Before long, dozens of young sparrows appeared, dressed in the Emperor's New Clothes. He returned to the vicinity of Little Mochou and found the little guy still lying in the grass, waiting for the sparrows to walk into his trap. Unfortunately, there were no sparrows around.

Wu Chengyu found an open space, right upwind of Xiao Mochou's location. He gathered some dry firewood and broke off a few branches to make a barbecue grill. He skewered the young sparrows one by one onto the branches and hung them over the campfire to roast them little by little.

Before long, the aroma of meat filled the surrounding area for dozens of meters and was carried by the wind to Xiao Mochou's nose.

Wu Chengyu's skills are now absolutely top-notch, and with the barbecue techniques he learned from Yu Xiaowu, the aroma is something Xiao Mochou simply cannot resist.

She could no longer lie quietly in the grass, constantly drawn by the aroma of meat, and finally couldn't resist coming over.

"What are you doing?"

"Roasted sparrows, don't they smell delicious?"

"Ah~~~~!" Little Mochou burst into tears on the spot, her little finger pointing at Wu Chengyu and trembling.

"So that's why I didn't catch a single sparrow. Turns out you caught them all to roast. What am I supposed to do now? I still need to practice my skills."

Wu Chengyu, now that his wicked scheme had succeeded, chuckled to himself and roasted the sparrows with even greater ease.

Xiao Mochou cried for a while, but seeing that Wu Chengyu ignored her, she slowly changed to sobbing. Her eyes glared hatefully at Wu Chengyu, but her nostrils twitched slightly, as if she was greedily smelling the aroma of meat.

"Would you like some roasted sparrows? There are plenty." Xiao Mochou nodded slightly, then quickly shook her head, indicating that she wouldn't be tempted by bad people.

"What a pity, I didn't bring any seasonings today. It's always a bit missing. If only I had some...

After saying that, Wu Chengyu suddenly lowered his voice. Xiao Mochou didn't hear clearly and asked, "What is it?"

"If only I had honey, I could make a honey-glazed roasted sparrow that would absolutely make your tongue fall off."

"I don't believe it... Is honey really that delicious?" she said, first expressing doubt, then filled with questions.

"If there were honey, I might give you some; it's really, really delicious."

Xiao Mochou lowered her head and remained silent for a while, as if she had made a decision: "I have honey, I can give it to you, even if I exchange it for honey, I will not take advantage of a stinky man, you wait."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Mochou ran off quickly on her short little legs. In less than half an incense stick's time, she returned with a large leaf in her hands, covered in honey. Needless to say, this was the precious Jade Bee Honey from The Return of the Condor Heroes.

Wu Chengyu didn't stand on ceremony. He found a small piece of wood, washed it clean, and brushed the honey paste onto the sparrows little by little. As expected of a precious item, the aroma of roasted meat mixed with the sweetness of honey in no time, and the sparrows were finally roasted.

Sweet and fragrant things always attract children. Wu Chengyu handed one to Xiao Mochou, who quickly took it and, not caring that it was hot, took a big bite. She ate it with a big smile, but then she remembered that it was the sparrow she was supposed to catch and couldn't help but shed tears.

Little Mochou cried out twice while eating meat in big bites, and soon ate seven or eight pieces until she couldn't eat anymore.

After she stood up, clutching her belly, she glared at Wu Chengyu with hatred, ignoring the grease on her lips, and said in a coquettish voice.

"You're not allowed to come here again. I still need to catch sparrows to practice my skills, otherwise Master will definitely scold me. Humph, it's all your fault."

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned and ran away, afraid that she would be attracted back by the sweet-smelling roasted sparrows.

Wu Chengyu didn't eat much, but he felt much better. He was certain that teasing the adorable little girl, Xiao Mochou, and stopping him from thinking about other things was really helping his mental state. At least, it was the only thing he could do for now.

There aren't many people on this mountain who can be amused. Wu Chengyu wouldn't bother with men, nor would she bother with Sun Bu'er. So, having finally found a target in Xiao Mochou, how could she possibly let her go?

There were still many sparrows left. Wu Chengyu took them back to Chongyang Palace and threw them directly to Qiu Chuji, since that guy didn't abstain from meat anyway.

The next day, the sparrows around the ancient tomb were once again wiped out. Wu Chengyu's barbecue grill from the day before was still there. This time, he was well-prepared and brought Thirteen Spices. As a result, Xiao Mochou threw another tantrum, but was then attracted by the domineering smell of Thirteen Spices. She ate seven or eight sparrows while crying her eyes out.

On the third day, there were far fewer sparrows near the ancient tomb, so Wu Chengyu had to go to a more distant place to catch sparrows. This time, he changed the recipe. Little Mochou could no longer cry out. She sobbed and glared at Wu Chengyu while eating meat in large bites.

On the fourth day, Wu Chengyu prepared another barbecue recipe, still a sparrow barbecue feast, but this time he waited for a long time and Xiao Mochou did not appear.

Then a woman dressed in an apricot-yellow palace gown and with a long sword at her waist walked up to Wu Chengyu.

(End of this chapter)