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At dusk, the sky was filled with a blush, and the setting sun appeared blood-red, casting a fiery glow over the horizon of Crimson Flame Valley. Occasionally, one or two Vermilion Bird Beasts dashed by, but not many.
"Rustling..."
A Spotted Python coiled around a tree trunk, slowly moving. Its brown eyes were filled with cruelty and ruthlessness as it flicked its long tongue, fixating on a prey resting lazily on the branch. It was a Young General clad in dark red armor, his cape draped between the branches, eyes closed, with well-defined muscles accentuating his battle armor. This sight only heightened the Spotted Python's appetite; such a robust young man could sustain it for a month after a single meal.
As it approached, the Spotted Python suddenly launched an attack, opening its gaping mouth to swallow the sleeping figure on the branch. Just as Ye Yang was about to be devoured, several beams of milky white sword light erupted, followed by the python's heart-wrenching shriek as its massive body was sliced into several pieces, crashing down with cold blood.
"Beast, you think you can eat me? Do you have the teeth for it?"
Ye Yang fell to the ground and looked at the python's corpse beside him with annoyance, relieved that he had acted in time; otherwise, he would have been embarrassed in front of his subordinates.
However, when Ye Yang turned around, he found Wang Lie and several Dragon Armored Warriors staring at him wide-eyed. Wang Lie licked his lips and said, "My lord, I thought that giant python was going to eat you..."
Ye Yang replied, "Why didn't you take action?"
Wang Lie exclaimed, "My lord is so mighty that he would never be eaten by a little snake!"
Ye Yang: "..."
...
At this moment, Zhang Tianhe and Zhao Yun had returned, accompanied by a group of soldiers leading Vermilion Bird Beasts.
Zhao Yun knelt on one knee while holding the Dragon's Dagger and reported, "Young Master, our five thousand soldiers have each tamed a Vermilion Bird Knight. We have successfully tamed about sixteen or seventeen of the Vermilion Bird Knights in Crimson Flame Valley. Should we return to Azure Mountain Fortress now?"
"Mm."
Ye Yang nodded happily and smiled, "Well done! After these Vermilion Bird Beasts become mounts, this 5,000-man cavalry will be called Vermilion Bird Knights. Hmph! Xiang Yu has Overlord Cavalry; we have Vermilion Bird Knights. Let's see who can sweep across the world! Gather everyone immediately; return to Hengshan County and Azure Mountain Fortress!"
"Yes!"
At that moment, Wang Lie, holding a long knife, said, "My lord, there is one more thing I need to discuss with you!"
"Oh? What is it?"
Ye Yang stood up and rubbed his backside; he had taken quite a hard fall earlier.
Wang Lie continued, "The Vermilion Bird Beast, as far as I know, is very picky about food. It must be fire-type vegetation. Therefore, if we at Azure Mountain Fortress want to raise five thousand Vermilion Bird Knights, we need a large supply of fire-type plants. This is something that an ordinary small village cannot provide. Only the Crimson Flame Valley produces a significant amount of fire-type vegetation. What do you think, my lord?"
Wang Lie bowed and pulled out a plant from his side. It resembled foxtail grass but had fiery red leaves that danced as if flames were burning. Moreover, when held in hand, it radiated a slight warmth.
Wang Lie said, "This is a common fire-type plant known as Fireleaf Grass. It can be found everywhere in Crimson Flame Valley. The fodder for the Vermilion Bird Knights cannot be taken lightly; we need to provide a large quantity of Fireleaf Grass to meet the daily needs of five thousand warhorses. You must understand that the Vermilion Bird Knights have tremendous charging power and speed, typically able to travel a thousand miles in a day. The cost of such travel is a high demand for Fireleaf Grass."
Ye Yang nodded, "I understand. Once we return to Hengshan County, I will immediately dispatch 1,000 soldiers to Crimson Flame Valley to cut and dry Fireleaf Grass in large quantities to supply the Vermilion Bird Knights for winter. That should solve the problem, right?"
"My lord is wise!"
Wang Lie smiled broadly and said, "In that case, I have nothing to worry about. Now, let all the soldiers each harvest one hundred pounds of Fireleaf Grass to take with them; otherwise, we won't be able to provide fodder for the Vermilion Bird Knights within a few days. These Vermilion Bird Knights have already sustained serious injuries; to recover quickly, they must have sufficient fodder."
Ye Yang nodded, "Understood. Let's give the order immediately!"
"Yes!"
...
Thus, a group of Liang City soldiers drew their swords and began harvesting fire-type plants in Crimson Flame Valley. Fortunately, these plants were abundant and not rare at all. Within less than an hour, each soldier had tied bundles of Fireleaf Grass onto the backs of the Vermilion Bird Warhorses and was leading their beloved mounts back to Hengshan County.
By the time they arrived at Hengshan County, it was already nighttime. As Ye Yang led everyone into the city, he noticed that the city gate was brightly lit. Princess Yan Yao was waiting with a group of guards. Upon seeing Ye Yang return, Yan Yao immediately broke into a smile and came forward cheerfully saying, "Brother, you finally returned!"
Ye Yang was surprised: "Oh? Yan Yao, you’re still awake? Were you waiting for me?"
"Mm!"
Yan Yao smiled and said, "Today during the day, Sister Yun and I went hunting on the eastern side of Azure Cloud Mountain Range and caught a Superior Azure Antelope. We stewed the meat and waited for you to come back, but I didn't expect you to take so long..."
"You haven't eaten yet?"
"No, Sister Yun is cultivating the Ice Crystal Determination Technique in the manor. She said she would wait for you to return before eating, since she isn't very hungry..."
"Mm."
Ye Yang felt a subtle warmth in his heart. Although a Starry Sky Tier Four Expert doesn't have many food requirements and could go half a month without eating or drinking, it still felt somewhat inappropriate not to eat due to human nature. Both Yan Yao and Yun Xiaoxi were waiting for him to return to have dinner together, but it turned into a late-night snack, which seemed a bit unfair to both lovely ladies.
...
After ordering Zhang Tianhe and the others to go to sleep, Zhao Yun led the Vermilion Bird Knights to Azure Mountain Fortress. Ye Yang reached out and wrapped his arm around Yan Yao's delicate shoulder, smiling, "Let's go find a stream; we can have a late-night snack together."
"Mm!" Yan Yao nodded with a smile. She knew Ye Yang was a busy person, and it was truly rare for the three of them to gather for a meal.
Late at night, by candlelight.
A stove was set up in the small room, with a pot boiling on top. The broth bubbled away, with Azure Wind Antelope Meat faintly visible within. A mouthwatering aroma filled the room.
Ye Yang rubbed his hands together and said with a smile, "After being hungry all day, I can finally eat something so delicious..."
Yan Yao chuckled lightly.
Yun Xiaoxi stirred the soup with her chopsticks, her stunning face breaking into an enchanting smile. "Oh, it smells so good! Yan Yao's cooking skills are getting better and better. Even the best chef in Hengshan County probably can't compare to your talent!"
Yan Yao felt a bit shy. "Sister Yun is teasing me again; my cooking isn't that great..."
"Don't be modest, come on, let me taste it!"
Holding a small bowl, Ye Yang picked up a piece of very tender Azure Wind Antelope Meat and couldn't help but exclaim in delight. Then he called over two girls to eat, while taking a large bunch of fresh spinach from a nearby basket.
"Um, what kind of grass is this?" Yun Xiaoxi looked at the bunch of spinach in shock and said in surprise, "Could this be poisonous grass?"
"Poisonous grass?" Ye Yang casually tossed the spinach into the copper pot and laughed, "Xiaoxi, this will be very delicious poisonous grass. Just wait and taste it..."
Yan Yao stared at the spinach: "Brother, I remember this is the decorative herb used in Leaf Manor. How did you manage to pull it out for cooking..."
Ye Yang grinned: "This is called spinach; it's a type of vegetable. Forget it, you two wouldn't understand. Sigh, being with you makes me feel intellectually superior..."
Immediately, the faces of Yun Xiaoxi and Yan Yao turned frosty: "Hey, we may not understand spinach, but we can certainly understand your last comment!"
(Note: Spinach was introduced to China during the Tang Dynasty; it's quite embarrassing to be pedantic about it.)
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