Chapter 519: Hunting Competition, It's All About Strength

"Rules?" Hu Yanli raised his eyebrows, his eyes filled with confusion and expectation, "What rules?"

Lu Yu turned the barbecue over for the last time, nodded with satisfaction, placed it on the stone slab and sprinkled a layer of fine salt on it, then turned to look at Hu Yanli, "Every time I stop the car, I only grill ten portions of meat. The number of places is limited, so those who want to eat must sign up in advance. In addition--"

He paused, his eyes swept over the people who gradually gathered around him, and said in an unquestionable tone, "If you want to eat my barbecue, you have to bring your own prey. Also, the food allowance is five silver coins per person, not a single less."

"What? You're charging me?" A teenager at the side couldn't help but interrupt, "We are companions, you are too stingy!"

"Companion?" Lu Yu raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, "Can my cooking skills be enjoyed for free just because you are my companion? Do you know how much time I put into this piece of meat? The heat, seasoning, cutting, none of these are in vain. If you really want to eat it, you can, but rules are rules."

"This..." The young man was speechless for a moment. He scratched his head and retreated unwillingly.

Hu Yanli laughed loudly and patted Lu Yu on the shoulder. "Good boy, okay, I accept your approach! Rules are rules, I just need to bring the prey, but you have to let me taste it first to see if it's really that delicious!"

Lu Yu raised his eyebrows, smiling, "Okay, what do you want in exchange?"

"Exchange?" Hu Yanli was stunned. "My mouth is the greatest sincerity. What else do you want in exchange?"

"Then there's nothing to talk about." Lu Yu ignored him and continued to fiddle with the fire, putting new pieces of meat on the fire.

Hu Yanli gritted his teeth, touched his waist, took out a palm-sized piece of beast meat from the storage soul guide, and handed it over, "This is what I hunted today. The quality is pretty good. Is it okay?"

Lu Yu took the piece of meat, glanced at it, and nodded, "It's barely okay, sit down and wait."

Hu Yanli smiled so hard that his teeth were exposed and he quickly sat down beside the campfire. He stared at Lu Yu turning the barbecue with burning eyes and asked half-jokingly, "Lu Yu, who did you learn this skill from? Did your family run a restaurant before?"

"Innate." Lu Yu replied casually, his hands moving without stopping, "I have loved eating since I was a child. I ate a lot and slowly learned how to do it. If you want to eat good food, doing it yourself is the fastest way."

"Wow, this craftsmanship is really amazing." Huyanli swallowed and couldn't help but sigh.

As the aroma of meat became stronger, more and more people gathered around. Someone quietly approached and asked eagerly: "Lu Yu, is there any quota left? I want to have one too!"

Lu Yu looked up and glanced at him, then shook his head. "Today's quota is full. Come back to line up tomorrow."

"But..." The man wanted to say something, but was blocked by Lu Yu's cold gaze and could only leave in disappointment.

Hu Yanli couldn't help laughing when he saw this scene. "Lu Yu, your rules are really strict. Is there no one who dares to snatch yours?"

Lu Yu smiled slightly and handed the roasted meat to Hu Yanli, "Anyone who snatched it will regret it."

“Hey!” Hu Yanli took the meat, took a bite, and immediately widened his eyes, “This… this tastes too good! Lu Yu, your cooking skills are simply at the master level!”

As he spoke, he devoured the food, praising it non-stop: "It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and so juicy. The roasting temperature is incredible! I must come here often to eat such delicious food!"

Lu Yu smiled faintly, "You can come as often as you like, but the rules are still the same, no one can be missing."

"I understand!" Hu Yanli nodded repeatedly, his mouth full of oil.

The others watched with envy, and one could not help but complain, "Hu Yanli, you are eating so deliciously, how unkind! Can't you give us a bite?"

"Haha, if you want to eat meat, go hunt it yourself!" Hu Yanli proudly raised the bone in his hand, "Lu Yu is right, rules are rules, don't even think about eating his barbecue if you don't bring prey!"

Everyone sighed when they heard this, but they could do nothing about it. After all, Lu Yu's craftsmanship was there, and no matter how greedy they were, they could only wait for the next opportunity.

Late at night, the bonfire gradually died down, Lu Yu packed up the grill and buried the last bit of the remaining fire in the sand. He stood up and looked at the satisfied look of Hu Yanli and the others who had eaten the barbecue, with a slight smile on his face.

"Remember, if you want to eat, you have to rely on yourself. My cooking skills are not given for free." His voice floated gently in the night breeze, making people unable to help but stand in awe.

There was no conversation that night. The next morning, there was a bustling noise in the camp. Many people set out early to hunt meat, fearing that they would miss the chance to taste Lu Yu's barbecue next time. Lu Yu, on the other hand, was sorting out his tools by the campfire, with a faint smile on his face.

Life always needs some rules to make it more interesting.

The sun was high in the sky, the wind was howling in the mountains and forests, and the students of the Kamikaze Academy were scattered in the vast dense forest. The towering trees blocked out the sun, and the mottled light and shadows were cast on the ground. The occasional rubbing of branches and leaves and the chirping of birds made people feel that this forest was full of vitality.

Feng Xiaotian's eyes were sharp, and the long sword in his hand reflected a faint light. He stood behind a bush, the shadow of the two-headed wolf looming behind him, and the light green soul ring slowly rotated under his feet.

"Brother Xiaotian, do we really want to go deeper? This forest is not an ordinary place. What if we encounter a soul beast..." The student following behind him said a little nervously, with a hint of hesitation in his voice.

Feng Xiaotian said coldly without even turning his head: "So what if it's a soul beast? We are students of the Kamikaze Academy, not flowers in a greenhouse. Only by encountering soul beasts can we become truly strong!" As soon as he finished speaking, he gently swung the long sword in his hand, and the sharp blade instantly cut off a branch that was blocking the way.

"But... Captain Feng, this hunt is just an activity. There's no need to fight too hard, right?" Another student muttered in a low voice, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

"Activities?" Feng Xiaotian suddenly stopped and turned back to stare at the student who was talking. His eyes were like a knife. "Do you think this is just a simple activity? If you don't work hard, how can you say that you are the pride of the academy? You must remember that we represent Kamikaze Academy! Don't let me look down on you!"

The student was frightened by Feng Xiaotian's sharp eyes, and quickly lowered his head and said no more.

Feng Xiaotian turned around and continued to move forward, his tone slowing down a little: "Remember, the purpose of hunting is not the prey, but to hone our strength and will. Only by breaking through our own limits can we become truly strong."

The students around him listened to his words and nodded, their expressions gradually becoming firm.

Suddenly, Feng Xiaotian stopped and raised his hand to signal everyone to stop. His nose twitched slightly, and then he lowered his voice: "There is prey, get ready."

"Where is it?" a student asked in a low voice, holding his breath.

Feng Xiaotian did not answer, but squatted down slightly, staring at the bushes in front of him with a sharp gaze. The shadow of the Gale Two-Headed Wolf behind him became clearer at this moment, and its eyes flashed with a faint green light, as if locking onto a target.

"The prey is an adult wild boar. It is large in size and has amazing strength, but is slightly slower. Spread out and surround it, and be careful to keep quiet." Feng Xiaotian lowered his voice and gave orders.

The students nodded one after another, and quickly dispersed according to Feng Xiaotian's instructions, quietly disappearing into the surrounding bushes.

Feng Xiaotian gently raised his long knife, his eyes fixed on the wild boar that was digging for food not far away. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he whispered: "The two-headed wolf of the wind is possessed."

Instantly, a strong soul power wave spread out, and a gust of wind lifted his clothes. His body was covered with a layer of gray-green hair, and his hands became sharper, like claws. His speed suddenly increased, and the whole person rushed towards the wild boar like a shadow.

"Roar!" The wild boar sensed Feng Xiaotian's approach, let out a low roar, and suddenly raised its head. But its reaction was still a beat too late, and Feng Xiaotian's long sword had already slashed at its front legs fiercely.

"Swish!" Blood splattered, and a deep wound was left on the wild boar's front leg, causing it to scream wildly in pain.

"Take action!" Feng Xiaotian gave an order, and the students who were lying in ambush around appeared one after another and attacked the wild boar.

"Wind Blade!"

"Volley kick!"

Various soul skills were used one after another, and the wild boar was seriously injured in the flashing light. However, its tenacious vitality prevented it from falling down, and it rushed towards Feng Xiaotian furiously.

Feng Xiaotian snorted coldly, stomped his feet on the ground, and leaped lightly into the air. The two-headed wolf opened its bloody mouth, and a green wind blade shot out from it, hitting the wild boar's head directly.

"Bang!" The huge impact force caused the wild boar's body to fall to the ground instantly and it could no longer get up.

"Success!" a student shouted excitedly.

Feng Xiaotian landed on the ground, glanced at the students around him, and said calmly: "Carry the prey back. Remember, coordination and speed are equally important. Today is just the beginning, I want you to be even better in the future."

The students nodded one after another, their eyes full of admiration.

Several students lifted the heavy wild boar. Feng Xiaotian stood aside, looking into the distance with a slight smile on his face. “This is just a warm-up. There will be more challenges waiting for us.”

From the dense forest not far away, a deeper roar of beasts could be heard faintly. Feng Xiaotian's eyes became sharper, and the belief of conquering everything shone brightly in his eyes.

The sunlight in the forest shone through the layers of leaves, and the golden shadows danced on the ground. Lu Yu sat cross-legged on a flat stone, holding an oily iron rod in his hand, and a hare with an alluring aroma was placed on the fire. While turning the prey in his hand, he glanced at the students in front of him.

"Remember, the rules today are very simple - hunt game with your own abilities, and whoever brings the prey to me first will be given a spot." His voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable majesty.

The students looked at each other, some were excited, some were nervous, but more of them were eager to try.

Feng Xiaotian, standing in front of the crowd, looked confident and calm. He smiled and said, "Master Lu, is there any limit to the prey? If I bring back a tiger, you have to count me as the winner."

Lu Yu glanced at him, with a faint smile on his face: "Of course, if you really have that ability, you can hunt anything. But - don't lose your life."

Feng Xiaotian raised his eyebrows and said cheerfully: "Well, in that case, I'll go first."

Before he finished speaking, he had already flashed and nimbly jumped into the woods. Seeing this, the other students followed him, fearing that they would be left behind.

Lu Yu was the only one left by the fire. He lowered his head and focused on roasting the rabbit meat. His technique was extremely skillful and he was neither hurried nor slow, as if everything was under control. However, he would occasionally look towards the forest, with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Deep in the woods, Feng Xiaotian held his breath and concentrated, like a cheetah ready to pounce. His ears moved slightly, and he heard a faint movement in the grass. He raised his hand, gently pressed the hilt of the sword behind him, and quietly moved towards the direction where the sound came from.

"call out--"

A bird suddenly flew away from the bushes. Feng Xiaotian did not panic. Instead, he stopped calmly and locked his target with sharp eyes - a fat pheasant hiding behind a tree. It seemed to sense the danger but did not dare to act rashly.

Feng Xiaotian's mouth curled up into a smug smile. He gently drew out the long sword behind him, and the sword tip reflected a cold light in the sun. He suddenly made a move, as fast as lightning, and swung the long sword fiercely. The pheasant fell to the ground before it could even make a sound.

He bent over to pick up the prey, looked up at the sky, and said to himself: "This speed should be fast enough, right?"

Just as he was about to turn around, he heard light footsteps behind him. He immediately became alert and glanced at the person who came.

A tall and thin student named Gao Zihao came out from the bushes. When he saw the prey in Feng Xiaotian's hand, he frowned and said with a slightly dissatisfied tone: "Feng Xiaotian, this is the prey I have set my sights on. You acted too quickly, didn't you?"

Feng Xiaotian sneered: "Hunting competitions are about strength. Whoever strikes first gets the prey. Do I need to teach you this?"

Gao Zihao's face turned slightly red, and he gritted his teeth: "You are awesome! But don't be too proud too soon, maybe I can bring the prey to Master Lu before you."

"Then it depends on whether you have the ability to do it." As soon as Feng Xiaotian finished speaking, he quickly disappeared into the woods.

In front of Lu Yu, the rabbit meat on the fire had been roasted to a shiny luster, and the aroma was overflowing. Lu Yu lowered his head and tore off a piece of meat and put it in his mouth, seeming to enjoy it very much. He looked leisurely into the distance, and saw a figure running quickly.

"Feng Xiaotian is quite fast." Lu Yu murmured.

Feng Xiaotian walked forward confidently, threw the prey in front of Lu Yu, and said in a relaxed tone: "Master Lu, I'm back. Is this prey big enough?"

Lu Yu glanced at the pheasant on the ground and nodded: "Not bad, the prey is also quite plump. But..." His voice paused, and there was a hint of amusement in his eyes, "Do you think this is the first place?"