The barbecue rack that Yan Hongxia and Ao Qi piled up was naturally abandoned, because Lu Zheng's cooking equipment came with its own grill and specialized fruit wood charcoal for grilling, ensuring a fruit wood aroma.

Moments later, Xue Bing and Xue Li brought dozens of Blackhead Fish, over a dozen Black-crowned Cranes, and ten jars of Black Fish Wine.

Setting down the cranes and wine, Xue Li looked at the cooking utensils and seasonings in front of him with a bewildered face.

Lu Zheng nodded, "Brother Xue, have a seat, try Lu Mou's cooking."

"This..."

"It's all in the past, Lu Zheng won't mind," Tu Yujiao said, "Besides, Lu Zheng's cooking skills are much better than yours; I couldn't stomach the grilled fish and crane you made." 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Exactly, exactly!" All the little fox spirits nodded in agreement.

Xue Li awkwardly smiled and could only clasp his hands in salute to Lu Zheng, "Then I'll trouble Brother Lu."

"No trouble at all, just a small matter."

Visiting your wife's family, you have to perform well, right?

Especially since it's just cooking, it doesn't require a dowry worth 18.88 million.

Though the foxes don't love eating fish, Ao Qi and Yan Hongxia were very interested in it. After not seeing each other for years, Lu Zheng naturally wouldn't hold back his cooking skills.

So besides grilled crane meat, Lu Zheng also made spicy grilled fish, braised fish, boiled fish, squirrel fish, steamed fish, chopped pepper fish head, smoked fish, deep-fried fish fillets…

Xue Li, "..."

Xue Bing, "..."

Then, even many of the foxes started eating fish.

"Please!"

"Please!"

Lu Zheng took a sip of Black Fish Wine, and couldn't help but grin.

Spicy, slightly sour, somewhat fishy.

It's definitely better than village-brewed scattered wine, but not exactly a fine wine. However, it does have Spiritual Qi…

A faint Spiritual Qi swept down the throat into the stomach with the wine, then dispersed through the meridians into every part of the body, transforming into a tingly sense of power, making one feel thoroughly comfortable.

"Good wine!" Lu Zheng said.

Xue Li laughed heartily, raising his cup to toast with Lu Zheng again, "This is made from spiritual grass at the bottom of Profound Water Lake and Blackhead Fish infused with Spiritual Qi, and it's not produced in large quantities annually."

"Then I'm really fortunate this time," Lu Zheng nodded with a smile and drank another cup.

In terms of aiding cultivation, even though Black Fish Wine may not taste great, it's bearable.

"You're too kind," Xue Li said, "I heard Miss Tu mention you and Miss Liu before, and was originally planning to go to Tushan at the New Year to apologize, but we unexpectedly met today."

Xue Li was naturally referring to going to Tushan to apologize to Lu Zheng.

Xue Li raised his cup and drank again in one go.

Lu Zheng nodded, accompanying him for a drink, "It's all in the past, you're welcome to visit Tonglin County anytime you go to Great Jing."

"Excellent! Excellent!"

On the other side, Yan Hongxia and Ao Qi had also heard from Liu Qingyan about how Xue Li recognized her, told Tu Yuya, and as a result, the Tu Family's three sisters went to Central Plains and found her. Then the Liu Family returned to Tushan for the New Year, acknowledging their roots.

"So that's how it is, I didn't expect such a thing."

"What a coincidence!"

Ao Qi nodded, then patted Xue Bing on the shoulder, "When your cultivation is enough, come to the East Sea Cyan Dragon Palace to find me, and I'll give you Divine Dragon Grass."

"Thank you, Sister Ao Qi," Xue Bing said, smiling bitterly, "But I feel like I might not need it."

"Believe in yourself!" Yan Hongxia patting Xue Bing's other shoulder, said, "Look at me, my cultivation wasn't high back then, and I dared to roam around."

"And then?" Xue Bing asked.

"And then I just happened to save Ao Qi and got an Ancient Sword Immortal's Sword Pill."

Xue Bing, "..."

A sumptuous banquet left everyone satisfied; from the little fox spirits to Ao Qi and Yan Hongxia, they couldn't help but rub their bellies.

After all, they are cultivators; they could eat as much as they want, but without using magic, they truly felt full.

"Delicious!"

"Comfortable!"

After eating their fill, Tu Yuya learned that Yan Hongxia and Ao Qi had come to Profound Water Lake purely because they met Xue Bing along the way and invited both of them to play in Tushan.

"Just bring Xue Bing along," Tu Yujiao said, "The more, the merrier; let's spend the New Year together in Tushan."

Yan Hongxia turned and asked Xue Bing, "Can you spend the New Year in Tushan?"

"Yes, yes!" Xue Bing nodded repeatedly, licking his lips.

"Great! Then let's go together!" Ao Qi immediately made the decision.

So the group added three more beautiful ladies.

Not staying long at Black Dragon Mountain, they bid farewell to Xue Li and soared into the clouds, flying back to Tushan with Xue Bing.

...

With the New Year approaching, they didn't venture far these days, just wandered nearby, admiring the mountains and scenery.

Two days later, the New Year arrived.

Compared to ordinary mortal cities, this was Lu Zheng's festival experience at a third major power, following White Cloud Mountain and Jade Dragon Palace.

In the morning, celestial fox ancestral rituals and clan tributes.

In the afternoon, a grand banquet for the tribe, Tushan blessings.

At night, a bonfire party, tribe revelry.

As the clock struck midnight to mark the New Year, the Celestial Fox Elder Lady personally intervened, releasing a fragrance from the peak of Tushan, spreading outwards, strong to faint, spanning hundreds of miles, refreshing everyone who smelled it.

"So fragrant!" Yan Hongxia wrinkled her nose.

"This is a specialty of Tushan, Snow Spirit Fragrance, combined with Celestial Fox power, it clears the mind and enlightens the spirit, beneficial to both ordinary people and cultivators," Tu Yuqing explained to Lu Zheng and the others.

Ao Qi nodded in understanding, and Lu Zheng nodded in agreement, "I could tell from the smell."

This fragrance's effect on cultivation is actually very subtle, but covering such a vast area is Tushan's universal gift. For ordinary people, it brightens the spirit, possibly alleviating minor ailments.

On New Year's Eve, staying up late around the bonfire, the revelry never stopped.

Countless bonfires blazed across Tushan, with the Tushan Celestial Fox, other Fox Races, and the Nine-tailed Tribe singing and dancing, drinking and eating merrily.

Tu Yuya and Tu Yujiao, dressed in their resplendent attire, remained the undisputed stars at the bonfire square, their dances enchanting, radiant and captivating.

There were also beauties from the Snowfield White Fox, Snow Fragrance Fox, Jade-faced Fox and others. Naturally, there was no shortage of beauties from the Nine-tailed Tribe attending Tushan's New Year celebrations.

Plus, other beauties of the Tushan Celestial Fox…

Just imagine a group of stunning fox spirits dancing together!

Lu Zheng felt his eyes were dazed; now he understood Dongzi's feeling, seeing too many beauties surely leads to face blindness.

Not sure if Dongzi was bragging, but Lu Zheng could guarantee he definitely wasn't exaggerating.

Luckily, he still had Liu Qingyan by his side, and regardless of how other beauties tried to seduce him, he maintained a noble aura, sitting upright and unperturbed.

It's just that...

From where others couldn't see...

Under Lu Zheng's spellcasting, Liu Qingyan couldn't help but blush deeply, her desire stirred by the Red Pill, eyes watery, and breath rapid.

"Lu Lang~"