Chapter 259: Giant Canyon

Through the forest sea, across the snow plain.

Cross the canyon, scale the snow mountain.

The barbecue aromas drift over the lips and teeth, while spiritual energy surges in the dantian.

At the foot of the snow mountain, beside the stream.

Zhang Xingyu leans over the stream and looks at it, then smiles flamboyantly: "Handsome and dashing, as flawless as jade. This face, this figure, unique in the world. To describe with one word, it's 'handsome'; with two words, 'very handsome'; with three words, 'handsome to the extreme.'"

"Show‑off!"

"Narcissistic!"

Demon King Harry twists his head and vomits wildly.

Old Demon Heite Yao lightly spits onto the ground.

"Tch! Your demon clan just doesn't appreciate."

Zhang Xingyu says this while standing up.

At this moment, his heart feels super thrilled.

My barbecue skill is simply awesome.

In front of my barbecue, whether you're the stingy Old Demon or the aloof cross‑dresser, you must all surrender to me.

Note.

My barbecue has its own standards.

When selecting ingredients, one must choose fresh centennial demon‑deer loin; each slice must be cut with a flying sword into rose petals, uniform in size and thickness.

As for seasonings, no big spices, no aromatic leaves, no cumin are used. Instead, we use Xingyu‑brand secret spice, containing the essence of hundreds of spiritual plants, offering benefits such as skin nourishment, beauty, fragrance enhancement, and flavor boosting.

The most crucial element is the fire. This barbecue uses no ordinary flame; it is the Samadhi True Fire exhaled by eighty‑one mini phoenixes. The flames are just right, temperature moderate, removing bloodiness and melting tendons.

Meat cooked this way, its shape, color, aroma, and taste will absolutely exceed your imagination.

You ask how much such a skewer would sell for? I think it would cost at least one heavenly treasure. One heavenly treasure? That's just the cost. If you really want to buy, you need two heavenly treasures. Don't complain about the price; I won't even give a discount!

I know the foodie's mindset. A foodie willing to spend one heavenly treasure on a skewer doesn't mind spending another. A foodie is someone who will empty their wallet just to eat what they crave.

If days like this continue for a few more, hehe…

"Kid, stop spacing out! Let's set off immediately!"

Zhang Xingyu wakes from his daydream, miserably finding himself still pale and gaunt.

Damn you, don't you know disturbing someone's beautiful dream is the most shameful act?

Damned Old Demon Heite Yao, damned Demon Beast Harry, don't you know you have to pay for food?

Zhang Xingyu feels deep resentment.

Beside him, Demon King Harry pulls out a handkerchief, wipes his cherry little mouth, wearing a satisfied expression.

Old Demon Heite Yao licks his finger and, in an unquestionable tone, says to Zhang Xingyu: "Kid, your barbecue skill is truly lacking. Once you obtain the Sacred Fire, come to my manor to be a chef. As long as you work well, I guarantee I won't mistreat you."

Zhang Xingyu turns his head and glares at him.

Heite Yao doesn't get angry either.

He squints his small eyes, smiling broadly: "Kid, don't be upset. You should know, many have wanted to be a chef at my manor, and I, an old man, still wouldn't accept them!"

A path, about three feet wide.

Winding and spiraling upward.

This path is the secret passage spoken of by Heite Yao.

One bend, two bends, three bends…

After passing eighteen bends, Zhang Xingyu can't help but ask: "Ya Li Ke Si, how much farther do we have to go?"

"We're still early. This path has ninety‑eight bends in total, forty‑nine loops."

"What?"

Although he knows such mountain roads can't be short, hearing there are ninety‑eight bends makes Zhang Xingyu somewhat discouraged.

"I say, Ya Li Ke Si, you're the boss, can we skip climbing and just fly over?"

"You're looking for death? I'm not done living yet, I don't want to die with you."

Heite Yao darkens his old face, his tone unfriendly.

"What does that mean?"

Zhang Xingyu is completely confused.

Boom!

At that moment, a huge sound comes from ahead.

A giant hand sweeps across the mountainside, striking the mountain body heavily.

The mountain shakes violently.

What the heck?

Old Demon Heite Yao's complexion turns iron‑blue, while Demon King Harry frowns silently.

After a while, Heite Yao solemnly says, "I didn't expect giants to be here."

"Giants block the way. Shall we keep moving?"

"What do you think?"

"Uh, maybe we should turn back to our homes. Each to their own house, each find their own mother."

"Kid, I once swore that if you can't fetch me the Sacred Fire, I will tear your body to pieces."

"Uh, I was just kidding earlier. The atmosphere got too tense, I cracked a joke to lighten it. Please don't take it seriously."

At this moment, Demon King Harry pulls out a handkerchief and gently wipes his red lips: "Just a giant. Since he blocks our path, we can simply eliminate him."

He says it in a nonchalant manner.

When Old Demon Heite Yao heard it, the expression on his face kept shifting.

"I say, Ya Li Ke Si, you're playing face‑changing!"

"Get lost! Giants like to live in groups; there must be more than one here."

"If it really doesn't work, shall we take another path?"

"Get lost! Apart from Giant Canyon, this is the only route."

"Then it's over."

Hearing Old Demon Heite Yao say that, Demon King Ha Li, who had been eager to try, also fell silent.

After a moment, Zhang Xingyu had a sudden idea.

"I say, you two, you're both big shots, you must have some invisibility gear. Whether it's an invisibility robe, cloak, or cape, bring them out quickly. We'll put on the invisibility equipment and stride boldly past the giant's eye."

"No way."

"Why not? You two are Demon Kings, big shots of the demon race. You can't possibly have no invisibility gear, can you?"

"It's not that we don't have them; invisibility gear doesn't work on giants. The giant has a single eye on its head that can dispel any invisible state."

"Uh, this giant is too awesome! Not only is it strong, but its eye is also that powerful."

After another moment, Zhang Xingyu was struck with another idea.

"I say, you two, do you have any treasures that would catch a giant's eye? We'll spend a little money to buy our way through."

"None? Our demon race's stuff never catches a giant's eye."

"Uh, didn't expect these giants to be so proud!"

After a while, Zhang Xingyu's mind lit up again.

"I say, you two. Among humans there's a saying: no matter how sharp a spear, there's a shield to block it; no matter how difficult a problem, there's a solution. The key is whether we can find that solution."

Old Demon Heite Yao and Demon King Ha Li both glanced at him, saying nothing.

Seeing this, Zhang Xingyu continued: "I've also heard that in your Moyu there are stories about Demon God A Er Liu Si. Even the incredibly brave Demon God A Er Liu Si has his own weakness; could it be that these giants have no weakness?"

Old Demon Heite Yao and Demon King Ha Li's eyes lit up together.

After a moment, Old Demon Heite Yao slowly said, "Yes, the giants are gluttonous!"