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Chapter 867

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As Shi Qingfeng led the Imperial-rank barbarian ox into the cave abode where Dao Yi Holy Land was temporarily residing, many disciples and stewards looked bewildered.

But need to use glossary: 石青峰 is not in glossary; we translate meaning: Stone Qingfeng? Actually it's a name; not in glossary, so we must translate meaning? The rule: For person names not in glossary, we must translate meaning? Actually glossary only includes certain names; others we must translate meaning unless they are habitual nickname used as name. Since 石青峰 is not in glossary, we treat as a normal name? The instruction: "Use Hanyu Pinyin ONLY for a person's actual NAME (人名 — including a nickname, childhood name, courtesy name, or epithet HABITUALLY USED as that person's name)". If not in glossary, we don't know if it's habitual used as name; but it's likely a name. However we are not given pinyin for it, so we must translate meaning? The rule says: If uncertain whether something is a name or ordinary word, translate meaning rather than romanizing — UNLESS it refers to a person: anything used as a person's name or habitual nickname is ALWAYS pinyin, never its literal meaning. So we need to decide if 石青峰 is a person's name. Likely yes, it's a person's name (Stone Green Peak). Since not in glossary, we must still treat as a name and thus must romanize? The rule says we must use pinyin for a person's actual name. But we don't have the pinyin provided; we could infer: Shi Qingfeng. However the instruction says we must use glossary names exactly as provided; for others not in glossary, we must decide. The rule: "Use Hanyu Pinyin ONLY for a person's actual NAME... and for place-NAMES that are a bare surname/meaningless proper noun." So we should romanize person names. Since we don't have pinyin, we need to produce a plausible pinyin: Shi Qingfeng. However we must be careful: The glossary gave Ye Zhangqing (not Ye Changqing) which is unusual; they purposely changed. So we must follow their provided mapping exactly. For others not listed, we should romanize using standard pinyin (toneless? Usually we omit tone marks). The instruction: "Keep pinyin to an ABSOLUTE MINIMUM; translating by meaning is the default and romanizing is the rare exception." So we should avoid pinyin unless it's a person's name. So we need to romanize person names. So we will use Shi Qingfeng.

We also need to check for other names: the name Shi Yiyi appears later; since it is not in the glossary, we will romanize it as Shi Yiyi.

Also, the name Yu Mo appears; it is not in the glossary, so we romanize it as Yu Mo.

Also, the place name appears; since it is not in the glossary, we translate its meaning as 'Cloud Luo Holy Land'.

Similarly, Yun Xiantai is listed in the glossary, so we use that.

Now line 1 translation: We'll produce: "Watching Shi Qingfeng lead that Imperial-rank barbarian ox into the Dong Fu where Dao Yi Shengdi was temporarily residing, many disciples and stewards were somewhat dazed."

Checking: the Dong Fu where Dao Yi Shengdi was temporarily residing.

What are you doing bringing a whole Imperial-rank barbarian beast in for no reason?

What are you doing bringing a whole Imperial-rank barbarian beast in for no reason?

However, some disciples speculated that perhaps the old ancestor wanted to show off in front of Dao Yi Holy Land.

Translation: "But some disciples speculated, maybe the old ancestor wanted to show off in front of Dao Yi Shengdi."

After all, an Imperial-rank barbarian beast is something that even the three great holy lands don't have—only their Cloud Luo Holy Land possesses one.

Translation: "After all, Imperial-rank barbarian beasts are something that even the Three Holy Lands don't have—only their Cloud Luo Holy Land possesses them."

However, no one realized that at that moment, the barbarian ox they were looking at was being surrounded and inspected by Ye Zhangqing, Yun Xiantai, Yu Mo, and other experts of Dao Yi Holy Land.

We need to use Ye Zhangqing per glossary. Also Yun Xiantai. Yu Mo (remain). So translation: "However, everyone didn't realize that at this moment, the barbarian ox they were looking at was being surrounded and inspected by Ye Zhangqing, Yun Xiantai, Yu Mo, and other experts of Dao Yi Shengdi."

This is a barbarian beast—its meat is really tight and firm.

Translation: "This is a barbarian beast, its meat is quite firm."

Indeed, it seems even stronger than a demonic beast.

Translation: "Indeed, it seems stronger than demonic beasts."

You're not kidding—barbarian beasts, like the barbarian tribes, are born with vigorous qi and blood, their bodies are invincible; if made into food, the flavor would surely be top-notch.

Translation: "That's not nonsense; barbarian beasts, like the Barbarian Tribe, are naturally full of qi and blood, with invincible flesh—if made into food, the flavor would surely not be lacking."

Mm-hmm, Shī xiōng's right.

Translation: "Mm-hmm, Senior Brother's right."

Note: Shī xiōng is from the glossary, so we must use it exactly; thus line 9 reads: 'Mm-hmm, Shī xiōng is right.'

Everyone was inspecting it while poking and prodding here and there.

Translation: "While inspecting, they also reached out to poke and prod here and there."

Although this barbarian ox had low intelligence and couldn't understand what they were saying, its instinct told it that none of these people meant well.

Translation: "Although this barbarian beast had low intelligence and couldn't understand what they were saying, its instinct told it that these people all harbored ill intent."

Because it clearly saw that several people, when looking at it, couldn't help but drool.

Translation: "Because it clearly saw that several people, when looking at it, couldn't help drooling."

Moo…………

Translation: "Moo.................."

We need to keep the dots? Probably keep as is.

After letting out a cry, the barbarian ox suddenly began to struggle, as if trying to escape.

Translation: "After letting out a cry, the barbarian ox suddenly began to struggle, as if trying to escape."

It couldn't stay here; staying would definitely lead to no good outcome.

Translation: "It couldn't stay here; staying would definitely lead to no good outcome."

Driven by survival instinct, the ox wanted to flee, but Yun Xiantai and the others would naturally not allow it.

Translation: "The survival instinct made the barbarian ox want to flee, but Yun Xiantai and the others naturally could not agree."

It's already on the chopping board as food—how could you let it run away?

Translation: "It's already on the chopping block as food—how could we let you run away?"

Immediately, Yun Xiantai shouted in a low voice.

Translation: "Immediately, Yun Xiantai gave a stern shout."

Hold it down.

Translation: "Hold it down."

Immediately, before the ox could make any move, Qi Xiong and the others swarmed over and pinned it firmly to the ground.

Translation: "Immediately, the barbarian ox, before it could make any move, was swarmed by Qi Xiong and others, pressed firmly to the ground."

Senior Brother Xiantai, I've brought this ingredient for you—now it's up to you.

Translation: "Senior Brother Xiantai, I've brought this ingredient for you; now it's up to you."

Note: we will translate the term for Yun Xiantai's elder brother as 'Senior Brother Xiantai'.

Don't worry, tonight we'll eat this barbarian ox meat—Stone Brother, just keep an eye on the time.

Translation: "Don't worry, we'll eat the barbarian ox meat tonight; Stone Brother, just watch the time."

Note: we will translate the term meaning 'Stone Brother' as 'Stone Brother'.

All right, all right.

Translation: "Good, good."

Having received Yun Xiantai's assurance, Shi Qingfeng gave the ox, now pinned to the ground, a deep look and unconsciously swallowed.

Translation: "After receiving Yun Xiantai's assurance, Shi Qingfeng gave a deep look at the barbarian ox already pressed to the ground, and unconsciously swallowed."

But facing Shi Qingfeng's gaze, the ox was filled with hatred.

Translation: "But facing Shi Qingfeng's gaze, the barbarian ox was full of hatred."

You bastard, letting me out just to send me to my death? You're all liars, every damn one of you.

Translation: "You damn it, letting me out just to send me to my death? Swindlers, all of you are swindlers."

It kept mooing, but Shi Qingfeng completely ignored its meaning.

Translation: "It kept mooing, but Shi Qingfeng completely ignored its meaning."

He quickly turned away, humming a little tune as he left, thinking about tonight's barbarian ox meat made him eager beyond words.

Translation: "He soon turned away, humming a little tune as he left—thinking about tonight's barbarian ox meat made him unable to wait."

As for that barbarian ox, though it's a bit reluctant, dying at the hands of the young Ye Zhangqing is also a fitting end.

As for that barbarian ox, although it is somewhat reluctant, dying at the hands of the young Ye Zhangqing is also a fitting end.

The Cloud Luo Holy Land has raised it for many years— as the saying goes, 'raise a cow for a thousand days, eat it for a moment'— and now it's time for this barbarian ox to repay its kindness.

Translation: "The Cloud Luo Holy Land has raised it for so many years— as the saying goes, 'raise a cow for a thousand days, eat it for a moment'— it's time for this barbarian ox to repay its kindness."

Shi Qingfeng leisurely left the cave abode where Dao Yi Holy Land was temporarily residing.

Translation: "Shi Qingfeng leisurely left the Dong Fu where Dao Yi Shengdi was temporarily residing."

As for what came next, it was much simpler: following Ye Zhangqing's orders, Qi Xiong and the others quickly had the barbarian ox processed.

Translation: "As for what came next, it was much simpler— following Ye Zhangqing's orders, Qi Xiong and the others quickly had the barbarian ox processed."

He personally handled the ingredients, and this was also Ye Zhangqing's first time cooking barbarian beast meat.

Translation: "Personally handling the ingredients, this was also Ye Zhangqing's first time cooking barbarian beast ingredients."

Needless to say, the barbarian beast's meat is truly excellent—in some aspects, even demonic beasts can't compare.

Translation: "Needless to say, the barbarian beast's meat quality is truly excellent—in some aspects, even demonic beasts can't compare."

The reason demonic beast meat is so delicious is mainly due to the nourishment of demonic qi.

Translation: "The reason demonic beast meat is delicious mainly lies in the nourishment of demonic qi."

Just like the spiritual power of human cultivators.

Translation: "Just like the spiritual power of Human Race cultivators."

But this barbarian beast is completely different—it has neither demonic nor spiritual power, relying solely on its qi and blood.

Translation: "But this barbarian beast is completely different— it has neither demonic power nor spiritual power, relying solely on its qi and blood strength."

The meat nourished by qi and blood is even tighter and purer.

Translation: "The meat nourished by qi and blood is firmer and purer."

This stewed meat should be quite good.

Translation: "This stewed meat should be quite good."

Using this barbarian ox for braised or clear stew will definitely be delicious—the meat's quality ensures the texture won't disappoint.

Translation: "Using this barbarian ox for red-braised or clear stewed dishes would all be excellent—the meat's quality here guarantees the texture won't be lacking."

Add Ye Zhangqing's skill, and the flavor will surely surpass that of demonic beasts.

Translation: "Plus Ye Zhangqing's skill, the flavor will surely surpass that of demonic beasts."

Thinking this through, Ye Zhangqing quickly decided on tonight's dishes.

Translation: "Thinking this through, Ye Zhangqing quickly decided on tonight's dishes."

As long as the main dish is a stew, the offal can be brined and makes a great accompaniment to drinks.

Translation: "As long as the stew remains the main dish, the offal can be brined— it makes a great accompaniment to drink."

Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie, Liu Shuang and other inner disciples volunteered to help.

We need to use glossary: Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie, Liu Shuang, Inner Disciple. So translation: "Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie, Liu Shuang, and other Inner Disciples volunteered to help."

For these assistant tasks, although they can't compare to spirit chefs, the simple operations pose no problem.

Translation: "For these assistant tasks, although they couldn't compare to spirit chefs, the simple operations were still completely fine."

Ye Zhangqing focused on preparing tonight's main dish.

Translation: "Ye Zhangqing focused on preparing tonight's main dish."

With the Scarlet Yang Heavenly Flame, the time to prepare the dishes naturally shortened considerably, and it wasn't tiring.

With the Scarlet Yang Heavenly Flame, the time to prepare the dishes naturally shortened considerably, and it wasn't tiring.

In the blink of an eye, it was evening mealtime, and Shi Qingfeng and Shi Yiyi, grandfather and granddaughter, indeed arrived at the cave abode right on mealtime.

In the blink of an eye, it was evening mealtime, and Shi Qingfeng and Shi Yiyi, grandfather and granddaughter, indeed arrived at the Dong Fu right on mealtime.

So fragrant………

Translation: "So fragrant.........."

Upon entering the cave abode, Shi Qingfeng suddenly inhaled a deep breath; the bewildering rich beef aroma in the air made his index finger twitch instantly.

Upon entering the Dong Fu, Shi Qingfeng suddenly inhaled a mouthful of air; the bewildering rich beef aroma in the air made his index finger twitch instantly.

Shi Yiyi beside him was the same—though she didn't show it like Shi Qingfeng did, her constant swallowing betrayed her mood.

Translation: "Shi Yiyi beside him was the same— although she didn't show it like Shi Qingfeng did, her constant swallowing betrayed her mood at the moment."

Senior Brother Xiantai, Brother Yu Mo………

Translation: "Senior Brother Xiantai, Brother Yu Mo............."

Note: we will translate the term for Yu Mo's elder brother as 'Brother Yu Mo'.

Senior Brother has come—sit down, we can start eating right away.

Translation: "Senior Brother has come, sit down— we can start eating right away."

Shī xiōng has come, sit down— we can start eating right away.

Haha, good, then I won't stand on ceremony.

Translation: "Haha, good, then I won't stand on ceremony."

Without hesitation, he went straight to a seat, sat down, and after about a quarter of an hour, the dishes were served one after another.

Translation: "Without hesitation, they went straight to their seats, sat down, waited about a quarter hour, and the dishes were served one after another."

All were delicious dishes made from the barbarian ox, just looking at them made people unable to stop drooling.

Translation: "All were delicious dishes made from barbarian ox, just looking at them made people unable to stop drooling."

No nonsense— as soon as the dishes hit the table, everyone switched into 'eating rice' mode.

Translation: "No nonsense— as soon as the dishes hit the table, everyone switched to 'eating mode'."

Shi Qingfeng and Shi Yiyi, grandfather and granddaughter, ate at a speed that was no slower than the Dao Yi Holy Land crowd— their eating was utterly relaxed.

Translation: "Shi Qingfeng and Shi Yiyi, grandfather and granddaughter, ate at a speed no slower than the Dao Yi Shengdi crowd— it was utterly enjoyable."

Not bad, not bad—this barbarian ox meat is truly top-notch.

Translation: "Not bad, not bad— this barbarian ox meat is truly top‑grade."

He picked up a chopstick of braised beef, took a bite, and Shi Qingfeng kept nodding—this flavor was simply perfect.

Translation: "He picked up a chopstickful of red‑braised beef, took a bite, and Shi Qingfeng kept nodding— this flavor was simply perfect."

Now we need to output each line with 【N】 prefix and translation on same line.

===TITLE=== What's wrong, why is another one coming?

What's wrong, why is another one coming?

Now

What are you doing dragging a whole royal-grade barbarian beast in for?

However, some disciples speculated that maybe the old ancestor just wanted to show off in front of the Dao Yi Holy Land.

After all, a royal-grade barbarian beast is something that even the Three Holy Lands don't have—only their Yunluo Holy Land possesses one.

However, everyone didn't realize that at this moment, the barbarian bull in their sight was being surrounded and scrutinized by Ye Zhangqing, Yun Xiantai, Yu Mo, and other experts of the Dao Yi Holy Land.

"This is the barbarian beast; its meat is quite firm, huh."

"Indeed, it seems somewhat sturdier than demonic beasts."

"That's not nonsense; barbarian beasts, like the barbarian tribe, are naturally full of qi and blood, with invincible flesh—if made into food, the flavor would surely not be bad."

"Mm-hmm, Shī xiōng's right."

While examining it, they also reached out to poke and prod here and there.

Although this barbarian bull had low intelligence and couldn't understand what they were saying, its instinct told it that these people all harbored ill intent.

Because it clearly saw that several people, when looking at it, couldn't help drooling.

"Moo.................."

After letting out a cry, the barbarian bull suddenly began to struggle, looking as if it wanted to escape.

It couldn't stay here; staying here would definitely not end well.

The survival instinct drove the barbarian bull to want to flee, but Yun Xiantai and the others naturally couldn't agree.

It's already on the chopping board as food—how could you let it run away?

Immediately, Yun Xiantai shouted in a low voice.

"Hold it down."

Immediately, before the barbarian bull could react, Qi Xiong and the others swarmed over and pinned it firmly to the ground.

"Brother Yun Xiantai, I've brought this ingredient for you; now it's up to you."

"Don't worry, we'll eat the barbarian bull meat tonight; Brother Shi, just come when the time is right."

"All right, all right."

Having received Yun Xiantai's assurance, Shi Qingfeng gave a deep look at the barbarian bull already pinned to the ground, and unconsciously swallowed his saliva.

But facing Shi Qingfeng's gaze, the barbarian bull's eyes were full of hatred.

"You bastard, letting me out just to have me die? You liars, all of you are liars!"

It bellowed "moo moo moo," but Shi Qingfeng completely ignored its meaning.

He quickly turned away, humming a little tune as he left—thinking about tonight's barbarian bull meat made him unable to wait.

As for that barbarian bull, though it's a pity, dying at the hands of Ye Zhangqing is also a fitting end.

The Yunluo Holy Land has raised it for so many years— as the saying goes, 'raise a cow for a thousand days, eat it in a moment'— it's time for this barbarian bull to repay its kindness.

Shi Qingfeng leisurely left the temporary Dong Fu of the Dao Yi Holy Land.

As for what comes next, it's much simpler— following Ye Zhangqing's orders, Qi Xiong and the others quickly had the barbarian bull processed.

Personally handling the ingredients, this was also Ye Zhangqing's first time cooking barbarian beast ingredients.

Needless to say, the meat quality of this barbarian beast is truly excellent—in some aspects, even demonic beasts can't compare.

The reason demonic beast meat is delicious is mainly due to the nourishment of demonic qi.

Just like the Línglì of human cultivators.

But this barbarian beast is completely different— it has neither demonic power nor Línglì, relying solely on its qi and blood strength.

The meat quality nurtured by qi and blood is even firmer and purer.

"This stewed meat should be quite good."

Using this barbarian bull for red-braised or clear stew would both be excellent—the meat quality speaks for itself, the texture will definitely not be lacking.

Plus Ye Zhangqing's skill, the flavor will surely surpass that of demonic beasts.

Thinking this through, Ye Zhangqing quickly decided on tonight's dishes.

As long as the stew remains the main dish, the offal can be brined— makes a great accompaniment for drinks.

Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie, Liu Shuang and other Inner Disciples volunteered to help.

For these assistant tasks, although we can't compare to spirit chefs, the simple operations are still completely fine.

Ye Zhangqing focused on preparing tonight's main dish.

With the Chiyang Tianyan flame, the cooking time is naturally greatly shortened, and it's not tiring.

In the blink of an eye it was evening Fàn diǎn, and Shi Qingfeng and his granddaughter Shi Yiyi indeed arrived at the Dong Fu right on time.

"It smells so good………… "

As soon as he entered the Dong Fu, Shi Qingfeng took a deep breath; the rich, hazy beef aroma in the air made his index finger twitch instantly.

Shi Yiyi beside him was the same— although she didn't show it like Shi Qingfeng did, her constant swallowing betrayed her mood at the moment.

"Brother Yun Xiantai, Brother Yu Mo………… "

"Shī xiōng has arrived, take a seat— we can start eating right away."

"Haha, fine, then I won't stand on ceremony."

Without hesitation, he went straight to a seat and sat down; after waiting about a quarter hour, the dishes were served one after another.

All were delicious dishes made from the barbarian bull, just looking at them made people unable to stop drooling.

No nonsense— as soon as the dishes hit the table, everyone switched to 'eating mode'.

Shi Qingfeng and his granddaughter Shi Yiyi ate at a speed not slower than anyone from the Dao Yi Holy Land— their eating was utterly comfortable.

"Not bad, not bad— this barbarian bull meat is truly top‑notch."

He picked up a chopstickful of red‑braised beef, took a bite, and Shi Qingfeng kept nodding— this flavor was simply perfect.

The aroma of the savage ox meat exploded in the mouth, making it impossible to stop eating.

Shi Yiyi even ate huge mouthfuls without caring about her image.

After one meal, everyone was full of food and drink; that huge savage ox was completely eaten by the crowd.

After eating, Shi Yiyi, Zhao Zhengping and the other youths felt a surge of heat inside, and their qi and blood power wildly increased.

Their skin turned bright red.

"Such a domineering qi and blood power, it's just like practicing Xiūliàn body-refining technique."

The terrifying qi and blood power contained in the savage ox meat continually increased everyone's physical strength.

Not to mention these youths, even Shi Qingfeng, Yun Xiantai, Yu Mo and the other great emperors felt their physical strength increase at this moment.

Although the effect wasn't as obvious as for Zhao Zhengping and Shi Yiyi, it still had everyone excited.

"As expected of an imperial savage beast, this effect is truly awesome."

"Shī xiōng, how does this imperial savage beast taste?"

"Perfect."

"How effective is it?"

"Perfect."

"Hehe, there are still two left, shall we get them tomorrow for another meal?"

After eating this savage ox meat, Yun Xiantai again set his sights on the other two imperial savage beasts, smiling as he spoke to Shi Qingfeng.

That manner was just like a big gray wolf step by step luring a child.

Upon hearing these words, Shi Qingfeng neither agreed nor refused, but fell into silence.

Only two imperial savage beasts remained; he was somewhat reluctant, yet the taste of the savage ox meat truly made him unable to stop.

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