Gourmet Red Chamber: A Chronicle of Baochai's Rebirth

Awei bared his teeth at the monkey again, squatted down and continued to light the fire.

Unexpectedly, the monkey was very energetic. Seeing that Asafoetida ignored it, he jumped down from the tree again and moved towards Xue Baobao little by little.

Asafoetida immediately turned back and bared its teeth at it. It screamed in fright and jumped back to the tree.

Asafoetida continued to light the fire. After a while, the monkey cautiously jumped down again and continued to move this way.

Asafoetida turned back and showed its teeth to scare it...

Watching the little monkey being frightened by Asafoetida in a cycle, jumping back to the tree, jumping down again and rubbing here, it was unyielding.

Xue Baobao couldn't help but laugh. He opened the bag next to him, took out a small bag of pistachios, and said with a smile, "Maybe he smelled the fragrance, so just give it to him."

Awei snorted, "We don't bring much of these things. The girl has to save her food, so why don't we give it a beast?"

Xue Baobao stood up and placed the small bag of pistachios on a stone not far away, then sat down again.

Sure enough, the little monkey looked them over, quickly grabbed the bag and ran away.

Awei pouted, "This monkey is about to become a spirit!"

Xue Baobao laughed, "Monkeys are very smart animals, many of them are similar to seven or eight-year-old children."

At this time, several Jin Yiwei who went to look for food came back carrying a cleaned deer and some fish.

In the past few days, except for the steamed buns and some dry food they brought over, everything they ate was from various prey.

Xue Baobao saw that there were two herrings and three fat heads in total, so he ordered to chop off the heads of the fat-headed fish, cut off a large piece of breast meat from the deer, and put the rest on skewers and grilled them.

Jin Yiwei set up a large pot, and Xue Baobao was going to make a pot of soup with deer meat, and then use the soup to stew fish head soup.

It was inconvenient in the mountains and many ingredients could not be found, but fortunately she had brought enough seasonings and just picked a lot of mushrooms on the road. She could definitely make a pot of fresh and fragrant fish head soup.

Boil the stock in a large pot, and Asafoetida has already skewered the deer meat and fish and put them on the grill.

Xue Baobao watched the heat in person and took the time to apply different ingredients on it.

Ning Ze and others had experienced Xue Baobao's cooking skills in the past few days. After setting up the tent, they all gathered around the fire one by one, staring at the barbecue and secretly swallowing.

When the soup stock was boiling, the first batch of barbecued meats was also roasted. Xue Baobao first gave a large piece to asafoetida, and gave the rest to Ning Ze.

I went to scoop up the broth and put it into a casserole. I cleaned the large pot, heated it up, poured in cooked lard, put in the broken fish heads and fried them raw on both sides, then poured in the broth, added onions, mushrooms, and ginger. , cooking wine, etc. and start cooking.

After she finished her work here, she continued to barbecue.

Asafoetida handed over a deer deer front leg that was reserved just for her, and she took it without any courtesy and ate it.

She always has to take care of herself first before she has the strength and energy to find her brother.

"Squeak-squeak--"

Xue Baobao turned around and saw that the little monkey was back again, swallowing saliva while looking at the deer legs in her hand.

Baby Xue looked amused, tore off a piece of meat and placed it on a blade of grass next to him.

The little monkey swooped over, grabbed it and stuffed it into his mouth.

Ning Ze disapproved and said, "Girl, monkeys all live in groups. If you feed it, you might attract a group of monkeys tomorrow, which will cause trouble."

Xue Baobao, "..."

You ancient people don't understand the pain of modern people who have to spend money to feed small animals.

The little monkey was very thin, only as long as an adult's arm, but he ate very quickly. He ate the piece of meat after a while, and then continued to stare at the deer legs in Xue Baobao's hands.

Xue Baobao thought that the piece of meat was not small, so don't feed it too much, which would overstuff the monkey. After thinking about it, he took out an orange from the bag and threw it at it.

Oranges are relatively easy to store and are not too conspicuous whenever they are taken out. Therefore, before setting off, she deliberately took out a lot of them from the space and put them in her luggage.

The little monkey jumped and caught the orange very neatly. However, its small body was too small. It was pressed by the round orange and rolled several times before stopping, which made everyone laugh.

The little monkey didn't know if he understood that everyone was laughing at him, so he bared his teeth and screamed a few times, then ran away with the orange in his arms.

Everyone laughed at this little episode. Xue Baobao was adding seasonings to the barbecue while discussing tomorrow's itinerary with Ning Ze.

Soon, the second batch of roasted meats was cooked, and the fish head soup was also stewed. Ladles were poured into the bowls. The soup was as thick as milk and fragrant, and it made people salivate even before they entered the mouth.

A big pot of soup looks like a lot, but there are so many people there that it can’t hold them all, so one bowl per person is almost full.

Awei looked at the last bit left in the pot, secretly decided to leave it to his girl to drink, and called for everyone to serve it.

Everyone was eager to shout. As soon as Awei opened his mouth, a group of men came up and dispersed in an instant. They didn't use a spoon and started drinking from the bowl.

Not afraid of getting hot!

Awei secretly cursed and took Xue Baobao's portion to Xue Baobao's hand.

Xue Baobao took it with a smile, "You drink it too, try it and see if it tastes good."

"How could the soup made by the girl not taste good?"

Asafoetida's tone is sincere and sincere. Just kidding, even if a girl boils an egg, it will definitely taste better than other people's boiled eggs!
Xue Baobao sighed, "If there are ham, pork bone juice and chicken juice, this soup will taste better. You can eat together first, and when we get down the mountain, I will make you real fish head soup."

"Amitabha, all donors are courteous."

At this time, the sunset had gathered its last brilliance, and the light and gentle voice seemed to come from behind the clouds and appeared in everyone's ears out of thin air.

Ning Ze and the others jumped up in shock and drew their swords out of their sheaths. They didn't even have time to put down the fish soup. Awei even opened his arms to protect Xue Baobao in his arms.

Xue Baobao hurriedly stabilized the fish soup in his hand and carefully placed it on the rocks beside him. He turned to look at the source of the sound and saw an extremely thin boy approaching slowly from the darkness.

The young man was obviously very afraid of the cold. He was wrapped in a thick fox fur and wore a heavy Zhaojun suit, but he didn't look bulky at all. On the contrary, it made him even thinner. He was as thin as a piece of paper and seemed to be blown by the night wind in the mountains at any time. Walk.

The furry Zhaojun condom almost covered most of his face. The exposed half of his face was a sickly bluish-white color and was so thin that he was almost out of shape. Under the firelight, the thin cyan meridians were clearly visible. Looking from a distance Shaped like a skeleton.

It stands to reason that such a person who has become a skeleton must be ugly and even a little scary. However, this young man is strangely not ugly at all. Instead, he gives people a strange and fragmented look.

Bones!
Three big characters appeared prominently in Xue Baobao's mind. If there are really beautiful and charming white-bone spirits in this world, then the boy in front of him must be one of them!
"You are a man or a ghost!"

Asafoetida's loud scolding broke the stagnant and tense atmosphere.

The young man didn't know if he was often asked such questions, but he was already used to it, so he didn't feel dissatisfied. He smiled at the corner of his lips and raised his palms in salute, "He is a monk."

Awei didn't believe it, "You have hair!"

The young man was skinny and skinny, but his hair was strangely black and thick, and grew very well.

The young man did not answer Awei's words and continued, "The poor monk, whose name is Baozhuang, is practicing in Shennong Mountain. Because of his little favor, he has received generous donations from all the donors, so I came here to express my gratitude."As he spoke, he dug through his sleeves, and a grinning little monkey appeared in his bony palm.

Everyone's hearts are at ease, it's good to be a human being, and it's good to be a human being.

Xue Baobao also breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "So you raised it. No wonder it is so understanding of human nature and not afraid of people."

Baozhuang smiled slightly and said, "The female donor is so complimentary."

Xue Baobao asked eagerly, "Since this master lives in Shennong Mountain, have you seen anyone here in the past few days?"

Ning Ze walked up to Xue Baobao with a bowl in hand and called out to the girl in a low voice, apparently reminding her to be wary of this monk who suddenly appeared.

Xue Baobao just pretended not to hear and looked at Baozhu earnestly.

Looking closely, Baozhuang's eyes are extremely well-born, and the pupils are a very warm and clear amber color. When he stares and smiles, he looks like a Buddha holding a flower and smiling, showing his majestic appearance.

Baozhu looked her up and down, then looked at Ning Ze, and nodded with a smile, "The person the female donor is talking about should be the people that the poor monk has met a few days ago. Several of them are similar in temperament and appearance to this donor." ".

Xue Baobao was overjoyed, "Master, do you know which way they went?"

"They were heading west, but I didn't meet them here."

Xue Baobao said eagerly, "Master, can you tell us in detail?"

As Xue Baobao said it, he suddenly remembered, clasped his hands and said, "It's cold. Master, please come here to warm yourself by the fire and drink hot soup."

It’s easy to talk when you’re full!

Although Ning Ze still had doubts, he did not dare to disobey Xue Baobao. He drank up the fish soup in one gulp and led Baozhuang to sit down on his own mat.

Xue Baobao personally filled up the remaining soup in the pot, which was enough to get a bowl.

After serving it, she suddenly thought of it again and asked, "Master, I'm afraid you can't eat meat, right?"

Baozhu smiled and raised his palms and said, "My Buddha has a precept that all those who take refuge in my Buddha must not eat meat. The five meats that are meat are garlic, garlic, xingqu, scallion, and scallion, which should not be eaten.

The meat that smells fishy is meat other than the three kinds of pure meat. However, if I do not see the person who kills me, and I do not hear the person who kills me, or the person kills without fear of me, then there is no harm in eating the three kinds of pure meat.”

Xue Baobao, "..."

I understand. Anyway, Master, you can eat this meat.

Xue Baobao didn't care about whether monks could eat meat. After hearing this, he personally delivered the fish soup to Baozhuang. He also ordered the remaining mushrooms to be skewered and grilled on the rack.

Xu Shi is beautiful, and Baozhuang is so beautiful even when he drinks soup. He is clearly drinking soup, but it is as if he is reciting poetry, elegant and beautiful.

Except for the hands, which were skinny and skinny, like skull claws, which slightly affected their appearance, everything else was as perfect as a poem.

Although Baozhuang's movements were graceful and beautiful, he was extremely fast. As soon as Xue Baobao finished threading a string of mushrooms, he finished his soup.

Xue Baobao then ordered Awei to cut the best meat from the deer's legs and give it to Baozhu. He said with a smile, "I hope you won't dislike these things from the mountains and wild areas."

Baozhuang smiled slightly and said, "The female donor is too polite."

Baozhuang ate half of the deer leg and half of the herring with graceful but extremely fast movements, and then took over Xue Baobao's freshly grilled mushroom skewers and ate them.

Xue Baobao asked for help and was very attentive. He took two more oranges, put them on the fire, heated them, and handed them to Baozhuang.

Baozhu peeled it open and put one piece into the mouth first. Suddenly his eyes lit up and he ate one piece after another until he had finished both oranges. Then he took out the handkerchief and wiped his mouth with satisfaction and sighed, " The poor monk has lived in this mountain for 16 years, and this is the first time he has eaten such delicious food. I am really grateful to all the donors."

Xue Baobao's eyes widened, "16 years? Master, when did you come to Shennong Mountain?"

"It is said that he came when he turned one year old."

Xue Baobao, "..."

What kind of weird parents are these?
Are you going to throw your child into this remote mountain and old forest to raise when he is one year old?

Hey, no, why do you feel that the background of this story sounds familiar?
Ning Ze asked abruptly, "Since you are here at the age of one, how did Master survive?"

Baozhuang was confused, "Of course there are people to take care of him. Is it possible that a poor monk who has just turned one year old can climb the Shennong Mountain alone?"

Ning Ze, "..."

Xue Baobao couldn't help laughing, and Baozhu raised his palms and called out the Buddha's name again, "I wish the donor didn't have to be so wary of the poor monk.

The benefactor and others were in large numbers, but the poor monk was alone with a little monkey head. If we were to be on guard, it was the poor monk who should be on guard against the benefactor and others.

Or is it that, rather than having so many benefactors, I am afraid that a poor monk will not be able to do it alone? "

Ning Ze was at a loss for words, and Awei asked curiously, "Master, are you really a monk? Then how come you have hair and can eat meat?"

Xue Baobao, "..."

Okay, this guy didn’t understand the big article about “five meats” and “three cleanses” just now.

Baozhuan was not angry and patiently explained, "I am a poor monk who wears his hair to practice. Master said that he will not ordain me until I am mature and cut off all ties with the world."

Xue Baobao, "..."

I always feel that this kind of fullness, cutting off the worldly bond, is very similar to the kind of flag that will definitely fall down if it is set up.

Awei suddenly said, "Master, you are not full yet!"

Baozhuang smiled and nodded, "Yes, the poor monk is 17 years old this year and will not turn [-] until next year."

Ah Wei asked again, "Master, you just said you met our young master. When did you meet him?"

Baozhuang raised his palms and saluted, "It was at noon three days ago. There were about 20 people in their group. They all looked fierce, and most of them knew martial arts.

The poor monk did not dare to come forward. He saw them from a distance and avoided them. He only saw that they were heading west."

Three days ago at noon, it should be exactly when Yu Xin and the others walked to an unmarked place!
Xue Baobao asked anxiously, "Master, do you still remember where you met them? Can you take us to find them?"

Baozhuang smiled slightly, "The poor monk has lived in Shennong Mountain for 16 years. He knows every plant and tree here, so he can find it.

Nowadays, both the humble monk and the little pet are favored by the female benefactor, so it is their duty to lead the way."

Xue Baobao breathed a sigh of relief and was about to say something else when a gust of mountain wind blew and Baozhuang coughed repeatedly.

Xue Baobao hurriedly ordered to get hot water. Baozhuang suddenly turned his head and covered his heart, put his hand on the ground and vomited.

He was sitting in Ning Ze's seat, just to the left of Xue Baobao. He turned his head and vomited, right at Xue Baobao's feet, splashing all over her skirt.

Fortunately, everything he had just eaten didn't have any unpleasant smell.