Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Huanhuan lifted her skirt and ran downstairs.
Shuang Yun and Bai Di, who were discussing something, saw her coming and stopped their discussion at the same time. Together, they watched her pounce on them.
Huanhuan hugged Shuang Yun first, then Bai Di.
âYouâre finally back. I missed you!â
Bai Di stroked her head and smiled gently. âWe missed you too.â
As if by magic, Shuang Yun took out a bouquet of bright flowers from behind his back and handed it to Huanhuan. âDoes it look good?â
âItâs beautiful!â Huanhuan was pleasantly surprised. âIs it for me?â
Shuang Yun raised his chin and snorted. âGive me a kiss and Iâll give it to you.â
Huanhuan quickly kissed the back of his hand, then held out her hands. âI did it. Give me the flowers.â
Even though he was frustrated, Shuang Yun gave her the flowers.
He had wanted to learn from Xue Ling and take advantage of Huanhuan, but Huanhuan took advantage of him instead. This little female was getting more and more cunning.
Huanhuan placed the flowers in a wooden vase.
She asked, âHow have you been these past two days? Were you in danger?â
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âWe encountered a few beasts who were infected with dead blood disease. We dealt with them.â
Bai Diâs tone was calm as if he were not talking about killing but about the good weather.
Huanhuan knew that he was deliberately making light of it so that he wouldnât worry her. She felt warm inside, but her heart ached for Bai Di and Shuang Yun.
They had stayed in the forest for two days and one night. They had to travel everywhere and deal with the beasts suffering from dead blood disease. They must have had a hard time.
She decided to cook dinner for them tonight and reward them.
Huanhuan made braised chicken tonight.
After frying the sliced chicken, she put in the chopped pickled vegetables, bamboo shoots, and seasonings. She added some water, then covered the pot tightly. After braising the meat for a while, she spread a layer of cut potatoes and field mustard. She continued to braise everyting for a while more.
When she lifted the lid again, the rich fragrance filled the entire building.
Xue Ling followed the fragrance into the kitchen. He stared at the chicken in the pot and swallowed unconsciously.
Huanhuan couldnât help but remind him, âWatch your image.â
Xue Ling urged, âLetâs hurry up and eat.â
âIâll be done soon. Go get the rest.â
Xue Ling called his family to the dining table as quickly as possible. When Huanhuan placed the braised chicken on the table, everyone involuntarily felt saliva in their mouths.
Tonightâs meal was all about speed!
Huanhuan watched as the hands and chopsticks flew in front of her. In a short while, a large pot of braised chicken was finished.
She thought back carefully. It seemed that she had only eaten two pieces of chicken from beginning to end.
She only had the two pieces of chicken that Bai Di put in her bowl.
Huanhuan looked at them speechlessly. âArenât you afraid of choking?!â
Everyone expressed that even if there was another pot of braised chicken, they would not choke.
A bunch of foodies!
Bai Di went to the kitchen later and made a large pot of meat soup for everyone to eat. Only then did were they all full.
After eating and drinking his fill, Sang Ye took the initiative to clean the table.
Xue Ling said to Bai Di and Shuang Yun, âYou two should go to bed early. We have to wake up early tomorrow morning.â
Huanhuan was very puzzled. âWhy do you have to wake up early?â
Bai Di explained, âWe have to go to the forest tomorrow.â
âHuh? Havenât you already been there? Is there something else you have to do?â
Bai Di said, âWeâve only checked the forest near this half of the rock mountain. We havenât finished checking the other half. We have to continue tomorrow.â
Shuang Yun leaned in front of Huanhuan. âSleep with me tonight. I have to go out again tomorrow morning. I donât know how long this trip will take. Donât reject me tonight.â
Huanhuan stroked his short silver-white hair and said, âThis isnât the time to talk about this. I have something else to tell you.â
âWhat is it?â
Huanhuan took out the ten stone slabs with beast patterns and introduced the uses of the beast patterns.
This time, not only Shuang Yun and Bai Di, but even Xue Ling, who had seen many things, couldnât help but look shocked.
In order to convince them, Huanhuan specially pushed Sang Ye out.
âIâve already asked him to try the strengthening beast pattern. He said that itâs useful.â
The other three looked at Sang Ye.
Sang Ye rolled up his sleeve. The beast pattern on his arm had already disappeared. He said, âThe beast pattern did increase my strength in a short period of time. The effect was obvious, but there were also some aftereffects.â
Huanhuan quickly asked, âWhat aftereffects?â
âAfter the effect of the beast pattern wore off, I wasnât be able to muster any strength in my arm for a while. I even felt sore. My body has lost its senses, so I I canât exctly feel sore. I canât be sure about it, so this is just my speculation.â
Bai Di looked thoughtful. âYou only used a strengthening beast pattern. If itâs a more powerful attribute beast pattern, the aftereffects should be even more obvious.â
After hearing their analysis, Huanhuan couldnât help but worry. âWhat should we do? I thought these beast patterns could help you.â
She did not expect there to be repercussions. There was no mention of this in the manual.
Xue Ling casually picked up a stone slab and said with a faint smile, âI donât think itâs a big deal to have some aftereffects. After all, thereâs nothing in this world that can be obtained without paying a price. Itâs quite worth it to pay a little physical pain in order to become stronger in a short period of time.â
Huanhuan said slowly, âBut Iâm worried that the aftereffects of using beast patterns will affect your health.â
Bai Di said, âWe wonât know if theyâll affect our health until we use them.â
âWhat do you want to do?â
âShuang Yun and I will try these beast patterns tomorrow to see how serious the aftereffects are.â
Huanhuan immediately said, âNo, this is too dangerous. What if the aftereffects are so serious that you canât take it? The forest is filled with danger. Iâm worried about you.â
Xue Ling touched her little face. âIâll accompany them to the forest tomorrow. If theyâre in danger, Iâll protect them and promise not to let anything happen to them. Is that okay?â
It would be best if he could help.
However, from what Huanhuan knew of him, she knew that this guy would definitely not do anything for free.
She asked directly, âWhat do you want?â
Xue Ling smiled slightly, and his upturned phoenix eyes were immediately enchanting. He was like a peerless demon.
âI want you.â
Huanhuan immediately covered her abdomen and retreated. âI canât mate with anyone now. No one.â
âYou donât have to mate with me now, but you have to agree to make me official.â
âHuh?â
âDidnât you say I was still under observation? Now that the observation period is over, itâs time to make me official, right?â
Huanhuan blinked. âCan I have some time to think about it?â
Xue Ling approached her. âWhat else do you have to think about? Hmm?â