Douluo: I have too many clones

Chapter 748 Kiana's Culinary Talent
"Going to Mingdu?"

Nan Fusheng looked at Xu Xiaoyan and asked in surprise, "It's possible, but why do you suddenly want to go to Mingdu?"

Xu Xiaoyan stuck out her pink tongue, the crystal hair ornament in her hair trembling slightly with the movement: "It was Fors who said it. The Spirit Pagoda is going to hold a martial arts contest to find a husband in Mingdu, and she invited us to come and watch the fun!"

"can."

He agreed almost without hesitation. His gaze swept over Xu Xiaoyan's face, which was slightly brightened with surprise, and he had already made a plan in his mind: the trip to Mingdu could satisfy the girl's curiosity and also upgrade Xu Xiaoyan's battle armor along the way, which could be considered killing two birds with one stone.

"Yay!" Xu Xiaoyan cheered and spun around on the spot, the star patterns on her skirt glowing slightly with her movement.

She darted up the stairs like a light swallow, her fair feet tapping out a cheerful rhythm on the wooden steps: "Great, I'll go tell Xiuxiu then, and we'll take her with us."

Although she, as the mistress of the house, had already accepted Bai Xiuxiu's existence, she still needed to inform Fors first and see if he agreed to Nan Fusheng taking a third wife.

"Sigh~ That scoundrel said before that he had an affair with junior Nanali and the protagonist of the martial arts tournament: Miss Gu Yuena. That's really..."

Life is tough, so I sigh.

She had truly worried herself sick over this family. If Fors agreed to take a third wife, she would have to continue testing the waters to see if he would agree to the existence of a fourth or fifth wife.

Just thinking about it made Xu Xiaoyan's scalp tingle.

Although Fors seemed easy to talk to, she wasn't sure what he would do if he found out that Nan Fusheng was cheating on her.

If it were just breaking Nan Fusheng's leg, Xu Xiaoyan could accept it, and would even help hold Nan Fusheng down, since Naxida would treat him afterwards. But she was afraid that Fors would do something too extreme.

……

Nan Fusheng, of course, was unaware that Xu Xiaoyan was secretly slandering him. At this moment, he was sitting in the living room, looking at the latest intelligence transmitted by the soul guide communication: the federal fleet that went to the Star Luo Empire to launch a war would return in twenty days.

While this operation cannot be described as a complete failure, it was certainly fruitless. For the Federation, it was undoubtedly a disastrous operation.

The expedition consumed enormous resources, and the Federation fleet's imminent return is definitely not good news for certain organizations, as the fleet will bring back a large number of powerful individuals, and these individuals are undoubtedly those who harbor resentment towards the Tang Sect.

Traitorous organizations must be destroyed!

On the surface, the martial arts tournament held by the Spirit Pagoda to find a husband has attracted widespread attention. However, behind the scenes, how to deal with the Tang Clan and what to do with them are the concerns of various forces.

"Drip-"

Just then, a pop-up window appeared on the soul communication device in Nan Fusheng's hand: "Breaking news! Breaking news! The Spirit Pagoda is about to release the latest news about Miss Gu Yuena. Those who are interested, please click on the screen."

Oh, news about Gu Yuena?

Nan Fusheng became interested and then reached out to click on the pop-up window. The screen quickly changed, and a video started playing.

The camera opens with a desolate backdrop of an endless desert.

A woman in a pale purple dress walked on the sand, her long, silvery hair flowing in the wind like crystal ribbons, her profile sculpted almost perfectly by the Creator.

With her high, straight nose, eyes that shimmered with purple light, and eyelashes like butterfly wings, she looked like a stardust fallen to earth against the backdrop of the barren sand dunes.

As she slowly turned her head, her cool gaze sweeping across the screen, the poignant melody suddenly faded, and her figure vanished like mist among the sand.

The scene abruptly shifts, and the roar of rushing water shatters the silence.

Beneath a cascading waterfall nestled amidst verdant mountains, a young woman in white sits serenely on a rock, her silver hair cascading over her shoulders. The movement of a wooden comb through her hair creates shimmering light. Her silhouette is reflected in the azure water, and the vibrant scenery is made even more ethereal by her pure white attire.

Suddenly, a crimson fireball tore through the sky, dragging a destructive tail of flames as it crashed into Paradise. As the girl looked up, her beautiful face hardened with frost. She clenched her fist in the air and summoned her staff, a seven-colored halo rising straight up as her toes touched the ground.

Exquisite silver armor, like stardust, instantly covered the entire body, and its dazzling light condensed in mid-air into a colossal silver shadow that rivaled the fireball.

Before the roar of the two colliding energies had even dissipated, a clear, cold voice pierced through the screen: "July 18th."

This video, less than three minutes long, uses extreme visual tension to elevate Gu Yuena's image to a divine status—a serene and aloof immortal in the desert, a tranquil lady by a waterfall, and a silver-armored war goddess before a natural disaster.

The Spirit Pagoda accurately grasped the public's psychology, and amidst the doubts, it unleashed the trump card combination of "stunning beauty + three-word battle armor": when the beautiful profile and the heroic battle posture are presented on the same screen, when the ethereal music and energy collide and resonate, no extra lines are needed, and the definition of "goddess" has been rewritten.

"Wow, that's really well done."

Without a doubt, the effect of this video is absolutely stunning. The feeling is simply overwhelming.

Even though Nan Fusheng was familiar with Gu Yuena, or even very familiar with her, he still felt a different kind of beauty when watching this edited video.

"What are you looking at?"

Suddenly, a warm fragrance wafted from behind him, and then, slender fingers, as delicate as scallions, gently landed on his Jianjing acupoint and began to knead it softly.

Kiana's white skirt spread out like flowing clouds along the edge of the sofa, and the silver ends of her hair gently brushed against his neck, bringing with them a sweet scent of irises.

"Oh dear, your shoulders seem a bit stiff. Let me give you a massage." The girl's voice was as soft and sweet as honey, her fingertips circling his taut trapezius muscles.

"How are you? Are you comfortable?"

As she spoke, the pale white lace on her chest gently brushed against his back with her breath, and her slender waist, which could be encircled by a single hand, outlined an alluring curve under the fabric.

Nan Fusheng kept his eyes on the soul-guided communicator, not even glancing at her, and said indifferently, "Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious. Speak quickly if you have something to say."

Kiana's fingers paused abruptly, but quickly resumed their soft, boneless massage movements. A silvery laugh rang in his ear: "What are you saying? I was just giving you a massage because you looked a little tired~"

Nan Fusheng let out a single "oh" through his nose and then fell silent.

Upon seeing this, Kiana's cherry lips instantly formed an alluring curve, and her slender waist twisted like a broken willow branch, instantly spinning from behind him to in front of him, and smoothly sitting in the crook of his knees.

Her pale purple eyes shimmered with moisture, her long eyelashes fluttered gently like butterfly wings, and her nose almost touched his: "Okay, okay, I really do need your help."

"Speak." He deliberately shifted his gaze to the time display in the corner of the communicator, but out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Kiana's pouting pink lips.

“You and Xiaoyan are going to Mingdu, take me with you~” Kiana shook his arm, her alabaster cheek brushing against his collarbone, “I promise I won’t be a burden.”

Nan Fusheng looked at her with some surprise, then refused without any politeness: "No, you should stay here and watch the house."

"No, please! No, please!"

Kiana's voice suddenly rose, her arms encircling his neck, her full breasts pushing against her clothes. She deliberately breathed into his ear, her waist swaying like a snake, "Please, help me out~"

"No."

However, Nan Fusheng remained completely unmoved. He knew this girl's personality perfectly well. Don't be fooled by her pitiful appearance now; once he agreed, she would definitely turn her back on him in a heartbeat.

Seeing that Nan Fusheng was unmoved by reason, Kiana bit her lip lightly, a blush appearing on her delicate face, and said softly, "Just take me with you~ I'll help you out, no matter what."

Before she finished speaking, her fingertips had already stealthily reached for the belt at his waist, the movement carrying a clear hint. "Seriously? You're doing this kind of thing?"

Nan Fusheng stared at her speechlessly. He still vividly remembered the scene when Kiana tricked him last time!

He wasted a lot of water trying to wash away the icy feeling. Now he wants to do the same thing again? Does he really think he's stupid?
"This time it's different, they promise they'll only eat and won't cause any trouble!"

"forget it."

Nan Fusheng looked at Kiana with a scrutinizing gaze and said, "Tell me, why did you suddenly decide to come to Mingdu with us? Isn't it better to stay here?"

Kiana, feeling scrutinized by the gaze, scratched her cheek somewhat embarrassedly and said truthfully, "Actually, I just wanted to try the food in Mingdu."

As she spoke, she took out a soul-guided communicator from her bosom, then tapped on a screen to reveal an advertisement:
"The Sweet Princess x Spirit Pagoda co-branded set meal: 'Silver Dragon Princess's Romantic Period' will be launched in Mingdu in limited quantities. All guests are welcome to come and enjoy it."

What the hell?

Nan Fusheng looked at the page and quickly understood that a restaurant had obtained authorization from the Spirit Pagoda and launched a co-branded set meal.

"You went to Mingdu just for this?"

"Uh-huh!"

Kiana nodded (ˇˇ), "This shop, 'Sweet Princess,' is located in Mingdu and I heard it has a history of nearly a thousand years. Unfortunately, this shop claims to respect the original flavor but has no plans to open any branches."

"They launched this joint package to boost their reputation because the martial arts tournament is so popular. Please, please, I really want to try it, so please take me to Mingdu." Kiana said, starting to whine again.

Strawberry cheese hot dog bun!

Milk and cheese hot dog toast!

Giant Mountain Super Power Cake!
Molten Chocolate Tower!

Strawberry milk foam tequila cocktail!

Looking at the bizarre menu names on the page, Nan Fusheng raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure this restaurant has a history of nearly a thousand years? Why are the menu names so strange?"

Generally speaking, shouldn't a thousand-year-old restaurant be simpler? Its menu should also be more understated.

Dishes like Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, clear broth bird's nest, braised shark fin, braised abalone, truffle lobster, crab meat lion's head meatballs, braised pork intestines, and Longjing shrimp would sound more upscale, right?

Kiana said with a grin, "Doesn't this show that they're keeping up with the times? Don't worry, I also checked the Spirit Tower's official website, and that shop really does have a thousand-year history."

When it comes to food, this guy's mind is quite sharp, but...

"No, you'd better stay here obediently." Nan Fusheng refused without any politeness. Although there was nothing wrong with bringing Kiana along, he hadn't forgotten how that girl had tricked him last time.

Yes, he is indeed that petty.

"Bad guy!"

Kiana muttered to herself that although she could go by herself, the problem was that she didn't have any money! Usually, when she ordered food in Tianhai City, her expenses were charged to the Governor's Mansion.

However, Tianhai City is in the eastern part of the continent, while Mingdu is in the western part. They are so far apart that it's obvious that it's impossible to put the debt on credit.

This guy clearly has the ability to take me along, but he just won't. It's obvious he wants something in return!
Kiana gritted her teeth and said, "At worst, I'll make a special 'Strawberry Cheese Hot Dog Bun,' then you'll be willing to take me there."

"Oh~" A hint of interest flashed in Nan Fusheng's eyes, but he still looked at her with some wariness. "Is it really just cooking? You won't play me like you did last time, will you?"

"Of course, I mean what I say."

Kiana reached behind her back, and with a flick of her fingers, she pulled out a large "Xingtian" special eye mask with purple and white stripes.

Then, she threw away the blindfold, squatted down in front of the sofa, and took out the ingredients so that Nan Fusheng could see them clearly.

Strawberry cheese hot dog buns – you can probably guess the ingredients of this dish just by hearing the name.

Kiana held a piece of bread in each hand, placed them on the sofa, and began to demonstrate the cooking process to Nan Fusheng.

The bread was a special strawberry bread, white with a hint of pink, looking incredibly delicious and tempting.

And the hot dog is a specially made cheese hot dog.

The cooking process unfolded under Nan Fusheng's watchful eye. Kiana sandwiched the hot dog between the buns, her fair hands beginning to knead it vigorously, the hem of her white skirt sweeping across the carpet, raising a fine cloud of fragrance.

The dish is called Strawberry Cheese Hot Dog Bun. You have strawberry buns and hot dogs, but it takes quite a bit of time to get the cheese out.

The purpose of kneading is to allow the aromas of the strawberry bread and cheese hot dog to interact, so that they can bring out the best flavor.

Don't think this is a simple matter; in fact, this process is the most patience-testing.

Five minutes passed, then ten minutes passed.

"Whoosh~"

Kiana's breathing gradually quickened, and even her divine-level soul power, which was circulating within her body, was starting to give way due to the continuous physical exertion.

Her wisps of hair were stuck together with sweat, but suddenly her eyes lit up—cheese seeped out of the hot dog like molten gold, staining the strawberry bread with rings of milky white.

"It's now."

Before Nan Fusheng could react, he saw Kiana suddenly lower her head, open her mouth, and bite the whole hot dog bun hard.

"Hiss—" He instinctively gasped, watching as the girl puffed out her cheeks, her Adam's apple bobbing up and down, the sound of her swallowing particularly clear in the quiet living room.

"Cuckoo~"

Kiana swallowed the last bite, a little cheese sauce on her lips, and smiled smugly, "I only promised to make you a strawberry cheese hot dog bun, I never said it was for you to eat. Now that I've eaten the cheese hot dog, you can try the strawberry bun if you don't mind."

"Eat it!" He suddenly grabbed Kiana's shoulder and bit into the bread amidst the girl's gasp.

The soft bread melts in your mouth like a cloud, and the sweetness of strawberries, along with a subtle, almost imperceptible, divine flavor, is a hundred times more delicious than you could have imagined.

Every bite offers a delightful blend of the sweet strawberry flavor and the wheaty aroma of the bread, creating a wonderful dance on your palate. You'll be eager for another bite after just one, completely immersed in this sweet and delightful taste.

Kiana lightly punched Nan Fusheng, "Hey, stop just eating, what about what you promised me?"

Because he still had bread in his mouth, Nan Fusheng could only make an "OK" sign with his hand.

Whether I bring one person or two, it doesn't matter. I might as well bring Qingque and Naxida along too.

(Image of Kiana.)
(End of this chapter)