Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 173 Qian Renxue's "True Fragrance Law"
Qian Renxue hesitated for a moment, but still maintained her composure, raising her head and letting her hair fall over her shoulders with the movement.

"I'll just take one bite, I'm only doing this to save face for you!"

A hint of amusement flashed in Dai Chengfeng's eyes: "Just one bite?"

"You said it yourself!"

Qian Renxue nodded confidently, telling herself in her heart: It's just one bite. Even if it tastes bad, it won't hurt me; if it tastes good, how good can it be?
Thinking it over, Qian Renxue carefully picked up a small piece of fish and put it in her mouth.

good to eat!

In an instant, the tenderness of the fish melts on the tongue, filling the air with its fresh aroma. The unique seasoning fully brings out the deliciousness of the fish without masking its natural sweetness.

Qian Renxue's eyes widened, her pupils contracted slightly, her face filled with shock, and she gently bit her lower lip.

Dai Chengfeng can actually cook?
Although this fish dish cannot compare to the skills of the top chefs in the Heavenly Dou Empire's court, this is Death Valley, and compared to the dull dry rations, this steamed fish is simply a delicacy.

Moreover, her ex had never eaten fish with this flavor before, and his eyes were full of novelty at tasting this unique delicacy.

She instinctively reached for another piece, but met Dai Chengfeng's ambiguous gaze.

"Is it tasty?"

Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's question, Qian Renxue suddenly remembered her bold words: I won't eat! Even if I starve to death outside, I'd rather never touch your cooking again!

I'll just have one bite, I'm only doing this to save face for you!
Instantly, Qian Renxue's cheeks flushed bright red, from her ears all the way to her neck. She hurriedly put down the wooden spoon, trying to appear calm:
"It's just so-so, nothing special."

As he spoke, his eyes darted around, avoiding eye contact with Dai Chengfeng.

Dai Chengfeng raised an eyebrow: "Really just average?"

Qian Renxue nodded reluctantly, her fingers nervously twisting together.

Dai Chengfeng shrugged: "Then don't eat it."

Qian Renxue retorted stubbornly, "I don't care!"

But his eyes seemed glued to him, constantly stealing glances at Dai Chengfeng, who was enjoying his meal with relish, his gaze filled with longing, while his heart pounded with anticipation.
Dai Chengfeng, you bad guy, why are you really not inviting me anymore?
At the same time, he secretly regretted it...

I should have known better than to make such a definitive statement!
Then, Dai Chengfeng got up, stretched, and said with a satisfied look, "I'm full. Let's go for a walk to digest."

He glanced at the steamed fish, his tone playful: "As for these leftovers..."

Qian Renxue stared longingly at Dai Chengfeng, but the next second, she was filled with disappointment.

"Could you please throw away these leftovers?"

Immediately, Dai Chengfeng stood up and left, his footsteps gradually disappearing into the night.

"You bastard Dai Chengfeng, you'd rather throw it away than give me any?"

Qian Renxue watched Dai Chengfeng's departing figure, then looked at the steamed fish that was still more than half full. The garnishes on the fish were bright and eye-catching in the firelight, and the aroma was still tempting.

For a moment, she seemed to be caught in a dilemma.

After a while, Qian Renxue stared at the fish on the plate, seemingly having made a decision.

She glanced up slightly, confirming that Dai Chengfeng wasn't around. Her grandfather seemed to have gone to eat too, and wasn't there either. She muttered to herself:
"Dai Chengfeng, I have to criticize you for this. What a waste!"

"It's such a waste to throw it away, I'd rather eat it."

As she spoke, Qian Renxue, with a critical expression, eagerly picked up some fish and began to eat it heartily with her dry rations.

"Hmm~"

When they were enjoying their meal, they couldn't help but let out quiet praises, their faces beaming with happiness.

"It's so fragrant!"

When only the fish bones remained on the plate, Qian Renxue, having eaten and drunk her fill, leaned back on the rock contentedly, let out a soft burp, and elegantly wiped the corner of her mouth with her slender white fingers.

But then, she suddenly felt a gaze fall upon her...

She looked up and was so startled she almost jumped up. She saw Dai Chengfeng sitting opposite her, arms crossed, looking at her with a half-smile and a mocking look in his eyes.

Qian Renxue panicked and stammered, "You...when did you get back?" Dai Chengfeng chuckled, "I've been back for a while now. Is it good?"

"you……"

Qian Renxue was instantly both ashamed and angry, and grabbed a small stone from the side and threw it at him.

Dai Chengfeng, you're awful!
Dai Chengfeng nimbly dodged the pebble, smiling as he looked at the 'furious' Qian Renxue. "The young master of the Martial Spirit Hall, caught stealing food, and you get furious?"

He deliberately dragged out his words, picked up the fish bones that had been eaten cleanly with his fingertips, and waved them in front of Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue stood up abruptly, her skirt swaying slightly, "Who...who stole the food!"

"It was clearly because I saw you wasting food that I... I just..."

Her cheeks were flushed, and the moonlight gave her a hazy pink glow.

As they spoke, Dai Chengfeng noticed that her earlobes were flushed and glistening.

Dai Chengfeng smiled and gently held the end of her loose hair. "Just what?"

"I just want to ask if the doctrines of the Angel God state that 'lying will be punished'?"

He gently wrapped the ends of Qian Renxue's hair around his fingers, a seemingly casual movement that left no room for escape.

Qian Renxue's breath hitched as she heard Dai Chengfeng's warm breath in her ear.

She leaned back instinctively, but her lower back pressed against the stone table, leaving her nowhere to retreat. The two were so close that they could see the trembling of each other's eyelashes.

"Let go!"

She reached out to push him away, but Dai Chengfeng suddenly leaned over and trapped her between the stone table and his chest.

In her panic, Qian Renxue grabbed his collar, her forehead almost hitting his chin. "You...you mustn't push your luck!"

"Excessive?"

Dai Chengfeng chuckled, placing his other hand on the stone table to trap her in front of him. "Little angel, you still haven't answered me."

His gaze shifted downwards, landing on her delicate face, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

"Cough cough."

Just then, a deliberate cough suddenly broke the silence of the night.

"Young people should be mindful of boundaries when they're having fun."

An aged voice came from the shadows, and Qian Daoliu walked out slowly with his hands behind his back.

His gaze swept over the two entangled figures, his eyes gleaming coldly in the moonlight.

"Grandpa~"

Qian Renxue was struck as if by lightning and shoved Dai Chengfeng away.

She staggered back half a step, ran to Qian Daoliu's side, glared at Dai Chengfeng, and hurriedly straightened her disheveled skirt. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught Qian Daoliu's scrutinizing gaze, and her ear tips burned red again.

But seemingly afraid of angering Qian Daoliu, he hurriedly explained, "Grandpa, please don't misunderstand!"

"He...he was just playing around with me~"

Qian Renxue's voice unconsciously rose in pitch, but the last syllable trembled slightly due to a lack of confidence.

Qian Daoliu's gaze swept back and forth between Dai Chengfeng and Qian Renxue, finally settling on Qian Renxue, who was defending Dai Chengfeng, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

"Xue'er, as a successor of the Spirit Hall, how can you behave like this?"

Then, he looked at Dai Chengfeng and narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Dai Chengfeng, come see me alone tomorrow morning."

After saying this, he didn't say anything more, turned around and disappeared into the night, leaving only the sound of his clothes rustling in the air.

(End of this chapter)