Gensokyo, I am a slime, everyone loves me

Bai Luo glared at her angrily, "Are you going to eat or not? If not, I'll just make my own portion."

"I'll eat."

"Alright, I'll make an extra portion for you. Tell me, what do you want to eat? As long as you can think of it, I can make it."

When saying this, Bai Luo was full of confidence. With his nearly max-level cooking skills, he had learned how to make almost every delicious dish. Moreover, even if he couldn't make it, the Great Sage was there to help.

"Anything is fine. Whatever you make, I'll eat."

"Then let's have tofu pudding today."

Having said that, Bai Luo made his way to the kitchen.

After searching around, he found the place was incredibly clean, almost unrealistically so. There were no staple foods like flour or rice at all, only materials needed for floral tea and some pastries.

Bai Luo couldn't help but sigh. With a thought, purple fragmented light flashed, and he disappeared from the spot. When he reappeared, he was already holding a bag of soybeans.

The soybeans for making tofu pudding need to be soaked overnight. Although he hadn't prepared them in advance, he could use magic to force water to penetrate them, making the soybeans soft and glutinous.

Grind - Filter - Simmer - Skim - Shape.

Before long, Bai Luo returned outside carrying two bowls of sweet, soft, and tender tofu pudding and two cups of steaming hot soy milk. After handing one portion to Kazami Yuuka, he sat down to enjoy breakfast.

Looking at the white tofu in the bowl, Kazami Yuuka hesitated for a moment, then picked up a spoon and gently scooped a spoonful. Bringing it to her mouth, the sweet aroma of tofu immediately filled her mouth upon entry.

"It's sweet?"

"What else would it be?"

Bai Luo swallowed the tofu pudding in his mouth and watched Kazami Yuuka with a wary look. "Let me tell you, tofu pudding is only delicious when it's sweet. I won't make it savory."

In the world before last, as a Southerner, Bai Luo was an incredibly loyal supporter of sweet tofu pudding. He could accept dishes like tofu pot, Mapo tofu, or pan-fried tofu, but breakfast absolutely had to be sweet tofu!

Kazami Yuuka smiled and said slowly, "Although this is my first time eating sweet tofu, the taste is quite good."

"Of course. Look who made it."

Hearing Kazami Yuuka's praise, Bai Luo proudly lifted his little head.

Kazami Yuuka nodded and said matter-of-factly, "Indeed, as long as you make it, the taste won't be bad."

Hearing this, the smile on Bai Luo's face widened. He cleared his throat twice and said seriously, "Since you've said so, I'll be in charge of tofu pudding from now on. If you want to eat my tofu, just tell me anytime!"

"Okay."

As Kazami Yuuka softly responded, the two of them stopped talking and quietly ate their breakfast.

It was already noon. The late spring breeze carried the dryness of approaching summer, quiet and peaceful.

After finishing breakfast, Bai Luo also said goodbye and left, but he didn't return to the Happy Hut. Instead, he went straight to the Yakumo Residence.

He looked left, he looked right, but still didn't see any sign of Yakumo Ran. This time, even Yakumo Yukari wasn't home.

"Where did these two go?"

Sitting on the bed in Yakumo Yukari's room, Bai Luo muttered in confusion. He could understand Ran; ever since the Purple Old Woman created Fantasy Land, she had thrown a pile of miscellaneous things at her, keeping her busy from morning till night.

But what about Yakumo Yukari?

Compared to Yakumo Ran being busy from morning till night, she, the Youkai Sage, slept from morning till night. All day long, she would lie in bed and peek through gaps, looking around various places in Fantasy Land, idly spying.

Now, in broad daylight, she was also nowhere to be seen.

Suddenly, a dazzling reflection shone into Bai Luo's eyes, causing him to squint. Following the light, his puzzled gaze fell upon a plate of melon seeds on the table.

Golden melon seeds.

Under the sunlight, they emitted a dazzling golden light.

Unlike ordinary melon seeds, each seed on the plate was nearly one-third the size of a fist.

Curiosity drove Bai Luo to step forward. He picked up a seed, and just by getting close, an alluring fragrance quietly drifted into his nostrils.

Bai Luo's eyes lit up. This taste was definitely going to be good. He didn't expect Yakumo Yukari to hide snacks.

Eating alone secretly, she must face judgment!

He peeled open the shell, revealing the tender white part inside, and took a gentle bite—

It wasn't as hard as he expected; instead, it was soft and glutinous, melting in his mouth. Immediately after, the unique, clear fragrance of the melon seed rushed through his mouth.

It was the first time Bai Luo felt that melon seeds could be this delicious. After finishing the seed in two or three bites, his gaze fell on the two halves of the shell.

To avoid waste, or perhaps to eliminate evidence, Bai Luo casually put the melon seed shells into his mouth as well. His eyes suddenly lit up again, sparkling with surprise.

To his surprise, even the shells of these melon seeds were edible. They were crunchy and had a unique chestnut-like fragrance.

[Notification. The consumed melon seeds contain the ability required for Evolution Value, increasing Evolution Value by 0.05%.]

"These melon seeds can even increase Evolution Value!?"

[Yes]

Hearing the Great Sage's explanation, Bai Luo was even more surprised and delighted. His gaze fell on the remaining melon seeds. Since there were so many left, eating two or three more wouldn't be discovered, right?

Bai Luo picked up two more seeds, one in his left hand, one in his right, and happily started eating.

Ten minutes later—

Looking at the single remaining seed, Bai Luo couldn't help but shrink his neck and shoulders.

He got carried away eating and couldn't stop. In a moment of inattention, only the last seed remained.

Bai Luo silently put the last seed from the plate into his mouth. Since it was the last one anyway, it was death either way, so he might as well eat it.

Given Yakumo Yukari's stingy personality, if she came back and found that the hidden seeds were eaten by him without a single one left, she would definitely give him a severe scolding.

Or...

Stay at the Dream House for a few days?

Just as Bai Luo was hesitating whether to go hide at Kazami Yuuka's place for a few days, a mass of red mist rose in the distant sky.

The red mist spread rapidly, instantly obscuring the nearby sky and continuously expanding outwards. Wherever it went, the world seemed to be dyed crimson.

Bai Luo couldn't stop the smile on his lips, and he rubbed his hands together.

A pillow sent when one is sleepy – perfect timing.

The Scarlet Devil Mansion actually initiated the Red Mist Incident today. As long as he could successfully stop the incident, wouldn't that cancel out the crime of secretly eating the melon seeds?

Chapter Thirty-Six: The Red Mist Incident, A Battle to Protect Fantasy Land!

A petite figure sat on the throne at the end of the grand hall, one hand propping up her head, gazing out at the crimson world through the massive patterned window.

"Is everything done?"

"Yes, it's done. The Scarlet Devil Mansion has also entered Level 1 alert. It's expected that someone will come to resolve the incident soon."

"Resolve the incident? I don't believe they're really that strong. With all of us at the Scarlet Devil Mansion, plus Patchouli's magical arrangements, not even a mosquito can fly in."

Remilia took the red wine handed to her by Sakuya Izayoi, took a small sip, and her eyes showed disdain.

However, the moment the words fell, a familiar childish voice rang out:

"Remilia! I'm here to play with you!"

The air instantly froze.

"...Did I come at a bad time?"

Seeing that the atmosphere was off, Bai Luo quietly said, "How about I go play with my fellow countryman first?"

"Young Master Bai, could you tell us how you got in? A 500-meter radius centered on the Scarlet Devil Mansion should have been covered by an isolation barrier."

Sakuya Izayoi really didn't expect that right after the mistress set a flag, someone would run in in the blink of an eye.

Remilia's face stiffened, her eyes wide. Bai Luo's voice just now felt like a slap, making her face sting.

"Oh, that? It's very simple."

Hearing this, Bai Luo had a thought. Amidst the flashing purple fragmented light, he appeared behind Remilia, then disappeared from the spot again. When he reappeared, he had an extra hat in his hand.

Seeing the character 'Dragon' carved on the hat, both Sakuya Izayoi and Remilia's eyelids twitched. This was clearly Hong Meiling's hat.

"This is the ability to teleport. As long as it's a place I've been to, I can instantly move there."

Bai Luo explained with a grin. Sakuya Izayoi took a deep breath and asked tentatively:

"Does anyone else in Fantasy Land have this ability besides you, Young Master Bai?"

Bai Luo thought for a moment, then shook his head:

"For pure teleportation, as far as I remember, I'm the only one. But if it's just crossing barriers, Yakumo Yukari's gap can also do it."

"The Youkai Sage?"

Sakuya Izayoi felt much more relieved. She had long anticipated that the Youkai Sage could pass through barriers and had already prepared for it. The isolation barrier was merely to deal with opponents one by one, in turn.

She was just afraid that everyone having instant movement would render the isolation barrier useless, thus affecting the plan.

Remilia also let out a long sigh and resumed her dignified expression.

At this moment, Bai Luo spoke again.

"However, even if others don't have instant movement, this isolation barrier can't stop them either."

He just took a look, and the Scarlet Devil Mansion's isolation barrier wasn't weak. At least, blocking Marisa wouldn't be a problem.

But against truly abnormal individuals, it couldn't hold up for more than a few seconds.

The Yakumo Residence also had a barrier set up. Not only could it hide the Yakumo Residence, but it also had isolation and protection effects. Its level was even a bit stronger than the Scarlet Devil Mansion's current barrier.

But even so, it would only take Kazami Yuuka a few more Magic Cannons.

"No way! This layer of isolation barrier set up by Patchouli is difficult for even me to break in a short time. It can definitely buy enough time."

Remilia didn't believe it and waved her hand. Then, as if remembering something, her gaze fell on Bai Luo:

"Aren't you and Hong Meiling from the same place? Why don't you join our Scarlet Devil Mansion? After I, Lady Remilia, conquer Fantasy Land, I guarantee I'll take you to enjoy fine food and spicy dishes."

Bai Luo shook his head, looking directly at Remilia. "Actually, besides coming to play with you, I also have to stop the incident along the way."

When he said this, it was as natural and casual as if he were talking about what to eat for dinner tonight.

Stop the incident?

Remilia and Sakuya Izayoi were both stunned for a moment. Remilia asked with a strange expression, "Then you're not going to ambush us, and you're even telling us your ability? Aren't you afraid of being captured by us because of this, and then used to threaten the Youkai Sage?"

"No, I'm not afraid, because you wouldn't do that."

Bai Luo looked as if it were the most natural thing in the world, then revealed a smile. "Besides, aren't we friends? What we just had was just a friendly chat."

"Friends?"

Remilia was slightly startled, a look of confusion flashed in her eyes, but then she returned to normal, adopting a fully majestic posture and saying:

"Since you sincerely want to challenge me, then I can grant your wish! I'll give you one chance! Bet on Fantasy Land and have a fight with me, Lady Remilia. If you win..."

She paused, a trace of arrogance and pride appearing on her face, then continued:

"You can ask for anything you want."

"Really, any request is fine?"

Bai Luo pressed for confirmation.

"That's right, I can agree to any request!" Remilia said decisively.

Remilia was very confident. According to the information provided by Sakuya Izayoi, the opponent was just a small Youkai who had just entered the cultivation stage.

How could she, the strongest vampire of the esteemed Scarlet family, lose to a mere small Youkai?

Sakuya Izayoi, who was beside them, heard the wager and subconsciously wanted to speak, but after thinking carefully, she swallowed the words at the tip of her tongue.

However, when they weren't paying attention, the corner of Bai Luo's lips curved up in an arc, indicating his plan had succeeded.

Compared to Sakuya Izayoi, who could control time and achieve time stop, fighting Remilia was clearly more advantageous.

In the previous world, although he couldn't cultivate, he still learned some abilities, such as Water Blade, Ice Cone, etc.

Coupled with his cultivation during this period and the experience gained from fighting A-San, his current strength definitely wasn't weak.

It could be said that he had far surpassed the realm of advanced Youkai, infinitely approaching the level of a Great Youkai.