Peerless: You've already become a Title Douluo, and this is the first time you've come to

Chapter 27 Ma Xiaotao treats everyone to grilled fish!

"You're a really nice person."

After a long silence, Ma Xiaotao finally smiled, looked at the person in front of her, and said sincerely.

"Is this a compliment?"

Chu Ge smiled.

"certainly."

Ma Xiaotao nodded without hesitation and said directly.

"Thanks."

"You're welcome."

After a few polite exchanges, the entire space seemed to freeze, filled with an awkward atmosphere.

Clearly, the two, who were not yet very familiar with each other, were still quite unfamiliar with each other, and at least when it came to topics of conversation, they had nothing to say to each other.

"Do you still want to eat grilled fish?"

In the end, it was Ma Xiaotao who broke the silence first. She raised her head, glanced at the grilled fish restaurant on the side, and spoke up.

Do you want to eat more?

Chu Ge thought for a moment and then asked back.

"Actually, I'm fine with anything..."

Ma Xiaotao mumbled, unsure if she wanted to eat, but in reality, she was quite hungry.

But if the person in front of me doesn't want to eat, then eating like this would make me seem like a glutton, even though I've only eaten one fish all day.

"Then let's eat."

Seeing her like this, Chu Ge smiled and nodded, then walked straight towards the grilled fish restaurant.

In his hand, several copper coins appeared out of nowhere and were being gently held.

"Um?"

"Chu Ge, what's wrong with you...?"

Faced with the person's sudden action, Ma Xiaotao was taken aback and instinctively called out to them, "Are you going to buy something?"

"Buy grilled fish."

Chu Ge glanced at her lightly and said indifferently.

Without saying a word, the copper coin disappeared in the blink of an eye, replaced by two skewers of grilled fish, which he held in his hands.

"Awooo!"

Looking at the scene before her, Ma Xiaotao was deep in thought. She knew perfectly well that the other person was buying grilled fish, but…

Wasn't it my turn to treat him to something to eat?

How come it's the other person who bought me food?

"What are you standing there for? Aren't you going to eat?"

Handing a skewer of grilled fish to the other person, while holding another skewer in his own hand, Chu Ge asked softly.

"I do eat, but..."

Seeing this, Ma Xiaotao had no choice but to accept the grilled fish, but her pretty face still showed a hint of struggle.

"You invited me before."

"Isn't it only right that I ask them to go back?"

Chu Ge seemed to have guessed what the other person was thinking, waved his hand dismissively, and said righteously.

"what?"

"Is that how it is?"

Ma Xiaotao pondered for a while, listening to the other person's words repeatedly, and began to think about them with a sense of reassurance.

Because she invited the other party, Chu Ge was also invited back. That makes sense, but something still feels off.

Why doesn't it count?

Chu Ge shook his head indifferently, took a bite of the grilled fish, and said with a smile.

But in his heart, looking at Ma Xiaotao in front of him, he silently formed some comments: a genius girl, adorably silly.

The genius girl goes without saying, and as for her adorably silly nature, those who know, know—

Who's the kind person who's treating us to grilled fish?

No wonder she is the apple of Yan Shaozhe's eye. Although she may seem unapproachable to outsiders, she is actually just a girl who hasn't grown up yet.

"Then I'll eat it."

Ma Xiaotao quickly accepted Chu Ge's explanation and nodded silently.

"Thanks."

The next moment, she lowered her head, took a small bite of the grilled fish, and smiled gently.

"You're welcome."

Chu Ge smiled and shook his head.

Look, she even thanked us.

"You have a sweet smile."

Looking at the faint smile on the other person's face, Chu Ge couldn't help but take a few more glances and sighed inwardly.

"Um?"

Is there something on my face?

Feeling Chu Ge's gaze, Ma Xiaotao came back to her senses and asked with a look of curiosity.

"no."

"Let's go back."

Chu Ge snapped out of his daze, smiled, and shook his head.

"Shall we go back now?"

Ma Xiaotao showed no sign of wanting to take the other person out for a stroll; instead, she seemed to have been invited out and asked slowly.

"this……"

Chu Ge was both amused and exasperated.

Even though they're together, they don't know what to say to each other, and this girl still doesn't seem willing to leave!

"Was it because Dean Yan asked her to show me around?"

He quickly came to his answer, and felt a wave of helplessness.

Dean Yan Shaozhe...

There's a reason why he was chosen.

"You don't have to leave, you can wander around outside some more?"

Chu Ge said softly with a faint smile.

"Walk."

"There's a great spot on the outer campus for a stroll. I don't know if you're usually there, but I can take you there."

Ma Xiaotao pondered for a moment, nodded seriously, and said with a smile. Then she took the lead and walked in a certain direction.

Chu Ge silently followed.

However, having experienced the other party taking him to a grilled fish restaurant before, he began to have some fantasies about where he was going this time.

"The grilled fish restaurant we went to before was quite popular at Shrek Academy, so maybe the one she's taking me to this time is also..."

He pondered to himself.

really.

Not long after, when Chu Ge saw Ma Xiaotao leading him to the quiet path by the Sea God Lake, he fell silent for a moment.

It's no exaggeration to say that this was the first time he ever walked around this academy.

The reason is simple: it's a perfect place for a stroll, especially for couples.

"The Song of Chu"

"Isn't this place beautiful?"

As a gentle breeze caressed her face, Ma Xiaotao was clearly in a good mood. She smiled and looked at the other person, asking a question.

"It is indeed very beautiful."

Chu Ge nodded in agreement.

"I knew you'd like it."

Upon hearing this, the latter's smile widened even further.

"Sometimes when I feel stressed during my cultivation, I will walk around here and feel much more relaxed, both physically and mentally."

Ma Xiaotao spoke slowly, her gaze dimming slightly as she spoke about this topic.

Ever since she reached the Soul King level, the evil fire, a flaw in her martial soul, has almost constantly affected her cultivation.

Even his emotions sometimes get out of control.

She was under immense pressure. She couldn't even imagine what would happen to the ever-growing evil fire when her cultivation reached the level of Soul Saint, Soul Douluo, or even Title Douluo.

"Pressure is not a bad thing; without pressure, it is impossible to make breakthroughs."

"There's always a way out, and things will get better. Don't be discouraged."

Chu Ge stood beside her and spoke frankly.

"Everything will move in a better direction..."

"Thank you for your kind words."

Upon hearing this, Ma Xiaotao paused slightly, a smile appearing on her face.

This person...

It's really good!

"The Song of Chu"

"I'm going back to cultivate now. See you next time."

After a while, Ma Xiaotao's gaze fell on Chu Ge, a smile on her face, and she waved gently.

We've eaten and taken a walk, it's time to go home.

"Keep practicing and take care."

Chu Ge smiled and agreed, and the two parted ways.

On this trip, Ma Xiaotao's desire to share was at its peak.

Whether the other person was happy or not is unknown, but she did take them to eat their favorite foods and go to their favorite places.

In particular, Chu Ge gave her a very positive response!

This is awesome!

"Fan Yu has been dismissed, and Zhou Yi has also been expelled. Hopefully, the atmosphere in the academy will improve in the future."

Yan Shaozhe sat in his office, his face showing a somber expression, his mood not so cheerful.

When some bad practices surface, it only means that such phenomena have likely already existed in large numbers without people's knowledge. Zhou Yi is just one example.

In order for the college to get better and better, such phenomena must be eliminated, and resolutely eliminated.

"I just don't know..."

"How are Xiao Tao and Chu Ge getting along now?"

Yan Shaozhe pushed his dissatisfaction out of his mind, and a kind smile quickly returned to his face.

At this time, the two had probably just started eating and would likely continue eating for a while before taking a leisurely stroll around Shrek City after they had eaten and drunk their fill.

It's only a matter of time before their feelings deepen.

"Teacher, I'm back."

Just then, a voice rang out, instantly snapping him out of his thoughts, his face filled with confusion.

Little Peach?

Why are you back so quickly!

"Why is Xiaotao back so soon?"

Yan Shaozhe asked with a blank expression.

"what?"

"Does it need to be very slow?"

Ma Xiaotao asked back without hesitation.

"..."

"Eating shouldn't be this fast, Xiaotao. What are you eating?"

Yan Shaozhe was completely baffled. Even if the two of them ate something as soon as they left, and the meal and walk should have taken up so little time.

"We ate grilled fish."

Ma Xiaotao answered truthfully.

"Grilled...fish?"

"The grilled fish you treated him to!!!"

Yan Shaozhe's face was filled with disbelief. He invited someone to dinner, but they served grilled fish!

His apprentice...

How could you be so silly!

(End of this chapter)