Douluo Continent II: The Dragon Breaks the Nine Heavens

Chapter 259 Sleeping with the Two Ice and Snow Emperors

Looking at the various kinds of seafood on the beach, Lin Yun couldn't help but smack his lips.

Although he has been living quite comfortably these past few years, eating the finest ingredients that others would consider treasures, he is still really craving seafood.

In terms of nutrition, these seafood items are naturally inferior to those ingredients that are rare and precious natural treasures or high-level soul beast meat. However, in terms of taste, Lin Yun said that the saliva secreted in his mouth was the best proof.

When Lin Yun suggested "resting for the night," the Ice Emperor and the Snow Emperor did not object.

For the two of them, whether they rest or not is no longer important. It's normal for them to either not sleep all year round or to sleep all year round, or even for several years or decades.

On the contrary, what they value more is "protecting Lin Yun's safety and making Lin Yun happier".

Does Your Excellency wish to stay overnight at the beach?

Stop! It must stop!

Anyway, it's not an urgent matter. Finding a suitable soul beast on the vast ocean is not something that can be done in a short time, so one more night won't make a difference.

So Lin Yun took the Ice and Snow Emperors to the beach, tapping here and there, looking at the plump crabs, tender prawns, lively sea fish, and the oysters that Lin Yun wanted to eat the most.

Extend your right hand and place your finger on the oyster. The extreme fire is activated, and without even digging it open, the oyster is grilled directly with the shell and meat. Then, use the dragon claw to pry open the shell and sprinkle garlic chili sauce on the meat.

Lin Yun couldn't help but sigh: This is the most useful time for a martial spirit.

"Come on, have a taste!" He smiled and pulled Hyotei over, handing her a pair of chopsticks.

"...Are we just going to eat it like this?" Hyotei held his chopsticks, looking at the oysters with their shells still on the ground, feeling at a loss as to where to start.

"Yes, eat it like that!" Lin Yun repeated the action he had just taken, grilled a piece of oyster next to him, sprinkled it with seasoning, picked up the meat with chopsticks and put it in his mouth.

"That's the taste!" Lin Yun gave a thumbs up.

Hyotei watched Lin Yun's actions, blinked her big eyes in confusion, and then imitated him, picking up the meat and tasting it.

Hyotei's eyes lit up the moment they took a bite.

As a noble Ice Jade Scorpion, Ice Emperor has always been at the top of the food chain, whether it was weak or powerful now, and it eats other soul beasts.

She had never even glanced at foods like oysters, which contained absolutely no soul power and were completely useless to her growth.

Or rather, oysters can't survive in places like the far north.

After trying it out, Hyotei discovered that the texture and taste of this thing were actually no worse than Lin Yun's previous grilled ice silkworm!

The tender oysters are bitten open with your teeth, and the fresh juices fill your mouth. The original fishy smell is masked by the flavors of garlic and chili sauce, leaving only pure aroma.

The gourmet is hooked on Hyotei.

"Delicious! Your Majesty, I want more!"

Lin Yun chuckled and ruffled the little girl's hair, then mischievously whispered in her ear, "Is it tasty? But you can't eat too much of this, or it'll make you very irritable!"

The Ice Emperor didn't immediately understand what Lin Yun meant by "anger," and arrogantly put his hands on his hips: "Hmph, I am the Ice Emperor of the Far North. What can mere anger do to me!"

But when Hyotei saw Lin Yun's meaningful smirk, the cute little girl's face froze, and her fair cheeks flushed.

Hmph~ You wicked lord!

Lin Yun quite enjoyed this intimate interaction, but with Xue Di nearby who was perhaps a third wheel, he didn't do anything too inappropriate.

After a brief, intimate conversation with Hyotei, including a encrypted phone call, I continued my search for food.

Before leaving, Lin Yun grilled all the oysters on the entire rock, leaving the garlic chili sauce for Hyotei and Yukitei to enjoy at their own pace.

The food-loving Hyotei couldn't wait to start showing off the oysters, and even Yukitei, at Hyotei's urging, tasted a few.

She only took a small taste. Although the taste was good, Yuki-tei preferred lighter flavors. While oysters with garlic chili sauce were delicious, they weren't on her menu.

However, there is a wide variety of food by the sea, and there is always something that Xue Di likes. For example, the prawn that Lin Yun just caught was peeled open by him, and then cut into thin slices, which were arranged into a beautiful peony flower on a white porcelain plate.

The light pink shrimp meat, plated with exquisite taste by Lin Yun, looks like a work of art.

With a flick of his right hand across the plate, the high temperature separated the shrimp meat, leaving it only slightly cooked, making it semi-sashimi. He then drizzled it with honey from the red-tailed bee.

A serving of "Honey Botan Shrimp" was placed in front of Hyotei and Yukitei.

"Try it?" Lin Yun said those three words again, but this time he was speaking to Xue Di.

Lin Yun noticed that Xue Di didn't seem very interested in the oysters. Considering that Xue Di was a naturally raised ice and snow elf, she was different from Bing Di, a carnivorous Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion.

They might prefer lighter or sweeter flavors.

Lin Yun didn't mind taking some time to let Xue Di experience his cooking skills.

What succubus grilled fish? Technology and ruthless skill are the true truths of the culinary world. As long as the seasoning is right, even the soles of your shoes will smell delicious when grilled.

Lin Yun happens to be a chef who is particularly skilled at using seasonings, which is the complete opposite of Huo Gua's philosophy of "making the most delicious food with the simplest seasonings".

When Xue Di saw the exquisite shrimp meat in front of her, her beautiful sky-blue eyes lit up slightly, and her moist red lips unconsciously pursed. After looking at Lin Yun affectionately, she picked up a few pieces of shrimp meat with her chopsticks and put them in her mouth.

It melts in your mouth and is sweet but not cloying.

This is Xue Di's evaluation of this plate of shrimp.

"How does it taste?" Lin Yun raised an eyebrow.

"Your Excellency's culinary skills are truly amazing," Xue Di said softly. "It is my good fortune to be able to eat the food prepared by Your Excellency yourself."

That's right. The Golden Dragon King, the ruler of all soul beasts, personally cooked for them. Before this, only Di Qiu'er and Bing Di were able to enjoy such a meal. The other ferocious beasts of Xingdou, who knew Lin Yun's identity best, dared not eat the food he cooked.

It's not about the taste, but about not daring to overstep one's bounds.

Lin Yun had invited Di Tian several times, but he never dared to come and eat. However, he was always very enthusiastic about the ingredients Lin Yun requested.

"If you like it, here you go!"

Lin Yun also tried the honey peony shrimp. He could only say it was delicious, but it didn't quite suit his taste. He preferred something a little more stimulating, and in that respect, his taste was actually similar to Hyotei's.

So Lin Yun gave the entire plate of honey peony shrimp to Xue Di.

After finishing the side dishes, Lin Yun had also finished his main meal.

Tonight's theme is: Seafood BBQ!

A bright, full moon slowly rises over the sea, and the starlight in the sky seems to whisper its tenderness. On this tranquil beach, where there is no sound except for the waves, a bonfire burns alone, casting a hazy glow.

Although the campfire is lonely, the people around it are not lonely.

Lin Yun and the two Ice and Snow Emperors sat around the campfire, chatting and laughing as they barbecued. Perhaps it was to reciprocate Lin Yun's delicious seafood feast, or perhaps it was for the great cause of the far north.

at night……

Lin Yun glanced at Hyotei, who was fast asleep in the crook of his left arm, and then at Yuki, who was trying to remain calm but whose heart was pounding in his right arm. Three question marks slowly appeared above his head.

???

(End of this chapter)