Fairy, please have some self-respect. I am not the reincarnation of your deceased husband.

Thank you.

Taking the bowl of clear soup noodles, Mu Qianxue picked up her bamboo chopsticks, picked up a few noodles, blew on them gently, and slowly put them into her mouth.

Although the noodles were simple, the soup was clear and fresh, and the taste was surprisingly good.

As she ate it little by little, the familiar flavor startled her.

Just as I had guessed.

It wasn't that she had never tasted her husband's cooking; she simply hadn't known it before.

"How does it taste?"

Chen Lianshu was also a little curious, wondering if this taste would suit this person's taste.

Although I consider myself to have decent skills, it was the first time that someone else had tasted my food, so I couldn't help but feel unsure about how to do it.

"tasty…"

Mu Qianxue responded with a faint sound.

She ate very slowly, savoring each bite as if she were carefully tasting it.

With each bite, the bitterness in my heart deepened.

It turned out that her husband cared for her even more than she had ever imagined…

Thinking of this, a warm feeling welled up in her heart, and she became even more determined to make that decision!

I must never let my husband go to anyone else!!

Even Master is not allowed!!!

[Ding! The tribulation is being repaired...]

[The correct path: 2%]

[Reward Obtained: Cultivation level advanced to mid-Foundation Establishment]

"!"

As the mechanical announcement sounded in my mind's eye.

Chen Lianshu felt the stagnation that had kept him on the verge of advancement suddenly dissipate, and his spiritual power surged like a tide, breaking through the barrier and allowing him to steadily step into the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

This surprised him quite a bit.

With his four spiritual roots, even if he had the insights to cultivate during the Foundation Establishment stage, it would still take him some time to break through.

But who would have thought that in the time it takes to cook a meal, the progress of the main path would lead to a breakthrough?

The current situation is enough to prove that the person related to the righteous path is none other than Senior Sister Mu in front of us.

However, he had already guessed this and was not surprised.

But... what exactly is the reason that triggered the repair?

Could it be just because I cooked her a meal?

Just as he was getting lost in thought, Mu Qianxue's clear, cold voice pulled him back to reality.

Don't you eat?

She tilted her head slightly, a hint of doubt in her beautiful eyes, and looked back at him, her expression surprisingly endearingly dazed.

"Why are you staring at me like that?"

"Well…"

I was so engrossed in my work that I forgot to cover it up.

Chen Lianshu scratched his head awkwardly and made up an excuse without thinking:

"The way my senior sister eats is quite a sight to behold."

But as soon as he said it, Chen Lianshu regretted it.

While there's nothing inherently wrong with what was said, upon closer examination it still seems somewhat abrupt.

He hurriedly added:

"After all, this is the first time someone has eaten my cooking."

"They even praised my cooking, and I couldn't resist taking a second look..."

"really?"

Ke Muxianxue's attention was quite peculiar.

Her icy blue eyes lit up for a moment, and even her cool voice couldn't suppress the joy in her heart:

"Junior brother, do you really think... I'm good-looking?"

"Um."

Although she thought her reaction was a bit exaggerated, Chen Lianshu nodded without hesitation.

Mu Qianxue is a bit cold-hearted and her behavior is a bit strange.

However, it must be admitted that she is extremely outstanding in both figure and appearance.

[The correct path: 3%]

The repair progress of the karmic tribulation has increased again.

Before Chen Lianshu could ponder the reason, Mu Qianxue seemed to have sensed something and exclaimed in surprise:

"You broke through?"

"When did you break through?"

"..."

This question stumped Chen Lianshu.

You can't exactly say it was "feeling something after watching my senior sister eat," can you?

Wouldn't that make him a lecher?

After all, it's best to be cautious with your words before it's certain whether Mu Qianxue's path is the same as Shen Yueli's.

If he angered this person, and the other party slashed with his sword, he wouldn't even have time to dodge.

Moreover, if the system is to be restored, it is necessary to contact the two of them.

We need to figure out how this repair mechanism is triggered as soon as possible.

"Just now, I saw the flames from the explosion in the kitchen, and I had an epiphany, which led to my breakthrough."

After much deliberation, Chen Lianshu chose the most reasonable reason from among a host of options, such as "feeling something while chopping wood" and "feeling something while cooking".

"Huh?"

Mu Qianxue was surprised.

She was still preoccupied with the mess she had made and hadn't noticed the other person's change.

Although it felt a bit strange, it was still barely acceptable.

"Can…"

"Alright, senior sister, please have your meal first."

Fearing that Mu Qianxue would realize what was going on, Chen Lianshu quickly changed the subject.

"...Fine."

Thus, each with their own thoughts, they quietly finished the meal.

Coincidentally, the two sides shared a certain degree of tacit understanding:

Chen Lianshu thought: Since eating can trigger the repair of the karmic tribulation, perhaps I can try it again in the future.

Mu Qianxue was thinking: her earlier commotion had inadvertently helped her husband break through, so... could she try again?

One is thinking about how to cook.

Meanwhile, the other was figuring out how to "blow up" the kitchen again...

The bowl of noodles was gradually emptied.

Mu Qianxue put down her chopsticks and reverted to her aloof, detached, and indifferent senior sister demeanor.

"Thank you for your hospitality, junior brother."

She looked up at the other person and praised them generously:

"The noodles are very good."

"I'm glad you don't mind, Senior Sister."

After saying that, Chen Lianshu got up and started clearing away the dishes.

Mu Qianxue instinctively offered to help, but as soon as she reached out, she was gently stopped by the other party:

"I'll take care of it."

"Senior sister is a guest; there's no reason for a guest to do the work."

"...Yeah, that's true."

Mu Qianxue paused slightly, then slowly withdrew her hand.

Although he appeared calm on the surface, he was extremely disappointed inside.

Yes... "guest".

She wasn't a guest; she was his…!

But these words cannot be said now.

My chest feels tight and heavy...

Helpless, she could only console herself silently:

Her husband wasn't being polite; perhaps he was afraid she might make things worse and break the bowl and chopsticks too...

No, that's not right.

Thinking that way seems even worse…

Ugh--

With a sigh in her heart, Mu Qianxue simply cleared her mind and sat quietly for a while before going to the outer room.

Looking at that busy figure, she apologized:

"I apologize for bothering you today."

Chen Lianshu stopped washing, turned around, and smiled gently:

"Senior sister, you flatter me. It's just a simple meal."

"If you want to eat here again in the future, you are welcome to come anytime."

"…Um."

Mu Qianxue paused, hesitated for a moment, and then said reluctantly:

"I…"

Standing at the door, she was struggling internally.

She was extremely reluctant to leave, but there were still matters in the outer sect that awaited her attention, so she had no choice but to go.

Moreover, she was afraid that if she stayed any longer, she would not be able to hide the feelings in her heart.

"I...should go back now."

In the end, she still managed to say goodbye.

Although the word "go back" was uttered very softly out of reluctance, it could still be clearly heard in the quiet room.

Chen Lianshu wiped his hands and walked up to her.

"Then I'll see my senior sister off."

"No need."

Mu Qianxue refused almost immediately.

Because she was afraid that if she sent it, she would completely lose control of her emotions.

"Alright."

Chen Lianshu did not insist, but simply escorted her to the courtyard gate.

"..."

But before she had taken more than a few steps, Mu Qianxue suddenly turned back, hesitated, and finally only gave a word of advice:

"Remember to take the Soul-Soul Grass."

"If you have any doubts, feel free to come to me."

"Yes, thank you, senior sister."

Immediately afterwards, under Chen Lianshu's astonished gaze...

Mu Qianxue's cool and jade-like face seemed to melt away like an iceberg, revealing an extremely touching smile.

"Heh~"

See you tomorrow, junior brother.

After saying that, she turned around and left quickly without looking back, not daring to look at the reaction of the person behind her.

The thoroughly reddened ears were enough to demonstrate the owner's shyness.

Today's victory is already a great one.

She not only entered her husband's room, but also tasted the food he had prepared himself.

Made solely for her.

This was the first time in her life that she had truly experienced the taste of "happiness".

[The correct path: 5%]