"No wonder I slept so well... turns out…"
Wu Chi took a deep breath, feeling a tingling comfort throughout his body as two distinct fragrances lingered in the air.
Hearing Lin Daiyu's teasing, he couldn't help but glance her way.
Her delicate, otherworldly face now held a faint, playful scorn. Her bright eyes sparkled, her dainty nose slightly upturned, and her thin lips pressed lightly together—utterly captivating.
This time, she hadn't tied her hair. Silky black locks cascaded down to her slender waist, a ribbon lazily draped over her pale arm, swaying gently with the breeze.
Lin Daiyu, ever sharp-tongued, continued:
"You're so reckless. Isn't the bed in the small house more comfortable? What's wrong with sharing it with us? We've long crossed the bounds of life and death together, so why make a fuss?"
"If you catch a chill, you'll suffer for it, not us."
Hearing this, Wu Chi felt warmth bloom in his chest. Gently, he wrapped an arm around her slender waist and whispered, "Don't worry. In the safety of our territory, it's nearly impossible to fall ill."
Her waist was soft and supple, so much so that Wu Chi didn't want to let go.
Lin Daiyu's cheeks flushed slightly. She shot him a glare and stood up, saying, "It's already past nine. The monster wave hasn't come yet, so I'm off to prepare."
"Wait!" Wu Chi snapped back to attention. "Have you two eaten yet?"
Both women shook their heads.
Seeing this, Wu Chi smirked mysteriously and said, "This isn't just any ordinary restaurant. You'll see!"
"Oh? What makes it so special? Does it sprout flowers or something?"
Lin Daiyu arched her delicate eyebrows, her gaze as enchanting as ever.
Determined to showcase his bachelor-honed culinary skills, Wu Chi motioned for them to sit down and headed to the kitchen.
Grabbing prepared ingredients and the radiant additives, he began to cook.
Before long, he brought out two dishes—one meat, one vegetable—a pot of soup, and a side of rice. Placing them on the table, he declared proudly,
"Feast upon the culinary prowess of Chef Wu!"
"Master can cook?"
Qin Keqing's eyes widened in genuine surprise.
Wu Chi chuckled, "I dabble."
The dishes on the table were Braised Pork, Stir-Fried Greens, and Fish Head Tofu Soup.
Most eye-catching of all, each dish glowed faintly with radiant light.
"Glowing food? Could it be that when cooking reaches a certain level, divine light appears?"
The two women were visibly taken aback, Wu Chi's confidence swelling instantly as he handed them chopsticks.
"Please, my lovely ladies, enjoy!"
Qin Keqing blushed, bowing slightly before timidly picking up a piece of braised pork.
Lin Daiyu shot Wu Chi a glance without a word, picking up her chopsticks to try the food herself.
[Braised Pork]
Type: Exquisite Meal
Quality: Poor
Attributes: Strength +0.5, Spirit +2.5 (1 hour)
Description: Blackened braised pork—a unique… interpretation.
[Stir-Fried Greens]
Type: Exquisite Meal
Quality: Poor
Attributes: Strength +2, Spirit +0.5 (1 hour)
Description: The kind of dish that makes you want to punch someone.
[Fish Head Tofu Soup]
Type: Exquisite Meal
Quality: Poor
Attributes: Spirit +3 (1 hour)
Description: A tragic end for an ill-fated fish.
The women each tried a few bites. Wu Chi, eagerly awaiting their reactions, asked, "So, how is it? Pretty good, right?"
"It's... very good," Qin Keqing replied softly, her cheeks slightly flushed. Her voice was as delicate and soothing as a gentle breeze.
"Master, I often cooked for my foster mother back home. If you're willing, I'd be happy to take over kitchen duties in the future."
"Sure," Wu Chi said indifferently, turning to Lin Daiyu expectantly.
The beauty's expression remained neutral as she blinked, then suddenly smiled warmly.
"Master, why not let Peppa try it first?"
"Peppa Pig? What for?" Wu Chi was confused.
The wild boars had been eating standard fodder these past days—not exactly going hungry.
Lin Daiyu chuckled like silver bells ringing in the night.
"Even a pig would feel pity for you after tasting this. They wouldn't dare eat it."
Wu Chi: "..."
Lin Daiyu, you're done for!
Yet, the anticipated scene of Wu Chi chasing Lin Daiyu around for a beating didn't happen.
Not because he feared her fists, but because...
The monster wave had finally arrived!
Under the pitch-black night sky, the glowing lights of the territory stood like a beacon, guiding countless monsters straight toward them.
As the defensive towers roared to life, grotesque and terrifying creatures emerged from the mist.
Unlike the previous wave, this batch of monsters numbered in the thousands. Each resembled humanoid lizards, covered in bony plates, with two bone spikes protruding from their shoulders.
From all directions, they surged like an unstoppable tide!
"Prepare for battle!"
Standing atop the wooden walls, Wu Chi issued his command, donning the Lens of True Knowledge.
"Appraise!"
[Desert Lizardman]
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