Chapter 130: A gift for Ling Luochen

"Huff, huff..."

"This Ling Luochen, she's too much..."

Ma Xiaotao panted heavily, feeling both embarrassed and angry, the blush on her face still not fading.

"It's good that the misunderstanding is cleared up."

Bai Zhou also let out a sigh of relief.

Girls have a strong sense of gossip and also like to share it with others.

Bai Zhou was also afraid that Ling Luochen would spread the rumors, and then it would really be impossible to explain.

However, Bai Zhou also knew that the reason Ling Luochen defended him so much was mainly due to the influence of his charm value.

It was just like a game; his charm value determined the initial favorability with a strange female NPC.

As long as they weren't in a hostile faction, the initial favorability could basically reach friendly, or even enthusiastic.

Moreover, the existence of charm value would also significantly increase the difficulty of grinding favorability.

If there were no charm value, giving a gift might only increase favorability by 1 point.

But now, with extremely high charm value, giving a gift could increase favorability by 10 points or even more.

"Charm value," this seemingly ordinary attribute, could play a huge role in many situations.

This was the second time he had met Ling Luochen.

Ling Luochen already dared to stand up to Ma Xiaotao for his sake.

If they met a few more times, hmm...

"Alright, enough talk, I'm hungry. Little White, hurry up and cook for me..." Ma Xiaotao plopped onto the sofa and just gave up.

She didn't want to talk about this topic. After being tossed around by Bai Zhou for most of the day, she was now a bit hungry and had to have Bai Zhou serve her well.

"Alright, alright, I'll go cook for Sister Xiaotao right now~"

Bai Zhou also revealed a brilliant smile, entered the kitchen, and began to display his culinary skills.

Rather than culinary skills, it was more like technology.

Soul Masters have good physical fitness, and their tolerance is a hundred times that of normal people. Once they reach level 11, they are basically immune to all diseases, let alone a Soul Emperor.

Mere food additives are fine to eat as meals.

So Bai Zhou used the Wishing Tree to create various additives without any scruples. Just by adding a little bit, the taste of the food he made exceeded that of top-tier chefs with decades of experience.

In less than half an hour.

A table of sumptuous dishes was presented, with excellent color, aroma, and taste.

Although the Wishing Tree could also create these things, it was always missing a bit of flavor. It was still better to make it by hand, and Ma Xiaotao also liked what Bai Zhou made.

"Mmm, wow, so fragrant~"

Ma Xiaotao couldn't wait to sit opposite Bai Zhou, looking at the table full of delicacies with an expression of enjoyment.

"Hehe, Sister Xiaotao, if you're satisfied, shouldn't you give a score and a reward~" Bai Zhou chuckled and looked down at Ma Xiaotao's small feet in slippers...

"I know, you're really a little rascal..."

Ma Xiaotao understood in an instant, her face slightly red.

Because she knew that Bai Zhou liked this style when eating...

But she didn't refuse, lifting her foot slightly and extending it to Bai Zhou's...

Although she wasn't wearing silk stockings, Bai Zhou liked it very much.

After all, without the obstruction of silk stockings, it was the primitive tactile sensation, and intimate contact was still very good.

After finishing dinner, Bai Zhou coaxed Ma Xiaotao to sleep and then quietly left.

After all, he still needed to comfort Ling Luochen. There was also Zhang Lexuan in the Inner Court; they hadn't had much interaction last time, and he hadn't had a chance to grind favorability.

But with Ling Luochen, the interaction and misunderstanding with her today could be considered as having established "causality." With a little effort to grind favorability, it would be much more convenient in the future.

Bai Zhou focused his mind in the Inner Court.

He had secretly placed a spiritual mark on Ling Luochen, and at this moment, he easily locked onto Ling Luochen's location.

The stars were brilliant.

By the Sea God Lake, the night was like ink, and the stars were brilliant.

The lake surface was sparkling, as if countless crushed diamonds had been scattered on the lake, flashing with dazzling light.

The willow trees by the lake swayed gently, and a breeze blew by, bringing bursts of coolness.

On a small stone stool by the lake, a woman sat quietly, hugging her knees.

It was hard to tell if the woman was happy or angry, but a hint of sorrow that was hard to detect seemed to be hidden in her calm eyes.

"That Ma Xiaotao, she really found a pretty boy... sob sob sob... so envious..." Ling Luochen muttered in a low voice, her expression complex.

The last time she saw Bai Zhou, she thought this little junior brother looked quite good, and when he grew up, he would definitely be a super handsome guy.

This was the second time she had seen Bai Zhou, and she found that Bai Zhou looked more mature than last time. From his appearance, he looked just like a third or fourth-year student.

Only by looking closely could one discover the trace of unusual youthfulness remaining on his face.

The reason she was still single now was mainly because her standards were relatively high, and she hadn't met a target she liked...

And today, she seemed to have met one, unfortunately... it was a bit inappropriate...

Setting aside the fact that he was already Ma Xiaotao's little man, the age gap between the two was also a huge problem.

She really couldn't eat tender grass like Ma Xiaotao...

And she suspected that the reason Ma Xiaotao had hidden this matter for so long was also because she was afraid of scandals.

Of course, besides these, she was also very curious in her heart about how Bai Zhou, this guy, could withstand Ma Xiaotao's terrifying "demands"...

"Senior Sister Ling, why are you here?"

Just at this moment, a familiar voice suddenly came from the side.

"Ah—"

"Boom—"

Ling Luochen exclaimed, her momentum couldn't help but erupt, and her martial soul was even scared out.

It was exactly the same as during the day.

Soon, Ling Luochen reacted; this voice was so familiar...

She turned her head slightly and saw Bai Zhou, whose face was covered in frost due to the sudden drop in temperature...

"Little White, when did you come? You scared me to death!!"

Seeing Bai Zhou, Ling Luochen quickly restrained her momentum, patted her chest fiercely, her expression one of lingering fear, and the look she gave Bai Zhou was even tinged with a hint of resentment.

Although she said that, seeing Bai Zhou again, the sorrow she had just felt in her heart inexplicably dissipated by more than half.

It seemed that Bai Zhou's face naturally carried an attribute of "making people feel happy when they see it."

"I came specifically to find you, Senior Sister. I came to apologize to you. The matter during the day caused you a misunderstanding; I am truly sorry."

Bai Zhou's tone was sincere, and he spoke with a smile.

At the mention of the day's events, Ling Luochen couldn't help but blush slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"It's... it's okay, that was just a small misunderstanding between me and Ma Xiaotao, and I was the one who peeked first. I should be the one apologizing to you two." The more Ling Luochen spoke, the more ashamed she felt, and her voice became smaller and smaller.

"Regardless, I know you were doing it for my sake, Senior Sister Ling, and all the misunderstandings were caused by me, so I prepared a gift for you, Senior Sister Ling. I hope you won't refuse."

Bai Zhou shook his head gently and then took out a jade box.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 131 =====