Chapter 186

Seeing Zhao Rou's increasingly hostile gaze, Zhao Zhengping unconsciously stepped back half a step, as if trying to put some distance between them to feel safer.

What's the matter, you have nothing to say? Then................

Wait.

The survival instinct made Zhao Zhengping's head spin rapidly; under Zhao Rou's icy gaze, his face changed and he spoke in utter disbelief.

Damn it, how did that big shrimp get into my mouth just now? Rou-mei, you saw it, didn't you? You saw it just now— that shrimp swooped straight into my mouth on its own, damn it! I was actually planning to save it for you, Rou-mei...............

Seeing Zhao Zhengping's vivid, convincing act, Zhao Rou's eyelid twitched wildly— was he taking her for a fool?

You clearly grabbed it with your hand just now.

Ah, really?

I didn't expect Zhao Rou to say that, but could it really stump Zhao Zhengping? He turned his thoughts and quickly came up with an explanation.

Not bad, I really did catch it just now, but I was only trying to keep the shrimp from running into my mouth—I was doing it all for you, Rou-mei; it's all that shrimp's fault, it could have run anywhere but chose to go into my mouth.

Huh..........

With a cold snort, Zhao Rou slowly drew her long sword.

Sorry, I can't accept that explanation.

Wait, Rou-mei, wait a moment—I can still continue to make up........ not, continue explaining, calm down.

Go die, you bastard.

A sword strike fell, Zhao Zhengping jumped up instantly and immediately turned and ran without hesitation, while Zhao Rou chased after him frantically.

Not far away, Xu Jie and Zhong Ling, who were eating, saw this and almost simultaneously nodded and said.

Their relationship is really good.

Hearing that, the two glanced at each other; compared to Zhao Rou and Zhao Zhengping, they looked quite harmonious.

In their words, that means why fight? Peaceful coexistence would be fine— after all, it's just a bit of food, shared among fellow disciples, what's the big deal?

But if you really think that, you're too naive; with those two's nature, how could they possibly coexist peacefully? They're both hiding ill intentions.

As expected, Xu Jie suddenly began coughing violently, then spat a mouthful of fresh blood onto the dragon‑meat skewer in Zhong Ling's hand.

Looking at the bloody dragon‑meat skewer, Xu Jie secretly chuckled, 'My plasma made from blood‑red flowers isn't bad, huh? It looks just like real blood—don't tell me you can still eat it like this.'

But on the surface he still apologized.

Sorry, junior sister, I've been a bit fiery these days, it wasn't intentional—how about you take my skewer?

Saying that, Xu Jie passed his dragon‑meat skewer over, but his skewer had only a lump of meat left, while Zhong Ling's was still untouched.

Anyone else would probably just forget it—after all, he's coughing blood, the skewer really isn't edible, and Xu Jie's attitude is quite sincere.

But who is Zhong Ling? Facing Xu Jie's apology, she merely smiled faintly, took his skewer with ease; seeing this, Xu Jie was overjoyed— a lump of meat for a whole skewer, he'd struck it rich!

But before he could enjoy his joy for long, he heard Zhong Ling laugh and say.

Senior brother, there's no need for this; junior sister doesn't mind.

Saying that, she first ate Xu Jie's skewer in one bite, then casually picked up the skewer covered in 'blood' and started eating it.

This completely dazed Xu Jie; he stared blankly at Zhong Ling and said in disbelief.

Junior sister, you.......... you can actually swallow that? I just vomited blood.

Does this woman have such a heavy taste? Xu Jie never expected this outcome.

Hearing that, Zhong Ling replied with a smile.

What are you talking about, senior brother? This isn't the taste of blood‑red flowers— and besides, blood‑red flowers paired with dragon meat give a unique flavor.

That woman had seen through it all along— damn, she was just acting before.

Hearing that, Xu Jie's face instantly darkened— what is this? This is lifting a rock only to drop it on your own foot.

Not only did he fail to get Zhong Ling's skewer, he even handed over his own with both hands; for a moment, Xu Jie found it hard to accept.

When had he ever suffered such a secret loss?

Having been set up, Xu Jie sprang to his feet, no longer affable, and glared at Zhong Ling with fury.

Junior sister, half each—this is my bottom line.

That won't do.

Then senior brother, you'll have to offend me.

Saying that, the two immediately came to blows.

The camp descended into chaos; after a meal, the Shénjiàn Fēng Dìzǐ and Jade Maiden Peak disciples were fighting fiercely, unable to be separated.

Everyone knows the rules; since it's come to this, let's settle it with real skill.

Watching our disciples and the Shénjiàn Fēng Dìzǐ fight over a bite of food, unable to tell who's winning, Bai Hua Xianzi felt both puzzled and curious— is this food really that delicious?

Even Zhao Rou and Zhong Ling can't withstand it?

You know, as Inner Disciple Zhao Rou, Zhong Ling and the others have certainly eaten plenty of good things— spirit fruits, immortal wine— yet they've never gone this crazy over food.

Driven by curiosity, Bai Hua Xianzi approached Hong Zun, Qing Shi, and Zhāng Tiānzhèn.

I don't know whether it's because of their status or their strength, but no one dares come here to snatch food, so they still have plenty left.

But upon seeing Bai Hua Xianzi approach, the three's eyes instantly flashed with a hint of wariness.

They don't care about others— a slap would send them flying— but Bai Hua Xianzi is different; she is an existence with Shèngjìng cultivation, completely on another level from those little brats.

Bai Hua junior sister, what are you..............

Hong Zun, his mouth full of oily food, asked tentatively; hearing that, Bai Hua Xianzi still smiled and replied.

Seeing the disciples scrambling like this, I'm also curious whether the Divine Sword Peak's food is really that delicious, senior brother.

She didn't hide anything, spoke frankly, and before Hong Zun could answer, Bai Hua Xianzi herself picked up a skewer of dragon meat.

She took a slow, light bite; her manner of eating was worlds apart from the three old fogies Hong Zun and company.

She chewed slowly and swallowed delicately, like a refined young lady from a noble family.

Bai Hua Xianzi has always been this way; in everyone's eyes she is the very picture of gentleness and virtue, the epitome of a refined lady.

Seeing Bai Hua Xianzi eat like that, Hong Zun let out a slight sigh of relief.

Yeah, how could I forget that little martial sister is a lady? Ladies aren't supposed to eat with delicate, slow bites—nothing like them.

With the little martial sister eating like that, even if you gave her a bit more, it wouldn't matter—how much could she eat? Thinking this, Hong Zun relaxed.

But that relaxed feeling lasted only a moment; as soon as she took the first mouthful, the little martial sister's eyes lit up instantly, and although she said nothing, her eating speed grew faster and faster.

Moreover, it didn't affect her grace at all; a whole string of flood dragon meat was devoured in just a few bites, her speed not the slightest bit slower than Hong Zun and his two companions.