Chapter 393: Boss's Wife

Ah! Don't thank me so quickly!

Later you'll have to bear it a bit; it'll be a little uncomfortable!

He patted the little brat's head again, and Dong Shilang prepared to begin extracting a portion of Guard Crane's chakra.

Originally he didn't need to go through all this trouble.

Just use a genjutsu to control both Guard Crane and Gaara together, then directly extract Guard Crane's chakra from within them.

Since obtaining the Whirlpool Clan's seal scroll, although most of the bloodline seals he cannot use.

However, some of the concepts related to those sealing techniques also benefited him greatly.

Now he can extract a portion of the tailed beast's chakra without breaking the seal.

But looking at Gaara's deep dark circles, he somehow recalled his past life's experience of staying up day and night.

He still couldn't resist giving him a bit of help.

Good!

Hearing Dong Shilang's words, Gaara didn't ask further, just replied with a 'good,' then closed his eyes.

He had realized that, aside from the monster inside him, there was nothing on his person worth the opponent's effort.

He didn't mind at all what the opponent did to that monster; best to have it removed from his body.

He really is an obedient child!

Hardship, to a certain extent, made this child strong, but this strength came about in a truly cruel way.

Well, these have nothing to do with me!

The distant sunset gradually sank, leaving a wash of gold. After obtaining a portion of Guard Crane's chakra from Gaara, Dong Shilang began looking for an inn to stay at.

On both sides of the street, rows of low houses were scattered; each house was roofed with palm-leaf-like material common in the desert, exuding a strong desert aroma. The air was filled with the taste of dust.

A small shop in the corner caught his eye; inside it was simply and cleanly arranged, with a few low tables and cushions, and handicrafts and decorations hung on the walls.

The shopkeeper was a beautiful woman; her eyes were deep, her skin tanned to a healthy peach hue. Her figure was slim and slender, like a desert flower.

She wore a light-colored long dress, its hem embroidered with gold tassels, like a splash of brightness in the desert. Her long hair was carefully styled into a long braid that hung to her waist. Her fingers were slender and nimble, suggesting she was skilled at playing various instruments.

Unfortunately, she wore a veil, obscuring her true face.

Dong Shilang's arrival drew the shopkeeper's attention; she warmly greeted him: 'Welcome, traveler! Here you will taste the most authentic Feng Zhi Guo barbecue, and you can also experience the desert-exclusive sand bath.'

Oh! Feng Zhi Guo specialty barbecue, and a sand bath too!

Hmm, that works!

Dong Shilang's current attire made him look exactly like a Feng Zhi Guo merchant, arousing no suspicion whatsoever.

Thank you for your hospitality; I look forward to your cuisine.

Without the slightest hesitation, Dong Shilang strode straight into the shop.

The shop's decor was full of desert flair: splendid gold-tasseled curtains, hand-painted desert landscape paintings, and variously shaped pottery jars and tapestries. Together they created an environment that was both desert-charming and clean and tidy.

He casually took the menu the female shopkeeper handed over, selected a Feng Zhi Guo specialty desert-roasted whole lamb and a roasted chicken, then waited quietly.

The guest's appetite is really not small!

It can't be helped; seeing the boss's beautiful scenery like this, I can't help but have my appetite explode!

All things considered, it's all the boss's wife's fault; you'd better compensate me properly later!

While saying this, Dong Shilang flashed a brilliant smile at her.

She smiled faintly, not taking Dong Shilang's joke seriously, and began preparing his dinner. Skillfully skewering fresh vegetables, lamb, and sand chicken on iron spits, she placed them over the charcoal fire to roast.

As time passed, two exquisite plates, one large and one small, were set before Dong Shilang; instantly the meat aroma filled the air, making one's mouth water.

Feng Zhi Guo specialty roasted whole lamb is a very popular meat dish. A fat lamb is defeeted of head and feet, its entrails removed, then stuffed with rice, raisins, almonds, olives, pine nuts and other dried fruits and seasonings, and roasted over high heat.

The meat of the roasted whole lamb is tender and juicy; the addition of rice and dried fruits gives it a richer texture.

Roasted sand chicken is also a very popular Feng Zhi Guo specialty dish. The chicken is first washed clean, then coated with Feng Zhi Guo-flavored seasoning, placed over the charcoal fire to roast, with seasoning applied while cooking.

The resulting chicken meat is tender, delicious, and juicy.

Oh! Impressive!

The shopkeeper's skill is truly top-notch!

Even the chefs hired by noble households don't have this kind of skill that the boss's wife possesses!

Sitting on the cushion, he shoved a mouthful of charred-yellow, juicy lamb into his mouth; while happily eating, Dong Shilang couldn't help but praise the boss's wife's skill.

Having just swallowed the lamb, Dong Shilang eagerly shoved a plump, juicy chicken wing into his mouth.

Who knows who will have this blessing in the future; it's a shame that only I get to enjoy the boss's wife's skill every day!

The good thing about this world is that there are no foods stuffed with weird additives, nor any fruits forced into existence by fertilizers and such.

Even better, these foods that have long been steeped in natural energy always give him a different taste experience.

You're overpraising me; perhaps it's because I haven't eaten properly for a long time, so I feel this way!

The food she had carefully prepared received the guest's praise, and the boss's wife was also very happy.

Since the guest likes it, I can rest easy!

Please enjoy your meal slowly; I'll go prepare your lodging and sand bath first!

After dinner, Dong Shilang leaned against the soft sofa cushion, admiring the beautiful desert scenery. In the distance, sand dunes shimmered with golden light under the sunset's afterglow; the dry, hot wind was another kind of experience.

A graceful figure approached, gently pouring him a cup of hot tea: 'This is our specially made desert incense tea; please try it and see if it suits your taste!'

Dong Shilang took the teacup; a rich tea fragrance assailed his nose. He lightly sipped it; the tea aroma was mellow and endless. He couldn't help but exclaim:

The desert incense tea truly has a unique flavor!

Just like it! the boss's wife smiled and said: 'In the desert, we need to learn to cherish and be grateful for everything we have!'