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“Absolutely!”
Xiao Chenyu immediately responded and said to the people behind him,
“What are you all standing there for?
We have to support the boss’s business!
One for everyone!”
He took out his money pouch, counted out thirty-five copper soul coins, and handed them to Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu took the money with delight and promptly handed each of them a freshly grilled fish.
Xiao Chenyu took a bite, and the crispy on the outside and tender on the inside fish meat, mixed with just the right amount of spices, burst in his mouth.
His eyes lit up, and he couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration:
“Mmm!
Delicious!
It smells so good!
Boss, I didn’t know you had this skill!”
The others chimed in, their mouths greasy with food.
Xiao Chenyu finished one in no time, and said with lingering satisfaction:
“No, give me two more!
This grilled fish is so delicious, everyone has to try it!”
He immediately said to one of his henchmen:
“Go quickly and call everyone from our class and the next class!
Tell them that Boss Lu Feng and Sister Xiao Wu are selling ‘divine grilled fish’ here!”
Before long, the entrance to the Academy became lively.
Xiao Chenyu’s followers called on their friends and acquaintances, and a large number of students were attracted by the news that “the boss of Lu Feng is selling grilled fish”.
The once quiet stall quickly filled with long queues!
“Give me two!”
“I want it spicy!”
“Sister Wu, the money is here!”
“…”
Xiao Wu was immediately busy, collecting money, handing out fish, and answering various questions from time to time, with fine beads of sweat appearing on her forehead.
But her face was beaming with an unprecedentedly radiant smile, her eyes sparkling with energy and joy.
Lu Feng remained calm and composed, his hands never stopping, and one after another, the grilled fish turned golden and crispy in his hands.
The glow of the charcoal fire illuminated his face and brightened this ordinary yet lively night.
In the dead of night, the crowd at the entrance of Notting Academy had long since dispersed, leaving only a mess of bamboo skewers and embers of charcoal fire.
Lu Feng and Xiao Wu tidied up the stove and seasonings together.
Although they were tired, they both had satisfied smiles on their faces.
Xiao Wu was thrilled with the impressive earnings from her first day at the stall.
The heavy purse filled her with joy.
“Thank you for your hard work, Xiao Wu.”
Lu Feng took a plump, grilled fish—which he had deliberately saved for last and grilled until golden brown and crispy—from the grill and handed it to Xiao Wu.
“Here, taste the fruits of our labor.”
Xiao Wu looked at the fragrant grilled fish, but a troubled expression appeared on her face.
She hesitated and waved her hand:
“Brother Lu Feng, thank you…
but…
I…
I never eat fish.”
As a 100,000-year-old soft-boned rabbit in human form, she has an innate aversion to fish.
Lu Feng was somewhat surprised, but then gently advised:
“You used to eat a lot of meat in the cafeteria, didn’t you?
You only had a small bite?”
“This is one I grilled especially for you, cooked to perfection.
It’s really delicious, completely different from raw fish.”
He pushed the grilled fish forward a little further, his eyes full of encouragement.
Looking into Lu Feng’s sincere gaze and smelling the alluring aroma, Xiao Wu struggled internally.
She didn’t want to disappoint Lu Feng’s kindness, but she couldn’t get over the hurdle in her heart.
“Fish is different from other meats, I…
I’m afraid of the fishy smell…”
She muttered to herself.
“Trust me, it’s been cleaned very well, there’s not a trace of fishiness.”
Lu Feng carefully removed the tenderest, least bony piece of meat from the fish’s belly, held it in a clean leaf, and brought it to her lips.
“Come on, open your mouth and try this small bite.”
Xiao Wu looked at the sizzling, oily fish meat so close at hand, and then at Lu Feng’s unyielding gaze.
Finally, she mustered up her courage, carefully opened her mouth, and gently took a small bite.
She froze the moment the fish touched her tongue.
The expected fishy smell did not appear; instead, it was replaced by a wonderfully crispy exterior and tender interior.
The perfect balance of salty, savory, and spicy flavors, including cumin and chili, instantly won over her taste buds!
“Hmm!”
Xiao Wu’s eyes widened suddenly, sparkling with surprise.
“It’s so delicious!
It’s not fishy at all!”
She eagerly took the grilled fish from Lu Feng’s hand and, not caring about her image, began to eat it heartily.
While eating, she mumbled her praises indistinctly:
“It smells good!
It smells so good!”
“Brother Lu Feng, you’re amazing!
I never knew fish could taste so good!”
Seeing Xiao Wu’s adorable, greasy mouth as she wolfed down his food, Lu Feng couldn’t help but laugh.
Soon, Xiao Wu devoured the entire grilled fish.
She licked her fingers with lingering satisfaction, her face flushed with happiness.
“See?
I wasn’t lying to you, was I?”
Lu Feng asked with a smile.
“Uh-huh!”
Xiao Wu nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Lu Feng.
“Brother Lu Feng, starting tomorrow, you have to teach me properly!
I want to be able to grill fish this delicious too!”
“No problem, as long as you are willing to learn, you will definitely be able to learn it.”
“Thank you, Brother Feng!”
Xiao Wu said excitedly, her voice filled with gratitude and dependence.
During the past two weeks of living together, Lu Feng not only gave her protection and warmth she had never experienced before.
He also took her to experience so many new and interesting things.
This gave her, a Soul Beast who had just entered the human world, an unprecedented sense of security and joy.
Looking at Xiao Wu’s pure and innocent smile and heartfelt gratitude, Lu Feng’s heart stirred slightly:
After observing Xiao Wu for several days, he discovered that Xiao Wu was inherently kind and had a straightforward and adorable personality.
Although sometimes she may seem reckless due to her lack of social skills, her heart is as pure as a blank sheet of paper.
She was far removed from the image of the 100,000-year-old soul beast who had been his enemy at Jialing Pass in his previous life.
‘Perhaps…
in this life, I have the chance to change her trajectory?’
Guide her onto the right path and prevent her from repeating the same mistakes.
Moreover, if he could win her over to his side, it would undoubtedly be an invisible blow and a disgust to Tang San.
The thought of Tang San possibly getting furious made Lu Feng feel a surge of pleasure.
With this thought in mind, his gaze toward Xiao Wu held a complex meaning, as well as a subtle sense of responsibility.
Lu Feng reached out and habitually gently rubbed Xiao Wu’s rabbit ears, his tone filled with a doting affection he himself didn’t realize:
“Alright, little foodie, it’s late, we should go back to the dorm to rest.”
Xiao Wu felt the warmth of his palm, her ears twitched sensitively, and her heart felt warm.
She nodded obediently, her voice sweet:
“Okay!
I’ll listen to Brother Feng!”
Under the moonlight, the two packed their belongings and walked side by side toward Dormitory Seven.
The girl chattered on about the interesting things that happened that day, while the boy listened patiently, occasionally responding with a few words.
…
Time flies, and Notting Academy’s first academic year is quietly coming to an end amidst its fulfilling and busy atmosphere.
Lu Feng’s growth over the past year has been nothing short of astonishing.
Through diligent cultivation, his soul power level has steadily increased to level twenty-nine, just one step away from the Soul Elder realm.
Even more astonishingly, he successfully broke through to the late stage of the second level of the “Primordial Chaos Technique” and his cultivation realm also entered the early stage of Foundation Establishment.
This means that, with his spiritual cultivation and physical strength, his overall strength is comparable to that of an ordinary late-stage Soul Elder.