Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 520 The "True Fragrance Law" 2.0! Zhu Zhuqing
Dai Chengfeng glanced at Hu Liena, who was trying to remain calm but whose gaze was fixed on the soup pot.

He felt that it was about time; if he continued teasing her, this Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall might really have to endure a night of hunger.

He cleared his throat and deliberately spoke in a casual tone to Ning Rongrong, who was engrossed in her work, and Zhu Zhuqing, who was eating slowly:
"Oh dear, this soup seems to have been cooked a bit too much. It looks like this girl who's 'tried everything' is destined to miss out on it. Let's divide the rest; it should be just right..."

These words became the final straw that broke Hu Liena's back.

"wait wait wait!"

Hu Liena blurted it out almost without thinking.

As soon as she spoke, two blushes instantly rose on her face, spreading all the way to her ears.

She lowered her head in embarrassment, her voice barely audible, "...I...I want some too..."

"Hmm? What do you want?"

Dai Chengfeng pretended not to hear clearly and turned his head to ask.

Hu Liena suddenly raised her head and glared at Dai Chengfeng with shame and indignation, but when she saw the knowing look and the mockery in his eyes, she deflated like a punctured balloon.

"Soup! I want soup too! Okay?"

After saying that, she still stubbornly refused to completely back down, adding, "I...I just don't want to waste food!"

"And...and seeing how much Rongrong is enjoying it, I want to see if it's really that exaggerated!"

This attempt to cover up the truth prompted Ning Rongrong to look up from her bowl, a little soup still on her lips, and vaguely offer her assistance:
"Sister Nana, this is so delicious! Come quick, or it'll be gone!"

Dai Chengfeng knew when to stop, understanding that this was the limit the Holy Maiden had reached.

He smiled, stopped joking, picked up the last bowl, filled it with all the remaining soup in the pot, and handed it to Hu Liena.

Hu Liena took the bowl, and her fingertips trembled slightly when they touched the warm bowl.

Looking at the rich, jewel-like broth in the bowl, she carefully took a sip, just like the others.

The next moment, Hu Liena's body paused slightly.

The incredibly delicious flavor instantly conquered her taste buds, and all her awkwardness, embarrassment, and forced pride vanished in that moment.

She didn't say anything, but silently drank one sip after another, even faster than Ning Rongrong, as if she wanted to make up for the time she had just missed.

Around the campfire, only the sounds of satisfied eating and the occasional soft exclamation of praise for the delicious food remained.

As Dai Chengfeng looked at the three girls in front of him, each with their own distinct style, all currently immersed in the simple joy brought by the food, a pleasant smile appeared on his lips.

"It seems that even people from another world can't escape the 'it's actually good' phenomenon!"

Dai Chengfeng shook his head.

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As night deepened, the light of the campfire gradually dimmed, leaving only a few dark red embers flickering in the darkness.

The satisfaction of a hearty meal and the fatigue of the journey came together, and the valley returned to tranquility, with only the occasional chirping of insects adding to the seclusion.

Ning Rongrong rubbed her slightly bloated belly contentedly, yawned a little, and even shed tears of drowsiness.

She stretched and said in a sweet voice, "Ah...so full, so sleepy...I'm exhausted today, I'm going to go to sleep now."

As she spoke, she grinned and moved closer to Hu Liena, taking her arm. "Sister Nana, shall we go back to the tent?"

The blush on Hu Liena's face had not completely faded, perhaps from the heat of the soup, or perhaps from the lingering embarrassment of her earlier surrender.

She glanced at Dai Chengfeng, who had already stood up and started tidying up the cooking utensils, and gave a soft "hmm" in response to Ning Rongrong.

She didn't look at Dai Chengfeng again, and pulled Ning Rongrong along, quickly walking towards the tent they shared.

Zhu Zhuqing had already gotten up. She habitually helped Dai Chengfeng gather the bowls and chopsticks together, her movements quiet and efficient. Her gaze briefly met Dai Chengfeng's. "I'm going to rest too."

"Okay, go to bed early."

Dai Chengfeng nodded gently, watching Zhu Zhuqing turn around.

Under the hazy moonlight, her slender figure was like a solitary orchid quietly blooming in the dark night, carrying a hint of loneliness, yet attracting extraordinary attention.

She walked to her small tent, bent down and crawled inside. The tent flap then fell, blocking the view from the outside.

Dai Chengfeng quickly cleaned up the mess.

After doing all this, he stood in the middle of the valley, his gaze sweeping over the four quietly standing tents.

Soft rustling and whispering could be heard coming from Ning Rongrong and Hu Liena's tent, but soon they fell silent.

Zhu Zhuqing's tent remained as quiet as ever, as if the person inside had fallen asleep instantly.

A night breeze swept by, carrying the coolness of the mountains.

Dai Chengfeng took a deep breath of the crisp, cold air, but he did not walk toward the somewhat empty tent that should have been his alone.

Instead, he moved with extremely light footsteps, almost silently, to Zhu Zhuqing's tent.

He stopped in front of the tent flap, but did not speak immediately. Instead, he stood quietly for a moment, as if listening to what was happening inside.

After a while, he stretched out his finger and tapped the tent flap twice very gently, his voice as low as a whisper:

"Zhu Qing".

Zhu Zhuqing did not fall asleep inside the tent.

She was lying on the bed fully clothed when she suddenly heard a faint, almost inaudible tapping sound coming from the curtain, followed by a soft call. Zhu Zhuqing froze.

Why is he here? !
Ning Rongrong and Hu Liena were not far away; although they might already be asleep, what if…

In an instant, countless thoughts and worries surged into Zhu Zhuqing's mind like a tide.

Her heart began to race uncontrollably, and she sat up almost instinctively, her movements somewhat flustered due to tension.

She lowered her voice and asked towards the direction of the tent flap:

"...Dai Chengfeng? It's you? What's wrong...? Is something the matter?"

Outside the tent, Dai Chengfeng seemed to be able to imagine her looking like a startled deer, and chuckled softly, the sound drifting through the tent flap:

"Can't I come to see you if there's nothing wrong? Open the door and let me in."

His tone was so natural, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, but it made Zhu Zhuqing's heart beat even faster.

She gripped the hem of her clothes tightly: "No! It's too late... mainly because Rongrong and Nana are right next to us, we'll be discovered!"

"Go back now!"

However, Dai Chengfeng clearly had no intention of giving up.

"They're tired and fast asleep. I won't stay long, I just...want to see you."

"Open the door, Zhuqing, or... do you want me to stand outside like this, in case I make a noise and attract more attention?"

Hearing Dai Chengfeng's "threat" made Zhu Zhuqing feel both ashamed and anxious.

She knew Dai Chengfeng's temperament; now that he was here, he probably wouldn't be so easy to get rid of.

And he's right, if the standoff outside the tent lasts any longer, it will be even more dangerous.

(End of this chapter)