Storm of Gods

Chapter 87 Maturity
"Captain, is there a problem?" Lancer laughed. Tianjing is nothing, even if the sky were to fall, it wouldn't make a sound.

“Oh, it’s nothing, just thinking about some things,” Simmons smiled. “The Tianjing Academy is hosting a dinner tonight, so everyone can relax and enjoy the exotic atmosphere.”

"Haha, Captain, you have no idea how popular we are here, but I still think the girls from Montcareta are the prettiest," Barkleyra laughed.

The team members nodded in agreement. The people of Montcareta love to travel and know how to enjoy life. Barkleyra is very strong and has a lot of masculine charm. There are really no particularly ugly people in Montcareta.

This time, the Holy Zealots Academy sent a team of nearly twenty people, including six psionic warriors: Simmons, Lancer, Barkleyra, Eisenlock, Salana, and Mekro, all of whom were good brothers who had fought alongside Simmons. The others were personnel from Hextech and other departments. The team was led by Simmons. This trip to Tianjing was not in the original plan. The other party did offer very tempting conditions, and since Simmons himself also had needs, why not?

"Don't be reckless. I've discovered something, it's not confirmed yet, but this time it won't be as easy as I thought. Putting everything else aside, we have to go all out in the battle against Ironblood," Simmons said. Either we avoid it altogether, or once we clash with Ironblood, he and Kaz will fight to the death. Whoever wins will take the honor, there's no room for negotiation. He doesn't want to be a stepping stone for others, especially the people from Black Meteor.

Everyone nodded in agreement. As for the other opponents, they could play it safe. The people of Montcareta were broad-minded and didn't take it too seriously, especially in this kind of invitational tournament. As long as the host's conditions were right, they could even put on a show.

However, the Black Meteorites don't exist; neither the Montaletta people nor the Black Meteorites would back down if they met.

Simmons and the others changed into their formal dinner attire. The people of Montaletta have a strong sense of ceremony. Before Black Meteor and Tethys of Tibatan arrived, he could test the waters first. This was also the reason he came early. Being cautious in everything and understanding the situation in advance always yields results, and this time was no exception.

Luo Xue... I get the feeling she's hiding something, probably using Li Xin as a secret weapon, but judging from her attitude, it doesn't seem like she knows anything about Li Xin.

Whether it's his imagination or something else, we need to find a chance to test it out. What if it's not true? Wouldn't we be the ones making a fool of ourselves?

. . .

Li Xin slipped out of the city in the afternoon. He hadn't jungled in a long time. Life in the dungeon was indeed difficult and chaotic at the beginning, but after figuring out the jungle strategy, things were actually not so bad.

Wild game can indeed be incredibly unpalatable, and some are even poisonous; you can encounter all sorts of strange things. But you'll gradually learn to appreciate them. Some of them taste better than even fresh beef. To be honest, he didn't find that kind of aristocratic way of eating particularly appealing. Aunt Fei, on the other hand, liked it. Although she didn't say it, Li Xin could tell.

Since coming to the city, all the old supplies have been used up. I should still show my appreciation to my uncle, and also to Aunt Kongxiang. She has helped me a lot since I came to the city. I can't take Aunt Kongxiang for a fool. She is willing to help me and my family because she likes me. I can't take advantage of her and act innocent. Her kindness is her kindness, and I should also show my appreciation when it's time to do so.

She didn't need the expensive things, and he didn't have any money either, but he was an expert when it came to wild game, and he hadn't had any in a long time and missed it. Now that they had a yard, it would be great to invite Casey over for a barbecue that night. Luo Jin naturally invited her, but whether or not Casey could actually come was not up to him.

Li Xin found the black cat and asked Qi Badao to have someone deliver the barbecue equipment to his home. Damn it, this black cat is just as stingy as its owner. It insists on charging him a lira before it will do anything. Even Li Dou won't do it. Oh well, you can't skimp on anything when you're eating wild game. He's seen them at the market, and they're ridiculously expensive. He should save money where he can.

It had been a long time since I'd been to the countryside, and I really felt a sense of freedom. He knew this whole area like the back of his hand, and he had specially reserved a few game spots and dens. The best food was, of course, the succulent rabbit and the pufferfish, especially the pufferfish's hind legs, which were absolutely delicious whether grilled or made into ham.

As Li Xin thought about it, he actually started to crave it. He had long since run out of food at home. When he arrived at a few puffy markers, Li Xin's pupils turned pale white, but returned to normal after a while.

Damn, he's not home. He's probably out pretending to be something he's not doing. No worries, I'm planning to take them all this time. I'll roast two tonight, and the rest can be air-dried and made into cured meat since the weather's cooler. The fat in the pineapples is especially rich this time of year, and they taste delicious.

The tunneling expert, humming a tune while chewing on a blade of grass, awaited dinner, hoping to return soon. He needed to buy some cumin and other seasonings back in the city; the food culture in Tianjing was quite good, perhaps due to Luther's machinations, it was very diverse.

A few hundred meters away, two large pufferfish, followed by four smaller ones, hopped and skipped happily with an air of nonchalance. It was clear they had eaten their fill and were well-fed. They headed towards their nest. Li Xin, perched in the tree, had already spotted the little cuties and was waiting for them.

Before long, the bonfire was hung on the pole. Li Xin also chopped some wood. This wood was chopped into pieces, which burned for a long time and produced little smoke, making it good for charcoal. He used to burn this when he was in the underground city, but now that he was in the city, there were even better coal blocks.

However, it's best to use this kind of fragrant wood for barbecuing.

The small ones are roasted and eaten, while the large ones can be air-dried to make cured meat. I also got two Enchantress Rabbits, which are also a unique delicacy. They come from different worlds and are of different breeds, but the taste is just as amazing. Enchantress Rabbits have a very high market price and are a favorite of the nobility.

When they returned laden with their spoils, Aunt Fei had already prepared the side dishes. Casey stared wide-eyed at Li Xin's haul. "Did you raid a house?" she asked.

"Wow, what an adorable bunny!" Xueyin exclaimed happily, having seen the bunny again.

Casey's eyes lit up too, "She's really cute."

Li Xin was stunned. Should he handle it properly before bringing it back, so as not to affect their appetite?

"Sister Casey, this, this is so delicious!" Lin Xueyin said excitedly. Compared to the fluffy meat, the charming rabbit was even more delicious and sweet.

Li Xin thought to himself that things were going to get bad; a young lady like Casey probably couldn't handle this.

“Really? I’ve always heard it’s delicious. I have to try it today!” Casey laughed, then glared at Li Xin. “What kind of look is that? I told you, I’m a Night Watchman, a proper old Night Watchman. I prefer a mature body to an interesting soul!”

"I like it too, sis. I'll go take care of it right away." Li Xin gave a thumbs up. Sister Casey is pretty fierce.

For some reason, Aunt Fei's face turned a little red, and her slender legs trembled slightly.

Kids who grew up in the dungeon aren't pretentious. The Enchantress Rabbit is the best meat Yukine has ever eaten. She's lucky today too. These things are extremely difficult to catch. It's also because Li Xin hasn't been there in a long time, and these guys have let their guard down a bit.

Lin Fei skillfully prepared various side dishes and seasonings, her back exuding a mature aura. Casey and Lin Xueyin were in charge of the barbecue equipment, while Li Xin went to the back to process the wild game, something Li Xin was very familiar with.

The puffs were quickly prepared and cut into pieces according to their parts. We definitely can't eat that many today, so we need to stock up.

Then came the lively barbecue party. "Uncle Luo, are you coming?"

“He has work to finish, and I have to go back to work after I finish eating.” Casey pursed her lips. Luo Jin really was always a loner. It seemed that his last visit here was a special case. Casey thought there would be another exception, but it didn’t happen. She would go to the bar for a drink after she finished eating.

Li Xin nodded and began to prepare. The yard was filled with laughter and the aroma attracted the neighbors, but none of them dared to disturb them when they saw Casey. Lin Fei gestured for Li Xin to grill some meat to send to the neighbors, since there was plenty of meat this time.

Although Li Xin wasn't familiar with them, Lin Fei was very familiar with everyone. Plates of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside of the fluffy meat were packed up, and the neighbors were all very warm and polite. However, Li Xin felt that the older women were looking at him strangely, and some were asking about Casey, all of them being very gossipy.

The courtyard was filled with laughter and joy. Before long, Echo had stuffed her little belly full. After arriving in the city, the little girl's complexion improved, and her thin body gradually returned to normal. She no longer looked like a little girl with yellow hair.

After finishing her meal, Casey left, saying she had to work overtime.

Li Xin and Lin Fei understood each other without saying a word, and neither tried to stop her. Xueyin, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, quickly wilted again. Lin Fei had dragged her to study. In the teacher's words, this girl was using her intelligence in the wrong place. Instead of studying properly, she wanted to be the big sister all day long.

After packing his things, Li Xin returned to his room. During dinner, Casey mentioned that the city guards had already launched an investigation. In fact, there was no such theft that couldn't be found; it just depended on whether the city guards wanted to look for it. Receiving stolen goods and selling stolen items were both common channels. Of course, if the matter was serious, they would also have to use some methods, and coercion and bribery were inevitable.

Since it concerned Luo Jin, Casey was quite serious, even though she didn't know much about Hextech. In fact, most people only know how to use Hextech and aren't interested in its principles or structure.

The room had been cleaned spotlessly by Aunt Fei and still smelled faintly of fragrance. The blankets also smelled of sunshine. Li Xin comfortably flipped through a book about Luther.

This person truly enjoys high prestige in Lilong. Historically, most innovators like him are purged after leaving, but Luther still holds considerable prestige in Lilong.

(End of this chapter)