Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Chapter 412 Leng Yaozhu's Guilt
"Oh? Have you tried it?" Leng Yaozhu asked, seeing that Lu Jun seemed to know. "If you've already tried it, then it doesn't seem like there's much of a surprise in it."

"Um, I ate here once with Di Yue before," Lu Jun answered honestly, then a look of reminiscence appeared on his face, "I have to say, the taste was absolutely delicious."

"Well... how about I take you to eat at another place? There are plenty of good breakfast options in Mingdu," Leng Yaozhu asked considerately.

"No need, no need," Lu Jun quickly waved his hand and laughed, "This is the place, the food is so good, I'll never get tired of it. Besides, we need to hurry to the far north after we finish eating."

Leng Yaozhu nodded, gracefully tossing her long hair:
"That's right, business is more important."

The two walked side by side towards the grilled fish restaurant. The restaurant was indeed very busy; even though it wasn't peak mealtime yet, it was already about 80% full.

The rich, mouthwatering aroma emanates from the sizzling, golden-brown grilled fish.

The two found a relatively quiet corner to sit down. Leng Yaozhu was clearly a regular here, as she skillfully picked up the menu and ordered several different flavors.

After receiving Lu Jun's affirmative reply, "I'm fine with anything, teacher, it's up to you," she directly ordered ten of each flavor, showing her generosity.

The key to delicious grilled fish lies in the precise control of the heat.

Ten thousand years ago, Huo Yuhao relied on his powerful mental strength to control the temperature of the fire.

Ten thousand years later, people used soul guidance technology to replicate Huo Yuhao's superb fish-grilling skills.

After the food was baked, the waiter placed it on Lu Jun Leng Yaozhu's table, said "Enjoy your meal," and then turned and left.

Lu Jun's eyes were fixed on the grilled fish.

The fish skin is crispy and fragrant, glistening with an enticing sheen, while the fish meat inside remains incredibly tender, brimming with rich juices.

Lu Jun couldn't wait any longer. He grabbed the grilled fish and took a bite. The crispy and fragrant skin and the tender and juicy fish meat blended perfectly in his mouth. The flavors of various secret seasonings bloomed layer by layer. It was simply the ultimate enjoyment.

Lu Jun ate with great relish, thoroughly enjoying his meal.

Although I eat quite a lot in the canteens of the academy and the Spirit Pagoda, the food in the canteens always has a common problem: in order to supply on a large scale, the taste is always kept at a safe but unsurprising level.

The main purpose of eating there is to fill one's stomach and replenish energy.

But at this moment, this grilled fish is the real treat that touches the taste buds and brings pure joy.

Lu Jun's face flushed slightly as he ate the delicious grilled fish, and fine beads of sweat even appeared on his forehead. He ate with great satisfaction, his face glistening with sweat, and he was so engrossed in the meal that he almost swallowed his tongue as well.

As he ate, he thought to himself: No wonder the legendary senior Huo Yuhao was able to win over so many female admirers with his grilled fish skills back then, well, this is really delicious.

Let's find a chance to have a meal together with Gu Yuena next time.

Leng Yaozhu ate much more elegantly and gracefully than Lu Jun, but she ate quickly, clearly very satisfied with the delicious food.

At this moment, the master and apprentice put aside their identities and worries, chatting and laughing, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

The couple, in particular, were strikingly attractive, drawing envious and admiring glances from many diners. After enjoying the sumptuous and delicious grilled fish breakfast, Leng Yaozhu elegantly wiped her mouth and paid the bill with satisfaction.

Afterwards, the two returned to the dark red soul-guided luxury car.

Leng Yaozhu skillfully started the vehicle, slowly channeling her immense soul power into it.

"Hold on tight, we're about to set off."

The Soul-Guided Luxury Car let out a low roar, transformed into a streak of red light, and sped away from the bustling Mingdu, racing along the high-speed Soul-Guided Highway leading north.

The atmosphere inside the car was warm and quiet, with only the deep, steady hum of the engine and the blurry light and shadow of the scenery rushing past the window.

Leng Yaozhu rested her hands casually on the steering wheel, her gaze fixed on the straight road ahead. After a moment of silence, she suddenly spoke softly, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible unease and guilt:
"Lu Jun... have you ever blamed your teacher in your heart? Do you think your teacher... is a very irresponsible person?"

As she spoke, she turned her head slightly, a clear sense of guilt on her pretty face, and looked at Lu Jun sitting in the passenger seat.

"Thinking back on it, over the years, apart from the time when you were first brought home and stayed there, it seems like... it's been a long time since we've been able to sit down quietly like this and have a proper chat, and we haven't really spent much time with you."

"I always have endless tasks to handle and meetings to attend..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun turned his head to look at Leng Yaozhu's profile, which was filled with self-reproach. Without hesitation, he shook his head and comforted her gently but firmly:
"Teacher, you're overthinking it. I've never thought of it that way."

He explained earnestly:
"As the deputy tower master of the Spirit Pagoda and the head of the Leng family, you don't have much time to begin with. You have a huge workload to handle every day, and there are countless things that require your decision-making. This is perfectly normal. You have absolutely no need to feel guilty about it."

Lu Jun smiled, a sincere and warm smile filled with deep gratitude:

"If it weren't for you, teacher, bringing me back from the edge of the far north, giving me a warm home, and providing me with the best living environment and cultivation resources, I'm afraid... I wouldn't be who I am today."

He paused, his tone becoming somewhat wistful, even tinged with a self-deprecating humor:
"I might be struggling to survive in some corner right now, worrying about the most basic resources."

“But…” Leng Yaozhu was not completely comforted. She insisted, “Your achievements and status today are mostly due to your amazing talent and extraordinary efforts.”

"The teacher didn't actually help much."

“But it was you, teacher, who gave me a starting point far beyond what ordinary people could achieve.” Lu Jun emphasized, “Without this high starting point and unreserved support from you, even if I had a lot of talent, where would I get the opportunity and platform to strive for and showcase it?”

He looked out the window at the scenery rushing by, his voice calm yet carrying a knowing understanding of the world:

"In this day and age, there is no shortage of geniuses."

"But all the top resources and opportunities have long been firmly controlled by the major powers."

"A person without a background or connections, no matter how talented, will find it difficult to make a name for themselves and may be buried or even stifled before they can show their talent."

(End of this chapter)