Douluo Continent: The Ice Dragon King Martial Soul, Ma Xiaotao is Addicted

"Hey Ye Chen, this skewer should be ready now, you can try it first."

Xiao Xiao used a clean, large leaf as a mat, picked up a skewer of golden-brown grilled ribs, and handed it to Ye Chen. Her voice was soft and gentle, with a hint of self-satisfaction.

"Yes, thank you, Xiao Xiao."

Ye Chen smiled and took it, blowing on it to warm it up.

The warmth of the meat skewers wafted through the leaves, and the aroma filled my nostrils.

He took a bite; the outer skin had a slightly sweet and crispy honey flavor, while the meat inside was extremely tender and juicy. The simple saltiness brought out the natural freshness of the meat, just right.

"The cooking time was perfect, and the taste was fantastic! My daughter Xiaoxiao is a really good cook!"

Ye Chen praised her sincerely, giving Xiao Xiao an approving look without reservation.

Xiao Xiao immediately smiled happily, her eyes curving into crescents, as if she had received the best reward, and she worked even harder to turn the grill.

"smell good!"

Wang Dong couldn't help but sniff, looking at the tempting golden-yellow meat skewers in Xiao Xiao's hand, "They don't look too difficult, I'll give it a try!"

She imitated Xiao Xiao, got up, picked up a few skewers of fresh ingredients, carefully brushed on the sauce, and then placed them with great flair in the center of the grill where the fire was strongest.

Ye Chen watched from the side, a faint smile playing on his lips. He didn't say anything, but simply savored the food in his hand.

However, Wang Dong's hopes were quickly dashed by reality.

The buzzing sound did start, but it seemed a bit too rapid.

She was so focused on the ingredients that she forgot to flip them over.

When she felt the meat was almost cooked, and picked up a skewer of meat with a hint of anticipation, a distinct burnt smell immediately entered her nostrils.

"oops!"

Wang Dong gasped and hurriedly picked up the skewer of meat.

The once tender pieces of meat had turned black on the side closest to the grill, and emitted an unpleasant smell.

The charred remains seemed to be silently mocking her first attempt.

"Pfft..."

A suppressed laugh came from the side.

Wang Dong turned his head and met Xiao Xiao's bright, sparkling eyes.

Xiao Xiao tried hard to put on a serious face, but the crescent-shaped corners of her eyes and her slightly trembling shoulders completely betrayed her.

She quickly covered her mouth with her hand, but the muffled giggles still escaped through her fingers, and her shoulders trembled.

"Xiao Xiao!"

Wang Dong's cheeks flushed red instantly, like the sunset on the horizon.

She stared at Xiao Xiao, somewhat embarrassed, her voice rising a few decibels involuntarily, "What are you laughing at? I... I've never done this before, it's normal to be unfamiliar with it!"

Looking at the string of failed works in her hand, she was both angry and ashamed, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

"Okay, okay, I won't laugh, I won't laugh..."

Xiao Xiao tried hard to suppress her laughter, put down the skewers in her hand, moved closer to Wang Dong, and said with a smile, "Well... I'll teach you, okay?"

"Look, here you go!"

Xiao Xiao picked up a new skewer of meat and demonstrated as she spoke, her voice clear and crisp. "First of all, the heat can't be too high, especially the middle part. It looks hot, but it's actually the easiest to burn."

Place it like this, a little to the side, in a place where the temperature is even.

She placed the meat skewers slightly inside the edge of the grill.

"Then, don't brush on too thick a layer of sauce, just a thin layer is enough..."

Wang Dong stared intently at Xiao Xiao's movements, not missing a single detail.

Ye Chen sat quietly to the side, watching this scene with a smile.

Xiao Xiao was like a seasoned young apprentice, patient and meticulous;

Wang Dong is like a student with a strong thirst for knowledge, with a stubbornness that refuses to admit defeat and a touch of clumsy cuteness.

However, Ye Chen's smile quickly faded.

"Ye Chen, try this one, it's only half burnt!"

Wang Dong held out his masterpiece to Ye Chen, looking at him expectantly. Ye Chen: ...

……

……

Time flies by.

The last rays of the setting sun finally burned away the clouds on the horizon.

After Ye Chen had eaten and drunk his fill, he stood up, brushed off the bits of grass and wood that clung to his clothes, looked at the sky, and said with a smile, "Let's spend the night here."

"camping?"

Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao looked up at the same time, a hint of surprise flashing across their faces, which then turned into a little shyness.

"Here...?"

Wang Dong looked around at the mountains and forests that were gradually fading into the twilight, his voice hesitant.

Although she knew that Ye Chen was there and that it would be absolutely safe, the thought of spending the night alone with him in the wild still made her heart flutter.

Xiao Xiao's cheeks flushed slightly. She subconsciously looked at Wang Dong, then quickly glanced at Ye Chen, and asked in a low voice, "Is there only one tent?"

"Yes, one is enough."

Ye Chen had already skillfully cleared a flat area of ​​ground and set up the tent frame.

Watching Ye Chen skillfully set up the tent, Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao exchanged a glance, both seeing the same shyness and a hint of barely perceptible anticipation in each other's eyes.

Although I was shy, deep down I seemed to feel that this wasn't so bad.

After all, both of them knew that Ye Chen liked being in the wild...

Well, at least this place is very remote, there's practically no one around, so it's not impossible...

Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong exchanged a glance, then quickly looked away, but their ears were both noticeably flushed.

The tent was quickly set up, its dark canvas resembling a small fortress in the dim light.

Ye Chen then took out a thick moisture-proof mat and a fluffy, soft sleeping bag from his soul tool and laid them inside. Having done all this,
He then said to Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao, "It's getting late. Let's cultivate for a while while we're still in good shape. Let me see if you've made any progress lately."

Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao naturally understood what he meant.

Although the shyness from before had not completely faded, the desire to cultivate immediately took over.

The two of them followed Ye Chen into the tent.

soon……

A vast amount of primordial energy from heaven and earth began to sweep across the land.

Although resonance did not significantly increase Ye Chen's cultivation speed.

But for Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao, it was a huge improvement.

……

……

"Ye Chen, I've broken through!"

"Me too!"

Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong's surprised voice rang out from inside the tent.

The two were already on the verge of a breakthrough, and with Ye Chen's help, it was a natural progression.

Moreover, they hadn't experienced such a terrifying cultivation speed in a long time, so they were naturally thrilled.

"Alright, alright, get some rest. I'll be free these next few days and can spend some quality time with you all," Ye Chen said with a smile.

"Hehe, Ye Chen, you're the best~"

"Boom~"

The tent was pitch black, with only a faint glow from the campfire filtering through the cracks.

The two dresses that had been taken off were neatly folded and placed in a corner of the tent.

The two of them lifted their sleeping bags almost simultaneously and, like two nimble little fish, quickly darted inside.

(End of this chapter)