Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

"Oh no, just do it!"

"Okay then~"

Qian Renxue couldn't refuse, so she did as she was told.

"Yes! That's it! Raise the sword higher! Increase the output of your soul power!"

As he spoke, he began taking out some kitchen utensils.

"You want me to light your way!?" Qian Renxue found it utterly unbelievable. She was now a human-shaped light bulb, and not only could she provide light, but the divine power of her Angelic Martial Soul could also repel mosquitoes and insects!

(Just kidding! It's so useful! Why not use it! — Thousand Water Douluo)

"No problem! Xiaoxue, let me set it up!"

"Are you really going to cook with all those pots and spatulas?"

"That's right! Let me show you my cooking!"

Before long, Qian Shui had set up his Douluo Continent-themed camping kitchen set, except for the lack of a gas stove and an induction cooker.

"Quick, help me start a fire!"

Qian Shui pulled out a huge pile of firewood and instructed Qian Renxue to start a fire.

"what?!"

The Angelic Martial Soul possesses both divine and fiery characteristics; it can emit light and ignite fire. Qian Shui truly embodies the pragmatic nature of the Chinese people to the extreme!

"Hurry up! Once you've done that, you won't have to hold it up anymore!"

Although Qian Renxue understood Qian Shui's unconventional personality, she had never seen such a whimsical approach and such a way of using martial spirit.

However, Qian Renxue wasn't the type to be pretentious. She lit it anyway, since everyone who had used the Angel brand lighter said it was great!

The fire lit up, and Qian Shui used a stick to adjust the structure of the fire, making it burn more efficiently.

"You're the one who's really impressive. If I had this skill in the Star Dou Great Forest, I wouldn't have needed to start a fire by rubbing sticks together at the beginning. That guy almost wore his hands out just to get a tiny spark!"

"Why did we choose her as our teacher in the first place! What's the use of regretting it now!"

"Uh...you can't say that..."

Chapter 40 Picnic

The issue between Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong is long-standing and extremely complex.

Qian Shui couldn't possibly protect Qian Xunji, nor can we say that Bibi Dong was completely without fault, after all, she was a mother after all.

Could he possibly use moral blackmail? Logically speaking, Bibi Dong has already exercised maximum restraint. After all, she could have chosen to die together with Qian Renxue. The fact that she suppressed her madness and pushed Qian Renxue away, preventing her from losing control and killing her herself, is already quite remarkable. Whether it's self-interest or emotion that takes precedence...

“Speaking of Bibi Dong, have you ever thought about…” Qian Shui blurted out.

"what?"

"Nothing much~ Just wait for the big meal!"

Qian Shui wondered if she had ever thought about why Bibi Dong acted this way. No mother doesn't love her child, and there must be a reason behind Bibi Dong's unusual behavior.

But I can't ask, that would be inappropriate, the reason behind it is too cruel for Qian Renxue! Especially before Qian Xunji was about to die.

At this moment, Qian Renxue didn't think much about it and just sat quietly by the folding table and chairs prepared by Qian Shui, waiting.

'Xiao Shui has really changed a lot!'

Qian Renxue watched Qian Shui's carefree yet skillful knife work as he perfectly chopped vegetables, feeling somewhat dazed. Six years had passed in the blink of an eye. Back then, she was just a little girl who often cried, and Qian Shui had taken care of her like an older brother.

Although Qian Renxue didn't want to admit it, Qian Shui was indeed more mature than her and more like an elder. Back then, Qian Shui was serious, rigid, and stubborn, often keeping to herself in the library.

Before the age of six, Qian Shui was extremely cautious. After all, he had just arrived in a strange world and was afraid. This was not Earth, and he was afraid that he might accidentally die in some ditch.

But everything changed after her martial soul awakened. Qian Renxue's talent was so strong that all living beings in the world were terrified of her!

Therefore, she cannot run, laugh, go to school, or act silly like ordinary people! Even other geniuses are far from qualified to stand shoulder to shoulder with her!

So she was very lonely, and this loneliness may accompany her for the rest of her life.

But Qian Shui is different; he is truly exceptional! Whether it's his boundless imagination, the miracle of Xing Dou's return, or his fighting prowess that rivals hers!

Besides her parents and relatives, Qianshui was like an indispensable star in her life, and her most precious friend.

"What are you thinking about? Come and serve the dishes!"

Qian Shui simply made a hot pot, a kind of mixed stew, and also put a lot of large meat skewers of thousand-year-old soul beasts on the barbecue grill.

"Good~"

This is what makes Qian Shui different; he's become much more unrestrained than he was before he was six, and his otaku tendencies have largely returned.

This is something Qian Renxue finds hard to accept. For example, he went to the Kingdom of Silves to fight spirits just to skip school. He also likes to look at pretty girls with a strange gaze, especially the one with white hair!

She was a little scared by Qianshui's changes. She didn't understand anything else, but she couldn't be wrong about the feelings Qianshui had after getting close to others.

Just like everyone says, Qian Shui will get married and have children sooner or later, and the person he marries will most likely be a girl he's close to. When that time comes, Qian Shui will definitely want to move out like a normal couple, and she will naturally be alone again.

"It really smells delicious!"

"Of course! I found some of the spices in the Star Dou Great Forest. But I was also able to bring back a lot thanks to the spatial soul tool! This thing is really useful; I must study its workings thoroughly later!"

Qian Renxue nodded, but there was one more thing she hadn't forgotten: "You can begin now."

She didn't stand on ceremony and started eating on her own, while simultaneously directing Qian Shui to begin his performance.

"Fine, whatever."

The night breeze was a bit chilly, but thankfully, with my soul power enhanced, I didn't feel that way anymore.

"The wind is rising, so let's make it 'The Wind Rises'!"

"Walking and stopping along the way, following the traces of the boy's drifting journey..."

This is a love song, but different people will have different feelings when they listen to it. Qian Shui used to hear it as a farewell song, but now when he sings it, what comes to mind is the dean.

……

"Sasha, can you smell it? It smells so good!" Not only Qian Shui and the others, but Feng Jingyi and Chen Sha also came out to exercise that day.

Feng Jingyi had a strong, vague feeling of breakthrough, but she just couldn't grasp it, so she pulled Chen Sha out with her.

So this is just a coincidence?

As they approached, they heard Qian Shui playing the piano and singing.

Perhaps the Douluo language isn't as expressive as the Chinese language, but the emotions can still be conveyed well after translation.

"I was once overwhelmed by the vastness of the world, and also lost in my daydreams within it...~"

"This is... Xiao Shui?" Chen Sha was the first to recognize the owner of the voice.

"Shh~"

They had never heard a song like this before; Douluo Continent was completely clueless in this regard!

"In the name of love, are you still willing?"

After singing with a slightly heavy heart, Qian Shui could only sigh at the life of the dean.

He knew that relationships were a cruel thing; some people could have a happy and fulfilling life, some could have a life full of joy and sorrow, but most people could only become background figures.

Qian Daoliu and the Dean were destined to be apart. From beginning to end, he could only be an adopted child looking up at the sun in his heart, never having the chance or courage to speak out! But how much better off could Qian Daoliu himself be?

Clap clap clap! Applause suddenly rang out.

"Xiao Shui~ I never expected this! Not only are you good at fighting, but you're also an expert in this area! And I've never heard anyone sing this song before, you didn't write it yourself, did you!?"

Feng Jingyi and Chen Sha appeared. Feng Jingyi seemed to feel a bit like a stranger in a strange land, while Chen Sha shed tears.

"So touching! Xiao Shui, this kind of love is truly moving!"

"Alright, alright, you and Yu Zhou will definitely have a long and happy marriage~ Don't cry, Sasha~"

"Uh…"

Their arrival felt somewhat like uninvited guests, since Qian Shui had only prepared one meal.

"Come, come, class monitor, Sister Sasha, have a seat~ have a seat~" As the saying goes, guests are always welcome, and Qianshui was not stingy with her presence.

"Xiaoxue, please entertain the guests. I'll prepare two more dishes!"

Qian Shui first poured some hot tea, although he didn't know if people from Douluo drank hot tea, since only people from China drank boiled water.

But he hadn't studied how people from Douluo Continent treated guests, so he had no choice but to go along with the host's arrangements!

Under the bewildered gazes of the three girls, Qian Shui pressed Feng Jingyi and Chen Sha down to sit, while she took out the ingredients and busily started cooking.

Qian Shui was working hard to flip the pot from behind, while the three girls stared at each other, especially Feng Jingyi and Qian Renxue, while Chen Sha was rather bewildered.

As the saying goes, three women make a drama, and while these three may not quite reach the level of women, they're pretty close.

"Little sister~ are you really Qianshui's older sister?" Feng Jingyi made the first move, since Qianshui hadn't called her "older sister" just now.

“Hmm~ yeah~” Qian Renxue replied rather innocently.

"That Qian Shui didn't call you 'sister' just now~"

"He never called me that~ And I'm older than him, so of course I'm the older sister~"

"You don't look like they're related by blood. Are you all children from an orphanage?"

"Um...he is, I'm not~"

"Alright, alright, Xiaoxue, come and add more firewood!"

"Good~"

Qian Shui sensed something was wrong. Feng Jingyi was almost able to find out Qian Renxue's identity, which was something she couldn't possibly know.

Soon, Qian Shui made a simple boiled beef dish and a large amount of grilled lamb skewers.

'It's a pity there's no beer, otherwise it would be perfect!'

"Class monitor, Sister Sasha, come quick, try my cooking! It's definitely better than the cafeteria food!"

As the saying goes, "A person who eats rice has a rice-eating soul," and no one in the world can resist the temptation of delicious food, unless you're faking it!

So in no time, all the food was gone.