The "small portion" here refers to a normal human portion, while the girl wanted an extra-large portion, which was divided into medium, large, and extra-large portions. The name of the portion was "whale," indicating that her appetite was not to be underestimated.
"Then let's buy a super-sized sashimi platter and sushi, and 15 pounds of beef... Let's go to the supermarket first! I'll leave the carrying to you!" Qin Jing said, as he really couldn't carry all that stuff back.
"Leave it to me!" Wang Zi said eagerly, drooling with envy.
“I’ll help too,” the whale said.
"I'll watch TV in my dorm and wait for you guys," Momo said.
"I understand. You'll get the dormitory key, Sister Mo. Do you know which room it is?" Qin Jing said.
"Of course, it's that building with the triangular roof! There were no humans here before, but monsters would see lights on upstairs at night. It was quite a famous story back then." Momo laughed as he recounted something that sounded rather scary.
"..." Qin Jing decided it was best not to overthink it. After giving one of the keys to Mo Mo, he led the two girls toward the supermarket.
After shopping at the supermarket, Qin Jing led the two girls, who were carrying large and small bags, back to their dormitory building.
The door was flung open, and they walked in, only to find Momo sitting on the sofa with her legs crossed, eating snacks she'd pulled from a drawer while watching TV. She acted completely at ease, as if the place were her own home.
However, according to the customs of the wolf clan, it seems that not only does Qin Jing's property belong to Mo Mo, the leader, but Qin Jing herself also seems to belong to Mo Mo.
After all, they had already licked it; this ritual was like humans making a blood oath or drinking from a shared cup.
However, Qin Jing didn't care much about this; instead, the television attracted his attention.
The TV is showing a fighting program, MUFC (Monster Fighting Championship).
On the wasteland, a Tyrannosaurus Rex over ten meters tall was fighting a King Kong of no less size. The King Kong's giant paw slammed into the ground, tearing the earth apart with tremendous force and creating a huge crater.
The Tyrannosaurus Rex leaped high to dodge, roared, turned around, and lashed out with its iron-whip-like tail, striking King Kong's head.
King Kong nimbly ducked and rolled on the ground, dodging the steel-like tail.
The Tyrannosaurus Rex kicked, its claws cutting a gash in the King Kong's eyelid.
However, King Kong seized the opportunity and actually used a joint lock to break off the Tyrannosaurus Rex's tail. A large section of bone protruded, and the latter half of the tail drooped to the ground.
The entire wasteland was ravaged by the battle between the two giant beasts, leaving it riddled with craters and cracks in some places, as if leading to a bottomless abyss.
Finally, King Kong seized an opening in the Tyrannosaurus Rex, lifted it up, and slammed it down into the crack.
The Tyrannosaurus Rex, trapped in the gap, kept kicking and swinging its claws, but it couldn't get out. King Kong stepped on its body, breaking off its claws and feet one by one. Finally, the Tyrannosaurus Rex lost consciousness and was judged to have lost.
With one eye gouged out, King Kong pounded his chest in front of the camera, venting his frustration loudly.
"Is this the highest fighting power among monsters?" Qin Jing was stunned, not expecting such a program. If there were more monsters like this, they could easily destroy Japan.
"Well, these days, the truly powerful demons are all forbidden from fighting in public due to the covenant. The fighters in these TV fighting competitions are only this strong," Momo said, looking rather bored.
"Could it be that you, Sister Momo, are even stronger than them?" Qin Jing then remembered that this young lady was the one who could kick a rhinoceros into the sky and punch a hole in the teaching building.
Mo Mosheng tapped Qin Jing's forehead and laughed, "Hehe, silly little brother, I can easily take on ten of you!"
“Yes! Those players are already very strong, but they're not on the same level as Big Sister. Big Sister is one of the Four Heavenly Kings!” Wang Zi ran out and said.
"The Four Heavenly Kings? Which one? Ma Dehua?" Qin Jing asked.
"I don't know what you're talking about? The Four Heavenly Kings are the four strongest demons studying at Penglai Academy. They are all powerful beings who could become great demons at any time!" Wang Zi said with great enthusiasm, clenching his fist.
"Wow! So Sister Momo is this amazing?" Qin Jing exclaimed in surprise as she looked at her sworn sister. Thinking about it now, it's no wonder that Qiongqi and Su Jiu treated her differently and even asked her to become sworn sisters with her.
"Hmph, I can admire my sister even more, little brother," Momo said with a smug smile.
"The disciples of our Wolf God Academy are all top-notch experts who can win in MUFC!" Wang Zi said proudly.
"Then why do you seem so weak?" Qin Jing asked Wang Zi.
After all, Qin Jing had seen quite a few monsters. Compared to the powerful monsters he had met, such as Qiongqi, Jiaotu, and Da Tengu, as well as the teachers at the academy, he could make a judgment about the strength of the monsters by comparing them with the student monsters at the academy.
In his eyes, in terms of the density and quality of demonic energy, Wang Zi's strength was probably a level higher than that of the tigers and jackals in the class, but he was completely incomparable to Mo Mo; they were not even on the same level.
"Woof..." Upon hearing Qin Jing's words, Wang Zi first lowered his ears, then jumped up and retorted, "What are you talking about! I'm still growing! Little Jing can't even lift the ingredients! Come with me to exercise!"
Qin Jing waved her hands and refused, saying, "No, no... I can't compare myself to a monster. If ordinary humans were to think that they could become stronger by running ten kilometers every day, doing 100 squats, and 100 push-ups, and even go bald while exercising, that person would definitely regret it..."
"The Wolf God Martial Arts Academy is a school of thought that focuses on the cultivation of 'qi,' which is different from the physical cultivation schools shown on TV. The cultivation of qi can make monsters with no physical advantage stronger, and even humans can become stronger," Mo Mo said.
Section 80, Chapter 15: Friendship for Cooking Together
"How about it? Want me to teach you a few tricks? Like shooting light waves from your hands, or flying into the sky, those are things you can do too," Momo said with a smile.
"Let's talk about it another time," Qin Jing waved his hand, after all, he just wanted to be a literary youth.
The human body has its limits. Athletes push their limits and gain glory, but the price is often a host of ailments by their thirties. People who do manual labor are prone to back injuries, and those who sit in front of a computer typing often suffer from cervical spondylosis.
This is what the proverb "too much of a good thing" means.
Although monsters have different constitutions than humans, Qin Jing still felt that Wang Zi was forcing himself.
"Hmph! Anyway, as long as I keep exercising, practice the martial arts passed down by the master of the Wolf God Academy, and eat well, I'll soon become a strong and beautiful woman like my older sister!" Wang Zi said, making a face at Qin Jing and clenching his fist.
"Is that so?" Qin Jing asked doubtfully. He really didn't know much about the martial arts of monsters. If it was like human fighting techniques, through decades of training, learning combat skills, improving resistance to blows, understanding the weaknesses of the body, and fully exercising and utilizing the muscles of various parts of the body, many fighting masters could exert combat power beyond that of ordinary people with a human body.
If monsters don't just rely on instinct and brute force, but learn combat skills through hundreds of years of training, could they also unleash combat power that surpasses the physical attributes of monsters?
Momo looked at the optimistic Wangzi with complicated emotions, remained silent for a while, and then said loudly, "Little brother, can we start cooking now? I'm hungry."
"Isn't it a snack you're eating... I know, I'll go prepare it now." Seeing Momo's look, Qin Jing understood what she meant and went into the kitchen.
Momo patted Wangzi's head and said praisingly, "Then let me give Wangzi a head pat as a reward for his hard work."
"Hehe, big sister!" Wangzi wagged its tail happily, acting coquettishly towards its sister.
Qin Jing, who had entered the kitchen, took out the ingredients one by one and arranged them, making preparations.
The sashimi and sushi were ready-made, so now he only needed to fry the steak. It was the same 5A Wagyu beef as the last time they had dinner together, a full fifteen pounds, which would keep him busy for a while.
"Xiaojing, I...I'll help too." Jing walked over, looking somewhat embarrassed and awkward as she stood alone with Momo and Wangzi.
"No need, Jing, you're a guest, just sit and wait for dinner," Qin Jing said, putting on an apron.
"Then I'll stay here, okay?" the whale asked hesitantly.
"Really? Then this time will be a special case. I'll let you be my assistant, Whale. While I'm preparing, let's chat." Qin Jing nodded and said with a smile.
"Mmm!" the whale replied with a cute smile.
“Whale, you’re a mermaid, and you love reading. You must have read the story about the fish leaping over the dragon gate.” Qin Jing said as she washed the side dishes and soaked the dried goods in warm water.
"Yes. It's the story of aquatic creatures climbing waterfalls in the sea and leaping over the Dragon Gate to transform into dragons," the whale nodded.
"Yes, fish try to swim upstream against the current to climb a waterfall with constantly cascading rapids. At first, they jump up only to be slammed back down. But after countless attempts, they discover where the water isn't so swift and where they can use the current to their advantage. The more they try, the better they understand the waterfall's structure. The fish that perseveres swim along the waterfall until the very end, leaping when necessary or waiting for the right moment when the current changes. Finally, they climb the waterfall and cross the Dragon Gate."
“There are indeed legends of aquatic creatures successfully transforming into dragons, such as those from the Yellow River region of China,” the whale said.
"Ah, what I want to say now is that trying to make contact is very important, whether it's between fish and waterfalls, or between people, and I believe it's the same for yokai who are very similar to humans."
"Huh?" the whale asked, puzzled.
"Relationships and ways of getting along between living beings are built through constant contact and interaction. Of course, having fun together is important, but encountering setbacks is also crucial. Don't be afraid to upset your friends; it's the only chance to find out what they dislike. Only when you care about and understand each other can a true friendship be established."
"Then... even if I do something that Xiaojing hates, she won't abandon me?" Whale asked softly.
"Ah! Of course, it's a promise. I'll be angry, but I definitely won't abandon you," Qin Jing said with a smile.
“Okay, then I will learn to express myself more,” Whale replied with a smile.
"Let's celebrate with this." Qin Jing washed her hands and carefully opened the sushi box without making a sound.
"Huh? Is that okay?" Whale asked Qin Jing in surprise.
"Of course! Sneaking food is a privilege of the chefs too," Qin Jing said with a wink and a smile.
"Pfft... Hahaha."
The boy and girl were secretly eating something, giggling softly together.
The whale smiled happily, finding the caviar in its mouth exceptionally fragrant, several times more delicious than anything it had ever tasted before.
With the experience from last time, Qin Jing was much more adept at the operation this time.
He prepared the side dishes, sliced them, sprinkled them with salt and black pepper, and worked on six frying pans at the same time. This time, he bought beef from the rib section near the bone and started frying ribeye steaks. The tender beef sizzled and the rich aroma filled the entire kitchen.
In addition, with the help of the whale, he only needed to plate and hand it out, and then concentrate on frying the meat.
Once the steaks filled more than ten plates, Qin Jing and Jing took them to the outdoor dining table.
"Dinner's ready!"
"Oh! I can't wait any longer."
"Xiao Jing! What a wonderful scent!"
Qin Jing set out knives and forks for Mo Mo and Wang Zi, and readily let them eat first.
Momo and Wangzi sat down without ceremony and began to eat heartily.
"Wow! This is so chewy, and the gravy is amazing! No wonder it's a cow specially bred for human consumption! I finally understand why Wangzi kept talking about it in his dreams after eating it!" Momo said, stuffing his mouth full.
"Woof! Right, right! Xiaojing's food is amazing!" Wangzi said, enjoying his meal.
"Little brother! Why don't you just come work as a chef at my house? I'll take care of you for the rest of your life!" Momo suggested.
"No, my cooking skills are just average. It tastes good because of the good ingredients." Qin Jing waved his hand. After all, his dishes wouldn't glow or make people blush or have their clothes explode.
However, seeing them enjoying their meal so much made Qin Jing, as the chef, quite happy.
"Jing, you should sit down and eat first. We'll get the last two trips done; I can handle it all by myself," Qin Jing said.
“No, I want to eat with Xiaojing,” Whale said firmly.
"Alright then! I'll leave the plate recycling to you. I'll go cook the rest of the steak," Qin Jing said, raising her hand.
“Okay!” Whale gave Qin Jing a high five and agreed with a smile.
After finishing her work, Qin Jing put the pan-fried steak and side dishes into the plates she had changed, and served them on the table, finally completing all her tasks.
"Then let's start eating," Qin Jing said to the whale.
"Mmm." The whale nodded obediently.
Besides the steak, there was also a large plate of sushi and a large wooden box containing sashimi on the table. The thin slices of sashimi looked translucent under the light.
Whale handed a piece of sushi to Qin Jing and recommended, "This is delicious, come and try it, Xiao Jing."
"Thank you, caviar sushi." Qin Jing put it in her mouth. The plump sturgeon roe burst open on her tongue, and an indescribable deliciousness exploded, spreading throughout her mouth with the juices, leaving her with an unforgettable aftertaste.
Qin Jing thought to herself, "Truly worthy of its reputation as one of the three great delicacies of the West! Perhaps it was all worth coming to this demon world of Penglai just for this meal. I really want Xiao Kui and her parents to try it too."
"And this too, I recommend it too. And this as well!" Seeing Qin Jing's satisfied expression, Whale became even more eager to hand out food.
"That's enough, that's enough! Whale, you should eat too!" Qin Jing said quickly, looking at the food piling up higher and higher in the bowl.
"Okay." The whale then stopped and began to eat.
Whale, with sashimi and sushi in his hands, wasn't moving very fast, but he was eating at a speed that was in no way inferior to Sister Momo and Wangzi. The huge portions of sashimi and sushi were disappearing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Sister Momo, you should try this sushi too, it's delicious!"
"Oh my! It's so delicious, I can't stop eating it!"
"Wangzi, don't just focus on eating the meat, eat the vegetables on your plate too!"
"The disciples of the Wolf God Academy are all carnivores! They only need to eat a few bites of grass when they're sick, but I exercise diligently every day and never get sick, so it's okay for me not to eat it!" Wang Zi retorted.
"Then next time, I won't cook anything delicious for you." Qin Jing had read the Chronicles of Strange Monsters and Demons, and she knew that for transformed monsters, their diet was not much different from that of humans, and there was no such thing as them only eating meat.
"Woof... I know, I'll eat it, okay?" Wangzi said, giving in.
"Haha, that's a good kid!"
It felt like it had been a long time since so many people had eaten together so happily, and Qin Jing thoroughly enjoyed her meal.
At this moment, Jing tugged at Qin Jing's clothes.
Qin Jing turned around and saw that the other person was smiling very nicely at her. Whale seemed to have let go of his inhibitions and was no longer as reserved as before.
"Xiaojing, I'm so happy today, thank you," Whale said with a happy smile.
"Yes, it's good to express your feelings more frankly like this," Qin Jing encouraged.
"Xiao Jing, please stay by my side from now on and keep me company. As long as we're together, I'm sure I can make a lot of good friends too," Whale said with a smile.
"Sure." Qin Jing nodded with a smile. Of course, he wouldn't refuse such a good child's request.
"Xiaojing, I like you so much! Please date me with marriage in mind!" Whale said.
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