Mu Xue and Mu Xue

"Lin Mo! Mu Xue! You're back! How was the result of your participation in the competition? Did you win the championship?"

The shop owner shouted enthusiastically to the two people who had just entered the store, his eyes full of anticipation as if he was waiting for some great news.

"Hahaha! Of course I won the championship. This isn't my first day back, so I'm having a barbecue to celebrate. Your barbecue is truly something I never get tired of!"

Lin Mo laughed heartily, his laughter full of pride. Mu Xue also nodded beside him, her little face filled with excitement.

"Haha! Great! Great! Winning the championship is great! Winning the championship is great! Today is my treat, all you can eat is barbecue!"

The shop owner's face flushed with excitement, and he made this bold decision with a wave of his hand.

But just after he said that we could eat as much barbecue as we wanted and it would be his treat, my heart skipped a beat and I felt a little regretful.

Because three more people were walking towards Lin Mo's table.

"Awaited!"

Yun Yufei greeted everyone with a bright smile and sat down familiarly, looking as relaxed as if he had returned home.

The other two, Yan Liyu and Ziyuan, did not say anything. They just nodded slightly with a smile on their faces and sat down one after another.

There was a hint of mischief in Yan Liyu's smile, while Ziyuan was as elegant as ever with a hint of coldness.

The shop owner instantly regretted offering to treat them. He had originally thought that Lin Mo, a half-grown child with two small children, would not be able to eat much, so he boldly offered to treat them. But now three more people came, which was completely different from what he expected. If this continued, he would definitely suffer a great loss!

"Hahaha! Boss, do you want to treat me again?"

Lin Mo saw what the shop owner was thinking and deliberately joked.

The muscles on the shop owner's face twitched, and he struggled in his heart. Finally, he gritted his teeth and made a decision. Words spoken are like water spilled, so how can they be taken back?

Besides, he had just won the championship, so he couldn't lose face. So the shop owner gritted his teeth and agreed: "Please! Of course! Everyone, eat as much as you want today!"

"Haha, no need, it's not easy for the boss to make money, no need for you to treat me!"

Lin Mo said with a smile, his eyes showing sincerity.

When the boss heard this, he felt a little embarrassed and scratched his head. Then he quickly turned around and walked away to prepare the barbecue.

After a while, a plate of sizzling and fragrant barbecue was served on the table. The tempting color and aroma instantly filled the air, making people salivate.

By the way, a plate of exquisite side dishes was also served, with emerald green color dotted on the plate, which was very tempting.

"Why aren't you two talking?"

Lin Mo looked at Ziyuan and Yan Liyu and asked doubtfully.

These two people haven't said a word since they sat down, while Yun Yufei, who came with them, was chatting enthusiastically with Mu Xue and Wang Jie, talking and laughing. This sharp contrast made Lin Mo feel very strange.

Yan Liyu and Ziyuan looked at each other, their eyes filled with disdain and ridicule for each other, like two arrogant little animals, neither of them willing to submit to the other, but both stubbornly pursed their lips and said nothing.

So Yun Yufei had to explain it.

"Actually, it was like this. On the way here, Ziyuan said Yan Liyu was talkative. Yan Liyu disagreed, so the two of them started arguing and made a bet that whoever spoke first would lose. And then this is what you see."

Yun Yufei shrugged helplessly, his face full of laughter and tears at the two people's childish behavior.

"Uh... well."

After hearing this, Lin Mo couldn't help but twitch his lips, thinking to himself: Why is my Master Ziyuan sometimes like a child!

The few of them ate barbecue for a while, and the lively atmosphere spread in the aroma of barbecue.

Finally, Ziyuan couldn't bear it anymore. She cleared her throat and spoke.

"There's an important event happening at the academy tomorrow morning. You can come to the academy early and wait."

Ziyuan's voice was clear and pleasant. Before she could finish, Yan Liyu interrupted her impatiently, as if he had heard great news: "Haha! You lost! You talk too much! Hahaha!" He was so excited as if he had won the lottery.

"Don't interrupt! There will be an execution tomorrow morning. If you want to see it, come early."

Ziyuan gave Yan Liyu a cold look and said unhappily.

"What sinner?"

Mu Xue put down the barbecue in her hand, blinked her big eyes, and asked curiously, looking like a curious kitten.

"Those people from Fengshuang City who captured the demon cubs without permission last time have violated the contract signed between humans and the demons. This is a serious crime, so they will be executed. Remember to come when the time comes."

Ziyuan said this with a serious face, his eyes showing condemnation of this breach of contract.

For some reason, when Lin Mo heard this, he suddenly felt an inexplicable ominous premonition in his heart. It felt like an invisible hand was gently pulling at his heart.

He frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing through his mind, but soon, he relaxed again, thinking: There shouldn't be any problem, after all, Ziyuan is here! With her around, it was like having a magic needle that stabilized the sea, making people feel at ease.

As for Yan Liyu, it seemed as if he had not heard what had just been said. He was still immersed in the joy of defeating Ziyuan and could not extricate himself.

His brilliant smile was as bright as the sun, and he kept grinning.

"Hahaha! So much talk!"

He laughed and shouted at Ziyuan, his voice echoing in the air with a bit of childish pride.

"Shut up!"

Ziyuan frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes, and she scolded coquettishly.

Her cold face had a bit more vivid color at this moment, like a ripple on the calm lake.

"No, no, no, just a little bit."

Yan Liyu completely ignored Ziyuan's scolding, made a naughty face at her, and continued to shout with a grin, looking like a naughty boy who would never grow up.

"Let's fight again if you dare! I won't lose this time!"

Ziyuan was completely enraged by Yan Liyu's attitude. She bit her lips, with the flame of fighting spirit burning in her eyes. She glared at Yan Liyu fiercely and spoke loudly.

Yan Liyu did not answer, but just raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a confident and cunning smile, and then slowly closed his mouth.

The air around seemed to freeze at this moment. This silent action undoubtedly proved that the new game had begun.

After the two started the game, the atmosphere, which had just been as lively and lively as a burning bonfire, quickly became a little deserted, as if it had been extinguished by a sudden heavy rain.

Although Yun Yufei, Muxue and Wang Jie were still talking in low voices, their voices seemed so weak in this slightly empty environment, like a few fireflies in a cold night. The whole atmosphere was still filled with a desolate atmosphere, and even had a hint of indescribable weirdness.

Dinner passed slowly in this somewhat deserted and eerie atmosphere.

Everyone ate in silence, with only the occasional slight sound of dishes and chopsticks colliding, which seemed particularly abrupt in the silent atmosphere, like a discordant note suddenly ringing out in the quiet night.

"Are you all full? If you are, I will pay."

Seeing that everyone had almost finished eating, Lin Mo broke the silence and spoke softly.

His voice was particularly clear in the quiet environment, like a small stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

"Good~"

Except for Yan Liyu and Ziyuan, everyone else responded. Seeing that everyone else agreed, Lin Mo turned his attention to Ziyuan and Yan Liyu.

I saw that the two of them still didn't say anything, but just nodded frantically. The way they nodded vigorously looked a little funny, like two little puppets with a set program.

They nodded, which meant they were full, so Lin Mo stood up and paid the bill.

"Now that we've paid and eaten, let's go home and find our own mothers!"

After Lin Mo finished speaking, he waved to Mu Xue and led her towards home.

Their figures were stretched out under the light and gradually disappeared into the night.