Fantasy: The Clan Chief Lies Down, His House Is Full of Emperors

Xu Qingzhou had originally planned to eat hot pot alone at noon, but since Su Xinyan was here, she decided to eat with her.

During his days of recuperation, Xu Qingzhou spent his time planting grass and flowers, walking his dog and fishing, and researching food and drink.

His hot pot is unique; from the dipping sauce to the side dishes, everything was meticulously researched by Xu Qingzhou.

Before she was even ready, Su Xinyan could smell the fragrance in the backyard.

"What a unique aroma."

Once cultivators reach the Profound Core Realm, they generally abstain from grains. Su Xinyan occasionally eats some spiritual fruits she grows herself or pastries she buys, but she hasn't eaten a proper meal in a long time.

Now, suddenly smelling this aroma, I actually feel hungry.

Since she was in the Xu family's residence, Su Xinyan didn't use her divine sense to investigate directly, but instead followed the scent.

Xu Qingzhou saw her and said, "Oh, I was just about to call you."

Su Xinyan smiled gently and stroked the hair beside her cheek.

"What are you doing? It smells so good."

Xu Qingzhou pointed to the small stool in front of the table.

"This is hot pot. Come and sit down. Everything is ready. Let's start eating."

Su Xinyan sat at the table, blinking her bright eyes as she looked at the various ingredients on the table, some familiar and some unfamiliar.

Xu Qingzhou picked up a plate of sliced ​​meat, poured it into the pot, and introduced it at the same time.

"This is the hind leg meat of the Crimson Flame Demon Sheep."

Then, the dishes were introduced one by one.

"These are beef balls made from the meat of Ice Soul Beef. They are hollow inside, so they are very bouncy. Be careful when you eat them."

"There are also fish balls made from bluefin bream, which taste very fresh."

"You should know about Zhu Guo, right? After Zhu Guo flowers, when the fruit is only the size of a peanut, you can pick it and make something similar to tofu, but with a more delicate and smooth texture, using the same method as making tofu. I call it jelly. Add some ice and juice and the taste is excellent, sweet and sour, smooth and tender. You can try it first."

The dishes on the table were plentiful, including meat and vegetables, all rich in spiritual energy, making them very suitable for cultivators.

If you use the meat of stronger demonic beasts, eating it can also enhance your physical strength and increase your cultivation level.

Su Xinyan picked up a small bowl of jelly, scooped out a piece with a spoon, and put it in her mouth.

"Mmm! Delicious!"

Su Xinyan's wide eyes were practically sparkling as she quickly finished the small bowl of jelly.

She wanted another bowl, but Xu Qingzhou quickly said, "Don't rush, this is just an appetizer, the main course is hot pot."

Xu Qingzhou prepared a dipping sauce for her.

Take some of the cooked Crimson Flame Demon Lamb out and put it in her bowl.

"Taste this."

After eating, Su Xinyan praised it repeatedly. Xu Qingzhou didn't need to say anything; she just picked whatever she wanted to eat.

She was someone who grew up in the Lingyue Sect and spent most of her life cultivating and training; how could she resist such temptation?

At this moment, Su Xinyan is not the pride of the Lingyue Sect, but just a foodie captivated by delicious food.

Xu Qingzhou thought to himself.

"In my past life, I read some early online novels where the protagonist could win over the female lead with just a piece of grilled meat. That was so unoriginal. My hot pot is at least a cultivator's version that I researched over several months. Isn't it better than their grilled meat?"

After guzzling several bowls, Su Xinyan finally realized her lapse in composure. A blush appeared on her fair face, and she slowed down her eating pace.

Suddenly, she thought of something, waved her hand, and took out a box.

"These are the spiritual fruits I grew; you should try some."

Xu Qingzhou didn't stand on ceremony and started eating as soon as he opened the box.

"These spiritual fruits may not be of much help to cultivation, but they taste quite good."

This shows that Su Xinyan is essentially a foodie, but her constitution hasn't been activated yet.

They ate and chatted, and finished the side dishes on the table in half an hour.

Xu Qingzhou waved his hand to clear the things off the table, and at the same time stirred up a breeze to dispel the smell of hot pot.

They also brought out some desserts and poured two cups of tea to cleanse the palate.

Su Xinyan was amazed by his smooth combo. "Are you always like this?"

Xu Qingzhou shook his head, "Today we'll have hot pot, tomorrow barbecue, and the day after stir-fry..."

Su Xinyan was speechless. This life was so comfortable that she was even a little envious.

After finishing her tea, Su Xinyan got up to go back to the backyard.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Master Xu. Today's meal is quite special."

She felt she wouldn't forget it anytime soon.

For some reason, being alone with other people makes Su Xinyan feel uncomfortable and nervous, but she doesn't have this problem when she's alone with Xu Qingzhou; in fact, she feels very relaxed.

Xu Qingzhou waved his hand, "No need to be polite. It's my duty to be the host. Besides, you can come over for a meal anytime in the future."

Su Xinyan felt that eating this meal today was fine, but she would feel a little embarrassed to eat it again later.

But the fragrance wafting in every day is simply irresistible.

It's like a valve; once it's opened, you can't stop it. You think about it every day at the appointed time.

As a result, Su Xinyan became Xu Qingzhou's dining buddy.

The rest of the Xu family didn't even know Su Xinyan existed. She usually stayed in the backyard, and when she occasionally went out, no one could detect her presence given her cultivation level.

In the blink of an eye, a month has passed.

After dinner, while drinking tea, Xu Qingzhou said, "The weather is quite nice today, how about we go for a walk?"

Su Xinyan initially wanted to refuse, as she had an instinctive aversion to going out, but considering the reason she was leaving the sect this time, she agreed anyway.

After finishing their tea, they left the Xu family together.

To avoid any unnecessary trouble, they all covered their faces with a thin layer of mist, so that their faces could not be seen unless they were face to face.

Seeing the pedestrians coming and going on the street, Su Xinyan subconsciously frowned, wanting to go back.

Xu Qingzhou noticed her unusual behavior. "There's a Moon Gazing Lake on the east side of the city. It's scenic and not crowded. How about we go there?"

Su Xinyan nodded.

They quickened their pace and arrived at Wangyue Lake in the east of the city. There weren't many people there, but quite a few people were fishing by the lake. Xu Qingzhou had fished there a few times before.

Sunlight spills across the tranquil lake, creating shimmering waves. Occasionally, a small boat glides by, carrying mostly young couples in love.

Xu Qingzhou rented a slightly larger boat. He and Su Xinyan sat facing each other in the boat, and could see the lake scenery through the windows on both sides.

Su Xinyan wore a light blue dress, her face was beautiful, a gentle breeze ruffled her hair, and her eyes were clear and captivating, revealing a profound tranquility.

The lake was as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. The small boat moved steadily forward under Xu Qingzhou's control. Su Xinyan sat quietly opposite him, admiring the beautiful scenery around her. She enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere.

Their eyes occasionally met, and slowly, a unique atmosphere spread throughout the cramped boat.

A gentle breeze blew by, and Su Xinyan's skirt swayed gently.

The wind tousled their hair and stirred their hearts.