"Alright," Liu Erlong obediently sat down, looking at the simple yet undeniably appetizing dishes before her.
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng handed her a pair of clean bamboo chopsticks and then sat down across from her, casually resting his arm on the edge of the table with a relaxed posture.
"Try it and see if it suits your taste."
"Mm."
Liu Erlong picked up the chopsticks, took a small bite of vegetables, and placed it in her mouth.
The crisp texture, accompanied by just the right amount of savory flavor, spread throughout Liu Erlong's mouth.
For a moment, Liu Erlong's eyes widened slightly. "The flavor is perfect—it retains the natural sweetness of the vegetables while adding an enticing smoky aroma..."
Liu Erlong never expected Dai Chengfeng's culinary skills to be so impressive, far exceeding her expectations.
With that thought, she quickly scooped up a small spoonful of clear soup, gently blew on it, and carefully sipped it.
It was still astonishing.
The soup was rich yet balanced, clearly prepared with great care. The warmth quickly spread from her stomach, slightly relaxing her tense nerves.
"How is it?" Dai Chengfeng's voice came with a smile.
"The taste is excellent," Liu Erlong praised softly. "Or rather, it completely exceeds my expectations!"
"I never imagined that you, the Fourth Prince of the Star Luo Empire, would have such talent!"
Dai Chengfeng, seeing Liu Erlong's astonished gaze, smiled contentedly. "I'm glad it suits your taste."
Then, he stopped talking and simply sat quietly across from her, legs crossed, watching her eat small bites.
Soon, Liu Erlong seemed uncomfortable under Dai Chengfeng's gaze, her cheeks slightly flushed. She couldn't help but say, "Dai Chengfeng, you should eat too."
"Watching you is enough for me."
Dai Chengfeng shook his head, his gaze still fixed on her face, a smile lingering on his lips.
"Watching me is enough?"
Liu Erlong was momentarily stunned, clearly not understanding what Dai Chengfeng meant, and looked at him in confusion.
Dai Chengfeng chuckled lightly. "Haven't you heard the phrase, 'a feast for the eyes'?"
Though this might be considered a cheesy line in his previous life, here in the Douluo Continent, such a straightforward compliment was something Liu Erlong had never experienced before.
She instinctively lowered her head. "Wh… what are you talking about…"
But deep inside, she couldn't help but feel a hint of unexpected joy and pride.
Dai Chengfeng knew when to stop; going further would be too oily. So, he simply continued to smile as he watched Liu Erlong.
Meanwhile, Liu Erlong also fell silent, quietly eating her meal, the blush on her ears lingering for a long time.
After finishing, Liu Erlong put down her chopsticks.
She looked at Dai Chengfeng, took a deep breath, and her expression turned serious. "Dai Chengfeng, I lost our bet earlier. I owe you one favor."
"That's right!" Dai Chengfeng nodded.
"So… what do you want me to do?"
"Do? Hmm…"
Upon hearing Liu Erlong's question, Dai Chengfeng didn't answer immediately but lightly stroked his chin.
His earlier bet with Liu Erlong had been a spur-of-the-moment decision, and he hadn't truly thought about what he wanted her to do.
Thus, suddenly being asked, Dai Chengfeng's mind raced, many thoughts flashing through his head…
"What should I ask Liu Erlong for?"
"The core techniques of the unrefined Triple Fusion Skill?"
"A large sum of money, rare pills, exclusive soul skills… or even take advantage of the situation to get closer to her?"
But soon, these thoughts were all suppressed by Dai Chengfeng.
These things could enhance his strength temporarily and bring benefits, but they were only… temporary!
What did he truly want?
Thinking about it, Dai Chengfeng's gaze fell on Liu Erlong's slightly swollen but still bright eyes, and a deeper idea emerged.
"Heh, what do I want…"
Dai Chengfeng suddenly smiled, slowly rose, walked towards Liu Erlong, leaned close, and bent down.
In an instant, Liu Erlong was startled by Dai Chengfeng's sudden intimate actions and gaze, her body leaning back slightly. Nervously, she said,
"Dai… Dai Chengfeng, wh… what are you doing?"
"Naturally…"
The next moment, Dai Chengfeng suddenly lifted the nervous Liu Erlong into his arms!
One hand supporting her back, the other passing under her knees—his movements were assertive.
"Ah~"
Liu Erlong instinctively let out a small cry, her hands quickly pressing against Dai Chengfeng's chest as she tried to struggle.
However, at this moment, Dai Chengfeng spoke.
"Originally, I had quite a lot in mind for this bet, but now, I command you: rest well and stop crying. This is my condition!"
"Huh?"
In an instant, Liu Erlong's struggling ceased, and she stared at Dai Chengfeng's face, which was now close to hers, in disbelief.
She never expected that the precious condition Dai Chengfeng had painstakingly won would ultimately be such a… selfless request entirely for her benefit.
For a moment, an overwhelming, indescribable sense of gratitude almost engulfed her.
Her hands, which had been pressing against Dai Chengfeng's chest, slowly loosened and unconsciously clutched the collar of his shirt.
No more resistance, no more struggles.
She allowed Dai Chengfeng to carry her to the bedroom.
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Inside the secondary residence, in the bedroom.
Dai Chengfeng gently placed Liu Erlong on the soft bed and naturally reached out, lightly holding her slender ankle.
Liu Erlong's body instantly tensed, her toes involuntarily curling. The blush that had just faded from her face returned.
But Dai Chengfeng paid no attention, his movements still gentle.
As Dai Chengfeng's cool fingertips worked, the straps of Liu Erlong's high heels were skillfully undone.
Soon, a perfectly proportioned, exceptionally white foot gradually appeared.
Perhaps due to years of cultivation, her ankles were slim, her foot shape beautiful and strong, with smooth skin revealing faint blue veins.
Her nails were neatly trimmed, exuding a healthy pink glow like five delicate petals.
Only because of her tension did those exquisite toes curl slightly...
Dai Chengfeng's gaze lingered on that foot for a moment: no wonder she's a high-level soul master—her body, refined by soul power, has no flaws. If this were in his past life, it would drive certain fetishists crazy.
Unfortunately, he wasn't a foot enthusiast.
While letting his thoughts wander aimlessly, Dai Chengfeng gently moved her legs onto the bed, pulled the quilt over her, and carefully covered her tantalizing feet.
"Liu Erlong, rest well," Dai Chengfeng's voice was gentle. "Don't think about those unworthy people anymore."
"Mm…"
Liu Erlong stared blankly at Dai Chengfeng, watching everything he had done for her and listening to his gentle words. She felt her nose sting again and could only softly respond.
"Good night," Dai Chengfeng tucked in the corner of the blanket. "I'll come again tomorrow."
With that, he turned to leave the room.
"Wait!"
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