"Here, we haven't bought any groceries yet, so eat this for the time being."
On the dining table, a steaming hot bowl of instant noodles was placed in front of Longyue.
Longyue curiously examined the instant noodles before her, then leaned in to sniff them carefully.
They looked like ordinary noodles, yet she could smell such a fragrant aroma!
"Don't worry, I didn't add anything weird to it."
Lin Fan thought Longyue was worried he had added something and quickly spoke to reassure her.
"Th-Thank you…"
Longyue bit her red lip and thanked Lin Fan awkwardly while her face blushed. Then, her expression turned serious, and she solemnly added:
"Demon Lord, I will take this as a debt of gratitude. I will surely repay it in the future…!"
Lin Fan smiled casually and waved his hand dismissively.
"Hurry up and eat. These noodles won't taste good when cold."
Hearing this, Longyue no longer pretended to be polite. She picked up her chopsticks, lifted the noodles, and shoved them into her mouth.
Slurrrp.
As the noodles entered her mouth, the hunger in her stomach was satisfied, and Longyue's eyes instantly filled with tears of emotion.
This was the most delicious food she had ever eaten in her life!
"So, so delicious! This Empress has never eaten such delicious noodles before!"
"This, what food is this exactly!"
With that, Longyue buried her head into the bowl of noodles and began to devour them greedily.
Lin Fan sat across from her, his arms resting on the table, staring at her blankly.
In the blink of an eye, she had finished that bowl of instant noodles, even drinking all the broth.
After she finished everything, Longyue wiped her mouth, still wanting more, and asked curiously:
"Demon Lord, you didn't give this Empress some extremely precious food, did you…?"
Hearing this, Lin Fan couldn't help but laugh.
"This is just the cheapest food in this world. It costs three fifty per pack at the supermarket."
"The cheapest food…?!"
Longyue looked at the empty bowl in front of her, her face full of shock.
Such delicious noodles turned out to be the cheapest food in this world.
Do the humans in this world eat so delightfully…
"Mmm, instant noodles are just food people eat to fill their stomachs or in emergencies, as they are very simple and easy to make. You just need to soak them in hot water."
"If you add ham sausage and an egg, then it's the luxurious version."
Lin Fan nodded, pointed a finger at the empty bowl in front of Longyue, and asked with a smile:
"Does the Empress want another bowl?"
Longyue: "…"
Longyue quietly stared at the empty bowl in front of her. After a moment of hesitation, her beautiful face blushed slightly, and she lifted the empty bowl high with her head bowed.
"Th-Thank you…"
Lin Fan smiled faintly, took the empty bowl, and went into the kitchen.
Not long after, another bowl of hot instant noodles was brought to Longyue's front.
This time, she didn't devour it greedily like before. Instead, she tucked the hair at her temple behind her ear and began to savor it, chewing slowly and thoughtfully, one bite after another.
It seemed that she felt her previous gluttonous appearance was too shameful, so this time she paid more attention to her image.
Soon, another bowl of noodles was easily consumed by her.
Longyue sat upright at the table, picked up a napkin Lin Fan handed her, and gracefully wiped her mouth.
"This Empress has decided! I will bestow this food named 'instant noodles' as the Holy Food of the Human Realm!"
"Even though it is just the cheapest food in this world, its deliciousness has saved this Empress and granted me a new life! This food has earned this Empress's approval!"
"When this Empress returns, I will surely confer honor upon it and give it a worthy title, elevating it as the Number One Holy Food of the Human Realm!"
Longyue raised the empty bowl with both hands and announced with a serious face.
"…Hahaha."
Lin Fan was slightly taken aback, then couldn't help but laugh. He shook his head and turned towards the bedroom.
"Whatever makes the Empress happy…"
Longyue turned to look at Lin Fan, her brows slightly furrowed in dissatisfaction.
"Are you laughing at this Empress! This Empress is serious!"
"Of course not, how could this lord dare to laugh at the Empress~"
Lin Fan came out of the bedroom carrying a blanket and pillow. While speaking, he spread the blanket on the sofa.
Longyue pouted, put down the empty bowl, and walked to Lin Fan's side.
"This Empress can handle the blanket and pillow myself in a bit."
"What are you saying? This is mine. Your blanket and pillow are in there."
Lin Fan explained without looking up, his head lowered as he made the bed.
Longyue looked at the blanket and pillow on the bed in the bedroom, appearing surprised.
"Demon Lord, you're going to sleep here? You're not sleeping in the bedroom?"
"Your body is still very weak right now, you need a good rest. I'll let you have the bedroom for a while."
Longyue: "…"
Hearing this, Longyue stood stunned in place for a moment, quietly observing Lin Fan's busy figure. A strange feeling suddenly arose in her heart.
This Demon Lord was actually capable of noticing and caring about others? And for her, his mortal enemy?
Is it possible that he is not as bad as she imagined…?
After a moment of silence, Longyue suddenly stepped forward, grabbed the blanket and pillow Lin Fan had prepared, and threw them back onto the bed in the bedroom.
"Demon Lord, this Empress has no intention of owing you any more favors."
"A-Anyways, the bed is big enough for two…"
As she reached the end, Longyue's pretty cheeks were flushed, and her voice was soft like a mosquito's whisper.
Lin Fan's expression showed his surprise.
"Didn't you say you would never sleep in the same bed as this lord?"
"W-Well, it's not like there's any other way!"
"This Empress is only doing this to avoid owing you another favor, don't misunderstand!"
Longyue stared at Lin Fan with a disgruntled gaze, then drew a dividing line in the middle of the bed with her hand.
"This is the boundary. No one is allowed to cross this line."
"If you dare to cross this line and do anything to this Empress, I will surely kill you!"
"Then what if the Empress crosses the line?" Lin Fan countered.
"Impossible! This Empress will never cross this line!"
Longyue raised her head confidently, then dove into the blanket, snugly hiding under the small blanket.
Lin Fan shook his head helplessly, turned off the light, and also lay down on the bed.
In the quiet darkness, Lin Fan suddenly spoke:
"Empress, haven't you showered yet…?"
Longyue: "…"
"W-What do you mean!"
"This Empress has a perfect immortal body and can maintain cleanliness and purity without the need for bathing!"
"But I seem to smell sweat coming from you."
"Absolutely not!!"
On the bed, Longyue turned over and glared angrily at Lin Fan beside her.
Didn't this person know that saying such a thing to a woman was extremely impolite!
"It's alright. Anyway, this Empress's sweat smell seems different from others. It actually has a pleasant, fresh aroma."
Lin Fan no longer argued with Longyue. Instead, he took a deep breath right in front of her, with an enchanted look on his face.
"Aahhh~~~ that's the smell~!"
"Perhaps this lord was mistaken. Could this perhaps be the Empress's natural body fragrance?"
Longyue: "…"
"Disgusting! Pervert! Lecher!"
Longyue couldn't hold back anymore. She quickly leaped out of bed with a flushed face and rushed to the bathroom.
Lin Fan also sat up on the bed. Looking towards the bathroom, a triumphant smile curled up at the corner of his lips.
"Do you need this lord's help?"
"Of course not! You are not allowed to come here!"
From inside the bathroom came Longyue's sharp, soft, yet firm voice.
After a while, the bathroom fell silent. Not a drop of water was heard for a long time. Lin Fan shook his head and finally got up and walked to the bathroom door.
It seems he still needs to lend a hand…