Qian Daoliu had also noticed Qian Renxue storming in.
The grief-stricken expression he'd worn just a moment ago was instantly swept away. He straightened his back subconsciously, attempting to regain the dignity of a peerless expert.
My Granddaughter is so considerate!
She must have heard her Grand-uncle was heartbroken and rushed back thousands of miles just to comfort me!
He was just about to stand and greet her with something polite like,
"Granddaughter, you've suffered—"
But before he could even rise fully, Qian Renxue had already transformed into a golden whirlwind, barreling toward him. Her hands planted firmly on her waist, her posture was that of a supreme interrogator.
Then she delivered a killing blow—swift, brutal, and straight to the soul.
"Grand-uncle! I heard you're planning to give me a little Grand-uncle?"
Boom!
The impact was more explosive than a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ability.
Qian Daoliu nearly ascended on the spot.
"Pfft—cough, cough, cough!"
Bibi Dong, who had just taken a sip of soy milk, sprayed it out gloriously. She coughed violently but her phoenix eyes gleamed with a brilliant light labeled:
"Ooh, drama."
All eyes immediately zeroed in on the Grand-uncle and Granddaughter duo.
"Who! Who is spreading such nonsense outside!?"
Qian Daoliu roared instinctively, glaring straight at Azure Luan Douluo.
Besides that brat, who else would dare leak this?!
Azure Luan! I treated you as a brother, and you treat me as a walking entertainment program!?
Azure Luan shrank under the killing intent but kept a righteous expression of
"This has absolutely nothing to do with me."
Big Brother, don't blame me.
If I hadn't added fuel to the fire, how else was the Young Master supposed to get motivated enough to transport half the Heaven Dou treasury overnight for you?
Without hesitation, Azure Luan grabbed Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo—still confused and blinking—and beamed warmly.
"Oh dear, Snake Lance, Porcupinefish!"
"You two have followed the Young Master for years, such hard work!"
"Come, come, don't be shy! Look at the menu and order whatever you want. This meal is on me!"
Dragging the two tools to a far table, he escaped the battlefield perfectly.
Then he hid behind a menu like a shield, muttering:
"Let's see… the braised pork looks good… ooh, this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall…"
With the only witness having fled, Qian Renxue once again locked onto Qian Daoliu.
She took one step forward, aggression rising.
"Grand-uncle, don't change the topic!"
"I'm asking you—is it true, or not?"
Qian Daoliu was forced back step after step, eyes darting away. He cleared his throat, and—unbelievably—his old face actually flushed bashfully.
"Well… that's not… It hasn't… been born yet…"
The restaurant fell so silent a pin could scream.
Gold Crocodile Douluo and the others exchanged looks, their expressions more colorful than fireworks.
Big Brother… where's your dignity?
Ten minutes ago, who was crying and hugging my robe saying Posey kicked you out of her dream? Who!?
Qian Renxue almost stopped breathing from his nonsensical "It hasn't been born yet."
Not born yet?
Is that something a human says?!
Doesn't that imply… although nothing has happened yet, he's already arranged the child's household registration in his heart?
Just as she was ready to roll up her sleeves and debate the ethics, necessity, and family hierarchy implications of "little Grand-uncle,"—
A supreme aroma wafted out from the kitchen.
Hu Liena emerged elegantly with a tray, distributing dishes.
Qian Renxue's nose twitched.
So.
Fragrant.
It wasn't a single scent—it was a symphony.
The charred richness of roasted meat coated in thick sauce.
The sweet warmth of cream and frosting after baking.
The deep, ultimate savoriness of seafood broth simmered for hours.
The smell pierced directly into her brain.
Her empty stomach, having endured an all-night rush, let out a tragic cry.
Grrrr—
Damn it!
The "delicacies" made by the imperial chefs of Heaven Dou were absolute pig slop compared to this.
Had Spirit City's culinary arts evolved to this level already?
Her gaze drifted.
Spirit Kite Douluo sat before a mountain of rice, eating like a starved beast.
Light Feather Douluo clutched a plate of chocolate-soaked muffins.
Even Bibi Dong—whom she had intentionally ignored—was elegantly slicing a sizzling steak.
Everyone radiated pure happiness.
An overwhelming hunger crashed over Qian Renxue's reason.
Qian Daoliu instantly seized the chance.
He stuffed a menu into her hands, smiling like the most benevolent elder under heaven.
"Xiao Xue, you rushed all night—you must be starving!"
"Look how thin you've gotten!"
"No matter how big the issue is, you must eat first!"
"Humans are iron, rice is steel—miss a meal and you'll feel weak!"
Qian Renxue held the heavy menu, torn.
No!
Why did I come here?
To demand justice! To defend my seniority!
I cannot—
cannot—
be defeated by food—!
But… the smell… the smell is too…
Her inner angel and devil battled fiercely.
Then Qian Daoliu picked up his fried rice and took a huge, satisfied bite.
"Mm~~"
That soulful sigh shattered her last line of defense.
Her mind buzzed.
She achieved enlightenment.
Why argue?
Arguments solve nothing.
To stop the birth of "little Grand-uncle," what did she need?
Strength.
To gain strength?
As Third Grandfather always said—
Eat. Draw. Grow stronger.
Therefore… eating was not indulgence.
Eating… was strategy.
Eating… was saving the world.
Eating… was preserving the purity of family hierarchy!
Understanding this truth, Qian Renxue transformed.
She sat down decisively, eyes sharp as blades.
The menu in her hands was no longer a menu, but a strategic plan for world salvation.
"Waiter! Order!"
Seeing his Granddaughter switch from berserk mode to eating mode, Qian Daoliu nearly wept in relief.
A few bites of fried rice later, even his shattered heart felt repaired.
So fragrant…
If only Xi Xi could taste it too…
Wait.
Why should he rely on ethereal dream promises?
He should directly invite her to Spirit City—
let her experience the deliciousness, the benefits, the sincerity!
Then perhaps… both could ascend to the God Realm together…
Yes!
He made up his mind.
Tonight, he would invite Xi Xi in his dream again.
Absolutely!
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