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In the living room, the servants had already laid out breakfast on the table.
There were bread, milk, eggs, ham, and more.
The quantity was quite large.
Soul Masters consume more food than ordinary people, especially Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Guang Ling, who practice the art of Jade Bone and Golden Muscle. They need even more sustenance.
In fact, the ham was made from the leg meat of the soul beast Fangtooth Pig, which is highly nutritious.
Nowadays, Xiao Wu has no hesitation in eating meat, fully considering herself human rather than a Soft Boned Rabbit of one hundred thousand years.
Of course, she still avoids rabbit meat.
Tang San understood this and, along with Guang Ling, refrained from eating rabbit meat to respect Xiao Wu's feelings.
Besides, rabbit meat was scarce.
During this breakfast, apart from Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Guang Ling, Gu Yuena ate the most and in the wildest manner, using her hands to grab food directly.
"Na'er, since you look human, you should act human," Tang San reminded her.
Gu Yuena: "???"
What does that mean?
"My point is, you can use chopsticks or a knife and fork." Tang San demonstrated with his chopsticks.
"So troublesome."
Gu Yuena complained but still picked up the bamboo chopsticks next to her plate. Mimicking Tang San, she clumsily pinched some food. Though awkward at first, she became much more adept the second time.
Her learning ability was evident.
"It's not that hard." Gu Yuena used the chopsticks to pick up a piece of ham, tilted her head back, and tossed it into her mouth. After chewing a few times, she swallowed and said, "Ham is delicious."
She had eaten Fangtooth Pig meat before, but prepared by humans, it tasted exceptionally good.
Mmm~ She decided that once she had the strength to eliminate those detestable gods and rule Douluo Continent, she would have humans make such delicacies for her!
At this moment, a basket of steamed buns was brought in. The basket was over half a meter in diameter, containing nearly a hundred buns, each about the size of a fist, piled into a small mountain.
"I'll serve!" Gu Yuena, enticed by the aroma, jumped onto the table and used her chopsticks to place a bun in Tang San's plate, then did the same for Xiao Wu, Guang Ling, and Lan Yinzi. Finally, she pulled the whole steamer over to her spot and said, "Alright, you each get one. The rest are mine!"
Crack!
Xiao Wu broke her chopsticks in frustration and gritted her teeth, "This little girl really needs a lesson!"
If it weren't for her being the leader of soul beasts with potential god-level power, Xiao Wu would have slapped her long ago to make her understand that the true ruler of the Star Dou Forest was Xiao Wu herself!
"Be glad you're not my daughter, or I'd have to spank you," Tang San said helplessly, taking a bite of his bun. He turned to Lingxi beside him and added, "Sister Lingxi, your cooking is really great."
"Uh, Count, there's no need to call me Sister Lingxi. Just Lingxi is fine." Lingxi felt grateful for having a kind master but believed that maintaining some formalities was better.
"In this regard, don't be so formal. I'm only fourteen. We can switch to first names when I'm older," Tang San said with a smile. He then invited Lingxi and Lingmeng to join him, "Please, sit and eat with us."
"This..." Lingxi hesitated.
"Consider it an order from your Count."
"Alright then."
Lingxi pulled Lingmeng to sit down, moving cautiously to avoid disturbing anything.
Meanwhile, Gu Yuena was entirely at ease, offering a bun each to Lingxi and Lingmeng before asking Tang San, "Why don't you use chopsticks to eat this meat-filled dough?"
"Because you can just eat it with your hands," Tang San chuckled.
"You always seem to have a reason for everything." Gu Yuena used her chopsticks to pick up a bun and popped it into her mouth. She then pulled the steamer closer to herself, wary that Tang San might try to take more.
Initially, Tang San had no such intention, but seeing her guarding the food so fiercely, he couldn't resist teasing her. He quickly snatched a bun with his chopsticks while she was distracted and placed it on Xiao Wu's empty plate.
Gu Yuena glared, "Hey! (#`O′)"
"Why aren't you eating your bun?" Tang San teased, then picked up another bun and placed it in front of Guang Ling. He continued, grabbing two more and setting them before Lingxi and Lingmeng.
Seeing Tang San's challenge, Gu Yuena tried to grab his chopsticks, but with a twist of his wrist and a press of his index finger, he deftly twirled one chopstick around her hand.
Then—
Smack!
He caught the chopstick again and tapped it on Gu Yuena's hand. "While it's fine to eat buns with your hands, you should use chopsticks to take them out of the steamer."
Gu Yuena squinted as if understanding something. She picked up her chopsticks and jumped back onto the table, declaring fiercely, "You're the first to ever steal food from me!"
While Gu Yuena was issuing threats, Tang San swiped another bun and bit into it. "Keep talking, and you won't get any more buns."
"Just you wait!"
Gu Yuena vowed, blocking Tang San's chopsticks with her own. However, his fingers moved nimbly, and his chopsticks danced like serpents, parrying her attempts, thrusting, and deflecting effortlessly.
Sometimes, one chopstick would fly out of his hand, drawing her attention, while the other quickly nudged her chopsticks aside and caught the falling one, securing another bun from the steamer.
At this point, Gu Yuena seemed to grasp something. She focused on her fingers, clenching and flexing them, noting the movement and spaces between them. Her eyes brightened as she picked up her chopsticks again and looked at the steamer, only to find there was just one bun left.
The remaining buns were shared among Tang San, Xiao Wu, Guang Ling, Lingxi, and Lingmeng.
"I absolutely won't let you have this last bun!" Gu Yuena growled low, like a dragon's roar, as she reached for Tang San's chopsticks.
"Huh?" Tang San was surprised, then chuckled, "You're making progress."
"Hehe, there are plenty of surprises I can still offer!" Gu Yuena laughed, grabbing the bun. However, Tang San's chopsticks pierced through the bottom of the bun, flicking it into the air.
Gu Yuena moved to grab it, but Tang San stood up, his chopsticks like two serpents, blocking hers and snatching the bun.
"Ha!" Gu Yuena forcefully brought her chopsticks down, knocking the bun from Tang San's grip and tumbling into the steamer. She opened her mouth wide, "Ahh~"
Just as the bun was about to touch Gu Yuena's mouth, Tang San reacted, grabbing it again.
Seeing this, Gu Yuena quickly extended her tongue, flicking the bun away.
"Uh... this bun definitely can't be eaten now." Tang San's eye twitched slightly, but he continued their "chopstick-bun" game, using it as a playful way to teach Gu Yuena how to better control her physical strength, much like Master Shifu teaching Po in Kung Fu Panda.
Gu Yuena's talent was even more terrifying than Po's.
Their chopsticks clashed like two swordsmen wielding their blades in a duel for the ultimate (bun).
However, given their height difference, it looked more like Tang San guiding Gu Yuena in a dance on the table.
In the end, after the "dance," Tang San, with better stamina, emerged victorious, securing the last bun.
"You win, I don't want the bun anymore!" Gu Yuena lay in the steamer, looking unhappy.
Tang San held the bun and brought it to Gu Yuena's mouth, saying, "Open up."
Gu Yuena involuntarily opened her mouth.
Pop! The bun was released by Tang San and dropped into Gu Yuena's mouth.
Taking a bite, feeling the fluffy dough and the savory Fangtooth Pig meat, Gu Yuena closed her eyes in contentment. She sat up straight from the steamer, "The taste is really good, I want more!"
Facing those eager eyes, Tang San could only push the buns from his own plate towards Gu Yuena and said, "Go ahead, we'll wash the dishes later."
"No problem." Gu Yuena grabbed a bun and stuffed it into her mouth. After finishing all the buns on the plate, she asked curiously, "What does washing dishes mean?"
"It means you can't just eat for free, you have to work." Tang San grabbed Gu Yuena's collar and pulled her off the table. "No free rides here."
"Does that mean I have to listen to everything you say because I'm stronger than you?" Gu Yuena didn't want to work; she just wanted to stay with Tang San and learn more.
"In human society, it's not simply survival of the fittest... But considering you're just a 'wild child' who returned to normal human society, I can offer you a privilege. If you can defeat me, then everything here can be yours." Tang San tapped Gu Yuena's nose, then turned to Lingxi and Lingmeng, who had also finished their meal. "Take her downstairs and familiarize her with the dishwashing process."
Lingxi looked concerned. "She's only six years old. Isn't she too young?"
"No, she's much older than you think, especially in terms of abilities." Tang San hinted, making Gu Yuena alert for a moment, but then she felt she might be overthinking it—how could he possibly know her true identity? That rabbit couldn't possibly sense her true identity either!
Watching Xiao Wu's journey from nervousness to relaxation throughout the whole incident, Tang San felt a pang of nostalgia, as if he were seeing his past self. Then suddenly, he became alert:
Could this Soul Beast Sovereign possibly be vying for San Ge in the future?
Come to think of it, San Ge is becoming more and more powerful. Even together with Guang Ling, they couldn't subdue that dragon that made them feel like they were in heaven and hell...
After dinner, Tang San planned to write a new theory and have Fan Niu, Fan Ma, Lingxi, and Lingmeng come over to check it. But then he suddenly received news that the Crown Prince was coming to visit...
(End of this chapter)