Is It My Fault My Mouth Is So Big?

"Oh dear, five bags of Red Bean Cake. How much will that be?"

He bought five bags because Rota had already fallen for the flavor, and Xiao Wu and the others would definitely like it too.

Still, it was only enough to let them have a taste. Even fifty bags would not be enough for the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python.

"One Gold Soul Coin!" The snack stall owner gave Rota a price that surprised him.

He had not expected it to be so cheap. He would not need to hesitate about buying more bags in the future.

After Rota paid, the snack stall owner skillfully wrapped up the Red Bean Cake for him.

"Thank you for your patronage, sir!"

"Of course. I didn't expect your Red Bean Cake to suit this old man's taste so well~" As he spoke, Rota put the Red Bean Cake away in his storage ring.

While Rota was buying snacks, the squad led by Luo De had already joined up with another group.

"Oh dear, looks like they've already met up. This old man should hurry over too~"

Luo De's team and the other team had gathered in a hidden grove. Many tents were scattered around the trees, making it clear that they had been staying there for quite some time.

"Luo De, the people you brought are all pretty strong. Where did you recruit them from?" the leader of the other team teased.

"Enough, Fick. Stop being so sour over there. We only got the approximate location this time thanks to your plan!" Luo De said helplessly.

The man named Fick was the leader of the other team. On the surface, he and Luo De seemed to get along fairly well, but in private, neither of them liked the other.

"For this operation, we keep the peace until we find that Soul Bone. We can discuss how to divide it after we make it out alive," Luo De said in a slightly stern tone.

"Of course I understand. Would I be tired of living if I caused trouble in the Life Forbidden Zone of the Star Dou Great Forest?"

At the mention of the Life Forbidden Zone, Fick's expression clearly darkened. "If it weren't for that guy, we wouldn't have had to risk going this deep into the Star Dou Great Forest."

Luo De patted Fick on the shoulder. "There's nothing we can do about that. Since we're here, let's work together."

After hearing Luo De say that, Fick stopped thinking about that detestable person.

"Luo De, if not for our positions, we might have become good friends," Fick said as he poured Luo De a cup of wine.

"Hahaha, perhaps!"

"We absolutely must protect the two Soul Masters crucial to this operation. If we lose them, this mission will be declared a failure."

Every Soul Master present was above rank seventy. With Fick and Luo De, two Soul Douluo, leading them, there would not be much of a problem as long as they were not attacked by a horde of soul beasts.

"Everyone, get a good rest tonight and conserve your strength. The operation officially begins tomorrow. The next few days will be hard on all of you," Luo De instructed solemnly.

At that moment, Rota appeared on a tall tree branch a hundred meters away from Luo De and Fick's camp.

"Oh my, it seems their preparations are almost complete~"

That made things easy. Rota only needed to follow them along step by step. Once they found the Soul Bone, he could make his appearance.

The Red Bean Cake was still warm. He should deliver it to Xiao Wu and the others as soon as possible.

Rota turned into a streak of golden light and vanished.

Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, Xiao Wu and her mother sat on the grass beside the lake, admiring the bright moon.

Xiao Wu's Mother gently combed Xiao Wu's hair while Xiao Wu leaned against her, thoroughly enjoying herself.

"Xiao Wu, were you talking to Uncle Kizaru just now?"

"Mhm. I originally wanted Uncle Kizaru to come play with me, but Uncle has something to do."

"I see. Then wait until Uncle Kizaru is free next time, and he can keep you company!" Xiao Wu's Mother smiled gently.

It was also Xiao Wu's Mother's first time seeing something as adorable as a Den Den Mushi, and she found it quite novel.

"But Uncle Kizaru will be passing through the Star Dou Great Forest. He said he'd stop by to see us on the way."

"Oh? Is that so? No wonder you're too excited to sleep~"

Having her thoughts seen through by her mother, Xiao Wu could only stick out her tongue.

"This old man didn't interrupt your mother-daughter conversation, did he~?" Rota's voice suddenly sounded behind them.

"Uncle Kizaru!" The moment Xiao Wu heard Uncle Kizaru's voice, she ran over at full speed.

"Her hair isn't even finished yet... Ah, this child..." Xiao Wu's Mother shook her head helplessly, though her eyes were full of affection.

"Uncle Kizaru, Xiao Wu missed you so much~ I still want to hear all those interesting stories you told last time!"

"So Xiao Wu only wants to hear stories? Then Uncle will be heartbroken~"

"No, no! Ah, Uncle Kizaru~"

Xiao Wu did not know how to explain herself for a moment, so she could only use a girl's ultimate move—acting cute.

"Alright, alright. I'll tell you some in a while~ Come try the Red Bean Cake this old man bought~" Rota took out the Red Bean Cake and handed it to Xiao Wu and her mother.

Steam still rose from the Red Bean Cake. Seeing Xiao Wu about to take a huge bite, Rota quickly reminded her, "Oh dear, Xiao Wu, bite slowly. The Red Bean Cake is still a little hot, so be careful~"

"I know, Uncle Kizaru~"

After hearing Rota's reminder, Xiao Wu carefully ate the Red Bean Cake.

"..."

All of a sudden, Xiao Wu began trembling all over, leaving Rota and Xiao Wu's Mother rather puzzled.

"Xiao Wu!" Before Xiao Wu's Mother had even taken a bite, she saw Xiao Wu like this and could not help worrying.

"It's really delicious!"

So she was trembling because it tasted too good. Rota had thought there was something wrong with the Red Bean Cake he bought. It seemed he had made the right choice after all, though Xiao Wu's favorite food in the original story should have been things like carrots.

That snack shop truly had some skill, to make Xiao Wu this happy with their food.

Seeing that Xiao Wu was fine, Xiao Wu's Mother relaxed. Only then did she gracefully pick up a piece of Red Bean Cake and taste it.

After tasting it, Xiao Wu's Mother finally understood why Xiao Wu had reacted that way. If Kizaru and Xiao Wu had not been there, she probably would have started trembling too!

"It really is delicious," Xiao Wu's Mother commented in an exceedingly gentle voice.

"Borsalino, thank you for bringing such delicious food!" Xiao Wu's Mother sincerely thanked Rota.

It was truly rare to encounter a human who got along so amicably with soul beasts.

"Oh, right, where did Da Ming and Er Ming go? This old man bought extra so they could have some too~"

The moment Rota finished speaking, enormous waves suddenly rose from the lake, and the Sky Azure Bull Python's massive body emerged.

"I didn't expect you to be such a thoughtful fellow!"

Rota did not even want to complain about what the Sky Azure Bull Python had said. So all this time, you thought I had no heart? He understood what it meant, but it still sounded rather strange.

"Here, have a taste~" Rota tossed a bag of Red Bean Cake over.

Compared to the Sky Azure Bull Python's colossal body, a single bag of Red Bean Cake did not seem enough to even fill the gaps between its teeth!

"What about mine?!"

At some point, the Titan Giant Ape had also appeared behind Rota, staring straight down at him.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, this is your share~" Rota tossed another portion to the Titan Giant Ape.

The Titan Giant Ape caught the impossibly tiny bag of Red Bean Cake with its enormous palm, then directly tossed it into its mouth.

The Titan Giant Ape felt nothing at all, then looked at Rota helplessly.

The Sky Azure Bull Python spoke at this moment. "Borsalino, we appreciate the gesture, but these Red Bean Cakes are too small. We really can't taste anything, hehe!"