What a Brat's Cooking Could Possibly Taste Like

How good could anything cooked by a brat possibly be?

Granny Shui Yuehua was soon proven wrong by the deliciousness.

"Mm! Water Granny, you're eating too fast!"

"This Grilled Fish is clearly Bing'er's!"

It was only when she heard Shui Bing'er's aggrieved voice that Granny Shui Yuehua came back to her senses, her hand frozen in midair.

She looked over in disbelief.

Wait, did I really eat that much?

When she looked down, she saw fish bones scattered all around her.

Meanwhile, Shui Bing'er was holding a Grilled Fish in her hands and tearing into it with all her might. Unfortunately, her mouth was too small, so she could not eat very quickly. Her gaze toward Granny Shui Yuehua was filled with grievance and resentment.

Granny Shui Yuehua's aged face flushed red, and she said with an awkward chuckle:

"Ahem, I wasn't paying attention."

"Bing'er, take your time. Don't rush."

Lin Xiao looked over helplessly.

"Don't mind her. Granny Shui Yuehua, you expended so much Soul Power today, so you're precisely in need of nourishment. You were supposed to have three, while Bing'er only had one."

"She's so small. Even if she wanted to eat more, how could her stomach hold it all?"

Upon hearing this, Shui Bing'er muttered:

"I can do it!"

Lin Xiao smiled warmly.

"Be good, Bing'er. Finish this Grilled Fish, then have some Carp Soup."

"Then I'll tell you a story, all right?"

A story?

For a girl Shui Bing'er's age, those three words possessed an irresistible allure!

Shui Bing'er instantly brightened and proactively picked up the Grilled Fish, offering it to Granny Shui Yuehua.

"Grandma, you eat it. You worked hard today!"

Granny Shui Yuehua took the Grilled Fish, an affectionate smile appearing on her face.

She was Shui Bing'er's Guardian.

But in the way she treated her, she cared for Shui Bing'er as if she were her own granddaughter.

Seeing Shui Bing'er being so considerate, how could she not feel gratified?

Shui Yuehua accepted the Grilled Fish and looked at Lin Xiao. The scrutiny had disappeared from her gaze, replaced by the look of an elder observing a junior.

This boy is surprisingly likable.

What a pity that the Evil Fire remains such a troublesome problem.

Granny Shui Yuehua recalled what Shui Bing'er had said during the day and took the initiative to bring up the subject.

"Boy Lin, have you ever thought about what to do about the Evil Fire in your body?"

Lin Xiao still revealed not the slightest secret.

"What else can I do? I'll just take things one day at a time."

Granny Shui Yuehua sighed.

"You're only six years old. Your wonderful life hasn't even begun!"

"If you keep living, you'll meet many people and see many sights in the future. Why must you be so stubborn?"

To be honest, if Granny Shui Yuehua were Lin Xiao, she would definitely choose to vent the Evil Fire too.

Being a little dirty is still better than losing your life!

Lin Xiao did not answer. Instead, he looked toward Shui Bing'er.

"Bing'er, do you want to see me become a thug? To pounce on every woman I see, whether she's clean or filthy, and turn into a beast controlled by the Evil Fire..."

"No! Bing'er doesn't want Brother Lin Xiao to become like that!"

Shui Bing'er's face went pale.

She put down the Grilled Fish and tugged on Lin Xiao's clothes, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Brother Lin Xiao, actually, I have a way to deal with your Evil Fire."

"My Martial Soul has an attribute opposite to yours."

"I can help you suppress the Evil Fire in your body!"

"Brother Lin Xiao, if you don't have a family, why don't you come to my home? My family is very wealthy. We can support you!"

Lin Xiao: "..."

This is ridiculous. In my previous life, I joked with my friends about finding a rich woman to keep me, so I'd never have to worry about food or drink for the rest of my life.

In the end, I was still a pure-love warrior and a single noble.

Who would've thought that after transmigrating to the Douluo Continent, a little girl would actually offer to keep me?

What a twist of fate.

Lin Xiao laughed heartily and affectionately patted Shui Bing'er's head.

"I wouldn't have guessed you were a little rich girl."

Without the Immortal Grass, he might really have chosen to join the Shui Family. But clearly, he had already made his plans: go to Heaven Dou City and find Dugu Bo.

Shui Bing'er thought Lin Xiao did not believe her and anxiously said:

"I'm telling the truth, Brother Lin Xiao. You have to believe me!"

"I believe you. Of course I believe you."

Lin Xiao sighed and said honestly:

"Actually, I've already found a way to resolve it. The solution to the Evil Fire lies in Heaven Dou City. I'm confident I can accomplish it, so you don't need to worry."

What Lin Xiao was truly struggling with now

was not whether he could resolve the Evil Fire.

It was whether he should preserve the Evil Fire.

He had discovered that the Evil Fire continued to evolve. As long as he did not vent it, it would grow stronger each time.

The Evil Fire's strength was obvious to all. So, could it be that if he waited until it had evolved to a certain level before consuming the Immortal Grass, he could preserve its special attributes while eliminating its side effects?

And as the Evil Fire evolved, might it develop even more powerful functions?

Everything has both benefits and drawbacks!

Lin Xiao was still considering this point.

Shui Bing'er said happily:

"Wouldn't that be even better? Brother Lin Xiao, Water Granny and I can accompany you to Heaven Dou City. After you resolve the Evil Fire's drawbacks, why don't you come home with me?"

Lin Xiao rubbed his brow.

He had discovered that Shui Bing'er seemed to be deeply obsessed with taking him home.

Child, we've only known each other for two days.

Are you really that short on friends?

Lin Xiao looked somewhat troubled.

"Bing'er, this isn't something that can be resolved overnight. Are you planning to wait for me in Heaven Dou City the entire time, for several years?"

"Aren't you going to school? Will the elders in your family agree?"

"Besides, compared to joining some family, I prefer being free and alone."

As they say, nothing is more valuable than freedom!

Shui Bing'er's mood immediately sank. She bit her lip, tears glimmering in her eyes.

"What do you mean? Brother Lin Xiao, you simply don't want to come home with me!"

Seeing that the Little Ancestor was about to cry, Lin Xiao hurriedly said:

"How about this? We'll make Three Covenants."

"Give me your address. I'll write to you often, and we can arrange to go out and play a few times during the holidays. How does that sound?"

"I promise that Shui Bing'er will be my, Lin Xiao's, best friend for life!"

Shui Bing'er was coaxed into hitting pause.

The tears spun in her eyes but did not fall.

"Really? Let's hook pinkies!"

Lin Xiao complained inwardly.

Why did the little brats of the Douluo Continent like making pinky promises too?

"All right. Hook pinkies, and no going back on your word."

"Anyone who breaks it is a puppy!"

Shui Bing'er shouted loudly.

Lin Xiao nodded. "If I break it, I'm a puppy."

Shui Bing'er's gloomy mood vanished completely.

Looking at Lin Xiao, she asked expectantly:

"Brother Lin Xiao, you promised to tell me a story~"

Seeing the girl cheer up again, Lin Xiao smiled and pretended to be mysterious.

"I guarantee you've never heard this story before."

"It has a beautiful name: Heavenly Match."

Lin Xiao altered the story of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl and retold it as a version set in the Douluo world for Shui Bing'er. The little girl listened with rapt attention.

Meanwhile, Granny Shui Yuehua, who had claimed not to be interested,

unconsciously edged closer and closer to Lin Xiao...

Huh? This boy's story is actually quite good!

Granny Shui Yuehua was won over by the deliciousness once again!