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Throughout the entire process, the two of them did not exchange a single word.

Such practiced movements, such professional equipment, such neatly arranged seasonings.

If they did not do this regularly, the old butler would not believe it even if beaten to death.

The old butler didn't know whether to laugh or cry as he asked, "You two little ones clearly haven't done this just once or twice, have you? Xiao Guang, you used to take Xiao Tong to the back mountain every morning and said you were going running. Don't tell me you were secretly barbecuing while you were at it? When you asked me for a small grill before, was it for this?"

Huo Yutong lowered her head and pretended to focus seriously on grilling the fish, but her flushed face had already completely given her away.

Qian Chaoguang chuckled. "How could that be? We really did go exercise. Otherwise, how would Xiao Tong have such good stamina now? The grilled fish was just on the side. You don't know this, but Xiao Tong's grilled fish is really delicious."

To be fair, Qian Chaoguang really was not making that up.

Ever since he began bringing meals to the Huo Mother and Daughter, a little tail had started following behind him whenever he went to the back mountain for his morning runs.

Since building a healthy body would also help awaken more Innate Soul Power, Qian Chaoguang did not refuse.

And so, the two teamed up to run, keeping it up for a full three years.

Mm...

They merely improved their meals a little while running.

Before Huo Yutong had officially awakened her Soul Power and Martial Soul, she truly was just a little girl. Naturally, her stamina could not compare to a freak like Qian Chaoguang, who cultivated the Golden Body Art.

Thus, their running routine often became the two of them reaching a small river, Qian Chaoguang catching some fish and preparing them for Huo Yutong to grill while he continued exercising.

By the time he returned from his run, the fish would be almost done grilling.

The two would stuff themselves, then each return home.

Huo Yutong would go help Huo Yun'er with her work, while Qian Chaoguang continued cultivating.

This habit of running together in the mornings was not broken until more than two months ago, after their Martial Soul Awakening.

The old butler squatted down beside them with a smile.

"Then Grandpa will wait for a ready-made meal today. Let me taste Xiao Tong's cooking too."

Huo Yutong gave him a sweet smile and continued grilling the fish with full concentration.

Before long, a distinctive aroma spread above the campfire.

As Huo Yutong slowly turned them over, the black carp gradually became golden brown.

Together with the rich fragrance, they looked incomparably tempting.

The grill could hold exactly three large fish at once, so there was no need to cook them in batches.

"Grandpa Zhu, please try one first."

Huo Yutong thoughtfully selected the largest fish, which was also the most appetizing-looking one, and handed it to the old butler beside her.

"Ah, all right, all right. Thank you, Xiao Tong."

The old butler accepted the fish with a face full of smiles. He gently blew on it, then lightly took a bite.

"Crunch."

His teeth met the fish with a faint sound.

The golden, crisp skin burst in his mouth with the rich fragrance of the fish and the distinctive aroma of charcoal, leaving a lingering taste on his lips and teeth.

The chili powder Qian Chaoguang and Huo Yutong had ground themselves gave his mouth a slight spicy kick, while the faint flavor of perilla brought the fish's freshness and aroma to their peak.

Every bite of the tender, flaky flesh had a delightful springiness. Its marvelous texture made one addicted without even realizing it.

Before he knew it, the old butler had finished an entire fish. Even some of the small bones that had not been removed were chewed up and swallowed.

Calling it endlessly memorable would not be an exaggeration.

Huo Yutong was already grilling the second batch, while Qian Chaoguang squatted beside her, waiting eagerly with an almost longing look in his eyes.

Back when he had first tasted the legendary Little Huo's grilled fish, he had worn the same somewhat dazed expression.

It had truly been astonishing.

It was utterly ridiculous. A little girl who had never had contact with barbecue before could use only simple salt and perilla to make grilled fish worthy of being called a delicacy.

She had even conquered the picky taste buds of Qian Chaoguang, which had been shaped by modern cooking techniques.

It had to be said that this was an incredibly absurd culinary talent.

Do not forget that Qian Chaoguang was a member of the great foodie empire!

Such a wonderful flavor never grew tiresome, and that was absolutely not an empty phrase.

Even after eating it for three straight years, he still loved it beyond measure.

Huo Yutong's skill at grilling fish had also rapidly improved over those three years, reaching an utterly unbelievable level by now.

Even someone with anorexia would immediately regain their interest in food after eating this grilled fish!

Night fell.

With a powerful expert standing guard and the rustling white noise of the forest outside the tent, this should have been a perfect place to sleep.

Yet Qian Chaoguang could not quite fall asleep.

Helplessly, he moved Huo Yutong's arm off his body and shifted himself to the side.

But before long, the clingy little girl would scoot back over on her own and wrap herself around him like an octopus, leaving Qian Chaoguang extremely restless.

Her faint body fragrance kept drifting into his nose, making him more and more alert despite his efforts to fall asleep.

Looking at the little loli with a faint smile at the corner of her lips, Qian Chaoguang let out a deep sigh, feeling helpless in his heart.

She was sleeping comfortably, while he lay there like a corpse, not daring to move at all. It was truly uncomfortable.

After dinner, the old butler's thinking had been simple: what was there to fear from two six-year-old children? Let them sleep together.

Seeing that the two seemed to have a bit of mutual affection, he could also give them a little push and firmly establish this pair of childhood sweethearts.

Huo Yutong herself did not think there was any problem with it. Douluo Continent was quite open, and there was no such thing as men and women needing to avoid physical contact.

She was very happy to be able to sleep beside the brother she liked.

But Qian Chaoguang felt rather awkward about it.

After all, the soul inside this shell was that of an adult man.

He was not like Tang San, a lolicon who said one thing but whose body was completely honest as he slept in the same bed as Xiao Wu for six years.

Under such agonizing circumstances, Qian Chaoguang began constantly pondering his recent cultivation path to divert and scatter his attention, so that he would not let his thoughts run wild.

Gradually, he did not know how much time passed.

Listening to Huo Yutong's steady, gentle breathing, he finally could not withstand the oncoming drowsiness and fell asleep without realizing it.

The next morning, when Huo Yutong woke up in the tent, the sleeping bag to her right was already empty.

Qian Chaoguang had risen early. After simply going through a set of punches to limber up, he had prepared three simple breakfasts.

Though his cooking talent was not exceptional, having grown up alone in his previous life, he could still cook quite well. Making breakfast was easy for him.

The enticing aroma lured Huo Yutong out of the tent. Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she said softly, "Morning, Brother Zhaoguang. Morning, Grandpa Zhu."

"Morning, Xiao Tong."

Qian Chaoguang had already finished eating and casually handed her a serving of breakfast.

"You woke up at just the right time. I was about to go wake you."

"Mmm, thank you, Brother."

The moment Huo Yutong accepted her breakfast, she turned into a little glutton and began eating.

The old butler watched Huo Yutong wolf down her food while secretly laughing at the dark circles on Qian Chaoguang's face.