Hot Pot and Wine, the More You Drink, the More... Chemistry

Three hours later, Ye Yunyao looked at the neatly arranged plates of fresh ingredients, dipping sauces, and the half-red, half-white Yuan Yang Hot Pot on the table, her eyes filled with confusion:

"What kind of cooking is this? You've been preparing for so long, and this is all you've got?"

"This is called hot pot!" Lin Hai explained with a smile, gesturing to the boiling broth.

"The red side is for the spicy flavor; the broth is made with a variety of chilies and Sichuan peppercorns."

"The white side is the clear broth made from simmered bone broth..."

"It took so long mainly because the soup base was time-consuming, and I also went out to buy some ingredients that I didn't have at home."

He then patiently explained in detail the cooking time for some special ingredients, such as "seven up, eight down" and so on.

Seeing that Ye Yunyao still seemed a little confused, he smiled and said, "If you can't express it verbally, give it a try!"

As he spoke, he sat down by himself.

Picking up long chopsticks, I dipped two slices of beef into the bubbling red broth for my partner. The slices of meat quickly curled up and changed color in the hot soup, releasing a fragrant aroma.

Smelling the aroma of butter and spices, Ye Yunyao felt a surge of hunger and readily sat down, picking up a piece of dipped beef and putting it in her mouth.

After a few chews, her beautiful eyes lit up, and she exclaimed in praise:

"Spicy and savory... delicious!"

Then, following Lin Hai's instructions on how to eat, they began to feast.

After just a few bites, the spiciness of the red soup gradually rose up.

She began to hiss and laugh involuntarily, fanning herself with her hand, looking quite charming.

Seeing this, Lin Hai couldn't help but laugh loudly:

"Haha, if you find it too spicy, try the clear broth hot pot."

"Hmph, don't look down on me!" Ye Yunyao rolled her eyes at him, her eyes sparkling with a captivating charm.

Immediately, she flipped her slender hand and took out an exquisite white porcelain wine pot and two matching small wine cups from her Soul Tool.

A thin layer of frost had faintly condensed on the inside of the wine jug, indicating that it had been chilled beforehand.

Ye Yunyao filled two glasses of wine, handed one to Lin Hai, and said proudly, "Let me show you my cooking skills!"

"Oh? You brewed it yourself?" Lin Hai took the wine glass and asked with a hint of curiosity.

"Of course!" Ye Yunyao raised her chin.

Lin Hai raised his glass and took a small sip.

The liquor is mellow and refreshing on the palate, with a slight coolness that is indeed very effective at relieving the spiciness.

He pondered for a moment, his brow furrowing slightly:

"Besides the aroma of wine, there's also a faint medicinal scent... It's Ink Lotus!"

"That's right, Ink Lotus is one of the main ingredients!" Ye Yunyao said with a smile, her eyes filled with encouragement and anticipation.

"But there are still quite a few medicinal herbs inside! Try it again and see how many you can identify?"

"And... that unique, warm aroma of Silver Horn Deer Antler!" Lin Hai took another sip and said with certainty.

"Guess again!"

"Sweet and fragrant... it's top-quality Dodder Seed!"

"Sharp!"

"Hmm... and also Dark Gold Morinda Root!"

"..."

And so, the two of them sipped the cool medicinal wine while playing a game of "guess the medicine."

Slightly tipsy, the atmosphere gradually warmed up.

Before they knew it, the two figures were getting closer and closer, and they could clearly feel the warmth emanating from each other.

After finishing the entire pot of wine, Lin Hai no longer hesitated. He picked up Ye Yunyao, who was smiling sweetly beside him, and strode towards the bedroom.

"Hey! What are you doing?" Ye Yunyao exclaimed.

But upon closer inspection, one would find that there was not a trace of panic in her eyes; instead, they were shimmering with gentle tears, and her expression showed only appreciation and affection for the person before her.

Lin Hai continued walking, looking at the beauty in his arms and smiling:

"Your hint is so obvious, wouldn't it be ungrateful of me not to respond?"

We're all experts in pharmacology; who can hide anything from whom?!

The wine contained more than a dozen kinds of medicinal herbs, and after guessing and guessing, they were all kidney tonics and aphrodisiacs. This was clearly Douluo version of "Tiger Wine" that the other party had carefully prepared for him!

Upon hearing this, Ye Yunyao gently rested her head on his shoulder, her arms naturally encircling his neck, her breath sweet as orchids.

"It's not entirely a hint... it's also a hope that you'll perform well enough tonight."

Upon hearing this, Lin Hai said with absolute confidence:

"Woman, you'll regret this!"

Afterwards, Ye Yunyao truly regretted it.

He originally thought that he had been out of bed for a long time and was full of energy, and with his Martial Soul having invincible endurance, he could fight to a standstill, or even gain the upper hand, even against a young and strong wolf cub.

Unexpectedly, we overlooked one of the most crucial things --

Species differences!

This guy's physical abilities and stamina are simply superhuman!

That overwhelming offensive... let's not even talk about it!

Lin Hai held Ye Yunyao, who was beaming with satisfaction... or rather, overflowing with delight, in his arms, finding it all quite amusing.

After Shui Yunshu and Zhu Lingyun had intimate relations with him, they both showed some hesitation and shyness.

But Ye Yunyao was completely different; she seemed quite self-righteous.

Thinking of Ye Lingling again... Lin Hai felt that the personality differences between this mother and daughter were really huge!

Ye Yunyao seemed to be able to read his mind, and lazily glanced at him, saying:

Are you wondering why I can be so calm and composed, without the slightest bit of awkwardness?

Lin Hai nodded honestly. "Although I've already sensed your feelings, your actions... have indeed surprised me somewhat."

"Do you know what Ling Ling's greatest strength is?" Ye Yunyao didn't answer directly, but instead posed a seemingly unrelated question.

Lin Hai blurted out almost instinctively, "She cries as soon as she's hit?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he realized that his answer was somewhat absurd.

"Get lost!" Upon hearing this, Ye Yunyao immediately raised her hand and playfully punched him, then realized what she meant and her beautiful eyes widened:

"Wait! What did you just say? You dare hit my daughter?!"

"Heh..." Lin Hai chuckled softly, "Didn't I just 'hit' you too? At the beginning, weren't you shouting to use L..."

He was speaking when his mouth was covered.

Ye Yunyao's embarrassment was only momentary, quickly transforming into a charming allure:

"This kind of 'hitting'... well, never mind, I'll spare you!"

After a pause, she steered the conversation back on track, her tone becoming much gentler:

"Ling Ling is introverted, but she is very observant and has a delicate mind."

"Speaking of which, she was the first to realize that I had feelings for you... even before I myself clearly realized these feelings."

"And then?" Lin Hai tightened his grip on her arm, making her more comfortable.

"She told me she didn't mind," Ye Yunyao sighed softly, her eyes filled with tenderness for her daughter. "She also said that nothing is harder to accept than separation by death."

Lin Hai remained silent for a moment, then suggested, "Why don't you, the Ye Family, move to Spirit City as well?"

"A change of scenery might just change your mood."

Ye Yunyao gave him a flirtatious wink and said sweetly, "Then we'll see how someone performs next!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Hai's face lit up with joy. He quickly flipped over and pinned Ye Yunyao beneath him once more, his voice filled with excitement:

"Healing System Spirit Master, they really know how to talk big! Looks like I'll have to work even harder!"

Far from being afraid, Ye Yunyao reached out and gently restrained him, a hint of provocative smile in her eyes:

"Don't think you're so great! I'm not afraid of you until my Soul Power is exhausted!"

"Then let's fight again!" Lin Hai roared.