Xu Le's Shock

"Holy crap."

Ling Yun uttered this as soon as he opened the refrigerator. My hard-earned fruit, gone already?

That cousin of mine is a total foodie. Leaving her at home is like letting a mouse into the rice bin. I'll have to find a way to restock it.

In this situation, Ling Yun's mind raced about how to supply fruit for so many people. Got it! There's watermelon in my space. Each one is over ten pounds. I'll take out seven or eight. If they ask me where the watermelon came from later, how will I explain? This is giving me a headache!

"Everyone's eager for the barbecue, right? Have some watermelon first." Ling Yun said, placing a large platter of watermelon on the table. There was enough here to stuff them to their hearts' content.

Lin Yueyan's eyes lit up at the sight of the watermelon, but she was also puzzled. Was there watermelon in the fridge? Regardless, she grabbed a slice and started munching happily. Mmm! Same texture, same taste. Mmm, and it's chilled too. One word: refreshing!

Gao Feifei and the others remained indifferent. Although hungry, they ate watermelon often. It couldn't compare to the aroma of the grilled meat, which would be ready soon. Looking at the barbecue on the rack, they swallowed quite a bit of saliva. They'd leave the watermelon for Yueyan.

"Aren't you guys eating watermelon? If you keep looking, there won't be any left," Ling Yun said, watching them. Such good watermelon, it'd be a waste not to eat it.

Gao Feifei felt a little embarrassed under his gaze, her cheeks instantly flushing. "Brother Yun, I don't like watermelon."

"Me neither." Jiang Ning could see Gao Feifei's intention – saving her stomach for the grilled meat.

"Brother Yun, I'm not hungry yet. Just give the watermelon to Yueyan," Song Song said, looking like she saw right through them.

Ling Yun shrugged, unconcerned.

Gao Yunjie was more straightforward and didn't overthink it. I can eat watermelon while waiting for the barbecue. Besides, I'm a bit thirsty, so watermelon would be perfect to quench my thirst.

As he took a bite, it was incredible. It's so delicious! Is this really watermelon? Damn, it's too good! I only planned to eat one slice, but I ended up eating seven! If it weren't for appearances, I would have gone all out.

Perhaps feeling embarrassed by his sister's stare, after finishing his seventh slice, he wiped his mouth. "Sorry, I was just really thirsty. Hehe." He then scratched his head, feeling awkward. He'd eaten seven slices and still wanted more.

"If you're thirsty, go drink water. You're embarrassing me. Have you never eaten watermelon before?"

I've truly never eaten such good watermelon in my life. It feels like everything I ate before was fake. No, it was artificially made fake watermelon, Gao Yunjie thought, but he didn't dare say it aloud. No, I'll sneak another slice when they're not looking.

"Mine! This is mine! Song Song, don't fight me for it."

"What do you mean, yours? I've been watching it being grilled!"

"Auntie, don't fight. This is Qianqian's."

"Qianqian, don't be noisy. You have four or five skewers in your hand." Jiang Ning wondered how he could trick her out of the skewers in her hand. My goodness, this grilled meat smells even better than it looks!

Ling Yun had no choice but to set up another rack. This time, he decided to use some of the flames in his hand to speed things up, or he wouldn't be able to keep up with their eating speed.

"Little sister Qianqian, here I come! Is there more delicious food?" Beibei smelled the aroma from the villa entrance, along with voices. She immediately felt like she had missed something.

"Slow down, Beibei, don't run! Be careful!" Long Yanran and the others smelled it too. Except for Qin Lan, the rest felt it wasn't necessary.

Qianqian, who was eating a skewer, heard someone calling her. She wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but it was too noisy over there. She turned to look at the villa entrance, and Beibei was running over.

"Sister, why are you here? Did you bring me a gift?" She then extended her dirty left hand.

"Yes, I did! Sister brought a gift this time!" Beibei said, then looked at her empty hands. She only then remembered that she had handed the gift to her mother to carry because holding it was tiring.

"Little sister, wait a moment. The gift is with my mom."

"Okay, I'll wait then. I'll treat you to a skewer." With that, she gave the two skewers in her hand to Beibei.

The little one was no longer stingy this time. The girls beside them thought they were hallucinating. Is this still Qianqian, who wouldn't share even a single skewer despite all their coaxing?

Long Beibei had been eyeing the skewers in Qianqian's hand for a long time. Finally, she got her hands on one. Mmm, delicious! It's so good! The handsome uncle's cooking is the best! She was eating the skewer and drooling!

At this moment, Qin Lan and her group also arrived at the front yard.

"Hey, Ling Yun! You're having a barbecue party and you didn't invite me?" Qin Lan was a little angry. Seeing so many people invited, Ling Yun actually didn't call her. I'm Qianqian's godmother, after all!

"Oh my, what a head I have. How could I have forgotten you?" Ling Yun pretended to know nothing and remember nothing.

Qin Lan stomped her foot, huffing. What can I do with him if he says that? Even though she knew he was lying.

"Qianqian, your godmother is here."

"Xiao Lan, don't be angry. He's always like this. Just ignore him," Lin Qiuyan said, trying to smooth things over.

"Mmm, Auntie, I won't stoop to the level of certain people," she said, pouting.

"Auntie, this is my sister Beibei's mother, Qin Xianglian. This is Beibei's aunt, Long Yanran. And that's the bodyguard," Qin Lan introduced them briefly to Lin Qiuyan.

Long Yanran and Xu Le also saw Ling Yun. When they saw Qianqian earlier, they thought she looked a bit like the girl the mysterious man had held yesterday. Now, seeing Ling Yun, they were unsettled. It was indeed him.

Long Yanran was fine, just a little disbelieving. Such a powerful figure living such an ordinary life, not seeking fame or fortune.

Ever since Xu Le saw Ling Yun, he had been unsettled, feeling a prickle of fear. I spoke rudely to him yesterday! Suddenly, he thought of something. The back of his clothes was soaked with sweat, and his legs felt weak.

This is District 11, Unit 2403. District 11, Unit 2403. Oh my god, last night I was drinking with Lin Hao, and he said he was tracking Tokugawa Nakaji in District 11, Unit 2403, and then he disappeared. Also, yesterday evening, in the small forest opposite District 11, Unit 2403, Crimson was wiped out by unknown Stone Monsters. This news has already spread to every Dragon Group member in Jiangbei.

This series of events – Tokugawa Nakaji, the heavenly lightning, Beibei's resurrection, the Stone Monsters – are all related to this person named Ling Yun. The more Xu Le thought about it, the more alarmed he became. It seems I've stumbled upon a terrible secret.

He can control heavenly lightning. That Stone Monster must be his subordinate. Lin Hao said that Stone Monster had the strength of the Tianren Realm. So, who exactly is Ling Yun? Why does he possess such terrifying power? I can't see through him. I can't sense any internal energy from him. He's completely like an ordinary person. Could he have surpassed the Tianren Realm?

Xu Le's heart was racing, his face was pale, and he was sweating profusely.

Why?

He saw the weather in the sky, no, more accurately, the weather above this villa. Half was cloudy, and half was sunny.

It was different from when he entered. Moreover, the pattern kept alternating. He can control the weather, command heavenly lightning. Is he even human?

His legs finally gave out. He dared not think further, afraid he couldn't handle it. Long Yanran was startled by Xu Le's state. She had never seen him like this since she knew him. She quickly helped him up.

"Xu Le, what's wrong? Your face is so pale. Did you see something?"

"No, no, I don't know anything. Don't ask me anything you shouldn't," Xu Le said, shaking his head. He couldn't tell her; she couldn't bear it.

Xu Le sat on the lawn, sweat dripping from his forehead. All of this was too shocking.