Ma Shang Kai Ke

Soon, Qin Guan brought Nan Rou and Bai You to the place where the three of them used to cook together.

They hadn't lit the stove in three years, and Qin Guan was ravenous. Nan Rou and Bai You kept up a dignified appearance, but deep down, they were just as eager as Qin Guan to light a fire and cook.

Little Fire to preheat, big fire to stir-fry, delicious dishes tossed back and forth, and they reveled in one another's warmth.

A good meal was worth the wait. This one took a full four shichen, and the bottom of the wok was nearly scorched dry.

The three of them took turns feeding one another, eating until they were completely satisfied. Then they lay down on the bed and slept soundly.

"Just like I remembered—what a taste!"

Atop the tower, Little Black Tower let out a deeply satisfied moan.

"Tower Brother, were you sneaking a peek at Master and the others having fun just now?" Little Black Tower was savoring the memory of something when Zhan Chi's voice suddenly rang out strangely beside him.

"Ah!"

Little Black Tower jolted in fright, and even that mass of Origin Qi was startled into a strange shape.

"Chi... Chi Mei, why didn't you announce yourself when you arrived?"

Little Black Tower looked at Zhan Chi, who had transformed into a long sword, his voice flustered. He looked as though he'd been caught doing something shameful.

"Ah, it's all my fault."

Zhan Chi suddenly sighed in self-reproach. "If I hadn't been so willful back then and chopped off your head, you wouldn't have had to hide here and watch from the sidelines."

Little Black Tower: "..."

"Tower Brother, I memorized all the moves Master and Miss Nan and Miss Bai used just now." Zhan