Seeing the teasing in her tone, He Xi naturally had no intention of taking the bait.
"The teacher said you were almost finished here. So, how much longer will you be staying?"
"Probably just these next few days." Flora stretched lazily, looking utterly bored. "Mao Mao Jiao refuses to stay and keep me company. I'd been thinking that at least you would stay here."
"But then Mao Mao Jiao told me you rushed off in such a panic to save your little fiancée."
"So? Hurry up and tell me about it. I'm bored to death already."
"Speaking of which, it's getting late, and Bruce is hungry. If you're not heading back, I'll leave on my own first." He Xi decisively changed the subject and enlisted his most reliable ally.
Yet he had clearly underestimated just how far a legendary mage would go to relieve her boredom.
"I brought lots of delicious food." She lightly patted the inconspicuous Dimensional Bag at her waist, then turned her gaze to Bruce, her voice growing several shades sweeter. "Would you like Older Sister to treat you to something tasty?"
"Yummy food! Woof!" Bruce's tail instantly whirled like a flaming windmill.
"Tell Older Sister what you want to eat, and I'll get it for you. Uh... maybe I should just take everything out for you to see."
As she spoke, she gave the bag at her waist a light pat.
The next second, a long table draped in a pristine white tablecloth appeared out of thin air.
Then, a dazzling spread of food covered the table: golden, crisp grilled steaks; several roasted birds fragrant with spices; a large platter of cheese and cured ham; savory meat pies; and several plates of sweet tarts garnished with fresh berries and rich with fruity fragrance...
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