Plum Blossom Woman gave a soft sniff.
A familiar scent.
The fragrance on this Plum Blossom Crisp was familiar.
It must have been made with its plum blossoms.
Plum Blossom Woman quickly understood.
It took a small bite of the Plum Blossom Crisp.
It melted in its mouth.
The fragrance lingered on its cheeks and between its teeth.
"Delicious."
Plum Blossom Woman's eyes curved into faint crescent moons.
"Really?"
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"That's great."
"What about you?"
He looked at the other demons. "Do you think it's delicious?"
The demons all nodded.
Delicious.
"Chiu Chiu~ Chiu Chiu~ Chiu Chiu..."
Yue hopped around on the edge of the table.
Xiao Xiao reached out and accurately pressed down on the head of one lively little demon.
"That's enough."
"I know you think it's delicious."
There was no need to keep repeating the word "delicious."
And...
Xiao Xiao lightly poked Yue in the belly.
"Next time, swallow what's in your mouth before you speak."
It was hopping around, eating, and talking all at once.
One had to admit, Yue was impressively good at doing three things at once.
Xiao Xiao curled his finger and lightly flicked Yue on the forehead again.
"Aren't you afraid of choking?"
"...Chiu Chiu~"
After swallowing the pastry in its mouth, Yue tilted its head and rubbed against Xiao Xiao's finger.
It looked like it was making a promise.
The smile in Xiao Xiao's eyes deepened. "Go on, eat some pastries."
"Otherwise, little Taotie will eat them all."
Just as Xiao Xiao had said, Taotie was devouring the pastries.
The eyes beneath its armpits narrowed, and it was still muttering that Xiao Xiao's cooking wasn't as good as its grandpa's or dad's.
Before it could finish, a sudden warning stirred in its