An Lan had yet to answer when Mu Xi timidly cut in with a suggestion. "How about... we go to Heaven Dou City?"
"Hm?" Na'er turned to look at her. "We? What does that have to do with you?"
Na'er studied Mu Xi intently, her eyes full of scrutiny.
The Lan-Na-Hui Trio traveled the world together. She'd even wanted to ditch Yuanen Yehui, so there was no way she'd be willing to bring along another person, let alone Mu Xi. She was ten thousand percent against it.
Mu Xi gave an awkward smile. "I can take you to meet my uncle!"
Once she'd said it, Mu Xi seemed to find her confidence. Remembering that Na'er was a foodie, her eyes suddenly lit up. "I'm telling you, my uncle's chef is an amazing cook! He says he's second-best at cooking, and no one in the entire Federation dares claim to be first."
"Heh."
Na'er gave a disdainful laugh and spoke with an air of pride. "You think I don't know you're trying to tempt me? Well, let me tell you, you've really... picked the right person!"
Na'er's abrupt change of tune nearly gave Mu Xi whiplash.
An Lan shook his head with an amused smile and made the decision outright. "Then, once we've had our fill of Eastsea City, we'll go to Heaven Dou City."
One of the unforgettable delights of the Dragon King Legend era was Mu Ye's cooking, without a doubt.
They'd have to visit Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua sooner or later anyway, so there was no harm in going to Heaven Dou City first.
An Lan led Yuanen Yehui, Na'er, and Mu Xi onward at a brisk pace, gravel crunching beneath their feet.
A chilling wind howled through the depths of the steep, shadowy gorge. Jagged boulders cast