Chrysanthemum Douluo's Failed Fish Theft and Subsequent Kick

A few minutes later, waves of alluring fragrance wafted out from the kitchen.

The moment that scent drifted out, Ghost Douluo froze completely.

"This... what is this smell?"

Ghost Douluo's nose twitched involuntarily, and his eyes, usually hidden beneath a shroud of black mist, widened to their limit.

This fragrance was simply incredible!

He had cultivated for so many years, traveling far and wide; what kind of delicacies had he not tasted?

Yet, this scent gave him a feeling he had never experienced before.

The aroma of meat, the fragrance of rice, and an indescribable, exotic scent were all blended together.

Taking a single breath of it made every cell in his body feel as if they were cheering and leaping for joy!

The most fatal part was that Ghost Douluo found his saliva beginning to leak out uncontrollably.

He was a dignified level-95 Title Douluo; when had he ever drooled just from smelling food?

This was too embarrassing!

Ghost Douluo hurriedly swallowed his saliva, terrified that someone might see him.

But the fragrance grew thicker and more enticing by the second.

His stomach began to growl uncontrollably.

"So fragrant! It's so fragrant! It smells much better than our Level 3 Menu!"

Yan couldn't help but swallow his own saliva from the side. "What should I do? I want to eat again now."

"You only finished eating less than half an hour ago, you know!"

Xie Yue rolled his eyes, but his gaze couldn't help but drift toward the kitchen as well.

Hu Liena also couldn't help but lightly lick the corner of her mouth, though she could only smile bitterly in the end. "But the Senior said that one person can only eat one meal a day."

The three of them looked at each other, all silently shedding tears in their hearts.

They also wanted to eat higher-tier dishes sooner!

Even if not for the sake of the lucky draw, just to satisfy their cravings!

Just as the three were sinking into food-related anxiety, Lin Feng walked out carrying a tray.

"Your dishes are here."

Ghost Douluo sat up straight instantly, his eyes locking onto the tray with a gaze even more intense than if he were looking at a peerless beauty.

On the tray, the dishes emitted a breathtaking aroma.

The Dragon Blood Glutinous Coral Rice appeared an alluring cherry-red, each grain of rice crystal clear and adorned with ruby-like toppings.

The Mystic Eye Cold Phosphorus Fish was entirely silver and bright, its fish eyes actually emitting a faint glow, and the meat was as white as snow; just one look was enough to make one's mouth water.

As for the glass of Other Shore Jade Dew Wine, it radiated a faint blue fluorescence, and the wafting scent of the wine was enough to make one feel intoxicated just by smelling it.

By comparison, Chrysanthemum Douluo's side looked much more "shabby."

Although the salad made of seven different fruits was already a delicacy Hu Liena and the others could only dream of, compared to the "heavy dishes" on Ghost Douluo's side, it certainly seemed a bit... plain.

However, thinking back to the miserable state he was in yesterday when he was stuffed to the point of rolling his eyes, Chrysanthemum Douluo could only silently accept this "simple" choice.

Ghost Douluo picked up the bowl of Dragon Blood Glutinous Coral Rice, his hands trembling slightly.

This fragrance... it was too tempting!

He carefully scooped up a spoonful and placed it into his mouth.

In an instant!

Ghost Douluo was stunned.

What kind of divine flavor was this?!

Those cherry-red grains of rice burst in his mouth, releasing a rich, sweet fragrance.

Every grain of rice was filled with an indescribable energy, dancing on the tip of his tongue and blooming across his taste buds.

"Holy sh—" Ghost Douluo almost cursed, but he managed to hold it back in the end.

He swore that this was the best meal he had ever eaten in his life!

All those delicacies and fine wines he had tasted before were nothing but pig slop compared to this bowl of rice!

Ghost Douluo no longer cared about the dignity of a Title Douluo and began to shovel the rice into his mouth frantically.

From time to time, he would also pick up a piece of fish to mix in with the rice before swallowing it all down.

"Eat slowly, don't choke..." Chrysanthemum Douluo said from the side, looking somewhat worried.

But the next second, he couldn't even care about speaking himself.

With a complex mood, Chrysanthemum Douluo took a light taste of his Seven-Colored Fruit Salad.

In an instant, all the negative emotions in his heart dissipated, leaving only two words in his mind—delicious!

Although it was just a simple fruit salad, every fruit carried a special sweetness that unfolded in layers within the mouth, creating a perfect harmony.

The agony of rolling his eyes from being overstuffed yesterday? That was nothing!

The frustration of missing out on the Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum? To hell with that!

At this moment, Chrysanthemum Douluo had only one thought in his mind—I need to eat!

In no time at all, Chrysanthemum Douluo had polished off his entire portion of salad.

He licked his lips, still wanting more, a satisfied flush lingering on his enchanting face.

The flavors of the Seven-Colored Fruit Salad were distinct, with each fruit bursting with its own unique sweetness in his mouth.

This feeling... it was too good!

Chrysanthemum Douluo snuck a glance at Ghost Douluo beside him; the old ghost was still shoveling food into his mouth as if he hadn't eaten in days.

The Mystic Eye Cold Phosphorus Fish, in particular, emitted an aroma that was simply irresistible.

Chrysanthemum Douluo swallowed hard, a bold idea rising in his heart.

It was just one bite, surely that wouldn't matter, right?

He carefully extended his chopsticks, reaching toward the fish on Ghost Douluo's plate.

Just as his chopsticks were about to touch the fish—

"Bang!"

A pitch-black boot suddenly flew out from under the table, landing a solid kick right on Chrysanthemum Douluo's kidney.

"Ah!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo let out a miserable shriek as his body tipped uncontrollably to the side.

"Clang!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo made intimate contact with the floor, emitting a dull thud.

"Old Ghost! Why did you kick me?!"

Ghost Douluo didn't even look up, continuing to bury his face in his food as he mumbled, "If you want to eat, order your own! Don't eye my fish!"

He guarded his food with righteous indignation.

Chrysanthemum Douluo climbed up from the floor and brushed the dust off his clothes, his face turning green with anger.

"You dead ghost! I was just going to have one bite! Just one!"

"Not even one bite!"

Ghost Douluo finally looked up, his dark face filled with wariness.

"Do you know how delicious this fish is? There's only one, I can't even bear to take big bites!"

As he spoke, he deliberately pulled his plate closer to himself, terrified that Chrysanthemum Douluo might launch another sneak attack.

"You! Hmph!"

And so, the meal for the two Titled Douluo ended with Ghost Douluo frantically shoveling food into his mouth while Chrysanthemum Douluo sat to the side with his arms crossed, sulking.

Ghost Douluo patted his stomach in satisfaction, a rare expression of happiness appearing on his dark face.

"Refreshing! So refreshing!" His voice carried undisguised excitement. "I've never eaten a meal this delicious in my entire life!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo let out a cold snort from the side, pointing a disdainful orchid finger at Ghost Douluo.

"Look at how pathetic you look! A dignified Titled Douluo, eating like a starving ghost reincarnated!"

Ghost Douluo didn't care at all about Chrysanthemum Douluo's mockery; his mind was entirely focused on the upcoming draw.

"Senior, can we start the draw now?" Ghost Douluo rubbed his hands together, his eyes shining like lightbulbs.

Lin Feng turned his head to glance at him and gave a slow nod.

"Who's going first?"