Holy crap! Big Brother got Bo Saixi to lick his hand!?

Just as the scene fell into an eerie silence once again, Lin Feng, who was on the recliner, let out a soft chuckle.

At least, although her excuse was absurd, her attitude was genuinely sincere.

[Ding! Detected that the top-tier "leek" (Bo Saixi) has completed his self-conquest and proactively applied for the 007 "blessing" position.]

[System suggestion: This outstanding employee should be hired immediately and awarded the "Maple Dye Pavilion Best External Employee Award" as encouragement.]

Lin Feng ignored the system's complaints and waved lazily.

"Fine."

His voice was calm, yet it sounded like heavenly music to Bo Saixi's ears.

"Since you are so concerned about the safety of the mainland and have such a sense of responsibility, I am not an unreasonable person."

"From this day forward, you will be the guardian of my Maple Dye Pavilion."

Two meals a day are provided.

The words had barely left his mouth.

Bo Saixi's heart, which had been in her throat, finally settled back into her stomach with a "thump"!

It's done!

She suppressed the urge to cheer and jump for joy, and a genuine, radiant smile bloomed on her beautiful face.

"Thank you for your kindness, senior!"

"This junior will certainly live up to your trust and swear to defend the Divine Gate to the death!"

She thanked him happily, then stood up gracefully, ready to immediately "go to work" and fulfill her sacred duty at the store entrance.

However, a golden light flashed.

Qian Daoliu rushed to Lin Feng's counter, rubbing his hands together with a fawning expression, his eyes practically overflowing with desire.

"S-Senior!"

"As you can see, I've kept my word and brought Bo Saixi... here to be your security guard."

"Look at my... my second meal of Egg Fried Rice..."

Seeing his pathetic state, Lin Feng didn't forget his previous promise.

He pondered for a moment, then tapped his index finger lightly on the table.

"Um..."

"Although the process was somewhat different from what I expected."

"But after all, you were the one who brought about this outcome."

Lin Feng finally nodded, making the final decision.

"Then... let's resume your second meal of the day."

Boom!

Qian Daoliu felt a thunderous rush of happiness coursing through his entire body!

He was completely overwhelmed with excitement, his whole body trembling, and his lips curled up in a wide, almost ear-length grin.

How could Qian Daoliu not be excited!

At this moment, he not only regained his right to two meals a day, but Bo Saixi also became a security guard!

My job is right at the store entrance!

Bo Saixi also went to stand guard!

Doesn't that mean... from now on, he'll be able to spend every day with Xi Xi, fighting side-by-side (standing guard)?

Being near the water tower means you get the moon first!

A lone man and a lone woman guarding the gate!

He's Qian Daoliu who's lived for over a hundred years; how could he not understand this principle?!

With persistent pleading and gentle persuasion, feelings will develop over time, and you'll win her over sooner or later!

Overjoyed, he didn't even think before he blurted out a heartfelt exclamation.

"Great! Hahaha!"

"It wasn't for nothing that I personally went to Sea God Island and got beaten up!"

"That beating was worth it! Absolutely worth it!"

However.

The next second.

Qian Daoliu regretted it.

Because Bo Saixi's incredulous, yet somewhat dangerous, voice rang out from behind him.

"Thousand, Path, Flow."

"So you went all the way to Sea God Island to trick me into coming here..."

Her voice grew colder and colder.

"The ultimate goal is just for your own second meal?"

Upon hearing the chilling voice behind him, Qian Daoliu's ecstatic expression froze instantly.

His neck was stiff as a rusty gear, turning around haltingly.

What came into view was Bo Saixi's stunningly beautiful face, which seemed to be smiling but was actually quite sinister, yet her beautiful eyes held a hint of malice.

Qian Daoliu of cold sweat poured down his face in an instant.

He felt as if he had returned to Sea God Island, back to the moment when the phantom of Sea God Trident was pointing at his forehead.

No! No, no, no!

He frantically waved his hands, his tongue practically tied in knots.

"Xi Xi, let me explain! Although... although that is indeed the reason... ugh!"

Qian Daoliu wished he could slap himself across the face right then and there.

"While that's a very important reason, my primary motivation is to let you taste this unparalleled delicacy and see the hope of becoming a god!"

"I... I'm doing this for your own good!"

Qian Daoliu stammered, his words incoherent, and he was sweating profusely with anxiety.

The more he explained, the colder he felt in Bo Saixi's eyes.

Final.

He gave up.

Qian Daoliu looked at Bo Saixi with a tragic expression on his face, as if he were facing certain death.

He steeled himself, closed his eyes, and adopted a resigned, surrendering posture.

"Never mind!"

"Go ahead and hit me if you want!"

Anyway, she's thick-skinned and tough; she can't really kill herself in her senior's restaurant.

At worst, it'll just result in a few more bruises.

For love (and the second meal), I'll give it my all!

Throughout the entire restaurant, everyone's eyes were focused on the Peerless Douluo who were about to "fight".

Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others subconsciously shrank back, preparing to watch how their eldest Big Brother would be subjected to "domestic violence."

As Bo Saixi looked at the old man before her, who was closing his eyes and waiting to die with a roguish air, the murderous aura in her eyes unconsciously dissipated.

Yes, that's exactly what a scoundrel he is. He'd come to his own territory and cause trouble just to get a meal; he'd even trick her, the high priestess, into coming just for his second meal. His motives are quite selfish and despicable.

But... he was also the only one who, while she was trapped on Sea God Island, desperately awaiting her fate of sacrifice, forced his way in and, in the most foolish and direct way, tore open another wound in her life.

Watching him get so cocky over a single sentence, then terrified by another, and finally adopt this "what the hell" attitude...

Bo Saixi suddenly felt a little amused, and also a little... soft-hearted.

A century of solitude, a century of desolation—she hadn't seen such a vibrant, real, and yet... foolish fellow in far too long.

Just as Qian Daoliu's heart was in turmoil, a familiar scent, a mixture of the salty dampness of the ocean and a faint fragrance, entered his nostrils.

Immediately afterwards, a tall, slender figure, carrying the scent of the sea breeze, gently leaned into his arms.

Um?

What's going on?

Qian Daoliu suddenly opened his eyes.

What came into view was neither a fist coming at you, nor a trident gleaming with cold light.

Instead, a head of smooth, seaweed-like blue hair rested quietly on his shoulder.

Qian Daoliu was completely stunned.

He stared blankly at the woman leaning against him, his mind completely blank.

"Xi... Xi Xi, you..."

Bo Saixi didn't speak, but simply leaned back quietly for a moment.

Then, she slowly took half a step back, raised her clear, deep-sea-like eyes, and met his gaze.

Under Qian Daoliu's astonished gaze.

She extended her fair, jade-like right hand, her fingertips slightly cool, and gently touched the bruise on Qian Daoliu's cheek that had not yet completely faded.

Her movements were very light and gentle.

"Anyway..."

Bo Saixi's voice was no longer cold; instead, it carried a hint of complexity and sincerity.

"It's all because of you that I have new hope."

"They gave me another option besides sacrifice."

She looked into Qian Daoliu's eyes, each word clear and distinct.

"Qian Daoliu, thank you."

She paused, then gently pressed her fingertips, which were bruised, as if with remorse.

"Also... I was so harsh on you back on Sea God Island."

"I apologize to you..."

Boom!

Qian Daoliu's mind exploded.

He felt as if he hadn't been stabbed by Sea God Trident, but rather pierced by Qiu Weiyuan's arrow!

Happiness came so suddenly!

His face flushed red rapidly, all the way down to his ears.

His Daoist heart, built up over a hundred years ago, shattered like dumpling filling at this moment.

He subconsciously avoided Bo Saixi's tender gaze, raised his hand to scratch his nose, and awkwardly said, like a naive young man experiencing love for the first time:

"No, it's nothing..."

"I have thick skin, it doesn't hurt, not at all..."

This scene left all the onlookers in the restaurant, who knew what was happening, utterly astonished.

Meanwhile, the Mighty Lion Douluo at the other table jumped right up from his chair.

He pointed at the adulterous couple, his voice trembling with shock, and shouted:

"Holy... Holy crap?!"

"Am I dreaming?!"

He rubbed his eyes hard and then pinched the thigh of the Subduing Demon Douluo next to him hard.

"Agh--!" The Subduing Demon Douluo let out a miserable scream.

Mighty Lion Douluo, however, seemed not to hear, still staring intently ahead, his face showing an expression of utter disbelief.

"Big... Big Brother..."

"He... he actually... got Bo Saixi...?!" (Do you guys think we should bring Tang Chen over?)