Winter

The winter wind was still howling.

Though the biting cold had frozen everything outside, it could not seal away the heat within the house.

Xu Changqing lay on the spacious nanmu bed beneath a thin silk quilt, with a warm, soft beauty nestled in the crook of his right arm.

Who?

Naturally, it was Yu Caiqing!

At this moment, the two of them bore the appearance of having just finished dual cultivation.

Not only were they not sleepy, they were positively brimming with energy.

"Senior Sister!"

"Mm?"

"It's still early. How about..."

Morning arrived.

Xu Changqing prepared breakfast, specially simmering a pot of fragrant Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice Grain porridge.

The side dishes were chopped chili,

sweet-and-sour crispy radish,

and chicken meatballs.

Though they looked simple, their quality was absolutely beyond reproach.

Aside from the chicken meatballs, the chopped chili was made from Supreme-Grade peppers he had cultivated himself.

The sweet-and-sour crispy radish was likewise made from Supreme-Grade white radishes he had grown himself.

Especially this chopped chili—it was one of the exclusive sauces he had specially prepared for the Formal Disciple Grand Competition.

Though he could not recreate it exactly, the flavor was at least seventy percent similar.

At this moment, Yu Caiqing came downstairs draped in a thin veil.

The sight instantly melted her frosty features into a sweet smile.

A sense of happiness welled up within her.

Xu Changqing waved. "Senior Sister, breakfast is ready. Come eat."

Yu Caiqing inhaled the enticing fragrance in the air and could not help praising him. "It seems you are not only gifted at planting. Your Spirit Cuisine Skill is also first-rate."

Xu Changqing smiled. "It's alright."

Then, he specially served her a small bowl of Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice Grain porridge.

As for the side dishes, he did not add