"Little junior brother, I never imagined you'd outshine even your big sister in the art of cooking."
Su Rou smiled enchantingly, her voluptuous figure trembling, a feast of alluring curves that set hearts fluttering.
She picked a piece of fish from the pot. Fragrance wafted from it, rosy light burst forth, and it melted in her mouth. A surge of essence rushed through her limbs and bones, leaving her whole body wonderfully refreshed.
Everyone else hurried to dig in, showering it with praise. In the end, they devoured the entire fish, as large as a small hill, without leaving a scrap.
"Now this is comfort!" the group exclaimed. They had expected their trial to be tense and perilous, yet with their little junior brother, it had become relaxed and pleasant, practically a sightseeing trip.
"Little junior brother, thank you for earlier," Jin Lingxiao said, stepping forward to offer his solemn thanks.
Without Lin Fan's intervention, the sneak attack would almost have succeeded, nearly eliminating him from the Small World.
Losing was secondary; the real issue was losing face. With so many people watching outside, having his Jade Talisman shattered the moment he entered would have been awful even to contemplate.
Moreover, this Small World imposed powerful suppression on outsiders, affecting everything from magical power to divine sense. Like the various regions of the Spirit World, it only allowed everyone to wield Spirit Transformation Realm strength.
"Senior Brother Jin, it was nothing. We're all fellow disciples. Don't mention it." Lin Fan blinked his large eyes, brimming with loyalty.
Now that he had eaten and drunk his fill, he patted his little belly and lay on a patch of soft grass beside the lake, a blade of wild grass between his lips, looking utterly at ease.
"Junior brother, are we really just