I've Already Become a God, and Only Now You're Telling Me There Are Monsters in the World?

"You're such a sweet talker, senior."

Xia Shuran said Gu Qing was a sweet talker, but the real sweetness was in her own heart.

She felt so sweet inside that she was practically bouncing with joy.

Her body felt light and airy.

Gu Qing's approval and praise were like a shot of adrenaline to her.

Just one simple word of approval or praise could keep her happy for hours.

Gu Qing knew this himself, so he had never been stingy with his praise.

"Senior, try a salted egg custard bun first."

Xia Shuran strongly recommended it. "I think these are the tastiest buns I've made."

"Let me try one."

Gu Qing took a salted egg custard bun from the bag and bit into it with some anticipation.

With that bite, the filling burst right out.

Warm, golden custard flooded his mouth, its sweetness sending every taste bud into a frenzy.

"It's delicious."

Savoring the taste in his mouth, Gu Qing offered heartfelt praise. "It's so much better than the premade buns at the school breakfast shop. With your skills, charging ten yuan apiece for these wouldn't be unreasonable."

"You really know how to flatter someone, senior."

Xia Shuran's eyes curved with a smile, her clear, crisp voice lovely to hear. "These buns aren't made of gold. How could they possibly sell for ten yuan each?"

"Come on, senior."

Xia Shuran smiled brightly. "I'll take you inside for a tour of my family's martial arts school."

With that, she led Gu Qing into the school.

Gu Qing walked beside her, eating the steaming bun in his hand while curiously taking in the interior.

The martial arts school was spacious inside.

Voices filled the air.

The place bustled with activity.

Training dummies and weapon racks were arranged throughout the hall.

Sabers, swords,