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Through the entire process, the two of them had not exchanged a single word.

Those practiced movements, those professional tools, those neatly arranged seasonings.

If they did not do this all the time, the Old Butler would never have believed it.

The Old Butler asked, torn between laughter and tears, "You two little fellows, it's obvious you've done this plenty, haven't you? Xiao Guang, every morning before, you took Xiao Tong to the back mountain and said you were going for a run. Don't tell me you were using the chance to sneak off and barbecue? Back then, when you asked me for a little stove, it was for this?"

Huo Yutong lowered her head and pretended to focus seriously on grilling the fish, but the blush on her face had already completely given her away.

Qian Chaoguang chuckled a few times and said, "No way. We really did go exercise. Otherwise, how would Xiao Tong have such good stamina now? Grilling fish was just a side thing. You don't know this, but Xiao Tong's grilled fish is ridiculously good."

To be fair, Qian Chaoguang really was not lying.

Ever since he started delivering meals to the Huo mother and daughter, a little tail had appeared behind him every day when he went to the back mountain for his morning run.

Since training a good body also helped awaken a bit more Innate Soul Power, Qian Chaoguang did not refuse.

Just like that, the two of them teamed up for their runs, and they kept at it for three whole years.

Mm.

They merely improved their meals along the way during the run.

Before Huo Yutong had formally awakened her soul power and martial soul, she really was just a little girl. Naturally, her stamina could not compare with Qian Chaoguang, that freak who cultivated the Golden Body Art.

As a result, this running process often turned into the two of them running to the bank of a small river, where Qian Chaoguang would catch a few fish, clean them up, and let Huo Yutong grill them first while he continued training.

By the time he came back from running, the fish would be just about done.

The two of them would wolf them down, then go back to their own homes afterward.

Huo Yutong went to help Huo Yun'er with her work, while Qian Chaoguang continued cultivating.

This habit of teaming up for morning runs had only been broken a little over two months ago, after the Martial Soul Awakening.

The Old Butler crouched down beside them with a beaming smile.

"Then Grandpa will just wait for the ready-made food today. Let me have a taste of Xiao Tong's cooking too."

Huo Yutong revealed a sweet smile and continued grilling the fish with full concentration.

Before long, a special fragrance spread out above the fire.

As Huo Yutong slowly turned it, the grass carp gradually turned golden yellow.

Paired with that rich aroma, it was utterly enticing.

The grill could just fit three large fish at once, so there was no need to do them one by one.

"Grandpa Zhu, please try it first."

Very sensibly, Huo Yutong picked out the largest and best-looking grilled fish and handed it to the Old Butler beside her.

"Oh, oh, good, good. Thank you, Xiao Tong."

The Old Butler took the fish with a face full of smiles, blew on it gently, and took a light bite.

"Crack."

His teeth met the fish, making a faint sound.

The charred, fragrant fish skin was golden and crispy. Mixed with the rich aroma of the fish and the unique scent of charcoal fire, it burst open in his mouth, leaving fragrance on his lips and teeth.

The chili powder that Qian Chaoguang and Huo Yutong had ground themselves gave his mouth a trace of spicy stimulation. Accompanied by the faint flavor of Perilla, it brought out the grilled fish's fresh savoriness to the extreme.

With every bite, the delicate clove-like flakes of fish carried a slight springiness, and the wonderful texture made the eater become addicted without realizing it.

Before he knew it, the Old Butler had already gnawed through an entire fish. Even some small bones that had not been removed were chewed up by him and swallowed into his stomach.

Calling it endlessly memorable would be no exaggeration at all.

Huo Yutong was already grilling the second batch, while Qian Chaoguang crouched beside her, waiting eagerly, looking quite as if his eyes might wear through from longing.

Back then, when he had tasted the legendary Little Huo Grilled Fish for the first time, he had also felt that same somewhat dazed sensation.

It had truly stunned him.

It really was ridiculous. A little girl who had never touched barbecue before could use only simple salt and Perilla for seasoning and still grill fish that could be called a delicacy.

It could even conquer Qian Chaoguang's picky taste buds, which had been trained by modern culinary techniques.

One had to admit, this was an outrageously absurd culinary talent.

Do not forget, Qian Chaoguang was someone from the great empire of food lovers!

With such a wonderful flavor, saying one could eat it a hundred times without getting tired of it was absolutely no empty phrase.

Even after eating it for three years straight, he still loved this bite beyond measure.

Huo Yutong's grilled fish skills had also undergone Rapid Improvement over these three years, and by now, they had completely reached an unimaginable level.

Even someone with anorexia would have to regain their interest in fine food on the spot after eating this grilled fish!

Night fell.

With an expert standing guard, listening to the rustling white noise of the forest inside the tent, this should have been an excellent place to sleep.

But Qian Chaoguang found himself somewhat unable to sleep.

Helpless, he pried away the arm Huo Yutong had kept draped over him and shifted a little to the side.

But before long, the clingy little thing would inch over on her own again, wrapping herself around him like an octopus, leaving Qian Chaoguang extremely agitated.

Her faint body fragrance kept drifting into his nose, making him, who was trying hard to fall asleep, grow more and more awake instead.

Looking at the little loli with a faint smile hanging at the corner of her mouth, Qian Chaoguang let out a deep sigh, feeling very helpless.

She was sleeping comfortably enough, while he lay there like a corpse, not daring to move an inch. It really was a little uncomfortable.

After dinner, Old Butler's thinking had been very straightforward: What was there to worry about with two six-year-old kids? Let them sleep together.

Seeing that the two of them rather had the air of mutual affection, he had simply given things a little push while he was at it, firmly cementing this pair of childhood sweethearts.

Huo Yutong herself did not think there was any problem either. Douluo Continent was an open-minded place, and there was no such thing as men and women needing to keep their distance.

Being able to sleep together with the older brother she liked made her very happy.

But Qian Chaoguang felt rather awkward.

After all, inside this shell of his was the soul of an adult man.

He was not like Tang San, that lolicon, saying no with his mouth while his body was honest enough to share a bed and pillow with Xiao Wu for six years.

Under this anxious situation, in order to stop his mind from wandering, Qian Chaoguang began constantly pondering his recent cultivation path to divert and scatter his attention.

Gradually, who knew how much time passed.

Listening to Huo Yutong's steady, gentle breathing, he finally could not withstand the wave of sleepiness either and unknowingly fell asleep.

Early the next morning, when Huo Yutong woke up inside the tent, the sleeping bag on her right was already empty.

Qian Chaoguang had gotten up long ago. After simply practicing a set of boxing movements to loosen himself up, he finished preparing three simple breakfasts.

In his previous life, he had grown up alone. Though his talent for cooking could not be called top-tier, he could still make a fine meal, and putting together some breakfast was easy for him.

Drawn out of the tent by the enticing aroma, Huo Yutong rubbed her sleepy eyes and said softly, "Good morning, Chaoguang Gege. Good morning, Grandpa Zhu."

"Morning, Xiao Tong."

Qian Chaoguang had already finished eating and casually handed her a portion of breakfast.

"You woke up at just the right time. I was just about to go call you."

"Mm, thank you, Gege."

After taking the breakfast, Huo Yutong instantly turned into a greedy little kitten and started eating.

Old Butler watched Huo Yutong wolfing down her food while also glancing at the dark circles under Qian Chaoguang's eyes, secretly laughing.