In the vast, deep sea.
The Demon Soul Great White Shark holds absolute sway in this area, as evidenced by the six dead Deep Sea Demon Whale.
"Let's hurry and act before the old guys of the Deep Sea Demon Whale Clan wake up." The old king looked at the Demon Soul Shark King, who nodded, and then the old king slowly swam to Bai Xiuxiu.
The old king gently stroked her little head and asked, " Xiuxiu, are you really sure?"
Without much hesitation, Bai Xiuxiu nodded and said, "Yes, Grandpa, I've made up my mind."
The shark queen couldn't resist swimming over and hugging her, and they reluctantly parted after a while.
" Bai Paopao, since you've made up your mind, Mom won't say anything more. But you must remember not to regret your decision."
"Yes, Mother." Bai Xiuxiu nestled into her mother's arms once more. Only then did the old king slowly say, "Alright, let's get going. Xiuxiu, come with me."
He then turned to the Shark King and instructed, "Remember to send more people to guard Black Cliff Cavern. We must ensure Xiu Xiu's absolute safety during her Xiuxiu form transformation."
Black Cliff Cavern is located within the territory of the Demon Soul Great White Shark, but it lies very deep in the ocean.
When the old king left, he took with him two or three Soul Bone taken from the Deep Sea Demon Whale. These will come in handy once Bai Xiuxiu transforms into a human.
Before long, they disappeared into the vast depths of the ocean. Watching her beloved daughters drift away, the Shark Queen was very sad and finally turned away, refusing to look back.
The Shark King swam over and comforted him, "It's alright, we'll see Paopao again in a while, right? Don't be too sad."
The chef at the Linhai Grand Hotel is absolutely top-notch; even Ju Zi, who always prides herself on her culinary skills, was completely convinced.
"This meat is grilled so well, especially the sauce he made, it tastes absolutely amazing! I guess I still need to learn how to make it."
Ke Ke reached out and scooped up a spoonful of soup. The soup was as white as milk, and she took a small sip of the meat. It melted in her mouth and had a slightly sweet taste.
"It does taste really good, but don't be discouraged, Ju Zi. After all, they're professionals in this industry." Ke Ke smiled as she looked at Ju Zi sitting opposite her. Soon, the broth in her small bowl was empty, and then she scooped a spoonful into the large bowl.
Ju Zi thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's true."
The restaurant was almost full, as most people were looking forward to the food tonight.
However, the two of them still caught a glimpse of Cao Yu not far away out of the corner of their eyes.
Ke Ke said angrily, "That guy is so awful! He actually fed Meng Hongchen soup! Ugh! It's infuriating!"
"They even pouted, damn it, they were about to kiss! Oh my god, you bastards!"
"He has no sense of occasion at all, it's infuriating!" She felt the delicious food on the table suddenly lose its appeal, but she still ate the grilled meat heartily.
Although I was furious, I couldn't let the delicious food get the better of me.
This is the principle that Ke Ke, this foodie, has always adhered to.
Ju Zi watched the scene without saying a word, secretly thinking, "If I had won him over sooner, I'd probably be sitting next to him."
Ju Zi grew angrier the more she thought about it, her hands clenching tightly together. However, the several bottles of black sauce on the table caught her attention. This stuff should be great for playing pranks, right?
Cao Yu felt a chill run down his spine, as if someone was watching him, and the feeling was not good.
Looking around, Cao Yu realized that Ju Zi and the others had already looked away and hadn't been noticed.
A small hand poked Cao Yu's strong right arm, and Xiaoxiao dimple revealed a faint smile. Meng Hongchen asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
"It's alright, keep eating." Cao Yu quickly changed the subject, and soon he had finished a large portion of the plate of grilled meat, praising, "This meat tastes really good, Meng, what do you think?"
"It's alright, pretty tasty, but my dad and mom's cooking is still the best." But then she remembered something else and continued to Cao Yu, "How about I take you back to my hometown during the holidays to try my parents' cooking?"
Upon hearing this, Cao Yu nearly spat out his soup and asked, "Is this a good idea? Meeting my father-in-law and mother-in-law so soon? I'm not mentally prepared yet."
"What's wrong with that? What are you afraid of?" Before he could even speak, Meng Hongchen happily laughed, "Okay, it's settled then. Boyfriend, you absolutely have to come!"
Cao Yu asked timidly, "What will happen if I don't come?"
Meng Hongchen rolled her eyes at him first, then said softly, "If you dare not come, I won't go to your house either."
"Okay, let's go then. But what do our parents like? I'll bring some with me."
"Boyfriend, you're really something! You've become my parents so quickly." Meng Hongchen reached out and pinched his cheek. Now she had discovered another characteristic of Cao Yu: his thick skin.
I don't know how someone with such thick skin can be so good-looking; it's simply against all logic.
"My parents love cooking, so you can bring some local specialties with you."
Around 10 PM.
The lively atmosphere from before has gradually dissipated, and people have returned to their rooms to rest.
Cao Yu held Meng Hongchen in his arms, smiled and said, "Are you still scared to sleep alone tonight? Do you want to come over again?"
Meng Hongchen blushed again at the thought of what happened last night. She quickly shook her head, then gently pushed him away and hurried into her room.
Peeking out from behind the half-open door, she grinned and said to Cao Yu, "My legs are still a little sore, so I'll sleep alone tonight. Goodnight."
After saying that, she immediately closed the door and leaned against it. Meng Hongchen breathed a sigh of relief.
"Thank goodness I didn't agree to his proposal."
Although she really wanted to, the thought of Cao Yu's fighting prowess made her legs ache again.
It'll probably take at least a few more days.
Then Meng Hongchen quietly peeked out through the peephole of the door, but didn't see Cao Yu. He probably went back to his room.
Around midnight, after finishing his meditation, Cao Yu got out of bed, turned off the light, and reached out to close the door.
But then he realized he had only closed the door gently without locking it.
Just half an hour later, as he lay in bed, he heard the sound of a doorknob being turned outside.
With a slight upturn of his lips, Cao Yu finally couldn't help but smile smugly.
He thought to himself, "Who doesn't like a girlfriend who says one thing but means another?"
With a "click," the door finally opened. Cao Yu pretended to squint and not see it, and the lights in the room were also turned off, leaving the surroundings pitch black.
The person who entered carefully closed the door, then tiptoed to the bedside.
The woman looked at Cao Yu lying on the bed, took a deep breath, and just as she was about to take something out of her Storage Soul Tool, an unexpected event suddenly occurred.
Everything happened so suddenly, catching everyone off guard.
(End of this chapter)