In the kitchen, Miao Shanrou and Lin Miaoyin looked around, their faces blank.
Then the two women looked at each other again.
Lin Miaoyin was the first to speak, mocking:
"What? You don't even know how to start a fire?"
"Thinking about it, it makes sense. How could the dignified Water Race Saint Emperor have ever been to the kitchen?"
Upon hearing this, Miao Shanrou retorted without backing down.
"Hmph! If you can cook, why Immovable?"
"I see you're still just putting on a show in front of your aunt and Lin Heng."
The two women faced off, locked in a tense standoff for several breaths.
Immediately following, they both took out their communication orbs in perfect unison.
Don't ask why I'm taking the communication orb!
That would naturally involve asking the people in the clan how to cook.
When the high-ranking members of the Water Race and the Wood Clan received the Saint Emperor's message.
Upon seeing the message, everyone doubted whether they had read it correctly.
His Saint Emperor is actually asking how to cook?
Many people curiously asked Saint Emperor Majesty what he wanted to eat, promising to have someone prepare it for him immediately.
Unexpectedly, he was met with a barrage of criticism.
Finally, with no other option, the leaders of both clans gathered together in their respective Lineage kitchens.
With the chef's guidance, it took a full cup of tea's time.
The two female Saint Emperor finally understood what all those utensils in the kitchen were for.
It took another half hour before they finally started cooking.
But watching them chop vegetables with kitchen knives was truly a pitiful sight.
I was chopping vegetables, and when I swung the knife, I didn't control the force well, and the whole kitchen started shaking.
The kitchen knife I was holding was fine.
The entire stove and cutting board were reduced to pieces.
Finally, Lin Heng, who had heard the commotion, ran over.
Look at the kitchen, it's almost been destroyed by these two female Saint Emperor.
Lin Heng was utterly helpless.
The two women were quite embarrassed when they saw Lin Heng approaching.
"I'll do it!"
Lin Heng smiled and stepped forward, taking the kitchen knife from Miao Shanrou's hand.
When their palms lightly touched.
Miao Shanrou's body trembled.
This is the first time in countless years that a man has touched his own body outside of combat.
It was just such a seemingly ordinary little action.
Miao Shanrou's fair face was already flushed.
In contrast, Lin Miaoyin, who was not far away, was filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment.
The way he clenched his teeth was clearly saying, "Why isn't Lin Heng here to help me cook?"
Just as he was thinking this, Lin Heng took the knife from Miao Shanrou and then walked up to Lin Miaoyin.
"Leave the cooking to me."
As they spoke, Lin Heng took the kitchen knife from Lin Miaoyin's hand and placed it aside.
The two women then saw Lin Heng busy in the kitchen.
Under the astonished gazes of the two female Saint Emperor.
Lin Heng washed the vegetables, chopped them, started the fire, put them in the pot, and served them off—the whole process was completed in one go.
Miao Shanrou and Lin Miaoyin were somewhat stunned as they watched from the side.
They never imagined that a man cooking could be so captivating.
Of course, this is also because Lin Heng was the one who cooked the food.
A woman won't be captivated by a chef who cooks every day.
But a man standing at the pinnacle of the Nine Heavens.
Cooking occasionally, especially for them, is a different story.
In less than half an hour, Lin Heng had prepared a simple five-dish meal and a soup.
After plating the dishes, Lin Heng then looked at the two female Saint Emperor.
"Remember to tell my mother later that you made all of this."
After saying that, Lin Heng left the kitchen first.
Watching his departing figure, the two women were somewhat dazed.
I used to think that power and status were the most important things.
But now, seeing Lin Heng, they actually longed to remain ordinary forever.
"If Lin Heng is willing."
"I would rather give up the position of Saint Emperor."
"How wonderful it would be to live such ordinary days with him every day."
Miao Shanrou sighed to herself.
This time, Lin Miaoyin didn't argue with her, but nodded in agreement.
I used to think that ordinary people were pathetic.
"Only a lifespan of a few decades."
"But the most beautiful thing is being able to stay with the one you love for decades to come."
The loneliness accumulated over countless years surged forth at this moment.
Deep down, women still yearn for a man who can provide them with a safe haven.
I've just never encountered this before.
Lin Heng's appearance is what gave the two Saint Emperor such an idea.
However, the two also understood that, judging from Lin Heng's previous actions...
He had no feelings for either of them.
However, Miao Shanrou and Lin Miaoyin did not give up.
At least they found a way to get past Lin Heng.
"Oh, and hurry up and take the dishes out."
"Don't get cold later."
After a moment of reflection, the two women finally remembered their business.
Soon, the two women brought out the food that Lin Heng had prepared.
The four of them sat together at the small dining table, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Even Lin Heng and the two female Saint Emperor couldn't have imagined it.
Just a few days ago they were enemies.
Back then, our meetings were always fraught with tension.
Two disagreements can escalate into a full-blown war.
But now, we can actually sit down and eat together.
At Liu Ling'er's invitation, the group started eating.
The two women felt slightly uneasy when they saw Liu Ling'er picking up food.
And when the first bite of food entered my mouth.
Liu Ling'er immediately understood what had happened.
How could Liu Ling'er not taste the difference in her own son's cooking?
Liu Ling'er looked up and saw the expressions on Miao Shanrou and Lin Miaoyin's faces.
He then pretended to be unaware and said with a smile:
Such excellent craftsmanship.
Whoever marries you in the future will be truly blessed.
With just two simple sentences, the two Saint Emperor were finally able to put their minds at ease.
The rest of the meal proceeded in a very pleasant atmosphere.
After dinner, Liu Ling'er chatted with the two women for a while before personally seeing them off at the gate of the Battle Heaven Pavilion.
Miao Shanrou and Lin Miaoyin happily left the Ninefold Heaven.
But as soon as they returned to the First Heaven and arrived at the gates of their own sect, both women were stopped.
The remaining six Saint Emperor, led by the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor and the Fire Separation Saint Emperor respectively, intercepted them in front of their respective sects.
Their purpose, of course, was to bring them back for trial.
Miao Shanrou and Lin Miaoyin seemed to have already anticipated this move.
They did not resist the invitation from the six Saint Emperor.
The two female Saint Emperor were also 'invited' to the Lei Clan's sacred land at the same time.
It's still the same grand hall where the Eight Great Imperial Clans used to frequently discuss matters.
But now, while the six Saint Emperor are seated, Miao Shanrou and Lin Miaoyin are standing in the center of the hall.
The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor stared at the two for a moment before speaking.
" Water Race Saint Emperor, Saint Emperor of the Wood Clan, do you have anything to say about your trip to the Battle Heaven Pavilion?"
Upon hearing this, Fire Separation Saint Emperor and the others all glared at the two of them with hostility.