Bibi Dong Frightens Qian Xunling, a Palace of Ice Crystals Filled with Sweetness
Soon, Qian Xunling had finished making the first batch of authentic cream ice cream. She immediately went to Bibi Dong and said, "Little Spider, how about you try it?"
Looking at the milky white ice cream mixed with frost, Bibi Dong immediately thought that this thing was edible and should be delicious. However, thinking that it was given to Snow Empress by her master, the Little Spider's face fell. Nevertheless, she still accepted the bowl of ice cream and then picked up the small spoon to taste it carefully. It was only the first bite!
Bibi Dong's eyes widened!
The whole world feels Bingbing and chilly!
With the sweetness of fruit and the rich aroma of milk!
"Eat it all, Uncle-Master!" Bibi Dong instantly forgot her troubles, then stomped her legs excitedly as she looked at her Uncle-Master. Qian Xunling smiled and said, "Eat up, this is for you. Finish it all and then tell Uncle-Master if there's anything you don't like. If there is, Uncle-Master will make you something else later."
"Really?" Seeing her uncle's concerned expression, Bibi Dong's face was filled with happiness, her heart was pounding, and she nodded repeatedly, slowly finishing her ice cream.
"Uncle-Master, Little Spider didn't find anything wrong with it." Realizing she still wanted Bibi Dong after finishing her meal, Bibi Dong looked at Qian Xunling with an embarrassed expression, only to see Qian Xunling looking quite satisfied. She nodded and said, "It's alright. Since you, Little Spider, found it so delicious, then Snow Empress and the others should find it about the same."
"Uncle-Master, Little Spider wants to eat more. Could you make Little Spider another bowl?" Hearing this, Bibi Dong's face fell, and she looked at Qian Xunling to ask.
Qian Xunling nodded. "Okay, but this time you have to come with me to make ice cream. You'll need to be my assistant."
"Okay," Bibi Dong replied immediately.
The two of them, one big and one small, went into the kitchen. Even though she knew that her uncle was making these things for Snow Empress, Bibi Dong truly felt his care for her, and she felt that it was enough for her now.
As for the matter of seizing her martial uncle, Bibi Dong decided to grow up quickly and increase her strength.
Bibi Dong quickly mastered the method of making ice cream by following Qian Xunling's steps. Even Qian Xunling was surprised and said, "Little Spider, you're quite good at doing things."
"Little Spider is very powerful." Bibi Dong raised her little head proudly. Seeing a smear of cream on her delicate nose, Qian Xunling smiled and reached out to wipe it. Bibi Dong blushed and excitedly asked, "Uncle-Master, what are you doing?"
"What are you thinking about? You have cream on your nose, look." Qian Xunling showed Bibi Dong the cream she had wiped off, Bibi Dong's blushing cheeks finally subsided. "Oh, I see."
Qian Xunling smiled as she looked at Bibi Dong and asked, "Little Spider, what are you thinking about? Why did your face turn so red just because your martial uncle wiped your nose?"
"It's all because you, Uncle-Master... didn't think of anything." Bibi Dong pouted and said proudly. Qian Xunling shook her head and said, "Little Spider, you're almost nine years old now. In a few years, you'll be a young lady, and if things go fast, you'll be of marriageable age. You can't keep following your Uncle-Master like this."
"Uncle-Master, are you going to send Little Spider away?" Bibi Dong stopped what she was doing and looked at Qian Xunling with red eyes.
"Why are you crying?" Qian Xunling looked at her speechlessly. It seemed that Bibi Dong was now in his hands, had completely turned into a crybaby. She would cry after just a few words. She was really hard to coax.
"Little Spider isn't a grown woman yet; she still wants to follow her martial uncle. Wherever her martial uncle goes, Little Spider will go." Bibi Dong reached out and grabbed Qian Xunling's clothes.
"Hey, your hands are covered in cream!" Qian Xunling scolded, but Bibi Dong seemed not to hear him. She bumped her forehead against Qian Xunling's stomach and cried, "Little Spider doesn't care, Uncle-Master, you can't abandon Little Spider, at least... at least until Little Spider doesn't want to leave Uncle-Master, before that, Uncle-Master, you can't abandon me."
Qian Xunling chuckled, "Weren't you very afraid of me before?"
"That was before, not now," Bibi Dong said, muffled inside Qian Xunling's stomach.
"Alright, I got it, let me go first," Qian Xunling replied, clearly still not wanting to do the tiring work of taking care of a child.
However, she has been with him for so long, and in a sense, he is her closest person. If he were to simply throw her back into the Spirit Hall, it would be a significant blow to her spirit.
But it's not appropriate to have her follow along all the time.
Oh well, let nature take its course. What if the Little Spider grows up on its own someday and gets tired of it?
Bibi Dong slowly released her grip, then smiled, "Uncle-Master is indeed the best to Little Spider."
"Hehe." Qian Xunling's lips trembled, but she didn't respond. Then, as if she had made a decision, Bibi Dong tilted her head and smiled, asking, "Uncle-Master, how about Little Spider marries you when she grows up?"
"Cough cough!!!" Qian Xunling coughed, staring wide-eyed at Bibi Dong, only to see Bibi Dong immediately lower her head, her ears turning red, and then quickly say, "Little Spider was just joking, Uncle-Master, don't be nervous."
"Get that idea out of your head right now. How could you possibly understand love and romance at such a young age, let alone marriage?" Qian Xunling Qian Xunling rolled her eyes at her, then added, "Besides, I don't like little kids."
"Oh~" Bibi Dong replied reluctantly.
Qian Xunling assumed that Bibi Dong was just being childish and wanted to joke, so she didn't pay much attention to it.
Soon, Qian Xunling tried many different versions of ice cream before heading towards the Ice Crystal Palace.
Sensing Qian Xunling's presence outside the door, Snow Empress inside sat up straight and even tidied her clothes and hair.
Qian Xunling entered the Ice Crystal Palace and saw the Snow Empress's appearance. She chuckled but didn't expose her. Instead, she smiled and said, "Xue'er, have you missed me?"
"No way, you frivolous guy," Snow Empress scolded, but she wasn't angry at all.
Qian Xunling sat opposite Snow Empress as if she were at home, resting her chin on her hand and offering the ice cream to Snow Empress with the other, saying, "Xue'er, try this. This is called ice cream, and I made it especially to your liking. I guarantee it will suit your taste."
"I don't need to eat." Snow Empress looked at Qian Xunling, but Qian Xunling shook her head slightly. "This isn't a meal, it's more like a snack, anyway, it's very delicious."
"Can you really bear to see everything I made go to waste like this?" Qian Xunling looked at Snow Empress with a pitiful expression. Snow Empress wasn't fooled, but her gaze fell on the exquisitely arranged, white and blue ice cream, which clearly showed careful design. Her heart warmed a little, and she asked, "How do you eat this?"
"Simple, I'll feed you." Qian Xunling smiled, immediately took the only small spoon, scooped out a piece, and brought it to Snow Empress's mouth, saying, "Open your mouth, Xue'er."
What an embarrassing act! Snow Empress glanced speechlessly at Qian Xunling, then tried to snatch the spoon from Qian Xunling's hand, but their hands ended up touching.
Her hands were icy cold, but Qian Xunling's hands were warm. Snow Empress paused, staring at Qian Xunling with shame and indignation. "I'm not eating anymore, you can keep it for yourself."
"Oh, here you go, I won't tease you anymore." Qian Xunling looked apologetic, then respectfully handed the spoon to Snow Empress with both hands. Seeing Qian Xunling's sincere attitude, Snow Empress regained a smile, took the spoon, and gracefully ate the ice cream.
"Delicious." Snow Empress covered her mouth, looking at Qian Xunling in surprise.
"Right? Since you think it's delicious, I'll make it for you every day from now on." Qian Xunling smiled, resting her chin on her hand as she admired Snow Empress's beauty and elegance.
Snow Empress's ears turned slightly red. She didn't meet Qian Xunling's gaze, but continued to carefully scoop out her ice cream.
This dish was indeed to her liking, and the bowl seemed to be filled with anticipation and careful preparation.
Snow Empress smiled as sweetly as ice cream and whispered, "Very sweet."
Qian Xunling replied, "I think so too."