Chapter 253 Hot Pot Party (Part 1)
The bright moon hangs high in the sky, its clear light streaming down.
In the middle of the courtyard, a dozen small copper pots were bubbling away on a large pearwood table. The red broth was like churning lava, with a powerful spicy aroma; the clear broth was like warm jade steaming, with a mushroom fragrance.
The terrifying Nine Ghost Fire was burning slowly and methodically, its wisps of white smoke intertwining with the trumpet creeper flowers under the moonlight.
A group of people sat around the table.
Hua Li sat in the main seat, with Tang Wanwan and Xiao Ta on either side.
To Wanwan's left was Lianzhuo, sitting upright in his spotless white monk's robe, while to the right of the small pagoda was Luochuan, who was supporting his chin and pinching its cheek.
Then came Wen Jin, Shen Yu, and Yan Xi.
Below the three, sat Mo Ziyan, Feng Yi, Tuo Wu, Xi Wu, Chang Liu, Zhao Heng, and Xia Ge in that order.
At this point, just looking at the rankings reveals the strength of each CP's fans.
Changliu looked at Tang Wanwan and Xiaota thoughtfully.
"It seems that simply buying articles won't be enough; we need to find a way to build good relationships with the people around Karin."
Thinking this, Changliu smiled and used his spiritual power to tear off a piece of roasted chicken leg and put it into Xiaota's bowl. "Xiaota, eating chicken won't make you fat."
Little Ta's curious eyes were fixed on the bubbling broth in the pot, her little nose constantly sniffing. "Huali, how do you eat this?"
Seeing that everyone's eyes were on her, Huali immediately picked up her chopsticks and said, "Watch me."
She precisely picked up a slice of the finest marbled beef, as thin as a cicada's wing, and said, "Pick whatever you want to eat, and then put it in like this."
"Count to about twenty, then fish it out."
With a flick of the chopsticks, the perfectly cooked sliced beef is placed into the pre-mixed oil dish, sizzling softly and releasing its aroma instantly.
The beef, coated in sauce, was stuffed into Huali's mouth with a "whoosh," and she immediately shuddered, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes filling with tears.
Little Tower cheered loudly, "Wow, the rosewood looks so delicious, I want some too!"
The next second, Huali grimaced and fanned herself with her hand, "Water, water, I want water."
Five cups of water were pushed to Huali's side at the same time.
However, Huali paid no attention and went straight for Tang Wanwan to snatch the food from her mouth.
Tang Wanwan had just poured a cup of "Moonlight Trace" when Hua Li snatched it away and drank it all down her throat before she could even take a sip.
The moment the wine touched her throat, Huali's eyes lit up.
It's really good stuff! It's ice-cold and has no fishy or spicy taste at all, making it a perfect match for hot pot.
After the burning sensation in her mouth subsided, Huali was still shaken. "There's another thing to be careful about: you must blow on it before eating."
"I want to give it a try too!" Little Tower said, and immediately got to work.
Tang Wanwan picked up a piece of tripe and frowned, "Is this edible?"
Karin nodded solemnly, "This is the soul."
Seeing that no one was touching their chopsticks, the best salesperson couldn't sit still any longer, "Everyone, get moving, it's really delicious!"
"The dipping sauces at your seats were all personally prepared by me, and everyone who tried them said they were delicious!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Yu raised an eyebrow, immediately picked up a thick slice of meat, placed it in the red broth, waited a moment, dipped it in the sauce, and then scooped it out to eat. The rich young master nodded, "Delicious."
Huali clapped her hands, "Right, right? I told you you'd like it."
The young general stood tall and straight like a pine tree. Even when he was sitting idly, he exuded a sharp and ready-to-go aura. He looked at the girl's smiling eyes, paused, and seemed about to say something, but then gave up.
The boy's pupils shone like stars.
No matter what, he will never give up.
Not far away, Changliu was crunching on crisp bamboo shoots, and said with satisfaction, "This is the first time that the young master has eaten a dipping sauce made by a girl."
Meanwhile, Wen Jin picked up a slice of lotus root, examined it for a moment, and then put it in his mouth. The moment the sweet taste spread across his tongue, he lowered his eyelashes, and with a slight movement of spiritual energy in his hand, half of the lotus root slice flew into Hua Li's pot.
"Try it." The voice carried a rare gentleness.
However gentle it may be, this is a harbinger of war. A domino effect immediately ensues.
A glint flashed in Luo Chuan's heterochromatic eyes. He propped his chin up with his chopsticks, precisely picked up the venison from his pot, and gently placed it on Hua Li's plate.
The Demon King's eyes flickered, carrying a hint of doting disdain, "What's the point of just eating those cold lotus root slices? Little Pear, try mine, this is much warmer."
"laugh."
"The raw power of bull meat reveals its true nature, while venison is too extravagant and loses its true flavor." Shen Yu coldly shattered the atmosphere that Luo Chuan had deliberately created. "Huali, eat mine."
"Amitabha." Lian Zhuo did not participate in the argument, but simply used her chopsticks to pick up the bamboo shoot tips and put them into Hua Li's small pot. "Meat and fish are too strong and not suitable for eating too much. Hua Li, try this."
Huali: "..."
Huali looked at the mountain of dishes in front of her, then shifted her gaze to the pot crammed with all sorts of vegetables. The familiar scene instantly brought back memories of the time she had dinner with Luochuan Lianzhuo.
Don't ask, it'll give you the creeps.
Watching the scene of the powerful figures vying for favor, Tang Wanwan grabbed Ao Bai from his chair and whispered, "Did you see that?"
Ao Bai: "Meow?"
She gestured with her chin toward Yan Xi, who was sitting calmly and unassumingly, and said, "Looking at it this way, this little mermaid really is a good person. She's quiet and well-behaved."
Ao Bai looked over and saw Yan Xi sitting upright in a chair, his deep-sea-like eyes clear and unfathomable.
In this fiercely competitive arena, they are indeed innocent and harmless.
However, Chief Steward Ao, who knew all too well what kind of people the concubines in the harem were, remained unmoved.
Ao Bai: "Meow, meow meow meow meow meow." Wrong, this guy is the most cunning.
Sure enough, just as the feeding battle was in full swing, Yan Xi suddenly looked up.
The beautiful mermaid turned slightly to the side, her long, silver-blue curly hair cascading over her shoulder with the movement. Her gaze was fixed on the mushrooms in the distance, her brow furrowed slightly, a hint of just the right amount of trouble in her eyes. "Karin."
Yan Xi smiled apologetically. "I can't reach this. Could you help me pick it up?"
The white lotus blooms precisely, and the lotus root spirit arrives late but surely!
Ao Bai: "Hiss—" This level!
However, Yan Xi's words instantly reminded Hua Li of something else.
She practiced diligently on the bronze compass for days, all so she could show off in front of her friends right now!
Instead of eating or picking up any food, she clapped her hands, her excitement barely concealed. "Speaking of which, I didn't just go to the Cangming Sea to collect pearls this time. I also learned a new skill."
"Perfect timing, while the atmosphere is right, shall I show you something?"
Ao Bai and Xia Ge both froze at the same time.
As Huali spoke, she reached into her Qiankun bag and carefully took out a flute with a smooth, lustrous surface.
A gentle approval flashed in the eyes of the Buddhist disciple: "Amitabha, to hear such wondrous sounds is also a matter of karmic connection."
"Little Rosewood has kept it well hidden, I can't wait any longer!"
Huali was a little embarrassed by the praise and quickly waved her hand, "I just learned it on the spot, and I only know one song."
Shen Yu raised his chin. "Mastering one song is already quite an achievement. Why belittle yourself?"
Even Wen Jin nodded slowly.
Huali's confidence in showcasing her talent was off the charts. She struck a pose of "refined elegance," solemnly placing the jade flute to her lips and taking a deep breath…
At the same time—
Ao Bai rushed to the Chaos Beast's side and covered its ears with his two front paws with a "smack".
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