As time ticked by, Chen Ping waited patiently outside the tent, occasionally stirring the carefully prepared century egg and rabbit porridge with his chopsticks, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
He knew that Ying Huo inside the tent must be going through a mental storm. Just as he was considering whether he should remind her again, the tent flap was gently pulled open, and Ying Huo, dressed in a refreshing outfit, slowly walked out and sat down next to Chen Ping. Her eyes were piercing, fixed on him, and she didn't say a word.
Chen Ping felt a chill run down his spine as he felt that sharp gaze, as if he were being watched by a thousand eyes at once, making him uneasy. He coughed, trying to break the suffocating silence, but found himself speechless, unable to find the right words to begin.
Just as the awkward atmosphere was about to freeze, Chen Ping had a sudden inspiration. He quickly scooped up a bowl of steaming hot congee with preserved egg and rabbit meat, gently pushed it in front of Ying Huo, and said with a smile, "Eat something first, you must be hungry." His movements were smooth and natural, as if this was a universal key to solving all problems.
Ying Huo stared at the bowl of porridge in front of her, her gaze softening slightly, but still tinged with suspicion. She picked up a spoon and stirred it gently a few times; the aroma of the porridge immediately filled the air, whetting her appetite.
Tempted by the delicious food, Ying Huo finally spoke, her voice slightly stiff: "Last night... was..."
Chen Ping, who was already prepared to be scolded, was instantly dumbfounded upon hearing this, and then asked in confusion, "Yesterday? I went to bed very early yesterday, hmm, my sleep quality is always very good, I didn't get up until dawn."
"Oh, right, you woke me up once in the middle of the night, but you kept squirming. Maybe you're not used to the bed, so I didn't pay attention and slept soundly until dawn."
Hearing this, Ying Huo's tense nerves finally relaxed, and the suspicious blush on her face gradually faded. She looked down at the porridge in the bowl, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
It turned out to be a misunderstanding; she had taken off her clothes in her sleep. Thinking about her "feat" last night, she still couldn't help but feel embarrassed. To cover up her embarrassment, she gently scooped up a spoonful of porridge and put it in her mouth. The warm and delicious taste instantly blossomed on her tongue, improving her mood.
"Thank you for the porridge, it's delicious." Ying Huo's voice softened considerably. Although she still didn't look up at Chen Ping, the coldness in her words was gone.
Chen Ping breathed a sigh of relief and smiled contentedly: "I'm glad you like it. If you need any help in the future, just let me know." His words were sincere and warm, like the first ray of sunshine in the morning, dispelling the gloom between them.
Breakfast was served in a subtly harmonious atmosphere, and as time passed, everything inside and outside the tent seemed to return to its usual tranquility.
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After breakfast, the atmosphere between the two returned to normal.
Ying Huo put down her chopsticks and bowl, then looked up at Chen Ping and asked, "Shouldn't we go fight the BOSS now?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping nodded and said, "Yes, it's time to fight the BOSS. However, Ying Huo, although the BOSS's aura only flashed by yesterday, I still sensed it. It was at least a late-stage God King."
"Late-stage God King?! Hiss~ Then I'm not so sure either." Ying Huo exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this.
Upon hearing Ying Huo's words, Chen Ping laughed and said, "It's not like I'm leaving you to face this alone. What about me? Have you forgotten about me? Also, here, take these."
Ying Huo took the item with a puzzled look, examined it, and discovered it was a potion. After reading the description, she exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! These are all powerful potions at the God-King level! Hiss! Chen Ping, these potions are very expensive. It's only for a late-stage God-King BOSS. We'll lose money on this."
Chen Ping chuckled lightly, a hint of composure in his eyes: "Losing money? Don't forget what kind of activity we're participating in. How could we possibly lose money? Besides, I have my own ways of replenishing these potions, so you can use them with confidence."
As he spoke, Chen Ping stood up, dusted himself off, and his eyes gleamed with anticipation for the upcoming challenge. "We'll not only face that BOSS, but also explore its lair and uncover its secrets. Ying Huo, are you ready? It's time to set off."
Ying Huo put away the potion, her eyes revealing determination and anticipation. She knew she was no longer fighting alone. "We've been prepared for a long time. Let's give that big guy a surprise."
The two embarked on their journey once again. The scenery along the way was no longer as novel to them as it had been when they first met. Instead, they were filled with anticipation for unknown challenges and a desire for victory.
As they got closer to the cave, Ying Huo (knowing the BOSS's strength) felt a sense of oppression in the air, the pressure of a powerful figure and a silent warning to them.
Upon reaching the cave entrance, Chen Ping and Ying Huo exchanged a glance, and without a word, began their operation in perfect unison. They cautiously infiltrated, trying not to disturb any creatures within the cave. The cave was dimly lit, but thanks to their keen senses and experience, the two avoided potential traps and patrolling yetis along the way.
Finally, they arrived at a spacious cavern. In the center lay the treasure chest surrounded by mysterious ice sculptures, and not far from the treasure chest was the BOSS, who exuded the aura of a late-stage God King. It was resting with its eyes closed, seemingly recovering its power.
Seeing the BOSS next to the treasure chest, Ying Huo's eyes lit up, and then she tugged at Chen Ping's hand, signaling him to come over.
Chen Ping looked at Ying Huo with a puzzled expression, and then she pulled him back to the corner of the passage.
Seeing Ying Huo's excited expression, Chen Ping asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Did you find something?"
Ying Huo nodded and said excitedly, "Chen Ping, I've seen that BOSS before. It's a rare and exotic beast. It generates one to three precious pearls inside its body. After consuming them, it can enhance the strength of those below the God King level by one rank, including God Kings."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping laughed and said, "Oh, really? No wonder you're so excited. So you know that BOSS. Baozhu? She seems pretty good."
"By the way, what's the BOSS's name? Since it produces this kind of treasure, it must have a rather unique name, right?"
Upon hearing this, Ying Huo laughed and said, "Yes, it's called the Pearl King Beast, isn't that a fitting name?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping couldn't help but twitch his lips. A Pearl King Beast? What's the basis for that? Just because it produces precious pearls? The person who named this Pearl King Beast is truly a genius.
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