Douluo Dalu: Transforming Soul Rings into Soul Veins

"Why do you suddenly want me to cook?" Lin Feng asked with confusion. "Recently, haven't you all been scrambling to practice your cooking skills, not even letting me into the kitchen?"

A mysterious smile appeared on the corner of Bibi Dong's mouth. "Naturally, there is a special arrangement. Tonight, we will not only enjoy a delicious meal, but also take this opportunity to let the Goddess of Life feel the beauty of the human world. At the same time, it can also make her relationship with us more harmonious, right?"

"With her strength and status in the Divine Realm, if she really becomes a best friend to whom we can entrust our lives, we will have one more helper in the future."

"And your roasted fish is a delicacy that even Gu Yuena praises endlessly. How can we not let her taste it too? This is a great 'killer move' of ours."

Hearing this, Lin Feng helplessly shook his head, a trace of doting flashing in his eyes. Bibi Dong's intention was nothing more than to use this warm and daily way to close the distance with the Goddess of Life, Qing Xuan, and to let this guest from the Divine Realm feel the warmth of home.

Besides this, there were surely no other thoughts. What bad thoughts could Bibi Dong have?

"Alright, since you've arranged it, I naturally have no objection," Lin Feng chuckled lightly. "Then, I'll handle the ingredients. Good ingredients are the foundation of a delicious dish. Sometimes, high-end ingredients only need the simplest cooking methods to show their ultimate deliciousness."

"I will go and get some fresh and suitable fish. You, Xue'er, and the others can go and prepare the other meat and vegetable dishes. The location will still be in the courtyard outside the small wooden house. It just so happens that yesterday's barbecue grill hasn't been put away yet."

Bibi Dong nodded in agreement, a trace of cunning flashing in her eyes. "Then it's settled. I, Xue'er, and the others will prepare everything and wait for you, the great chef, to show your skills. Tonight, let's give the Goddess of Life an unforgettable night."

Lin Feng chuckled lightly, turned to leave, but was pulled back by Bibi Dong. She moved close to him and said in a low voice, "Remember, you have to let her feel our enthusiasm, but don't be too deliberate. Just be natural."

He shrugged his shoulders. "No need to be so on guard. From the current looks of it, Qing Xuan's temperament is still quite gentle. She is sincerely making friends with us."

"Mmm," Bibi Dong smiled and nodded, then immediately turned and walked forward with Ling Yuan and the others, incidentally also pulling Qing Xuan along to the small wooden house in the forest.

And Lin Feng, on the other hand, flew to the Weiyu Grotto-Heaven. After having experienced the charm of Lin Feng's roasted fish at the Lake of Life, Gu Yuena had brought out several thousand spirit fish from the Lake of Life. When the grotto-heaven was first built, she had raised these fish in the lake into which she had thrown the Gold of Life.

Now, these spirit fish themselves already contained no small amount of life force. Their meat was fresh and delicious, and was beneficial for cultivation. It was precisely the best choice for roasted fish. Lin Feng selected a few of the fattest and most energetic spirit fish, a blueprint for cooking already in his mind.

Returning to the small wooden house, Lin Feng found that everyone was already busy. Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, Ling Yuan, and Ah Yin were sitting around the stone table in the courtyard.

The table was filled with all sorts of ingredients and seasonings. It was clear that they had made full preparations for tonight's banquet. Qing Xuan was sitting at the side, watching them busy with a smile on her face, occasionally interjecting. The atmosphere was harmonious.

It was just that her gaze couldn't help but glance at the group of houses behind this courtyard. As far as the eye could see, there were rows of courtyards and houses. And looking at the style and the traces eroded by the years on the buildings, these houses were probably not built at the same time.

It was clear that there was a first-come, first-served order. The outermost one was a simple and unadorned bamboo and wooden house. It looked to be about ten years old, yet it revealed an indescribable warmth and tranquility.

Qing Xuan thought to herself, such a place could actually make one feel a sense of belonging to a home. Truly strange.

And the few houses and courtyards in the back had been opened up from the original foundation of one house, one lake, one flower garden, and one bamboo forest. For some reason, the newly built houses were obviously much larger.

And, she always felt it was a triangular layout. The house at the very back was the largest. Her gaze moved slightly, a look of surprise in her eyes. Looking at its aura, should that be Gu Yuena's room? In that case, this fellow Lin Feng really still loves Gu Yuena the most?

And that transformed soul beast I didn't see just now, looking at its aura, it seems to be an Ice Heaven Snow Woman from the Land of the Extreme North? How did Lin Feng also capture her?

Qing Xuan let her thoughts run wild.

At this time, Lin Feng had walked into the small wooden house in the forest. He took out the spirit fish from his storage belt and temporarily placed them in a water tank.

Walking to the side of the stone table, looking at the busy figures of the crowd, he said, "It seems I've come at just the right time. How are everyone's preparations?"

Bibi Dong raised her head and looked at Lin Feng. "Everything is ready. We're just waiting for you, the great chef, to start the fire."

Lin Feng nodded and looked at Qing Xuan. "Qing Xuan, do you have any special requests or any food you'd like to try? Tonight, I am your exclusive chef."

Qing Xuan smiled faintly and shook her head. "Anything is fine. I am very curious about all the food of the human world. I believe your skills will not disappoint me."

Lin Feng chuckled lightly, turned around, and began to process the spirit fish. He skillfully scraped off the scales, gutted and cleaned them. After removing the internal organs, he carefully washed the fish's body and then used a sharp ice blade to make a few shallow cuts on both sides of the fish, so that it could be better seasoned.

At the same time, based on his understanding of the origin of ice, doing so would allow the fish meat to be heated more evenly during the roasting process, maintaining the freshness and tenderness of the meat. Next...

Lin Feng took out an appropriate amount of salt, finely ground black pepper, and a special spice made from a variety of ground herbs from the spice box at the side. These spices were personally mixed by him, specially for roasted fish.

He evenly spread these seasonings on the fish's body and gently massaged it, allowing the flavor of the seasonings to fully penetrate into the fish meat.

At this time, Lin Feng's gaze landed on a small basket of fresh perilla leaves placed at the corner of the table. That was something he had specially instructed to be prepared before. The fresh fragrance of perilla and the delicious taste of roasted fish complemented each other and was the key to enhancing the flavor of the roasted fish.

He selected a few perilla leaves with a bright color and complete leaves, washed them, and cut them into thin strips, preparing to sprinkle them on the fish's body when the roasting was about to be completed, to add a unique fragrance.

After skewering them with an iron skewer and finishing processing the spirit fish, Lin Feng walked towards the barbecue grill in the center of the courtyard. The charcoal fire there was already burning fiercely, the flames stable and intense. He placed the spirit fish on the grill and began to roast it. With the roasting of the charcoal fire, the aroma of the fish meat gradually filled the air, intertwining with the fresh fragrance of the perilla, which made everyone cast expectant gazes one after another.

Qian Renxue sniffed the fragrance in the air. "So fragrant. Sure enough, even though I've eaten it who knows how many times, Xiao Feng's roasted fish is as tempting as ever," she said with a radiant smile.

Qing Xuan also stared at Lin Feng's movements without blinking, her heart full of curiosity and expectation.

During the process of roasting the fish, Lin Feng would from time to time turn the fish's body to ensure that the fish meat was evenly heated. At the right time, he would throw in a few grains of salt.

When the fish meat was roasted until it was golden and crispy, and the surface was slightly glistening with oil, he quickly sprinkled the perilla strips on the fish's body, letting the fresh fragrance of the perilla and the delicious taste of the fish meat perfectly fuse.

Finally, the first roasted fish was completed.

Lin Feng picked it up, handed it before Qing Xuan, and said with a smile, "Want to try?"

Qing Xuan looked at the roasted fish before her, her throat unconsciously swallowing a mouthful of saliva, yet she did not rush to reach out and take it. She smiled faintly, a hint of amusement sparkling in her eyes. Her gaze turned to the side, but was surprised to find that Bibi Dong and the others were not looking here. Her willow-like brows furrowed slightly.

"The first one for me? Aren't you afraid they'll be jealous?" Qing Xuan's gaze was teasing.

Lin Feng shrugged his shoulders. "A visitor is a guest. Naturally, the guest should be the first to taste. Besides, they know my roasted fish skills very well. They can eat it at any time. They won't mind the order this one time."

Hearing this, Qing Xuan chuckled lightly and finally reached out to take the roasted fish. She gently took a bite. The fish meat was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the aroma assaulting her nostrils. The fresh fragrance of the perilla lingered in her mouth, complementing the delicious taste of the fish meat, leaving an endless aftertaste.

Unconsciously, she, without regard for her image, quickened her eating speed. After two or three mouthfuls, more than half of this spirit fish was already gone. Only at this time did she react, and couldn't help but be a little annoyed.

I am the Life God-King, the supreme existence of the Divine Realm. How could I lose my composure in front of Lin Feng over such a small matter?

"By the looks of it, it's not bad?" Lin Feng looked at Qing Xuan teasingly.

The fair hand of Qing Xuan, holding the roasted fish skewer, paused. "Ahem, it's alright..."

Lin Feng, looking at Qing Xuan's reaction, secretly shook his head. His roasted fish had successfully conquered the taste buds of this Goddess of Life. Otherwise, she wouldn't have bitten so quickly.

He chuckled lightly and said, "Qing Xuan, it seems my roasted fish is to your taste. Don't be in a hurry. There are more delicacies to come. Ling Yuan and the others are preparing other food. You can go and have a look."

As he spoke, he turned around and returned to the side of the barbecue grill, continuing to roast the remaining spirit fish. Each one was roasted until it was golden and crispy, the aroma overflowing.

And Qing Xuan, on the other hand, was holding half a roasted fish. She wanted to take a big bite but was afraid that if she ate too quickly, she would lose face. She could only be a little more methodical. However, her speed was not slow. In less than a minute, that roasted fish had been completely eliminated by her.

"The delicacies of the human world..." Qing Xuan murmured. The Divine Realm had truly never had these things. Since her birth, she had been in a state of fasting, living by absorbing the primordial qi of heaven and earth. How could she have tasted such a delicacy?

For a time, she was full of praise for Lin Feng's skills. She also secretly decided in her heart that in the future, if she had the chance, she must taste more of this mortal world's smoke and fire.

In the courtyard, Bibi Dong, Ling Yuan, and the others were also busy, bringing the prepared meat and vegetable dishes to the stone table one by one. The entire courtyard was filled with a tempting fragrance, making one's mouth water.

Qing Xuan, who had been invited, after tasting a few dishes from Bibi Dong and the others, her gaze floated over to Lin Feng's side.

Although the delicacies of Bibi Dong and the others were also delicious, she always felt they were not as shocking and unique as Lin Feng's roasted fish. The delicious taste that emanated from within was something that Qing Xuan found hard to forget.

She was a little suspicious if she shouldn't have eaten that roasted fish at the beginning. She always felt that for the subsequent dishes, she would not have much surprise or satisfaction, only finding them bland and tasteless. This could be considered a failure of this gathering.

Thinking of this, a trace of annoyance appeared between her brows. The best things should be left for last to be tasted. Lin Feng has raised my expectations. If I don't eat human food in the future, that's another matter. But if I do, I'm afraid it will be hard to find a roasted fish that can compare to Lin Feng's skills again.

Why not just grab this fellow and take him back to the Divine Realm to cook? Qing Xuan was startled by her own thought.

Goddess of Life, oh Goddess of Life, how can you think of such a thought just for this human's appetite? It's truly too sinful.

Qian Renxue smiled as she took a roasted fish from Lin Feng's hand. She, who had zero talent in cooking, only needed to help out when the others started cooking to have completed her task. Just like Qing Xuan, now she just needed to enjoy the delicious food.

"Hoo hoo—" Qian Renxue took a big bite of the fish meat. The scorching temperature made her cheeks turn slightly red. "Xiao Feng, this roasted fish skill of yours is really becoming more and more perfect!"

Qing Xuan slowly and leisurely came from the other side to Lin Feng and the others' side. She looked at the remaining roasted fish on the rack in front of Lin Feng, a trace of longing flashing in her eyes, yet she was also a little hesitant. Thus, in her struggle, she just stood there quietly.

Qian Renxue raised her eyebrows and sent a look at Lin Feng. The latter smiled and picked up a roasted fish and handed it to Qing Xuan's side, forcefully placing it in her hand. "Try it again. This is another flavor. There are special seasonings over there. You can try them."

"Special seasonings?" The roasted fish had come uninvited. Qing Xuan was happy in her heart. Hearing what Lin Feng had said, she asked with some confusion.

"Oh, I call it 'Soul Sauce'. If you want to use it, just pour it on the roasted fish."

"...What a strange name," Qing Xuan said with a smile. "It doesn't seem to be at the level of the name you gave me." As she spoke, she calmly and naturally took a big bite. What sauce or whatever, I don't need it.

The first one was the best. To have the roasted fish and it separate, it's clear that the sauce will change the taste of the roasted fish. I don't want it.

The fresh and tender fish meat melted in her mouth. Qing Xuan squinted her eyes with satisfaction, enjoying this pure delicacy. She secretly rejoiced in her heart.

I didn't let that so-called "Soul Sauce" destroy the original flavor of the roasted fish. Sure enough, this roasted fish is still delicious. If there are no restrictions, I'll just eat this all the time...

"The level of the name I gave you?" Qian Renxue raised her eyebrows and glanced at Lin Feng. "My Xiao Feng doesn't easily give names to outsiders or external objects. Right, Xiao Feng~" Her eyes narrowed slightly as she looked at Lin Feng teasingly.

"Ahem, she's staying on the Douluo Star for a year. In the future, when she walks the world, even if she doesn't go to places outside of Spirit City, when she gets along with us, we can't just always address her as 'goddess', right? That would be too distant. So I just gave her a name," Lin Feng coughed lightly and explained.

Qian Renxue held a roasted fish in one hand, moved closer, and carefully looked at Lin Feng's face. Suddenly, she laughed. She pressed forward and fiercely pinched his waist.

She thought to herself, I was wondering why Sister Dong had, either intentionally or unintentionally, told me to make sure Qing Xuan ate Xiao Feng's roasted fish. It turns out she had seen that he had a good impression of her and wanted to take the opportunity to take her down?

Lin Feng was stunned by her. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing!" Qian Renxue snorted. In less than two and a half seconds, she had eaten the roasted fish in her hand clean. She shot a white-eyed glare at Lin Feng, turned around, and walked towards Bibi Dong's side.

Looking at the smile on the corner of Bibi Dong's mouth, Qian Renxue gritted her teeth and fiercely glared at her. "What are you thinking! Isn't it enough already?"

Bibi Dong smiled and glanced at the Gu Yuena who was arranging ingredients with the Snow Empress. Then her gaze returned. Qian Renxue also understood her meaning. "You think we can't beat her? We are first-level gods!"

"She might even become a God-King?"

"Hmph!" Qian Renxue sat down by her side, her gaze flowing. "Let me think about it carefully. You don't move for now. If you dare to move, I'll flip the table."

Bibi Dong smiled and agreed. But the corner of her eye glanced over at Lin Feng and Qing Xuan's side. To capture a woman's heart, you have to start by capturing her stomach. It has already begun...

Qing Xuan looked at the departing Qian Renxue, a little dazed. If she's gone... then her line of sight was cast to the few remaining roasted fish on the rack. The meaning was self-evident.

The corner of Lin Feng's mouth twitched. "You're not eating the others?"

"...Is it okay?" Qing Xuan gave a sheepish smile.

"...Fine."

Qing Xuan, who had had her fill, burped with satisfaction. Looking at Lin Feng, who had returned to his cooking, her eyes' waves flowed. Qian Renxue and the others, can they eat these things every day?

It seems there's a little bit, a little bit of envy...