
"Hydra is a water creature, right? I think all aquatic creatures are edible, is Hydra edible? Is that delicious?" xie Ran asked as he turned towards the silent Qu Xuanzi.
Unexpectedly, Xie Ran instead said that he wanted to eat Hydra. Isn't this a bit ....
"I've eaten sharks, they taste good. There's no way Hydra can't be eaten, right?" As a seafood lover, he should eat this extreme food. It's a pity if he doesn't eat rare food from under the sea, too bad.
So he should take advantage of it while he has the chance. Who will get the chance to eat the Hydra which he says is tyrannical of the sea and opponents Heracles in his duties in Greek mythology. He was very curious about what it would be like, dear if left to rot, to fossilize like a dinosaur.
"It's poisonous, it's not edible" Qu Xuanzi said.
The thunderous sound of lightning rang out in his nerves, Xie Ran felt his culinary world collapse instantly. He felt like he was being struck so painfully, his look turned ugly looking at Hydra full of disappointment.
Seafood ... she should wave at the rare seafood now ....
"Miss, you've been in the form of the Dragon Aura for too long, your strength can run out." Long Long reminded as he sighed over the drama of Xie Ran who lost 'rare food'.
Xie Ran only realized that his form still looks foreign. It also draws all its aura and returns in its original form.
Just as Xie Ran was being gloomy at the loss of 'rare food', an explosive sound rang out in his sharp ears. He turned his gaze, whereas Qu Xuanzi was already by his side, still in the form of an Asura.
The three dragons appeared in the forest in a large form with Xiao Caihong being small on Long Huo's head. In addition, a black figure darted away from them in a miserable state and would escape the entanglement of the three dragons.
Qu Xuanzi whose face had turned cold saw it as if the figure was about to shatter into pieces like a Hydra. In just that one piercing gaze, the black figure darting away from the reach of the dragon swelled like a balloon and exploded.
Blood rained down on the trees, even the three dragons to the point of stopping the flight pale and transfixed like statues. Seeing the poor Xiao Haozu explode leaving behind a pool of swift black blood that scattered through the trees, they immediately gulped down the saliva.
Their gaze was turned on Qu Xuanzi fearfully. The man remained calm as if the exploding Xiao Haozu had nothing to do with him, while one of his hands closed the eyes of Xie Ran who was in front of him.
"What's going on?" Xie Ran wondered why suddenly the atmosphere became as silent and cold as winter. He also smelled the thick smell of blood as if hitting his face made him tense up.
"Only insects pass by."
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The sun had already shown itself above the sky, the Azure Dragon, Ann Rou, Li Chen, and Dou landed on the sand of the beach after a day of exterminating the subordinates of Hydra. There was no fatigue in their eyes, as if all they did was play around and relax.
They were immediately met by Long Huo and Long Yun who Xie Ran had expelled for wanting to talk to Long Ying. Qu Xuanzi rested inside the pendant, recovering his strength, while Xiao Caihong wrapped around Xie Ran's arm.
"Long Huo, Long Yun, do you know where Miss Xie is going today?" ask the Azure Dragon. There's no way the girl can't stay still. He could no longer guess in detail like before, only to surmise with uncertainty.
"Okay, Master hasn't said it yet." Long Yun sighed.
As the dragons spoke, Ann Rou looked uneasy and bit her lips, it was obvious that Li Chen and Dou Dou were elbowing her so as not to arouse suspicion. Ann Rou always couldn't keep her mouth.
"Look, I didn't promise not to say it" whispered Ann Rou. He was agitated because he wanted to say something new he knew just now.
While they were on their way, they met some demons. Some were Huai Mao and Qi Jiao. They had eavesdropped on Huai Mao's growl that was amusing some demons to vent anger.
At that moment, they learned of Huai Mao and Qu Xuanzi's unusual relationship. Although they were not too surprised, but they were surprised at Huai Mao's role in the Human World so it became very uneasy.
Huai Mao and Qi Jiao had the power of almost matching the Demon King. They could not be underestimated and had outlived Qu Xuanzi himself.
"Ann Rou, if Miss Xie finds out, Miss Xie could be in danger." Li Chen warned.
"Do we tell Your Majesty? Li Chen, Dou Dou Dou, you and the Azure Dragon tell Your Majesty." Somehow Ann Rou became very afraid of Huai Mao.
Realizing that Huai Mao had lived long before Qu Xuanzi lived, his strength would exceed that of a saint beast and be extremely dangerous. Luckily, he lost only three, and then he had to go into hibernation for several years.
Ann Rou never expected, the Huai Mao that she thought was as beautiful as her and often disturbed the peace of the Sky Palace became very dangerous. The animals were cultivating based on the length of time they lived, just like gods and demons, automatically Huai Mao was much stronger than him.
Dou Dou said, "In my opinion, if Miss Xie does not know, a great disaster is coming. We should discuss with His Majesty this matter."
"What to discuss?"
The gentle voice full of curiosity made them fixated. Their gaze was shifted on Xie Ran who was with Long Ying on his shoulder staring at them full of questions.
Xie Ran looked at them closely, before finally becoming calm and sighing. They did not want to talk about this to him and being frightened, he could only confess because of the fragile hearts of the saint beasts.
"Huai Mao is Tang Zhi, right?"
The three saint beasts breathed in cold air. Clearly they did not say it clearly, how could Xie Ran know!
As if reading their minds, Xie Ran explained, "Looking at your reaction, it turns out that it is true. Tang Zhi was a demon, her presence that Qu Xuanzi had been unable to trace for many years had already shown that she was the strongest demon lord's accomplice. Then based on the interrogation last year, the remaining accomplices of the demon king Yu Zainan, Qi Jiao, and Huai Mao. It was not difficult to guess that Huai Mao who was the only female name turned out to take on the role of Tang Zhi a long time ago."
Their stiff faces softened knowing Xie Ran's analysis. Apparently other than food, Xie Ran had thought about this matter in great precision and detail.
"You don't have to hide anything about him." Xie Ran spoke expressionlessly.
Xie Ran's remark made the three animals tense up again. There was still one thing that Huai Mao pepper had regarding Qu Xuanzi. Are they gonna tell?
Sensing Qu Xuanzi in the pendant was not forbidding, instead not caring, they ventured to say it.
Li Chen gulped down the saliva saying, "Miss Xie knew that when little Her Majesty lived in the Underworld. Back then, His Majesty and Huai Mao were little friends before going to the Sky Palace. Then ... Huai Mao .. obsesses over His Majesty and continues to pursue him for thousands of years .. on the Demon Emperor as well ...."
Li Chen looked at Xie Ran carefully hoping that the girl did not misunderstand. But reality does not match his mind, Xie Ran actually faithfully listened to the sad 'story' as if what he listened to was a bedtime story.
Hasn't Xie Ran been serious since? He thought the girl would be angry with jealousy.
They did not know, even Xie Ran did not care how Huai Mao's past was already like that drama. It also didn't matter whether Huai Mao was Qu Xuanzi's ex or not.
Dou Dou was somewhat agitated. "Miss Xie .. you ...."
".... Not angry?" Ann Rou continued Dou Dou Dou's stammering speech. He looked at Xie Ran in disbelief.
"What's? Why should I be angry?" Xie Ran asked. Why should he be angry? Does he have to be angry that Huai Mao wants to make Qu Xuanzi his new 'stepfather? Silly, what kind of drama is at play!
("My stepfather is my future husband" so 😭)
Ann Rou smiled wryly. "I think Miss will be angry ... or—"
"Jealous?" sela Xie Ran raised her eyebrows. "I'm not a narrow-minded person."
Xie Ran shook his head at those unreasonable. All his life, he had never felt jealous and had no idea what it was like. He never even thought about it.
Even his ex used to cheat right in front of him blatantly, he didn't care.
Now all he thought about was, Huai Mao who became Tang Zhi. This journey will be more complicated.
"Miss Xie," called the Azure Dragon who had been discussing with Long Huo and Long Yun ever since. Xie Ran looked at him wondering before the man continued, "The Hydra matter has finished, Your Majesty there is something else to take care of—"
"I know," interrupted Xie Ran.
"Jadi—"
Xie Ran interrupted again, "So you guys wait for Qu Xuanzi to come out, only to be able to pick him up."
The Azure Dragon fell silent with this calmness. It was not usual for Xie Ran to be so calm without making a stir in any form let alone nonsense.
Miss Xie is jealous!
It's a rare thing!
After Qu Xuanzi came out remembering his mission, he said goodbye to Xie Ran who had lately become very quiet. Xie Ran just ate the fruit at all times in silence with Xiao Caihong without much fuss, it made everyone astonished.
Qu Xuanzi who did not know anything due to the recovery so not knowing what was happening outside started to wonder about Xie Ran's changing attitude which became very calm. Not cold, not childish, very calm like lake water made everyone think hard.
Xie Ran pondered silently completely ignoring the presence of many people wondering about his unpredictable mood. They did not even dare to disturb.
Only then did Qu Xuanzi come over to see Xie Ran's forehead furrowing deeply. He's getting curious. "What's wrong?"
Xie Ran turned his head and shook his head slowly. "Somehow, I'm like seeing something I've never experienced."
"What's that?"
"When I drowned, I saw him. Someone also drowned in blood and I tried to save him. When the white shark attacked me, everything became clearer, I felt like a dejavu. I don't even know why I'm so sad. I don't even cry over the death of my own family that I killed or forget." The frown on Xie Ran's forehead deepened when he thought about it. Unfortunately, he no longer remembers what happened.
Qu Xuanzi was silent for a moment. "Do you know who he is?"
Xie Ran shook his head and rubbed his face in frustration. He was upset. "It seems like there are some things I forgot, but don't know what I forgot."
Qu Xuanzi did not react anymore. Not knowing what he was thinking, his expression became complicated.
"You're going?" Xie Ran shifted the topic and looked at Qu Xuanzi who was still silent.
"Yes." Yeah."
"Can't I come?" Xie Ran looked at Qu Xuanzi demanding an answer. He hopes to come, but it's okay. Something else was waiting for him.
Qu Xuanzi grabbed Xie Ran's face and rubbed it gently. "My journey is too dangerous, I don't want you to get hurt."
Xie Ran nodded, "I understand." He also smiled faintly.
"I'm leaving." Qu Xuanzi pulled Xie Ran's head and kissed his forehead.
Xie Ran did not have much of a reaction. He simply kept silent and watched Qu Xuanzi leave with the saint beasts. They were lost among the rays that streaked across the blue sky until there was no longer a trace of the rays.
Qu Xuanzi left Ann Rou and Dou Dou to guard Xie Ran. In fact, he found it strange to see the obedient Xie Ran so easily that he added a guard so as not to happen like before.
Xie Ran's silence meant something else, not because he was completely obedient and became a quiet figure. Suspectability.
And sure enough, a quarter of Qu Xuanzi, while Ann Rou and Dou Dou decided to forage, Xie Ran smiled widely full of intrigue. The originally innocent and aloof gaze became cunningly full of mysteriousness. He smiled slanted.
Indeed, Xie Ran's obedient attitude was suspect. He never fell that much less became quiet and as calm as water. Even when in the form of the aura of the dragon—which should be elegant and elegant, he still could not stand still and think of food until he wanted to eat Hydra.
The saint beasts thought Xie Ran had been jealous, the truth was they were gravely wrong. He laughs at his silly little trick of tricking them into sulking or changing. That's a big mistake!
He's been waiting for this moment. Qu Xuanzi left, then he would advance his dangerous way of having fun. He remembered his conversation with Long Ying, they were talking about the Xie Clan and discussing about Huai Mao.
Long Ying had lived for a very long time, naturally knowing Huai Mao who was making a ruckus in the Sky Palace. Everyone knew, Huai Mao was obsessed with Qu Xuanzi or the Demon Emperor to the point of constantly approaching him in various ways. Huai Mao had always sneaked into the Sky Palace to meet as a cat when Qu Xuanzi was still an Asura.
When the Demon Emperor appeared, Huai Mao started going to the underworld and trying to attract the attention of the Demon Emperor. But he ends up bad and has to ask for the Devil King's protection. When she went to the Sky Palace to tease the Celestial Emperor, Ann Rou caught her and fought until Ann Rou lost three tails and went into a coma.
Long Ying had explained in detail the circumstances back then. Even after defeating the Hydra, Huai Mao was still intending on Qu Xuanzi like ants looking at sugar.
Xie Ran had been paying attention since the beginning of Tang Zhi's movements when near Qu Xuanzi back then. At first he thought the mothers liked Qu Xuanzi for his good looks, but it wasn't that easy. He laughed thinking about it.
Now, Huai Mao was furious to learn Qu Xuanzi was close to him. The woman won't let go of it which makes this all the more interesting. Hence, he decided to return to the Xie Clan without saying anything to the dragons or saint beasts.
He wanted to see what the woman could do.
He also wants to know the secret behind the death of his family. The sooner it is completed, the better.
"Miss Xie, do you want me to cook it?" Ann Rou arrived behind Xie Ran carrying some fresh fish in hand. I can't wait to eat it all.
Xie Ran turned his head, displaying the sweetest smile ever. "I'll cook it."
"Miss?" Ann Rou was shocked. This was the first time I knew Xie Ran could cook.
"I can eat, I can't cook. Although it's not as good as Qu Xuanzi, I still have skills." Xie Ran smiled confidently. Let these holy animals have fun first, just make a big bang.
Ann Rou cheered vigorously and summoned a Dou Dou to collect firewood. They will eat well today!
Xie Ran cooked carefully the fish that was stabbed from mouth to tail. He burned some of the fish and covered them with spices in the pendant. Although he was used to grills or ovens in the modern world, this was not bad.
Although in the end the entire skin of the fish becomes as black as charcoal.
Xie Ran was silent for a while, Ann Rou, Dou Dou, and the three dragons were also speechless at how 'beautiful' the fish was smeared in black to the point of being unrecognizable.
But Xie Ran remained confident and ate it. It doesn't feel bad. Crisp and .. bittersweet ....
"This is the latest masterpiece, okay? If there was an oven, it wouldn't look this bad. The meat is ripe and tasty, try it yourself. If I add it with wine, it'll taste better." Xie Ran ate his charred fish deliciously.
The fish looked like it was completely charcoal, but Xie Ran said honestly that the meat was ripe without a trace of charred or raw. Xie Ran should be better if you use a grill or oven.
Ann Rou and Dou Dou looked at each other and looked at the black fish while sipping saliva. Miss Xie's culinary skills are indeed outstanding ....
Looking at the two of them who were hesitant, Xie Ran took all his fish while saying, "If not, I will eat them all."
Ann Rou and Dou Dou felt very anxious to cry. That kind of black fish wants to be eaten by Miss they all? What if I have stomach pain? Instead of ridiculing, they only remembered the chicken by the Azure Dragon while in the camp some time ago. They were forced to eat everything.
"Miss Xie, let Ann Rou feel it." Ann Rou did not want Miss Xie who was a human eating charcoal so that stomach pain. He's a holy animal, won't get sick easily.
Ann Rou took one of the fish and felt it. Unexpectedly, he thought he would taste the crisp and bitter fish like he had eaten the other day. Apparently he was wrong!
Although from the outside it looks amazing, the inside is more incredible. Xie Ran was right, much better than a terrifying black look. If you add wine, it will taste better. He also ate voraciously making the Dou beside him stunned.
Ann Rou was being happy or lamenting that Miss Xie was not disappointed?
He looked at the black fish with horror, then said, "Miss Xie, let me help."
"No need, don't you want to?" Xie Ran spoke indifferently. All the fish are his!
Dou Dou could only laugh awkwardly. He wondered what it was like. When Ann Rou gave her the chance to feel the special 'black fish', Dou Dou's eyes became bright and wanted to cry.
He looked at the rest of the fish in Xie Ran's hands while sipping saliva. It's delicious! He regretted having doubted Miss Xie's magical hand! He wants to cry!
While the three dragons were only speechless at the level of that saint beast which was so contrasted with reputation. Their thinking of the world was completely distorted!
They had no idea, Xie Ran had prepared a 'big surprise' for them to wait in front.
There will be bloodshed sooner or later.