Chapter 6586: Savoring

The tea was coarse - the kind street vendors and peddlers drink to quench their thirst, not the easiest to stomach for someone with a sophisticated palate.

Li Qiye paid no mind and savored it slowly while waiting for the noodles.

After a long while, the old woman finished and brought a tray over: “Crab roe noodle and steamed crabs.”

The crab roe noodles were abundant with rich, oily roe. The long white noodles also appeared springy and firm. A savory aroma of crab roe mixed with the scent of rice noodles wafted over, greatly whetting one's appetite.

The steamed crabs were plump and delicious, freshly caught from the lake. They were already oozing with rich, creamy fat, making everyone's mouths water.

Li Qiye mixed the roe with the noodles. Their fragrance fused perfectly and looked inviting.

“You have to mix them yourself, that’s the soul of this.” Li Qiye said and slurped the noodles. The sounds alone indicated how delicious they were.

Teng Sujian, sitting in front of him, didn’t know what to say. This was only a meal for mortals, not cultivators. This bowl of noodles, no matter how delicious, was still lowly.

However, Li Qiye didn’t care and savored the meal, eating with complete abandon. His slurping was unpretentious, so she rested her chin on her hand and watched him eat with such relish.

She could be possessed at this moment because she found this scene pleasing. The ordinary Li Qiye became increasingly pleasing to the eye, possessing an enduring quality.

He was the type of man who would disappear among the masses, never warranting a second glance. Alas, the rhythms of heaven and earth moved with his actions, whether it be his slurping or the movement of the chopsticks.

Everything else blurred and sounds vanished. Neither the bustling streets nor the hawkers’ shouts could be heard, only him and his melodious meal.

She was utterly entranced and captivated, losing all sense of time.

“No more staring blankly, peel the crabs properly.” Li Qiye startled her.

“Do you not have hands...” She became embarrassed and angry but still peeled the crabs for the first time.

He sat there and relaxed, making it hard to tell whether he was eating crabs or simply basking in the sun.

Sujian was the beautiful princess of the Teng yet she was hard at work feeding him crab meat in this humble stall. It drew attention and some junior cultivators murmured in surprise. Alas, no one dared to say anything.

“Senior Sister.” A while later, some came to the stall, displaying an imposing aura and forcing mortals nearby to leave.

The group leader was handsome and noble like a gallant commander, capable of making mortals weak in the knees at first sight.

“I thought you were in reclusive training at Jingye’s Manor.” He was happy to see her. His followers bowed to greet her.

Although she lost power and influence, she still stood higher than the juniors in the clan.

“Junior Brother Guo.” She continued peeling a crab.

“Are you going back to the clan?” He asked, mesmerized by her beauty regardless of her task.

He was an exceptional disciple of the clan. Of course, far from being on her level.

He always had a crush on her but it was hopeless given the differences. When her dao was damaged, he thought he had a chance but she disappeared into the manor.

Today, he heard news of her walking in the city, hence his appearance.

“I’m not sure.” She casually responded before feeding Li Qiye a lump of meat.

Li Qiye slowly chewed and savored his meal, leisurely observing the busy street nearby. Everything looked so natural around him.

However, this struck Junior Brother Guo and the others like lightning. Their senior sister was proud and arrogant once, only focusing on the dao and refusing everyone else. How could she be peeling and feeding a man?

Initially, they thought she was peeling the shell for herself and felt confused about her interest in mortal-level food. They got their answer but many more questions popped up.

They hadn’t noticed Li Qiye because he was only a common cultivator. Their clan most likely had ten thousand novices at his level.

“W-who is he?” Junior Brother Guo couldn’t help but ask, feeling a flame of jealousy rising in his chest.

He was the number one outer disciple, always trying to please her. Alas, she never gave him a second glance. Why was she so close to this ordinary man? This made him feel like he was going insane.