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Chapter 716: Chapter 720: Desire of the Mouth and Stomach
However, Bai Ling completely dismissed Xuan Shui’s words, she glared at him sharply, "Mind your own business, if you want to eat, go ahead. I won’t touch this kind of meat! I am going to find Father!"
Xuan Shui could only watch Bai Ling’s retreating figure and shake his head helplessly.
The Divine Brave Warrior gave him a glance and said, "Don’t mind her, she’s been spoiled. Once we’re at the Wood Immortal Mansion, even this kind of meat might not be available."
Xuan Shui nodded in agreement as he stealthily took a glance at the Divine Brave Warrior.
Perhaps it was due to the upcoming journey to the Wood Immortal Mansion, the Divine Brave Warrior had cut his usually shoulder-length hair short. His red, short hair was wildly fluttering in the air, adding a touch of efficiency. His black, profound eyes were fierce, powerful, and blazing with an intensity, his body loaded with explosive energy.
Only a sigh escaped from the bottom of Xuan Shui’s heart when he thought about the warrior’s character and peculiar preferences.
What a great warrior, but alas...
Bai Ling, with an unhappy face, came to Liao Li.
Actually, Liao Li was also feeling uncomfortable. In the Kingdom, he was used to feasting on a variety of exquisite dishes served by people around him.
Now, suddenly being faced with poor meals and uncomfortable sleeping conditions, life seemed drastically different from what it was in the Kingdom. In just three days, Liao Li had visibly lost weight and looked haggard.
Especially when he could only eat roast meat that had no flavor, all while being tormented by the enticing aroma of the food cooked by Su Tang and the rest. It was the first time Liao Li had realized the importance of good food.
"Father, I’m hungry," Bai Ling whimpered as she ran to Liao Li.
Liao Li looked at the tasteless roast meat in his hand, then touched his shrinking belly, and sighed silently.
He was also hungry.
Tears welling in her eyes, Bai Ling sniffed, "Father, you can ask them to roast meat for you. You’re the King, they wouldn’t dare to refuse you!"
Hunger was gradually eroding Liao Li’s mind.
He surprisingly found that Bai Ling’s words seemed reasonable.
Another look at the dry roast meat in his hand increased his inner torment.
Why hadn’t he thought of bringing a few good cooks with him when he had assembled the team?
Seeing Liao Li waver, Bai Ling pulled on his hand, cooing, "Father, you’re the strongest. They wouldn’t dare defy your command. Please, Father."
Liao Li coughed uneasily a few times - in truth, his hunger was beckoning him.
Taking the hint given by Bai Ling, he said, "Really, you leave me no choice. Well then, I’ll go and see."
Saying so, Liao Li rose to his feet. 𝘯𝑜𝘷𝘱𝘶𝘣.𝘤𝘰𝑚
Just as he was about to leave with Bai Ling, the Emperor suddenly spoke.
"Your Majesty, we are out here on an important mission. We must not be overly indulgent in our desires for food and drink to avoid courting disaster."
Liao Li was left standing awkwardly.
Deep down, he disagreed with the Emperor’s words. He was merely going to eat a couple of pieces of roast meat, how could that cause any harm?
On the other hand, he found the Emperor’s admonition reasonable, so he couldn’t help feeling torn.
Furious, Bai Ling jumped out and pointed at the Emperor, yelling, "You audacious one, dare you question my Father’s decisions! In the end, you’re nothing more than a servant serving my Father. What right do you have to question him?
We are living in such tough conditions here, don’t you even want my father to have a decent meal? Are you hoping for my father to starve himself? Tell me, what exactly are your intentions!"
The Emperor’s gloomy gaze turned towards Bai Ling, a hint of cruelty flashed in his eyes.
