When Tang San brought over the plate of spicy rabbit heads, Xiao Wu felt an immediate urge to throw up.
"How could anyone bring themselves to eat something like this?"
"No, I won't eat it! And you're not allowed to eat it either!"
Her reaction struck Tang San as a little excessive.
Still, this was something Lin Xian had generously shared with him. He couldn't just reject that kindness outright. And to be honest, these spicy rabbit heads really were delicious—especially the meat on the rabbit's cheeks. One bite made you crave another.
"Fine. If you won't eat it, then I'll just enjoy this delicacy myself," Tang San said calmly. "Are you sure you don't want to try it? It's really fragrant and tastes amazing."
Xiao Wu stared at him blankly, clearly lost in her thoughts.
"Brother San… don't you think this is a bit cruel?"
Tang San looked at her in surprise.
"This is the law of survival. Rabbits have always been food for humans—they're considered very tasty game meat," he said matter-of-factly.
"What's cruel about that? Aren't the chickens, ducks, and geese sold in the market the same?"
"If we really want to nitpick like this, we might as well eat Chinese cabbage every day."
"We're not saints. And even saints eat meat, don't they?"
As he spoke, Tang San finished off another rabbit head.
"This is simply a rule we have to accept. Even if we don't eat these rabbits, other animals will."
His reasoning left Xiao Wu deeply unsettled. Yet she couldn't deny that what he said was true. Was something really wrong with her?
In the end, she couldn't bear to look at the plate any longer. She stood up and left the cafeteria.
"Brother San, I'm a little tired. I'm going back to the dormitory to rest."
"Alright. Go ahead. When it's time to gather tonight, I'll come get you."
Although Tang San sensed that something was off with Xiao Wu's mood, he chalked it up to her kindhearted nature and didn't dwell on it.
After all, even in his previous life, he had spent all his time cultivating, sneaking around to steal Tang Sect secret techniques. He had zero experience with romance or emotional nuance. Dense in one lifetime—dense in the next.
Behind them, Lin Xian had witnessed the entire scene, the smile on his face growing even wider.
"What's wrong with you?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.
"Nothing. I just saw something interesting."
Seeing her puzzled expression, Lin Xian chuckled and shook his head.
"You'll find out soon enough. It's bound to be exciting."
Since Lin Xian was being mysterious again, Zhu Zhuqing didn't press him further. When the time came, he would tell her anyway. Whether she knew sooner or later didn't really matter.
Still, judging by his expression, he was clearly plotting something. Someone was probably going to be unlucky again.
Tang San had been eager to cultivate. For the past few days, he had been trying to break through the bottleneck at level thirty. However, the spicy rabbit heads were simply too delicious, so he lingered in the cafeteria a while longer, treating it as a way to relax.
Amazing—absolutely amazing. Explosively spicy. Explosively satisfying. Explosively fragrant.
After finishing the meal, he suddenly noticed something unexpected: his cultivation had increased. He was now only one step away from level thirty.
He hadn't anticipated that eating rabbit heads could produce such an effect.
After thinking it over, he decided to go find Lin Xian. But when he looked around, he realized Lin Xian had already left the cafeteria. Without hesitation, Tang San headed toward Lin Xian's residence.
At that moment, Lin Xian and Zhu Zhuqing were already inside Moon Sea Cottage, strolling leisurely by the sea.
Sensing someone approaching, Lin Xian said a few words to Zhu Zhuqing and stepped out of the cottage.
Tang San?
Why was he looking for him?
Before Lin Xian could think it through, Tang San's voice rang out.
"Lin Xian, are you in the dormitory? Could you come out for a moment? I have something I want to discuss with you."
Puzzled, Lin Xian opened the door.
"What is it, Tang San?"
"Can we make a trade?"
Lin Xian paused.
"A trade?"
"Do you still have those spicy rabbit heads from earlier?" Tang San asked. "I can exchange gold coins for them."
So he was hooked.
Perfect. He'd come straight to him on his own. Xiao Wu—this really couldn't be blamed on him.
"Of course I do," Lin Xian replied with a smile. "We're classmates. No need to pay. This plate of spicy rabbit heads is on me. If that's not enough, I've got more."
Tang San shook his head, pulled out a gold coin, and placed it in Lin Xian's hand.
"We agreed on a trade. This gold coin is what you deserve."
Lin Xian accepted it and said casually, "Tang San, sometimes I really feel like there's an adult living inside your body. The way you handle things is far more mature than most."
Tang San was startled, but he concealed his emotions perfectly.
"What are you talking about? Poor children grow up early—that's all. I'm heading back now."
With that, Tang San turned and left without looking back.
Watching him go, Lin Xian's eyes flickered with an unreadable expression.
If Zhu Zhuqing were there, she would instantly recognize that look—it was exactly the same expression he'd worn back when he tricked Dai Mubai.
Meanwhile, inside Xiao Wu's dormitory.
Since she hadn't eaten much at lunch, she was still a little hungry. But the events from earlier weighed heavily on her mind, leaving her restless.
Just then, she heard Tang San's voice outside.
Xiao Wu smiled. Her mood lifted instantly.
So he wasn't completely hopeless after all. Seeing that she was upset, he'd come to comfort her.
Fine—she would forgive him this time.
But next time, she absolutely would not let him eat rabbit heads again.
"Xiao Wu, are you asleep?"
"Not yet!"
She hurried to the door and opened it.
"Brother!"
"Xiao Wu, I want to tell you something~"
Hearing that, Xiao Wu's gaze softened even more.
So he was about to apologize.
How long should she pretend to think before forgiving him? Three seconds? Two?
But Tang San's next words instantly shattered her expectations.
"Xiao Wu, I've discovered something that will definitely help your cultivation!"
She froze. This wasn't how she'd imagined it going.
Oblivious to her reaction, Tang San continued enthusiastically.
"I just ate a whole plate of delicious spicy rabbit heads, and I feel amazing. It loosened my bottleneck at level thirty—I'm confident I'll break through in the next couple of days. I really think you should try this too!"
It was probably the result of balancing work and rest. He'd been pushing himself too hard lately, constantly thinking about cultivation. Relaxing and enjoying good food like this had truly helped.
But when Xiao Wu heard his words—especially the beginning—her expression darkened.
"So, I went back to Lin Xian and bought you a plate of spicy rabbit heads," Tang San said cheerfully. "Hurry up and take it inside to eat!"
As he spoke, he handed the plate to her.
"This cost me a gold coin!"
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