160: Could it be that you like him/her?

Bai Wanling felt somewhat helpless. Having lived for over two hundred years, was she also going to be pressured into marriage?

“Mother, I'll head back now!”

“Mhm!” Bai Qiqi nodded, but then said, “Your mind is a bit restless right now, so don't go Cultivating yet. Go and get some good rest!”

“Mother, Wanling understands!”

Bai Wanling agreed, left the room, and walked towards her own chamber.

But she didn't know what she was thinking; she unconsciously took a detour and arrived outside the guest room where Nangong Yu and the other person were staying.

Seeing the surrounding area, Bai Wanling realized she had taken a roundabout route and couldn't help but shake her head slightly, yet she unconsciously glanced through the crack in the door.

She saw a young man lying on the bed, his breathing steady and strong, his facial features so perfect that they didn't lose out to any of the young men in the clan.

But at this moment, the young man seemed to sense something, abruptly opened his eyes, and turned his head to look outside the door.

Bai Wanling was startled, quickly turned and hurried away, but then, as if possessed, she turned her head and stole a glance at the young man's face.

Her eyes were blank for a moment, her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly rushed back to her room.

She sat on the bed, recalling the young man's face, and couldn't help but murmur, “So that mask was hiding such a handsome face?”

Bai Wanling's heart fluttered slightly, and her mind was restless. She lay on the bed, thinking aimlessly, and unknowingly fell asleep... The next day.

In the early morning, Bai Wanling suddenly woke up, her mind filled with the young man's face.

She got up and walked to the window, looking at the morning light outside, a feeling she had never experienced before rising in her heart.

She took a deep breath, pondering inwardly: Could it be love?

Bai Wanling quickly shook her head, casting away the strange thoughts in her mind, and walked out of the room.

She went to look for her mother, but found that her mother had gone out, leaving only a message instructing her to properly host the guests.

Bai Wanling hesitated for a moment, but finally went to the side courtyard.

Entering the courtyard, she saw that Nangong Yu and the other person were already up and roasting something in the yard.

A fragrance wafted into her nose, causing Bai Wanling's mouth to water.

Nangong Yu saw Bai Wanling, a faint smile curving his lips, and he chuckled, “Wanling, good morning!”

Seeing this face without the mask again, Bai Wanling's heart rate suddenly accelerated; it felt wonderfully strange, as if a little deer was leaping wildly inside her chest.

She pretended to be calm and asked, “Good morning, Seniors. Did you sleep well last night?”

“Quite well!”

Nangong Yu smiled slightly, “It's good you're here. Go call your mother over so we can eat something together.”

Bai Wanling's heart inexplicably sped up, and she said nervously, “Senior, Mother went out on business and instructed Wanling to host you. I'll take you to the clan's market. There are restaurants there, and Wanling will treat you!”

“Is that so? Then hurry up and come over!”

Nangong Ruoxue waved her hand and laughed, “The meat Si Chen roasts is very fragrant. No restaurant outside can make it as delicious as he does!”

Bai Wanling glanced at her and was slightly surprised to find that she wasn't wearing a mask today either.

But after the surprise, she smelled the fragrance filling the air and unconsciously swallowed.

She sat down next to the two and asked curiously, “Senior, what kind of meat is this? Why is it so fragrant?”

Nangong Yu smiled slightly and said, “This is Five-Colored Spirit Deer meat. Your Fox Clan shouldn't have any taboos against it, right?”

Bai Wanling shook her head, saying, “Among the Yao Race, there are actually situations where we feed on each other, as long as it's not done openly.”

Nangong Yu nodded slightly, “I have heard of that, otherwise we wouldn't be roasting meat here.”

Bai Wanling nodded slightly, her peripheral vision catching Nangong Yu, and her heart was still pounding fiercely.

She quickly looked at the Pill Fire in Nangong Yu's hand and exclaimed in surprise, “I didn't expect Senior to be an Alchemist too!”

Nangong Yu smiled faintly, “It's nothing worth mentioning, just a bit of talent. Right now, I'm still just an Unranked Alchemist!”

Bai Wanling looked at the Pill Fire and laughed, “Senior, don't joke. A Seventh-Grade Alchemist is definitely not unranked!”

Nangong Yu smiled faintly, neither confirming nor denying it.

Immediately, seeing that the roasted meat was ready, he took out a plate and cut the meat into small pieces.

Nangong Yu took out three pairs of chopsticks and handed them to the two, saying, “Although eating roasted meat isn't typical for breakfast, it's not forbidden. Wanling, try some.”

Bai Wanling reached out and took the chopsticks, whispering, “Thank you, Senior!”

Nangong Ruoxue took the chopsticks and laughed, “Wanling, try it. Si Chen's roasted meat is the best I've ever eaten, bar none!”

“Mhm mhm!”

Bai Wanling nodded slightly. Seeing that Nangong Ruoxue and the other person had started eating, she also picked up a piece of roasted meat and put it in her mouth.

She took a gentle bite, her eyes involuntarily closing, and her expression becoming joyful.

The roasted meat was crispy outside and tender inside, the flesh fresh and juicy, with a rich texture that made one feel intoxicated.

As she chewed, the savory flavor of the meat spread in her mouth, mixed with some unique flavors, yet distinctly layered, making it irresistible.

She opened her eyes and couldn't help but exclaim, “Senior's roasted meat is indeed delicious; it's the most delicious food Wanling has ever eaten.”

“If it's delicious, eat more!”

Nangong Yu smiled slightly and said, “Also, there's no need to keep calling me Senior. Meeting is fate. You can call me by my name directly, and just call Sister Xue 'Sister'.”

Hearing this, Bai Wanling quickly shook her head, but saw both of them smiling, “Don't overthink it. Our ages aren't actually that old, and we don't stand on ceremony!”

Seeing that both of them insisted, Bai Wanling hesitated for a moment, then said, “Thank you, Young Master Si Chen, thank you, Sister Han!”

“You're welcome!”

The two waved their hands and laughed, “Hurry and eat. It won't taste as good when it gets cold.”

“Okay!”

Bai Wanling nodded quickly, not forgetting to glance at the smiling Nangong Yu, her heart fluttering again.

Before long, the three finished the roasted meat. Bai Wanling quickly brought over some Spirit Fruits, and the three sat separately, comfortably nibbling on the Spirit Fruits.

Just then, Nangong Yu glanced at Bai Wanling, and his gaze involuntarily shifted slightly.

“This is?”

His expression was somewhat surprised, and he looked a little confused, as if something had exceeded his expectations.

Seeing his strange expression, Bai Wanling's heart skipped a beat, and she asked nervously, “Young Master Si Chen, is there something wrong with me?”

Nangong Yu shook his head slightly, glanced at Nangong Ruoxue, and looked thoughtful.

“Si Chen, what's wrong?” Nangong Ruoxue asked suspiciously, seeing that his expression was off.