163: Chapter 163: The Black Cat's Blessing (Part 4)

Meng Yu, standing to the side, shook her head; this silly guy almost caused another scene.

Seeing Qian Ye selecting the pastries in front of her, Tai You frowned. Could the things in this game actually be eaten?

"Big Boss, can these things be eaten?"

Tai You pulled Qian Ye aside and asked quietly.

Qian Ye nodded; Ling Ling had said that this was just ordinary food.

"Ye Ye, there seems to be something else mixed in here."

"But I feel that if you all don't eat this food, there will be some kind of accident later."

"I have scanned these items and there are no harmful ingredients."

After Ling Ling finished saying this, Qian Ye raised an eyebrow. Ling Ling could also be considered a member of the Floating Life Pagoda and naturally had some intuition of its own.

Since it had said so, it was likely related to the subsequent plot.

Once Tai You confirmed that it was edible, he instantly became interested; the food smelled delicious.

He had been feeling regretful before, but now there was no need.

Tai You prepared to feast, but was caught red-handed by Qian Ye as he turned around.

She whispered a few words in his ear.

Tai You looked surprised, glanced into the distance, and nodded.

"Rest assured, I will remind them."

Only then did Qian Ye release him.

Just as she nodded a moment ago, Ling Ling had detected a new substance; not all the food on this street was edible.

If one looked closely, some of the houses had markings on their doors—a round, black symbol that blended almost perfectly with the color of the gate.

Those markings were inconspicuous, and one might easily overlook them with a casual glance.

If not for Ling Ling's reminder, Qian Ye wouldn't have paid them any mind.

"Ye Ye, the food in front of the doors with those markings cannot be eaten."

Although she didn't know why.

Qian Ye nodded; this was exactly what she had just warned Tai You about.

Because of this interlude, Qian Ye turned her attention to the expressions of the residents on this street.

Tai You led Meng Yu and the others over, converging with Qian Ye.

"Are you also..."

While Qian Ye was observing, a voice suddenly sounded in her ear.

Tai You, who was nearby, stepped out and blocked the front of the group. "My friend, is there a problem?"

The person who approached darkened his gaze, looking at the food in their hands.

"Big brother, you've misunderstood. I was just curious, the food here..."

He didn't finish his sentence, just stared at the food in their hands.

Tai You gave him a confused look and took a bite of the pastry in his hand.

"Wow, it tastes good. Big Boss, Xiao Ye, you should try some."

Qian Ye also took the opportunity to hold the pastry in her hand. "Mmm, it is indeed quite good."

"Old Woman, the taste is very good."

"Hehehe, good, good, good."

The Old Woman smiled kindly.

Qian Ye kept staring at her and naturally noticed the trace of darkness hidden in her eyes.

The people opposite saw them eating the food so boldly and were momentarily conflicted.

They had entered suddenly this time and did not have enough pills to remove pollution on hand.

In the end, they chose not to eat.

Between temporary hunger and their lives, they chose the latter.

The residents showed no change in expression at their lack of reaction, simply watching them.

The night grew deeper.

Qian Ye and her group were still wandering the streets.

At this moment, the gates of those houses were tightly shut.

"What are you doing!"

"Why haven't you returned yet?"

Suddenly, a figure appeared behind Qian Ye, staring at her fiercely.

As if her appearing here at this hour was some heinous crime.

"Where is your family?"

"Hehehe..."

"The Old Woman will take you away."