The dense foliage blocked the intense sunlight, casting only dappled patterns.
The forest was unusually quiet, with the crackling of burning firewood sounding particularly crisp against the backdrop of the forest.
Huo Yuhao had a short sword hanging at his waist. The blade had many intricate patterns and glowed faintly under the influence of his soul power, indicating that it was a powerful soul tool.
He was intently watching the three grilled fish in front of him, flipping them over every now and then, sprinkling some cumin on them to enhance the aroma.
"Why haven't they arrived yet? According to my calculations, they should be here today."
Huo Yuhao was a little puzzled. Logically speaking, Tang Ya and Bei Bei should have appeared by now.
That's right, just as you thought, Huo Yuhao is indeed a time traveler.
Unlike other time travelers, his time travel was entirely of his own making.
In his past life, he was a severe case of chuunibyou (middle school syndrome). In order to become stronger, he constantly trained his physique, but he never reached his expectations.
After consulting various resources, he finally came up with a solution.
That's time travel!
He succeeded; in his judgment, he must have transmigrated to the Douluo Continent.
And most importantly, he is familiar with the plot of this world!
He was on the only route he could take in the Star Dou Great Forest, just to wait for Tang Ya and Bei Bei.
Huo Yuhao wanted to see what the much-hyped Xuan Tian Gong actually looked like.
"It smells so good! Little brother, may I try some of this grilled fish?"
The girl suddenly jumped out of the bushes next to her, squatted down by the fire, and stared longingly at the grilled fish.
She wore her hair in a ponytail, had bright and beautiful eyes, a straight nose, and a flawless oval face, making it impossible for anyone to refuse her.
Huo Yuhao smiled gently, pointed to the prepared fish beside him, and said, "It's okay, you can just take it and eat it. I'll grill more if you need more."
Without any hesitation, the girl took the grilled fish from Huo Yuhao, immediately sat down to the side, blew on it with her cherry-like lips, took a bite, and exclaimed, "Mmm! Delicious!"
Huo Yuhao looked her up and down a few times before quickly looking away.
So this must be Tang Ya. She does look almost exactly like the one I saw in the anime in my previous life.
Beibei walked over from the front and reminded her, "Xiaoya, this little brother hasn't eaten yet..."
"Hmph! Mind your own business."
Tang Ya turned her head away, ignoring his words, and continued eating the grilled fish in her hand.
"Okay, okay, take your time eating, don't rush." Bei Bei was a little embarrassed, then said to Huo Yuhao, "Little brother, I'm sorry, how about I pay you some money?"
Huo Yuhao skewered the fish with a twig, handed the grilled fish in front of him, and said, "Big brother, it's okay, you eat too. I can grill more if you want. It's just a few fish, it's not worth much."
A smile immediately appeared on Bei Bei's face. She put her hand on Huo Yuhao's shoulder and patted him. "Then I'll have to trouble you, little brother. If there's anything you need, just let me know."
Huo Yuhao nodded but didn't say anything more, a little doubtful in his heart.
Logically speaking, the relationship between the two people in front of you should be quite ambiguous, so why does it feel like their relationship is strange?
Shouldn't they be a couple? To him, it seems like a goddess and her simp relationship.
Huo Yuhao didn't care about any of that. He brushed oil on the fish, sprinkled some seasoning on it, and grilled it over the fire. With one hand behind his back, he picked up a fish and started eating.
Bei Bei looked at Tang Ya beside Huo Yuhao with a worried expression, but when she saw that Tang Ya was eating happily, she immediately relaxed.
Tang Ya leaned closer and asked, "My name is Tang Ya, little brother, what's your name?"
The girl's natural fragrance wafted over, making one feel refreshed and relaxed. Huo Yuhao looked at the softness so close to him and silently moved his body back a little.
Bei Bei stared wide-eyed at Huo Yuhao with great envy, but considering her own status, she ultimately remained silent.
"My name is Huo Yuhao, big brother, what's yours?" Huo Yuhao replied.
"My name is Beibei." Beibei smiled gently.
Tang Ya glanced at Bei Bei, then took the grilled fish Huo Yuhao offered again, commenting, "Little brother, your grilled fish is absolutely delicious! Would you be interested in becoming my personal chef?"
Looking into her sincere eyes, Huo Yuhao still waved his hand and refused.
Beibei blurted out, "Xiaoya, look at this little brother, he's obviously in school. How could he possibly be our head chef?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Ya angrily threw the grilled fish she was holding at Bei Bei, saying, "Bei Bei! Who told you to call me Xiao Ya! What I say is none of your business!"
Tang Ya's sudden movement startled Huo Yuhao.
Beibei quickly caught the grilled fish, full of apologies, "Teacher Xiaoya, I...I didn't mean to..." He was afraid of upsetting Tang Ya.
The atmosphere instantly turned cold and became very quiet.
Huo Yuhao looked at the scene before him with a wry smile, but he did not forget his important business.
He secretly channeled his soul power, opened his spiritual eyes, and a dark purple light flashed in his pupils.
The contents of the two people's storage soul tools were instantly seen through!
Two thin threads instantly appeared in Huo Yuhao's hands behind his back. As if they were alive, the threads quickly made contact with the storage devices of the two people opposite him, one on the left and one on the right.
call out!
A faint sound that only Huo Yuhao could hear.
The two thin threads returned to Huo Yuhao's hand, each carrying a different item.
Huo Yuhao flipped his hand, and the item in his hand disappeared again. His movements were so fast that it was as if nothing had happened.
I've received the items!
Huo Yuhao was overjoyed and decided to add fuel to the fire between the two.
Picking up the freshly grilled fish, Huo Yuhao gently sprinkled on the last bit of seasoning and handed it to Tang Ya.
Huo Yuhao said gently, "Sister Xiaoya, Brother Bei must think I put too much seasoning in the grilled fish I gave you just now. I deliberately put less in this one. It's all my fault, so please don't blame Brother Bei."
"I spent a lot of money to buy these seasonings at the Siyue Chamber of Commerce. Sister Xiaoya, please try them and give me your feedback."
Hearing these words and seeing Huo Yuhao's concern for her, Tang Ya felt a little better. She took the grilled fish from Huo Yuhao and took a small bite.
He glanced at Beibei again, his disgust deepening.
Bei Bei was extremely grateful to Huo Yuhao for speaking up for her; this young man was truly wonderful!
He didn't realize at all that Huo Yuhao was actually stirring things up.
Just as she was about to speak, Tang Ya saw this and her eyes instantly turned cold, even showing a hint of disgust between her brows.
Yuhao's younger brother grilled fish for himself, but he got scolded instead! This Beibei is really annoying!
As Tang Ya thought about it, she exerted force and actually snapped the branch used for grilling fish in half.
Beibei dared not speak anymore.
Huo Yuhao shrugged at him, indicating that he also loved helping strangers.
Beibei bowed and thanked him, saying it was no trouble at all.
Huo Yuhao was overjoyed, knowing that he had achieved his goal.
"Sister Xiaoya, eat slowly. I'll grill more for you if you're not full," Huo Yuhao said with a smile.
After saying that, Huo Yuhao handed him a handkerchief, indicating that he could wipe his mouth.
Tang Ya looked at the handkerchief in her hand and felt a surge of emotion. Without thinking, she hugged Huo Yuhao in front of her.
Huo Yuhao felt a softness in his arms and didn't know what to do. He could only pat Tang Ya's back to comfort her.
Beibei, standing next to her, was completely dumbfounded, her face instantly turning a deep liver color with anger.
Beibei, staring at me like that won't do any good! What does this have to do with me?
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