The Daily Life in the Netherfrost Divine Realm

The Netherfrost Divine Realm, by the lakeside garden in the back mountains.

As night fell, the bonfire crackled, and the spirit beast meat on the grill sizzled, golden oil dripping onto the charcoal, releasing an irresistible aroma.

Where did the spirit beast meat come from? Don’t worry about it.

"Qin Luo, is this piece done yet?"

Su Muwan crouched beside the grill, her eyes fixed on the largest chunk of fire lizard meat.

"Thirty more seconds."

Qin Luo flipped the skewers and sprinkled a handful of spices, causing the aroma to explode instantly.

"Thirty seconds?!"

Su Muwan pouted. "This young lady’s stomach can’t wait that long!"

Slap!

She reached out to grab it, only for Qin Luo to swat her hand away. "Young Mistress, eating it half-raw will give you a stomachache."

"Hmph! A mere stomachache? This young lady can cure it with a snap of her fingers!"

"Sure, sure, you’re amazing."

Qin Luo sighed and quickly handed her a finished skewer. "Here, snack on this first."

Su Muwan took the skewer, took a bite, and her eyes instantly lit up. "Mmm! Delicious!"

Her cheeks puffed up like a hamster’s as she continued directing him. "Save the biggest piece for me—no one else gets it!"

"Fine, fine."

Qin Luo nodded while continuing to grill.

Honestly, he had to admire Su Muwan. Despite slacking off for so many days...

But... just as she claimed.

Playing video games seemed to have actually honed her so-called "micro-control" skills.

Not only was her spiritual energy manipulation more precise, but her cultivation had also improved again.

Sometimes Qin Luo wondered—if others were called "chosen ones," then what did that make Su Muwan?

The heavens’ favorite daughter?

The next moment.

"Sister~"

Su Bailian glided over in a flowing white dress, carrying a plate of meticulously sliced spirit fruits. With a sweet smile, she offered, "Meat is so greasy. Would you like some chilled spirit fruits to cleanse your palate?"

Su Muwan shot her a glance and snorted. "What do you want this time, being so nice out of nowhere?"

"How could Sister think of me like that?"

Su Bailian lowered her head pitifully, twirling a strand of hair around her finger. "I just feel bad seeing you work so hard all day..."

"Cut the act!"

Su Muwan snatched the plate. "I’ll take the fruits. You can leave now."

Su Bailian: "..."

Boqi crouched nearby, his dog eyes locked onto the meat in Su Muwan’s hand, his tail wagging like a propeller. "Woof!"

Su Muwan raised an eyebrow. "Why is your dog even fatter now?"

Su Bailian gently patted Boqi’s head. "He’s just fluffy~"

Boqi nodded. "...Woof."

Then continued staring at the meat.

Su Muwan grew suspicious.

She looked at Su Bailian.

The latter blinked innocently.

Su Muwan... understood.

She was stunned. "Wait—you want me to feed this fatty my grilled meat?"

"Fatty? How rude, Sister Su!"

Su Bailian hugged Boqi indignantly, shoving him toward Su Muwan. "Boqi’s appetite has been growing lately. Ordinary steaks can’t satisfy him anymore."

"Could you really... let him go hungry like this?"

Boqi’s eyes shimmered. "Woof!"

Su Muwan’s eye twitched. "Shouldn’t he just chew on bones or something..."

"Come on!"

Su Bailian set Boqi down and emphasized, "Don’t compare my Boqi to some random stray!"

"He’s a spirit beast!"

"Sure, sure."

"Sister Su~~"

"?"

"Ahem... fine, if you won’t give it, I’ll just leave... If you won’t, I’ll ask Brother-in-law for some instead~~"

Su Muwan was speechless, but hearing Su Bailian call Qin Luo "Brother-in-law"...

Didn’t that just prove how obviously she and Qin Luo were an old married couple?

Ah, well.

Su Muwan sighed softly.

She was an adult now.

Why bother arguing with a junior like Su Bailian?

Sometimes, Su Muwan needed to be the bigger person.

So.

"Little Lian."

Su Bailian froze, then turned to Su Muwan.

Seeing her gentle, benevolent smile, Su Bailian’s heart skipped a beat.

Don’t tell me... Su Muwan, you...

"Call me ‘dearest elder sister,’ and I’ll give you the meat."

"In your dreams."

"?"

Slap slap slap slap!!!

"Waaah!!"

Su Bailian ran off crying again.

Su Muwan took a big bite of the meat and rolled her eyes.

Can you believe this?

She’d thought it would just be her and Qin Luo enjoying a private barbecue.

But somehow, word got out, and now it had turned into a group gathering.

"Long Long! Meat!"

"Xueqi!"

"Dean!"

"Wahh!"

And just like that, it became a grand Divine Realm team-building event.

Sigh.

But whatever. She was an adult now.

Su Muwan nodded to herself.

After eating and drinking their fill...

Bang bang bang!!

Everyone lay on the grass, watching fireworks.

Su Muwan leaned against Qin Luo’s shoulder, lazily muttering, "Ugh... so tired... exhausted..."

Qin Luo chuckled. "How are you tired, Young Mistress? All you did was eat."

"Hmph~~"

Su Muwan nestled comfortably against him, humming. "You know how some people are."

"Tired from going out, tired from eating, tired from socializing, tired from moving."

"That’s me."

Qin Luo grinned. "And you’re proud of it."

"Damn right."

Su Muwan sniffed.

Qin Luo gazed at the starry sky.

The night breeze brushed past as sparks rose into the air, dissolving into countless stars.

The daily life of the Netherfrost Divine Realm was lively and warm.

But sadly...

Things were about to get busy again.

While letting Su Muwan relax, he spoke up.

"Young Mistress."

"Hm?"

"I need to go away for a while."

"Eh?"

Su Muwan jerked her head up. "Why so sudden? Where?"

Qin Luo ruffled her hair. "To stir up trouble."

"??"

"You okay with that?"

"......"

After a few seconds of silence, Su Muwan huffed. "As long as it’s not chasing women, how could I say no?"

"Young Mistress, why are you still on about this... I have zero luck with women besides you."

"You’d better not."