Chapter 178: Unwilling to Give Up

Chapter 178: Unwilling to Give Up

Following A Lan's directions, Wang Si located Xu Li Zhi, the food-type Soul Master from Shrek Academy.

Or perhaps it was more accurate to say that Wang Si had been quietly enjoying his roasted duck in a corner of the audience seats, and the aroma had lured Xu Li Zhi over.

Even those old-timers who had lived for five or six decades couldn't resist Wang Si's silver tongue, so persuading a little glutton who was barely ten years old and pulling the wool over the eyes of the observant Shrek teachers wasn't much of a challenge.

"Hey, little glutton! What are you doing here? You're still eating? We're about to go on stage!"

Wang Si and Xu Li Zhi, who was gnawing on a chicken wing, looked up simultaneously.

They saw a young girl walking towards them.

The girl didn't seem much older than Xu Li Zhi, and she wore the same green sportswear as him.

However, while the outfit looked a bit bulky on the little chubby boy, it fit her slender figure perfectly.

Her golden ponytail shimmered in the sunlight, and her deep blue eyes were captivating.

Long eyelashes framed her porcelain skin, making it appear even fairer in the sunlight.

Contrasting with her youthful and sunny disposition, she wore a perpetually cold expression, like a little adult.

At the sight of her, Xu Li Zhi reacted like a mouse that had just spotted a cat, jumping to his feet and quickly hiding his food behind his back.

"Sister Xing Lan, I know I messed up, but I was so hungry. The food here isn't as good as Shrek's!

If I don't eat enough, I won't have the energy for the upcoming battle, and if I don't perform well... hehe..."

Xu Li Zhi scratched his head sheepishly.

"If you're full, let's go," said the girl, waving at him. She then glanced at Wang Si, who was munching on roasted chicken beside Xu Li Zhi, and frowned slightly.

"When you're out and about, don't just eat anything offered to you.

After being at Shrek for so long, don't you know that there are many bad people in this world?"

Hearing the girl's criticism, Xu Li Zhi's chubby cheeks twitched involuntarily.

"Sister Xing Lan, I'm not a child anymore. I can make my own decisions," he protested softly, glancing at Wang Si apologetically.

Seeing that Wang Si didn't seem offended by Sister Xing Lan's words, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally, the little fatty gave Wang Si a discreet hand signal, indicating that they would be in touch later, before hurrying off after the golden-haired girl.

"Well, well, look who's sneaking around for a snack," teased "Nari," as if she had been searching for Wang Si for a long time.

However, her idea of "sneaking around" was quite different from what others might assume.

Wang Si merely shrugged helplessly.

Seeing his nonchalant attitude, Nari's eyes narrowed dangerously.

"Get your spirit forging done as soon as possible. Once you succeed, you can do whatever you want for a while, and I won't mind if you call for Nari to join you.

But until you can guarantee a 100% success rate with your spirit forging, stay away from those wildflowers by the road. Don't even think about it."

Nari scanned the surroundings to ensure no one was watching, then extended her right hand and gave Wang Si's slender shoulder a firm pat.

At the same moment, a heavy, scorching aura burst from Wang Si's nostrils, washing over Nari's cute and delicate face.

"Then I'll go for spirit forging tonight.

Nari glared at him, but Wang Si merely responded with a soft laugh.

.....

Every night, the city bustled with activity, especially in places offering delicious food and fine wine.

"Did you sneak out? Won't that blonde senior from earlier come looking for you soon?"

Wang Si looked at the chubby boy sitting across from him, who was gorging himself on food, and asked with a hint of uncertainty.

That afternoon, Wang Si had received a call from the chubby boy, inviting him out for dinner that evening. He wasn't very familiar with this part of Tianhai City.

Although Wang Si wasn't well-acquainted with the city either, he had connections with the Blacksmith Association, so making arrangements was not a problem.

The chubby boy, who had been eating ravenously, paused for a moment upon hearing Wang Si's question, before continuing to stuff his face.

"Don't worry, Sister Xing Lan went shopping with the others from Shrek. She won't be back for a while.

This mapo tofu is amazing! So soft and smooth, spicy and tender. Delicious! You really know how to pick dishes."

As he spoke, the boy kept pausing to fan his mouth, which was on fire from the spicy food, but he didn't stop praising the dishes.

"Hmm? This tofu is so good, but why aren't you eating any?"

Xu Lizhi, the chubby boy, looked at Wang Si inquisitively, as he had only been drinking mineral water and hadn't touched the food.

Wang Si simply smiled in response.

"If I ate as much as you, there wouldn't be enough for you. Besides, these dishes are just appetizers to whet your appetite. The main course is yet to come!"

Wang Si glanced at the time and nodded, "It should be here soon."

Soon after, a waiter arrived with plate after plate of seafood and drinks, setting them on the table.

"Dig in," Wang Si gestured.

Xu Lizhi's eyes widened at the sight of the delectable dishes being placed before him.

At Shrek, he maintained a rather bland diet to keep his figure trim.

With the upcoming tournament, he would be expending a lot of energy, so he figured he could afford to indulge a little.

As dish after dish was served, Wang Si began to eat, and Xu Lizhi, after swallowing his saliva, joined in, stuffing his cheeks like there was no tomorrow.

With three seals of the Golden Dragon King already unlocked, Wang Si's nutritional needs were immense.

In simpler terms, he could eat.

In no time, the table was piled high with empty plates.

"You're amazing! I've never met anyone who can keep up with me in eating until now. This meal was so satisfying!"

Xu Lizhi rubbed his belly, his eyes full of admiration for Wang Si, and he gave him a thumbs-up.

Wang Si merely wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin and nodded.

"Due to my martial soul, I lack nutrition, so I need to supplement it externally.

Are you full? Our night has just begun, and there's still more to eat. Don't tell me you're already stuffed."

At Wang Si's words, Xu Lizhi paused, rubbing his belly thoughtfully.

Xu Lizhi felt quite full, but when the waiter brought out another dish, his curiosity got the better of him, and he couldn't resist.

Not wanting to admit defeat, Xu Lizhi leaned back in his chair and continued eating.

What shocked him, however, was that Wang Si showed no signs of slowing down, and his belly didn't seem to be expanding at all, as if he hadn't eaten a thing!

(End of Chapter)

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