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Chapter 75: Tang Zi, Danger!

It didn't take long for Zhou Long and Tang Zi to wait. Soon, Ying Shuang came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb worth a thousand Gold Coins.

With a plate of Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb worth a thousand Gold Coins in her hand, there was a hint of nervousness on Ying Shuang's face.

But even more nervous than Ying Shuang were Tang Zi and Zhou Long, who were about to enjoy the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb.

Zhou Long was somewhat better off because he had seen what the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb looked like at noon and was somewhat mentally prepared. However, Tang Zi had never seen it before and had only heard the disciples of the Tang Sect describe it as extraordinary. Now, seeing this dish covered completely with a metal lid, not a hint of aroma leaking out, he couldn't help but swallow hard.

Ying Shuang removed the metal lid, and a fragrant aroma immediately filled the air, accompanied by the violent turbulence of the surrounding natural Qi.

An omen: The carp leaps over the Dragon Gate and reappears in the world.

Majestic natural energy poured into the small restaurant, turning into golden carp above the dishes. The golden carp leaped over the Dragon Gate and transformed into a dragon before disappearing into the heavens and earth.

Not every customer in the small restaurant had come for lunch, and this phenomenon still caused countless astonishments. Even the queue of people outside the small restaurant became restless, and many people stretched their necks to peek inside, wanting to see what was happening.

Zhou Long had already seen this phenomenon several times and was the first to regain his composure. He looked at Tang Zi, who was still in shock, and smiled. He picked up his chopsticks and reached for the most tender part of the fish belly, then placed it in his mouth.

"Wow." Tang Zi finally came to his senses and saw Zhou Long taking the most delicious part of the fish with his chopsticks, which pained him. He quickly picked up his chopsticks and, not wanting to be outdone, started eating alongside Zhou Long.

As the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb entered their mouths, the exquisite and delicious flavor quickly burst forth and lingered in their mouths.

The two of them didn't speak, their chopsticks moving faster and faster. With remarkable harmony, they divided the entire Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb in no time.

Without giving them a break, Ying Shuang soon brought their Kung Pao Chicken and a large portion of egg fried rice. She also took away the empty plate of Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb, which the two of them were reluctant to part with.

Savoring the lingering taste of the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb in their mouths, both of them shifted their gaze to another new dish, Kung Pao Chicken.

"Hmm?" Zhou Long picked up a piece of chicken the size of a fingernail with his chopsticks and examined it carefully. "Is this chicken?"

"Try it, and you'll know," Tang Zi rolled his eyes. "The name of this dish has 'chicken' in it, so it must be chicken." With that, he picked up a piece and put it into his mouth.

The chicken was tender and juicy, not tough or dry at all. With a single bite, the delicious juices burst in Tang Zi's mouth. While the flavor of Kung Pao Chicken might not match the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb in terms of richness, its greatest feature was its compatibility with rice.

What does it mean to be compatible with rice?

It means it can be enjoyed even more when eaten with rice; that's what it means.

Such dishes often do not clash with the flavors of most other dishes; instead, they complement each other.

The flavor in the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb came from the fish and lamb, while the flavor in the Kung Pao Chicken came from the chicken. These three distinct flavors, when mixed together, were elevated to a new level.

Tang Zi's eyes lit up, and he picked up another mouthful of Kung Pao Chicken with his chopsticks, cramming peanuts, chicken, and cucumber all into his mouth and started chewing.

Unlike eating chicken alone, the three ingredients presented entirely different textures in his mouth but blended perfectly, creating a distinct layering of flavors.

After finishing a mouthful of Kung Pao Chicken, Tang Zi couldn't help but smack his lips, feeling like something was missing.

He glanced at the large portion of egg fried rice on the side, and his eyes brightened. He picked up a spoon, scooped a big bite of the egg fried rice, and put it in his mouth, soon wearing a satisfied expression.

That's the way!

Not long after arriving in the outer courtyard area, Yue Lengxin quickly sensed something unusual between heaven and earth. The surrounding natural Qi seemed to be rapidly depleting.

Although her cultivation had not reached the level of a Title Douluo, she already had the cultivation of a Soul Douluo. Her perception of natural Qi was equally sensitive. After a brief moment of sensing, her gaze narrowed, and she soon pinpointed the direction of the convergence of natural Qi. Her interest was piqued.

At noon, when she and her teacher entered the city gate, her teacher had already sensed a subtle change in natural Qi. Due to the greater distance at that time, her cultivation level had not allowed her to sense it. But now, her current location seemed closer to the fluctuation of natural Qi, allowing her to clearly perceive it.

Estimating from the distance and direction, it seems to be the same place as noon.

Interesting.

Shrek Academy has two gates.

One is the main gate of the academy, and the other is a side gate located in the outer student dormitory area. The two gates are quite far apart, but the side gate is closer to Shrek City's Food Street. Therefore, Yue Lengxin had planned to slip out from the side gate to taste new food at the Food Street.

Looking at the direction of the natural Qi fluctuations, it seemed to be right at the side gate. It looked like they were heading in the same direction.

It wouldn't hurt to go check it out first. After all, Food Street was right there; it wasn't going anywhere.

With a decision in her mind, Yue Lengxin's footsteps suddenly quickened, and her soul power circulated through her leg meridians. In a few flashes, she disappeared from where she was standing.

"Burp." Zhou Long and Tang Zi glanced at each other and both let out a satisfied burp.

On the table in front of them, there were only four empty plates left.

After Tang Zi, Zhou Long quickly realized that the combination of Kung Pao Chicken and egg fried rice was exceptionally suitable. The speed at which they finished their meal seemed to have increased because of it, and they had devoured the large portion of egg fried rice in the blink of an eye.

Pooling their money together, they paid the bill to Ying Shuang and left the table contentedly. As they walked out of the small restaurant's door, Tang Zi suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"Hey, do you see who that is?" Tang Zi's face showed a hint of amazement as he patted Zhou Long's shoulder. "I feel like my heart is racing. Do you think if I go over and strike up a conversation, I might have a chance?"

"Huh?" Zhou Long turned his head in confusion in the direction Tang Zi was pointing.

When did this guy start caring about romantic matters? Wasn't he supposed to be as clueless as Tai Tangzhu? I'd like to see who can make Tang Zi, of all people, feel this way.

Oh, it's Yue Lengxin. Well, that's okay then.

Zhou Long gave Tang Zi a look that said, "Go ahead, but it's probably best not to mention that you know me."

Zhou Long had been in Shrek City for so many years, so he was naturally aware of some gossip within Shrek Inner Court.

It was said that this senior sister from the Inner Court did not have a man she liked. However, every year, she refused to participate in the Sea God Lake's Sea God Fate, and there was once a Seven-Ringed Inner Court disciple who, in violation of the rules, openly confessed his love to Yue Lengxin from the audience seats during the Sea God Fate. The result was that under Yue Lengxin's furious attack, he couldn't even withstand a single move.

Tang Zi, you're in for it!