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Chapter 37: Spicy Strips Disturbance

But soon his attention was attracted by the food box in his hands.

Master was talking about matters, so he definitely wouldnt be able to eat anything for quite a while. Even though this food box keeps the food hot for a longer time, but Master likes eating the freshest hot meals. So usually, when situations like this occur, the food that Meng Yu brings over can only be given to them.

Cough it must be mentioned that the food Meng Yu makes is really delicious ah!

Just thinking about it caused his saliva to almost flow out. But as the head, he definitely cant eat alone. And thus, Ye Chuan carried that food box off to find his brothers, filled with anticipation and expectations.

Not long after, panting sounds of haahoohaahooE/N arose in the plum blossom sea. No sooner than one subsided, the next one arose, and mixed into it were even some occasional moans.

The two in the pavilion were highly skilled martial arts practitioners; their ears were highly sensitive. Even though that sound was not large, it entered their ears clearly.

Mu Yes cold pupils still didnt have any changes in mood, but he suddenly stopped speaking in the middle of his words. Picking up the tea, he lightly took a taste.

As for Baili Yu, his expression was still as before, only the colors of his stunning pupils deepened slightly. Retrieving his gaze, he looked towards Mu Ye with a slightly apologetic expression, Discipline wasnt good enough, has caused Sect Leader Mu to see something embarrassing.

Not at all.

The pavilion became quiet again for a while. There was only the continuous haahoo sound echoing all around, particularly loud and clear.

After a while, Mu Ye stood up, This matter, allow me to consider it some more.

Baili Yu was not satisfied with this result but it was clear that it was unlikely for them to continue to discuss this, so he could only nod and say: The matter is quite major, for Sect Leader Mu to need time to carefully consider is a matter of course. Its just that time is tight so please do make a decision with all speed.

Alright! Mu Ye stood up and cupped his hand towards Baili Yu in farewell. He didnt wait for Baili Yu to call someone over to see him off and left the pavilion. His steps tapped the ground lightly as he flew off like an owl.

After he left, Baili Yu slowly lowered the teacup in his hand. His long and narrow eyes slightly contracted because it was he who had underestimated Mu Ye.

In the sea of plum blossoms, Ye Chuan was crouched under a tree sticking his tongue out and fanning it. He wished he could just pull out his tongue and throw it away. It was seriously way too spicy!

Leader, did Meng Yu jie really make this? Another subordinate was crouched down to the side, also fanning his tongue like Ye Chuan. At the same time, he couldnt help but swallow his saliva. It was fragrant and spicy, painful yet delightful; this feeling was way too painfully irresistible.

There were even a few more men surrounding that open food box. Their painful expressions were telling. Really want to eat ah, really painfully spicy ah!

Haahoo waste waste of words this was haahoo something I personally brought haahoo Ye Chuan couldnt even hold back his tears anymore. At the same time, he also felt rather doubtful. Whats wrong with Meng Yu? Master and this bunch of people at his side all do not eat spicy things. To make something this spicy, was it on purpose or was it because she didnt feel well and put in the wrong seasonings?

Recalling Meng Yus flushed face, Ye Chuan was sure it was because she didnt feel well. Luckily, this food didnt get sent to Master, otherwise itd truly be a disaster.

He was dazed out while thinking when all of a sudden he felt something was not right.

Why did those continuous sounds of panting suddenly all stop?

Following that, the corners of his eyes swept across a trace of bright red. His heart went tha-thump, crap!

With a whoosh he stood up and endured the spicy taste in his mouth, M-Master.

Whats going on? When he arrived, the entire group of people were crouching all over the place on the ground, each and every one of them having an expression of incomparable suffering. It was so much so that no one even noticed him even after he stood there for a long time. It applied even more so to Ye Chuan; if it werent for the fact that he moved even closer , it was very likely that even now Ye Chuan would still be deep in thought.

There were very few things that would cause Baili Yu to be curious, but right now he couldnt help but become curious.

This group of subordinates were all personally picked and trained by him, what sort of pain and torment had they not experienced before? Even if they were stabbed by a blade they wouldnt even make a groan, yet right now all of them had this kind of expression. How could he not be curious?

Seeing the curiosity that flashed through Baili Yus eyes, Ye Chuan silently cursed, but on the surface he still reported calmly: Master, everything is this subordinates fault, I ask for punishment!

What fault? Baili Yus pupils suddenly swept towards the food box on the ground and he asked: Meng Yu came? What food did she bring?

After the deer meat was secretly eaten by Jun Xin, according to Meng Yus usual practice, unless she made something even tastier than deer meat there was no way she would bring food over. Usually she would mourn for several days before starting to cook again.

During those times, he would for the most part eat some fruits to fill his stomach.

Hearing him mention Meng Yu, Ye Chuans eyes lit up. It could even be said that Master was very indulgent towards Meng Yu. It was all due to Meng Yus cooking skills that caused Master to be unable to stop himself from eating. Without the food that Meng Yu cooked he would rather just eat fruit.

If he knew that Meng Yu got sick, he might even skip pursuing todays matter out of worry.

Alright, this matter really was his fault.

But the brothers didnt commit any wrongs ah, so after the matter was over hell still confess to Master and take his punishment.

Meng Yu seemed to have gotten sick. When she came over just now, her face was as red as a monkeys butt. Ye Chuan was very certain that Meng Yus face at that time was much redder than a monkeys butt.

If Meng Yu found out that her bashfully red face was comparable to that of a monkeys butt in the opinion of the person she liked, wonder what she would think?

No matter what Meng Yu thought, the main point is that right now Baili Yus mood was extremely bad. Wouldnt this mean that he had to eat fruit for a lot more days?

Help her find the best doctor in Huai City. Baili Yu commanded.

Ye Chuan immediately nodded, Yes!

Baili Yu didnt have the intention to investigate them in the first place, not to mention he was still concerned about the matter he was discussing with Mu Ye earlier, so he just softly said en and prepared to leave.

Haahoo Seeing him about to leave, Ye Chuans heart relaxed a breath and inadvertently he couldnt stop his mouth anymore.

Baili Yus step paused, Close the food box and send it to Plum Pavilion.

No! Haahoo Ye Chuan didnt even think and immediately said.

The moment he opened his mouth there was another round of panting. It really was impossible to endure.

Hm?

Ye Chuan knew that he made a mistake earlier. After he said it he immediately half kneeled on the ground, Master, please forgive me. Its just that the things inside this food box, Master cannot eat!

Why cant I eat it? Could it be that its poisoned? Baili Yu didnt look at Ye Chuan, but rather, because of his words, became even more curious about the things inside that food box. Looks like the strange behaviors of this group of subordinates were very much connected with the things inside this food box.

As he thought about this, he walked towards that food box.

Seeing this, Ye Chuan wished he could just rush over there and kick that box flying. Sadly, he didnt dare.

And he could only watch helplessly at Baili Yu approached, bent his waist to pick up the food box, then open it with incomparable grace.

Glancing inside, Baili Yu knitted his brows, a trace of puzzlement streaking through his ocean-like pupils. What is this?

Red things that were made into strips? Made with shredded carrots? Is it sweet? Sour?

The faint scent of fragrance was unique and exotic, incessantly taunting his taste buds. Baili Yu swept his gaze in a circle. Finally at the bottom of the food box, he found a pair of chopsticks.

Master. Ye Chuan panted a sound, and still couldnt help but warn Baili Yu, It really cant be eaten.

If I disdained you guys, I would have had you all killed way earlier. Ye Chuan tried to stop him several times so Baili Yus expression started to get a bit annoyed. He thought Ye Chuan was having qualms regarding the master and servant relationship and said moodily, Isnt it just eating the same dish, its not as if we havent shared a dish before in the past.

This, this really isnt what he means! Ye Chuan wished he could just send himself a slap. How is his mouth this dumb?! If he truly said straight out that it was a hot pepper dish Meng Yu made, he was afraid Master would immediately punish Meng Yu But if he didnt say it and Master ate it, then hell definitely know that this is hot pepper and Meng Yu would still be punished!

What should he do?

Ye Chuan was extremely torn.

Baili Yu didnt pay attention to Ye Chuans internal struggle and picked up a piece of spicy strip. Meng Yu has fallen sick, so this may possibly be his very last bite of a dish. Maybe he should go to Azure Water Valley to ask that old man to help look at Meng Yu. Like this, perhaps shell be able to recover faster.

As he was thinking, the spicy strip had already approached his mouth.

The rich fragrant spices attacked his nose, as if it carried a hook. If it werent for the fact Baili Yu had strong self-control, he would have involuntarily swallowed his saliva.

At that moment, he couldnt help but be curious. What exactly would this taste like? He felt that it was a bit familiar, and also very foreign. But the one thing is definite: its very very fragrant

Lets eat.

The moment Baili Yu opened his mouth, everyone present held their breath. Their eyes didnt even blink as they watched that super spicy spicy strip slowly being sent into Baili Yus mouth.

The moment he closed his mouth, there was a brief stillness.

Just as everyone wanted to cover their eyes and prepare themselves to receive Baili Yus explosion of anger, he actually smiled. A spring wind brushing past a mountain type of smile, light and mild, Meng Yus cooking skills really are just improving phenomenally, not bad, not bad.

With a few steps he walked to Ye Chuans side, You, are also very not bad.

And then he very lightly threw the food box to Ye Chuan. His expression once again returned to tranquility. It was just that those pair of peach blossom eyes were clearly starting to turn red, and they even seemed to be carrying some watery waves.

It was a shame, but everyone present was completely confused by him so they didnt notice.

When they returned to their senses, how could Baili Yu still be waiting there?

Leader, Master seems to have praised you. Someone said.

There was also someone that questioned it, Master was probably speaking in opposites. Who doesnt know that Master fears eating hot pepper the most?

Thats true How strange It was that spicy, but Master didnt seem to have any reaction at all?

Could it be that he suddenly wasnt afraid anymore?

Thats not completely impossible. When I was little I was also afraid of eating spicy things, but just now when I ate this, it seemed like I wasnt scared anymore.

The person who spoke first interjected: This stuff is seriously good though. Why didnt Meng Yu jie ever make it before?

Shoo, Master doesnt even eat spicy things, what would Meng Yu jie make this for ah!?

Then why did she make it today?

Everyone went silent.

Thats right ah, Master never eats spicy things. What did Meng Yu make this for? She had nothing to do so she looked for trouble?

Ye Chuan stared at the spicy strips in his hand for a while, before faintly speaking: Perhaps, this wasnt made by Meng Yu.

To say this wasnt completely without basis. For one, Meng Yu was also born in Nanchuan so usually, other than sweet and sour, she wouldnt make dishes with any other taste, much less touch spice. Even though she had great culinary skills, she only knew how to cook in Nanchuans local flavor.

And it was precisely because of this ability to cook in Nanchuans local flavor that Meng Yu was valued by Master. Thats why, even if she got sick to the point her brain got muddled, it was still not possible that she would do something this stupid to destroy her own reputation.

In addition, this foods taste was way too different from what Meng Yu usually makes. It seemed to be some other regions flavor. Cough but from where he couldnt tell by the taste.

And even more importantly, hot pepper isnt a seasoning that can be commonly found. Its not something you can just casually buy.

Master doesnt eat spicy foods, so the kitchen never prepared this seasoning before. As the cook, even if Meng Yu is given money she wouldnt be able to buy this hot pepper ah!

Since it wasnt Meng Yu who made it, then who was it that made it?

Why would Meng Yu bring something that someone else made to master?

Ye Chuan racked his brain for a long time but still couldnt figure it out. What exactly was Meng Yu aiming for, doing this? At this time this moment, he can only stare at this box and silently send a prayer. Hopefully Baili Yu will, on the basis that this thing is out of the common run, not pursue it. No matter what, please dont investigate

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Credits: Translated by Chiyomira, Edited by Ocelot

[Chiyomiras Corner]

Moral of story? Dont piss off your familys cook!

E/N :

O: Keep it. Haahoo is the language of hot spices and hot pot..

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