I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts-Chapter 387 - 286: Warmth
After finalizing the details, the meeting ended late at night. ππ£π²ππ¨π²ππ»πΌπ―π²π.π°ππ¦
Unexpectedly, even after traveling to another world, I still canβt escape the fate of working late into the night.
Parentheses, without overtime pay.
Thinking of this, Han Zhan bid farewell to his second senior brother and uncle, and returned to his residence.
Just as he pushed the door open, a fragrant aroma wafted through the air.
Shang Siteng and Youwei were busy bustling around the kitchen in their aprons.
At home, Li Lingzhen liked to wear one of Han Zhanβs loose shirts, wrapping herself entirely in it, as she furiously worked on her draft on her laptop.
Nuannuan, now in her loli form, sat obediently beside Li Lingzhen, her eyes gleaming as she stared at the computer screen.
The two of them exchanged a few words every now and then.
This gave Han Zhan the illusion of leading a child astray.
Gongyang Jin, with the demeanor of a family head, was placing the tableware on the dining table and bringing out the cooked dishes from the kitchen.
At this moment, she seemed to sense something and looked up, locking eyes with Han Zhan who just opened the door.
"Youβre back!" Gongyang Jin smiled brightly, like the first thaw of ice and snow.
She jogged over, taking the coat from Han Zhanβs hands.
Looking at this warm scene in front of him, Han Zhan felt a slight stir in his heart.
This is the kind of simple and ordinary life he would never tire of, something he deeply desired to protect.
"What made you decide to cook so many dishes at this hour?"
"Youwei heard about what happened to you on the Slaughter Battlefield and felt bad for you. You know, sheβs introverted and feeling the pressure of being the βMain Palace Ladyβ."
So thatβs what they were whispering about earlier?
Han Zhan glanced at the kitchen where Youwei and Shang Siteng were busy, a gentle look in his eyes.
"Of course we need to make more food for you. Otherwise, how would you have the energy at night if youβre not full?"
Li Lingzhen suddenly piped up. "That amounts to five whole fields!"
Han Zhan: "..."
The originally warm and cozy scene was instantly shattered.
Is this the power of a Forbidden Book writer? How terrifying!
"Lingzhen, youβre quite beautiful and lively, itβd be perfect if you didnβt speak."
"Iβve prepared some new cosplay outfits like nurse, teacher, housekeeper, your favorites..."
"Lingzhen, keep talking if youβve got more to say. I love listening."
A true man should be flexible.
As they bantered, Youwei and Shang Siteng brought a few more dishes to the table, filling it up abundantly.
But there were four dishes that stood out, awkward and glaring.
"Whatβs up with these four nourishing soups?"
"Nuannuan mentioned that when you were in the City of Extreme Evil, you particularly enjoyed these." Youwei said with a slight blush, embarrassed.
The other girls shared knowing smiles upon hearing this.
Han Zhan: "..."
Once again, Han Zhanβs reputation was ruined.
Nuannuan, this little green tea, once she returns to her female form, Iβll make sure to punish her properly!
Amidst laughter and chatter, everyone sat down.
This was the most complete gathering theyβve had for dinner in a while.
Everyone sat around the table, happily eating the delicious food, sharing stories of the past few months.
When an interesting topic arose, they delved into it further.
...
The next day, Han Zhan felt quite contemplative.
Even as a Tier Seven Spirit Contract Master, thereβs still room for improvement in the art of flower arrangement, not to mention the many varieties, each with its own arranging style.
Itβs a skill that requires continuous practice and exploration.
Thankfully, Nuannuan has successfully returned to her female form, the time punishment on her ended.
Unexpectedly, the way to undo the time punishment seemed to coincide with what Nuannuan once inadvertently said.
There was only a slight difference.
Nuannuan had said: the time punishment would disappear soon.
In reality: remove the word βnotβ.
This left Han Zhan feeling both pained and delighted.
Downstairs, the Main Palace Lady Youwei had already prepared breakfast in advance, while Gongyang Jin was helping her on the side.
They were whispering to each other, just as Han Zhan eavesdropped on them.
Gongyang Jin: "Youwei, have you noticed anything?"
Youwei: "Sister Jin, notice what?"
Gongyang Jin: "Yesterday, even though everyone was the same, why did Nuannuanβs time take so much longer!"
Youweiβs face instantly turned red: "Maybe it had something to do with exertion levels."
Gongyang Jin: "I suspect she used the Kunlun Mirrorβs Flowing Light and Shadow time ability on Ah Zhan! Flowing Light and Shadow can slow down the flow of time!"
Youwei, Han Zhan: "!!!"
No wonder it felt off; such a crucial detail slipped past! Han Zhan stroked his chin thoughtfully.
However, who would have thought the Kunlun Mirror Flowing Light and Shadow ability would ever be used for something like this.
Well done!
We Spirit Contract Masters should have a unique innovative spirit like this!
"Ah Zhan." Behind him, Nuannuanβs voice called out, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed, an image of vulnerability, with a hint of green tea fragrance in her voice.
"Lingzhen hasnβt spoken to me all morning, nor has she acknowledged me."
"Thatβs because sheβs rushing to finish her draft, documenting all the inspiration from yesterday so her bookβs ban duration could be even longer."
"Siteng has been on the phone with someone who sounds male for two hours."
"Isnβt it possible that the male voice was Bob, and they were discussing the Celestial Net project?"
"Sister Jin and Youwei are making breakfast in the kitchen, they wonβt let me help."
Hmm, perhaps they were discussing you?
"Nuannuan, after being stuck in the Origin of Slaughter world for so many years, did you not learn anything else besides tea art?" Han Zhan couldnβt help but ask.
Nuannuan blinked her eyes twice, shaking her head innocently.
Han Zhan facepalmed.
"Breakfast is ready!"
In the kitchen, Youwei and Gongyang Jin came out holding steaming hot breakfast.
Han Zhan was just about to grab a bun when Youwei lightly tapped his hand, pushing it away.
Then, Youwei first served a bowl of egg rice porridge to Nuannuan.
Both Han Zhan and Nuannuan were stunned.
"Drink up. You exerted yourself more than us last night and used your spiritual energy, so I added some rare items to replenish it, drink more to recover."
Youwei not only didnβt mind Nuannuan secretly extending time with her Flowing Light and Shadow ability but also thoughtfully served her first.
She was so warm, it made me want to cry.
After hesitating, Nuannuan reached out to take the porridge from Youweiβs hands, looking at Youwei with what seemed to be gentler eyes.
"Th...thank you..."
Seeing this, Han Zhan showed a comforting smile.
The Main Palace Lady of the house had finally grown, and her management of the other "concubines" wasnβt too shabby.
Standing beside them, Gongyang Jin pinched Han Zhanβs waist just as he was smiling.
"What are you standing there for? Go call everyone to come for breakfast."
"Oh, oh, oh!"
