Chapter 351 - 313: Got it! What to do?

"I know what I’m doing, don’t worry!"

He knew Qin Ying’s personality very well.

After spending so much, if he doesn’t find Ning Xin and the others, he might go crazy.

But...

To be blunt, unless they use a Soul Search, even if she stood right in front of them, they wouldn’t know her.

But a Soul Search... she’s afraid to do it!

With so many martial artist experts in the city, searching souls one by one, even as a member of the imperial family, she doesn’t dare to be so reckless.

So... at least for now, there’s no need to worry too much.

The only concern is if she has some other tricks up her sleeve, so Chen Xuan thought about how to find a reasonable excuse to meet her.

"Well..."

Chen Xuan’s calmness left Qin Ke somewhat bewildered.

He even started to doubt if his suspicions were wrong?

But that shouldn’t be the case!

"You should go back, and let me know if there’s any news for me!"

"Yes, Master!"

...

A week has already passed.

But during this time, apart from sealing the city, Qin Ying hasn’t made any other moves.

This made Chen Xuan very curious.

"What on earth is she up to?"

In the study room, Chen Xuan muttered to himself.

After a long time.

"No, I can’t just wait like this!"

Waiting for her to act first would be unpredictable, so he had to act himself.

As for an excuse... it would be food!

Besides, she has never tried eating anything before.

...

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

At Lanting Inn, an elderly man with gray hair appeared in Qin Ying’s room.

"Thank you for coming, Mr. Zhuo!"

Zhuo Ning, a mid-level spirit cultivator, had been waiting for this opportunity.

The reason being he possessed a divine technique that allowed him to sneak into others’ consciousness, provided their power wasn’t greater than his.

Also, Qin Ying had paid a hefty price to invite him this time.

"You’re too kind, Your Highness!"

Zhuo Ning was very pleased, as the benefits this time exceeded his expectations.

And he could establish connections with the princess.

A win-win situation.

So he accepted the task without any hesitation.

"Your Highness, has Young Master Xuan sent a message?"

Just then, Long Da’s voice came from outside.

"Since Your Highness is busy, I won’t disturb you further. I shall prepare well today and await your message tomorrow!"

Zhuo Ning slowly got up.

"Everything depends on you, Mr. Zhuo!"

Qin Ying nodded slightly, watching him leave the room.

At the door, Long Da nodded in acknowledgment to him, and Zhuo Ning responded with a smile before walking away.

Inside the room, Qin Ying raised her eyebrows slightly, puzzled, as she had always been proactive. Why is this time...

"Come in!"

Long Da respectfully handed over Chen Xuan’s letter.

Qin Ying took it and opened it.

A smile appeared instantly.

However...

What audacity!

She herself hadn’t seen it?

Yet anticipation grew in her heart.

Meanwhile, when Long Da saw the smile on her face, he felt quite strange inside.

"Could it be, Your Highness..."

"No! Absolutely not!"

Before this thought could surface, he quickly dismissed it.

What a joke; who is the princess? Deeply cherished by Emperor Yu.

"Go prepare a few pots of good wine; it’s needed tonight!"

"Yes!"

Upon reaching outside, Long Da sighed inwardly.

Afraid that...

...

There was a backyard in the pavilion.

At this moment, Chen Xuan was there.

"Sir, how does this look to you?"

Liu Si brought over the prepared item according to Chen Xuan’s drawing.

"Looks good, it’s enough!"

Chen Xuan inspected the rack.

Hehe!

What he intended to do was barbecue, an authentic Blue Star delicacy.

"Put it there. Are all the meats skewered with bamboo sticks?"

"Right, about the coal, don’t use the smokeless type, the more ordinary the better!"

Barbecue is all about the smoky flavor; without it, you’d be eating nothing!

"Everything is ready, sir, don’t worry!"

Early today, he had Liu Si prepare these items, although a bit puzzled, he immediately set to work.

Afraid of causing any delays.

"Alright, when Young Master Qin arrives, bring him here!"

Everything was ready, just waiting for this lady.

"Let’s hope we can get some information tonight."

He muttered to himself.

...

As dusk fell.

Qin Ying slowly made her way to the pavilion, carrying two pots of wine.

Liu Si, who had been waiting, immediately guided her to the backyard and then quietly left.

Moreover, he ordered that no one should enter the backyard.

"You’ve arrived!"

Chen Xuan was already starting the fire with his head down.

"What is this thing?"

Qin Ying placed the wine on a nearby table, curiously approaching.

A box-like object, with charcoal inside, and this smoke...

Unconsciously, her brows furrowed.

As a member of the imperial family, she always used the best smokeless charcoal during winter in the palace, with no scent at all.

"Could it be you can’t obtain smokeless charcoal?"

"You don’t understand; this is the essence of smoke and fire!"

Chen Xuan kept his head down, fiddling with the charcoal in the rack using a branch. When he felt it was ready, he picked up the skewered meats from a nearby table.

These weren’t any precious demon beast meats.

Just regular beef and lamb.

She’s tasted every exquisite delicacy, but when it comes to ordinary foods, she truly hasn’t.

Who would dare serve these common meats to a princess of Great Yu?

"Sizzle... sizzle..."

Under the charcoal fire, the skewers began to sizzle and release oil.

At this moment, Qin Ying no longer cared about whether there was smoke; she leaned in to watch.

"Meat skewered on bamboo sticks is quite peculiar!"

Saying this, she imitated Chen Xuan, turning the skewers herself.

A moment later!

An aroma she had never experienced before wafted through the backyard.

Causing Qin Ying to swallow continuously.