Chat Group in Douluo: Messing with the Multiverse

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"Looks like this rain isn't stopping anytime soon…"

At the entrance of a rundown thatched hut, Lu Xian stood with his arms crossed, leaning against the eaves. He gazed up at the rolling ink-black clouds, where flashes of pale lightning slithered like restless serpents.

The rain had been pouring for over an hour now. Judging by the time, it was probably already nightfall.

Under the oppressive dark clouds, there was hardly any distinction between day and night.

Inside the hut, the little cat girl stirred from her meditative state. Her soaked clothes had long been dried using soul power. She walked over slowly.

"Are you hungry, or just missing your soft bed?"

"Oh? What are you, a worm in my stomach?"

Lu Xian turned back and teased her.

"I know you too well…" She smirked slightly, her delicate face carrying a rare trace of amusement. "Don't bother thinking about it. There's nothing here."

"Don't be so sure about that. Watch me work some magic…"

[Lu Xian: Xiao Yan, Bro, I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere in a broken hut, heavy rain pouring, and I haven't had dinner yet. You know what I mean, right?]

[Xiao Yan: Lu bro, say no more! I'll check the kitchen for you right now!]

Lu Xian grinned smugly.

See? This is how you use a chat group properly!

If you need something, just ask. That's what brothers are for. No need to be shy.

A while later…

[Xiao Yan: Uh… all that's left is some cold rice. You want it?]

This brother… might as well forget about him.

[Lu Xian: ?]

[Lu Xian: Bro, is this how you repay me for all the wisdom I just shared with you?]

[Xiao Yan: Lu bro, you know me. Even though I'm the third young master of the Xiao Clan, I was crippled for three years. People looked down on me, and my family has strict rules. I have to eat on time, or else it's leftovers for me too. If I miss dinner, I just grab whatever's in the kitchen…]

Lu Xian rubbed his temples. Yeah, that did sound like Xiao Yan's life.

[Lu Xian: What about the others?]

[Ye Fan: Lu bro, you know me. I'm stuck in the wilderness of Yan, spending all day inside a medicine cauldron absorbing the essence of spiritual herbs. I don't get hungry. But if you need it, I can send you some of my bathwater—it's full of life essence, should be good enough to fill your stomach…]

[Lu Xian: Bro, do you hear yourself?!]

Anyone who didn't know better might think you were talking about something else entirely!

Damn it!

[Flame Spirit Ji: Lu bro, you know me. I barely have enough food for myself, but I do have plenty of bathwater. If you're thirsty, just say the word.]

[Lu Xian: I DIDN'T EVEN ASK YOU, FIRE CHICK! Why are you learning bad habits from them?!]

[Lu Xueqi: I'll check the kitchen.]

Lu Xian's heart, which had been repeatedly shattered, finally found a sliver of hope.

[Lu Xian: Ah, finally, my dear Xueqi is reliable! I'm in tears! T_T]

At Xiaozhufeng's kitchen.

Dressed in flowing white robes, Lu Xueqi glided in on her sword. The kitchen was still lit, and the fragrance of food lingered in the air.

She glanced at the chat and typed.

[Lu Xueqi: Just checked. There's nothing left.]

[Lu Xian: …]

[Lu Xueqi: But I can cook something for you.]

[Lu Xian: Really? Could this be… love?!]

[Lu Xueqi: But I've never cooked before.]

[Lu Xian: …]

[Lu Xueqi: But I've seen my junior sister cook, so I think I can do it.]

[Lu Xian: Are you sure?]

[Lu Xueqi: Absolutely not.]

[Lu Xian: …]

Great. Not a single person in this group is reliable!

Lu Xian felt a little defeated.

Lu Xueqi glanced at the now silent chat with a rare smirk. Serves you right for always teasing me.

Then…

[Lu Xueqi has sent Lu Xian an exclusive red packet.]

"Huh?"

Lu Xian blinked and clicked it open.

Inside was a meal: three plates of vegetarian dishes and a few white buns. It dawned on him—he'd just been played by the seemingly serious and innocent Xueqi.

[Lu Xian: Wow, Xueqi, I never expected you of all people to be this sneaky!]

[Lu Xian: Any meat dishes? Send another one!]

[Lu Xueqi: Take it or leave it.]

[Lu Xian: I want something you personally cooked! It would taste even better!]

[Lu Xueqi: You can come here. I'll personally prepare a meal for you… with my Tianya Divine Sword.]

[Lu Xian: Cough, no need for that. Old folks like me just want something soft and easy to chew. Let's not go overboard.]

Soon, a small table was set up inside the hut with a few simple dishes. As a candle was lit, its warm glow cut through the darkness under the oppressive stormy sky.

"Where did you get all this…?"

The little cat girl looked puzzled. The food was still steaming, clearly freshly made.

"If I told you it was sent by a good friend from another world, would you believe me?"

"I believe it."

"Huh?" Lu Xian was surprised.

The little cat girl took a small bite of a bun and said, "It's not like you cooked it yourself."

As they ate…

The sound of heavy rain filled the night. But beneath the downpour, another noise stood out—a faint splashing, followed by distant grumbling voices.

The two exchanged a silent glance but continued eating casually. It was easy to tell the difference between assassins and ordinary travelers.

Considering they were now deep inside the Heaven Dou Empire, it was unlikely that the Zhu Clan's assassins would dare to chase them this far.

The footsteps approached, likely drawn by the light of their candle.

Soon…

A clear and youthful voice called from outside.

"Is anyone inside? Can we take shelter from the rain?"

Zhu Zhuqing saw Lu Xian's nonchalant reaction and walked over to check. Outside the rain, she spotted a young man and woman, both drenched.

"We're just resting here temporarily," she said calmly. "You can come in."

"Really? That's great! Third Brother, let's hurry inside!"

Lu Xian's hand froze mid-bite.

Third Brother?

No way. It couldn't be…

Just then, a girl in a pink short skirt and white stockings dashed inside. Bunny ears perched atop her head, her round face and big eyes radiating youthful energy. Behind her, a slightly shorter, lean young man in deep blue battle gear followed closely.

His eyes landed on the twenty-four jade-embedded belt at the young man's waist.

So it really was them.

Tang San and Xiao Wu.

More footsteps approached from outside.

"Hey! Anyone in there? If you don't answer, I'm coming in!"

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