Inside the valley, the three small wooden cabins that once stood there had long disappeared.In their place now stood a grand courtyard-style residence, complete with multiple entrances and layers—just like a traditional mansion.
The craftsmanship of soul masters was undeniably strong. This entire residence had been built by Lin Yun together with the girls themselves. Though it had taken quite some time, it gave them something priceless—a true sense of belonging, of home.
That was something very necessary.
Since these girls had chosen to follow him, to stand on the side of the soul beasts, Lin Yun would naturally never treat them poorly. Whether it was in terms of daily life or emotional comfort, he wanted to give them the best of everything.
As long as they kept their current hearts and never thought of betraying him or stabbing the soul beasts in the back, Lin Yun would always treat them well.
But speaking of which… wasn't today a rather important day?
Watching Xue Qingci laugh and joke with the other three girls inside the residence, Lin Yun rubbed his chin in thought.
Today—it seemed it was Laoxue's birthday!
September 19th!
Lin Yun smacked his forehead and gave a sly grin. That little maid had often said he had no emotional intelligence—well, today she was going to learn what real emotional intelligence was!
After secretly sending a sound transmission to the three girls other than Xue Qingci, Lin Yun turned and left, heading straight toward the Lake of Life.
Upon receiving Lin Yun's message, the three girls paused slightly, exchanged knowing glances, and then calmly continued chatting with Xue Qingci. Occasionally, one of them would find an excuse to leave, but only for a short while each time—and always alone.The simple and naïve Xue Qingci didn't notice anything unusual at all.
Meanwhile, Lin Yun descended from the sky, wings flapping as he landed beside the lake.The Myriad Demon King was already waiting for him there.
If one wanted to find something in the Star Dou Great Forest, then having the Myriad Demon King's help was undoubtedly the most convenient option. He could communicate with plants, spread his seeds across the land, and locate things with terrifying speed.
The things Lin Yun needed this time weren't easy to gather, and it was already midday—finishing everything before nightfall would be a challenge.
Fortunately, the Myriad Demon King was efficient. Before sunset, he had managed to collect everything Lin Yun requested.
The first thing was milk.
There were plenty of cattle in the forest, but the tricky part was finding a cow that was actually lactating. The Myriad Demon King quickly solved that problem and brought back an entire bucket of fresh milk.
Next came various fruits—those were everywhere. Lin Yun picked the sweetest and best-textured ones, storing the rest away in his soul guide.
Then came the hardest part—plants from which flour and starch could be extracted. The Myriad Demon King searched for several species, but none were quite right. In the end, Lin Yun had to use substitutes.
And how would he extract them?
Well, that's what "Ultimate Flame" was for!
Though alchemy in the Douluo world was still crude, it did exist. Lin Yun wasn't actually refining pills—he just needed to process plant matter into something like flour and starch. With the Myriad Demon King assisting him, it wasn't too difficult.
It helped that, in his previous life, Lin Yun had loved watching all kinds of random videos. He knew a little bit about everything. There had even been a cake shop downstairs from his apartment—he'd occasionally buy from there and chat with the owner, watching how cakes were made. Otherwise, he wouldn't have dared try this himself.
Yes—he was making a cake!
After wasting several dozen pounds of ingredients and nearly an entire bucket of milk, a properly shaped cake finally stood before him.
"Whew~ I could've just gone out and bought one, but instead I made it with my own hands. A cake personally made by the Soul Beast Lord—now that's sincerity, right?" Lin Yun chuckled, storing the cake away before spreading his wings and flying back toward the valley.
Laoxue, don't cry from being too touched, okay~?
Inside the residence—
Among the four girls, Zhang Lexuan, being the oldest, was naturally the best cook, followed by Xixi. As for Xiaoxiao and Xue Qingci, they could only help with the prep work.
Except for the cheerful and oblivious Xue Qingci, the other three knew exactly what tonight's dinner meant. So, they poured their hearts into cooking, bringing out dish after dish of beautifully prepared food, fragrant and delicious.
And since it was a special day, it was only fitting that the meal be paired with fine wine.
As a result, Saint Xin's wine cellar once again suffered an unbearable blow—the Light Unicorn clan chief fainted at home, clutching an empty wine jar and weeping.
By the time Lin Yun returned, Zhang Lexuan and the others had already finished cooking.A large pot of rich, aromatic bone broth sat steaming at the center of the round table.
"Brother Yun, come eat~" Xiaoxiao's eyes curved into crescent moons as she smiled sweetly and waved him over.
Zhang Lexuan and Xixi moved chairs and set out bowls and chopsticks, radiating the aura of gentle, caring wives.
Lin Yun sat down between Xiaoxiao and Xue Qingci, clapping his hands lightly."Then let's eat! Cheers—to our warm and happy family!"
"Cheers~"
Their cups, filled with fragrant fruit wine, clinked together softly. The five of them shared a smile and drank.
The meal was cozy and heartwarming—it almost felt like they were just an ordinary family, not living deep within the Star Dou Great Forest.
After dinner, the tipsy Xue Qingci rubbed her slightly bloated stomach and couldn't help letting out a tiny hiccup that smelled faintly of fruit wine. She couldn't quite figure out why everyone had been doting on her tonight, constantly giving her food and clinking glasses with her.
When she got up to help Zhang Lexuan and Xixi clear the dishes, Lin Yun gently pressed her back into her chair.
"What's wrong~?" she asked, looking at him in confusion. Her clear, watery eyes held a touch of haziness and drunken charm.
The fruit wine wasn't very strong, but for some people, just one cup was enough to make them tipsy. Xue Qingci wasn't a complete lightweight, but her tolerance wasn't great either. Since she hadn't used soul power to burn off the alcohol, her head was now pleasantly dizzy.
And that slightly drunk, soft expression—adorable and gentle—instantly struck a chord in Lin Yun's heart.
Unable to resist, he pinched her flushed cheek. With a wave of his hand, the cake he had spent all afternoon making appeared on the now-cleared table.
Xue Qingci's gaze followed his movement. When she saw the cake sitting there, her slightly glazed eyes widened, and her hands flew to her mouth in astonishment.
"Happy birthday," Lin Yun said softly, smiling at her.
"Happy birthday~!" Xiaoxiao, along with the now-returned Zhang Lexuan and Xixi, echoed in unison.
Lin Yun snapped his fingers. The candles atop the cake burst into warm flames, while every other light in the room went out—leaving only the gentle glow of candlelight, and the clear tears that shimmered down Xue Qingci's cheeks.
(End of Chapter)
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