Hearing his words, all the women were momentarily stunned, then a hint of reluctance appeared on their faces.
"What are you going to do?" Nalan Yanran was the first to ask.
"I'm going out to improve my cultivation and handle a few things," Xiao Yan replied with a smile.
With a flick of his fingers, countless threads of Dou Qi sliced across the sheep, turning it into countless thin slices that floated into several silver plates.
"Not going to find a woman first, then improve your cultivation on the side, right?" Nalan Yanran, still young and straightforward, looked at him suspiciously.
"Eh, how could that be? Am I that kind of person?" Xiao Yan's face stiffened for a moment before returning to a serious expression.
"That's good," Nalan Yanran hummed lightly, showing she believed him.
However, the other women who had already experienced life didn't believe him at all. They exchanged glances and gave him a knowing side-eye.
"Hehe, hotpot, hotpot."
Xiao Yan chuckled awkwardly, waving his hand. The slices of mutton fell into the boiling hotpot.
The women were already used to his nature, so they only chuckled softly and continued watching the strange bronze pot.
The water in the pot, adjusted by Xiao Yan, had turned a rich crimson and emitted a fragrant aroma. The thin slices of mutton became semi-transparent as they touched the boiling liquid, releasing a mouthwatering scent that rose with the steam.
Even Yun Yun, who had long surpassed the need for ordinary food, couldn't help swallowing lightly.
Soul Xin's drool was already dripping to the floor.
"Come on," Xiao Yan waved gently, and the mutton slices floated into pre-prepared dipping dishes automatically.
"Try my cooking," he said with a smile, handing the steaming dishes to the women. Soul Xin's portion was already cradled in her hands.
Little Bean, seeing the food, turned into a little pig and devoured the mutton hungrily.
"Xin Xin, eat slowly," Ya Fei gently patted her head, but Soul Xin paid no attention and continued to feast.
Seeing this, the other women covered their lips with gentle laughter.
Curious, they picked up chopsticks and tried a piece of mutton coated in red oil.
The moment the meat touched their tongues, curiosity turned into surprise.
The dipping sauce's salty-spicy aroma met their taste buds, causing an uncontrollable flow of saliva.
As they chewed, the mutton's flavor blended with the spices, creating a taste impossible to forget.
The juices were pressed out by their teeth and swallowed along with the seasonings.
"So fragrant!" Xiaoyixian and Nalan Yanran's eyes lit up first, followed by the other women, their expressions reflecting delight.
"Hehe, eating this isn't just about flavor—you have to feel the atmosphere of the hotpot too," Xiao Yan smiled.
"Atmosphere?"
The women were slightly puzzled.
"Yes. Outside, it's freezing, but inside, it's warm like spring. This small hotpot carries heat and flavor. Isn't this an atmosphere that can be imprinted in memory?"
Xiao Yan deliberately wore a fur coat and removed his Dou Qi protection to feel the winter cold.
Only in the cold could he truly sense the atmosphere the bronze pot created.
A sip of cold-sweet-spicy imperial brew cleansed the tongue and descended as a warm stream to his stomach, leaving a spicy warmth in his abdomen.
Watching Xiao Yan enjoy this, even Yun Yun felt a bit envious of his relaxed immersion.
One by one, the women followed his lead, drinking a cup of wine.
Xiao Yan wore a sheepskin coat, his black hair pinned up with a jade crown, a few strands rebelliously falling over his forehead, giving him an air of wild elegance.
The women gazed at him, mesmerized, sensing a rare touch of loneliness tonight.
Outside, snow blanketed the world. The night sky was a vast black silk, studded with countless gems, while the bright moon shone like a luminous pearl.
The land glistened white, houses glowed warmly, and the quiet, vast world seemed suddenly alive with life.
"Green ant new wine," Xiao Yan murmured.
The moonlight reminded him of his past life, and a rare homesickness rose in him after sixteen years in this world.
Every life has moments that suddenly evoke memories, unbidden and intense.
"Red clay small stove," he continued softly.
The women's eyes sparkled slightly.
The snow and night merged in the distance, adding a mysterious, lonely charm.
"Late night, snow is coming," Xiao Yan drank another cup and looked at the women, smiling: "Shall we drink together?"
For a moment, they nearly forgot the food, immersed in the imagery of his poem.
"Hey, hey, are you all ignoring your man?" Xiao Yan lifted his cup.
Finally, the women came back to reality and clinked their cups with him, drinking the warm wine.
The warmth from the wine enhanced the poetic atmosphere he had created.
"Unexpectedly, you have such talent in poetry, Master," Ya Fei said, cheeks flushed pink, smiling coquettishly.
"I know astronomy, geography, and I cultivate both alchemy and martial arts," Xiao Yan replied cheerfully, the earlier lonely look gone.
"You're bragging," Nalan Yanran pouted, eyes sparkling.
The other women agreed—no matter what, his achievements in Dou Qi and alchemy were dazzling.
"Jiejie, ladies, since we've eaten and drank, on such a cold night, why not embrace and keep warm together?"
A mischievous smile appeared on Xiao Yan's lips.
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