62: The departing shadow, sensing favorability

"Damn bug, I'll kill you, I must kill you..."

"I must, I must kill you, you damn bug!"

Accompanied by an incessant, sharp, and ear-piercing stream of curses.

In the gloom, a bizarre, pitch-black figure waved its fingers in the void.

Each wave seemed to weave an invisible web of death.

"Kill you... kill you..."

"I must kill you... kill you..."

The whispers gradually accelerated, each word a curse drawn from the depths of the Soul, heavy and despairing.

The black figure's finger movements also became increasingly swift, transforming into a dizzying blur of afterimages, intertwining and coiling in mid-air, outlining ancient and Forbidden Magic patterns.

At this moment, Han Fei, in the luxurious VIP lounge, felt a tidal wave of unease surge in his heart, almost drowning him.

An invisible sense of oppression was like a heavy hand, tightly clutching his heart, making every breath agonizingly difficult, as if the candle of his life could be extinguished at any moment.

His breathing grew heavier.

Fine beads of sweat silently trickled down his forehead.

He was inwardly terrified, unable to sit still.

Finally, he couldn't help but stand up abruptly, his muscles tense, staring fixedly at the ceiling.

"What on earth is it..."

..."Jie jie jie jie..."

The bizarre black figure took in everything in the VIP lounge.

Han Fei's fear and despair undoubtedly became the most beautiful symphony in its eyes.

Its lips curved into a smile that was both excited and sinister.

Behind that smile was endless malice and enjoyment.

"Bug, be afraid, tremble, and meet your end in endless fear..."

"Jie jie jie jie..."

The laughter intensified, eventually transforming into a near-frenzied roar, intertwining with the rhythm of its finger dance.

However, just as all of this was about to reach its climax, a sudden, mechanically cold repetition echoed from the bizarre black figure's pocket, breaking the terrifying atmosphere.

"Lord Arrogance is looking for you..."

"Lord Arrogance is looking for you..."

"Lord Arrogance is looking for you..."

...This monotonous and cold voice, like a whispered fate, reverberated again and again, devoid of any emotion, only indifference and decisiveness.

The originally arrogant and unruly black figure instantly stiffened, the smugness and wildness on its face replaced by an inexplicable fear.

He frantically reached into his pocket and pulled out a doll clumsily sewn from rags.

The doll's mouth seemed to have a life of its own, opening and closing incessantly, and the winding key connected behind it slowly turned, emitting a dull clicking sound.

"L-Lord Arrogance?"

The black figure stammered, his voice weak and broken, as if these few words weighed a thousand catties.

"Lord Arrogance is looking for me?!"

His voice trembled with fear.

It was an indescribable fear stemming from the depths of his Soul.

"I can't let Lord Arrogance wait!"

Fear drove his left hand to suddenly lash out.

The gloomy space seemed to be sliced by something sharp.

After a distortion, a dark, profound vortex, as if capable of devouring everything, quietly formed beside him.

The vortex spun, emitting a call of despair and death.

"Why is Lord Arrogance suddenly looking for me..."

"So scary, so frightening..."

"He's not going to kill me again, is he..."

Accompanied by his internal monologue, the bizarre black figure, full of hesitation and unease, slowly stepped into the vortex, his figure gradually blurring.

Just as the vortex was about to completely swallow her, it suddenly turned back, its gaze piercing through the darkness, locking onto Han Fei's location, leaving behind cold words.

"Damn little bug, you're lucky this time. I'll let you live a little longer."

"I'll definitely kill you later, kill you!!!"

As the words fell, his twisted figure was finally slowly swallowed by the dark vortex.

Only those chilling vows lingered in the gloomy space, long after he was gone... "An illusion?"

A hint of suspicion flickered across Han Fei's brows.

The feeling of death just now was so real, it almost made his hair stand on end and cold sweat pour down.

But now, that aura of death was gone without a trace.

It was as if all the previous fear and sense of crisis were merely a false alarm stirred up in his heart.

"That... what's wrong?"

Liu Yueer, beside him, blinked her clear big eyes, looking at Han Fei with confusion.

"Nothing..."

Han Fei slowly uttered these two words.

As the words fell, his constantly tense body finally relaxed, like an overstretched string suddenly going slack.

Han Fei leaned back exhaustedly in the armchair, slumping down as if he had just finished a marathon.

Although his body had relaxed, Han Fei's gaze still occasionally drifted towards the ceiling.

"Is it really an illusion?"

"But why..."

Just as his thoughts once again fell into self-doubt, a black figure, like a ghost, silently appeared before him.

"Heitong?"

Han Fei's expression immediately sharpened, and he quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

"The one from the Radiance Kingdom is here," Heitong said, staring at the door.

"Radiance Kingdom?"

Han Fei was stunned for two seconds before he reacted.

Heitong was referring to the Princess from the Radiance Kingdom he had met on the train a few days ago.

"She actually came to participate in the God of Cookery Competition too," Han Fei exclaimed in surprise.

He quickly realized that it was perfectly normal for her to participate in the God of Cookery Competition.

After all, someone of her status needed to be particularly careful about her diet, living, and travel.

In terms of food, the safest and most delicious choice was naturally the gourmet treasure chest.

And the God of Cookery Competition was Tianhe City's largest and most comprehensive exchange event for gourmet treasure chests.

Here, as long as one possessed a sufficiently prominent status and abundant funds, obtaining a large number of gourmet treasure chests was not difficult.

Ding-a-ling-a-ling—

As the crisp doorbell chime elegantly resonated in the air, Princess Luna's voice, transmitted through the outdoor intercom system, clearly reached Han Fei's ears.

"Mr. Han, I apologize for my unannounced visit. I hope I haven't disturbed you."

Han Fei nodded to Heitong, signaling, "Open the door."

Then he explained to the stunned Liu Yueer beside him, "Don't be afraid, she's my friend."

Heitong hesitated for two seconds before slowly opening the door.

She then immediately retreated to Han Fei's side, ready to teleport him away at any moment.

Today, Princess Luna was dressed in a snow-white gown, looking like a blooming lily, pure and noble.

"Mr. Han, I didn't expect you to also participate in the God of Cookery Competition. What a pleasure to meet you."

After speaking, she curtsied lightly, every subtle movement exuding elegance and solemnity.

"Please, come in quickly."

Han Fei said warmly.

The danger he had felt from the ceiling earlier still made him somewhat uneasy.

Princess Luna's arrival was perfectly timed.

As royalty of the Radiance Kingdom, she surely possessed many magical protective items.

If danger were truly approaching, she should be able to sense it in advance.

Han Fei's enthusiasm surprised Princess Luna slightly.

The black-clad butler who followed closely behind had a solemn expression, his sharp gaze quickly scanning the room; no potential hidden danger could escape his eyes.

After confirming everything was safe, he nodded slightly, signaling that the Princess could enter with confidence.

Princess Luna briefly greeted Liu Yueer and Heitong, then gracefully sat down on the soft armchair.

She then let out a light, pleasant laugh, "Mr. Han, I truly didn't expect you to be a Great Master of gourmet appraisal."

Han Fei, beside her, waved his hand humbly, "I'm not really a Great Master; I just have a slight understanding of gourmet food."

Princess Luna gently shook her head, her eyes sparkling with genuine admiration: "Mr. Han is too modest. I've met quite a few gourmet appraisers, but not many can surpass you."

Han Fei smiled and shook his head, not caring much about such things.

After all, his gourmet appraisal ability was directly copied, not accumulated through his own hard work, countless attempts, and failures.

Therefore, even when faced with sincere praise and admiration from others, Han Fei found it difficult to feel a genuine sense of accomplishment deep down.

Seeing Han Fei's calm demeanor, Princess Luna grew even more curious about him.

She gently turned her head and cast a meaningful glance at the maid standing beside her.

The maid immediately understood, and with light steps, she came to the Princess's side, carefully placing a delicate pink porcelain teacup with intricate carvings.

Then, with an almost artistic grace, she picked up a silver teapot with delicate floral patterns nearby, slowly tilted it, and clear, spring-like tea water flowed from the spout.

Instantly, the entire room was filled with a fresh and elegant tea fragrance, a scent that seemed to cleanse the dust from the Soul, making people involuntarily intoxicated by it.

Liu Yueer witnessed this scene, her eyes instantly widening, and she gasped in disbelief, "white god clear tea!"

Han Fei's gaze was also drawn by the sudden tea fragrance. He slightly turned his head, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

white god clear tea was a rare item that could only be obtained from platinum-grade tea treasure chests.

This tea had a very magical quality: for two or three hours after drinking it, good things were bound to happen.

This was not some superstition, but something confirmed by experts in fate studies.

The already exquisite white god clear tea, coupled with its magical luck-enhancing properties, directly became the supreme Saint Grade among teas.

Among countless teas, it was second only to the legendary Dao Enlightenment Tea, its value immeasurable.

Liu Yueer didn't know Princess Luna's identity, so she was naturally surprised when she saw the white god clear tea.

Although Han Fei was surprised, he quickly felt relieved when he thought of her identity.

Heitong's expression remained unchanged. Whether Princess Luna drank white god clear tea or ordinary tea, there was no difference in her eyes.

For her, ensuring Han Fei's safety was all that mattered.

"Mr. Han, would you like a cup?" Princess Luna asked Han Fei.

Han Fei looked at the fragrant white god clear tea, feeling a slight inclination.

But he quickly smiled and refused, "No, thank you."

Possessing Magical Culinary Arts, he was naturally extremely wary of anything he consumed.

Many bizarre methods often subtly took effect through seemingly harmless food.

Princess Luna saw Han Fei refuse, and a barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes.

"What a pity..."

She did want to use the white god clear tea for something, but it wasn't to harm Han Fei; rather, she wanted to cast one of her spells.

Affection Detection.

This magic allowed her to perceive others' favorability towards her.

But the condition for casting it was that the other party had to consume food she personally prepared.

"Even white god clear tea doesn't get a bite. He's really cautious."

Princess Luna sighed inwardly, then picked up her teacup and elegantly began to savor it.

Even for her, white god clear tea was not that easy to find.

Since she had brewed a pot this time, she naturally had to savor it properly.

However, what she didn't know was that the white god clear tea, which she believed to be absolutely safe, had already been tampered with by Han Fei.

"What ability can I replicate?"

Han Fei felt a little excited.

As a royal member of the Radiance Kingdom, meticulously trained since childhood, Princess Luna surely possessed many magical powers.

Even replicating a little would benefit Han Fei greatly.

As Princess Luna swallowed the tea, a series of ability fragments quickly surged into Han Fei's body.

Court etiquette, Radiance language, tea ceremony, writing ability... Although these were not magical powers, they were accumulated by Princess Luna day after day, year after year.

Han Fei quietly perceived these newly acquired knowledge and skills.

Suddenly, his gaze fixed on the teacup in Princess Luna's hand, his eyes becoming sharp and insightful.

"Affection Detection... So that was your plan."

Everything about the Affection Detection spell was replicated by Han Fei.

Naturally, Han Fei also understood the principle of this magic and how to cast it.

"Does it have to be food I personally prepared?"

Han Fei's lips curved into a playful smile.

Then he skillfully cast the spell, applying it to the teacup Princess Luna was savoring.

A moment later, he perceived a number.

[58]

This was Princess Luna's favorability towards him.

"Haha, it worked! The previous magic wasn't learned in vain."

Han Fei felt a surge of joy in his heart.

The method Luna Fairy Spirit taught him could even change the casting conditions of Forbidden Magic, so ordinary magic was naturally no problem.

Thinking of this, Han Fei suddenly realized something.

"Princess Luna, Luna Fairy Spirit, why are they both named Luna?"

"Is it a coincidence?"

Han Fei didn't pay too much attention to this.

After all, there were many people with the same name in this world.

Especially common names like Luna.

There were probably tens of thousands of people named Luna worldwide.

Moreover, Princess Luna and Luna Fairy Spirit were not from the same era at all.

The same name was likely a coincidence.

After finishing her tea, Princess Luna, seeing Han Fei staring at her teacup, asked curiously, "Do you... want a cup?"

Han Fei smiled and shook his head, "No, thank you."

Princess Luna's delicate brows arched slightly, but she didn't think much of it.

"The taste of white god clear tea is truly exquisite. It's such a pity that Mr. Han won't try it."

She tried to persuade him, still hoping Han Fei would taste the white god clear tea.

But Han Fei shook his head very firmly, "I'm not interested in tea."