189: Tang Xia, the man who only eats rice: Do you want to become a god?

Back at the Demon Slaying Institute building, Su Yan had already made contact with Tang Xia.

He had promised to treat her to dinner, so naturally, he could not break his word.

Thus, the two of them decided on this restaurant near Imperial Capital University.

It was currently mealtime, and there were many people dining.

Because Su Yan was wearing a mask, he was not worried about being recognized.

"Hey, have you guys heard? It turns out our school's Su Yan is the Demon Slayer!"

"Oh please, did your dorm just get internet access? That news is way too outdated! Su Yan already Achieved Godhood, okay? Have you never heard of the Heaven-Reaching Dharma God?"

"Pfft, what is there to brag about? Let me tell you, your news is outdated too! According to the latest reports, Su Yan has already become the strongest god in the Universe. I heard he just tore apart an entire army of gods sent by the Divine Realm with his bare hands in outer space!"

"Holy crap! The Heaven-Reaching Dharma God is the GOAT! No way, I have to finish my meal and go back. I am going to grind to level 200 in Divine Punishment tonight!"

"Level 200? You are way too low-tier! I am going to challenge for the last spot among the twelve at the top of the Human Race! Let me tell you, as long as I can get on the general appointment platform, I will be the light of the Human Race!"

"The light of the Human Race is nothing! I am going to be the second person after Su Yan to reach the Holy Capital! Who knows, maybe I will be able to Achieve Godhood then too!"

"Impressive, Your Excellencies really have lofty aspirations. May I ask what level you are in Divine Punishment?"

"Why do you care what level I am? Does it stop me from bragging?"

Listening to the chatting and joking in the restaurant, most of the patrons were students from Imperial Capital University.

Su Yan smiled to himself and walked straight inside.

With his hands in his pockets, he strode through the aisle between the tables, attracting many gazes.

Especially some of the girls, whose eyes were glued to Su Yan's back.

Su Yan quickly arrived in front of the private room door.

He reached out to knock on the door, then pushed it open and entered.

The air conditioner in the private room was humming, blowing a cool breeze.

"Su Yan, you are here!"

Just as he entered the room, Su Yan saw Tang Xia hurriedly stand up from the dining table, her eyes lighting up.

The ponytail at the back of her head bobbed, and a youthful, vibrant aura rushed toward him.

She was wearing a well-fitting sky-blue shirt and a pair of jeans that had been washed until they were slightly faded.

Tang Xia's face flushed slightly, and she smiled awkwardly and nervously:

"Quick, please sit down!"

Su Yan closed the private room door and laughed speechlessly:

"Xiao Xia, can you be more normal? We have been through so much; just treat me like you normally would."

Tang Xia looked up and glanced at him gloomily, then lowered her head again, whispering: "I do not dare..."

"..."

Su Yan did not know whether to laugh or cry.

He had not expected that his once arrogant and overbearing desk-mate would have such a timid side.

Honestly.

Not hearing Tang Xia call herself "Daddy" in front of him made him feel like something was off.

"What is there to be afraid of? Will I eat you or something?"

Su Yan sat down opposite her, amused.

Tang Xia still appeared very nervous, her fingers hidden under the table twisting and turning as she muttered:

"But, you are already a high and mighty god now. And I am just a tiny Mortal; it is already a great blessing to be treated to a meal by a god. How could I dare to be disrespectful to a god?"

Hearing this, Su Yan felt like there was more to what this little girl was saying.

"Alright, I am hungry after talking so much. Let us order."

Tang Xia suddenly beamed, her face flushed red.

Thus.

Su Yan did not say anything more and used his phone to scan the code to order.

Twenty minutes later.

Plates of steaming, delicious dishes were served one after another, filling the table.

Neither of them spoke.

Perhaps they were truly hungry, as they both ate with great relish.

It was just that every time she picked up food, Tang Xia would secretly glance at Su Yan.

She might have intended to eat like a lady,

but once she smelled the food, she could not help but wolf it down.

She had no image to speak of!

It could not be helped.

These dishes were simply too delicious!

She had never eaten anything this good in her entire life!

All of this.

Was seen by Su Yan.

His heart could not help but feel a twinge of pain.

"Eat slowly, do not choke."

Su Yan put the last piece of fish into Tang Xia's bowl, his face wearing a smile of fatherly indulgence.

Tang Xia seemed to react only then.

She hurriedly grabbed a tissue to wipe her oily little mouth, her cheeks puffed out, and she mumbled unclearly:

"I, I am full!"

Su Yan laughed, "Really full?"

"I am a girl, my appetite is small to begin with. I am really full!"

"Tell the truth."

"Seven tenths full."

"I told you to tell the truth."

"Three tenths full..."

"That is it then."

Su Yan opened his phone and ordered another serving of every dish on the table.

Additionally, he ordered two servings of the sweet and sour fish that Tang Xia loved.

He had plenty of money!

...

After they had eaten enough.

Su Yan took a gold coin card from his Void Realm package and handed it to Tang Xia.

"Xiao Xia, take this gold coin card for now. You will need a lot of money for your future leveling and Class Advancement. I do not want you to be hard on yourself for money like before."

Seeing Tang Xia about to speak, Su Yan interrupted:

"Do not rush to refuse me. I know you are headstrong and want to rely on yourself for everything. That is also why I did not help you before, whether it was in Divine Punishment or the National College Entrance Examination."

"Because I know better than anyone that compared to these things, self-respect and self-reliance are what you want most, so I respected your choice."

"But it is different now. You have already proven your ability; you deserve to be one of the twelve at the top of the Human Race, standing proudly on the general appointment platform."

"Besides, the entire Human Race is receiving my help now, and given our relationship, what is wrong with me giving you a little special treatment?"

"Xiao Xia, can you not even accept this from me?"

These words.

Tang Xia's eyes reddened slightly as she listened. "Su Yan..."

Su Yan walked over to sit beside her and said softly:

"Just remember, my money is your money. Now that we have money, buying the Blue Star would not be a problem."

"So in the future, just spend it to your heart's content. Do not come back to see me if you do not spend it all, understand?"

Tang Xia was stunned, looking up at him in disbelief.

But suddenly, Tang Xia reached out and grabbed his arm tightly.

She asked nervously: "Su Yan, you are not making funeral arrangements, are you?"

Holy crap!

What the hell kind of funeral arrangements!

Su Yan's eyes widened, "What do you mean funeral arrangements? Can you even speak properly!"

"I meant, are you leaving here?" Tang Xia quickly rephrased.

Su Yan narrowed his eyes, "Leaving here?"

Tang Xia's fingers, which were gripping his arm, turned slightly white as she said:

"I heard people say that your godhood does not belong to this Universe, and that one day, you will return to the Universe where the Heaven-Reaching Dharma God originally belonged."

Su Yan fell silent upon hearing this.

Tang Xia's face looked dejected, "So it is true..."

After a long while.

Su Yan suddenly said: "Xiao Xia, do you want to Achieve Godhood?"

Hearing this.

Suddenly.

Tang Xia let go of his arm and raised her beautiful face.

Her chest heaved beneath her shirt, and she was completely shocked.