Chapter 570 - Supplements (1/2)

“Looks like I was wrong to judge a book by its cover!” Xu Lizhi exclaimed, wiggling his eyebrows. Then with an incantation, he conjured some pork buns for Tang Wulin.

Tang Wulin devoured them in a few bites. He stuck his hand out again for more. This scene repeated until they reached the dining hall on the third floor, and by then Tang Wulin had eaten nearly twenty buns.

The effect of the Recovery Pork Buns was incredible. Tang Wulin no longer felt fatigued, a hint of color finally on his cheeks.

The dining hall on the s.h.i.+p stretched far and wide, a necessity to accommodate over a thousand pa.s.sengers eating at once. Every sort of cuisine was available, more than the slim selection offered at the banquet. Cold dishes, congee, eggs cooked in every way, and numerous seafood dishes were arranged along the tables.

Tang Wulin's friends made a choice not to sit at the same table as him. They'd learned from the past.

It was still early in the morning, so only a third of the tables were currently filled. After finding a table in the corner, Tang Wulin immediately grabbed six eggs off a platter and stuffed them in his mouth. A moment later, he heard a rustle at his side. Turning, he saw Lin Yuhan.

“Wulin? What are you doing here all alone?” Lin Yuhan glanced at the group of Shrek Academy students sitting at the next table, her gaze lingering on Gu Yue especially long before returning to Tang Wulin.

He grunted in acknowledgment of her. But he was too focused on eating to give a full reply. Without the slightest pause, he continued gorging himself.

At the neighboring table, Xu Xiaoyan nudged Gu Yue. “Big Sis Yue, look,” she said, signaling with her eyes toward their captain.

Naturally, Gu Yue saw Lin Yuhan talking to Tang Wulin as well. However, she simply revealed an amused smile. Watched them without interfering.

Ten minutes later, horror colored Lin Yuhan's face, her mouth hanging open. “Y-you sure can eat a lot.” She couldn't help but stare as Tang Wulin inhaled food like a vacuum. His table manners left much to be desired as he wolfed down plate after plate of food. In a couple of minutes, he already finished two-thirds of the food on the table.

But that didn't mean he would ignore her. Ever the gentleman, Tang Wulin grunted again in response, though not bothering to utter a single word as he continued stuffing his face. He found that the more food he consumed, the quicker he regained his strength. Sure enough, the best way to recover his blood essence was with food! Unfortunately for him, the food on the s.h.i.+p wasn't the most nutritious. About average if anything.

Lin Yuhan swallowed nervously. “I-I'll go and eat now too!” Seeing that Tang Wulin wasn't paying attention to her, and shocked by the full extent of his gluttony, she quickly retreated.

“Was she scared off?” Xu Xiaoyan asked, finally beginning to understand why Gu Yue hadn't bothered to lift a finger. A Tang Wulin during meal time had tunnel vision. Any attempt to communicate with him proved futile.

“Eat this,” sounded a voice by Tang Wulin's side, then a large tray was placed down in front of him. Arranged on the tray were fillets of dark blue meat. He counted at least two.

Tang Wulin raised his head to see who it was. And his eyes popped. Huh? Isn't this Mu Ye? All his doubts from the morning were cleared now. He had indeed nearly drowned the night before at Mu Ye's hands. Yet rather than feeling alarmed, Tang Wulin was certain that Mu Ye had a reason for what he had done.

Still, rather than immediately begin devouring the food Mu Ye had brought like he'd do normally, Tang Wulin cast a cautious look at the chef. “What is this? Don't think I forgot the pain you put me through last night. I had nightmares because of it!”

Mu Ye gestured to the dish. “This is thousand-year bluefin tuna. Its fat is top-notch and very good for your body. I managed to catch it last night. Go on and eat. I still have more.”

Tang Wulin glanced at the blue fish flesh. It was clearly fresh and untampered with. And quite appetizing to look at. He carefully poked it with his fork, watching as flakes fell off with a slight brush. Lifted a piece into his mouth and slowly bit into it, playing with it with his tongue. To his surprise, the piece of meat had not a hint of a fishy taste. Quite the delicate flavor, in fact. After chewing a few times and swallowing, Tang Wulin felt a warmth permeate through his body and set him at ease.

This is good stuff! Tang Wulin's eyes lit up. In his weakened state, what he needed most was nutritious food to restore his energy. Any thoughts of caution were thrown to the wind and he began hungrily devouring the fish.

By the time Tang Wulin had finished the fish, Mu Ye brought over another platter. A giant fish head half a meter in diameter sat on top of it. It was roasted to a golden brown, its skin glistening with melted fats. Compared to the previous dish, this one had a stronger fragrance, so much that it drew the attention of surrounding people.

Tang Wulin didn't hesitate and immediately speared the neck region with his fork, twisting the utensil deeper to tear off more manageable pieces of meat. The neck meat tasted heavier than the previous filet, and felt more tender too.

As he ate, his belly felt warmer and warmer, as if his insides were catching fire. Yet the intense heat granted a sense of comfort.

“Chef, what's he eating? How come there's none of that at our table?” asked a man at a neighboring table.

Mu Ye crossed his arms and looked sternly at him. “They caught the fish themselves and gave it to me to cook. If you have fish, I'll cook it for you too.”