Chapter 467: Warmth (II) (2/2)

This kitchen was small, and under Long Haochen’s request, it was reserved for his use in the past few days. Currently, he was adding firewood to the stove while paying attention to the state of the cauldron.

A strong sweet smell already filled the air, accompanied with a noticeable smell. In the pot were three Flying Dragons, which were of course not real dragons, but a very nutritious kind of bird not even categorized as magical beast.

The day just started, as Long Haochen ran around to get the three Flying Dragons handled, preparing them as a soup. Occasionally adding heat, and sniffing at the scent of the soup, he took care of the other meals after making sure that there’s no issue.

As a poor child in charge of the family, Long Haochen started to learn cooking alongside his mother at six years of age. Although his talent in the field was not particularly praiseworthy, at least the taste wasn’t too lacking. He was also the one stewing the soup made up from wild herbs for his mother back then.

His current living conditions were obviously beyond compare with the past. Long Haochen wanted to do some of the things he yearned to do before the Alliance reached its decision.

At this time, contrary to the expectations, his thoughts were not really oriented so much towards his parents. That’s because he didn’t want to inconvenience them with his own matters. Having not met them for so many years, he could only pray for them in silence. For the time being, cultivation was naturally not what he yearned the most for. If the Alliance decided to hand him to the Demon God Emperor, then what use would there be to cultivate some more? He couldn’t possibly gain the strength to overtake him in such a short span of time.

So all he wanted was to do something for Cai’er. As his age grew, Long Haochen understood that he would soon be eighteen. What he felt for Cai’er wasn’t simply a little liking, but the love that only exists between two people of opposite gender. That’s because, every time he thought of Cai’er, no matter what she wanted, granting that would be his greatest joy.

Cai’er’s memory loss was the most painful experience he ever had. The future was uncertain, and he didn’t want to think about it, only hoping to be able to stay together with her a little longer. Every day, being able to look at her and do something for her was enough.

Cai’er silently stood behind the door of the kitchen. Approaching discreetly, she looked at the busy Long Haochen.

Clad in a clean white apron, he was at work in the kitchen. Currently , he looked like a young cook, with none of his grandeur as a Demon Hunt Squad Captain.

Unconsciously, Cai’er’s sight went fuzzy. Feeling as if her heart was pierced ruthlessly, she felt her throat choking, unable to say a single word.

As he was in the midst of preparing a meal, Long Haochen’s face moved suddenly, and his right hand was raised, releasing a flash of golden light that opened the door, coming face to face with Cai’er whose eyes were hazy with tears.

“Cai’er?” Long Haochen was surprised to see her here.

“Haochen.” Cai’er suddenly threw herself at him, crying out loudly in his bosom.

Unable to make head or tail for the reason why she was crying, Long Haochen however dropped the vegetables and dewdrops in his hands. Her clothes were dirty, and he could only push her away feeble-mindedly with his hands.

“Idiot, what’s up with you?” Long Haochen asked in a supple voice. Hearing him call her a fool, she couldn’t help but be filled with warmth. In the past, Cai’er liked calling him that way. He was her personal idiot!

Cai’er didn’t reply to that. Since she jumped at him crying, Long Haochen could only helplessly put the vegetable knife down, both his hands placed behind her, to take her in his arms.

Cai’er’s body was just as soft as before. It was only that as her age grew, her build became even more slender than before. Embracing such a soft girl, Long Haochen could only feel peace.

But this feeling was not totally the same as before. Although he was finally able to hug her again, he knew that the current Cai’er was not completely healed. Currently, she was only emotionally moved, and not in deep love like in the past. But this was still good, ain’t it?

“Haochen, in this world, no one is as good to me as you.” Cai’er lifted her head, telling Long Haochen these words.

Long Haochen chuckled at these words, “That’s for sure. If I’m not good to you, to who would I be good? As long as you can get better, I’m perfectly satisfied with that. Don’t force yourself to remember the matters of the past. Honestly speaking, I was really frightened at that time. Now, I’m actually not so willing to see you recover your memories. That’s because if they are recovered, you will undoubtedly come to be reminded about that painful time.”

Cai’er lightly shook her head, “No, I will definitely remember everything. That’s because you exist in my memories. I really want to remember about the emotions I had in the past by your side. Maybe it’s exactly because of these painful images that I want to understand the feelings you have towards me.”