Food God System: Wasteland

Finally.

Xia Yuansi squatted on the sofa, feeling like her legs were going numb.

Only then did the sound of the door opening finally come from above her head.

She was almost about to cry.

Five hours, oh God, how did she get through these five hours?!

Do they really not know what fatigue is?

Xia Yuansi saw Chen Che walking out of the bathroom looking all relaxed, stretching and unwinding as if nothing had happened, his stance akin to looking at a monster when looking at Chen Che.

How did this guy preserve so much energy?

Why does he look like he's unfazed?

She vaguely remembered a few of her royal brothers sneaking off to visit brothels, and when they came out after a night, their steps were shaky.

Does he have multiple kidneys or something?

Chen Che looked at Xia Yuansi, stretched lazily, and said, "Anything you feel like eating?"

"Huh?" Xia Yuansi stared dumbfounded at Chen Che, Chen Che rolled his eyes and said, "Then whatever I make, you eat."

Only then did Xia Yuansi snap back to reality. After all this time, she was genuinely hungry, her stomach constantly making grumbling noises.

A rich aroma of meat drifted from the kitchen moments after Chen Che entered, something Xia Yuansi had never smelled before; she was instantly drooling with anticipation.

Under the intense aroma, her mouth watered, and her appetite increased uncontrollably.

Very quickly, Chen Che prepared a spread of delicacies and placed them on the table.

Xia Yuansi also saw An Nishang and Xia Na coming down from upstairs.

An Nishang didn't seem any different, as if she were a freshly watered flower, full of energy, her face showing a unique radiance.

As for Xia Na, her face was also vibrant, but her walking was a bit of a limp.

As the saying goes, the land isn't overworked, only the cow dies from exhaustion.

But sometimes sayings don't apply.

When an old ox gets serious, it can also be quite daunting.

Xia Na looked at Chen Che's back, gritting her teeth.

This bastard, he really wanted to finish her off just now.

What was supposed to be merely a small pleasure.

Who knew it would suddenly take a turn.

Thankfully, An Nishang came back, sharing the intensity.

Otherwise, Xia Na reckoned she might have fainted.

How embarrassing.

She had once taken on a hundred enemies alone on the battlefield, and still had energy left after a hundred slashes.

Yet, today she nearly lost to Chen Che.

This guy, during the first phase of the Flesh and Blood Calamity, how could he improve to such an extent?

A table full of delicacies was quickly placed by Chen Che on the table.

Smelling that rich aroma, Xia Yuansi's eyes instantly sparkled.

She wasn't unfamiliar with fine food; as a Little Princess, Xia Yuansi lived an opulent life, having tasted many delicacies ordinary people wouldn't savor in a lifetime.

But such an intense aroma was something Xia Yuansi was smelling for the first time.

Chen Che tapped his chopsticks against the table, glanced at Xia Yuansi, and said, "Princess, don't tell me you're still expecting us to feed you?"

Xia Yuansi shot a glare at Chen Che, let out a breath, and quickly approached the table… Braised pork, rib soup, stir-fried beef… a series of meat dishes.

This extravagance was something even Xia Yuansi hadn't anticipated.

Confirming even more that An Nishang's identity was far from ordinary.

Where could ordinary people eat such high-quality ingredients?

Just with a bite of braised pork.

The rich, sweet flavor spread across her tongue, instantly captivating Xia Yuansi.

So food could be crafted to taste like this; even my taste buds could experience such delightful flavors.

An Nishang and Xia Anna were also eating.

Chen Che ate a piece of his own stewed meat, chewing, glanced at Xia Yuansi, and without shying away from her, asked An Nishang, "Nishang, what should be done with our Little Princess here?"

Originally carefree with the delicacy before her, Xia Yuansi's eating hand paused, her eyes inadvertently showing a hint of tension.

An Nishang slowly lifted her eyes, her red lips slightly parted and said, "You've made great contributions this time; before coming back, I already checked.

The Blood Archbishop drew an array with blood, it's a sacrificial array, belonging to Witchcraft Calamity's ability.

The chosen sacrifice was this Little Princess; now that's interesting.

With her status, she's among the most precious people in the Great Yan Dynasty. Being used as a sacrifice with such status, one could only imagine the scheme behind the Blood Archbishop.

Not to mention, if this Little Princess died in our Ninth Special Zone, the whole Ninth Special Zone would take the fall, the Great Yan Dynasty wouldn't care about the rest."

Chen Che's gaze shifted to Xia Yuansi, touching his chin said, "Princess, with your status, there should be no shortage of guards around you. How did you get captured?"

Xia Yuansi bit her lower lip, looking dejected, finally said helplessly, "I don't know what method they used to weave an Illusion Realm for me.

There were traitors among my guards too.

I was drugged into unconsciousness, and when I woke up, I found myself locked inside a box.

They transported me all the way here.

Just like when you rescued me, I hardly knew what was happening. They tied me to a cross, tracing those arrays on me with bizarre paint.

Drawing those runes.

They wanted to perform a sacrifice. Before you came in, they seemed to want to take a knife and cut me open…"

At this point, Xia Yuansi's eyes and face were filled with fear. Taking a deep breath in front of everyone, she hesitated for a moment and lifted her shirt.

Revealing a half arc and a flat belly, you could still see the runes on Xia Yuansi's body that hadn't been washed off. Xia Yuansi said worriedly, "I've been trying to wash off these things for a long time and still can't get them off... I don't know what material these things are made of…"

An Nishang picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in her mouth, chewing for a moment before saying, "I've reported your existence to the council over there, come with me to the council tomorrow.

We will find a way to send you back to the Great Yan Dynasty.

As for what happens next, that's none of our business."

Chen Che raised an eyebrow and said, "Nishang, we're just sending her back like this?"

The joy that had surfaced in Xia Yuansi's heart was immediately replaced by tension from Chen Che's words, her heart pounding.

Xia Yuansi stared at Chen Che and said, "You! What do you want to do?"

An Nishang's red lips curled up, and with interest, she said, "Have you taken a liking to this little princess? She is indeed a rare beauty. If you have the guts, why not just sleep with this little princess? As long as you send her back alive, there's no major problem."

"You guys!" Xia Yuansi's face turned red with embarrassment.

Recalling the sight she saw during the day, Chen Che's firm, muscular physique dripping with sweat, caused a flush to spread across her cheeks.

Xia Yuansi really wanted to reprimand such shameful behavior, but she realized she had no power to protest or scold.

She could only bite her lower lip and lower her head.

Her heart filled with anxiety; if Chen Che really did such a thing to her, she wouldn't have the strength to resist, and she might be easily taken by a stranger...

Xia Yuansi shook her head, feeling very uneasy.

But there was also an inexplicable emotion filling her heart.

Initially, Chen Che just intended to tease Xia Yuansi, but he noticed a few raised areas on Xia Yuansi's white T-shirt.

This seemed to be a sign of passion.

Chen Che nearly made a clicking sound, thinking that being around him long enough, any seemingly dignified and beautiful girl would reveal another side of her nature.

Indeed, women are duplicitous creatures, often saying no when they mean yes.

In the end, what gave Xia Yuansi relief was that Chen Che didn't continue along that line of conversation, but for some reason, she felt a sense of loss in her heart.

Even Xia Yuansi herself felt ashamed.

How could she have such thoughts?

It was truly strange...

Finally, An Nishang looked at Xia Yuansi and said, "Little Princess, come with us to the council tomorrow. We will try to get in touch with the Great Yan Dynasty, contact your family, and send you back safely."

Xia Yuansi breathed a sigh of relief, while Chen Che muttered, "Isn't it a bit wasteful not to get something in return from such a plump rich lady?"

Xia Yuansi glared at Chen Che with annoyance and said, "I remember your life-saving grace! Rest assured, once I return safely home, I will definitely have my royal father give you many things as a reward, okay?"

"Hehe, it would be even better if the little princess were willing to offer herself as well."

Xia Yuansi immediately gave up speaking further with this man.

Xia Na helped Xia Yuansi arrange a room, where Xia Yuansi could finally get a good night's sleep.

For some reason, in this villa, she felt a unique sense of peace.

…

The next day.

Xia Yuansi changed into a dress, a strap dress that outlined her extremely fair and sensual figure.

It even made Xia Yuansi feel a sense of embarrassment, looking at the full cleavage almost exposed, and the entire back was hollowed out, showing a slender back. Blushing, she covered her chest and said to Chen Che, "Can't you find me some other clothes?"

Chen Che looked at Xia Yuansi with satisfaction and shrugged helplessly, "You've seen Nana's clothes; they're too small for you and uncomfortable.

Nishang is a head taller than you, so Nishang's dress on you looks awkward.

Besides, some of Nishang's dresses are even sexier than this one.

If you ask me, this little white dress suits you well. In such hot weather, wearing something cooler is fine."

"Hey, the clothes are quite beautiful. I usually wouldn't mind, but the key now is that these runes on my body can't be washed off, it's very embarrassing!"

No girl dislikes pretty, sexy clothes that highlight her figure. What makes Xia Yuansi feel embarrassed isn't the sexiness and exposure of the strap dress, but the strange runes on her body, which feel odd.

"Little Princess, you must know that the first rule of surviving on this wasteland is to have thick skin.

Shame is unimportant when it comes to survival.

It's nothing, boldly go out and flaunt your figure! Showcase the beauty of the Great Yan Dynasty's Royal Family!"

Xia Yuansi was bewildered by this encouragement, but in the end, she didn't say much more, appearing quite content in the dress.

Xia Na rolled her eyes.

Especially annoyed by Chen Che's comment about Nana's clothes not fitting, grinding her teeth in frustration.

Indeed, her clothes were quite small in size.

But is that her fault?

Her chest is small; what's she supposed to do about it?

She can't just inflate it like a balloon, can she!?