Transcending the Magic Era: The Supreme Female Archmage

Chapter 93

After the meal, Ji Mosen and his generals departed with satisfaction, the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant, everyone seeming reluctant to leave. As they parted, General Mu Yunman of the Tianling Clan held Chu Qiuchi's hand tightly, his eyes filled with sincerity, insisting on becoming her good friend.

"Miss Chu, your cooking today is absolutely amazing! I have never eaten such delicious food before. It is my honor to be friends with you!" Mu Yunman's tone was full of enthusiasm, even with a hint of sincerity, which made people feel her genuine admiration for Chu Qiuchi.

Chu Qiuchi was somewhat amused and exasperated, inwardly sighing that this General Mu was quite the foodie. She gently withdrew her hand from his grasp and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, being friends is no problem! When you have the chance to visit Fran City in the future, I'll treat you to a meal at the World's Number One Restaurant. The food there is much better than what I cook; you'll definitely have a feast!"

Mu Yunman was stunned for a moment, then a hint of curiosity and anticipation flashed in her eyes: "Franc City? The number one restaurant in the world? There's a place where the food is even better than yours?! I definitely have to try it if I get the chance!"

Looking into her bright green eyes, Chu Qiuchi's heart softened, and she smiled, "Since we're friends, don't call me Miss Chu anymore, it sounds a little strange. Just call me Qiuchi!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Yunman's eyes immediately lit up with surprise, and she quickly nodded, "Okay, Qiuchi! Then I'll just call you Qiuchi from now on, and you can just call me Yunman. That's great, friends should be this affectionate!"

The two men looked at each other and smiled. Seeing this, the generals around them also smiled, making the atmosphere even more relaxed and pleasant.

After seeing off Ji Mosen and the generals, the tent finally quieted down. Chu Qiuchi glanced around, her gaze landing on Ao Nanxi, who remained seated motionless at the table. Her lips twitched slightly, and she couldn't help but speak, "Your Highness... oh no, Nanxi, it's getting late, and you've already had dinner. Aren't you going back to rest?"

Ao Nanxi glanced at her, snorted coldly, and said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "You weren't this enthusiastic when you were befriending me just now. We're both princesses, why are you treating us differently? I'm not happy."

Chu Qiuchi was stunned for a moment, then his heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked, "Princess? You mean that General Mu just now was a princess of the Tianling Clan? Is that true?"

Seeing her excited expression, Ao Nanxi was instantly speechless with anger and couldn't help but sneer: "Yes, she is the princess of the Celestial Spirit Clan, is that the point? The point is—I'm not happy!"

Chu Qiuchi's eyes widened immediately. He quickly walked to her side and said teasingly, "Oh, Nanxi, why are you so jealous? If someone is so enthusiastic towards me, I have to be enthusiastic towards them too."

Ao Nanxi glared at her fiercely and snorted coldly, "Who's jealous! Are you blaming me for not being enthusiastic towards you?"

Chu Qiuchi quickly raised his hands in surrender and said with a grin, "No way, it's all my fault, I was wrong, okay? Nanxi, you're so generous, please forgive me! Or I'll perform a chest-breaking boulder for you to liven things up and make you happy!"

Ao Nanxi was stunned by her words, then couldn't help but laugh, her displeasure gradually fading. She pouted, and although she wouldn't admit it, her expression had clearly softened considerably: "Who wants to see you perform some kind of chest-breaking boulder act!"

Chu Qiuchi smiled and sat down next to her, raising an eyebrow: "So what do you want me to perform? How about I sing you a song to help you recover your energy?"

When Puyang Minghui heard that Chu Qiuchi was going to sing, she quickly interrupted with a smile: "Singing is out of the question. I'm afraid Nanxi won't recover her energy and will be scared by you first!" Her words made the others laugh, and the atmosphere immediately became relaxed.

After hearing Puyang Minghui's words, Ao Nanxi looked at Chu Qiuchi curiously: "Then sing, I'd like to hear what you can sing!"

Chu Qiuchi's smile froze, and she looked at Ao Nanxi hesitantly: "You really want to hear this?"

Ao Nanxi blinked her big eyes and nodded. "Yeah, go ahead and sing. You weren't just joking, were you?"

Since Ao Nanxi had said so, Chu Qiuchi had no more reservations and said with a slightly mischievous tone, "Alright, listen carefully, I'm about to begin!"

The others quietly moved a little further away.

Chu Qiuchi took a deep breath, cleared his throat, glanced at Ao Nanxi, and began to sing—"You are my little apple, I can never love you enough, your rosy cheeks warm my heart, and light up the fire of my life..."

Pu Yangminghui and the others exchanged glances, almost simultaneously revealing expressions of "I knew this would happen." They couldn't help but sigh helplessly, covering their mouths and secretly laughing as they watched Ao Nanxi's reaction.

Ao Nanxi was completely stunned. She had thought Chu Qiuchi would sing some elegant and refined songs, but this song completely shocked her. She opened her mouth, staring blankly at Chu Qiuchi's smug expression, and finally couldn't help but laugh out loud: "What...what are you singing?!"

Chu Qiuchi continued singing with unwavering confidence. Seeing Ao Nanxi amused, he felt a surge of pride and replied with feigned seriousness, "This is a divine song that can instantly ignite everyone's passion. Nanxi, don't you think it has special 'magic'? I specially chose it for you!"

Puyang Minghui couldn't help but lean over and say, "The magic is definitely there. This magic that makes people laugh until their stomachs hurt is more effective than any medicine."

"Oh, don't exaggerate like that," Chu Qiuchi raised an eyebrow. "But whether you sing well or not isn't important. What's important is that everyone can laugh!"

Ao Nanxi was now laughing so hard she was doubled over, completely losing her previous indifference. She patted Chu Qiuchi's shoulder hard: "You really are... hilarious! But you did make me happy. The song is better than I expected, so it can be considered a success."

Hearing this, Chu Qiuchi smiled even more brightly, "That's good! If it makes you happy, then all my hard work hasn't been wasted!"

She paused, staring intently at Ao Nanxi, a sly glint in her eyes. "Are you really happy now?"

Ao Nanxi nodded, her eyes full of smiles. "Yes, I'm happy!"

Seeing this, Chu Qiuchi's smile deepened, and she gave Ao Nanxi a meaningful look.

"Since you're happy, then stop sitting there and get to work! Clean up everything on the table, and wash the pots and pans too!"

Ao Nanxi was stunned by this sudden turn of events, looking incredulous: "What did you say?"

Chu Qiuchi adopted a "take it for granted" expression and smiled even more brightly: "If you're happy, then get up and do something practical to express your gratitude! Get up quickly and get ready! Friends should help each other out!"

Hearing this, Puyang Minghui and the others were taken aback by Chu Qiuchi's sudden change of topic. They looked at each other, unsure of what to say. Then Chu Qiuchi's "claws" reached for them as well, "What are you all standing there for? You've finished eating, aren't you going to clean the table and wash the dishes? Get moving!"

The group then realized what was happening, and with helpless yet amused smiles, they began to get to work.

Ao Nanxi glared at Chu Qiuchi, but didn't argue further. She just sighed silently, "You rascal, really..."

Chu Qiuchi sat leisurely in her chair, picked up her teacup, and slowly sipped it, her gaze lightly sweeping over the busy group. A smile played on her lips as she occasionally pointed out, "That bowl doesn't need washing, the pot isn't clean yet, and remember to wipe the table." With each word, everyone gritted their teeth, itching with anger, inwardly thinking, "She's so infuriating!"

After finishing their tasks, Puyang Minghui and Nalan Xingyao exchanged a glance, a tacit understanding flashing in their eyes. The two quickly stepped forward, dragged Chu Qiuchi onto the bed, and began to beat him.

"Why are you so naughty!" Puyang Minghui shook her head with a laugh, then punched her shoulder hard. "Now you know how serious it is, right?"

“Exactly, let you be so smug!” Nalan Xingyao chimed in, increasing the force of her blows slightly, making Chu Qiuchi giggle.

Looking at Ao Nanxi, who was eager to try, Nalan Xingyao's eyes were full of smiles. She raised an eyebrow at her and said, "Nanxi, you come too. This girl is always getting out of control. Let's teach her a lesson today."

Upon hearing this, Ao Nanxi's lips curled into a smile. She had never joked around with anyone like this before, and a strange excitement welled up inside her. Without hesitation, she joined in this novel experience.

The group instantly erupted into a brawl, laughter and playful shouts echoing through the tent. Chu Qiuchi pleaded for mercy, his voice slightly breathless from laughing: "Ouch, it hurts! I was wrong, I was wrong! Really, I'll never do it again!"

Ji Moyu and Chu Yichen stood to the side, watching the group having a good time, and their moods lightened considerably. Chu Yichen, in particular, had an even more obvious look of doting affection and amusement in his eyes.

For Ao Nanxi, this was the first time she had played so intimately with others. The novelty and joy she felt were like a spring breeze, rippling through her heart. She couldn't help but wonder, is this what friendship feels like? Watching the people around her laughing and joking so freely and unrestrainedly, a warmth welled up inside her. She realized that happiness was so simple.

The group's relationship quietly grew closer amidst the laughter and playful banter. Ao Nanxi gradually realized that this was true friendship—a simple, pure, and unspoken connection. There were no excessive constraints, no feigned distance, only the collision and resonance of hearts.