Chapter 252: The Yandere Demon Lord 6

While preparing the beef for Tang Wan, countless thoughts of poisoning her flashed through Lin Tongyin’s mind.

But after considering Tang Wan’s strength, he forcibly suppressed the dangerous impulse.

Tang Wan was already at the Integration Stage.

Ordinary poison would never work on her.

And if he used something too obvious, she would definitely notice immediately.

Besides…

Who was to say Tang Wan asking him to prepare food for her wasn’t just another test?

If he truly poisoned the meat, he might fall straight into her trap.

Thinking this, Lin Tongyin could only honestly cook the beef.

As for the remaining meat, he quietly stewed it for himself.

The rich aroma of beef filled the room, making Lin Tongyin unconsciously swallow.

Then he picked up the crude chopsticks he’d carved from wooden branches, grabbed a large chunk of beef, and stuffed it into his mouth.

The moment he tasted it, his stomach—already starving—seemed to grow even hungrier.

So he quickly ate several more pieces.

Only after devouring more than a dozen chunks of beef did the gnawing hunger finally ease and the trembling weakness in his body gradually fade.

Afterward, he carried the portion Tang Wan requested over to her.

…

After Lin Tongyin delivered the food, Tang Wan didn’t immediately let him leave.

Instead, she took out another pair of chopsticks.

“Sit down,” she said calmly. “Eat with your master.”

Hearing this, Lin Tongyin’s heart instantly tightened.

Fortunately, he hadn’t poisoned the food.

As expected—

Tang Wan truly didn’t trust him at all.

Leaving him here to eat together was probably just her way of checking whether he’d tampered with the meat.

But she was overthinking things.

He hadn’t done anything.

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, but outwardly, Lin Tongyin obediently lowered his head.

“Yes, Master.”

Seeing this, Tang Wan secretly rejoiced.

Very good.

Improving their relationship could start with eating together every day.

…

After taking a bite of the tender beef, Tang Wan noticed how carefully and cautiously Lin Tongyin moved.

So she picked up several slices of meat and placed them into his bowl.

“You’re still growing,” she said gently. “And now you’ve started sword training as well. You should eat more.”

Then, seemingly casual, she added:

“The medicinal pills Master gave you can restore both physical strength and spiritual energy. If you become too exhausted from practicing the sword, take one before continuing.”

Thinking about how he’d thrown the pills beneath the bed, Tang Wan couldn’t help reminding him again.

But hearing those words only made Lin Tongyin tighten his grip on the chopsticks.

His nerves instantly stretched taut.

For one horrifying moment, he almost thought Tang Wan somehow knew he’d tossed the pills under the bed like trash.

Thus he immediately nodded like a chick pecking rice.

“Thank you, Master. This disciple understands.”

But inwardly, he sneered coldly.

You think I’d believe your nonsense?

Your sudden kindness is obviously just another trick.

Unfortunately for you, after nearly dying in the back mountain this time, I’ll never fall for your fake gentleness again.

…

Tang Wan herself only ate a dozen or so slices before setting down her chopsticks.

“Master is full,” she said lightly. “You can finish the rest.”

“After eating, go rest early.”

“Yes, Master,” Lin Tongyin replied calmly.

Tang Wan knew perfectly well that he still didn’t trust her at all.

So she wisely chose not to linger and soon left the room directly.

Only after she disappeared did Lin Tongyin finally let out a quiet breath of relief.

Then he immediately picked up the chopsticks again and began aggressively stuffing meat into his mouth.

Hm.

That old woman really knew how to enjoy life.

The most tender cuts of beef actually tasted this good.

After rapidly finishing all the remaining meat on the table, Lin Tongyin hurriedly cleaned up the bowls and chopsticks before returning to his straw hut.

Because it was his first day practicing the sword for so long—and because he’d finally eaten a full meal—

He quickly fell asleep after lying down.

…

And after Lin Tongyin fell asleep—

Tang Wan quietly slipped into his room once more.