I Live on the Land in Global Games-Chapter 352 - 348: Three Trialists

"Dong~ Dong Dong~"

The sound of knocking echoed, and Mu Ying instructed the vine by the door to unlatch it.

Edwin had not even managed to lower his hand from knocking when the door swung open.

"Come in and sit!" Mu Ying called out to Edwin outside the door.

Edwin nodded, stepped inside, and as he turned to close the door, he looked behind it, puzzled.

There was nothing there.

What had opened the door for him?

Edwin was somewhat baffled, hiding his full curiosity as he sat down at the dining table.

The table was lavishly spread with both Chinese and Western dishes.

"Did you make all this yourself?" Edwin was a bit surprised. What had this girl been eating to grow up so capable?

The aroma alone made Edwin’s mouth water intensely.

It seemed every time he saw her, he discovered a new side to her.

Before, she was the calm and wise Lady Lord, but now she appeared as a girl with great cooking skills, who loved life.

Edwin thought this as he looked around the cozy treehouse.

In the past few days, he had visited Qingshan Town and all its sub-camps, and he must say, this place seemed more natural and comfortable than some tourist towns before the apocalypse.

The sight of humans, plants, and animals living harmoniously was evident everywhere here, engraved in everyone’s hearts.

Although he hadn’t gained any advantage through his status as a Trialist, he felt that his decision to come here, traversing thousands of miles and crossing oceans, was the right choice.

It was as if, while people elsewhere were still struggling in the Doomsday, those here were enjoying life.

Although they might not be wealthier than people from other places, just being in such an environment was a pleasure in itself.

"Sort of," Mu Ying responded to Edwin’s inquiry.

Since it was made using Cooking Magic, it counted as her own creation, based as it was on her understanding of cooking knowledge.

Only the dishes she knew how to make could be created with Cooking Magic.

"Dong Dong~" The knocking sound resumed, and in a moment of telepathy, Little Red transformed into the shape of a Magic Wand, appearing in her hand.

With a wave towards the door,

The Lily of the Valley on the high stool by the door stood on tiptoes, stretching out its leaves to unlatch the door.

Once the spell was cast, Little Red transformed back into her body.

After opening the door, the Lily of the Valley returned to its original form, its feats unnoticed and unacclaimed.

Now, Edwin knew who had opened the door earlier.

But the Lily of the Valley wasn’t what caught his attention; instead, Edwin’s gaze fell on Mu Ying’s empty right hand, which had previously held a red wooden stick.

What was that?

"Hey, long time no see," Li Luoxia said, still wearing a thick Snow Beast skin coat, with her hair and shoulders dotted with freshly melted snowflakes.

This wasn’t her first visit, and upon entering, she took off the coat and gave Mu Ying a big hug, "I really need to come and stay with you for a while now."

"You’re most welcome," Mu Ying patted her back gently.

It was because she had made a Dingling Flower call with Li Luoxia and knew they were coming today, so she had arranged to meet today.

Looking at her, she seemed to have just teleported here.

"Sister Li, this is the trialist Edwin who previously said he would come to Qingshan Town to find me," Mu Ying introduced each person to the other, "This is Li Luoxia, the Lord of Luoxia Town and another trialist from the Xia Country Region."

"Hello!"

"Hello!"

When in Rome, do as the Romans do, Edwin shook hands with Li Luoxia.

"Alright, no need to just stand here, let’s talk while we eat," Mu Ying suggested.

Though she had serious matters to discuss, she did not want to make it too solemn; her usual approach was to stick to her bottom line and use mutual benefits to persuade others.

As long as it helped both sides, such a relationship was the most reliable.

"It’s been a long time since I had food cooked by you, I’m in for a treat today," Li Luoxia exclaimed seeing the full table of dishes, some of which she had praised as delicious the last time she ate them.

Although her face was smiling and she firmly believed that one day she would reclaim her homeland, the sadness from having to temporarily abandon her territory due to force by Cold Deer was still there.

The meals that Mu Ying had carefully prepared swept some of her cares away.

"If you like it then eat more, we can even pack the leftovers," Mu Ying said with a smile.

Food sometimes tasted even better when shared.

"Is that so? I might have to change my impression of you," Edwin joked.

"What was your impression of me before?" Mu Ying asked casually.

Edwin didn’t hesitate at all: "A shrewd miser! Here I am, a big trialist, and I didn’t gain anything."

"..." Mu Ying rolled her eyes, "I always thought you were a freeloader, wanting benefits without doing anything, I’m not a charity case!"

Edwin spread his hands: "I only know that anyone who underestimates you because of your age and appearance will likely suffer a great loss!"

"Haha, Mu Ying really doesn’t act like a child, at times, I feel she is even more mature than me. It’s just that her appearance is too youthful. You’re 18 this year, right? Why does it feel like you’re getting younger? Standing next to you, I feel like an old aunt!" Li Luoxia laughed.

Mu Ying touched her face and considering her thousands of years of life, she wondered how long it would take for her to look mature!

In the past, standing next to Shi Yin, she seemed like his older sister; now, she appeared even younger.

"You can’t even stop talking while eating," Mu Ying said irritably.

"Hahaha!" Li Luoxia and Edwin both laughed, Mu Ying really did seem like a child!

"Have Xi He and the others come over too? Are they settled?" Mu Ying inquired.

Li Luoxia nodded: "My brother came over a couple of days ago to pick up a Resident Identity Card, bought a Tree House, and has already finished expanding it. It’s similar to my medical clinic in Luoxia Town; it’s just made of wood, and he might open a medical clinic on the ground floor too."

"Eh? You also bought a Tree House? I am also planning to buy one; it’s just a bit expensive, Mu Ying..." Edwin just turned towards Mu Ying.

Before he could finish, Mu Ying knew what he was up to and cut him off: "No discounts, no deals! I can’t believe someone who can afford a Space Ring can’t come up with that amount of Gold Coins. You just tricked Sharon out of a Gold Coin yesterday, making money seems easy for you. I still have such a large territory to take care of; don’t think about scamming me!"

"..." Edwin bit aggressively into a piece of meat, still hopeful he asked, "Really no way?"

Mu Ying shook her head with finality: "No way!"

"Pfft!" Li Luoxia watched their straightforward interaction and couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

It really made the meal more enjoyable.

Seeing both of them staring at her, she laughed awkwardly, pretending to remember something and swiftly changed the topic.