The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 670

"Me? Check it out?" Beauty gave Daniel a shove before accusingly asking, "Country bumpkin, are you trying to set me up?"

"Set you up? How?" Daniel asked, clearly surprised by the suggestion.

"Haven't you already done enough? Look at the lotus leaf wrapping the fish; it's covered with embers. Telling me to open it—aren't you trying to scald me alive?"

Fuming, Beauty delivered another kick to Daniel's behind.

"Go and open it yourself. No tools allowed, use your bare hands. Let's see if you find it hot!"

At that moment, Victoria hurried over, concerned, "Wait! It’s not a rush; that lotus leaf still has embers on it. Be careful not to get burned."

See, Beauty, listen and learn from Victoria," Daniel retorted. "Unlike you, who’s always pushing me into the fire pit, she cares about safety. If it weren't for my resilience, you would have killed me hundreds of times over with your tests!"

"What are you implying, country bumpkin? That you've replaced an old love with a new? Am I tormenting you, or am I testing you? If you hadn't passed each and every test, would you have been worthy to come to Purple Gold Hill? Without that, you’d never have had the chance to meet a top-tier beauty like Victoria."

"Handsome, are you sure you're not rushing? Are your hands okay?" Victoria asked, her face filled with genuine concern.

"He's a tough one, no need to worry about him," Beauty remarked, dismissively. "Besides, he’s so thick-skinned, not even burning charcoal could hurt him."

Daniel carefully peeled away the layers of lotus leaf, and the aromatic smell of grilled fish quickly filled the air, making both Victoria and Beauty salivate.

Always the gentleman, Daniel fashioned two forks from branches and offered them to the ladies so they could enjoy the succulent fish.