The next morning.
When Ao Yuan opened his sleepy eyes, he couldn't help but savor the scenes from his dream.
The events in yesterday's dream felt too real.
So real that Ao Yuan felt as if he was in reality.
"I wonder when I'll have another dream like this," Ao Yuan murmured, lost in recollection.
"Daida, Daida!"
"Something terrible has happened!!"
While Ao Yuan was reminiscing, a figure rushed in frantically.
It was Dai Xiaomei.
"What's wrong?" Ao Yuan asked, turning his head.
As he spoke, Ao Yuan noticed the tired expression on Dai Xiaomei's face and frowned. He asked again, "Didn't you get enough rest yesterday?"
"I..."
Hearing this, Dai Xiaomei's face instantly flushed red.
She glared at him with an indignant look and said, "How dare you ask!"
"?"
Ao Yuan tilted his head, pointing at himself incredulously.
He couldn't understand how Dai Xiaomei not resting well had anything to do with him.
It wasn't like he had caused her to not rest well.
"Hmph!"
Dai Xiaomei's nose wrinkled slightly, her indignation growing.
Recalling last night, Ao Yuan had tossed and turned in the middle of the night, muttering one embarrassing whisper after another.
Dai Xiaomei felt a surge of annoyance. If she hadn't known yesterday that Ao Yuan was merely asleep,
and that these were all unintentional actions, she would have surely given Ao Yuan a good scolding.
Make him understand that some things are not to be trifled with!
But why hadn't she noticed Ao Yuan behaving like this in his sleep before?
As this thought crossed her mind, Dai Xiaomei felt a wave of pleasant sensation wash over her.
"Dai Xiaomei, although you are my maid!"
Ao Yuan, unable to figure it out, shifted his dragon body and immediately said, "But how can you blame me for not sleeping well?"
Dai Xiaomei shot Ao Yuan a fierce glare and didn't continue the topic.
She was afraid that if they continued, she would truly be tempted to take action.
So, she composed herself and said seriously, "The leaders of various countries have sent people to visit us."
"Let them come,"
Ao Yuan said casually. He thought it was a big deal.
"Each country has brought at least ten thousand pounds of food!"
"?"
Ao Yuan instantly leaped off his dragon bed, his eyes filled with immense joy.
Food!
This had always been Ao Yuan's biggest problem.
The entire Dragon Palace was struggling to provide for just him before.
And now, so many more demonic beasts had been added.
As for asking Da Xia for food every time.
Ao Yuan believed Da Xia would willingly provide, but how could he keep asking every day?
These were all favors that needed to be repaid.
"Quick, quick, quick, go and greet them!"
Ao Yuan immediately instructed, "Have all those demon kings accompany the people sent by the leaders of each country. Make sure they are treated with utmost comfort."
"Treat them all as honored guests of the Dragon Palace, as if you were greeting me!"
"Aren't you going?" Dai Xiaomei asked.
"I'm not going."
Ao Yuan pondered for a moment. "I have more important things to do."
"Alright then."
With those words, Dai Xiaomei said no more, nodding gently in understanding.
After all, she knew Ao Yuan was the current ruler of the Dragon Palace and was indeed busy with many matters.
"Oh, right, where is the food brought by these countries placed?" Ao Yuan asked casually.
"It's in the small world," Dai Xiaomei replied truthfully. "The space outside is too small to store it."
"Hmm, good, I understand," Ao Yuan nodded gently, then waved his hand. "You can go now."
"Okay."
Dai Xiaomei agreed and then turned to leave to receive the people sent by the leaders of various countries.
And while she was busy greeting the people sent by the leaders of various countries on Ao Yuan's behalf,
She never imagined that Ao Yuan would head straight for the small world.
As soon as he entered the small world and saw the mountains of food,
Ao Yuan, like a beggar who hadn't eaten for more than ten days, pounced on it.
He opened his mouth and spat out dragon flames, roasting the mountain-like food.
Then, he opened his mouth and devoured it as if he were swallowing it whole.
"Ding, Host has devoured lamb, gaining 30 Devour Points, with an additional Dragon Emissary critical bonus of 60 points."
"Ding, Host has devoured a colossal lobster, gaining 100 Devour Points, with an additional Dragon Emissary critical bonus of 200 points."
"Ding, Host has devoured prairie yak beef, gaining 100 Devour Points, with an additional Dragon Emissary critical bonus of 200 points."
As Ao Yuan swallowed countless amounts of food, the system's prompts instantly filled his mind.
Listening to the system's notifications, Ao Yuan felt as if he were hearing the most beautiful sounds in the world.
It even made his eating more enjoyable.
"Not bad, this fish is good, just a bit tough, probably because the heat wasn't controlled well."
"This beef is not good, lacks chewiness, bad review."
"Wow, this one is good, this one is good. I'll ask who sent it later and ask them to send more."
...
Ao Yuan ate heartily while also commenting on the deliciousness of the food.
And at this moment.
Dai Xiaomei, Mo Zi, and a group of demon kings were enthusiastically and friendly conversing with the people from various countries.
If only they knew that the "serious business" Ao Yuan said he had to do was eat, what would they think?
Presumably...
They would have the desire to kill Ao Yuan, wouldn't they?
Time passed quietly.
"Mmm~"
"This is the most satisfying meal I've ever had."
Ao Yuan lay near the mountains of food and let out a burp.
He truly enjoyed this meal today.
And his evolution points directly increased by a massive 30,000!
A full 30,000 evolution points.
"Mmm~"
"I can upgrade again, *burp*~"
"System, I want to upgrade!"
Ao Yuan muttered mentally.
[Ding, Host consumes 30,000 Evolution Points, initiating upgrade!]
As the system's voice sounded,
Ao Yuan, feeling a warm current flowing through him, squinted comfortably.
He quietly awaited his own evolution.
A moment later.
[Host: Ao Yuan]
[Race: Five-Clawed Golden Dragon]
[Realm: Spiritual Sea Realm, Fourth Heaven]
[Physique: 35 (Ten Thousand Pounds of Strength)]
[Length: 4.5 meters]
[Talents: Devour, Dragon Might, Dragon Flame, Summon Wind and Rain, Ten Thousand Feet Body, Gale, Summon Lightning, Dragon God Claw, Weak Water]
[Dragon Emissaries: Dai Xiaomei, Mo Zi]
[Evolution Points: 10,000]
[Faith Points: 50,000]
[Items: Eye of Insight, Dragon Blood Pills (9)]
Looking at his post-evolution status panel, Ao Yuan nodded with satisfaction.
This simple evolution had significantly increased his strength.
Indeed.
This kind of life, eating and sleeping, and having one's realm improve accordingly, suits me.
Ao Yuan smacked his lips, his dragon face relaxing comfortably.
If only it could go on like this forever.
However, at that moment.
The entrance to the small world in the distance suddenly distorted.
Following that.
The figures of Dai Xiaomei and Mo Zi appeared.
Seeing Ao Yuan lying nearby and a large portion of the food gone, Dai Xiaomei's eyes twitched, and she yelled, "Daida! What exactly are you doing!"