On this day, Liu Yueqi finished his tasks early and headed to Liyue Cottage after leaving the cave. As he walked, he felt somewhat puzzled.

He couldn't shake the feeling that Bai Chenjian's gaze today seemed... a bit off. Moreover, three days ago, after cracking the second node of the divine power, Bai Chenjian had allowed Bai Yeqing to visit him for a night. But today, for some reason, he said that Bai Yeqing could go to his place again tonight... Hmm... Could today be some kind of holiday? Is he in a good mood? Calculating the date, today is the fifteenth of July, still a month away from the Mid-Autumn Festival in the mortal world! And when the mortal world celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival, the spirit fox clan here will be holding their internal competition... Thinking back and forth, he couldn't figure it out, so he gave up.

Anyway, being able to spend more time with Bai Yeqing is naturally a good thing! Arriving at Liyue Cottage and entering the kitchen, he found Zhou Botong preparing dinner. Zhou Botong had not only learned how to roast chicken from him but also some common home-style dishes from the mortal world, all in the hope that he could take on the role of "head chef."

Seeing Liu Yueqi arrive, Zhou Botong hurried over and said, "Big Brother Master! I've been here for several days and haven't even caught a glimpse of the Saintess. Could I deliver the dinner to her tonight?" Liu Yueqi feigned surprise and said, "I haven't seen you at noon these past few days. Weren't you preparing lunch for the Saintess?"

At this, Zhou Botong's face turned bitter: "I did prepare it, and I heard the Saintess was quite satisfied, but... it was always Sister Ling'er who delivered it. I haven't even seen her once. They say the Saintess has a habit of taking a nap at noon and doesn't like to be disturbed by outsiders..."

Liu Yueqi shrugged helplessly, "There's nothing I can do about that. I've been here for so many days, and the number of times I've seen the Saintess can be counted on one hand..."

"Big Brother Master, don't fool me. I've heard from the little foxes!" Zhou Botong looked disbelieving: "Every day when you deliver dinner, you stay in the Saintess's pavilion for half an incense stick's time!"

Many of the maid foxes in Liyue Cottage were secretly placed there by the three elders, and they were well aware of Liu Yueqi's every move in the cottage... Except for one place: Bai Yeqing's pavilion. No one except Ling'er could enter! So they only knew that Liu Yueqi could stay in the pavilion with Ling'er for a while, but they didn't know if he actually saw Bai Yeqing.

"That doesn't mean I see the Saintess every time..." Liu Yueqi sighed: "I stay there because I'm afraid the Saintess might not like the food I prepare, and if something goes wrong, I can fix it... Do you think I have meals with the Saintess every day?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Botong shook his head like a rattle-drum: "In the spirit fox clan, except for the clan leader, no one has the privilege to dine with the Saintess. I believe that!"

Liu Yueqi glanced at him and said earnestly, "So you need to think from a different perspective. Look at it this way: now, the entire Liyue Cottage, including the Saintess, is eating the food you prepare. Isn't that something to be proud of?"

Zhou Botong blinked, seemingly convinced by Liu Yueqi's reasoning, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong with it.

"If you really want to deliver dinner... How about this... Tomorrow night, I'll let you do it, and from then on, we'll take turns!"

"Really?" Zhou Botong's eyes lit up!

"Really! When has your big brother ever lied to you?"

"Big Brother Master! You're so good to me! I will repay your kindness a hundredfold in the future!"

Liu Yueqi wondered if Zhou Botong had used the wrong words, as it sent shivers down his spine... But he still took the roasted chicken Zhou Botong had prepared and left the kitchen.

As for the promised rotation system... Even if Zhou Botong entered the small pavilion, he wouldn't be able to see Bai Yeqing much. Let him have his way.

This way, it would keep the attention of the young male foxes in the clan on him. After all, these past few days, he could feel the envious glances directed at him as he walked... If it weren't for his close relationship with Bai Chenjian, someone might have already confronted him!

This was another reason Liu Yueqi allowed Zhou Botong into Liyue Cottage. Once Zhou Botong's experiences in the cottage spread, everyone would realize that even if they managed to sneak into Liyue Cottage, they wouldn't be able to form a deep connection with the Saintess. Occasionally seeing her once or twice would be the limit, and hoping to climb further up the social ladder would be wishful thinking.

To truly gain the Saintess's favor... one must diligently cultivate and focus on the upcoming competition in a month! Only by ranking in the top ten in the competition can one rightfully reside in Liyue Cottage! Then, there would be no shortage of opportunities to see the Saintess!

Liu Yueqi carried the roasted chicken and followed Ling'er into Bai Yeqing's pavilion. At the entrance, two young fox girls, looking about ten years old, stood guard. Even though they had seen him many times, they still cast envious glances.

Previously, they only envied Ling'er, but now there was another... After all, since the Saintess returned to the clan, apart from Sister Ling'er, only this Bai Qi gentleman could frequently enter and exit this pavilion!