Early next day Squirrel and Su Lin were holed up in the kitchen almost all morning having several intense discussions.
And everybody else was forced to wait patiently outside.
Not for a scrumptious or lavish breakfast, as one would expect, but for something entirely different!
Something, which would soon be loathed and detested deeply by everyone, but still shoved down their throat every morning.
In a humungous 15-liter custom made pressure cooker, Su Lin carefully adjusted the temperature, while throwing in one herb after another.
At every step, she didn't forget to explain to Squirrel why exactly she was doing what she was doing.
And Squirrel nodded observantly, carefully jotting down everything.
Another half an hour passed, and an enraged roar emerged from the living room, "You know if it takes any longer, this won't be a breakfast anymore!!"
Monkey couldn't take it anymore.
They were all starving after their intense morning workout and sparring sessions.
Even Luther's stomach was revolting and grumbling non-stop. Ever since his recovery, he had been more hungry than usual.
No matter what he ate, his body always felt unfulfilled and craving for more energy.
"Honey, please. Don't rough up your pretty hands. Why don't you let me cook for everyone?" Luther whined, scratching his head.
What was bothering him more was the explosive sounds coming from the kitchen.
These guys won't blow up the house with everyone in it right?
If you don't seek death, you won't find it. But unfortunately, none of these guys understood that concept and it was already too late!
Su Lin and Squirrel soon emerged from the kitchen, holding a couple of bowls each.
"Sorry for the wait. Breakfast is ready." Su Lin gave a divine smile and placed the bowls in the table.
All of them looked at the duo and stared blankly.
Why was there a weird smell coming? It was tolerable, but still, no one would prefer their food smelling pungent.
Squirrel pitifully looked at his brothers and sighed helplessly.
Don't even bother about the smell brothers, the taste is the one that is going to kill you! He mentally paid last respects to all his brothers.
Earlier, he had even suggested adding sugar or something at least, but Su Lin immediately refuted, explaining that the efficacy would be reduced.
"Come here, hubby. Just like you wished, I have started doing my wifely duties." Su Lin revealed another divine smile and pulled the chair out, signaling Luther to take a seat.
Luther's eyes twitched. His sixth sense was screaming. Calamity was written all over this situation.
But what could he do, after all in their small little family, the wifey held all the power!
He hesitantly walked over and took his rightful seat on the table. The smell was already nauseating.
"Ahem. You guys look busy, I still have some mayoral duties to perform. I will take my leave then."
The seventh brother, commander-general, newly appointed Hangzhou city's mayor Zi Yan mumbled something incoherently and tried to escape quickly, but Squirrel was faster than him and blocked the entrance.
"I am sorry, brother." He sighed. This is for your own good!
And with a big evil grin, Su Lin was standing right next to him.
"Heh.. House guests shouldn't be left out and treated so bad. What will people say about me!!! Come here, seventh brother." Su Lin smiled and welcomed him warmly.
Why are you lying so blatantly!! You just want to take revenge!! I am sorry I called you ugly!!
Zi Yan cried inside, but obediently walked over and joined the rest of the brothers at the table.
All seven brothers were just staring at each other, and hoping someone would rescue them from this situation. But no one had the guys to revolt!
"Ok. All set now. What are you all waiting for?? Just gulp down the liquid and carry on with your day?!", Su Lin heartlessly spoke and drank her portion in one swift motion.
Watching them all squirm and hesitate, Su Lin chuckled some more.
"Oh. Before I forget, this is called the body-tempering potion. If you want to become stronger, get your brother Squirrel to brew this for you every morning and drink a bowl full on empty stomach."
She then went upstairs, as if nothing happened, ignoring all the dumb-founded faces sitting like statues in the living room.
"Umm"
"....."
"...."
"I am not drinking this shit", Monkey was the first one brave enough to declare.
Luther sighed and heroically lifted up his bowl.
Su Lin had just drunk the same bowl in front of everybody, so it shouldn't be that bad right???
Right??
One after the other, they all slowly emptied their bowls, with tears streaming down their face.
What was the fuck was this shit!!!!!!
Forget about the smell, they had never tasted anything so horrible!!!!
So what if this makes me stronger, I am fine with how I am, please!!!
You can keep your body image issues with yourself!