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âWeâll reach our destination in half an hour. Please wait a moment. It might be a little bumpy,â Tina informed Liao Ning, her voice filled with a touch of concern. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Curiosity brimming in her eyes, Liao Ning couldnât help but ask, âHave you consumed the loyalty potion of the elves?â
Tina paused for a moment, then nodded. âYes, I have. Thankfully, the dosage was minimal, so the effects werenât too severe.â
Impressed by Tinaâs resilience, Liao Ning admired her for enduring the control inflicted by the potent Loyalty Potion while still remaining a member of the rebel army.
âPerhaps I can offer some assistance,â Liao Ning suggested.
However, upon hearing Liao Ningâs words, Tina shook her head. âThe antidote is extremely valuable. I only need to endure it for another three to four months. Thank you for your offer.â
Given the scarcity of potions, especially with the decline in the number of elves, each drop was considered precious and couldnât be wasted.
âNo, you donât need the antidote,â Liao Ning clarified, putting forth her idea. âHave you seen my live-stream? Iâm a food blogger, and my ancient delicacies might be able to help you.â
Tina was aware of Liao Ningâs reputation as a food blogger, and it was partly the reason why Li Xian had sent Tina to kidnap her, hoping to leverage her ancient delicacies to win the peopleâs hearts.
However, Tina couldnât comprehend how Liao Ningâs culinary skills could be of assistance to her situation.
Sensing Tinaâs hesitation, Liao Ning swiftly continued, âWhy donât you give it a try? After all, I canât return to the interstellar space right now. Iâll prepare a bowl of porridge for you. You need not worry about me escaping within the next ten minutes.â
Tina, already enduring the pain induced by the loyalty potion, pondered for a moment before finally consenting and proceeded to untie Liao Ning.
Liao Ning, finally liberated from her restraints, promptly stretched her stiff neck and retrieved a few ingredients from her Al storage.
âI never anticipated getting kidnapped, so I donât have much on hand. Please forgive me,â she apologized sheepishly.
Truly, she had never imagined being abducted, let alone ending up so far away.
Meanwhile, Tina remained stoic, observing silently as Liao Ning swiftly prepared the ingredients. In less than 20 minutes, a bowl of seafood porridge was steaming hot and ready to be savored.
The rice glistened, and the blend of seafood and pepper infused the air with an enticing aroma that tickled Tinaâs taste buds.
Liao Ning produced a few ice cubes and lightly chilled the porridge before offering it to Tina. âGive it a try. I believe it will help you.â
Tina was about to reach out but hesitated once again, her gaze fixed on Liao Ning.
âTo assure you, Iâll take the first bite. That way, you need not fear any poisoning,â Liao Ning reassured, feeling a tinge of helplessness as she took a hearty spoonful of porridge.
Relieved, Tina finally picked up the spoon and, after tasting the first mouthful of porridge, found herself unable to stop. She devoured the bowl in just a few more bites.
âWhat is this? Itâs incredibly delicious,â she exclaimed.
As the effects of the loyalty potion gradually subsided, Tinaâs voice became more pleasant, and her demeanor changed.
Covering her mouth in disbelief, she gazed at the empty bowl in her hands and spoke softly, âCould it be because of this porridge? I⦠I think Iâve recovered!â her face and the various emotions in her eyes, Liao Ning became certain that the Golden Toadâs porridge had indeed worked its magic.
Liao Ning nodded, a smile adorning her face. âThere must not have been much loyalty potion left in your system, so a small portion was enough to help you recover. Congratulations.â
âThank you, thank you!â Tina choked back her tears, her lips trembling with gratitude.
When she was captured by the Empireâs army before, they promptly administered the loyalty potion to her. Although she managed to escape without consuming too much, the impact was still significant.
Tina had originally possessed a beautiful voice, but due to the effects of the potion, her voice had become dull and lifeless.
To her astonishment, Liao Ning had managed to restore her voice in just ten minutes by preparing a simple bowl of porridge.
Just as Tina was about to inquire further, the aircraftâs system notified them of an impending landing.
âDonât worry, we wonât cause you any trouble,â Tina sincerely assured Liao Ning.
She proceeded to help Liao Ning fasten her seatbelt. âOnce we reach our destination, Iâll explain the situation to you and provide all the details. Please trust me and our cause.â
As Liao Ning gazed at the shifting scenery beyond the window, a hint of worry crept into her thoughts. She wondered how the two little ones would react when they discovered her absence and whether their mischievousness would escalate in response..