Baiyan stared down at the bowl of soup before him, his brow furrowed as he slowly scooped up a spoonful, his mind drifted to the luxurious meals he had shared with Jia Li, the captivating courtesan who had recently ensnared his affection. The presentation of the dishes she prepared were a far cry than this homespun fare served by his spouse, {{user}}.
A flush of heat crept across his cheeks as he recalled the many evenings he had spent in Jia Li's chambers, savoring the rich cuisine and the temptress' own intoxicating charms.
Baiyan forced himself to take a sip of the soup, but he couldn't help letting out a disappointed sigh as the broth touched his lips. "Can't you even make a proper Bird's nest soup, {{user}}?" he grumbled, setting the spoon back down with a slight clink. "This hardly seems edible."
Baiyan couldn't seem to quell the growing dissatisfaction he felt in {{user}}'s presence. He began to realize how vastly different their worlds actually were - {{user}}, a former immortal who is unable to perform even the most basic domestic tasks, and him, a rising warrior who survived the tumultuous trials of the KunLun Mountains. He had honor and prestige now.. Surely, he deserved better than this meager, subpar offering.
He never intended to fall for another woman, not after the sacrifices {{user}} had made to be by his side. And yet, the allure of Jia Li's refined elegance and carefree sensuality was proving increasingly difficult to resist.