Lou Ren chuckled softly after speaking with Wei Jiayi, then he allowed the raven to fly off near Gao Lan Mei.

He did enjoy making his master somehow worried. Though he might get a punishment later, it is still worth it.

It would be a good story to tell to the other if they learned that he did a prank to their stoic master, that only gives his genuine smile to their w.a.n.gfei. 'Heh. I can just imagine his face of worry.'

However, Wei Jiayi is always too serious when Gao Lan Mei is involved, while she is just enjoying a food eating contest with Ma Fei Hong.

Lou Ren watched astonis.h.i.+ngly as both plates that were originally piled high of dumplings quickly get feasts on by both women.

The match is so close, and everyone can clearly see that chewing is a ha.s.sle but needed.

Both of them eventually treats the dumplings down like water! It seems the rule of the battle is very simple, the fastest wins.

Lou Ren knows that Gao Lan Mei enjoys eating, a lot, that also goes for Ma Fei Hong if the deacon is not craving for blood. They watch the fierce compet.i.tion, but the reward is unknown.

Everyone was just surprised when both of the women suddenly called out for the servants prepare a bunch of dumplings.

Of course mostly cheered for Gao Lan Mei, probably forgetting that Deacon Ma is someone that they also need to be wary of. What if Ma Fei Hong is a sore loser?

Both of the women continued to eat, the last plates for both were served.

To Gao Lan Mei's displeasure, when she grabbed the last dumpling, the table moved, and the dumpling suddenly went out of the plate.

"You lost!" Ma Fei Hong exclaimed, happily, while chowing her last dumpling.

Gao Lan Mei's face turned black as she glared at Ma Fei Hong. "You cheated." She stated with displeasure, remembering the reason why she was not able to eat the dumpling so soon.

"Heh. Proof?" Ma Fei Hong noted with laughter. "You don't have, right? So I win!" She even jumps around the table to mock Gao Lan Mei.

Gao Lan Mei felt deceived, however, she really does not have any proof, is just barely noticeable but it still happens.

No one is also able to confirm that as there is a possibility that she did move by accident causing the last dumpling to be out of reach for her. Still, Gao Lan Mei can only glare at Ma Fei Hong.

Gao Lan Mei then looked at the audience that was watching the fight, eyes narrowing to them to speak up, and support her. However, no one did, as they cannot help it. Justice Affairs is out of everyone's league.

"Hahaha! Do not threaten them, you lost clearly. Do not take it to heart. We can try again next time." Ma Fei Hong stated encouragingly, but her eyes are laughing at Gao Lan Mei's expression of annoyance.

"Fine, I will still help you with your tests." Ma Fei Hong compromised slightly. "I like you anyway." Then the deacon laughed hard.

Gao Lan Mei seems satisfied with that, as she just nodded her head. "Good that you still have conscience Deacon Ma." She stated indifferently before she let the raven near to stay on her shoulder. "This is not over though."

She really wants to learn more about impurities, as well have the means to test her poisons. So far though, Gao Lan Mei's theories spot on. Still, where is the fun if she is not able to test it?

Gao Lan Mei advised Lou Ren and that she will be with Ma Fei Hong and they should not follow.

At first, Lou Ren is skeptical but eventually agreed. She finds his concern appreciated, even though he was tasked only by Wei Jiayi to help her out.

Ma Fei Hong walked next to Gao Lan Mei as they started to walk towards the Gao Manor's can go to Justice Affairs, when the deacon suddenly grabbed her arm, pulling her to the deacon's back, before uttering. "Sorcery."