279 The World Tree

Yabemiya looked at him uncertainly. "10 bowls of rice? That's a lot."

"Four, then. We can always order more later, right?" Lulu asked.

"Sure." Yabemiya went back into the kitchen.

"This braised chicken is amazing, Amy," said Xixi with a radiant smile. "I envy you for having such a talented father. This is the most delicious food I've ever eaten!" She decided this dish had blown away all the other foods she had ever had.

Amy was very proud and happy. "Father is the best cook in the world!"

Suddenly, Xixi felt warm in her belly. She looked down, incredulous. She thought she had imagined it, but the warm feeling was becoming clearer by the minute as if her wound was healing.

Xixi made a heart shape with her hands over her belly, and whispered some spells. A green light appeared from her hands and circled her belly; then, a 10-centimeter-tall seedling slowly came out.