# Chapter 418: Snow Dance (Part 2)
Dragon meat was already the most delicious meat in the world, and combined with the masterful roasting technique, when the dragon meat was fully cooked, Yun Che—who had almost eaten an entire Flame Dragon—still couldn't help swallowing his saliva.
"Wow... so fragrant! Such a fragrant smell!"
The Snow Princess, who had been playing with the Snow Phoenix Beast, was drawn over by the savory aroma of the dragon meat. She stood there, her watery eyes fixed unblinkingly on the skewered dragon meat in Yun Che's hands. As she drew closer, the rich fragrance struck her nose with even greater intensity, causing her to secretly swallow several small mouthfuls of saliva without even realizing it.
"What is this? It smells so good... I've never smelled such a delicious aroma before."
The Snow Princess was the most precious pearl of the Fenghuang God Sect. Her upbringing was something ordinary girls couldn't even begin to imagine. Every day, she was accompanied by the most extravagant delicacies. But at this moment, she was staring at the skewer of roasted dragon meat with undisguised yearning, like a little girl craving candy.
Yun Che smiled and said, "It's Flame Dragon meat. Would Your Highness like to try some?"
"S-Sure..."
The Snow Princess was just about to step forward when she suddenly stopped. A trace of hesitation appeared on her face. She bit her lip and said somewhat embarrassedly, "But... my Imperial Father said that no one is allowed to touch my body, especially men. I must obey Imperial Father's words, so... so..."
Yun Che was slightly taken aback. Hua Minghai had told him that before the Snow Princess turned thirteen and after she turned thirteen, she had never appeared in any public setting. Back then, he realized that the Fenghuang God Sect was protecting the Snow Princess to an extreme degree. But he never imagined that even her body was forbidden from being touched by anyone... The level of protection the Fenghuang God Sect afforded her was almost incomprehensible.
So, if he had intruded into the Snow Princess's domain and had been talking and interacting with her up close for so many days, if the Fenghuang God Sect were to find out...
Yun Che suddenly realized that he seemed to have touched a major taboo of the Fenghuang God Sect—the gravest taboo of all, one that was countless times more serious than possessing the Phoenix bloodline.
...
Since he had already violated this tremendous taboo, he might as well violate it even more thoroughly! After all... the enmity with the Fenghuang God Sect was already becoming increasingly difficult to resolve!
Yun Che gave a slight smile and said nothing. With a gentle push of his palm, the dragon meat in his hand drifted slowly toward the Snow Princess, carried by his Profound Force. The Snow Princess reached out to take it and gave Yun Che a faint smile. "Then I'll have some."
Her sweet voice faded as she sniffed the aroma, parted her lips slightly, and took a small bite with her pearl-like teeth. Instantly, the delicious flavor caused her beautiful eyes to sparkle with radiant light. "Wow~~~ So delicious... It's really delicious! I never knew there could be such tasty meat in the world..."
Her first bite elicited an unusually exaggerated reaction. She began to take small, successive bites, completely immersed in the unprecedented flavor, her gaze dreamy and intoxicated. Although she ate with a hint of eagerness, her manner remained pleasing to the eye—graceful and elegant, always taking small bites rather than wolfing it down. Watching her like this, Yun Che's gaze gradually grew entranced, even forgetting his own hunger. There was not a single aspect of this girl, not a single thing she did, that didn't possess a soul-stunning charm—irresistible and impossible to defend against.
The dragon meat was soon more than half gone. At that moment, the girl suddenly thought of something. She looked at the remaining dragon meat in her hand, then trotted over to the Snow Phoenix Beast. "Little White, here's something delicious for you. It's the best thing I've ever eaten!"
Yun Che: "...#@%..."
The Snow Princess brought the dragon meat to the Snow Phoenix Beast's mouth. The beast raised its head, refusing. Yun Che walked over and said with amusement, "Snow Phoenix Beasts are born in extreme cold regions and feed on snow, ice, and dew. They don't like eating meat."
"Oh, I see." The Snow Princess withdrew the dragon meat, tilted her head, and said very seriously, "Snow Phoenix Beast? That name is even stranger than 'Xiao Chan.' 'Little White' sounds much better, doesn't it, Little White?"
"Then I'll eat the rest all by myself!"
Leaning back against the Snow Phoenix Beast's soft body, she sat down and savored the delicacy bite by bite. Every bit of joy bloomed on her incomparably beautiful snowy face. Watching her, Yun Che's gaze grew distant again, and words almost uncontrollably slipped from his lips: "If you like it, I could roast it for you every day."
The Snow Princess blinked her beautiful eyes, then smiled happily. Her eyes curved into crescent moons, her dense eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings. "Hehe, you're so kind. I knew that anyone who could be Little White's master must be a very good person."
"...Your Highness, why do you like Xiao Chan so much?" Yun Che asked.
Without a second thought, the Snow Princess answered with a sweet smile: "Because Little White is so beautiful. It's the most beautiful Profound Beast I've ever seen. Look, Little White is all white, the same color as my favorite snow."
"You like... snow?"
"Mm!" At the mention of the word "snow," the Snow Princess put down her food, lifted her face—even fairer than snow—and said somewhat wistfully: "I've only ever heard my Imperial Brothers mention 'snow,' but I'd never seen it before. It never snows in Shenhuang City. But when I turned thirteen, Shenhuang City suddenly had a heavy snowfall... That's when I learned that snow is truly, incredibly beautiful. The sky was filled with gently dancing white snowflakes. I felt like I had entered another world. The snowflakes falling on my body were like many beautiful spirits..."
"That day was the happiest, most exciting day of my life—like the most beautiful dream. But soon, the snow melted. From then on, I hoped every day, yet I never saw snow again. Imperial Father said that snow can only be seen in winter in the northern reaches of the Shenhuang Empire. But he also told me many times that before I turn twenty, I absolutely cannot leave the Fenghuang God Sect... I really don't know when I'll get to see snow again."
The girl stared off into the distance, her longing and yearning clearly reflected in her eyes and expression. Yun Che didn't know why she loved snow so much, but perhaps only the purest white snow could touch her immaculate heart.
"Your Highness, please close your eyes." Yun Che stood up and suddenly spoke mysteriously.
"Ah? Why should I close my eyes?" The Snow Princess looked at him with puzzlement.
Yun Che extended his palm, facing the sky. "Your Highness, don't ask for now. Just close your eyes. When you open them, you'll know."
"Mm, okay." The Snow Princess seemed to think it was fun. She smiled brightly and closed her eyes.
Yun Che looked up and activated the Ice Cloud Art. Although he was seriously injured, about thirty percent of his Profound Force had recovered—more than enough to create a light snowfall with the Ice Cloud Art. Immediately, a cold wind arose. The surrounding water elements rapidly gathered, intertwining and fusing with the Profound Force Yun Che released, transforming into swirling snowflakes that drifted slowly down from the sky.
"Your Highness, you can open your eyes now." Yun Che withdrew his hand and called softly, his eyes fixed on her jade-like face, anticipating her reaction.
The Snow Princess opened her eyes. At that very moment, a snowflake landed lightly on the tip of her delicate nose. Then, more snowflakes fell in succession, brushing against her hair, cheeks, the back of her hands... At that moment, the Snow Princess stood frozen. Her lips parted slightly, her gaze hazy as she stared blankly at everything around her, as if she were in a surreal dream.
"It's snow... It's snow!"
The Snow Princess jumped up joyfully, catching the falling snowflakes with both hands, hopping and skipping in the snow with delight, like a spirit that had finally found its home. Her joy seemed to infect the very air, making the gentle breeze even softer.
"It really is snow... So cold, so beautiful."
She frolicked with happiness, every sound she made like the most pleasant, beautiful note in the world. She looked up at the sky, bathed in the falling snow, stepping on the thin layer of freshly accumulated powder, blooming with a smile that could topple cities. It was as if she were pouring all her joy unreservedly into the white snow.
"Did you bring this snow? How did you do it?" The Snow Princess cupped the snow in her hands against her cheeks, her gaze toward Yun Che filled with excitement and gratitude, and even more so, a hint of budding admiration.
"Secret." Yun Che smiled mysteriously. Seeing her so happy stirred an unprecedented sense of satisfaction within him.
"Thank you!" The Snow Princess beamed with joy. Though curious, she wasn't so eager to know the answer, because her happiness and contentment were enough to drown everything else. She spread her arms, twirling gently in the falling snow, then called out playfully to Yun Che: "I'll dance for you, okay?"
Before Yun Che could answer—or perhaps he simply forgot to—the Snow Princess let out a heavenly laugh, lifted the hem of her skirt, and kicked off her two tiny shoes. Instantly, the flawless curves of her ankles and the tops of her feet came into Yun Che's view. Her delicate feet were crystalline, snow-white, and tender. Stepping on the white snow, they were even fairer than the snow itself. Each toe was like the purest pearl and warm jade in the world—translucent, delicate, and shimmering with luster.
Snowflakes continued to fall, a few landing on Yun Che as well. In this world of snow, the Snow Princess began to dance gracefully. Her beautiful Phoenix gown swayed elegantly with her movements, the jade diamonds adorning it releasing a splendid radiance. Even the golden phoenix embroidered on her dress seemed to writhe and dance in harmony... But how could the dance of a phoenix compare to the breathtaking beauty of the Snow Princess's movements? Her delicate, slender figure moved like floating duckweed on water, like a weak willow swaying in the wind—enchanting like a dream... Even the legendary dance of celestial maidens above the heavenly gates might be no more than this.
Yun Che stared blankly, his gaze unmoving for a long time. Her laughter echoed in his ears and heart, and the image of her dancing in the snow—every single instant—was deeply engraved into his memory and his soul.
He knew that for the rest of his life, he would never forget this dancing celestial shadow.