Chapter 39

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"Ah... Brother Su Han, you came so quickly... My dish still needs a while, why don't you chat with Madame Ping for now?"

Miko

Xiangling seemed somewhat surprised.

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She had originally thought the other party would still be busy for some time.

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But Guoba, upon seeing Su Han arrive, immediately rushed over.

"Lulululu~~~"

Skirt

"Don't worry, I didn't forget your gift... Here, eat up..."

Su Han handed the skewer of fried food to it.

The latter instantly beamed with joy.

He patted Guoba's head, then turned and sat before Madame Ping.

"Nice to meet you..."

"Hmm, Liyue has become much livelier recently. Although Ningguang is quite capable, she still lacks a bit of decisiveness.

What you did earlier..."

"Very good..."

Madame Ping held nothing back.

She directly affirmed his previous punishment of the Fatui.

Clearly, even from outside,

this immortal hadn't neglected Liyue.

Su Han poured himself a cup of tea and shook his head, saying, "I was just angry at certain people's inaction. As a member of Liyue,

yet those people only cared about themselves.

And as a result,

Liyue's power became fragmented,

allowing the Fatui to meddle and give orders..."

Currently, Liyue

is governed by the Qixing—appearing calm on the surface, but in reality, far from simple.

Each member of the Qixing represents a faction.

Take the Chasm, for example.

Some people want a thorough investigation.

While others care only about mining high-quality ore at any cost.

Otherwise, their family's business would suffer.

"Yes, that's the flaw of human rule. I didn't expect you to see it so clearly. No wonder he chose you...

Liyue finally has a breath of fresh air."

Madame Ping smiled with relief.

Previously, although Liyue was stable,

it was like stagnant water—completely devoid of vitality.

The Geo Archon had long wished to abdicate,

but never found the right opportunity.

Now, with Su Han's arrival, things were finally improving.

Whether it was the alchemy laboratory at Guili Plains or training soldiers with霸气, none of these escaped Madame Ping's notice.

"Others might fear the Fatui, but I won't... Anyone who dares harm my people will regret it forever."

Su Han didn't care about the Fatui one way or another.

If needed, they could just go to war.

After all, he knew the storyline.

Seeing the youth's arrogant demeanor, Madame Ping chuckled, "It's good to be young—so full of confidence... If only those others were like you,

Liyue would have avoided countless troubles...

Well, enough of that.

Xiangling's dish should be ready soon. Let's prepare to eat.

Let me see how much she's improved lately..."

She was Xiangling's master.

The two first met during a cooking competition.

Because of Xiangling's words—"Food should have no distinction between noble and humble"—

she took her as a disciple.

Besides teaching cooking, she also instructed her in martial arts.

Just as she finished speaking, Xiangling arrived carrying the dishes.

"Master, Su Han... try this! My special creation: Liyue-style Panda Mapo..."

The moment the lid was lifted.

Flames erupted from the plate.

A panda was actually playing inside the flames.

When the flames vanished, the panda turned into tofu and fell onto the plate.

Unlike Xiaodangjia.

This Mapo Tofu was filled with flames and carried the unique aroma of绝云辣椒.

Just smelling it made saliva gush uncontrollably.

Granny Ping said in surprise: "So this is the cuisine from another world you told me about?"

"Yes, quickly try it, Master. That guy was incredibly strong. If not for the skills you taught me, I might have... actually lost."

That day's match.

Xiangling had won through ultimate flavor, ingredients from another world.

And the dish’s附加 special power.

Only then did she defeat her opponent.

Without绝云辣椒, and without using Pyro energy.

Who would win or lose.

Was truly uncertain.

Su Han picked up a bite with chopsticks and tasted it. The flavor was beyond words—spicy, numbing, savory, fragrant, with a lingering sweetness, and a blazing energy that lingered in his body.

This wasn't just a dish.

One could easily call it a meal of BUFF-enhancing medicinal cuisine!

"The taste is excellent. You even thought to use cane sugar for sweetened tofu. Hmm...绝云辣椒, paired with just a bit of琉璃袋.

You used your own Pyro element again, didn’t you?

Infusing elemental power into the dish.

Allowing the flavors to blend perfectly.

[83] And the cooking heat was also executed flawlessly..."

When the flames vanished, the panda turned into tofu and fell into the plate.

Listening to Granny Ping’s critique, Xiangling stuck her tongue out at Su Han.

Indeed.

She had cheated again.

As the bearer of a Pyro Vision.

She could perfectly control flames!

Something no other chef could accomplish!

PS: New book setting sail, begging for support! Begging for flowers, evaluation tickets, monthly tickets... begging for all support!!!

"When the Moonchase Festival arrives, let's invite those old friends over... It’s been a long time since we gathered. It would be nice to experience the warmth of the mortal world again."

After Su Han departed.

Madame Ping looked up at the sky and muttered to herself.

Through this conversation, she felt the drive within him, and it also served as a hint that the adepti of Liyue would assist him.

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The Geo Archon approves of Su Han.

Spirit

Naturally, they, as adepti, must also lend a hand.

Jade

Because Madame Ping also hopes that, with Su Han's power, she can help her friends of the past.

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Regain their vitality.

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As for those old friends who have already passed, let them be.

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But for those still living, she does not want to give up on even the slightest chance.

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Walking out of the abode.

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Xiangling was in a very happy mood.

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It felt like meeting the parents, since her Master had approved of Su Han.

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That was enough to prove his excellence.

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"I didn't expect you to be able to chat so happily with Madame Ping; I couldn't even understand most of it..."

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"It was mostly about livelihood issues. Your Master is very capable; she just doesn't want to manage affairs."

"She is the only adeptus in Liyue that can be found. When I first learned of her identity, I was quite startled..."

Heh.

If you knew your pet Guoba was an Archon.

You’d probably be scared silly.

Suddenly, Xiangling looked at him and asked: "Su Han, what do you think adepti from other worlds are like?"

"Other worlds? Hmm... mostly quite indifferent, I suppose, having seen through life and death. However, in my view... adepti are also people.

They just happen to have longer lifespans and greater strength than ordinary people."

Ever since arriving in Teyvat.

Su Han felt that adepti were just that.

Nothing extraordinary.

When he has the strength to surpass everything, adepti are nothing more than ants.

"I didn't expect you to view adepti that way, but... don't say that to others, or else... it will cause public outrage."

In Liyue, the status of adepti is extremely high.

One must be careful about that.

Su Han looked at the incredibly earnest little chef and smiled: "Alright, I understand."

"Mm, then I'll head back. Bye-bye..."

"Bye-bye~"

Not long after returning to the Jade Chamber.

Within the Heavens Chat Group.

News came from Beidou.

Su's Instant Noodles had become a massive hit in Mondstadt.

And they were selling even better than she had imagined.

Within the Heavens Task Group.

Beidou: "Hahaha... those adventurers are buying them like crazy, especially since we found a great adventurer to be the spokesperson; it's truly absurd.

Can you believe it?

In just one day, we sold eight thousand packs of instant noodles and three thousand packs of hot pot base! And they're still selling now..."

Xiangling: "That exaggerated?"

Keqing: "Didn't you raise the price? And they still sold that many!"

Beidou: "Mondstadt is currently in dire need of supplies. The instant noodles I brought, while seemingly a bit expensive, are acceptable, especially considering the transportation costs."

Su Han: "I'm considering whether to open a noodle shop in Mondstadt!"

Ganyu: "That's right, if you open a noodle shop in Mondstadt, it would be even more profitable! And it would save on costs..."

Ningguang: "But there is no one in Mondstadt we can fully trust. The Fatui have already set their sights on the secret recipe; it's too dangerous to start now."

If a train line were opened.

Sending a group of her own people to manage it would be fine.

But finding locals in Mondstadt.

She couldn't rest easy.

It is said that in the City of Mondstadt... one can see the Fatui walking the streets at will, even more arrogantly than in Liyue.

They can even stay in the cathedral.

Establishing a workshop in such a dangerous place.

Is practically handing over the recipe.

Too dangerous.

Su Han: "That's true... forget it, let's talk about it later. By the way... Beidou, keep an eye out for someone for me. If you have news of her.

Remember to tell me..."

Beidou: "Who?"

Su Han: "An astrologist, her name is: Mona."

There are many people in the City of Mondstadt who can be recruited.

Mona is one of them.

As a struggling astrologist, she has basically no money and even has to take odd jobs to pay her rent.

Working for anyone is still working, right?

Better to work for himself.

And she can even travel to other worlds.

What a great deal.

Beidou: "Alright, I'll keep an eye out for you! I'll stay in the City of Mondstadt for two days, then return to Liyue Harbor, load up the cargo, and head to Inazuma."

She cannot stay long.

Whether she meets Mona depends entirely on luck. ===== CHAPTER 115 =====