People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 169 The Hidden Use of the Power of the Abyss

The Temple of the Lord, the top floor of the Palace of Wisdom.

It was almost half past five in the afternoon.
The orange-red sunlight of the evening slanted down from the sky.

The wide hall is visible from the French windows on the edge of the wall.
The sunlight is reflected by the special paint on the ground, showing some soft colors on the walls.

This is the First Sage's office with a simple layout used by Lin Feng.

In the past, it was always regarded as a symbol of the highest power in the entire Xumi.

Majestic, wise, and meticulous are all the common people's imaginations of the god's working attitude.

But in fact, only those who have been here know,
The working state of the First Sage is actually far from the high and mighty gods in the concept of ordinary people.
Not only is his attitude friendly, but he also does not have the strong sense of oppression that most people imagine is unique to those in a higher position.

Even the top floor of the Palace of Wisdom, which is used as the god's office, is often used for some less "serious" purposes outside of working hours.

Just like this moment,
In the most conspicuous place on the entire floor,
A round wooden dining table was placed there so steadily, completely ignoring the sacredness in the eyes of ordinary people.

In addition to desserts such as Patisalam pudding and date honey, the table seemed to have taken someone's taste into consideration, with many ordinary dishes that did not taste so sweet being added, such as Tandoori roast chicken, curry shrimp, and sabzi stew.

But among the table full of Sumeru dishes that tend to be roasted and stewed, there are also two stir-fried dishes with a strong Liyue flavor.

——Whether it is the bright red and shiny color, the simple presentation, or the tempting aroma with a hint of spiciness.

These distinctive features undoubtedly show that they are significantly different from traditional dishes in the Xumi region in terms of ingredients and cooking methods.

Lin Feng, who was sitting at the dining table and provided the ingredients out of friendship, had obviously been drooling over these two very familiar dishes for a long time.

If I must say, these two stir-fried dishes don’t actually have any formal names. They are just made by stir-frying different meats and seasonal vegetables at the appropriate heat, and finally adding some bright red Jueyun peppers and other spices for garnish.

If it were in Lin Feng's previous life, they would probably be uniformly named "home-cooked stir-fries", with ever-changing flavors and styles in different regions and by different makers, and would not be able to take advantage of the popularity of any cuisine or tradition at all.

But beyond this unpretentious name,

However, they also have some unusual features - the ingredients used and the people who make them.

Let’s talk about the ingredients first.

Lin Feng, who had been in Teyvat for a long time, had never been short of money, and had basically eaten at all the high-end restaurants in Xumi.

But after the initial novelty wore off, someone began to miss the "xx stir-fried dishes" that he used to eat in small restaurants, which didn't even have proper names.

Therefore, after obtaining the power of plants and trees, Lin Feng found it extremely convenient to cultivate food ingredients. When he was in Liyue, he took the time to find some of the commonly used spices in Teyvat.
Thanks to this, he was pleasantly surprised to find that although there were many strange special seasonings on Teyvat, such as glass bags, pure hearts, spice fruits, snapdragons, etc.

But apart from these things that did not exist in the previous life, seasonings commonly used in Chinese cuisine, such as onions, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, are actually still there.

Not to mention the Fontaine specialty garlic breadsticks that Bai Zhu's "friends on the road" brought back when he was in Liyue.

Just the epic dish "Stir-fried Shredded Potatoes with Ginger" that Hall Master Hu had come up with on a whim, every time Lin Feng picked up the ginger, he would recall the mixed feelings on Zhongli's face when he tasted this "masterpiece" a few days ago.

Although the process of discovering them was very tortuous, Lin Feng still obtained a batch of high-quality spices that were commonly used in his previous life through various channels.

After being improved through the power of the grass element,
These seemingly ordinary ingredients being brought out now are actually far superior in quality to those of the top restaurants in the previous life.

But the quality of ingredients is indeed important, but the role of the chef cannot be ignored in Chinese cuisine.

Although there are two dishes with a strong Chinese style, the person who prepared this table of food is not Lin Feng who is sitting obediently at the table, but Nashida who is beside him.

The little grass god who loves learning is interested in more than just research knowledge.

Ever since I heard about this cooking style that is completely different from Xumi cuisine in Lin Feng's stories about "outside the world",
She was keen on trying new things, and had planned to make two samples herself a long time ago for Lin Feng to taste and ask him for some suggestions for improvement.

Previously, due to the rarity of some ingredients, Nashida’s attempt was temporarily shelved. Because it had been so long, Lin Feng even forgot about it.

But now, in this "farewell banquet", the level of performance by Nashida made him feel completely surprised.

In the stir-fried dish adorned with red Jueyun pepper and green chives,

Lin Feng picked up a piece of mushroom pork and put it into his mouth. He chewed it twice, and the extremely rich layers of texture bloomed on his tongue.

——The mushroom pork slices with the right amount of fat and lean meat have the unique aroma of meat, with a hint of the fragrance of mushrooms. In addition to the crispness of the bamboo shoots, the spiciness of the Jueyun pepper is just right.

He took a bite, and the taste of different ingredients blended perfectly on the tip of his tongue. The aroma of onions and garlic also perfectly evoked his memories of those home-cooked meals. For a moment, he even had the illusion of traveling back in time.

Putting down the chopsticks that he had casually created with his authority, Lin Feng looked at the expectant face of the Little Grass God in front of him and praised him very frankly:

"It's an impeccable high standard! The taste is also perfect! Even if it's only half of this level, it would be more than enough to open a store in Liyue!"

In addition to the excellent taste,

Lin Feng recalled the scene of the little white-haired girl in front of him, busying around in the kitchen alone.
Although this was a strong request from the other party, he still felt a very subtle sense of guilt for eating for free.

——Even though I know that the other person is much older than me, if I often eat the little loli's food, even if I look very young now, I will probably still be regarded as a useless adult, right?
Shaking his head, Lin Feng threw away the strange thoughts in his mind. He was surprised by the quality of the dishes in front of him and asked with some doubt:
"Nashida, you've made me a lot of desserts before, but why didn't I realize you're so good at Liyue dishes?"

"And you probably haven't tasted much of the food in Liyue, right? How could you be able to reproduce it to this degree just based on my description?"

He recalled some of the snacks that Nashida had given him before, which looked very exquisite.

Lin Feng found it hard to imagine the little grass god in green and white clothes cooking Liyue dishes in front of the stove.

"Haha, of course it's impossible to achieve such a result just by speaking."

Nashida tilted her head and answered:

“Cooking a dish is like the process of a plant bearing fruit. After an excellent dish, necessary research and practice are also indispensable.”

"During the time you were away, I have looked up the cooking theories related to Liyue that I could find in the void many times. From the history of different cuisines to the development process behind spices, I have done my homework carefully."

"How's it going? Are you satisfied?"

Nashida smiled slightly. Although it was a question, from her expectant expression, it was as if the three words "Praise me quickly" were clearly written on her face.

"Of course I couldn't be more satisfied. This is definitely one of the most authentic home-cooked dishes I've ever eaten. Even compared to the most famous "Liuliting" in Liyue Harbor, your work is not inferior in the slightest!" Lin Feng did not hesitate to praise.
Different from those "high EQ speeches" when facing Master Hu,
The dishes prepared by the Little Grass God were the best meal he had ever had, even in terms of taste alone, except for the one he had at the Emperor's place.

After rubbing the little guy's head, he continued:

"You know, when it comes to cooking, I've always been lazy to cook for free."

"It's a big help that you're willing to come all the way here to cook."

During the time that Lin Feng was in Xumi and Liyue, he was, in most cases, a loyal supporter of free food and drink.
Even though the food I made myself tasted pretty good, I still felt that the food I got from Emperor or Tinari was more delicious.

In comparison, Nashida, who wanted to try everything, was much more diligent than him when it came to cooking.

".After all, you've been busy for so long since you came back this time, and I can't help you with anything else. It's great that you like the food."

Seeing that Lin Feng's praise did not seem fake, Nashida also put down her anxious heart and felt that the practice she had been secretly doing during this period of time was not in vain.

While feeling happy, Little Grass God thought of what the other party had said before, that he would give him a surprise before returning to Liyue to return the Heart of God, so he asked curiously:

"This morning, the two immortals from Liyue who came to help have already left. Didn't you originally plan to go back to Liyue with them?"

"But now he has stayed for another day, saying that there are still some things he hasn't given me. What are they exactly?"

Nashida thought of the two immortals who were given many gifts by Lin Feng when they returned to Liyue this morning. She couldn't help but feel curious about what the young man in front of her was going to give her.

"I didn't give the things to you in front of them. Of course, there is a reason."

"It's mainly because this thing is indeed somewhat sensitive. Its power structure is quite complex. I obtained it by accident when I was promoting the growth of those plants that make the road."

Lin Feng put down the chopsticks in his hand, and while talking to Nashida, he took out an unremarkable black seed from the storage space and handed it to the little grass god in front of him.

"This is."

Nashida was a little confused.
Since she couldn't get any useful information from the appearance, she put down the Patisala pudding in her hand.

After taking the seed, she placed the black oval sphere between her hands, and used her own power to explore it for a moment before speaking:
"I can sense that there seems to be a strong vitality beneath its surface. Are these the seeds of the plants previously known as 'rock crystal flowers'?"

"But why can I sense a part of the power of the 'Abyss' in it? Elemental power and the power of the Abyss should not coexist in the same life form."

Nashida recalled her discovery and asked uncertainly.

"Yes, that's the problem."

Lin Feng nodded and affirmed Nashida's discovery.

"You also know that there is always some unknown power of the abyss in my body."

"During the previous landform transformation, when I was connected to the Heart of God, these powers of the abyss increased my power limit in a way that I don't quite understand yet, allowing me to suppress the changes in the entire Xumi's earth veins with my own strength, making the implementation of the entire plan much smoother."

He paused, and after the little grass god understood, he continued:

"——And this seed is a mutant that was spawned by the two powers of authority and the power of the abyss at that time. Because the power level involved is extremely high, its strength far exceeds the original design and even reaches the level of a god's followers."

"It is like this now only because of my order. It is temporarily in dormancy. I will let it loosen some of the cover-up of its power. You can feel it and see."

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After receiving a large amount of information in a short period of time, the Little Grass God did not respond for a while and fell into deep thought.
After a moment, after another careful investigation, she spoke in disbelief:

"The power of this seed is indeed extremely strong, and the power of the abyss in it is completely different from what I know. It seems to be like divine power, with some of your personal will."

".Is this also due to your own ability to break through the established rules?"

After noticing Nashida's doubts, Lin Feng nodded and explained:

"You are right. The power of the abyss on it actually comes entirely from my transformation. It is a power controlled by my will, just like the elemental authority."

"In other words, this kind of abyss power is no longer the same as before, an existence that ordinary creatures cannot understand at all. Its source has completely become me, not the abyss."

After a brief pause, he gave his own conclusion after thinking:

"——That is to say, under such characteristics, if my will is strong enough to resist the first wave of infection from the Abyss, then I may be able to shake the foundation of the Abyss. In the subsequent process, I can deconstruct the incomprehensible "forbidden knowledge" into a form of power that can be accepted by this world through my role as a transfer."

Lin Feng gave his final conclusion in the surprised eyes of Nashida.
The important information that supports his theory is the detailed information about the seed on the system:

[Individual information: Demon God’s creation - Elemental plant - Rock Crystal Flower (special individual)]

Level: 90 (In an accident, the power of the abyss at your disposal participated in the collision and fusion of the two elemental powers in perfect proportion. As a poor imitation of your existence, it was born in this world in a very coincidental form.)
Attribute: Grass/Rock

词条：元素转换、地脉转移、岩石创造9、高速再生9、坚固躯体8、元素亲和·草8、元素亲和·岩8、遁地7、根系移动5、休眠

mood:--

Friendly: 100 (Due to its own life form, it cannot give birth to higher intelligence. You have absolute control over it and are the source of its existence.)
This plant was clearly infected by the power of the abyss, but this power, which originally belonged to the outside world, completely lost its filthy characteristics under Lin Feng's will after leaving him.
Not only did it not cause any harm to other individuals, but by chance it greatly strengthened the plant, even allowing it, a functional plant originally used for road construction, to possess power close to that of a god's followers.

Although this ability to transform poison into tonic and eliminate the influence of the abyss is useless in most cases, it can only be said to be a pleasant surprise that it allows Xumi to gain a mid-to-high-end combat power this time.

But this accident proved that Lin Feng possessed the ability to deconstruct the abyss, eliminating his worries when using the power of the abyss.

After all, Xumi's foundation was originally one of the strongest among the seven countries. The painful lesson of its explosion on the spot due to King Chi's actions is still vivid in people's minds.

It is obvious that the Red King has the same resistance to the abyss as himself, and he has actually gained a lot of benefits from exploring the abyss.

But one cannot always let the world pay the price for one's personal gains. If the world really runs into problems because of exploring the power of the abyss, it will be a headache.

It is for this reason that Lin Feng has always been cautious when dealing with the power of the abyss.

And now, since the power of the abyss overflowing from him will not cause a disaster regarding "forbidden knowledge" like the Scarlet King, on the contrary, it can be regarded as a rare opportunity for those creatures that receive it by chance.

Then, when he later comes into contact with the abyss or purifies the infection, he can act with confidence.

(End of this chapter)