People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 338 Wendy: What? There's a snack? Old man, you're so nice to me!

In the evening, in the northwest corner of Liyue Harbor, in the backyard of Bubu House.

Among the diners at the table as usual,
A certain bard dressed in green had a very good appetite, perhaps because he had been drinking less recently.

Seeing that the food in front of him had been eaten, he simply stood up and took away a piece of braised pork ribs in front of Lin Feng.
Although he didn't know why his friend's eyes always stayed on him inexplicably,
But Wendy, who felt that her plan was flawless and would never be exposed, shook her head and did not take the matter to heart.

——The traveler and her companions are both very special. Almost all divination abilities in Teyvat will be greatly reduced when used on the two of them.
Even though the old man is known as the ancestor of all immortals, he is also proficient in divination,
But as long as the two travelers don't tell the old man everything after meeting him, no one will know what he did.

But for some reason, I always have an inexplicable ominous premonition in my heart.

Wendy paused while picking up the food and started to wonder if there was any mistake she had not thought of.

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In fact, in the entire Liyue Harbor, there was probably only a large area near the residence of my new friend where I could not find any information.
I remember that in the morning, the traveler and the old man seemed to have just passed by that area briefly.
!!!

My heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.
Seeing that Baizhu and Qiqi had already gone to see patients, there was no one else in the backyard except a few gods.

Wendy paused for a moment, then finished the meal in two bites. She thought it would be a good idea to test the old man's reaction now.

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He picked up the teacup and took a sip of the tea beside him.

A certain Mondstadt wine drinker pretended to be unaware of what had happened, turned to Zhongli, and spoke with real emotion:
"——Huh! After eating so many delicious foods, it turns out that the food you cook is the best!"

"——Thanks to the hangover tea you made for me last time, my appetite has improved a lot recently.

It's rare to have such delicious food, but I'm only 50% full at most.

Since everyone has nothing to do, how about you help me cook some food for dinner?"

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Play dumb for a while and observe the old man's reaction to you.
I have made this kind of request for extra meals before.
If the old man already knew what I had done, he would definitely not be as polite as usual.

".Hmm? Not full?"

".That's fine. It just so happens that there are still quite a few ingredients left. It should be more than enough to prepare a meal for you."

As if a little surprised by Wendy's request at this moment, Zhongli paused slightly, and then his tone became more gentle.

Wendy: “.”

Phew, I was so scared, I thought I was really exposed.
Seeing that the old man seemed friendlier than usual, he must be feeling guilty about giving me sobering tea, right?

If I had known that the old man would think this way, I would have asked them to send some ordinary seafood.
After a little exploration, I found that everything was normal.
It seemed that the old man's mood became a little better after hearing her request. Wendy immediately put aside some of the doubts in her heart, thinking that she must have been overthinking.

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I let out a long sigh and decided to bury what I had done deep in my heart, and never talk about it even if I get drunk in the future.
A certain Mondstadt wine drinker also returned to his normal state, as if he suddenly remembered something, and asked curiously:
".Speaking of which, at the Guiliyuan banquet a few days ago, weren't all the dishes there made by that stove demon god?

With your relationship with the old man, you should be able to get one or two clones, right? Why don't you ask them to come to Bubulu to help with the cooking?"

——He had already seen the Guoba clones of Lin Feng and Nashida,

The last time he visited them, he was so envious when he saw the two little ones who could help with cleaning and cooking that even the wine in the glass didn’t smell so good.

And according to the relationship between the old man and this person, no matter how hard he tried, he would definitely be able to get one or two clones. If there were any extra ones, maybe he could even...
Zhongli saw through Wendy's thoughts at a glance and shook his head in his heart, but his tone remained the same as usual, without any change:
". Compared with the previous name of stove or Marcosius, now people prefer the name of Guoba.

On weekdays, you can just call me "Guoba" like that little girl. "

".As for whether I have obtained the clone it gave me, of course I have."

"--That"

Wendy's eyes lit up, and she seemed eager to ask something.

"Haha, there is only one. Even for a demon god, an avatar that can exist for a long time is very special.
Given the stove's current state, if it's split too much it will affect its rest, so I'm afraid I can't give you one."

Shaking his head, thinking that the guy in front of him was really easy to guess what he was thinking, Zhongli decisively broke Wendy's fantasy.

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After a brief pause, thinking about the other party's initiative to ask for "snacks", Zhongli saw through the pretended look of disappointment at a glance.

But in line with the concept of hospice care, I still introduced:

".Since you have tasted the dishes from the banquet a few days ago, you should know that my old friend's cooking skills are truly superb.
It would be great to let it help prepare meals.

But since my old friend also intends to hide his identity like you and me, it is a bit strange that another "potstick" suddenly appears for no reason."

".However, considering that the stove is close to people's livelihood, cooking more meals is also good for it.

So in two days, I will find a way to introduce the clone I got to everyone in Bubulu, and it will probably be responsible for daily meals from now on."

Although I don’t hate cooking, it would be a great thing if there was a chef who loves cooking to help me.
Thinking that he would be able to work with this old friend after a long absence, Zhongli's mood obviously improved a lot.

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"——It's almost time. If we leave the ingredients for a while longer, they might become stale.

Wendy, since you are still hungry and want to have a snack, come over here.

It is best to keep the original flavor of the best ingredients. It is rare that you have taken the initiative to make such a request. I will try my best to use these ingredients to help you make more "delicacies". "

He stood up and walked towards the kitchen.
As if hoping that Wendy would come over and watch the cooking process, Zhongli also extended an invitation to Jiumengzi who was sitting at a certain seat.

"Huh?! Top-quality ingredients? Wow, old man, you are so nice to me!"

"Hey, old man, wait for me, I'll be right there!"

I was just planning to test it out, but who knew there would be such an unexpected surprise.

I am very curious about what other high-quality ingredients can be treated so solemnly by such a knowledgeable old man.
Wendy also turned around to look at Lin Feng, Nashida and Ruota who were completely full at the table, and the words "Don't envy me" were almost written on her face.

Lin Feng: "Don't worry, I'm definitely not envious.
This kitchen is probably easier to get into than to get out, Wendy, you're on your own.

I found that a drunkard seemed to have completely misunderstood Zhongli's reaction.
I have never seen anyone happily jump into the hole they dug for themselves.
Lin Feng could only shake his head and cast a look with some pity.

"Dong dong!"

"boom!"

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A moment later, a golden barrier rose from the perimeter of the kitchen.
Several collision sounds from inside to outside also reached Lin Feng's ears.

And when the barrier was completely formed, with the sound and scene completely isolated from the inside and outside, all the noise returned to silence again.

".What happened?"

"Why do I feel like the God of Wind is like a cat that has fallen into a trap and wants to escape? Should we go and take a look?"

I don't know the cause and effect of the incident.

Nashida, who had no idea what was going on inside, tilted her head and asked curiously.

".I remember that you, Nashida, don't like seafood either, right?
Especially those species that live in the deep sea, it seems that just seeing the food made from them makes you feel uncomfortable? "

Facing the question from the little guy next to me,

Lin Feng, who usually speaks his mind, looked at the pair of clear green eyes and did not answer directly. Instead, he asked a question that seemed a little ambiguous.

"Hmm? That's true, but does it have anything to do with what's happening now?"

Nashida was even more confused.

".That's right, then I suggest you don't go there.
Since Ruo Tuo has gone to help, I think it would be better if you don’t watch that kind of scene.”

Shaking his head, knowing that if the little fellow's curiosity was not satisfied, Nashida would be very uncomfortable. Lin Feng also tried to summarize the current situation:

"——In general, the old man is probably just feeding himself Wendy's favorite ingredients. This guy deserves it."

"——If you are interested in dishes like raw deep-sea octopus or octopus tentacles with cheese, you can come and have a look."

"——Not interested!!!"

Just hearing the name of the dish makes me feel a sticky feeling.

Confident that she was not interested in the wriggling tentacles and mucus, Nashida shook her head decisively, as if she was afraid of being late for even a second.

After a while,

The golden barrier still hadn't dispersed, and with Ruota helping to cover it up, the strange phenomenon here would not be discovered by people outside.

Although it is not clear what happened inside.
But Lin Feng looked at Nashida who seemed to like this kind of playful atmosphere, so he didn't plan to just sit there and wait:

".Speaking of which, if the original plan is followed, you will be returning to Xumi soon, right?"

"——If you can get used to remote work, would you like to go to Mondstadt with me?"

!!!

The little guy's eyes lit up for a moment, seeming to be very moved by the suggestion.
But as if he had thought of something, he finally shook his head gently:

".During my time in Liyue, I had a lot of fun.
If I have the chance, I would also like to visit that ‘free’ country.”

".But this moment is too special.
Not only do you have things you have to do,

Xumi is still in a period of rapid change and development, and it will take some time for it to enter a stable state.
So, let’s forget about going to Mondstadt together this time.”

I am very happy to have the opportunity to come to Liyue this time.

Nashida felt that considering the time span of the gods, she did not need to be too anxious about the remaining countries.
Since the operation of Xumi still needs the guidance of gods,

So Nashida felt that what she should really do was to ensure the stable development of the country when the other god was away so that he didn't have to worry about it.

"Is that so? That's fine."

".Then I'll take you over for a visit after I finish my work in Mondstadt."

Knowing that the life of gods is very long, even Nashida, who looks very young, has a very different concept of time from ordinary people.
Now, in our interactions, I have come to understand the perspectives of some immortals.
Lin Feng also thought that taking a break after a fun trip was a good choice:

——After all, Teyvat is so small that it wouldn't take much effort to visit every corner of the seven kingdoms.

When I have finished all the preparations for doomsday, I will still have time to play a game happily.

"Haha, then I'll look forward to that day."

After hearing Lin Feng's words, Nashida's eyes curved.
It seemed that compared to going to Mondstadt for a trip, she was happier to receive such a promise.

".Tomorrow the team of the Ministry of Education will set out from Xumi.
The road conditions in Xumi are very good, and the Miaolun Sect has also developed a number of vehicles suitable for this situation. Under normal circumstances, it doesn't take much time to reach Liyue.
But after all, we are going to build a brand new branch.

Although most of the engineering equipment and materials are stored in the prototypes you use to practice the cave art, the materials used for construction are not ordinary civil engineering bricks and stones.
But if we look at the time, it will probably still take two days.”

Now that she had decided to return to work, Nashida turned her attention to the real business.
Among the seven countries, the land area of ​​each country is not too small.

A convoy like this one carrying a lot of supplies would still take some time to move, even if the Miaolun Sect used technology that was still in the experimental stage.

"It takes about two days from the Ministry of Education to Liyue? This speed is still acceptable.
However, as a commercial country, Liyue's road planning has been used by people for thousands of years, and it is difficult to change it in a short period of time.

I'm afraid it will take much longer to get from here to Mondstadt."

I vaguely felt that after leaving the range of Xumi and Liyue Qianyan Army,

You might even run into a few robbery groups or mercenaries along the way.

Lin Feng, who has not yet officially set out on the journey, has already begun to think about how he should appropriately slack off when the time comes.

(End of this chapter)