Be a legal businessman in Liyue!

But he still works like an ox or a horse, never having a moment to rest.

In order to maintain his income, he has to keep busy.

When can I live like Lao Deng?

However, when I think about the fact that Lao Deng worked for 3,700 years before retiring, I don’t seem so envious.

“New products must either be impossible to replicate or be extremely popular.”

“Also, it must be a high value-added product.”

I thought about it over and over again, but couldn't come up with any good solution.

I was in a daze and actually fell asleep.

……

When Wang Que opened his eyes again, it was already the next morning.

I was wet last night and painting today, the whole city is filled with a fresh air that is better than ambergris.

Open the window, and fresh air enters the room with the breeze. The air becomes clear, and the fragrance of grass, trees and soil replaces the dull atmosphere in the room.

The yellowish morning light shines through the gaps between the windows. It's a good day today.

Out of the guest room,

He went to the front desk to ask, and found out that Lan Yu and others had gotten up earlier than him and had already left.

Since Lan Yu and others have already left, there is naturally no need for him to stay any longer.

After checking out of the room and replenishing some dry food and water, Wang Que set off again.

……

Guiliyuan and Dihuazhou are separated by the Bishui River.

Not long after setting out from the Qianyan military camp, Wang Que saw the bridge across the Bishui River.

Standing outside the bridge, looking into the distance.

Not far away across the bridge is the famous Wangshu Inn.

The main body of the inn stands on a giant rock pillar, the surface of which is covered with traces of weathering and vines, highlighting the vicissitudes of thousands of years.

The building adopts a stacked eaves structure with a viewing platform on the top. Traditional Liyue copper bells are hung on the eaves, ringing softly in the wind.

The waterwheel-driven freight elevator serves as the core of vertical transportation. The wooden machinery and the rock pillars are seamlessly integrated, making people marvel at its ingenuity and craftsmanship.

I have to say that the location of Wangshu Inn is excellent.

From an environmental perspective,

Below the inn is the Dihuazhou shallow wetland, surrounded by swaying reeds and crisscrossing river networks. The water is shrouded in mist, creating a poetic atmosphere like a "landscape painting".

The northwest side is adjacent to the rushing waterfall. The sound of the water contrasts with the tranquility of the inn. When the moonlight pours down at night, the reflection of the rock pillars looks like an immortal bathing in the moonlight.

Even if it is just a tourist attraction, Wangshu Inn is extremely excellent.

Of course, Wang Que also knew that the significance of Wangshu Inn's existence was definitely not just a tourist attraction.

This place is located in Dihua Island in the north of Liyue. It is a must-pass node on the land route from Mondstadt to Liyue. Caravans and travelers all need to rest and replenish supplies here. It can be called the "crossroads of the continent of Teyvat."

Relying on the rich water resources and biological communities of Dihuazhou, the inn has become a transit station for fish and medicinal materials, and a large number of caravans trade Liyue specialties here.

The towering rock pillars provide a natural observation point from which one can overlook the terraced fields of Qingce Mountain and the Fairy Peak of Jueyunjian on a clear day. It also serves both defensive and navigational functions.

It was mentioned in the game that Wangshu Inn is an intelligence point for Ningguang.

It can be said that if Ningguang controls this place, she will control the intelligence of land traffic between Liyue and Mondstadt, and also control the transportation bottleneck and strategic barrier of Liyue's northern border.

Wang Que did not use a large number of Dunjia talismans to travel as he did on the first day.

Instead, we hurried on our way while enjoying the scenery after the rain.

By the time he arrived at Wangshu Inn, it was already noon.

It was also a coincidence that it was lunch time.

The chef of Wangshu Inn is Yan Xiao.

This is a chef whose cooking skills are not inferior to Xiangling's.

Wang Que thought he didn't have any special hobbies.

But the only thing he couldn't deny was eating.

When he met Xiangling in Liyue Harbor, he would definitely go to Wanmin Hall for dinner unless he really had no time.

Just for a bite of delicious food.

Of course, when he arrived at Wangshu Inn, what Wang Que wanted to try most was almond tofu.

Apart from anything else, I just want to know how delicious the dishes that the Demon-Subduing Great Sage loves are.

"Almond tofu, vegetarian abalone, pork rolls stuffed with matsutake mushrooms, and a bowl of hot braised noodles with wild delicacies. Oh, and two servings of almond tofu, please."

Wang Que returned the menu to the maid.

When the maid heard Wang Que order two servings of almond tofu, she looked at him with a slight surprise, but didn't say much. She smiled and nodded.

"Okay, please wait, the food will be here soon."

Wang Que nodded and looked outside the inn.

He spent money to book a private room upstairs in the inn.

Apart from anything else, the view is really good.

With just a casual glance, the entire Dihuazhou is within sight.

"No wonder Xiao likes to stay here. The visibility here is indeed good. He can react immediately to any monsters that appear."

Wang Que looked around and couldn't help but sigh.

Chapter 76 Meeting Xingqiu Again

The food is served very quickly.

Soon, four dishes and a bowl of noodles arrived.

Set aside a separate portion of almond tofu.

Wang Que raised his head and said, "This delicacy is for the Great Sage Subduing Demons."

The sound was not loud, but Wang Que was sure that as long as Xiao was here, he would be able to hear it.

As for why not ask the Great Sage who subdues demons to come out and meet him?

The reason is very simple, Xiao will definitely not come out.

Xiao is now under the influence of demons and will hurt mortals if he gets close to them.

This is also the reason why Xiao is unwilling to enter Liyue Harbor.

Even if Wang Que said that he was very strong and could resist the evil spirits, Xiao would never come near him.

The Great Sage Conquering Demons has his own persistence.

Let’s leave the task of enlightening the Great Sage to Huangmao.

Just maintain the most basic respect.

Putting Xiao's almond tofu aside, Wang Que started to eat it without any hesitation.

Yan Xiao's craftsmanship is indeed good, not inferior to Xiang Ling's at all.

Almond tofu has a unique taste. Although it is called tofu, it is actually a dessert made from ground almonds.

The almond milk is not ground finely and then frozen.

There is a noticeable graininess after taking a sip of it. Wang Que couldn’t tell whether it was good or bad, but he thought it was okay.

Vegetarian abalone is a vegetarian dish with a rich flavor. In Yan Xiao's hands, with the help of the sauce, the matsutake mushrooms present a superior and high-end taste, as tender as scallops and as fresh as abalone, making it difficult to distinguish them from the real thing.

If Wang Que didn't know that this was vegetarian abalone, it would be difficult for him to tell the difference.

"It's said that Walnut has developed a new dish based on vegetarian abalone, called [The Great March of the Ghostly Army]. I wonder if I'll be lucky enough to try it."

Wang Que laughed as he thought about it.

Walnut's craftsmanship...I actually felt a little bit of anticipation.

Matsutake stuffed meat rolls are a fried meat dish. The minced meat is stuffed with matsutake and fried slowly over low heat, so that the matsutake is filled with the rich meat juice. Just the smell is enough to make you salivate.

He took a bite of the dish, then a mouthful of noodles, slurping them up with relish, not even noticing the sauce on the corners of his mouth.

In less than ten minutes, Wang Que had finished all three dishes.

Then he half leaned back in the chair with a happy look on his face.

"Full~burp~"

"Cool."

After a while of slumping over the meal, Wang Que got up and left. He was full and it was time to continue on his journey.

……

After Wang Que left, the maid did not come to clean up immediately.

When he ordered two servings of almond tofu, the maid probably knew what was going on.

As a maid at Wangshu Inn, she also works part-time as a spy for Ningguang.

It's no secret that the Great Demon-Slaying Sage Xiao lives here.

It's no secret that Xiao likes to eat almond tofu.

For people like Wang Que who specifically ordered two servings of almond tofu, they knew what was going on at a glance.

Inside the box, a dark blue aura flashed, and the almond tofu on the table disappeared.

The top floor of Wangshu Inn,

The Great Sage who conquers demons sat alone on the eaves.

A portion of almond tofu appeared in hand.

"Qing Ping Method..."

“Could it be a disciple from Gechenlang City?”

Xiao squinted his eyes slightly, looking at Wang Que's back as he left Wangshu Inn, recalling the past in his mind.

"That's not right. Aren't the disciples of Gechenlang City two little girls?"

"Forget it, I'll ask Gechenlangshi when I have the chance."

After thinking about it for a long time, Xiao still couldn't figure it out. He shook his head and stopped thinking about it and started eating.

For him, almond tofu is more of a memory than a delicacy.

……

The north-flowing Bishui River forms an open wetland here, with swaying golden reeds everywhere. In autumn, the rolling waves and the shallows reflecting the sky create the stunning scenery of "Water Reed Plain".

Starting from Wangshu Inn, you have to cross Dihuazhou to get to Shimen.

The road leading away from Dihuazhou is a stone bridge. The bluestone arch bridge across the river is covered with moss and has been there for some time.

There is a small shop next to the stone bridge. There is no hawking sound, but many people stop to rest.

This is a major transportation hub. Selling some tea and food here wouldn't make you rich, but it would definitely be enough to support your family.

Wang Que did not stop here, but continued forward.

After passing the last stone bridge of Dihuazhou, you will arrive at the Shimen area.

A giant natural rock gate spans the canyon, and the rock has a dark green texture, as if it was carved by divine power.

When passing through the stone gate, gusts of breeze blew, and the rock wall echoed with ethereal sounds, as if fairies were singing.

"Mmm, it's so cool."

A strange light appeared in Wang Que's eyes.