[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

Walking along the street, the real Sumeru City was obviously much larger than the map in the game, but with the help of some key landmarks, Chao Ke was not lost.

In fact, this act of finding similarities is quite amusing.

The building on the left is probably the office of the Vizier, representing the council that manages various administrative matters in the Grand Bazaar and the surrounding area.

Yes, logically speaking.

Walk forward a little further, and to your right and above, you'll find the Adventurers' Guild of Sumeru.

Of course, while shopping, Chao Ke did not forget his main purpose for coming to Xumi.

Obtain recipes from Sumeru City.

The recipes in Sumeru City mainly come from three sources: the Lan Bar De Tavern, the Puss Pa Café, and the Church Liaison Officer A. Fendi.

Since he was going to wait for Farusian at the Lambad Tavern that evening, Chao Ke decided to leave it for last and instead try his luck at the Pusper Cafe and the Church Liaison Officer Affendi.

However, as he passed a fork in the road, Chao Ke's gaze fell upon a notice board on the side of the street.

"Why don't we stop and take a look? We still have plenty of time..."

Perhaps it's human nature to join in the fun. Without hesitating for a few seconds, Chao Ke stood in front of the notice board and began to read.

Hmm, this one is a job posting, this one is a scholar seeking help, huh?! This one is a request for marriage! And there are actually quite a few responses???

Chao Ke didn't understand, but he was deeply shocked.

However, upon reaching the end of the notice board, Chao Ke actually discovered a comment from a familiar character in an academic journal.

Some selfish people simply cannot comprehend the ultimate form of wisdom. Even if every scholar claims a place in the vast halls of knowledge, we must still understand... this world is constructed by humanity, not just knowledge. Without people as the vessel, even the most profound knowledge has no place to reside... Worldly values, by being prefixed with the term "worldly," inevitably possess their own meaning. Denying common meaning does not mean that niche opinions will occupy the center of the halls of knowledge. Just like architectural aesthetics, aesthetics is never subjective but rather an objective perspective, meant to be judged by the human heart. The value of art cannot be diminished simply because a few individuals cannot appreciate it.

[To see one's own body as a vessel for scholarship is a misunderstanding of a learner. Understand that the brilliance of truth never exists because of any one person. Whether observed or read, truth remains unchanged. Overly relying on a vessel is to expose oneself, a manifestation of a lack of self-confidence. Furthermore, if an individual has sufficient confidence in their beliefs, they will not dwell on the concept of the group or constantly mention it. Truth does not change because of the number of people. I dare say that I need no companions; I myself am sufficient to uphold my truth!]

Chao Ke's lips twitched. He had just finished reading a news article about Yi, and now another one had appeared...

However, to be fair, it's not uncommon to see these two having such a passionate chat on the Grass Kingdom forum.

Judging from the information published, the timeframe should be around the time when the two had a falling out after collaborating on academic research.

Well, Chao Ke vaguely remembers that the two of them seemed to be researching ancient Sumeru architecture, ancient Sumeru runes, and linguistics.

But the research direction isn't the main point; the main point is the fun this research generates.

In recognition of the research group's contributions to the academic community, the official Xumi organization awarded them a substantial prize.

A large research base was allocated to it.

And the share of assets that Kawei and Elhesen were entitled to eventually turned into the house where Elhesen lived in the story by a series of coincidences.

However, when it came time to allocate the property, the person in charge of the house refused his half, so the house ended up in the name of Eerhesen.

Later, Kawei went bankrupt while building the Casa Zare Palace and was taken in by Eerhesen by chance.

Fate's boomerang has somehow returned to its starting point...

However, whether or not to charge rent to Kavi has become a very interesting topic facing Elhaisen.

Judging from the origin of this house, it reflects the efforts made by Kawei. Making Kawei pay for it would be somewhat inconsistent with the spirit of scholarship.

However, from a legal and sociological perspective, Kawei voluntarily relinquished his share of the property. Now that he is living here, he should rightfully pay the corresponding rent.

And in the end...

Al Haisen not only chose to collect rent from Kawei as required by law, but also left housework and other daily chores to him.

Yes, pleasure.

Chapter 57 Pusper Cafe

After enjoying the amusement on this message board, Chao Ke began his day's activities.

The primary target was Enteka at Pusper Café.

Walking up Baoshang Street, it took quite a while before I finally saw the outline of the coffee shop.

Pusper Cafe is situated on a much higher elevation than I had imagined.

Stepping inside, Pusper Cafe is decorated with an artistic flair, its floor made up of beautifully patterned carpets of different colors.

In the center of the café, a magnificent fountain sprays water, reminiscent of Fontainebleau.

Chao Ke's gaze didn't linger on the buildings; instead, it went straight to the bar counter of Pusper Cafe.

"call---"

Chao Ke breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, it was Enteka standing on the stage, not someone else.

The main issue is that Enteka's title in the game is "Acting Manager," not "Owner of the Cafe."

Before entering the café, Chao Ke was also worried that Enteka had not yet joined the Pusper Café.

In retrospect, that worry was unnecessary.

Chao Ke walked straight to the coffee shop counter, and Enteka noticed the customer approaching and quickly spoke up.

"Welcome! I'm Enteka, a staff member at Pusper Café. Would you like a good cup of coffee to energize you for the whole day?"

"Hmm, I'll have a drink."

"Since you're a new customer, why don't you tell me your preferences so I can recommend a suitable coffee for you?"

"Okay, my taste is..."

After ordering coffee, Chao Ke also ordered several desserts from the shop: [Rose Milk Paste], [Mille-feuille], [Honey Gold Fruit Pastry], [Date Coconut Honey], and a cup of [Padishala Pudding].

These five desserts are all dishes waiting to be unlocked in the system's [Food Encyclopedia].

Being able to taste the local chef's work firsthand will greatly benefit my ability to recreate it in the future.

Since most of the desserts Chao Ke ordered could be prepared in advance, the food was served very quickly.

Even before the coffee was served, most of the desserts had already been served, except for one dish, "Honey Gold Fruit Tea," which was still being prepared.

Smelling the sweet aroma emanating from the four desserts in front of him, Chao Ke remarked that the blood sugar of these Sumeru people must be quite high.

First, take a piece from the plate of date and honey candy and put it in your mouth.

Yes, the filling of this dessert is quite rich. Dates, almonds, chopped nuts, and Sumi sesame paste are cleverly mixed together, creating a rather wonderful taste that brings diners multiple layers of surprise.

Speaking of which, there is a dessert in the Winter Solstice Kingdom that is similar in recipe to this [Date and Coconut Honey], only the flavor is slightly different.

The people of both countries naturally believe that their own honey is the best in all of Teyvat, and they have argued about it quite a bit.

In the previous few years, my older sister frequently traveled between Zhidong and Fontainebleau, and she often brought Zhidong snacks for Chaoke.

Based on purely subjective factors, Chao Ke believes that the honey from Zhidong Kingdom is the most delicious!

After Chao Ke finished eating the whole plate of date and honey, the staff at Pusper Cafe finally brought Chao Ke's coffee to the table.

Chao Ke held the coffee to his nose, gently stirred it with his hand, and inhaled its dry aroma.

Even before taking a sip, Chao Ke could tell that the quality of this coffee was not low.

Speaking of which, the quality of Sumi coffee beans is quite good, and many coffee shops in Fontaine use Sumi coffee beans.

The bitterness and oiliness of the coffee relieved the previous sweetness on his taste buds, and Chao Ke cheered up, deciding to finish the remaining dishes on the table as well.

The Rose Milk Paste and the Patty Salan Pudding tasted quite good.

The former tastes similar to An Mouxi from my previous life, and with dried rose petals and crushed nuts, it's quite pleasant to eat.

The latter is made by solidifying milk, gelatin, sugar, and the juice of petals from Patishalan and Sumeru roses, which can be considered a top-of-the-line version of jelly.

However, the two dishes, [Thousand-Layer Pastry] and [Honey Gold Fruit Pastry], really gave Chao Ke a major headache.

One is a mixture of honey, syrup, butter, flour, and nuts; the other is similar to the Spanish churros from my previous life, with a cup of syrup drizzled over the fried dough.

Looking at this sickeningly sweet treat, Chao Ke, who had already eaten quite a few desserts, was really unable to enjoy it anymore.

Fortunately, the man sitting next to Chao Ke was a burly mercenary. After exchanging a few words with him, Chao Ke readily accepted Chao Ke's suggestion.

Chao Ke used a brand new set of cutlery to take a small amount of each of the untouched "Thousand-Layer Pastry" and "Honey Gold Fruit Pastry" for tasting, leaving the rest to be devoured by the mercenary giant.

In this way, Chao Ke achieved his goal of appreciating the food without wasting it.

After paying the bill, Chao Ke returned to the front desk of Pusper Cafe and looked at Enteka.

"Sir, thank you for your support. Is there anything else you need?"

After pondering for a moment, Chao Ke pointed to the dessert menu at Pusper Cafe and said.

"I'd like to purchase the recipes for these five desserts from your restaurant. Can you make that decision?"

"Ah...? Excuse me, sir, could you please wait a moment while I go and fetch the manager?"

"Well, as soon as possible."

Fortunately, Enteka didn't keep Chao Ke waiting long and soon led a middle-aged man into the café.

"This is the customer who wants to buy dessert recipes."

Enteka introduced Chao Ke to the boss.

What followed was normal business negotiation. Since Chao Ke only wanted the version handwritten by Enteka and promised not to sell it in Sumeru City, the negotiation went exceptionally smoothly.

Even the licensing fee was only a symbolic charge of a few hundred thousand yuan from the owner of Pusper Cafe.

It's not even a tenth of the labor compensation Chao Ke gave to Senior Falushan...

After Chao Ke left.

The owner of Pusper Cafe looked at the clerk, Enteka, with a puzzled expression and asked.

"Why did that person specifically ask for your recipe, and not the version from the coffee shop's kitchen?"

"Well... I don't know either. I only know a little about how to make those desserts, so they definitely can't compare to what our kitchen produces."

"Hmm, what a strange person. By the way, since you wrote this recipe and it doesn't have much to do with the version used in the restaurant's kitchen, consider this money your bonus for this month."

"Huh? But, but..."

"Haha, don't refuse. Do a good job, I have high hopes for you, and I might even give you the position of acting store manager in the future!"

"Ah?! Thank you, boss!"