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

"Not entirely. Legend has it that in ancient times, when even the Geo Archon was still young, a celestial star fell from the wasteland west of Liyue."

"The impact of the falling star turned the wasteland into a huge abyss."

Farusan realized, "The Abyss of Layered Rocks is that wasteland?"

Chao Ke nodded and continued his story.

"After the celestial star fell, countless beautiful gems and precious stones grew from it, inexhaustible and giving rise to Liyue's mining industry for the next thousand years. According to the ancient Liyue book, The Stone Book, the people of Liyue at that time relied on the gifts of the celestial star, and there was no one poor even if they traveled thousands of miles away."

Farusan looked at Chao Ke with surprise, her expression somewhat astonished.

"I never imagined that you had anything else on your mind besides eating and sex."

Chao Ke's expression froze for a moment, then he lightly patted the girl's buttocks, "How dare you talk to your teacher like that?"

After performing the movement with effortless grace, Chao Ke took off running. The smoothness of her movements left Farusan stunned for a few seconds.

Realizing what was happening, Falushan immediately activated her Divine Eye to the fullest extent and chased after Chao Ke's figure.

He gritted his teeth and shouted, "You better run faster, or I'll be done for if I catch you!"

"Haha, catch up with me first, and if you do, I'll let you have your way!"

.......

After leaving the Glazed Peak, Chao Ke led Farusan towards the territory of Liyue.

Throughout the journey, the two maintained a sense of tension and relaxation.

There were both non-stop rushes through the night and moments spent pausing amidst the magnificent landscapes of Liyue, spending the entire day on the mountain peaks, smiling as they watched the morning clouds and evening glow.

In the gentle sunset of Liyue, a gust of wind swept by, and Chao Ke reached out and put his arm around Falushan's waist.

Farusan trembled slightly but did not break free.

The moonlight that night was truly beautiful.

.......

The two, traveling through the mountains of Liyue, actually encountered a strange and serendipitous encounter during their journey.

"Boo! Hah! Hah!"

Several sharp whooshing sounds rang out in the mountains and forests. Chao Ke and Farusan exchanged a glance and decided to go forward to see what was going on.

"who?!!"

Hearing footsteps coming from the forest, Yelan immediately drew her bow and strung it. The water elemental power she controlled transformed into threads that intertwined with the arrow.

Her eyes were fixed on the jungle until Chao Ke and Farusan appeared before her.

"Please don't be nervous. We were just passing by when we heard the commotion and wanted to come and check it out."

"Oh? Really?"

Ye Lan looked at Chao Ke, her brows furrowed deeply.

After a moment's thought, he dissipated his elemental power and put down the bow and arrow.

"This is my secluded mountain retreat. Outsiders are not welcome. Please leave as soon as possible if there is no other reason."

After saying that, Ye Lan ignored Chao Ke and the other person and continued her previous training.

Chao Ke, with his keen eyesight, noticed that blood was still dripping from Ye Lan's fingertips.

An archer must have practiced with all his might, day and night, to have his ten fingers stained with blood.

Chao Ke smiled and said to Ye Lan.

"Guests are guests, and refusing to see them is not how we Liyue people should behave. Why don't you brew us a cup of fragrant tea, so we can have a good chat? It will not only quench our thirst but may also ease our host's worries."

"Oh?"

Ye Lan released the bow and arrow, her eyes scrutinizing Chao Ke with great interest.

"Does the Fools of Fontaine offer services to resolve psychological problems? Lord Asako, the adjutant of the Fools' fourth executive officer?"

Seeing that his identity had been exposed, Chao Ke didn't show any surprise, but Farusan, who was standing next to him, was quite astonished.

"How will you know I can't help people solve their psychological problems if you don't try, Miss Yelan?"

In response, Chao Ke revealed Ye Lan's real name, creating a hint of tension between them.

“Interesting. Please come over, both of you. My cabin may be humble, but I do have a few cups of tea.”

After saying this, Ye Lan put away the crossbow in her hand and gestured for Chao Ke and the other person to come to her home as guests.

He pulled the absent-minded Falushan aside and whispered in her ear.

"I'll explain the Fools' affair to you when they come out."

"Ah."

.......

Inside the secluded wooden cabin where Yelan lives.

The small wooden tea table was already a bit cramped after three people sat down, which showed that even when the host was meeting with others, there were probably only one or two people.

Chao Ke and Farusan sat together, while Ye Lan prepared tea for them.

She poured a pot of the clear spring water from the mountains, and after it boiled, Ye Lan first added some Yunlai Baihao tea leaves. Once the aroma of the tea filled the air, she glanced at Falushan next to Chao Ke.

After hesitating for a moment, Yelan poured a cup of strong tea for Farusan.

Next, the brewed tea was poured into a fairness cup (tea dispenser), and a ceramic jar was taken out from the cabinet next to it.

Use a spoon to scoop some red and purple powder from the jar, sprinkle it into the fairness cup, and gently stir to mix it evenly with the Yunlai Baihao tea.

Then Ye Lan picked up the fairness cup, poured herself a cup first, and then poured a cup for Chao Ke under Chao Ke's gaze.

Seemingly to reassure Chao Ke, Ye Lan took a small sip herself first.

He closed his eyes and savored the tea, his expression relaxed, as if the tea were truly a fragrant and exquisite beverage, which aroused the curiosity of Falushan, who was standing next to Chao Ke.

However, Chao Ke, who was already familiar with Ye Lan's character information in his previous life, understood.

What exactly was that red and purple powder she just added?

The red stuff is the powder from Jueyun Pepper, and the purple stuff is the powder from the glass bag.

The taste of these two things mixed together probably won't be too pleasant.

Sure enough, when Chao Ke took a bite, he almost spat it out.

Night Orchid's taste is probably even stronger than Barbara's.

That makes sense, after all, one of Barbara's main reasons for liking spicy food is to stay alert, and this Miss Yelan seems to have a bit of a masochistic tendency...

After exchanging pleasantries, Ye Lan began to ask questions.

"I wonder if this adjutant has any advice for my current mental state?"

"If I'm not mistaken, Miss Yelan's current psychological distress is that she doesn't want her actions to affect ordinary people."

As Chao Ke spoke, he poured the tea from his teacup out the window, and then, taking advantage of Fiona's inattention, stole her teacup and shared half with himself.

Ye Lan ignored Chao Ke's little actions and looked at him with a serious expression, saying each word clearly.

"The intelligence level of your Fools is truly beyond my expectations."

Chao Ke took a punch from Falushan, but his face remained calm and composed as he looked at Ye Lan and said.

"This information is not in the possession of the Fools, but mine. However, I agree with your idea that the work of special intelligence officers should not involve ordinary people. Not only would it result in too many losses, but it would also be difficult to obtain special intelligence."

"Oh? You agree with me? So this is your psychotherapy?"

"Of course not. My psychological treatment for you is... how about you start dating?"

"puff!"

This dramatic turn of events caused Ye Lan to spit out a mouthful of tea. Staring into Chao Ke's eyes, she realized that he didn't seem to be joking.

"Are you serious about this suggestion?"

"Of course, and I've even found you a partner."

"Who is it? You're not trying to volunteer yourself, are you? I advise you not to get into that idea."

As soon as Ye Lan finished speaking, Chao Ke didn't react much, but Farusan reacted quite strongly.

She silently reached out her dark hand and placed it on the soft flesh of Chao Ke's waist, as if something bad would happen if Chao Ke's answer did not satisfy her.

"Haha, you're joking, of course it wasn't me."

Chao Ke grabbed Farusan's black hand and gently pulled her into his arms.

On the surface, Chao Ke still looked directly into Ye Lan's eyes and said with a serious expression.

"The romantic partner I recommend to you is named Shen He, who is the disciple of the True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng."

"what?"

Ye Lan was taken aback. "I don't know this person."

"It's okay, trust me, the only thing separating you two from getting married is getting to know each other."

"Also, please persuade Shen He to stop targeting my book!"

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Chapter 65 But at least for now, I choose to believe you.

After leaving Yelan's residence, Chao Ke held Farusan's hand the whole time and did not let go.

When the two reached a flat area, Farusan finally couldn't hold back any longer. She led Chao Ke to sit down on a patch of grass and asked him a question.

"Are you really a member of the Fools? I learned about their actions in recent years through the Void Terminal when I was in Sumeru City... They don't seem like good people."

Chao Ke smiled faintly, interlaced Farusan's fingers with his own, and held them in his palm.

"So, in your mind, I'm already a good person? No longer that perverted sex fiend?"

Fiona pouted. "You know what I mean."

Chao Ke sighed and looked at Farusan beside him.