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

But what Ling Chaoke didn't expect was that the change in the thinking of Mond's group of alcoholics would happen much faster than he anticipated.

The first to arrive was Six-Fingered Joseph, the resident bard of [Angel's Gift].

He walked over with a glass of strong liquor, and first sincerely apologized to Yura, saying that the song he sang that night had been offensive.

After apologizing, he picked up a glass full of strong liquor and drank it all in one gulp in front of everyone.

"Eh?!!"

Yura, who had never faced such a situation before, panicked and quickly poured herself a drink to return the apology.

With Six-Fingered Joseph setting an example, some people in the tavern frowned, seemingly struggling with their own thoughts.

After a long while, she sighed, poured herself a full glass of strong liquor, and walked towards Yura.

Yura looked at the figure in front of her with surprise.

"You...you're the owner of that shop?"

The woman nodded in acknowledgment, "Not only... to be honest, I also requested the song 'Wine and Poetry in the Dark Alley' that Joseph sang tonight."

"Did you order this... No wonder."

Looking at the woman's appearance, Yura wasn't too surprised. After all, this proprietress was unusually hostile to the Lawrence family. After learning her surname, even if she raised the price, she refused to sell the goods to her.

"My previous actions were my mistakes, and now it seems ridiculous that I would blame a little girl for the sins committed by people hundreds of years ago."

As she spoke, the woman, quite boldly, downed the strong liquor in her glass in one gulp, and then...

The strong stimulation of the alcohol caused her to vomit most of it out instantly and cough violently, making quite an embarrassment.

The woman coughed as she spoke, "Young lady, cough cough, I'll pay for your drinks, cough cough! And remember to come to my shop next time, cough cough! I'll give you... a 20% discount, cough cough!"

"Thank you, are you alright?"

"It's nothing, cough cough. I did something bad tonight, so this little lesson is what I deserve."

The woman's relatively sincere apology drew applause from the crowd in the tavern.

Taking advantage of the atmosphere tonight, several more patrons who had treated Yura unfairly came to apologize.

The scene was unusually harmonious.

Chao Ke and Falushan sat to the side, observing this scene.

Flossan couldn't help but remark, "These drunkards in Mondstadt are quite something."

"Indeed, the change of wind direction went more smoothly than I expected. Perhaps, under the rule of the wind god, the hearts of the people of Mondstadt are just gentle breezes."

Chao Ke sized up Yura across from him. Her face was flushed, but the corners of her mouth were even harder to suppress than AK's, making her quite beautiful.

"Is it nice?"

"Well... it's just so-so."

Farussan curled her lip. "Tch, not honest at all."

Chao Ke chuckled dryly a few times, offering no explanation.

If I were to be honest, I'm afraid no one would be warming my bed tonight.

Sensing that the surveillance from upstairs had disappeared for a moment, it seemed that the person who had noticed Yura was about to get drunk had gone to find someone to come over.

As Chao Ke had predicted, a red figure ran into [Angel's Gift] a dozen minutes later.

Yes, the newcomer is none other than Mondstadt's flying champion, the newbie fire starter, and the number one wrench in the Thousand Watts, Amber.

Chapter 73 Question: What did the cavalry captain do?

Amber quickly walked to Yura's side and was startled by the pile of empty bottles on the table.

"Why did you drink so much tonight?"

After greeting Chao Ke and Falushan, Amber patted the drowsy Yura.

"Yura, Yura? Is she still awake?"

"Hmm...it's Amber...I'm so happy today..."

As Yura spoke, she hugged Amber tightly, nuzzling her gently, expressing her joy through intimate physical contact.

"Alright, alright. I understand. Tell me all about it when you're sober tomorrow."

"Ok!"

Yura put her hand on Amber's shoulder and, with Amber's support and assistance, staggered to her feet.

Before leaving, Yura mustered her spirits, looked at Chao Ke and Falushan, and said with a touch of arrogance.

"Chao Ke, Fa Lushan, you two made me drink like this tonight."

"I will remember this grudge!"

Amber, who was standing nearby, quickly explained to Asahi and Koko that this was Yura's unique way of expressing friendship.

Fortunately, Chao Ke and the other two didn't mind, and instead smiled at Yura's slightly arrogant way of expressing herself.

After Amber took Yura away, Chao Ke saw the blush on Farusan's face and knew that she had drunk enough.

"Let's go too."

"Ah."

After tidying up the table a bit, Chao Ke helped the slightly drunk Farusan leave [Angel's Gift].

On the second floor of the tavern, a man picked up his glass and drank it all in one gulp. Watching the backs of Chao Ke and the other man, he followed them up.

In the alley, Farusan, who was being helped up, suddenly asked Chao Ke a question.

"Chao Ke, do you like big breasts?"

"Huh? Why are you asking this suddenly?"

"How many times have you secretly glanced at Yura tonight...?"

"To be honest, I really like big ones."

"Tch, superficial...a guy driven by biological instincts."

As she spoke, Farusan stomped hard on Chao Ke's foot.

Chao Ke smiled and picked up Farusan in his arms.

"Although I prefer big ones, I also like the nurturing type."

Farusan, who was being picked up, pouted.

"Pervert...sexual freak..."

After taking Farusan back to her room and settling her in, Chao Ke got up and prepared to leave the house.

"Hey? Where are you going?"

"It's getting a bit cold. I'm going outside to close the windows and doors so I don't get cold at night."

"Oh, come back quickly."

.......

Outside the hotel, Chao Ke gently closed the door.

At the alley entrance, the man who had been waiting for a long time walked up with light, slow steps.

"Mr. Choko Schneicevich, welcome to Mondstadt."

"But as a high-ranking member of the Fools of Fontaine, why have you suddenly come to Mondstadt for a vacation?"

Kaiya emerged from the darkness. Although his tone was flippant, his gaze toward Chao Ke remained unwavering.

Having carefully studied Chao Ke's information, Kaiya understood that this person's level of danger should not be underestimated.

"Oh?"

Chao Ke revealed a playful smile, sized up the cavalry captain who had no horse, and retorted.

“You’re absolutely right, Mr. Kaia Albury! I really am here on vacation.”

"I think Mondstadt, this land of freedom, can even accept the remnants of Kanria, so surely it wouldn't be unwelcoming to a tourist like me from Liyue?"

"You agree, don't you, Mr. Kaya, whose last name is 'Alberridge'?"

Kaiya's expression froze, and his pupils contracted slightly.

But it was only a momentary lapse in concentration before Kaiya returned to normal.

"Haha, Mr. Chao Ke, the information you have is truly astonishing."

"Since we're both troubled by our former surnames, why don't we change the subject?"

“That’s exactly what I was thinking, Mr. Kaia.”

Chao Ke stared at Kaiya. Since he had promised Farusan that he would return as soon as possible, it would be best to resolve this trouble as quickly as possible.

“Mr. Kaiya, as you can see, it’s late, and I have a beautiful woman waiting to keep me company. Why don’t we cut to the chase and get straight to the point?”

“Mr. Chao Ke is quite straightforward. Very well, then I will ask directly.”

As Kaeya spoke, the Eye of God at his waist glowed slightly, and frost began to form on the ground of the alley.

Looking directly at Chao Ke's expression, Kaiya asked.

"Mr. Chao Ke, please tell me the truth about your purpose in coming to Mondstadt. Don't try to fob me off with such a lame excuse as 'I'm here for vacation.' Otherwise..."

As Kaiya spoke, a layer of frost had already spread to Chao Ke's feet.

It seems that if Chao Ke's answer does not satisfy him, he may take direct action.

Chao Ke remained silent and stomped his foot on the street.

The fire elemental power it controlled suddenly erupted, and the surging flames instantly melted the frost on the street, filling the alley with a misty vapor.

“Mr. Kaiya, I’m glad you’d like to talk to me, but I don’t like the tone of your voice.”

Upon seeing that flamboyant fire element, Kaeya's heart sank.

"The power of the Evil Eye... that's troublesome."