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

After shutting down the system, Chao Ke turned his attention to Master Mao.

Those 50 million Mora weren't spent in vain. Besides buying numerous recipes, Chao Ke genuinely came to Master Mao's tutelage to learn Liyue cuisine with the mindset of an apprentice.

After all, the Chef's Trial Grounds are quite capable, and the system can also point out the shortcomings of your dishes.

The problem is that the system can't teach you the basics.

For example, the system's evaluation will point out your poor knife skills and other shortcomings, but the system will not teach you the basics of knife skills.

The reason why Chao Ke became Master Mao's apprentice was to learn the basics of Chinese cuisine, so that he wouldn't suffer too much when practicing Chinese cooking at the culinary training ground.

Chapter 84 Encounter

evening.

Xiangling, who had spent the day searching for ingredients in the mountains and fields of Liyue, hummed a cheerful tune as she returned to Wanmin Hall with her bamboo basket full of harvest.

Seeing that most of the shelves storing vegetables and meat had been emptied, Xiangling exclaimed in surprise.

"Dad, is business really that good today?"

However, Xiangling waited a long time for her father's reply, but judging from the sounds, there was clearly movement in the kitchen.

Xiangling slowly walked into the kitchen and saw her father teaching cooking to a young man.

"You see, the straight knife technique commonly used by chefs in Liyue has quite a few intricacies. It's not just a simple up-and-down pressing cut, but rather a forward pushing motion while pressing and cutting."

"This is what is called a straight knife push cut. Practice it first, and then I will teach you the intricacies of a straight knife pull cut."

As Master Mao spoke, he handed Chao Ke a kitchen knife and a peeled potato.

"Dad, who is this older brother?"

Xiangling tugged at her father's sleeve and asked.

Master Mao turned to his daughter and introduced Chao Ke to Xiangling.

"This young man's name is Chao Ke, and he's been learning cooking from me recently."

Chao Ke also looked at Xiang Ling.

At this point, Xiangling looked much younger than Navia, and it seemed she hadn't met Guoba yet.

It's a bit of a pity that we didn't get to see Maxius, the god of the hearth.

Chao Ke reached out and patted Xiang Ling's head.

"Hello, my name is Chao Ke. I am Mr. Mao's newly accepted disciple. According to seniority, I should call you Senior Sister."

As soon as Chao Ke finished speaking, Master Mao, who was standing to the side, quickly interjected.

"Oh, no need, no need. I don't have that many rules. Besides, it wouldn't be appropriate for you to call me that, young man."

Since Master Mao had said so, Chao Ke agreed, since it was a bit strange to call a little girl "senior sister".

However, Chao Ke's gaze fell on the bamboo basket that Xiang Ling was carrying.

"Little sister Xiangling, what are those things you're carrying on your back?"

Chao Ke's words reminded Xiang Ling, and she quickly put down the bamboo basket.

"Oh no, oh no, I forgot to prepare the ingredients quickly."

As Xiangling spoke, she hurriedly took the ingredients out of the bamboo basket one by one.

The ingredients that were presented at the beginning were fairly normal: sprouting bamboo shoots, matsutake mushrooms with moisture, a glass bag with a slight fragrance, and fresh mint and refreshing herbs.

However, the "ingredients" that Xiangling took out later were rather abstract.

The stamens of the ice mist flower, a crystal butterfly with its wings bound, and some slime condensate.

It even has a lizard's tail.

Chao Ke's lips twitched as he watched Xiang Ling prepare the ingredients one by one.

First, preserve the stamens of the Ice Mist Flower in cold water, then put the Crystal Butterfly into a small cage, and then quickly prepare the slime condensate, putting it into a clean white ceramic bottle.

Master Mao noticed Chao Ke's astonishment and explained from the side.

"My daughter is quite accomplished in cooking and has a strong sense of creativity, often developing novel ingredients."

Chao Ke smiled and said, "You're too modest."

This isn't just a matter of creativity; according to this definition of ingredients, Chao Ke wouldn't be surprised if Xiangling became an alchemy master one day.

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Time returns to morning.

After parting ways with Chao Ke, Falushan walked the streets of Liyue Harbor.

After making some inquiries, she found several bookstalls in Liyue Harbor.

It was a pity that she didn't see many books related to her research, but she still achieved her main purpose for coming here.

"Hello, this is what you are looking for: 'Ancient Liyue Mechanical Artifacts Research,' 'A Collection of Contemporary Liyue Mechanical Arts,' and 'Analysis and Research on the Nature of Mainstream Minerals in Liyue.' The three books cost a total of 10,200 Mora."

"Okay, let's settle the bill."

After paying, Farusan took the books to a teahouse, casually ordered a pot of tea, and began to study them carefully.

Since Farusian's research focuses on ancient mechanisms, even though they come from different countries, the principles are mostly similar.

With a keen eye for detail, Farusan's research progressed rapidly. After a brief study of some simple mechanical devices, she understood their principles and structures.

However, the wisdom of the ancient people of Liyue should not be underestimated. The mechanical arts recorded in the book range from easy to difficult, and the further along the way, the more difficult it became for Falussan to study them.

When she was halfway through studying the book, Faroshan needed the teahouse waiter to provide her with paper and pen so she could start writing and drawing and continue.

"What an ingenious design! Liyue's mechanical arts are truly profound and sophisticated..."

At that moment, a figure walked steadily down the street.

As he passed the teahouse, he paused, gazing at its newly changed signboard.

"New autumn teas are now available; please come and taste them."

"Has the first batch of autumn tea arrived yet...? It would be a real shame not to taste it."

After saying that, the figure stepped into the teahouse.

Upon seeing the visitor's appearance, the waiter in the teahouse quickly stepped forward to greet him.

"Mr. Zhongli, you've arrived. This way, please."

"Ah."

Not long after we were seated, the teahouse waiter brought out the tea leaves and teaware and began brewing.

Autumn brings less rain and a drier climate.

This environment allows the tea leaves to retain their aroma to the greatest extent possible during the growth, harvesting, and processing of the tea.

Zhongli had seen the autumn tea brought by the waiter; it was quite exquisite, made in a cold-drying environment.

Not only does it preserve the tea's internal qualities relatively well, but it also enhances its aroma.

After the brewing was finished, the waiter took his leave.

Zhongli picked up a cup of autumn tea and gently inhaled its aroma.

There's an old saying among tea drinkers in Liyue: "Spring tea is for tasting the water, autumn tea is for smelling the aroma," which speaks to the rich fragrance of autumn tea, something worth savoring.

Zhongli took a sip of tea, picked up a newly published collection of poems and essays from the bookshelf beside him, and savored it.

"Sasasa"

"Ugh."

Not far away, the sound of writing came from nearby, followed shortly by a sigh.

Zhongli looked in the direction of the sound out of curiosity and found that it came from a young lady at the next table.

As Zhongli's gaze swept over the books laid out on her desk, a strange light flashed in her eyes.

"Ancient Liyue Mechanical Artifacts and Relics Research", "A Collection of Contemporary Liyue Mechanical Techniques", and "Analysis and Research on the Nature of Mainstream Minerals in Liyue".

This young lady's field of research is rather unusual.

After sensing Farusan for a moment, Zhongli's eyes showed an even stronger strangeness.

"Is my body affected by that Sumeru? No wonder my divine sense is so strong."

Chapter 85 A Touch of Bitterness

After thinking for a moment, Zhongli got up and walked to Farusan's side.

After glancing at the draft beside Farusan, Zhongli recognized the mechanism that was troubling Farusan.

Coincidentally, the creator of this mechanism was none other than the Liyue immortal, Lord Liuyun.

She was extremely skilled in mechanical arts. Ordinary people would find it extremely difficult to even try to replicate the design step by step, let alone understand the principles.

Therefore, both "Ancient Liyue Mechanical Artifacts Research" and "A Collection of Contemporary Liyue Mechanical Arts" divide Liyue mechanical arts into two parts.

These are man-made mechanical arts and immortal mechanical arts, respectively.

Most man-made mechanisms come with detailed drawings and explanations of their principles, and some even include multiple illustrations to facilitate study and research.

However, the chapter on immortal mechanisms and techniques contains significantly less information compared to the previous chapters.

Basically, all that can be guaranteed is a drawing; most of them can't even provide an explanation of the underlying principles.

Farusan was trying to understand the principles of this magical art of celestial mechanisms using only a blueprint.

And understand its design concept and the interaction between its various components.

Clearly, this is not an easy task.

After observing Farusan for a while, Zhongli coughed lightly, attracting Farusan's attention.

"Miss, I apologize for disturbing you."

"My name is Zhongli, and I have some knowledge of Liyue's mechanical arts. I've noticed that you, Miss, have a deep understanding of this art. I wonder if we could discuss it further?"