Genshin Impact: Ningguang is still a pitiful little thing, I invested in her.

With this question in mind, Fang Xun looked at Alice and then asked, "Alice, if I may ask, are there any members of the opposite sex that you admire or find interesting?"

Upon hearing this, Alice shook her head without even thinking.

"Sorry, I don't have time to think about relationship issues."

Instead of thinking about those random things, we should calm down and study how to increase the power of the bomb.

Alice paused, feeling that the statement was too absolute, and added a sentence.

"However, if I had to name one person of the opposite sex I'm interested in, there probably is, but I'm not sure."

Fang Xun asked instinctively, "Who is it?"

He had a feeling that the person Alice was interested in was Claire's father.

Alice put her hands behind her back, her eyes crinkling with laughter, like a little girl.

"Guess~"

Fang Xun scratched his head and said helplessly, "I can't guess."

Fang Xun had no idea who Alice's friends were, so how could he guess?

This witch has no sense of martial ethics.

Alice said casually, "If you can't guess, so be it. Maybe you'll find out later."

"Alright, alright, enough chit-chat. I need to go see Inazuma's friend. I'm off."

Alice waved goodbye to Fang Xun.

Before leaving, Alice added, "I heard that the Inazuma Festival will have a very romantic fireworks display this year, and it's being held tomorrow night."

"When the time comes, you'll have to find a good place to enjoy it, because I'll be involved in the production."

"Once you miss this opportunity, you'll never have another chance. Remember that."

After Alice finished speaking, she turned and left.

"Taro Maru, let's go too."

Fang Xun extinguished the fire and stood up.

Taro-maru, who had been dozing off next to Fang Xun, also followed.

It would occasionally turn its head to look at the pile of stones that was gradually receding into the distance behind it.

It was as if an old man was standing there, urging it to hurry up and follow.

Taro Maru withdrew his gaze and quickened his pace to follow Fang Xun.

...

The next morning, the little guys discovered their newest member, Taro-maru.

In an instant, all the little ones gathered around Taro-maru.

"This dog is so cute, I love it!"

"Brother Fang Xun, is its name Taro Maru?"

"Taro-maru has a katana in his mouth! Can he use a sword? That's amazing!"

Looking at Taro-maru in front of them, the little ones' eyes shone with joy, and they all reached out to pet the dog.

Taro-maru seems to enjoy spending time with the little ones, letting them ride on his back while he just grins foolishly.

Seeing the little ones getting along well with Taro, Fang Xun felt relieved.

Let the kids play with the dog this morning; he has other things to do.

Go teach Ying how to cook.

...

Yesterday I asked the question "Should I use Wan Ye or Ye Lan?", and many experts gave me advice.

There are too many comments for the author to reply to, so I will not reply.

However, I have read every single comment carefully, and I am very grateful for everyone's suggestions.

The author is the kind of person who wants both, but is too short on money to draw just one character.

Let's wait and see how the reviews for Night Orchid turn out.

Finally, I'm asking for some free gifts; my earnings have already dropped to the very bottom.

The big name next door has already started a new book, and I'm wondering if I should start one too. I've already come up with a theme...

Chapter 193: Is this really a cooking setup?

rice wife,

Narukami Island Castle Keep.

Fang Xun climbed the steps.

He looked around the general's mansion and felt a strange unease.

It was very quiet.

The silence was inexplicably unsettling.

And those Shogunate soldiers...

The garrison at this moment was far larger than when Fang Xun first came to the castle tower, as if they had been specially transferred from the military camp.

The group stood ramrod straight, gripping their spears tightly, each with a serious expression, as if something big was about to happen.

In response, Fang Xun casually asked the shogunate general beside him, "Um... what happened?"

The general politely said to Fang Xun, "Mr. Fang Xun, nothing has happened."

"We are simply following the general's orders to strengthen the patrol forces at the castle tower."

"Please rest assured, Mr. Fang Xun, you will be very safe in the castle tower."

As they were talking, a Shogunate soldier rushed over to report.

"My lord, we have invited all the renowned doctors in Inazuma to come here."

"They will stay here, ready to rescue people at any time!"

"A famous doctor? Saving lives?" Fang Xun was very confused.

The shogunate general explained to Fang Xun, "Well, the general ordered us to invite all the famous doctors in Inazuma to the castle tower."

"The general didn't say who was sick, but only arranged for a renowned doctor to be stationed here in case of emergency."

"Although we don't know the general's deeper meaning behind this plan,"

"But the general must have her reasons for doing this. We subordinates just need to follow orders."

With the explanation from the shogunate general, there was still such a grand display.

Fang Xun suddenly felt that things were not so simple.

What could possibly warrant the deployment of such a large number of Shogunate troops, and the presence of doctors on duty?

Could it be that Ying is going to cook, which is why she's making such a big fuss?

Fang Xun couldn't think of any other possibility besides this one.

Previously, when Yae no Miko heard that Fang Xun was going to teach Ying how to cook, she told Fang Xun that she wouldn't see him again the next day, her tone carrying a sense of farewell.

At the time, Fang Xun thought Yae no Miko was joking.

Now it seems this is a road of no return.

At that moment, the door of one of the rooms in the castle tower opened from the inside out.

The deep, quiet corridor ends at the kitchen.

Lei Yingdian's voice came from inside: "Is Fang Xun here? Come in quickly."

The shogunate troops all stepped back, making way for Fang Xun.

Fang Xun was also feeling conflicted. He had promised to cook, and he had to finish it even with tears in his eyes.

He strode toward the kitchen, each step resolute, as if facing certain death.

A real man should face the culinary skills of a terrible movie head-on!

...

In the distance, many residents also noticed the changes to the castle tower today.

After all, with a sudden increase in troop strength, it's hard to ignore.

The people gathered together, discussing the matter animatedly.

Someone stroked their chin and exclaimed, "Has the castle tower mobilized so many troops again? It's exactly the same as last time! Wow, and this time they've even brought a lot of famous doctors?"

"Could it be like last time? We ordinary people should hurry home to avoid getting hurt!"

Those in the know already showed expressions of fear and instinctively moved away from the castle tower.

Some people, however, were still confused and didn't know what was going on.

"What happened to the castle tower in the past? Why are you all so afraid?"

"It's understandable that the castle tower is reinforcing its defenses, isn't it? After all, it's the shogun's residence. Aren't you being a little too tense?"

Fortunately, someone in the know stopped and explained things to those who were completely confused.

"One day before, a loud bang came from inside the castle tower. The sound was like a muffled thunderclap in the sky, which startled all the people."

"Every household came out to check the situation, looking towards the castle tower in the direction of the sound,"

"At that time, the castle tower was engulfed in flames and black smoke, and the once clear sky was swallowed by lightning!"

"You outsiders have no idea how terrifying that scene was; it terrified all the witnesses!"

"Some say that the general is researching the ultimate martial art, and that the ultimate strike is so powerful that even the indestructible castle tower cannot withstand it!"

"Some people say that it was the general displaying his unparalleled divine power to deter the demons and protect the people of Inazuma."