Their commission was suspicious.

Reward: Celestial Spell - [Avatar]

"If... if possible, I'd like to stay at the bar a little longer, is that alright?" Shen He asked Chen Luo after a moment of silence.

"Of course you can. It's not like you can't come to the bar after you've integrated into the secular world. You can come whenever you want. Although your initial purpose was just to observe others, it doesn't mean you can't come after you've finished observing them." Chen Luo nodded.

Shen He's thought process remains remarkably clear.

As for that immortal magic—[Avatar]—Chen Luo was quite curious.

So it turns out that the "celestial magic" here doesn't necessarily refer to the "celestial magic" of the Teyvat continent. This "avatar" sounds very mythical.

Chen Luo felt that this was similar to the magic spells cultivated in his own world for generations.

However, Chen Luo can't study it in detail right now, since he has a commission to complete.

A short while later, Chen Luo took the elevator to the top floor of Wangshu Inn.

To be fair, although the technology in Teyvat, or at least in Liyue, isn't very advanced, it does have elevators.

Although it doesn't use electricity.

After taking the elevator upstairs, walk a little further and you'll reach a viewing platform. Looking back, you'll see the owner.

"Hello, landlady. The Great Sage Who Subdues Demons lives here, right?" Although it was a redundant question, Chen Luo still had to ask.

"He's the boss, not the boss's wife," the female boss emphasized.

"Okay, okay." Kanluo nodded.

"What business do you have with the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons?" the landlady asked.

"Here's the thing, I'm Ningguang's messenger, sent to inform the Great Sage of Demon Extermination of some matters." Chen Luo took out the token that Ningguang had given him before he left.

The proprietress's expression changed when she saw the token.

The entire Wangshu Inn is actually staffed by Ningguang's people.

After all, ordinary business owners wouldn't do business on such a busy road; those who can do business here must have some kind of backing.

After all, this is the only way to get from Mondstadt to Liyue.

However, this is not exactly a secret. After all, if the backing of someone is not known to a small number of top figures, it is easy for them to be undermined.

This cannot be hidden, but most people would not know it.

"Does Lady Ningguang have something important to discuss?" the proprietress asked in a low voice.

"I just want to meet the Great Demon Slayer and tell him some information," Chen Luo said.

In ancient times, news was often delayed, and this was also true in Liyue.

In ancient times, it would have been impossible for the whole country to know about something that just happened here. So, it's obvious that the landlady didn't know about this. Otherwise, Chen Luo wouldn't have needed to inform the Demon-Slaying Great Sage; the Demon-Slaying Great Sage would have known on his own.

"You came specifically to deliver some information? It seems something very serious has happened." The proprietress nodded with a somewhat grave expression.

"However, I can't be of much help in this regard, since I can't control who that person wants to see." The proprietress then shook her head.

"However, it's not entirely without a solution. I can have the chef prepare a plate of almond tofu..."

"No need for that, I've already prepared it in advance. Just help me prepare a table and three chairs upstairs," Chen Luo said, pointing upstairs.

"Looks like you came prepared. I understand." The proprietress nodded and then began to call out to the staff.

Chen Luo slowly walked upstairs.

A short while later, the waiter set up a table and three stools upstairs and temporarily prevented anyone else from going up.

After Chen Luo and Shen He each sat on a stool, Chen Luo took out the food he had prepared in his backpack.

【Sweet Dreams】·(The Taste of Mom)·(Limited Edition)

Chen Luo said he was willing to pay up to 20 yuan for Xiao, and now he's the first one to get 5 gems.

The so-called "dream" is Xiao's special dish, made from specially processed almond tofu. However, it's important to note that almond tofu doesn't actually contain tofu; it's made with milk and sugar.

The aroma of this special edition almond tofu was released instantly after it was taken out.

The fragrance seemed so strong that it was visible. As a gust of wind blew by, the fragrance was carried throughout the entire Wangshu Inn, allowing everyone in the inn to smell it, including the merchants sitting at the bottom.

After waiting for five or six seconds and finding that no one came out, Chen Luo couldn't help but sigh.

As expected, delicious food alone is not enough to get the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons to come out.

So Chen Luo took out another plate of sweet dreams.

10 raw stone.

This time, however, the dream wasn't placed in the middle of the table, but rather in front of Chen Luo himself.

Chen Luo took out a small spoon from somewhere, scooped out a mouthful, and gently fed it to Xilin, who was sitting in his lap.

"Mmm, Master, this tofu is so delicious." Xilin snuggled happily into Chen Luo's arms.

"And it also has a kind of mom's flavor."

The special dishes made by Chen Luo have one thing in common: whoever eats them will feel the deepest longing in their heart.

Although it was made for the Monkey King, Xilin felt like it was made by her own mother when she ate it.

"Mmm, as long as it tastes good. This is called almond tofu, but it's not made from tofu. It's made by mixing milk and sugar in a special ratio over a long period of time. It looks like tofu, but it's actually milk." Chen Luo stroked Xiao Xilin's head while continuing to feed her almond tofu with a small spoon.

After feeding Xiao Xilin three times, the Demon-Slaying Great Sage still did not appear. Chen Luo sighed and then took out another plate of special almond tofu and placed it in front of Shen He.

"Try it, I'm only making four servings of almond tofu this time." After saying that, Chen Luo took out another plate for himself.

20 raw stone.

"Hmm." Shen He nodded and picked up the matching tableware.

Shen He wasn't particularly averse to these delicacies, but he didn't have a strong appetite either. It was just that Chen Luo's cooking was truly delicious, always touching a gentle spot deep within one's heart, so Shen He wouldn't refuse Chen Luo's kindness.

And so, Chen Luo, Shen He, and Xiao Xilin seemed to have forgotten the purpose of their trip and began to eat almond tofu.

Before long, all three servings of almond tofu were in the mouths of the three people.

After Chen Luo collected all three plates, he looked at the last whole serving of almond tofu.

Great Sage Who Subdues Demons, if you don't come out soon, I'm going to eat you up!

Although Chen Luo didn't say it aloud, he used his ability as a Herald of Knowledge to transmit this impression to a distant place.

This would give others the impression that Chen Luo wanted to take advantage of the situation.

But Chen Luo didn't actually say it out loud.

This approach allows you to express your thoughts while also saving face for the other person.

"Whoosh!"

A gentle breeze blew by, and a three-pointed... three-eyed, five-manifested immortal appeared before everyone.

"Speak, what do you want with me?" The immortal glanced at the only serving of almond tofu on the table, then at the Unrestricted Record beside Chen Luo, before asking.

Chapter 331 Xiao: But the almond tofu is just so delicious!

"You must be the Three-Eyed Five Manifestations Immortal, the Demon-Subduing Great Sage, and the Dharma-Protecting Yaksha, right? These are the offerings I prepared for you. Please enjoy them first. I will explain everything while you eat." Chen Luo gestured for him to continue.

The so-called Three-Eyed Five-Manifestation Immortal refers to the power of the Liyue Immortals in general, not just Xiao. There are also several Guardian Yakshas, ​​but the only one that belongs exclusively to Xiao is the title of Demon-Slaying Great Sage.

Xiao glanced at the special almond tofu on Chen Luo's table, hesitated for a moment, and then sat down in the seat that Chen Luo had specially vacated.

Xiao didn't really want to come out, since you can't just tell me to, but this special almond tofu was just too delicious.

Xiao slowly savored the almond tofu, a different expression appearing on his face than his usual expressionless one.

Xiao's expression was quite indifferent. It was unclear whether it was due to karmic obstacles or simply his nature. Basically, no matter what happened, he always had a blank expression. The fact that he could maintain this expression was enough to make people feel the power of this special almond tofu.

Xiao looked at the almond tofu, and Chen Luo looked at Xiao.

As Xiao ate almond tofu, Chen Luo wanted to eat the karmic burdens on Xiao's body.

Tsk tsk tsk, how did Xiao manage to survive for so long?

However, Chen Luo did not intend to speak to Xiao right now, since he was not very familiar with Xiao yet, and speaking rashly might scare Xiao away.

Or they could mistake him for someone with malicious intent and beat him up.

Putting aside whether he could actually beat Xiao, if Xiao really did that, it would basically mean that Chen Luo and Xiao were no longer destined to be together.

Therefore, Chen Luo didn't mind waiting a little longer for the sake of delicious food.

Those who understand the laws can forcibly plunder the karmic burdens of a demon.

Chen Luo could force it, but that would likely have some negative consequences for himself. While those consequences could be mitigated with Primal Stones, why spend Primal Stones if he could be persuaded gently?

Besides, this is a good opportunity to earn raw stones, so why would you forcibly plunder the other person's karma?

Chen Luo wasn't planning to do anything strange to Xiao; he just wanted to help him.

So first, get to know the demon, then invite it to a bar, and then slowly plot against it.

Xiao seemed to sense Chen Luo's gaze and glanced up at him, but Chen Luo had already looked away before Xiao could look at him.

Xiao sensed a strange gaze. He couldn't quite put his finger on what was strange about it, but it was just strange.

"The truth is..." Chen Luo began slowly.

Chen Luo hadn't forgotten why she came here: to explain to Xiao the assassination attempt on the Emperor.

Xiao ate the almond tofu very quickly, which meant Chen Luo had to explain things clearly before the other party finished eating.

However, Chen Luo laid some groundwork before revealing the assassination attempt on the Emperor when the other party had finished the last bite of almond tofu.

"Cough cough, what did you say?" However, it was clear that although Chen Luo was very considerate of the other party, the other party still choked.

"The Emperor was assassinated during the Seven Stars Summoning Immortals Ceremony," Chen Luo repeated.

"Your Majesty... has suffered such a calamity." Xiao's expressionless face could not display any more flexible emotions, but from the other's voice, one could vaguely hear the shock and sorrow in the other's expression.

“I…cannot imagine it. No matter how times change, I have never imagined Liyue without the Emperor.”

Indeed, that's true. Zhongli didn't die; he just quit and went to keep Wendy company, that lazy bum.

It's said that wherever a traveler goes, a major event will occur. Indeed, the traveler is the culprit behind the emperor's assassination attempt.

Therefore, it's not unfair that the other party was wanted.

He was wronged, but not entirely.

"What role did the seven stars that govern the human world play in this matter..." Xiao's tone became slightly worried.

"Although it might be unreliable for me, as a messenger of the Seven Stars, to tell this story, at least at the time, the Seven Stars of Liyue did not do anything out of line. At least they seemed quite normal at the time, and the Emperor's passing seemed rather abrupt."

In fact, it wasn't just abrupt, it was extremely abrupt.

“Although you are the messenger of the Seven Stars, I will still consider your words. Besides, you didn’t need to use almond tofu to call me out. You could have just had Shen He come directly.” Xiao said, glancing at Shen He next to Chen Luo.

"..." Upon hearing Xiao's words, Chen Luo turned to look at Shen He.

"Do you have a way to summon the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons?"

"Mm." Shen He nodded.

"Then why didn't you say?" Chen Luo asked, his tone tinged with surprise and disbelief.

This is a rare instance where I didn't try to earn Primogems from the other person and instead spent my own Primogems first, and now you're telling me that all those Primogems were wasted?

Oh, no, I ate those almond tofu myself too.

Retract, retract, retract the sentence before the one above.

Chen Luo rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache.

“You didn’t ask. And I think you can do anything,” Shen He said, shaking his head.

"..." Hearing Shen He's words, Chen Luo didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

What saddened me was that I lost 20 Originium Stones, but what pleased me was that Shen He actually believed in me so much.

But Chen Luo couldn't quite feel happy.

"Did I...do something wrong? I overheard the man at the next stall in the market saying that women shouldn't interrupt when men are talking, and the woman didn't argue back. Was that wrong?" Shen He asked, somewhat puzzled.

"...Although I don't know what you've learned at the market, this statement is definitely wrong," Chen Luo said with a dark face.

"Discerning the authenticity of information is also part of being part of the mundane world. You can't believe everything the other person says. If you're unsure whether something is trustworthy, you can ask me," Chen Luo said.