Seeker of Teyvat

"Uh-huh!!" A dissatisfied voice interrupted the girl's attempt to stuff the cake into the boy's mouth.

Xiangling, who was hanging on the boy in order to feed him cakes, then noticed that her father was watching her "mischief" at the door.

Guoba on the side was trying hard to wink at him, but unfortunately, although Guoba's little eyes tried hard to express danger, it was of no use.

The girl who sensed something was wrong quickly took two steps back and looked at the ground with a blushing face.

[Hmph, it’s all Guo Ba’s fault, why didn’t you remind me earlier that daddy was coming! 】

[Lu! ? ? ] Guoba: It’s a bit unreasonable for you to put the blame on others!

Seeing his daughter's blushing face, Master Mao lamented that he had lured the wolf into the house in the first place, and silently lamented that the daughter was not allowed to stay.

"Dad is going out to buy ingredients. Xiangling, please keep an eye on the store and you are not allowed to go out to play. Do you understand?"

No matter what, we must not let this brat deceive our daughter out now.

"I know, Dad!"

After Master Mao left, Wang Daoyi picked up the small cake carefully made by the girl.

This small cake is divided into two layers. The base is golden yellow, highlighting its gorgeousness and wealth; the first layer is pink, giving people a very warm feeling; the second layer is pink petals surrounding the white cake, which makes people salivate when seeing it.

There is a rotating lotus on the cake. The lotus is slightly tilted, and a small ice crystal butterfly rests on it. The crystal butterfly is lifelike and every trace of the pattern is clearly visible.

It's hard to imagine what kind of skills the girl used to make such a small cake that is comparable to a work of art entirely by hand.

"gorgeous!"

Wang Daoyi sighed, this is really a beautiful little cake.

Xiangling had just calmed down her blushing face and emotions, looked up at Wang Daoyi, and heard Wang Daoyi's praise.

The embarrassment that had just subsided suddenly surged onto his face, and his little face suddenly turned red as if he was about to bleed.

"Hey, Xiangling, what's wrong with you? Why is your face so red?"

"Ah, no, no, it's just a little hot!"

Xiangling was stunned for a moment, looked at Wang Daoyi, and found that the other person was holding her own little cake. Only then did she realize that the other person had just been praising her own little cake.

The girl's feelings faded away in an instant, and she was a little annoyed and ashamed.

The girl's complexion returned to normal and she thought to herself, then she put on a smile again:

"Brother Dao Yi, try it quickly. This is the latest version of the ice mist mint cake!"

"Oh, I'll try it now!"

As soon as Wang Daoyi gently put the cake into his mouth, a rich aroma of cream immediately rose from the tip of his tongue, like a soaring cloud dragon, and rushed straight to his brain in an instant.

When stimulated by sweets, the brain immediately gives feedback, which is a feeling of happiness.

The next moment, an unimaginable coolness burst out from Tianling Gai, just like chewing mint gum after eating popsicles in summer and then taking a sip of ice water.

The original feeling of happiness immediately receded.

"Oh, cough, cough, this is so powerful!!!"

Wang Daoyi slapped his head hard, trying to drive away the irritating and cold feeling.

Seeing Wang Daoyi's reaction, Xiang Ling showed a worried expression, but thinking of Wang Daoyi's misunderstood compliment just now, a little revengeful joy appeared in her heart.

"I'm sorry, Brother Dao Yi. I just wanted to use the ice mist flower to cool down the cream. I didn't expect it to react so strongly with mint!"

Xiang Ling said a little embarrassed.

After a while, Wang Daoyi had already recovered and shook his head; "It's okay, I still feel very good. When I first entered the mouth, I even felt happy. Next time, I can reduce the amount of ice mist flower and mint." , this would make a great summer dessert.”

After saying that, I remembered that I came to Xiangling for something today.

"Oh, by the way, Foreman Li at the port gave me some nuts last time. Today I want to visit Zhongli Keqing from the Hall of Rebirth, and I came here to ask you to help me make some nut cakes."

Chapter 12: The Master of the Hall of Rebirth

Perhaps out of apology for Wang Daoyi's experiment with the Ice Mist-Mint Cake, Xiangling readily agreed to Wang Daoyi's request. She made a bag of nuts that Wang Daoyi brought into nut crisps, and even thoughtfully helped Wang Daoyi pack them and put them in a gift box.

"Zhongli Keqing from the Palace of Purity is a very picky guy. He is not only picky with his words, but he can also pick out my problems to the point. He just tasted the first dish I served him that day [salt and pepper tofu]. After taking one sip, he asked me what kind of salt I used, and then said that he might as well try the sea salt extracted from the shallow sea of ​​Guyunge, its layered texture can give the tofu more umami flavor!"

Mentioning Zhongli, Xiangling felt tangled with admiration.

"For this reason, I specially asked Sister Beidou to bring me the sea salt refined from Guyunge Qianhai. After trying it, the taste is really different. Tell me, isn't it amazing?"

Taking the gift box of nut cakes handed over by Xiang Ling, Wang Dao nodded:

"Of course he is great. Mr. Zhongli is the most knowledgeable person I have ever met, so I need to prepare gifts to visit him!"

"I'm leaving now. I may not come over for lunch at noon. I'll come back in the evening! Goodbye, rice dumpling!"

"Okay, Brother Daoyi, take care!" "Lu~"

……

Xiangsheng Hall is located between Chihu Rock and Feiyunpo. It is adjacent to the mountain. In front of the door is a mountain stream. The water from the mountain stream directly flows into Yunlaihai. Looking up from here, you can see the high Yujing Terrace.

The building architecture of the Goshen Hall is actually similar to other buildings in the Gulou District of Feiyunpo. They are all in the same style. There is a big sign with flying dragons and phoenixes hanging at the door, with the three characters "Goshen Hall" written on it.

Although it is located in the two busiest areas of Liyue, Feiyunpo and Chihuyan, the Hall of Purity can still be said to be deserted. Except for the white cat squatting on the stone bench at the door, there are almost no other people except the staff. creature.

According to the customs of the Liyue people, most people are unwilling to come here when they have nothing to do. After all, to put it simply, the Hall of the Resurrection is a combination of a funeral home and a charity cemetery. There were rumors of it being haunted before, which made outsiders even more reluctant to approach this place.

Wang Daoyi had nothing to fear. After all, the game had already explained that there were no ghosts in the Hall of Rebirth, only cute walnuts.

In the Hall of Rebirth

The lovely Hall Master Hu was sitting on an old man's chair bored.

The last time he went to the Adventurers Association to promote the Resurrection Hall adventurer package, he was rejected by Sister Lan, the branch president of the Liyue Adventurers Association. At the same time, Hall Master Hu received a warning from the General Affairs Department.

Recently, Qixing has received a large number of complaints from citizens, saying that the current owner of the Gossip Hall preaches the horror of death and threatens citizens to buy the Gossip Hall package, which has caused a lot of trouble to the citizens.

Although Qixing, as the ruler of Liyue, is very familiar with the business and responsibilities of the Holy Life Hall, Qixing still punished citizens for their complaints.

The lively and lovely Hall Master Hu was grounded. According to the fine issued by the Department of General Affairs, Hu Tao was banned for 7 days and was not allowed to go out on the streets to promote the business of the Hall of Rebirth. The business of the Hall of Rebirth was currently handed over to other ceremonial officials and guest officials.

Hu Tao, who was confined at home, looked at the door of the Hall of Purity with a dull gaze. The little white cat at the door stretched comfortably, changed its posture, and continued to enjoy the morning sunshine.

Suddenly, Hutao seemed to hear someone calling her.

No, it doesn’t seem like someone actually came to the door!

Shaking his head, Hutao looked at the young man who came to his door in surprise.

"Oh, welcome to the Rebirth Hall. Sir, do you need anything? The Rebirth Hall has a great discount, buy one get one free now!"

Wang Daoyi looked at the girl in front of him who suddenly became very excited, and his expression became a little strange. Although he had long known that Hall Master Hu was very dedicated to promoting the business of the Hall of Rebirth, being promoted in person, and even buying one and getting one free, really made him feel excited. A feeling of breaking through dimensions.

"You're welcome, Hall Master Hu. Your Excellency, Wang Daoyi, I came here today to consult with guest Zhongli on something. I wonder if guest Zhongli is here."

Wang Daoyi raised his hand in return and said the purpose of this gesture.

Hutao was not disappointed when he saw that they were not real customers. After all, in Hutao's eyes, there were only current customers and future customers. After all, Shengshengtang was a monopoly industry in Liyue.

"Zhongli, he went out to promote business in the morning. If you are not in a hurry, you can wait in the Hall of Purity. Zhongli will be back at noon!"

Hutao Meihua turned her eyes and informed Wang Daoyi of Zhongli's whereabouts, and suggested that Wang Daoyi wait in the Hall of Rebirth.

Wang Daoyi didn't think much about it. Rather than looking for Zhongli outside, he was more inclined to wait for Zhongli to come back in the Hall of Rebirth.

"If so, don't bother Hall Master Hu. This is some pastry. Please accept it, Hall Master Hu, and treat it as the cost of your tea!"

Without seeing Zhongli directly, Wang Daoyi couldn't bear to wait at someone's house with a gift box, so he simply handed the gift box to Hu Tao.

Only then did Hutao see Wang Daoyi carrying a gift box.

"Hey, this is Xiangling's gift box!" Hutao looked at the gift box carefully and found that it was different from the usual gift boxes. It had the mark of Wanmin Hall on it.

"Does Hall Master Hu also know Xiang Ling?"

"Of course, Xiangling's cooking is delicious. In my opinion, Liuliting Xinyuexuan is not as good as the boiled fish and shrimp dumplings made by Xiangling. Moreover, Xiangling is so fun. It jumps when you touch it. It's very easy. I was frightened. Those in our industry like this kind of people the most. But you have to be careful, after all, Guo Ba will stand up for Xiang Ling."

Speaking of Xiangling, Hutao showed a happy smile. As the master of the Rebirth Hall, there were not many people who could be friends with her, and Xiangling, who also had the Eyes of the God of Fire, was her best friend among her peers.

Wang Daoyi nodded in agreement. After half a month of contact, Wang Daoyi also felt that Xiang Ling was easily fooled.

In the past half month, Wang Daoyi had told Xiang Ling about his adventure in Mondstadt. Xiang Ling had no doubts and completely believed it.

This lovely girl never seemed to think that anyone would tell lies to her.

The two of them started chatting happily on the topic of Xiang Ling.

As time passed, the two of them became more and more interested in each other as they chatted, and the feeling of unfamiliarity completely disappeared.

Gradually, the topic was no longer limited to the story of Hutao playing tricks on Xiangling and being chased by Guoba. The topic of life, old age, illness and death also appeared between the two.

"Brother Dao Yi, it's so nice to chat with you. Unlike other people, who are always full of fear of death."

When Hu Tao talks about death, he always looks like he doesn't care.

"I am the seventy-seventh generation head of the Rebirth Hall, and my grandfather is the seventy-fifth generation. My first job after taking office was to hold my grandfather's funeral."

Saying that, Hutao glanced at Wang Daoyi, and Wang Daoyi also showed an appropriately surprised expression.

"Isn't it surprising? Oh my, I have been working in this industry for several years without realizing it. Time flies so fast!"

Wang Daoyi looked at Hu Tao and said that there was no sad expression on Hu Tao's face when he talked about organizing a funeral for his grandfather.

Perhaps in this girl's eyes, the definition of death has always been different, or perhaps the girl no longer shows sadness to outsiders.

"I also benefited a lot from talking with the hall master. The hall master's definition of death is refreshing and worth thinking about in detail!"

Wang Daoyi really felt that Hu Tao's definition of death was worthy of his consideration.

Yin and Yang are orderly, fate is unpredictable, and death is unpredictable, but it also has its rules. No matter when, where, or for whatever reason, people should not easily provoke death. Only by knowing it and respecting it can we understand the meaning of life. value!

This is one of Hutao's definitions of death. Hutao believes that people should not escape death or resist death, but should accept it, understand it, and face it, so that they can live better, seize time, and live better.

Wang Daoyi was not a philosopher in his previous life and could not judge whether Hu Tao's views were correct, but he admired Hu Tao's optimistic attitude.

Chapter 13: Seat of Destiny

The conversation with Hu Tao was very pleasant, and the happy time always passed quickly. The time was fleeting, the sun was in the sky, and the little white cat enjoying the sunshine outside the door also hid in the shadow under the eaves.

The attendants began to return to the Hall of Purity one after another. When they saw Wang Daoyi and Hu Tao chatting, they just thought they were customers who came to the door. No one disturbed them and they continued working in an orderly manner.

On the other hand, Wang Daoyi looked at these busy ceremony attendants with some curiosity, and was quite interested in the work of the Hall of Rebirth.

After a while, a hostess came over to remind him that the kitchen had prepared the meal and asked the host if the meal could be served.

Wang Daoyi and Hu Tao stopped talking. Hu Tao nodded and asked everyone to stop working and start eating.

There were footsteps behind him. Wang Dao turned around and found a handsome young man walking into the Hall of Rebirth. It was none other than Zhongli.

[Good guy, you really came back with a meal. As expected of you, Emperor! 】

Wang Daoyi sighed at Zhongli's precise grasp of time, which was really amazing.

"Zhongli, did you get any customers today?" Hu Tao shouted angrily when he saw Zhongli coming back after lunch.

Zhongli didn't feel anything at all. He still had that calm expression and seemed not to feel Hu Tao's dissatisfaction at all.

"Don't worry, Master. I went to the flower and bird market today and had a great conversation with the shop owner there. Look at this thrush, it was given to me by the shop owner. When I go there for a while, I will definitely be able to sell the host's set meal." go out."

Zhongli raised his hand and showed Hu Tao the thrush he had brought back, and promised in a serious tone that he would be able to sell the set meal next time.

Seeing Zhong Li's serious expression, Hu Tao lost his momentum and waved his hand feebly: "Forget it, let's go eat, brother Dao Yi, let's try the food from the Palace of Life together. Although it's not as good as Xiang Ling's cooking, it still has a unique flavor."

Zhongli seemed to have just seen Wang Daoyi.

"It turns out to be little friend Wang. I'm here to get the Dragon Tooth Cup back."

Wang Dao shook his head.

"It's not about the Dragon Tooth Cup. I have other things I want to ask Mr. Zhongli."

"In that case, why not talk about it after dinner."

I have to say that the food at Shengshengtang does have a unique flavor. The dishes at Wanmintang are mostly spicy and fragrant, while the dishes at Shengshengtang are much lighter, mostly vegetarian, but the taste is refreshing. After eating, you feel like a breeze has passed over you. Comfortable feeling.

Even though Xiang Lingyang had recently whetted his appetite, Wang Daoyi still ate with gusto.