Seeker of Teyvat

"Sir, we lost five 'allies' this time!" the foolish officer beside the rich man reminded.

"'Ally'? Haha, how can such a rotten thing be worthy of being our 'ally'? It's nothing more than a tool for us to use."

[Rich Man] Pantalone smiled gently, but his words were cold and ruthless.

He mocked the five corrupt families whose properties were confiscated and exterminated, then put down the income documents in his hand and turned to look at the Fatui officers on the side.

"So, have you found the entrance to the ruins of the Salt Demon Heulia?"

"Sir, we found the entrance, but there is a seal there, and our people cannot enter."

"What incompetent guys! Send them to Inazuma. Maybe the factories there are more suitable for brainless guys like them."

Having easily decided the fate of dozens of Fatui, the [Rich Man] Pantalone frowned in thought, tapping his fingertips lightly on the table.

"I remember that according to the information provided by the young master and the lady, he seemed to have turned into a mortal and was serving as a guest official in the Hall of Rebirth..."

After a little thought, [Rich Man] Pantalone's eyes lit up.

"Tell them to go to the Wangsheng Hall to find the Hall Master Hu, pay him money, and invite Zhongli as a guest official, saying that he is going to participate in an archaeological activity."

After a pause, he looked at the Fatui officers around him and said, "Remember, in Liyue, archaeological work must be reported to the General Affairs Department. Do you understand?"

The foolish officers were startled and nodded quickly: "Yes, I understand."

“Haha, I’m glad I understand!” [Rich Man] Pantalone said with a gentle smile, “Liyue is a country of contracts. As long as everything is done according to the contract, the Seven Stars will not be able to target us through official power.”

……

After the Fool officers left, [Rich Man] Pantalone looked towards the direction of the Hall of the Afterlife.

[One day, your eyes will be on me! Morax! ]

Chapter 138 Food and Mountains and Rivers

After chatting with Xingqiu about the aftermath of the attack, they chatted together about family affairs and adventures.

Suddenly, someone pushed open the door of Wanmin Hall, and a small whirring thing flew in.

"Xiang Ling, is there anything to eat? I'm so hungry!"

The little guy screamed as soon as he came in.

Behind him was a girl in white.

"Yeah, it's Ying and Paimon, you're back!" Xiangling greeted happily, then stood up, "Paimon is hungry, there are some dishes in the store, I'll heat them up for you."

Saying that, without waiting for Ying and Paimon to reply, he walked into the kitchen.

Ying glanced at Paimon helplessly, then looked towards the lobby and found that there were still a few friends there.

"Dao Yi, there are Xingqiu and Chongyun, you are all here. Did something interesting happen again?"

Paimon greeted warmly.

"Oh, haven't you been in Liyue Harbor recently? A lot has happened in the past few days."

Wang Daoyi smiled and told Ying and Paimon what had happened recently.

Paimeng covered his mouth and made a gesture of shock: "Oh my god, there is such a family in Liyue. I thought everyone lived and worked in peace and contentment under the management of Qixing."

There was also a hint of surprise in Yingyan's eyes. During her travels, this was the first time she encountered such a thing of confiscating homes and exterminating families.

You know, in her last stop, Mondstadt, the free capital, even the Lawrence family, the old decadent aristocracy, was still not driven out and killed.

In Liyue, five families were suddenly sentenced to confiscation and genocide by Qixing.

"Hmph, after the emperor leaves, there will always be some ambitious people who can't suppress their desires. Qixing will deal with more such people in the future, but they may not be the Qixing of our generation."

Chongyun really hated those corrupt families and thought they had betrayed the emperor.

"Haha, don't talk about this unhappy topic, Ying, how was your conversation with Sister Beidou?"

When Wang Dao remembered that Ying had been accompanying Beidou these past few days, he wanted to ask about the specific situation.

"It's very good. Sister Beidou and I have made an appointment to leave for Inazuma after the Tsutsuki Festival."

Ying said with a smile, she had opened the entrance to the next journey.

"Oh, wait until after the Moon-Chasing Festival. That would be great. Everyone can get together at the Moon-Chasing Festival."

Wang Dao nodded and calculated the time. It was time for him to prepare the things he needed to hand over to Yae Shenzi.

Xiang Ling walked out of the kitchen, holding a food plate in her hand.

"I seem to hear you talking about the Moon Festival. I am going to participate in this year's [King of Kitchen Competition]. You can be my food consultant."

Paimon was stunned for a moment, then showed a look of surprise: "[King of Kitchen Competition]? Is there such a competition in Liyue?"

Xiangling nodded: "Each Zhuyue Festival will have a different theme, usually designated by Qixing. This year's theme is [Food and Mountains and Rivers]. In order to respond to this theme, Qixing specially held a cooking competition. "

Xingqiu also added next to him: "The atmosphere in Liyue has been a lot depressing recently. Holding a lively competition can make everyone relax."

Paimeng nodded slightly: "[Food and Mountains and Rivers], food and beautiful mountains and rivers, really a good topic!"

Xiangling nodded in agreement: "I think so too! I heard that Tianquan Ningguang came up with the questions herself. She is so amazing... She always looks so mysterious..."

Ying was moved by Xiang Ling's words: "So, what does Xiang Ling need us to do?"

"I want to participate in the chef competition, but it takes too much brainpower to come up with new dishes, and Brother Daoyi only gives me ideas and doesn't help me taste the dishes... My judgment when tasting dishes has declined recently."

Xiang Ling said and glared at Wang Daoyi.

"Ha~ After all, these are the competition dishes that Xiangling wants to prepare. I've eaten too many of your dishes and can't give too many suggestions." Wang Daoyi laughed and made an excuse for himself.

In fact, he really couldn't stand Xiang Ling's whimsical dishes. Although one or two strange dishes could be regarded as a special try, dozens of strange dishes would be a very scary thing.

"Hmph!" She snorted unhappily at Wang Daoyi, and Xiangling looked at Ying again, "So, I would like to ask you to accompany me to collect diners' thoughts on food. This time I want to break through the usual thinking. It will take a lot of time. Ask a few people and collect different ideas.”

Paimeng's eyes lit up. She loved this kind of job of finding friends while eating food.

"This is easy to handle! After all, we have friends all over the world, right? Ying."

Ying also smiled and made a proud expression with her hands on her hips: "A little too much, just a little too much."

"Oh, are you very confident?" Wang Daoyi teased.

"It's no big deal!" Paimeng flew to the table and looked at the delicious food that Xiangling had just served, "After we finish eating the delicious food, we will visit our friends in Liyue and ask them one by one. idea."

With that said, she picked up her special chopsticks and attacked the dishes on the table.

Ying also sat down and ate with Paimon. She was also a little hungry.

"Yes, that's great. When Guo Ba comes back later, we'll all set off together!" Xiang Ling nodded with satisfaction, then looked at the other people, "Brother Dao Yi, and Xing Qiu Chongyun, you want to go together ?"

Wang Daoyi shook his head: "I won't go, lest you say again that I can only praise you."

Xingqiu also shook his head: "Feiyun Chamber of Commerce still has many things to do in the future. At the same time, we have to make some preparations for the Moon Festival. I won't go either."

Chongyun also shook his head: "During the festival, something happened in the clan, so I have to go back to the clan."

Xiang Ling nodded disappointedly: "Okay, then it's just me, Ying, and Paimeng Guoba."

Ying and Paimon enjoyed a delicious meal.

"Woo... It's so delicious. The feeling of being full is so happy." Paimon covered his stomach and moaned happily.

Yingya patted his belly with satisfaction.

"Ying, where are you going to take Xiang Ling as your first stop?" Wang Daoyi asked.

"Well... Xiangling needs different, interesting ideas..." Ying pondered for a while, then her eyes lit up, "Speaking of interesting ideas, I think Hu Tao can definitely give some refreshing opinions."

Paimon also nodded: "Yes, Hu Tao's wonderful idea, let's go to the Hall of Life as our first stop!"

"Uh..." Are you serious about asking Hu Tao about cooking?

Wang Daoyi wanted to complain, but he didn't say much.

"Well, I happen to be going to the Palace of Life to find Zhongli, so let's go with you!"

"Hey, Daoyi went to find Zhongli. Did something happen?" Paimeng still remembered Zhongli's identity as the Rock God and Wang Daoyi's status as a follower.

Hearing that Wang Daoyi was going to find Zhongli, he was a little concerned about whether something big had happened again.

Stunned by Paimeng's question, Wang Daoyi shook his head: "It's nothing serious, I just want to ask some questions."

"Oh," Paimon nodded, relieved.

After sitting for a while, Xingqiu and Chongyun took their leave.

Xiangling also packed her things.

"Guo Ba is back too and is doing somersaults outside the door!" Wang Daoyi glanced outside the door.

Ying stood up: "Then let's set off!"

Chapter 139: How to Seal Thundergod's Heart

The group left Wanmin Hall and arrived at the entrance of Purangsheng Hall.

"Hu Tao always has some magical ideas, which will definitely inspire Xiangling!" Paimon flew in front, praising Hu Tao for his fantastic ideas.

"Oh? Did I hear someone calling my hall master's name?" The side door of the Hall of Rebirth opened, and a weird girl appeared, carrying a recliner in her hand.

Hu Tao looked at the door and saw that it was a familiar guest.

"Oops, it turns out it's Ying and Paimeng, as well as Xiangling and Daoyi." Hall Master Hu put down the recliner and leaned against the door, "Did you come to the Hall of Life for something? Or do you want to give it to me? Introducing business?”

"Uh..." The smiles on everyone's faces froze. Introducing business to you is probably not a good thing to say.

However, thinking of Hall Master Hu's character, everyone didn't mind and continued to approach Hu Tao with a smile.

"Wait, wait, this kind of smile, you can tell there is something else going on at the first sight. Do you have something to ask of me, the Hall Master?"

Hall Master Hu is very smart and can tell something is up at a glance.

Xiangling stepped forward and said, "Hutao, let me ask you, what kind of food do you like to eat?"

Hu Tao was stunned: "What do you want to eat? You suddenly asked me this. I really can't react..."

"It's really incredible that Hutao has something he can't say." Paimon said, shaking his head.

Hutao waved his hand and wanted to catch Paimon: "No matter how smart a bird is, it is normal for it to take a break, right? I am the same way. Little Paimon actually laughed at me, watching me tickle you."

Ying smiled and stopped the girl who was making a pounce gesture: "Hu Tao, just say a few words."

Xiangling also nodded: "Yes, don't think too carefully, just tell me what kind of dishes you like. I'm doing a public opinion survey."

Hutao suddenly realized:

"I see, I see, are you going to make a new dish? Let's agree first, don't make anything too weird! Boiled fish and shrimp dumplings are enough!"

"Boiled fish with shrimp dumplings? Isn't it very ordinary?" Xiang Ling was a little confused.

For a top chef like her, this is the simplest dish.

Things like slime condensation are already commonplace.

Xiangling even wanted to use the frozen tree as a side dish.

Hutao shook his head: "Ordinary, but not ordinary. Think about it. Boiled fish is hot and fragrant. This is a "moving" dish. Pair this kind of dish with a shrimp dumpling, and the shrimp dumpling becomes "quiet". .do you understand?"

"Moving?" Xiangling pondered for a moment, then said excitedly, "I can cook moving dishes! Slime..."

But before Xiangling could finish her words, Hutao interrupted her quickly:

"It's not that kind of moving! Even though the food is a thing, it also has its own unique atmosphere. Look at the boiled fish, it's red and spicy! It's irritating to the eyes, mouth and nose. It's called 'moving'."

"The shrimp dumplings are crystal clear, fresh and pure, which is called 'quiet'. The combination of movement and stillness complements each other just like a talented man and a beautiful woman!"

Hu Tao's words were very much like those esoteric lectures given by a Chinese teacher, which made Paimon, a scumbag, confused.

"I have no idea what this is... but it seems to make sense..."

Although Paimon didn't understand, Paimon was shocked.

But Xiangling beside him kept nodding her head as she listened: "Hmm... the movement and stillness are in perfect harmony, and they complement each other..."

Paimon added: "I think it actually means a combination of meat and vegetables, so that salty and sweet complement each other, right?"