Their Commission Reward is Not Right

In the Herrscher of Knowledge's opinion, Chen Luo was simply asking for a beating.

"Cough, cough, let's talk nicely, no need to get physical. I remember it was like this: the Herrscher of Knowledge was caught in a spacetime turbulence and sucked into a spacetime channel, suffering severe injuries." After taking a punch, Chen Luo instantly became much more compliant.

"Yes, that's right, that's exactly it. Although I didn't know that gray thing was spacetime turbulence at first, when I was pulled into a black hole, I really felt like flashes of past events appeared before my eyes. I even saw the scene of Kiana and I fighting on Mount Tai Xu. I didn't pay much attention at first, but now that I think about it, that was the sign of my time travel," the Herrscher of Knowledge said after slapping her thigh hard.

"That hurt. Can you slap your own thigh next time?" Chen Luo rubbed his thigh.

"Definitely next time, definitely next time."

"So, why did you call me here?"

"I remember that without your permission, you can't use special abilities on others inside the tavern, right? But if you authorize it, it's fine," the Herrscher of Knowledge said, looking into Chen Luo's eyes.

"Yeah, what do you want to do?"

"Of course, I want to modify Theresa's consciousness. If she talks to the old fossil later and discovers that she didn't come to this little tavern, then everything will be exposed, won't it?" the Herrscher of Knowledge said matter-of-factly.

"But I have to tell you in advance, if I lift your permission to act against her, then her permission to act against you will also be unlocked," Chen Luo warned the Herrscher of Knowledge.

"Don't worry about that, I'm not going to hit her, I'm just going to change her subconscious so that she absolutely won't mention this little tavern or seeing her in the tavern to the old fossil. It's a very small change, the other party won't notice," the Herrscher of Knowledge said, waving her hand.

"Well, it's fine, but aren't you planning to return to your own world now?" Chen Luo asked after nodding.

"What's wrong? Are you trying to kick me out?" the Herrscher of Knowledge clenched her fist.

"No, no, no, you can stay as long as you want. After all, we're family now."

Having another daughter to raise was just a little more in living expenses, no big deal.

"It's just that generally speaking, when people who have crossed worlds see hope of returning to their own world, wouldn't they immediately seize it?" Chen Luo hesitated for a moment before voicing his doubt.

"But why should I return to my own world?" To Chen Luo's surprise, the Herrscher of Knowledge touched her chin and asked such a question.

"Of course, it's for... for..." Chen Luo thought this was a very easy question to answer, but the words got stuck in his throat. He didn't know how to say it, or rather, he couldn't find any reason.

That's right, why should the Herrscher of Knowledge return to her original world?

Family? Friends? Lover? Disciple?

Sorry, the Herrscher of Knowledge had none of these.

The only one she was slightly worried about was Fu Hua.

But Fu Hua, at this point in time, before the third Honkai outbreak had even begun, was doing very well and didn't need the Herrscher of Knowledge to save her at all.

So, thinking about it carefully, the Herrscher of Knowledge seemed to have no reason to return to her original world.

Well, having Chen Luo beat up Kiana was one thing, but it was clearly too early for that now.

"So, there's no point in me going back. Besides, I still have a Herrscher core inside me. If I return to my original world, I might be discovered by the Honkai consciousness immediately. Although I'm not afraid of them, it would be quite troublesome if it disrupted the world's development," the Herrscher of Knowledge said with her arms crossed.

The Herrscher of Knowledge was, to some extent, a Herrscher created by the Honkai consciousness. At a time when the third Herrscher hadn't even awakened, the Herrscher of Knowledge's sudden appearance was very abrupt.

If everything proceeded according to the plot, it would be more advantageous for the Herrscher of Knowledge.

Although the moment Theresa entered this tavern, it meant that the plot would definitely deviate.

"Don't you plan to return to your original world?" Chen Luo couldn't help but ask.

"How could I not? How can I not participate in something like the third Honkai outbreak?" The Herrscher of Knowledge seemed to have thought of something happy, and her smile was almost uncontrollable.

"Kiana's talent is very strong, it's just a shame she was delayed by Schicksal and Anti-Entropy. If she were trained by me... What do you think about letting Kiana beat up the old fossil?" the Herrscher of Knowledge suddenly asked Chen Luo.

"I think... it has potential." Although the Herrscher of Knowledge's words sounded chaotic, from a certain angle, they were indeed feasible.

"Oh, right, you have to come with me then." As she was about to leave her little corner, the Herrscher of Knowledge casually said.

"Ah, why?"

"Don't be silly. If I go, I'll naturally be discovered because of my Herrscher identity. But if I hide inside you, I'm confident the Honkai consciousness won't find me," the Herrscher of Knowledge gave Chen Luo a sideways glance.

"Moreover, can you bear to let a weak girl like me face the terrifying third Honkai outbreak alone?" the Herrscher of Knowledge looked at Chen Luo with a hint of grievance.

"...A weak girl." Chen Luo dared not agree with this statement.

To be blunt, the Herrscher of Knowledge in her prime could at least go toe-to-toe with Sirin, the Herrscher with six cores, if not win outright.

The Herrscher of Knowledge could be considered a rather exceptional Herrscher.

How could you possibly block a punch with 50,000 years of power?

Tens of thousands of years of combat experience, plus the Herrscher's body, and the Tai Xu Sword God that could be used with the Herrscher of Knowledge's authority...

Chen Luo would believe it even if you said the Herrscher of Knowledge could easily defeat all current Herrschers.

After all, at this point in time, there was only the Herrscher of Reason, and she was half-dead. So, she could definitely be easily defeated.

However, Chen Luo didn't know if her physical fitness had gotten stronger or weaker after coming to another world and gaining a physical form due to special circumstances. Could she still compare to her peak self?

Chapter 32 Reward: St. Freya Academy Staff Certificate

"How's the bitter melon juice I made?" Chen Luo asked his guest after returning to his seat.

"It's excellent," Theresa nodded with satisfaction.

"I have something I'm very curious about, I don't know if I should ask?" Venti raised his hand.

"What can't you say? Just say what you want to say,"

"Isn't this supposed to be a bar? Why do you even make drinks?" Venti felt that Zero Bar's scope of business seemed quite extensive.

"Bitter melon juice isn't a drink, it's a health beverage," Theresa chimed in from the side.

"So, is bitter melon juice good?" Venti asked again.

Originally, Venti had no desire to drink bitter melon juice at all, but he couldn't help it when he saw the blissful expression on Theresa's face as she drank it beside him earlier.

"Of course, it's delicious! Let me tell you, bitter melon juice isn't just tasty, it's also incredibly healthy. I swear on my title as the Principal of St. Freya Academy!" Theresa said with unusual conviction.

"Emmm, I want a cup of bitter melon juice too!" Venti raised his hand.

"...Are you sure?" Chen Luo looked at Venti with a strange expression.

Chen Luo wasn't sure if bitter melon juice existed in Venti's world, but the truth was, not everyone could enjoy something like bitter melon juice.

"Of course," Venti nodded.

[Ding! You have a new commission]

[Novelty Drink]: The Anemo Archon Barbatos wishes to try a drink he's never tasted before. Please make him a cup of bitter melon juice, just like Theresa's.

Reward: 15 raw stones

Difficulty: Zero Stars

"If you insist, then fine."

Good advice can't save a stubborn fool. Since Venti wanted to experience some hardship, Chen Luo didn't mind. He was earning raw stones anyway.

Chen Luo initially thought that after agreeing to give Venti a large cup of apple cider daily, he wouldn't be able to collect any more raw stones from him. But reality proved Chen Luo wrong.

When Venti first arrived, he gave Chen Luo 10 raw stones because Venti wanted to drink that extra-large cup of apple cider, which was also considered a commission.

Within just half an hour, Venti had contributed 25 raw stones to Chen Luo. At that moment, Chen Luo knew he had made a friend in Venti.

Chen Luo also roughly figured out some patterns regarding commission appearances and rewards.

That is, for weaker individuals, the base reward is 5 raw stones, like Snatching the Little Loli's Lollipop. However, for stronger individuals, like Venti and Theresa, their base reward is at least 10 raw stones.

Not long after, Chen Luo prepared another cup of special bitter melon juice.

This bitter melon juice, unless personally tasted or if one is a fanatic like Theresa, would absolutely not be recognized as bitter melon juice because it smelled fragrant.

Chen Luo hadn't expected that the bitter melon juice he made to prank the Herrscher of Knowledge would actually bring him two business opportunities.

No, it should be three. Because when the Herrscher of Knowledge entered the bar, she also gave Chen Luo a commission, with a guaranteed reward of 10 raw stones, asking him to make her a very delicious drink.

But Chen Luo would rather not earn those 10 raw stones and teach the Herrscher of Knowledge a lesson.

I, Chen Luo, am not someone to be trifled with! Hahaha!

"Mmm, it smells pretty good, and the color is lovely too," Venti said with satisfaction, looking at the pale green transparent drink that appeared before him.

[Ding! Mission Complete.]

"..." If it weren't for its beautiful appearance from the outside and its decent taste, it wouldn't have fooled the Herrscher of Knowledge.

And since Venti only wanted bitter melon juice and didn't specify wanting it to taste good, Chen Luo's mission was directly completed.

Both the Herrscher of Knowledge and Theresa were watching Venti with anticipation.

Theresa's gaze held approval for a fellow enthusiast, while the Herrscher of Knowledge's gaze was purely for the spectacle.

"Pfft!" But when Venti took a sip of the bitter melon juice through the straw, just like the Herrscher of Knowledge, he spat it out. And Venti was directly in front of Chen Luo.

"Wind Wall!" Elemental power appeared before Chen Luo, slapping the bitter melon juice right back onto Venti's face.

Using the Vision bestowed upon the Anemo Archon Barbatos to hit the Anemo Archon Barbatos felt incredibly satisfying.

"Cough, cough, cough, what kind of anti-human drink is this?" Venti, who had grabbed the tissues Chen Luo pushed towards him to wipe his face, immediately pushed the beautiful-looking bitter melon juice away.

The moment the bitter melon juice touched his tongue, Venti felt as if he remembered all the hardships of his life... his elven life.

"A'Luo, I want apple cider!" Venti looked at Chen Luo pitifully.

"But you've already finished your free one."

"I want to drink it!" Having just experienced extreme fear, Venti desperately needed a cup of apple cider to comfort his wounded soul.

[Ding! You have a new commission]

"Here you go." Chen Luo immediately brought out a large cup of apple cider.

Ten raw stones earned.

Venti is truly a useful tool.

Chen Luo couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

He also hadn't expected that sting operations could be applied in the same way through commission talents.

This was simply wonderful.

"Why can't you people appreciate the wonder of bitter melon juice?" Theresa was heartbroken seeing Venti's reaction.

"Another cup of bitter melon juice!" Since Theresa was in a bad mood, she needed a cup of bitter melon juice to warm her heart.

[Ding! You have a new commission!]

"Of course, but... are you interested in trying some bitter melon juice brewed by the God of Bitter Melon?" Chen Luo asked Theresa after quickly mixing a glass of bitter melon juice and placing it in front of her upon seeing the quest notification.

[Ding! Quest Complete]

"Hm?" Theresa, who had just received the bitter melon juice, was about to drink it when she paused.

"God of Bitter Melon?" Theresa admitted she had never heard of such a thing.

"That's right, the God of Bitter Melon! I told you this bar has every kind of drink. Just like this guest here, he wanted a drink brewed by the wind, have you ever heard of that? But I can still make it. So if you really want to drink bitter melon juice made from the God of Bitter Melon, I can definitely make it for you!" Chen Luo said confidently.

"Really?" Theresa looked at Venti inquisitively.

"Really." Venti nodded.

"Alright then, I want to drink it!" Theresa's eyes sparkled as she looked at Chen Luo.

[Ding! You have a new commission!]

[Bitter Melon Juice of the God of Bitter Melon]: Theresa wants to drink a glass of bitter melon juice made from the God of Bitter Melon.

Quest Reward: 40 raw stones + St. Freya Academy Staff Certificate.

Difficulty: One Star

"???" Chen Luo could understand the raw stone reward, but what was that other thing?

Despite not understanding, it didn't stop Chen Luo from accepting the commission.

Moreover, the appearance of this commission proved that encouraging consumption was effective.

Chen Luo absolutely loved this bar.