Xiao: But Almond Tofu Is Just Too Delicious

So Chen Luo is currently making a judgment.

With a flick of his finger, Chen Luo made the innkeeper of Wangshu Inn, who was about to come and entertain Chen Luo and Shen He, ignore Chen Luo and Shenhe. At the same time, Chen Luo led Shenhe up to the top of Wangshu Inn.

"Hmm, I don't know." Shenhe shook his head.

"I've witnessed all walks of life today. I've learned that buying things costs money and that we must abide by the laws and regulations in Liyue Harbor, but I'm not sure how much we have to follow," Shenhe said.

Shenhe feels that it might be a bit too early for him to enter the market now.

But at least Shenhe learned how to make someone back down without using force to kill or maim them.

I also know that you can't hurt people without a reason in Liyue Harbor. Even if there is a reason, it will cause some trouble. So I can't be too heavy-handed. At least I can't slam the other person's head on the floor three times. At most, I can only do it once.

But Shenhe felt that knowing only this was not enough.

"I think it's already quite good that you know all this. Take it slow, not everyone can become fat overnight. Everyone has their own personality. Although you still can't integrate into Liyue Harbor, at least you have an opportunity."

"In short, in my opinion, you can enter the market now. Although you might encounter some trouble or people who harass you, just go ahead and make your move. I'll help you handle the aftermath, as long as you don't get killed," Chen Luo said.

After all, Shenhe isn't some kind of great demon king who would attack ordinary people. Shenhe were to attack someone else, it would usually be because that person provoked Shenhe first.

How to conduct oneself in society? How to navigate interpersonal relationships?

No, no, no, Shenhe doesn't need these.

Can you imagine Shenhe, who always has a smile on his face, is warm and friendly, and is very tactful?

Chen Luo simply couldn't imagine it.

"It's just that you're not ready to enter the market yet, because your killing intent and malevolent energy haven't been fully digested. Wait a few more days and it will be about right," Chen Luo concluded.

Yes, but it's not suitable.

[Ding! Mission complete]

Reward: Celestial Spell - [Astral Projection]

"If... if possible, I'd like to stay at the bar a little longer, is that alright?" Shenhe 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.

Shenhe's thought process remains remarkably clear.

As for that immortal magic—[Astral Projection] —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 "Astral Projection" 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 the Teyvat Continent, 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 Demon Slayer 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 Demon Slayer?" the landlady asked.

"Here's the thing, I'm Ningguang's messenger, sent to inform the Demon Slayer 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 Demon Slayer Xiao 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 Slayer; the Demon- Demon Slayer 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 Shenhe each sat on a stool, Chen Luo took out the food he had prepared in his backpack.

[Sweet Dream]·(The Mother's Taste)·(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 Primogem.

The so-called "Sweet 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 Wangshu 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 Demon Slayer to come out.

So Chen Luo took out another plate of Sweet Dream.

10 Primogem.

This time, however, the Sweet 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 spoonful, and gently fed it to Sirin, who was sitting in his lap.

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

"And it also has a kind of Mother's Taste."

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 Demon Slayer, Sirin 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 Little Sirin's head while continuing to feed her almond tofu with a small spoon.

After feeding Little Sirin three times, the Demon Slayer still did not appear. Chen Luo sighed and then took out another plate of special almond tofu and placed it in front of Shenhe.

"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 Primogem.

"Hmm." Shenhe nodded and picked up the matching tableware.

Shenhe 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 Shenhe wouldn't refuse Chen Luo's kindness.

And so, Chen Luo, Shenhe, and Little Sirin 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.

Demon Slayer, if you don't come out soon, I'm going to eat you up!

Although Chen Luo didn't say it aloud, Chen Luo used his ability as Herrscher 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 Manifestations Adepti 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 Omnipresence Over Mortals beside Chen Luo, before asking.

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

"You must be the Three-Eyed Five Manifestations Adepti, the Demon Slayer, Vigilant 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 Manifestations Adepti refers to the power of the Liyue Immortals in general, not just Xiao. There are also several Vigilant Yaksha, but the only one that belongs exclusively to Xiao is the title of Demon Slayer.

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 Chen Luo 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 Herrscher of Knowledge 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 Primogem, why spend Primogem if he could be persuaded gently?

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

Chen Luo wasn't planning to do anything strange to Xiao; Chen Luo 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 Chen Luo 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 Immortal Conferment 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 was the case. Zhongli didn't die; he just quit and went to keep Venti, that lazy bum.

It's said that wherever 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 Liyue Qixing that govern the human world play in this matter..." Xiao's tone became slightly worried.