Genshin Player in the World of Detective Conan

Chapter 38: Chaotic Time

"Yin Kong's cooking is amazing?"

After her initial disappointment, Ms. Ono looked at Yin Kong curiously.

In this era, Japan still promoted the idea of the husband working outside and the wife working inside. Men rarely cooked unless it was their profession.

The most typical example was probably Mori Kogoro. Even though Fei Yingli's talent in the culinary arts was probably comparable to that of Lord Narukami the Great Shogun, he had never considered cooking for himself.

In fact, for several years now, his underage daughter, Ran, had been doing housework and cooking for him.

Of course, Paimon clearly wouldn't have such thoughts. When she heard about food, she immediately forgot her embarrassment and proudly introduced:

"Not amazing, he's-- incredibly amazing! Besides Xiangling and Akafia, I've hardly seen anyone who can cook better than this guy..."

Daily Quest: [Culinary Showcase].

It's time to let the young lady feel the cruelty of this world. Please make a dish on the spot. The higher the level and quality, the greater the reward.

Hearing the system notification, Yin Kong looked at the idol, confirming once again that this was indeed a rich vein in every sense of the word.

"Huh? Yin Kong, you're going to cook too? That's great! To be honest, I wasn't quite full just now. Since you're making it fresh, I want Fisherman's Toast, Satisfying Salad, and Radish and Vegetable Soup..."

Paimon's words also made Ono Yoko glance over again.

She knew Paimon could eat a lot, so she had prepared an unusually large breakfast, almost equivalent to the amount for five adults.

But now, it seemed she had underestimated the appetite of this little white spirit.

Paimon had eaten food three times her size and was still not full. Was this little guy's stomach connected to another dimension?

However, amidst her shock, Ms. Ono didn't forget the "main business" and immediately stood up, saying, "I'll help too."

Unfortunately, Paimon stopped her, waving her hands and explaining, "No, no, the Traveler is very fast. No matter how complicated the dish, he can make it just like that."

"He can make it just like that?"

Ms. Ono couldn't help but chuckle. As expected of little Paimon, even her descriptions were so exaggerated and cute.

"But Paimon, why do you sometimes call Mr. Yin Kong 'Traveler'?"

Paimon replied matter-of-factly, "It's simple, because we're always traveling."

Ms. Ono was very interested: "In that case, you must have been to many places?"

Paimon nodded, her face full of pride, and replied, "Of course! We're the best partners!"

"Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is here!"

Just as the idol wanted to ask for more details, she heard Yin Kong's shout from behind.

She froze for a moment and quickly turned her head.

Then, Ono Yoko was utterly shocked to find Yin Kong walking out of the kitchen holding a golden jar full of Chinese charm.

Was that too fast?

From the moment Yin Kong entered the kitchen to when he came out, it couldn't have been more than twenty seconds.

That wasn't even enough time to cut a fruit platter.

Of course, someone present was even more shocked than her, and that was Paimon.

"Buddha Jumps Over the Wall?!"

Yin Kong rarely used the phrase "scrambling and rolling" to describe a flying posture, but Paimon at this moment undoubtedly fit the description perfectly.

After Yin Kong placed the jar on the table, she impatiently lifted the lid.

Instantly, a rich, domineering yet soft and pure aroma, layered yet perfectly blended, rapidly filled the entire living room along with the rising steam.

Paimon's small face was filled with surprise and relish: "Wow, Traveler, how did you remember the recipe for this dish? Wait! I know, it must have been Zhongli!"

And so it was. Not only for [Buddha Jumps Over the Wall], but the Geo Archon remembered almost all of Liyue's recipes, and even their development history.

Although a considerable portion of the dishes couldn't be cooked due to a lack of ingredients, it had still expanded Yin Kong's menu many times over.

[Mountain delicacies and seafood gathered together, fine dishes and exquisite cuisine release their fragrance upon opening the jar.]

When Ms. Ono snapped back to reality, she found that she, Paimon, and Yin Kong had completely finished off the entire jar of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.

The idol knelt on the ground, feeling as though something had been irrevocably lost. Her initial fighting spirit was completely extinguished.

The moment this precious delicacy entered her mouth, she understood that this level of culinary skill was probably not something that could be caught up with through sheer effort alone.

[Primogem x20, Mora x8150, Affection EXP x70, Fine Enhancement Ore x6, Mystic Enhancement Ore x2]

I actually got double the rewards?!

Yin Kong blinked as he saw the quest rewards. After staring blankly for a few seconds, he finally confirmed he wasn't mistaken.

Not only Mora and other resources, but even Primogems were doubled for the daily quest.

He quickly opened his Adventurer Handbook again to confirm he had only completed one daily quest.

Realizing what had just happened, Yin Kong's eyes suddenly lit up. He looked at Miss Yoko, who was kneeling on the ground, with an unusually eager gaze.

Unfortunately, it was not easy to encounter such a quest.

No matter how Yin Kong tried to probe or subtly guide the conversation, he couldn't trigger a similar quest again.

"Miss Yoko, you don't need to be discouraged. The Traveler is special, so it's no big deal that you lost to him."

With the two of them offering comfort, the idol finally regained her vitality.

At this point, Paimon finally remembered their main business:

"By the way, Miss Yoko, do you feel like the weather today is strange?"

"Strange? The weather?" Ono Yoko blinked, then asked doubtfully, "Although Tokyo doesn't often snow, it's not exactly strange, is it?"

Paimon scratched their head:

"But yesterday was still summer, and shouldn't snow only happen in winter?"

Miss Yoko was even more confused:

"Isn't today winter? What's strange about it snowing?"

"What, Miss Yoko, you're saying today is already winter?" Paimon asked in shock, "But yesterday was summer, and today is winter. Isn't that strange?"

"What's wrong with that?"

"Everything is wrong with that!"

Seeing the strange looks they were giving each other, Yin Kong immediately asked:

"Miss Yoko, may I ask what date it was yesterday?"

Ono Yoko, though confused, vaguely sensed something was wrong and answered honestly:

"August 8th."

Yin Kong continued to ask:

"And today?"

Miss Yoko replied:

"November 24th. Mr. Yin Kong, did something happen?"

Chapter 39: The Tide's Decree

"What day of the week was yesterday?"

"What day of the week is today?"

"What comes after three?"

"Four, of course."

"Then why is it Friday after Wednesday?"

"Yeah, it's Friday after Wednesday. Is there a problem with that?"

"Ugh, I can't take it anymore!" After repeatedly failing to get an answer, Paimon could only turn to Yin Kong for help, "Traveler, has Miss Yoko been possessed? She must have been possessed!"

Ono Yoko immediately looked over, her expression a little anxious.

After all, she knew that Yin Kong and Paimon were not ordinary people and could perceive dangers that ordinary people couldn't.

"Miss Yoko, you don't need to be nervous. I don't think this is your problem." Yin Kong first comforted the idol, then explained to Paimon, "If only her perception was skewed, it wouldn't affect the seasons and weather."

Paimon suddenly realized:

"Oh, right. This is an anomaly affecting the entire city. I wonder if the whole world has become like this."

Yin Kong slowly said:

"Yesterday, Zhongli told me that to repel the Abyss, this world might have paid some unknown price. I suspect this chaotic date is that price."

Paimon finally understood:

"It's just that ordinary people like Miss Yoko don't realize the problem?"

Yin Kong nodded:

"I think so. Just like to us, tomorrow comes after today, and Thursday should come after Wednesday. Even if someone told you it was all wrong, you'd just find it hard to understand, wouldn't you?"

Paimon analyzed:

"Wait, isn't this situation like the World Tree? Once the records in the World Tree are tampered with, everyone's cognition will be automatically corrected. Huh, so this time, you and I are the exceptions."

Yin Kong corrected:

"It is indeed very similar, but I think this situation is far more thorough than modifying the World Tree."

After all, the World Tree can only modify existing records and people's perceptions.

True history will not change because of it.

But now, it's genuine power of time.

Not only have the external seasons changed, but people's living conditions have also undergone tangible changes.

Taking Miss Ono Yoko here as an example, when she hurried back from the crime scene yesterday, she didn't actually bring many daily necessities or a change of clothes.

But now, warm winter clothes have appeared at the entrance.

If nothing unexpected happens, the furnishings in her room and the bedding on her bed should have also automatically changed to winter styles.

"Whoa, so powerful! Is this the authority of time? It's incredible. Could it be that there's an existence here similar to the Hydro Archon?"

"Perhaps."

Looking at Paimon's face full of amazement, Yin Kong's expression was inevitably a little subtle.

Because this little guy's true identity might not be inferior to Istaroth, and it's even very likely a smurf account of King Deshret.

Paimon naturally didn't notice these things and was full of worry:

"So, isn't this world in imminent danger? What should we do, Yin Kong? Hurry and use the invincible Mr. Zhongli to think of a solution."

Yin Kong patted the little guy's head and comforted him with a smile:

"That being said, we don't need to worry too much. Because the invincible Mr. Zhongli has already said that besides time, all other laws in this world are still very stable.

So, even if it is in imminent danger, it is for the entire world.

For ordinary people, even if it were to be destroyed, it would probably be decades, or even centuries later..."