Genshin Player in the World of Detective Conan

"Traveler, your aesthetic sense is as strange as ever... Huh? You like this name?"

Seeing [Sapphire] happily meow, seemingly quite fond of the name, Paimon spread her hands and said:

"Alright, anyway, the street singer is allergic to cats, so he'll probably just flee in panic if he meets this little guy."

Yin Kong nodded slightly.

For this little guy, this would be a complete farewell to all the unpleasant memories of the past, and the beginning of a brand new cat life, right?

"Miss Yoko, could you please call Shinobu and the others over?"

After Paimon and [Sapphire] were done, oh no, [Young Barbatos] should be called now, Yin Kong also walked into the kitchen to start preparing dinner.

Miss Yoko didn't find it strange.

After all, she had witnessed firsthand how Yin Kong had created such an extraordinary dish as [Buddha Jumps Over the Wall] in just a few seconds, a dish that would be unforgettable for her.

Perhaps Yin Kong also possessed an ability similar to [Time Control], allowing him to prepare a table of delicious dishes at a hundred times the speed.

What to do, she wished she had such a convenient ability too.

A moment later, when Miss Yoko returned with everyone, they indeed saw the table already filled with steaming hot dishes.

"Shinobu!" Paimon, who had naturally activated her disguise, floated towards Kuki Shinobu, "Guess who I am."

Kuki Shinobu was startled. Although Paimon's appearance had changed slightly, she still recognized her immediately.

Moreover, this was the first time she had seen Paimon in her "ground chicken" form.

Paimon chuckled and removed her disguise from Kuki Shinobu:

"As expected of Shinobu, you can't fool me. And it looks like you can act alone now, that's great."

However, the manager, Yamashiro Hitomi, who witnessed this scene, was struck by lightning. She looked at Yin Kong in disbelief, then at the little Paimon he was looking at with doting eyes.

Could this person be a single father?

Miss Yoko, wake up!

Yamashiro Hitomi's pupils trembled violently. She had thought that being chosen by Miss Yoko and becoming her manager was a stroke of immense luck.

After all, the status and treatment of managers like them were almost directly tied to the celebrity themselves.

But now, her only thought was to dig up her ex, Yamagishi Ei, from the graveyard and sincerely ask him how he managed to keep everything so secret for so long.

As for the last person present, Aoyama Nanami, she clearly hadn't noticed so much.

More accurately, the moment she entered the living room, her attention was completely captivated by the enticing aroma.

Just resisting the urge to turn into a hungry ghost had exhausted all her willpower.

However, the rumbling in her stomach grew louder and louder.

"It's all Chinese cuisine, I hope you don't mind."

There was nothing he could do if they minded, after all, he hadn't unlocked a single recipe from Inazuma.

"Please, everyone."

Yin Kong was not one for pleasantries, and immediately gestured for everyone to start eating.

"Hooray, it's time to eat!"

Paimon naturally cheered and was the first to join the fray.

Aoyama Nanami followed closely behind. However, this young lady didn't casually grab dishes like Paimon; she simply buried her head in eating the [Homecoming Fried Rice] in her bowl.

But after the first bite of fried rice, she found she couldn't stop.

The young lady swore she had never tasted such delicious fried rice before.

With all her attention focused on the fried rice, Aoyama Nanami didn't realize that Kuki Shinobu, sitting beside her, had removed her mask.

And her movements were natural, but if one observed carefully, they would find that Kuki Shinobu's efficiency in picking up dishes was no slower than Paimon's.

As expected, this Miss Kuki Shinobu is also a rare beauty.

Upon seeing Kuki Shinobu's true face, Ono Yoko, while feeling helpless, was not surprised.

However, she quickly began to persuade Yamashiro Hitomi, who was sitting beside her with a stern face and remaining silent:

"Try Mr. Yin Kong's cooking, I guarantee it will be unforgettable for Sister Hitomi."

Even the manager, full of worries, could only reluctantly pick up her chopsticks under Miss Yoko's enthusiastic invitation:

They all looked good, but she wondered about the taste--

The moment she took a bite of [Crab Roe Tofu], Yamashiro Hitomi froze in place.

Because even though she had originally intended to find fault, she had to admit at this moment that Miss Yoko had not exaggerated at all.

If all of this was truly made by Yin Kong himself, then this man was indeed famous enough for his culinary skills alone.

Seeing Yamashiro Hitomi's stern face gradually relax, Miss Yoko finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It was impossible for her not to have noticed her new manager's resistance towards Yin Kong.

Although Yamashiro Hitomi had a somewhat stern personality, her professional ability was strong, and she was very upright, which made Miss Yoko very satisfied.

However, if the other party couldn't understand her, she would have to find someone else.

[Yan Du Xian], [Golden Thread Shrimp Balls], [Crab Roe Tofu], [Kou San Si]...

It was just a meal, so Yin Kong naturally had no need to bring out a trump card like [Buddha Jumps Over the Wall].

But even though they were just three-star home-style dishes, they were already extraordinary.

"Whew—The Traveler's cooking is still as amazing as ever."

Hearing Kuki Shinobu's exclamation after she had eaten her fill, Ms. Yoko nodded in agreement.

No wonder Paimon had been so resistant when she suggested it back then.

If it were her, she wouldn't want to switch to a clumsy cook like herself either if she could enjoy such delicious food every day, right?

Noticing Aoyama Nanami's expression, Yin Kong said understandingly:

"Are you heading home, Aoyama-san? Shinobu, could you see her off?"

After all, it was already very late.

Before Aoyama Nanami could refuse, Kuki Shinobu stood up and said:

"No problem, I'll consider it a post-meal stroll."

After Kuki Shinobu and Aoyama Nanami left, Yin Kong suddenly remembered something and said to Ms. Yoko:

"Oh, right, Ms. Yoko, I need to order raw materials for a piece of white marble. The price will likely be over six million Yen..."

The idol nodded:

"Six million Yen? I remember the balance in my bank card should be more than that. Have you used it all up already?"

There was about thirty million Yen in her bank account, most of her savings over the years.

Yin Kong smiled and said:

"No, it's not that. It's just that for an expenditure of this amount, I thought it best to inform you."

Ono Yoko suddenly realized:

"I see. But since I've already given you my card to use, I naturally trust you. You can just use it directly, there's no need to specifically notify me."

Paimon chuckled and said:

"Ms. Yoko is so kind. Then we won't be polite."

The three chatted happily. Only Yamashiro Hitomi, witnessing this scene, felt her blood pressure, which had just been lowered by the delicious food, begin to soar again with a "bang."

Chapter 58: Excited Paimon

Returning to the apartment next door with Ono Yoko, Yamashiro Hitomi could no longer hold back and began to earnestly advise the idol.

"Don't worry, Hitomi-san, I know very well what I'm doing, and I absolutely trust Mr. Yin Kong's character."

So this Ms. Yoko was actually a top-tier love-struck fool?

Hearing this, how could Yamashiro Hitomi be at ease?

Let alone mere promises, weren't there countless cases where even written contracts were torn up?

How did such a naive personality manage to survive in the treacherous entertainment industry?

"Hitomi-san might think I'm too impulsive, but I think it's just because you don't understand Yin Kong."

Ms. Yoko smiled slightly and said with great certainty:

"His cooking is just his most insignificant merit. Even if it's just a simple investment, this is my good fortune. I think Hitomi-san will understand this in the future."

I think you're completely beyond saving.

Looking at Ms. Yoko, whose eyes were sparkling and who was completely lost in her own world, Yamashiro Hitomi felt a wave of powerlessness, believing that her future was truly bleak.

Yin Kong, of course, was unaware of the minor incident next door. As usual, he was currently receiving guidance from Zhongli.

However, unlike yesterday when he could only practice alone, today he had an opponent to spar with--

Yin Kong's momentum was like a rainbow. With a soft shout, he spun his spear, unleashing a "Sweep the Army" technique that shattered Kuki Shinobu's… phantom?

The moment the phantom disappeared, a short blade silently materialized behind Yin Kong and pierced his heart with ease, like a venomous snake.

Yin Kong was instantly killed.

Even after consuming a plate of [Golden Thread Shrimp Balls] and being freed from his near-death state, Yin Kong still looked as if he doubted life.

He had actually guessed long ago that he would absolutely not be Kuki Shinobu's opponent.

Even though, according to the system's judgment, his character level had already risen to twelve, two levels higher than Kuki Shinobu's ten.

But he hadn't expected that he wouldn't even last one move and would be instantly killed.

Zhongli's calm voice echoed:

"Traveler, there's no need to be discouraged. Miss Kuki here is skilled in stealth techniques and excels at one-hit kills. Coupled with your insufficient vigilance, this outcome is not surprising.

In my opinion, the art of war dictates that one should anticipate defeat before seeking victory. When fighting, Traveler, you should not only pay attention to the enemy's movements but also spend some effort observing your surroundings, such as shadows..."

It wasn't until past midnight that Yin Kong left the training room, dragging his exhausted body.

Under the personal tutelage of Mr. Zhongli and the hands-on guidance of assistant Kuki Shinobu, the [Golden Thread Shrimp Balls] in his backpack dropped directly from over fifty to less than twenty.

But in such brutal practical training, he felt he was improving rapidly.

At least, although Yin Kong was still no match for Kuki Shinobu, he could now put up a decent fight with her.

When he returned to his bedroom, he found Paimon tightly wrapped in the blanket, gnawing on her fingers as she slept soundly.

Yin Kong shook his head, quickly crawled into bed himself, and soon fell fast asleep.

"So hot..."

The next morning, Yin Kong and Paimon were woken up by the heat.

In just one night, not only had the thick snow on the roof and roadside disappeared, but the air was also filled with the sweltering heat of midsummer. It made Yin Kong and Paimon, who were sleeping under thick blankets, feel like absolute fools.

But even so, it couldn't dampen Paimon's good mood.

Because today, she could finally go out.

Yin Kong opened the wish interface. As expected, Neuvillette and Hu Tao were gone, replaced by two other featured characters:

[Wind Follows Falling Leaves] [Maplewood Manifold - Kaedehara Kazuha];

[Sparkling Flame's Halt] [Running Sun - Klee].

The strength of the "Leaf Emperor" was obvious to all, and Klee was practically a beloved daughter, both characters Yin Kong really liked.

It was a pity, though, that he was still short on funds.

Yin Kong brought Paimon to the living room and found Miss Ono Yoko had changed into a vibrant summer outfit.

"Let's go out!"

Paimon, flying out of the apartment, was like a bird released from its cage, excitedly darting everywhere.

"Wow! The buildings here are really spectacular! And there are so many things for sale..."