Incinerator and Wok Are the Same Principle

Mt. Aocang.

Cloud Retainer awoke from her slumber to the sound of knocking at her cave dwelling's entrance.

She gently flapped her wings, and the large door slowly opened.

Very soon, a woman with a white braided ponytail walked in. Her figure, encased in a black tight-fitting outfit, was extremely alluring, yet her demeanor was as cold and detached as if she were an immortal untouched by worldly affairs.

"Shenhe, are you ready?"

Cloud Retainer asked Shenhe.

"Master, this disciple is ready."

Shenhe nodded slowly.

"In that case, you may descend the mountain and travel the world."

Cloud Retainer said to Shenhe.

A few days prior, she had felt a stirring in her heart, sensing it was time for Shenhe to descend the mountain and experience the world.

Coincidentally, the Rite of Descension for The Geo Archon in Liyue Harbor was also approaching, so letting her witness it would be good.

"Yes."

Shenhe bid farewell to Cloud Retainer, and turned to leave, holding her spear.

Cloud Retainer left with Shenhe, watching her all the way down the mountain before turning back.

At the mountain gate, she glanced at the stone table beneath the tree.

With a thought, she transformed directly into human form.

A tall woman with black hair and glasses appeared, exuding an imposing aura.

Then, she slowly walked to the stone table.

She extended her hand, and three wine cups materialized out of thin air.

She picked up the cup closest to her and slowly drank from it.

Looking at the wine cup that should have been in Guizhong's place, the corners of her mouth turned up in a smile.

"Guizhong, although my Art of Automata, which I'm most proud of, can't compare to yours, I still have one thing over you: I have two excellent students, which makes me better than you! Two! You, on the other hand, don't have any students. If you did, I truly wish my two disciples could have a good competition with you."

Thinking of the old friend she would never see again, Cloud Retainer drank for a long time.

Without consciously suppressing it, she became somewhat intoxicated.

"I really wish I could compete with you in the Art of Automata again!"

Outside Liyue Harbor, Bai Ye, Hu Tao, and Xiangling were having a picnic in the wilderness.

They brought a few dishes and finally, a large piece of marinated raw meat, ready for grilling outdoors.

Guoba spewed fire to roast the meat.

The three, who couldn't drink alcohol at all, raised their fruit juices for a toast.

"Come, cheers!"

After finishing the drinks in their cups, Hu Tao asked Bai Ye:

"What are you planning to do next, Bai Ye? You're not going to fix roads, are you?"

"No, I can do design work, but actual execution isn't my forte," Bai Ye shook his head, then smiled and said to Hu Tao, "I've actually found another commission recently, much better than fixing roads."

"What is it?"

Hu Tao asked curiously.

"I'll be in charge of Liyue's public security and oversight during the Rite of Descension."

Bai Ye said smugly.

"From now on, all of your shops will be under my supervision. If you don't show me proper respect, I'll use the excuse of obstructing the Rite of Descension to shut you down."

"Hmph, try shutting down Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. Let's see if the people of Liyue get anxious."

Hu Tao was completely unfazed by the threat.

Bai Ye thought for a moment and realized he really couldn't do anything.

Having a monopoly on the business for seventy-seven generations, there was truly no way to touch them.

Xiangling watched from the side, amused.

Bai Ye shot Xiangling a look, then quickly reminded her.

"Stop laughing, the meat over there is almost burnt!"

"Ah!" Xiangling reacted quickly, immediately flipping the grilled meat and sprinkling seasoning on it.

"It's ready, it's ready, let's eat quickly!"

The three of them began to enjoy the delicious grilled meat.

No, to be precise, there should be four.

Hagintos was also enjoying the food through Bai Ye's mouth.

Xiangling's cooking skills were excellent, and with Guoba's control over fire, her skills were naturally top-notch.

Hu Tao, with her little hands moving left and right, popped strings of grilled meat into her mouth, her face covered in grease.

"Well, Xiangling's cooking is really good!"

"Of course, I'm going to make sure Wanmin Restaurant doesn't fall behind Xinyue Kiosk and Liuli Pavilion."

Xiangling said this with a face full of confidence.

"Mhm, and I'll keep expanding Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's business."

Saying this, Xiangling and Hu Tao looked at Bai Ye.

Hu Tao asked Bai Ye, "By the way, Bai Ye, what are your wishes? You're not just looking to make money, are you?"

"Of course not."

Bai Ye shook his head.

"I want to use my Art of Automata to make Liyue a better place."

He lay down, crossing his legs.

Using his own strength to make his life and the lives of the people of Liyue better.

This was not only Bai Ye's wish, but also what his teacher had always hoped for.

Hu Tao remembered something and lay down next to Bai Ye, asking him, "Right, Bai Ye, what about that incinerator you said you'd modify for me?"

"Okay, I'll get to it when I have some free time."

Bai Ye agreed.

At the same time, he looked at Xiangling, who was sitting to the side, and said, "Xiangling, I'll make one of these furnaces for you too when the time comes."

Hearing Bai Ye say this, Hu Tao and Xiangling's eyes widened simultaneously.

"Wait, why would I need an incinerator?"

Xiangling asked Bai Ye.

"Well, burning people and cooking are pretty much the same. Since Wanmin Restaurant is going to promote its cuisine to the masses, you need to consider ease of operation. Even if you and Master Mao each have a stove to cook, how much can you really make? In some places, it's better to use the Art of Automata."

"That's true."

Xiangling nodded.

But she still hesitated a bit.

"Um, so the stove for cooking at Wanmin Restaurant is the same as the one for burning at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor..."

"Xiangling, you're being silly," Bai Ye said to Xiangling, "People who go into an incinerator generally don't come out to eat at Wanmin Restaurant, do they?"

"That's right!"

Then, she clasped her hands above her head and bowed to Bai Ye. "Thank you very much then."

"You're welcome, just make sure to add a few more of your signature dishes for me then."

"Okay, I'll definitely make you a few more of my signature dishes when the time comes."

Xiangling agreed with a smile.

Just as she agreed, a damp breeze blew through the air.

"Don't wait for the time, let's have a few now. Remember to add plenty of Jueyun Chili. This can be considered Bai Ye treating me, his former employer."

Yelan appeared in front of Bai Ye and the others.

"Why are you here?"

Bai Ye asked, a little surprised to see Yelan.

Yelan walked to Bai Ye's head and looked down at him as he lay there.

"Can't I come and see you?"

As she said this, Yelan leaned down and traced a finger across Bai Ye's smooth cheek.

Hu Tao's face showed anger.

"Hey, looking is fine, but don't touch!"

Yelan was first taken aback, then followed by a smile.

"Okay, okay, I understand."

After smiling for a moment, she turned serious. "Bai Ye, I'm here to tell you about the situation with the Fatui and the Treasure Hoarders."

Hearing her serious tone, Bai Ye also stood up.

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