Genshin Impact: Ningguang or Little Pitiful, Invested by Me

This moment isn't enough to prove Qiqi can stay with humans.

More time is needed for observation.

At this point, Cloud Retainer spoke, "Alright, no need to watch any longer. Let's go back. The little girl will be fine here."

Seeing Cloud Retainer about to leave, True Lord of the Crushing Peaks was first stunned, then couldn't help but question.

"Cloud Retainer, shouldn't we observe for a while longer?"

"Is it too early to draw conclusions now?"

True Lord of Water and Mountains also felt it was necessary to observe for a while longer, after all, they had only just arrived, and much of the situation was still unclear.

However, Cloud Retainer said dismissively, "No need to observe further."

As she spoke, Cloud Retainer's gaze fell upon Fang Xun in the distance.

She saw Qiqi happily trot to Fang Xun's feet, and then Fang Xun squat down and gently rub Qiqi's head.

Cloud Retainer slowly withdrew her gaze, turned to the other two, and said, "If that boy is by the herb-gathering girl's side, I can be sufficiently at ease."

"You should also have faith in that boy. He won't disappoint you."

As she spoke, Cloud Retainer left Guili Plains without looking back.

Only the somewhat surprised True Lord of Water and Mountains and True Lord of the Crushing Peaks were left behind.

True Lord of Water and Mountains couldn't help but tease, "What's gotten into Cloud Retainer?"

"In over three thousand years, this is the first time I've heard her approve of a human."

True Lord of the Crushing Peaks also couldn't help but take a few more glances at Fang Xun.

He felt Fang Xun's aura was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't pinpoint where.

"To gain Cloud Retainer's approval, that young man must have extraordinary qualities."

"Alright, since Cloud Retainer has said so, we don't need to linger here too long."

True Lord of the Crushing Peaks finished speaking, turned, and disappeared into the cliffs.

True Lord of Water and Mountains also spread his wings and left.

The three Immortals arrived quickly and left just as fast.

What was initially going to be a period of observation for Qiqi, was now completely shortened to nothing because of Fang Xun.

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Chapter 40: What a wonderful thing to drink chicken soup, why don't you drink it?

Meanwhile, on Fang Xun's side.

As everyone worked hard, time quickly passed from day to night.

After a day of hard work, the villagers had long since exhausted their energy and were starving.

In response, Fang Xun specially invited Master Mao and other chefs from Wanmin Restaurant, to cook for everyone and restore their strength.

Anyway, with the talent "What is scattered will return" in play, Fang Xun wouldn't lose money no matter how much he spent, and he could also improve their favorability.

Indeed, when the villagers saw the chefs from Wanmin Restaurant arrive to cook, they were all stunned.

They had only heard of Master Mao's superb cooking skills at Wanmin Restaurant, but they could never afford to eat there.

They never expected Fang Xun to directly invite the chefs from Wanmin Restaurant to cook.

This was too extravagant.

For a moment, the villagers were filled with gratitude towards Fang Xun.

"The Immortal is truly amazing to us. Thank you, Immortal!"

"I thought I'd never be able to afford a meal from Wanmin Restaurant in my life, but the Immortal gave me this opportunity. Thank you, Immortal!"

"We will never forget the Immortal's kindness!"

The villagers were incredibly excited, bowing to Fang Xun one after another to express their gratitude.

Little Ningguang's big, watery eyes blinked rapidly.

It was the first time she had seen the villagers' faces beaming with such joy.

Even during the Sea Lantern Festival in previous years, the villagers hadn't seemed this happy.

Brother Fang Xun was very gentle.

He truly took everyone's feelings into consideration.

Thinking this, the little girl suddenly felt very fortunate, fortunate that she had chosen to become Fang Xun's little secretary.

Because then, she could always stay by Brother Fang Xun's side.

As the villagers finished their work and left one by one, Wanmin Restaurant also began its bustling preparations.

Master Mao and the other chefs cooked very quickly.

In a short while, the aroma of food had already spread.

"Ah hahaha, chicken soup is here!"

A chef walked out carrying a large pot of chicken soup.

The chicken soup was rich and fragrant, with a golden sheen on the surface. The chicken in the soup was also extremely tender.

The chefs at Wanmin Restaurant had truly achieved perfection in appearance, aroma, and taste.

Looking at the golden, delicious chicken soup, the villagers instinctively swallowed.

They were already starving, and seeing such tempting food, they naturally couldn't wait any longer.

However, even so, there was no rush to grab food.

On the contrary, the villagers stood in place, and no one stepped forward.

Fang Xun found this situation strange and couldn't help but speak, "Drinking chicken soup is such a wonderful thing, why aren't you drinking it?"

Old Zhang, the village blacksmith, stepped forward and said respectfully, "Immortal, it's because everyone is waiting for you to pick up your chopsticks first."

"Because without you, Immortal, we wouldn't have been able to taste the cuisine of Wanmin Restaurant."

"So, we hope you, Immortal, will have the first bowl of soup."

The villagers also nodded in unison, "Yes, please, Immortal, have the first bowl of soup!"

Fang Xun was deeply touched upon hearing this.

These villagers were clearly starving and looked eager to drink the chicken soup, but even so, they didn't fight or scramble, offering the first bowl of chicken soup to Fang Xun.

Because in the villagers' eyes, Fang Xun allowing them to eat the food from Wanmin Restaurant was already a great kindness.

How could they dare to disrespect an Immortal Master?

If Fang Xun didn't pick up his chopsticks, they absolutely wouldn't dare to.

Although these villagers lived in hardship, they had hearts full of respect and gratitude.

The simple folk customs warmed Fang Xun's heart.

At this moment, Little Ningguang also served Fang Xun a steaming bowl of chicken soup.

Worried that the soup would be too hot and affect Fang Xun's tasting, she gently blew on the surface a couple of times.

The little secretary not only shared Fang Xun's stress at work, but also did her best to provide services for him in terms of food, clothing, housing, and transportation.

After a while, when she was sure the chicken soup was no longer too hot, Little Ningguang handed the soup to Fang Xun with both hands, saying in a childish voice, "Brother Fang Xun, please drink the soup~"

"Ningguang controlled the temperature of the chicken soup, so it's not hot anymore!"

Fang Xun reached out and gently rubbed Ningguang's little head, his eyes very tender. "Little Ningguang, you've worked hard."

"Ningguang didn't work hard,"

Little Ningguang shook her head gently, then put her hands behind her back and urged him with anticipation, "Brother Fang Xun, taste it quickly and see if the chicken soup is good."