The morning sun shone on the street and the houses beside it, lighting up the surrounding scenery.
Li Qiuzhi walked along the edge of the road, slowly heading toward Third-Round Knockout. After crossing the Wooden Arch Bridge, he spotted it in the distance.
Zhongli sat in a chair, sipping tea and eating breakfast while listening to Tian Tie Zui tell a story.
When he walked over, Tian Tie Zui had just finished a passage and paused for a sip of tea. He caught sight of Li Qiuzhi approaching.
Tian Tie Zui folded his paper fan and slapped it against his palm with a smack, saying delightedly:
"Oh, if it isn't the famous Traveler! Welcome, welcome! Aren't you traveling through the various nations? How did you find time to visit Third-Round Knockout?"
Li Qiuzhi smiled and said:
"Just call me by my name. As for why I'm here... I got tired exploring the wilderness, so I'm taking a little break and coming here to enjoy some good food. Nothing wrong with that, is there?"
"Why, if that's the case, you've certainly come to the right place at Third-Round Knockout! When it comes to breakfast, our chef's skills...
"...are on par with even Xinyue Kiosk and Liuli Pavilion. Most importantly, the prices are very low. Even ordinary folks like us can afford it!"
Tian Tie Zui had not seen Li Qiuzhi come by for a meal in a long time. Since they had struck up a conversation, he took the opportunity to praise his workplace.
If he could earn praise from someone so famous, then whenever someone asked whether the restaurant's dishes were any good...
...he could add, "Of course they're a heavenly delight. Even the famous Traveler said they were good after trying them!"
"Haha, well said. You can certainly trust