Genshin Impact: A Martial Arts Master's Journey to Teyvat

Wendy: "In Mondstadt, people always drink alcohol at times like this. It's a bit insincere of you to use tea instead of wine, Mr. Zhongli."

Walnut: "I just thought everyone had activities this afternoon, so I didn't serve wine. If Mr. Wendy wants to drink, I'll go get it right away."

Wendy: "Forget about today. I'm afraid I'll drink too much and talk nonsense. It will be embarrassing to lose my composure in front of my friends."

Lingkong stood up and said, "Let's have a drink together. Thank you Mr. Zhongli for preparing such a delicious meal."

With Lingkong taking the lead, everyone stood up to express their gratitude.

When everyone had almost finished eating, Hu Tao said, "We've finally gotten together, let's do something ceremonial."

Xiangling: "What is a sense of ritual?"

Walnut: "That's it... Do you see that incense burner? The incense inside is almost burnt out. How about letting the most distinguished guest here light the incense for everyone?"

Wendy: "Oh~ Is this a traditional custom in Liyue?"

Walnut: "It's not a traditional custom. I made it up."

Wendy: "..."

Lingkong: "What's the significance of this custom you made up?"

Walnut: "It means endless life. I wish you a prosperous and ever-changing new year."

Wendy: "I see. This is a good sign. You are indeed Master Hu. However, when it comes to the most distinguished guest, it must be Guest Zhongli.

Although it is the first time I have met him, Mr. Zhongli's knowledge and learning have really opened my eyes. If knowledge represents a person's worth, then Mr. Zhongli is the most valuable and I think everyone should agree with that."

Zhongli: "Great poets are the ones who know how to speak. I just have a better memory. I admire your eloquence for describing such a mediocre ability so well.

But I am not the most suitable person. As the host of this place, Xuxiang is the most suitable person to host it."

Hu Tao: "How can this be possible? We already said that we should invite distinguished guests. If it were me, why not invite the only immortal here, Xiao Shangxian?"

Xiao: "I... am entangled with karma, so I'm afraid it's not appropriate. Miss Xiangling is a disciple of the immortal, so it would be better for her to come."

Xiangling was a little panicked: "I am not suitable either, right?"

Hu Tao: "I think it's okay. Look at Xiangling, the immortal's direct disciple, the companion of the stove demon god, and the champion of the Moon Festival Chef Championship.

A famous hotel, the only heir to Wanmintang, and one of the hall master's old friends, isn't that enough?"

Xingqiu: “I agree.”

Chongyun: "I agree."

Xiangling: "I feel embarrassed for saying that. If that's the case, then isn't the second young master of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, the largest guild in Liyue Harbor, noble?"

Walnut: "That's not bad. With the young master of the Chamber of Commerce lighting incense, everyone will have good fortune in the coming year."

Xingqiu: "That doesn't make sense. Besides, although getting rich is good, it is not as important as having good health, peace and happiness.

Therefore, we should let Taoist Master Chongyun, who is good at exorcising evil spirits and protecting everyone's homes, to renew the incense."

Chongyun: "I am just a nobody, this won't do. Brother Lingkong is the most famous, he should be the one to continue the incense."

Lingkong: "You're putting the blame on me. I'm definitely not the most distinguished person here. This is different from being famous. How about this, since everyone is refusing, let Paimeng continue the incense.

Paimeng is my good travel companion and always brings me good luck. Let her continue the incense and bring good luck to you too. "

Pai Meng: "You mean, I am the most distinguished guest? You have a really good taste."

Wendy: "I agree. This person is a good choice. How can a person survive loneliness without a companion to travel with?"

Zhongli: "Brother Lingkong traveled to various countries and left behind many stories and legends, but without Paimeng, these stories would be much more monotonous. Paimeng played an indispensable role in ensuring your journey was safe and smooth."

Everyone agreed, and Walnut said, "Since everyone agrees, let Lingkong, Brother's most important partner, guide, and best friend, relight the incense for everyone."

Paimeng was flattered by everyone and felt ecstatic. She lit the incense in a daze.

After dinner, everyone went their separate ways and went about their own business.

Lingkong said he wanted to follow Xiangling home. Xiangling was secretly happy and asked calmly: "Why are you following me?"

Lingkong: "I want to see the Devil of the Stove."

"Are you following me just to see the rice crust?" Xiang Jing quickened his pace angrily.

Lingkong: "Xiangling, why are you angry? Don't be angry. Is there any difference between me looking at Guoba and looking at you?"

Xiangling: "I'm not angry!"

He picked her up in his arms: "In order to apologize to you, I decided to take you to the Health Center."

"Put me down, I'm not angry anymore." Xiangling covered her face with shyness. If she really wanted to be hugged back, she would die on the spot.

Lingkong put her down and said, "You've been with me for half a year, aren't you tired of it?"

Xiangling: "Are you tired of me?"

Lingkong: "How could that be? I wish there was a girl to cook for me."

Xiangling: "You're with me just for this?"

Lingkong: "That's certainly not the main reason. The main reason is that I like you."

Xiangling blushed slightly and smiled foolishly: "Really?"

Lingkong: "Of course it's real, more real than real gold and silver. Let's go and see the Guoba."

Xiangling: "Yeah, okay."

When they arrived at Wanmin Hall, Xiangling called Guoba out: "Guoba, someone is looking for you!"

"?" Guoba was very confused. It was not even a human, so who would look for it?

"Brother Guoba, this way." Lingkong asked Guoba to sit opposite him, and then ordered two side dishes and a pot of wine.

Lingkong poured it a pot of wine and said, "I have heard of Brother Guoba's name as the Stove Demon God. I know that Brother Guoba's true form is definitely not the little bear it is now. Can you transform yourself so that I can see it clearly?"

Guoba took a sip of the wine, showing a look of enjoyment, then grabbed the snacks and stuffed them into his mouth.

Pai Meng couldn't grab it: "Why did you eat it all? Leave some for me."

After eating and drinking his fill, Guoba burped and left contentedly.

Lingkong: "It's over. The food and drinks were wasted."

Paimeng: "Guoba, don't you understand what you are saying?"

Lingkong: "It doesn't want to pay attention to me. The demon gods are really cold."

After Xiangling served the dishes to the next table, she came over and said, "I see Guoba looks very satisfied. Did you feed him?"

Lingkong: "It ate up the entire table of food and wine. I couldn't tell what else it had. Its appetite was like that of a demon god. Is it really a demon god? I don't see anything special about it."

Xiangling: "My master said yes, how could it be false? The first time I saw this little fellow, he was stealing the tribute in my ancestral hall. It can't be called stealing, because the tribute was originally offered to him. We chefs worship the devil of the stove.

Later, I adopted it. Guoba is easy to feed, and it can be fed with leftovers. It is not picky about food and will eat anything. Sometimes it can even help to light a fire or something. "

Lingkong: "Yes, it can also breathe fire. I forgot to let it perform the fire-breathing performance."

Xiangling: "Don't let it spit fire randomly. I usually forbid it to spit fire. It will be troublesome if it causes a fire."