"With a population of 1.4 billion and an area of 9.6 million square kilometers, not to mention over fifty ethnic groups—this is truly a superpower!"
To put it into perspective, the current Teyvat, when calculated, spans only about 1 to 2 million square kilometers. While Liyue has a sizable population, it numbers only around six million. Compared to the "Donghuang" Bai Mo mentioned, both in terms of land and population, Teyvat seems rather lacking. Moreover, Teyvat is divided into seven nations! Just looking at Liyue alone, it simply can't compare to the "Donghuang" Bai Mo described.
Zhongli had considered the possibility that Bai Mo might be lying, but based on his judgment, every word the other man spoke was true.
Indeed, every word was true.
However, Bai Mo hadn't clarified the differences between modern society and Teyvat's society. If judged solely by the power of the Seven Archons, they could each be considered a formidable force akin to natural disasters in other worlds.
"Generally speaking, I assume this 'Donghuang' you speak of isn't in this world, is it?"
"Indeed, it's a story from another world~"
"In that case, what about you? Young Bai, what brings you here?"
Just then, Xiangling walked over carrying a large bowl: "Here comes the freshly made Wanmin Restaurant Boiled Fish! Come on, eat it while it's hot! There's also Lotus Seed and Bird Egg Soup, Vegetarian Abalone, and today's special—Sweet Flower Brewed Chicken~"
"Thank you~" Looking at the steaming bowl of Wanmin Restaurant Boiled Fish placed before him, Bai Mo couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
"Ah~ Mr. Zhongli, what would you like to order? Besides the Sweet Flower Brewed Chicken, today's Dragon Beard Candy and Crab Roe Tofu are also excellent choices!"
"Then I'll trouble Miss Xiangling to bring me those as well~ Put it on the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's tab~"
"Got it! Please wait a moment~"
After Xiangling left, Bai Mo picked up a slice of boiled fish and placed it in his mouth: "Delicious~ The spiciness is just perfect! The fish is tender and smooth—absolutely amazing!"
"By the way, Mr. Zhongli, you asked about my purpose? Well, this is my purpose~"
"I suppose you could call me a Gourmet Hunter. I pursue delicious dishes and rare ingredients. Coming here is simply to enjoy some tasty food!"
"Is that so?" Zhongli wasn't entirely convinced, but watching Bai Mo devour the boiled fish with rice, he chose to trust him for now.
"In that case, please enjoy the cuisine of Liyue to your heart's content. While Liyue's culinary traditions are broadly divided into 'Li Cuisine' and 'Yue Cuisine,' there are also countless other snacks and dishes. Places like Qingce Village and Qiaoying Village have their own unique specialties!"
"If you want to sample all of Liyue's delicacies, even with thirty dishes a day, it would take you at least a month~"
Listening to Zhongli's introduction, Bai Mo couldn't help but drool.
Indeed, Liyue was just like his homeland—a nation of culinary wonders!
But when he patted his pocket, Bai Mo couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow.
With just over 20,000 Mora, accounting for both lodging and meals, he wasn't sure if he could last even a week, let alone afford the more expensive authentic "Li Cuisine" and "Yue Cuisine," which would cost a fortune!
"Ahem~ Mr. Zhongli, would you like to join me for a meal?"
"No need, I'll just have some Dragon Beard Candy and Crab Roe Tofu Soup~"
"Cough~ What I meant to ask is, does Mr. Zhongli know of any ways to earn some Mora? I've just arrived here and don't have much on me—this is just the reward I got for helping a merchant caravan in the wild. I can't afford to sit idle until my funds run out~"
Hearing Bai Mo's question, Zhongli's wariness toward him lessened slightly.
Someone who helped merchant caravans in the wild and was willing to work for payment couldn't be considered a villain, could he? Still, further observation was needed.
"Our Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is always recruiting funeral consultants, but that's something only our director can decide~"
"I assume Young Bai hasn't found a place to stay tonight? Why not come back to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor with me and ask the director?"
"That would be perfect~ A funeral consultant, huh? I've never done that kind of work before—not sure if I'm up for it~"
"You can always give it a try~"
As Bai Mo and Zhongli "bonded," Xiangling brought out the rest of the dishes.
Wanmin Restaurant Boiled Fish, Lotus Seed and Bird Egg Soup, Vegetarian Abalone, and a whole Sweet Flower Brewed Chicken!
These four dishes cost Bai Mo a total of 980 Mora—truly a bargain for such delicious food!
And these four dishes were successfully recorded by the system!
It had to be said that these dishes were indeed exquisite. The ingredients played a part, but the culinary skills were equally indispensable.
[Ding~ Congratulations, host, for tasting the Green 2-Star dish [Sweet Flower Brewed Chicken], Green dish [Vegetarian Abalone], and Green dish [Lotus Seed and Bird Egg Soup], earning 260 Gourmet Points!]
[Recipes successfully recorded~]
[Ding~ Congratulations, host, for tasting the Blue dish [Wanmin Restaurant Boiled Fish], earning 870 Gourmet Points! Randomly acquired skill: Breath-Holding Technique (You might consider joining a diving competition)!]
Green recipes could earn up to three-digit Gourmet Points (100 points max), while Blue recipes could earn up to four-digit points (1,000 points max), depending on the dish's completion and rating.
Seeing his Gourmet Points increase by over 1,000 in a single meal, Bai Mo once again marveled at how this place was truly his lucky land!
Unfortunately, the system's standards were still too high. Ordinary White-grade dishes couldn't satisfy it, only giving a few pity Gourmet Points.
But this was just one of Wanmin Restaurant's signature dishes, and it had already netted him nearly one-third of what he'd earned in his original world.
Bai Mo couldn't wait to eat his next meal. But before that, he needed to visit the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor with Zhongli.
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