The original god of the Jyota Jinchūriki

Chapter 399: News from Albedo
While King Ruota was feeling emotional watching the rice crust chasing the butterfly, the plate of golden fried shrimp balls in Yan Xiao's hand instantly attracted Keqing's attention. The shrimp balls were a dish that really tested the chef's control over the heat and would become burnt if not careful. Apart from having seen such golden shrimp balls from several chefs, Keqing had never expected Yan Xiao to have such a skill.

Looking at the golden shrimp balls in front of her, Keqing secretly swallowed her saliva. No, compared to the golden shrimp balls, she still had to ask Yan Xiao if there were any books about the Kitchen God in Wangshu Inn. The sense of responsibility in her heart made Keqing take her eyes away from the golden shrimp balls with difficulty and turned to ask Yan Xiao.

"Wangshu Inn is the oldest intact building in this area. If there are any ancient books nearby, they should be sent here. Yanxiao, do you know if there is a library in Wangshu Inn? Are there any ancient books about the Kitchen God?"

"There isn't a library, but we do have quite a few ancient books in our store. I even found a recipe in it, but the books are a bit messy..."

Hearing Keqing asking about ancient books, Yan Xiao scratched his head with an embarrassed expression. To be honest, he hadn't read that pile of books for a long time, and he didn't know if they were worm-eaten.

"Chef Yanxiao, you don't have to look for it anymore. Among all the ancient books I have read, I have only found one book about the Kitchen God."

"Albedo, you packed your things so quickly? Wait, didn't you just say you wouldn't leave with us?"

Seeing that Albedo had packed his luggage so quickly, Paimon was a little shocked. Just now in Wangshu Inn, Paimon saw with his own eyes Albedo busy on the simple alchemy table. It took less than five minutes and he had packed everything?
"They are just some daily necessities. It's relatively quick to pack them up. Besides, I haven't finished reading all the ancient books in Wangshu Inn yet, so I don't plan to leave at the moment. I'm relieved that you guys are taking care of Keli."

"Those alchemical potions don't look like everyday necessities, do they?"

Obviously, even a toothache cannot stop Paimon from complaining, and in the face of Paimon's complaints, Albedo waved his hand nonchalantly. In his opinion, those alchemical potions are no different from daily necessities.

"I won't talk about that. I once saw this passage in an ancient book: 'Two hundred miles to the northwest is Guiliji, where there are many settlements. The people make a living by hunting, planting, farming and weaving.'"

"'When the Kitchen God comes, he transforms into a child-like figure, like falling stars, and scatters into every household to help them light fires. With this fire, the people learn how to heat their food, eat soup and rice, and cook meat.'"

"This is the record of the Kitchen God, but I haven't studied Liyue's history in depth, so I really can't imagine what the Kitchen God looks like."

Although she didn't know Albedo, the words recited by Albedo made Keqing fall into deep thought. She did not doubt the authenticity of what Albedo said. After all, from the conversation just now, she could hear that Albedo was an alchemist, and a good memory was one of the prerequisites to become an alchemist.

What puzzled Keqing was why this passage was completely different from the one in Liyue Mythology? There were even many conflicts between the two.

"What Miss Keqing is wondering about is what I want to find out when I go to Liyue Harbor this time. However, I want to read through all the books in Wangshu Inn first. If I can't find the answer in these ancient books, I will go to Liyue Harbor to look for it."

"Everyone, take your time eating. I'm going to do experiments and read the remaining ancient books. Keli, remember to be obedient."

After handing the book in his hand to Keqing, Albedo gave Klee some instructions and prepared to leave.

"Goodbye, Brother Albedo~" Seeing that Albedo was about to leave, Klee politely said goodbye to Albedo. But when she heard Albedo say that he was going to do an experiment, the smile on Yan Xiao's face disappeared. After thinking for a while, Yan Xiao made up his mind and said to Albedo.

"Brother Albedo, you didn't blow up my kitchen this time, did you? Even though you have to compensate Mora, if you blow it up again, the boss might blacklist you."

"Ahem, the explosion this morning was just a mistake. I'm going back first."

Albedo, who took the blame for Klee, walked quickly towards Wangshu Inn. When Yan Xiao saw Albedo running away, he immediately chased after him. He had to keep an eye on his territory. If it exploded again, boss Filgodette would scold him again.

"Ajin, does that immortal senior know anything about the Kitchen God?"

Keqing frowned and flipped through the ancient book in her hand. Feeling that the authenticity of this ancient book was relatively high, Keqing looked at Ruojin. Noticing Keqing's gaze, Ruojin shook his head and asked.

"Boss Ruotu, can't you tell me about the Kitchen God? Sister Keqing, is there anything wrong with this book?"

Ting Ruojin's question, Keqing compared the description of the Kitchen God she heard from Albedo with the description of the Kitchen God in "Liyue Mythology Supplement". During this time, Xiangling also added some descriptions of the Kitchen God by Grandma Ping.

"That's about it, Ajin, do you think that's correct?"

"Um... Sister Keqing, how would I know? But according to your description, it's better to eat while the food is hot than to dwell on it. I think if the Kitchen God were still alive, he would find everything delicious just like Guoba."

Ruo Jin's words made Xiangling look at the rice crust in her mouth, and then at the empty golden shrimp balls on the plate, and she shouted out loud.

"Guoba, why did you eat all the golden shrimp balls?"

"Eh??? My golden shrimp balls!!!"

Upon hearing that all the golden shrimp balls had been eaten, Keqing widened her eyes in a rare display of losing composure. However, the culprit of this incident, Guoba, was waving and smiling at Ruojin and the others.

"Lululu~"

(End of this chapter)