People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 315: The Beidou Fleet Returning from Inazuma and Liyue Harbor under the Gods' Gaze
The next day, at the highest point of Yujing Terrace, was the venue for the finals.

After several days of warm-up and two rounds of competition, the liveliness of the final venue is unprecedented and even surpasses the previous ceremonies of inviting the immortals.

But as audiences from all over the world rushed to take seats, hoping to witness the blessing of the gods with their own eyes,
At the eastern port of Liyue Harbor, a special guest who was a little late finally arrived on several armed ships equipped with cannons and crossbows, slowly sailing towards the harbor:
——Without a doubt, this is naturally the "Big Dipper" and her Southern Cross Fleet.

As a very rare armed fleet in the entire Teyvat, the Southern Cross Fleet's flagship "Death Star" is well-known in Liyue.
As the captain, Beidou has many legendary deeds and is admired and admired by many Liyue children.
In the eyes of these children, the entire Southern Cross fleet is a symbol of "passion" and "handsomeness".

But only the crew members knew that not everyone on their fleet was carefree and rough.

Just like the scarlet-haired boy standing at the bow, wearing a maple leaf patterned robe and looking silently into the distance.

Although everyone didn't know much about this companion's past, they only knew that he was a Daozuma man who was brought aboard by the big sister and the helmsman Hailong a while ago.

But when it comes to their opinions on this companion who calls himself "Maple Leaf", there is no doubt that they all admire and praise him:
——Not to mention his outstanding martial arts and poems that they couldn't understand, his amazing ability to judge the weather and wind and waves alone had saved them countless times. It was one of the most envied skills of all the crew members.

But at this moment,
Even though he had returned from the stormy sea, this best navigator in the eyes of all the crew members did not go back to the cabin to rest or play a song by the boat's harp as he did in the past.
Instead, he looked at Liyue Harbor in the distance with a complicated expression, as if he had observed danger from afar on the sea.

"Hey, what are you daydreaming about!"

"We've already reached the shore. Looking at your state, there can't be a storm in Liyue Harbor, right?"

Seeing that the crew had already started to disembark, ready to go to Liyue Harbor to have some fun and celebrate the Lantern Festival, my reliable "new buddy" was still standing here.

Beidou, who was worried that he was not able to adapt to life on the ship, and had finally recruited a valuable crew member, came over, patted Manye on the shoulder, and reminded him in a casual manner.

"—— Ningguang invited me with great difficulty, and even asked me to send some top-quality sea beast meat as a backup ingredient.

I heard that Liyue Harbor has been very lively these past two days. You look like a scholar, how about coming with me to be a 'special guest'?"

“——I know you may not be used to life on a ship, but Liyue Harbor is much more lively than on the sea. Once you’re done with your work, you can go wherever you want.

Then, I can go to the Wanyou Shop to buy some delicious food, have a meal at the Wanmin Hall, and then go to the Xinyuexuan to listen to a play. Isn't that better than standing here like an idiot? "

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".Thank you for your concern, but life on the ship is much better than before. I am not unaccustomed to it.
Actually, I didn't encounter any problems, but today's Liyue Harbor is a little special. If I get too close, I might feel uncomfortable. For personal reasons, I decided to stay on the ship for now."

Faced with Beidou's invitation, Wan Ye was silent for a moment, but finally shook his head slightly and refused.

"Special? Isn't it just because it's close to the Lantern Festival and Ningguang is hosting an event, so it's a little more lively?

Are you the type who doesn’t like to meet people? That’s really rare.”

Looking at Manye who did seem a little uncomfortable, Beidou did not expect for a moment that he actually had a crew member on his ship who did not like the hustle and bustle.

"No, although the mountains and wilderness in remote places are beautiful, human habitation is also a part of nature. I am not obsessed with this."

Manye shook his head.

"——It's just that nature didn't have a clear will in the past, and I was only able to occasionally detect those sounds that were ignored by ordinary people.

But now there is someone in Liyue Harbor who has unified everything, making the sounds of everything disappear in it, so I am a little uncomfortable with it all of a sudden."

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He found that Manye in front of him was not joking, and he also knew along the way that this crew member of his could really get some information from the so-called "nature".
After thinking for a moment, Beidou, who did not intend to force anyone, finally shook his head and said with a sigh of regret:

".Maybe Lord Yan was really watching the activity Ningguang was organizing today.

Your problem is really troublesome. It is best to get used to it as soon as possible in the next two days.
It’s not a big deal if you miss this event, but it would be a shame if you miss the Lantern Festival that we all celebrate together.”

There is no good way to deal with the situation of crew members being unwell.

Beidou, who hadn't been back to Liyue for a long time and whose mouth was almost dry, could only promise to bring back more delicious food for Wanye as a little consolation for missing today's excitement.

Under the early morning sun, Beidou and a group of crew members left the anchored ship.

The young man with white hair and red eyes stood at the bow, looking at the harbor in front of him that was overlooked by the gods, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

——He did not lie to Beidou about the situation in Liyue Harbor.

His family was ruined and he could only be considered a ronin at this time. However, he had an extraordinary sensitivity to "all things in nature" since he was a child.

After obtaining the Eye of God, his special talent was further strengthened.

From the initial situation which was more based on experience, it has changed to the current ability to rely on the flow of wind and listen to nature.

The reason why he was reluctant to approach the current Liyue Harbor was not only due to the reasons mentioned at the beginning, but also because this situation was somewhat similar to a scene in his memory.

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".The light of thunder descended, and all things were extinguished; the heaven and earth bowed down above the clouds,
Facing such an existence beyond common sense, what exactly were you thinking when you decided to face Thunder, my friend. "

He looked down at the dimmed and faded Eye of God in his hand.
At the moment when General Lei Dian slashed down with his sword, there was nothing else in Wan Ye's ears except the thunder.
Recalling my own hasty escape from that country, I still cannot imagine what courage my friend had to make such a decision.

".I heard that the winner of this competition will be blessed by the gods. I wonder which god high in the clouds can easily bring about such incredible changes."

Where will he go from now on? Why did he snatch the Eye of God after escaping from Inazuma?
In the eyes of outsiders, Wan Ye always looks calm and composed, but in fact, he is a little confused.
Standing quietly on the bow, Manye looked at the quiet ocean in the distance and the unprecedentedly lively atmosphere in the port city.

Because of the attitude of the people of Liyue towards the gods, and the completely opposite atmosphere of Inazuma when facing the gods, he fell into deep thought. On the other side, at the main venue of Yujingtai.

“.Congratulations to all the contestants for qualifying for the finals. Considering the special significance of this event, I will now announce the theme of the finals of this food conference.”

Under the astonished gazes of the people, Ningguang, one of the Seven Stars and ranked as "Tianquan", slowly walked down from a height.
Not only will he serve as the referee himself, he will also make a rare appearance in the center of the venue to give the opening speech.

Suddenly I realized that there seemed to be a lot of "big shots" present today. Looking at "Yu Heng Xing" who was also one of the judges,
People and players from various countries have also come to realize that the "gods" watching over this competition may not be an exaggeration.

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".From ancient times to the present, food has been the most important thing in life for the people of Liyue.
The pursuit of delicious food by the ancestors of Liyue has also been going on for 3,700 years.
Looking back, even in the most difficult environment, our ancestors never gave up this persistence, but injected hope and expectation into food, using it as a force to inspire others, waiting for the dawn in the darkness.

“Therefore, the significance of food to Liyue is not just about technique, it is also a kind of inheritance that comes from the bloodline.

On this occasion of the Lantern Festival and family reunion,
The competition does not intend to restrict the performance of each player.
Therefore, I hope that you can choose the three dishes that have left the deepest impression on you, that you are best at, and that have the most special meaning to you, and interpret your understanding of the word "delicious food" in your own way. "

Following Ningguang's speech, after hearing this extremely special and almost unlimited rule, the originally noisy venue quickly fell into silence.

It's not just the many Liyue chefs who were eliminated before.

Even ordinary Liyue residents can tell from the expressions on their faces the importance of the word "food" in Liyue.

Amid the expectation of the crowd, Ningguang continued to read out various detailed rules and supplementary regulations.

When all the precautions have been introduced,

Before the competition began, the "Tianquan" star, who is regarded as aloof by the public, also pointed out the biggest difference between this competition and previous food competitions:
“The theme of this event is “Kitchen Heart”.
The judging criteria for dishes will be different from the past. The difficulty of the dishes will not be considered alone.

The most hard work is shown in the ordinary things, and the most thoughtful things can reach the gods. In this competition, even the most homely and ordinary dishes still have the potential to win the championship."

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After hearing this, the contestants and the public were all thinking about it.
But judging by the expressions on their faces, they obviously just regarded this as some kind of score correction and would not really serve some home-cooked dishes in such a finals occasion.

"--Finally, a portion of the contestant's dish will be offered to the gods who are watching this place.
Even if the judges' scores are not high, those who are "heartfelt" will have the opportunity to receive the blessing of the gods, so please consider this theme seriously. "

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It was as if the content was too subversive, so no one could react for a moment to what Ningguang had said, and both the audience and the players fell into silence.

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But soon,
Many of the unregistered and eliminated candidates suddenly stood up from their seats as if they were stimulated, and then began to beat their chests and stamp their feet.
Amid the exclamations of many spectators, the eyes of the remaining professional chefs on the field also lit up, revealing unprecedented surprise expressions:
——This is a once-in-a-century opportunity to actually let the gods taste your food.

Even putting aside the rewards, for all chefs, such an experience is the most coveted achievement in all of Teyvat!

Even if they didn’t get the blessing in the end, as long as they participated in the finals, their younger generations in the future, even several generations later, might still mention their glory today.

——And if they could get a blessing that symbolizes the approval of the gods, then perhaps their names would be left in the history of Liyue’s many cuisines!
For a while, just because of the words "the dishes will be offered to the gods",

The enthusiasm of both the audience and the contestants reached its peak in an instant.

It was like a flame that completely ignited the atmosphere at the scene, and the originally uncertain expectations instantly became reality.

With the resonance of many chefs and audiences, the unique power of the word "food" has become unprecedentedly strong.

".Well, that should be about right.
This concentration of wish power is enough to unseal the statue and help Guoba recover a little bit."

It was moved to the Guoba statue above the stadium.

Lin Feng, who covered the entire Liyue Harbor with authority and directed his willpower into the Guoba statue, nodded in satisfaction at the effect that even exceeded his expectations.

Unaware that what he had done had caused a young man from the Kaedehara family in Inazuma to develop PTSD,

Actually, what Lin Feng did was just to give some of the things that the gods present had no use to Guoba who needed them.

——The beliefs and emotions of the people of Teyvat are powerful.
Efficient use of faith is not only one of the ways for the throne to ensure that its ruling power is stronger than that of ordinary demons. Even the Cardinal of Fontaine's Oracle Judgment uses similar means to convert energy.

Although he has never liked this kind of power that is greatly affected by the outside world, so now that he has two ancient dragon powers, he only regards this thing as a bonus,

But for Guoba, who was not one of the seven rulers and had not been worshipped by the people for hundreds of years,

Even if it is just the emotions and beliefs gathered in a short period of time, this power is still not small.
Such a lot of belief in "delicious food" is enough to restore most of the strength of the now weak "Demon of the Stove".

Once again, I feel that the gap between gods may be greater than that between humans and gods.

A tiny amount of faith power that is insignificant to the Seven Rulers can have such an effect on Guoba.

Lin Feng also expressed his heartfelt contempt for a drunkard who had been sitting on the church's faith for thousands of years but still cried and begged for food and drink every day.

He shook his head, temporarily putting his thoughts aside, and saw that the finals below had officially begun.
He also left the statue that was moved to a higher place and decided to return to Undinahida and Ruota and began to think about what kind of blessings these gods would give.

(End of this chapter)