[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

"Okay, okay, I get it, it's easy to carry!"

No matter how well Chao Ke processes coconut charcoal cakes, the fact that they are dry cannot be changed.

You need to have something to drink with this.

Farusan devoured most of a large barrel of orange liqueur by herself.

Perhaps it was the alcohol, or perhaps these things had been weighing on my mind.

After a few moments of contemplation, Falushan began to speak, sharing some of her innermost thoughts.

There are things I want to say to my family and friends; comments on current academic trends; pride in having my academic achievements recognized; and more...

And...the longing for Mount Sumeru a hundred years ago and the confusion about the future.

Chao Ke sat opposite Falushan, acting as a good listener, occasionally responding to a few words, allowing the senior to pour out all her worries and sorrows.

"Sigh! Ever since I returned to Sumeru, I've felt so lost... I don't know... what to do next..."

At this point, Farusan's speech was becoming increasingly fragmented, and she seemed to be losing her senses.

"Since you're still feeling a bit lost, why don't you come with me for a trip to Liyue and Mondstadt? It might change your mood and help you find your direction."

"Hmm? This suggestion... seems... not bad... Okay, I agree..."

After saying this, Farusan's consciousness began to wane, and she slumped onto the table, about to fall asleep.

Chao Ke glanced at the dining table. The plate of traditional coconut charcoal cakes was empty. Senior Farusan had devoured them all, and even the large pitcher of orange wine beside her was gone.

Chao Ke silently finished the remaining food on the table, without wasting any.

He nudged the fast-sleeping Farusan, sighed, and picked her up again in the familiar way.

Even in her slumber, Farusan seemed familiar with the place, shifting her position a few times to find the most comfortable spot.

Chao Ke carried Farusan all the way to the bar of the Lombard Tavern.

When the shop owner, Lambard, saw Chao Ke's expression, he looked at Chao Ke with an expression that said, "You know what I mean."

"Stop with that lewd grin. Where's the recipe I asked for?"

"Here, I've written it all down for you. To be honest, this girl is really great, you should cherish her."

Chao Ke put the recipe away. "You don't need to tell me, I'm leaving."

Lambad smiled knowingly, "Come visit Xumi often in the future."

"Ah."

...

Chao Ke carried the sleeping Falushan to an inn in Sumeru City.

"Boss, give me a king-size bed... uh, no, a twin room, please."

"Alright, guest, here's the room key. Please keep it safe."

After entering the room, Chao Ke settled Farusan in and smiled as he looked at her sweet sleeping face on the bed.

"They left so resolutely this morning, but they ended up sleeping in the same room tonight..."

After saying that, Chao Ke didn't bother her anymore, but sat down on another bed.

After taking out the recipe given by Lambad and glancing at it to make sure there were no problems, he realized that the recipe was correct.

Chao Ke grabbed it and refined it in an instant.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the recipe for Lambad Fish Rolls]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the recipe for Mint Bean Soup]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the recipe for Grilled Meat Rolls]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the recipe - Sabuz Stew]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the recipe for Secret Fragrant Meatballs]

......

Then, something quite interesting happened in a place that Chao Ke didn't notice.

As Chao Ke carried the unconscious Farusan away from the Lombard Tavern, someone noticed them and secretly made a note of it.

This person is none other than Miss Catherine from the Adventurers' Guild.

"Lady Arecino recently instructed me to keep an eye on Lord Asako's activities in various countries and report back regularly. Should I report this matter...?"

Chapter 61 Cole

"Well...."

"Where am I?"

After a hangover, Farusan slowly opened her eyes, but her consciousness was still hazy.

“At Tianbi Pool.”

A steady and powerful answer came from the front.

"Oh, at Tianbi Pool..."

Farusian murmured, feeling the rhythmic rise and fall beneath her, and was about to close her eyes and lie there for a while longer.

"Wait! Something's not right!!!"

Farusan jolted awake, and the hangover in her mind instantly subsided by more than half.

Once she came to her senses, she quickly assessed her situation.

Am I on the back of a pack animal?

And the one leading the pack animal ahead was none other than that perverted lecher.

Looking at her clothes, which were intact, Farusan was relieved.

"Hey! You perverted lecher, why did you take me away from Sumeru City?"

Chao Ke raised an eyebrow and said.

"You should know my name, right? If you call me a pervert again, don't blame me for doing things that a real pervert would do."

Farusan pursed her lips, and for a moment she didn't dare to refute Chao Ke anymore.

"Then you have to answer my question, why did you bring me out of Sumeru City?"

“I asked for your opinion last night, and you didn’t refuse.”

"Huh? Is that so?"

"Yes, you said you felt lost after returning to Sumeru, so I suggested taking you to Liyue and Mondstadt to change your mood, and you agreed."

Farusian was taken aback. Had she agreed to his request after drinking too much last night? She couldn't seem to recall.

But it's true that she confided her confusion to Chao Ke, and she still has some recollection of it.

I also remember that the coconut charcoal pancakes Chao Ke made that night were delicious; I think I ate the whole plate...

Farusian sat silently on the pack animal, seemingly deep in thought, while Chao Ke, who was leading the pack animal, remained equally silent.

Even the sky above seemed to have turned gloomy.

After a long time.

Farusan breathed a sigh of relief and made a decision in her heart.

"Chao Ke, can you tell me about your story?"

Chao Ke smiled.

"can."

...

After a conversation, the distance between the two narrowed considerably.

At least that's what Chao Ke thinks...

However, Farusan's complexion grew worse and worse, and her lips opened and closed several times.

There were some things she had been holding back all along, but she had never been willing to say them.

Finally, after taking a deep breath, Farusan spoke up.

"Chao...Chao Ke, please stop and let me down."

Chao Ke paused, feeling somewhat disappointed.

"Want to regret it?"

"It's too late. After hearing so many of my stories, you have no choice but to get on this pirate ship, whether you want to or not."

Farusian looked troubled. "Let me down first! I didn't say I was going to back out!"

"Hey? Then why did you come down here..."

Chao Ke turned around and looked at Falushan.

Looking at the senior's furrowed brows, slightly trembling body, and unusual expression.

Chao Ke suddenly realized the real reason why Falushan wanted to get down.

Oh, I almost forgot, she drank quite a bit last night...

"Hey, do you need some paper?"

Falushan blushed and squeezed out a single word through gritted teeth.

"use!"

......

A river valley outside Huacheng.

A caravan stopped here to rest.

"Team leader, how far are we from Sumeru City?"