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

Master Mao looked at him with gratitude.

"Xiao Chao, thank you so much for last night. You wouldn't believe it, I only ate a few bites of the 'special cold poultry salad,' and I had diarrhea all night."

"This morning, I took this 'special cold poultry salad' to the doctor. After looking at the ingredients, the doctor told me it was a good thing I didn't eat too much."

"The mint leaves and gentian flowers in this dish are both extremely cold in nature. Moreover, when these two herbs are used together, they enhance each other's medicinal effects. In addition, this dish is a cold dish. If you hadn't stopped it in time last night..."

"I'm afraid I'll have to eat plain porridge for several days."

Chao Ke nodded to himself, as expected.

Xiangling's dish last night had a slight effect on her, so if a powerless mortal like Master Mao ate it, he probably wouldn't be able to withstand it.

It's worth mentioning, however, that Xiangling also ate it last night, but judging from Master Mao's tone, Xiangling should be fine too.

It must be because Xiangling practiced cultivation with Granny Ping for some time that her physique is better than that of ordinary people.

Fortunately, Master Mao is now out of danger and can still teach Chao Ke cooking skills.

Today, Chao Ke is still training students in knife skills.

In Chao Ke's view, the two most important skills for Chinese chefs are knife skills and the ability to control the heat.

As for other seasonings, as long as there are detailed and reliable recipes, there shouldn't be too much of a problem.

As for controlling the heat, Chao Ke has already made some progress, after all, there are quite a few recipes in Fontaine that require high control of heat.

However, when it comes to knife skills, Liyue chefs' expertise in knife skills far surpasses that of other countries.

To wield this kitchen knife well, you really need to put in some effort.

"Xiao Chao, I've already taught you the method and intricacies of the straight-cut technique. Today, I'll teach you what's called the 'jumping-cut' technique. I'll still use potatoes as an example. Watch carefully and learn well."

To be fair, Master Mao, who comes from a family of chefs, has exceptional knife skills.

The experience passed down through generations, every word and every reminder, encapsulates their insights into culinary arts.

A casual reminder from Chef Mao might be a valuable piece of experience that a chef could only gain through months of self-study.

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On the other side, after parting ways with Chao Ke, Falushan went to that teahouse once again.

Farusan believes that her mastery of Liyue's ancient mechanical arts is sufficient to achieve her goals.

So Farusian focused her energy on another book, "Analysis and Verification of the Mainstream Mineral Properties of Liyue".

She already had a preliminary model of that special mechanism; the next step was to learn about the properties of the ores in Liyue.

Based on the various properties of mineral materials, the model is then modified accordingly.

After asking the teahouse waiter for a pot of fine tea and some paper and pen, Falushan began to make calculations.

As for the main body of the model, using iron blocks seems acceptable, barely meeting the calculated material requirements.

no...

That wouldn't be suitable. If the code can't be deciphered quickly enough, and the iron block rusts or cracks, that would be bad.

Even if it's a bit more expensive, we still have to use galvanized iron blocks. They are much better than iron blocks in terms of both toughness and rust resistance.

At several key points, in order to achieve the desired effect, it is necessary to use a mineral called "Night Stone," which not only emits a faint glow at night but also has good elemental conductivity.

For the core that requires the highest level of durability, it would probably have to be made from Liyue's rare crystal, known as the "Heart of Geo" – [Stone Amber].

In terms of materials, Faroshan already has a detailed plan, and suitable ores have been found for filling each mold.

only....

These ores in Liyue don't seem to be cheap, especially Noctiluca and Amber, which are both quite valuable.

I do have some savings, but it's questionable whether it can cover the cost of ore and processing.

Farusan kept calculating on the draft paper, trying to adjust her model to see if she could save a little more money.

"Hey! Brother Liu, I heard you just made a fortune at [Jiefeixing], cutting out such a large piece of [Night-Mooring Stone] from a rough stone, and this [Night-Mooring Stone] also has a piece of [Amber] about half the size of an egg as an accompanying specimen."

"Wow! Old Liu, you've hit the jackpot this time! Treat us! Treat us!"

The man surnamed Liu, his face flushed, said, "Alright! Alright! No problem! Whatever you guys want to drink today, just order whatever you like!"

"Great! Brother Liu is so generous! We'll share in his good fortune too."

He does not mean that.

Farusian, who was standing to the side, was slightly tempted. Why not give it a try?

I don't need to find [Amber], just a little bit of [Night-Stabilized Stone] is enough.

Chapter 87 Three Bowls and You Can't Cross the Harbor

After chopping vegetables all morning, Chao Ke stretched his slightly sore and tired arms.

Chao Ke has already mastered most of the knife skills that Master Mao taught him today. It's lunchtime now, one of the few busy periods of the day for Master Mao.

Chao Ke was also perceptive; instead of staying in the kitchen, he walked out of the Wanmintang restaurant and strolled through the streets of Liyue Harbor.

"Let me explain this to you, please listen..."

A slightly hoarse but powerful voice reached Chao Ke's ears.

Looking in the direction of the sound, Chao Ke discovered that it was Tian Tiezui, the storyteller from "Three Bowls and You Can't Cross the Harbor".

Oh, no, at this time, "Three Bowls and No Port" didn't have that name yet; it was just a nameless tavern. And this "Iron Mouth" Tian probably didn't have the title "Iron Mouth" yet.

Chao Ke found a seat in the tavern, and soon a waiter came over and brought the menu.

Flipping through the menu, Chao Ke, who hadn't eaten a single grain of rice at noon, was quite hungry and thirsty. He ordered a bowl of the tavern's signature dish, "Sweet Rice Balls in Fermented Rice Wine," and a pot of fine tea.

After taking the order, the waiter excused himself and quickly handed Chao Ke's order to the kitchen.

Chao Ke had a big appetite, and this serving of sweet fermented rice balls was probably not enough to fill him up. So he got up and bought two fresh, hot grilled tigerfish from the "Quick Knife Chen" stall next to him.

Because Chao Ke was particular about his appearance, he ordered the most expensive tea in the shop. The waiter didn't investigate Chao Ke for violating the rules by bringing food from another shop inside.

Enjoying grilled fish, listening to storytelling, and occasionally sipping a cup of fine tea—life is truly delightful.

Before long, the waiter brought over a plate of the restaurant's signature dish, "Sweet Rice Balls in Fermented Rice Wine".

Chao Ke still has a strong impression of this [sweet rice balls in fermented rice wine].

Firstly, there was Xu Liushi, a sailor on Sister Beidou's ship. To be honest, the reason why this tavern later earned the reputation of "three bowls before crossing the harbor" was largely thanks to this fellow.

The story goes like this.

Xu Liushi was young, impetuous, and greedy at the time. After losing a bet, he kept his word and ate three bowls of sweet fermented rice balls here…

As a result, he got so drunk that he fell into the sea as soon as he went out to sea.

After that, the tavern became known as "Three Bowls and You Can't Cross the Harbour," and Xu Liushi lost his job.

Fortunately, Beidou took him in and gave him a chance to turn over a new leaf.

Secondly, there's the story at the beginning of the plot. De Gui, the owner of "Three Bowls and You Can't Cross the Harbour," is a modern capitalist who complains that the tavern waitress Zhi Ruo is too honest and keeps reducing the amount of alcohol in the "Fermented Rice Balls." He then utters two memorable lines.

"Liquor is more expensive than water. You can just add a little to the soup to give the guests some flavor, that's enough. Who told you to add so much?!"

"If he feels one bowl isn't enough, you can trick him into having another bowl. That way, it'll taste better. But if you insist on making the customers full, they'll just pay for one bowl, pat their pants, and leave. How am I supposed to make money then?"

Chao Ke scooped up a spoonful of fermented rice balls and put it in his mouth.

The soup was extremely rich in alcohol, and even the dumplings were soft and chewy.

After savoring it carefully, I was surprised to find a lingering aftertaste of the wine in my mouth, and the quality of the wine seemed to be quite good!

Chao Ke nodded slightly. It seemed that the "sweet rice balls" at this time were the real "sweet rice balls", and not the "plain rice balls" in the plot.

It must be that esteemed owner, Mr. Degui, who hasn't started managing this tavern yet.

After Chao Ke had eaten and drunk his fill and listened to the storytelling to his heart's content, he patted his bottom, got up, and left.

However, as Chao Ke turned and walked down the steps, he was surprised to find a familiar figure in the crowd opposite him.

"Hey? What's that Farusan doing around [Jiefeixing]?"

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[Jie Fei Xing] Surrounding Area.

Farusan watched calmly from the sidelines.

As a genius scholar in the Academy, her IQ and EQ are both outstanding.

Whether "Brother Liu" in the teahouse truly won or was a shill hired by [Jie Fei Xing] remains unknown.

If you rush in blindly without conducting any investigation, you're likely to learn a lesson.

What Farusan is doing now is standing around the [Jiefei Xing] and observing the actual situation here.

Farusan carefully observed whether those rare minerals were truly extracted from rough stones, or whether someone was faking it to create the illusion of winning a big prize and stimulate the crowd to make purchases.

And the chances of finding rare ores from rough stones, is it worth the risk?

This extremely crucial information can all be obtained on-site.

After observing for a period of time, Farusan also came to a conclusion.

The reputation of [Jie Fei Xing] is largely credible, while the rate of return is barely within the limit that Farusan can accept.

After learning the price of opening a rough stone, Farusan gritted her teeth and made a decision.

Only open one rough stone; if it's not profitable, stop immediately. This way, the remaining funds should be enough to barely support your plans...

Farusan rested her chin on her hand, carefully selecting rough stones.

Finally, Farusanne made her decision, picked up a rough stone, held it in her hand, and was about to cut it open.

"Snapped!"

A crisp sound rang out, "This one's good, feels nice."

Farusan turned around in shame and indignation. She didn't even need to guess who it was, given the behavior and the voice.

The reason is simple: what Chao Ke just patted wasn't some rough stone, but rather her...

Taking advantage of the fact that Falushan's mind wasn't on the rough stone, Chao Ke snatched the rough stone from her hand, and then took it along with the one he had chosen to the owner of [Jiefeixing] to pay the bill.