In Teyvat, it all begins with rescuing the grass god.

"Go forge one or buy a new weapon."

Dixia offered a suggestion: "With your current strength, you're not really suited to using a sword. You'd be better off with a gun, a stick, a hammer, or even an axe."

"But all I know is swordsmanship."

Upon hearing the suggestion to switch weapons, Rhodes frowned slightly.

"So what?"

Dixia laughed and casually picked up a hoe from the corner of the wall, swinging it around a few times in a rather professional manner.

Done.

Leaning on her hoe, she looked at Rod with a smile: "Well? Did you see that?"

"Ah, this"

Rod's face twitched slightly, unsure of what to say.

"I've said it before, my swordsmanship is a self-taught, unorthodox style."

"No matter how well you learn from me, it's still unorthodox."

"It's incomparable to their systematic sword and spear techniques. In terms of pure martial arts, it can only bully those who haven't received systematic training."

"Moreover, I use a sword because I have a good sword, not because I only know how to use a sword. If you give me other weapons now, I can use them just as well."

"So it doesn't really matter what weapon you use now."

Dixia patted the strong muscles on Rhodes' arm: "Hey, look at all that strength. Why don't you use it properly and instead stick to my unorthodox swordsmanship?"

"Moreover."

"You don't need to choose any expensive weapons. As long as the materials are sturdy enough to withstand the infusion of elemental power, and the heavier the better, that's enough."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 43 Who dug up my land!

Dixia's meaning is very clear.

Since Rhodes hasn't learned any real swordsmanship yet, he might as well play to his strengths and take the path of overwhelming force.

to this end.

Desia also specifically tested just how strong Rhode was now.

As for the results.

That means there was no result.

Rhodes doesn't have any precise measuring tools here, but all he knows is that he can easily lift a bookshelf containing half a shelf of books with one hand and keep it stable.

The key is.

Easy.

There was absolutely no sign of strain on his face.

Although this simple and crude method of resisting heavy objects cannot determine Rhodes's limits, Desia already has a general idea in mind.

"Come with me to Sumeru City sometime."

"The blacksmiths here don't have the skill to forge a weapon that's suitable for you."

During dinner that evening, Dixia said earnestly, "I need to go back and see if there are any cases I can take on. You can come with me."

"We need to go to Sumeru City."

Rod took a sip of his juice, thought for a moment, and then shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it won't work anytime soon. The delivery date that Dolly and I agreed on is in the next few days. I have to inspect the goods before I can feel at ease."

This is a troublesome matter.

Dixia didn't rush him: "Then let's wait until you have time."

"Ah."

Rhodes nodded.

Anyway, he's no longer in the guard team and doesn't need to face the monsters in the sandstorm, so having weapons or not makes little difference.

Moreover, in Aru village.

With Candice around, there's no fear of anyone causing trouble.

While the two were talking.

The mercenaries in the courtyard drank and became increasingly happier, and their noise and singing gradually became more unrestrained.

Rhodes prepared a lot of liquor today, including some of the most common spirits in the desert and the mercenaries' favorites.

As for food...

He imitated the buffet style of his previous life, dividing the prepared dishes into large plates one by one, and then each person had a small plate, taking whatever they wanted to eat.

Rod's cooking skills are actually quite average.

However, its appeal lies in its novelty. The way it's eaten is novel, and the dishes it's made are also novel, many of which are fresh styles that people have never tasted before.

The taste is pretty much the same, so it's acceptable.

Dixia really enjoyed the sunset fruit stewed meat that Rod made.

It sounds like a culinary disaster.

But that's because he couldn't find any familiar fruits on the continent of Teyvat, so Rhodes had no choice but to use the Sunset Fruit, which is also sweet, to make this dish.

The finished product was quite satisfactory; it had a sweet and sour taste and was quite popular.

Dixia loves sweets.

One of the essential foods she always carries with her is date honey made from dates.

This is a type of candy made from dates, butter, various dried fruits, and Sumeru roses, a flower characteristic of Sumeru.

Depending on the recipe, there are many varieties, flavors, and prices.

Dixia loves date and raisin candy, and she eats several pieces every day.

If you are carrying out a commission in the desert.

I need to eat more each day.

"I almost forgot, this is for you."

Seeing that Dixia was enjoying her stewed meat with sunset fruit, Rod went back into the house and brought her a small bag.

"what is this?"

Dixia chewed on the stewed meat and casually pinched it.

The bag contained small pieces of something, but I couldn't tell what they were.

Open it and take a look.

It is a bunch of long, milky-white cubes.

"Sniff, sniff-"

"Huh? Candy?"

Dixia twitched her nose twice, then blinked in surprise.

Sweet.

Is this candy?

"The milk candy, I made it myself."

Rod smiled and said, "It's been a long time since I've done this, so my skills are a bit rusty. Why don't you try it and see how it tastes?"

Milk candy?

It's another new and unfamiliar gadget.

Ever since Rod and Desia revealed that he came from beyond the stars, he has often come up with new and interesting gadgets like these.

Faced with the sweet temptation of milk candy.

Unable to contain her curiosity any longer, Dixia picked up a piece and stuffed it whole into her mouth.

The moment it entered my mouth.

The delightful milky aroma and subtle sweetness instantly made Dixia feel so comfortable that it felt like every pore on her body had opened up.

"Well, it's delicious."

She crunched a few times and swallowed the candy.

Still wanting more, Dixia licked her lips and then picked up another piece of candy and popped it into her mouth.

"Don't chew it yet, hold it in your mouth for a while."

Rod kindly reminded her of something.

"Not chewing?"

Dixia, with a candy in her mouth, tilted her head and looked at Rhodes.

Is there any kind of sugar that doesn't require chewing?

However, she obediently followed Rod's instructions and did not chew the candy again, but patiently savored the aroma and sweetness emanating from it.

"Mmm, it tastes even better now."

"It's just that it's become somewhat, somewhat."

Dixia couldn't resist starting to chew.

Judging from how much effort she was putting in, it seemed like she was having some trouble eating this time.

"This happens when you hold a candy in your mouth for too long; it becomes sticky and will dissolve in a while."

Rod laughed and explained.

"That's all? Is there anything else?"