I'm a male god in Liyue

After washing her face in the room and resting for a while, Xia Zhi went out to find something to eat on the street.

There were still many people in Liyue at night.

Xia Zhi, holding a map, followed the map shop owner's recommendation and arrived at Chihu Rock.

The so-called Tiger Rock is the right half of Liyue. It is mostly inhabited by ordinary people and has many small shops selling all sorts of things at relatively low prices.

In contrast, the left half of Liyue's city district is called Scarlet Cloud Slope.

It was a gathering place for wealthy merchants, who ran large shops and stores selling exquisite and rare items at exorbitant prices.

Xia Zhi only has a little over 4100 Mora right now, so he needs to be careful with his money. He won't think about going to a luxurious place like Feiyunpo for the time being, and it would be more appropriate to go to Huyan instead.

Moreover, the map seller circled the names of several shops in the Huyan area.

Especially that "Wanmintang", which actually has three stars in its name.

Since the boss recommended it so highly, he had no choice but to give it a try.

Xia Zhi walked slowly along the street and heard the familiar sound of blacksmithing. He then realized that Wanmintang was actually right across from the Adventurers' Guild.

Did I miss it once before?

It's truly fate that they left and then returned.

At this time, the store was already packed with people, and even the open space outside was filled with tables. The aroma of food and the laughter of diners filled the air.

The chef in the shop had a white towel draped around his neck, stood in front of a large iron wok, and was stirring oil over a blazing fire with a large ladle, giving off a vibe reminiscent of the old-fashioned street food stalls.

Even more interestingly, Xia Zhi discovered that the people of Liyue also used bowls, chopsticks, plates, and spoons as tableware.

"Do the guests want to eat?"

A clear and lively voice rang in Xia Zhi's ears. He turned his head and saw a girl wearing an apron with a face full of energy.

"Hmm, are there any seats available?"

"Yes, but please wait a moment! The guests over there have finished eating, I'll go clear the table!"

"it is good."

"You can take a look at the menu first and tell me what you want to order!"

"Ah."

Xia Zhi took the menu she handed him and glanced at it. The menu was very extensive: grilled tigerfish, rice cakes, fragrant and tender pepper chicken, crystal shrimp, mint salad, crab roe tofu, boiled black-backed bass, squirrel fish, lai lai cai (a type of vegetable dish), braised shredded vegetables, four-sided peace, meat and mint rolls...

The prices are very cheap, most of them cost less than 100 molars.

Just then, he heard a group of customers at a table in the distance shouting again, "Xiangling! Add another serving of crab roe tofu!"

"Coming right away!" the girl wiping the table replied loudly, then waved to Xia Zhi and said, "Guest, the table is clean, please have a seat!"

Xia Zhi sat down, casually placed the menu aside, and said, "I'd also like a crab roe tofu."

"Ok!"

Xiangling wrote it down and ran into the kitchen full of energy.

What a lovely girl.

Xia Zhi looked at Xiang Ling's slender back and his expression became a little strange again.

She looks like she's only 14 years old. In this world, do children that age already have to work so hard?

If she were in her original world, she should still be attending school.

Although the two worlds have many similarities, they also have many differences.

Liyue may seem commercially developed, but some of its ideas are ultimately outdated.

As Xia Zhi pondered silently, she overheard the guests at the next table chatting and eating.

"Xiangling's cooking skills are getting better and better!"

"Yes, this squirrel fish looks even better than the ones Master Mao makes."

"She has surpassed her father; she is already capable of taking over his 'big spoon' (a metaphor for her father's skillful use of the spoon)."

It turns out that this Wanmintang restaurant was actually run by the family of that girl named Xiangling.

A local resident opened a thriving shop.

That's fine.

Chapter Fifteen: My Experiences at Tiger Rock

The kitchen at Wanmintang is semi-open; sitting in the open space in front of the house, you can clearly see Chef Mao cooking.

Frying, stir-frying, boiling, steaming, braising, simmering, mixing...

Xia Zhi sat quietly at the table, waiting for the food to be served, while observing the world's culinary practices with great interest from a god-like perspective.

"Young man, excuse me, would you mind if I shared a table with you?"

At this moment, a man in his thirties walked up to Xia Zhi's table, looking embarrassed.

Xia Zhiwei raised her head, nodded at him, and smiled, "Of course, please go ahead."

He is not a cold person and wouldn't mind such a small thing.

What's more, the man who wanted to share a table was also carrying a black iron-colored progress bar.

He only has 3 points left. If he wants to stay in Liyue long-term, it won't be enough to just accept the Adventurers' Guild's quests. He'll also need to farm treasure chests.

Fortunately, Liyue isn't in the wilderness; there are a lot of people here, so there are more opportunities to find treasure chests.

"Thank you so much, young man!" The man sat down across the table, a simple smile on his face. "Wanmintang is so popular, it's always packed during mealtimes, and you always have to wait for a table."

The man spoke with a slight accent, and his expression and movements were not very restrained. His tone carried a sense of familiarity and satisfaction, suggesting he was a local.

His clothes looked a bit old, but they were very clean, so he must be quite meticulous in his work.

His short black hair still had some damp patches, and his sun-tanned face naturally showed a hint of fatigue and relaxation. He must have just finished a busy day at work.

She went out to eat alone after taking a shower, so she probably doesn't have a spouse.

Combined with the faint fishy smell emanating from him.

Xia Zhi silently made a judgment about him in his heart: a local single fisherman, simple and honest, who often comes to Wanmintang to eat.

Such people spend most of their time at sea, have many stories to tell, and possess the sense of superiority that comes with being a local. They would likely enjoy chatting and boasting to tourists to satisfy their own psychological needs.

Sure enough, not long after he sat down, the man smiled and struck up a conversation with him: "Young man, are you a tourist from out of town?"

Xia Zhi feigned curiosity, "Yes, how did you know?"

The man pointed to the menu on the table and smiled, "Only first-time customers need to look at the menu. We regulars just order directly."

After saying that, he called out to the hall, "Xiangling, I'd like a serving of tender and spicy chicken!"

The girl's clear voice immediately responded from inside: "Okay! Just a moment!"

"I see." Xia Zhi nodded, then shook his head and said, "Actually, the menu is not very useful to me. I'm blind. I just heard the other customers at the table say they wanted to eat crab roe tofu, so I ordered one too."

"Ah..." The man was somewhat surprised, only then noticing the man's gray, lifeless eyes. "I'm sorry..."

“No need to apologize. You’re right, this is indeed my first time in Liyue.” Xia Zhi changed the subject. “I heard that the Moon Festival in Liyue is very lively, so I wanted to come and see for myself.”

“Our Moon Festival is indeed very famous, attracting many travelers from afar every year.” Upon hearing this, the man’s face immediately showed some pride. “However, it’s a pity that you can’t see the moon’s beauty, young man.”

"It's alright, it's good enough to experience the festive atmosphere."

"Young man, you have a very generous heart. Would you like a drink? It's on me!"

"Thank you, but I don't like drinking."

"Good wine from Mondstadt!"

"Thank you for your kindness."

……

This local was warm and hospitable and easy to talk to, but Xia Zhi felt a little helpless looking at the progress bar on the man's body.

Progress: [5%]

The two had been chatting for several minutes, and under his deliberate guidance, the man found himself getting along better and better, even feeling like they had known each other for a long time.

But his progress bar has only increased this little bit.

At this rate, by the time the two of them finish eating, they'll probably only be halfway through the progress.

Sure enough, relying solely on dialogue to progress is too slow.

But for now, this is the only way.

The dishes for the two were served quickly.

Crab roe tofu, and tender and flavorful spicy chicken.

The man took a pair of serving chopsticks and enthusiastically picked up some chicken, inviting him to try it: "This is my favorite dish. Other restaurants have it, but only Wanmintang can make it taste like this."