I'm a male god in Liyue

"pretty good."

"Do your legs still feel sore?"

"The soreness is gone."

"Okay, then let's press here."

“Thank you for your hard work, boss!”

Xia Zhi nodded, turned around and walked towards the back of the shop to fetch water to wash his hands.

It didn't really matter if he got a little bit of the girl's sweat on his hands; the main thing was that he was going to have lunch soon, and he wanted to maintain his good habit of washing his hands before meals.

After Xia Zhi left, Zhu Zi sat up from the small bed, picked up the pair of black stockings she had just taken off, and began to put them on with a blush on her face.

After putting on her shoes, she jumped out of bed, her body swaying slightly.

Now her legs aren't sore anymore, but they feel inexplicably weak.

Zhu Zi quickly reached out one hand to hold onto the small bed, and gently massaged her legs with the other hand, savoring for a moment the comfortable feeling that made her want to indulge in it.

The owner's massage skills are truly excellent.

Unfortunately, she wasn't able to fully experience the boss's massage service this time.

Just like last time, he only pressed on my calf, and didn't touch anything higher before stopping.

Ugh.

Zhu Zi couldn't help but purse her lips.

Once her legs regained their strength, she went to the back of the shop to wash her hands and also washed her still slightly feverish face.

Then the three of them went out together, locked the shop door, and headed towards Wanmintang.

On the way, Zhu Zi's steps were light and her face was full of energy, showing no signs of the fatigue she had felt when she was resting earlier.

Shen He glanced at her and felt that the boss's massage service was indeed very effective.

If it were her giving Miss Zhu a massage, she definitely wouldn't be able to do it to this extent.

The boss must have used a special technique for the massage.

The incense that the boss specially lit for Qiqi yesterday had a very special scent, with a strange calming and soothing effect. Miss Zhuzi told me that the incense was homemade by the boss.

The owner is also a great cook; his dishes are even better than those made by the chefs at Liuliting and Wanmintang.

There's so much stuff, and the boss is so young; I wonder where he learned all this.

Are all the people in another world as outstanding as the boss?

Shen He thought this, but his face remained expressionless, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking.

Upon arriving at Wanmintang, Xiangling served Xia Zhi a "Baoshan Flying Dragon Pot" and invited him to try it.

It tastes a little better than yesterday's, but it still doesn't shine. However, if I were to use it in the cooking competition the day after tomorrow, it should be easy to get a place.

However, Xiangling was not satisfied with this. After tasting Xia Zhi's "Baoshan Flying Dragon Pot", she realized that she was still far behind after making a clear comparison in her mind, so she was full of enthusiasm to surpass him.

Xia Zhi admired her resilient character.

This may be why she was able to gain the favor of the gods and immortals.

However, Zhu Zi's courage and determination to cross the sea alone, coupled with her strong desire to see the outside world, have not yet earned her the attention of the gods or the divine eye that belongs to her, which makes Xia Zhi feel somewhat strange.

The gods of this world don't seem to exist either...

On the other hand, if Zhu Zi had the Eye of God, being an adventurer would be a piece of cake. She wouldn't be so embarrassed that she couldn't afford a hotel or food and had to come here to apply for a job at her own shop. As a result, her boss would lose a capable and attractive waitress.

Looking at it this way, we should actually thank these gods.

Xia Zhi put down his chopsticks and gave Xiang Ling some cooking advice.

Xiangling took notes carefully.

"Mr. Xia, I'll make another serving for you tonight!"

"it is good."

After finishing their free lunch, the three of them left Wanmintang.

"Boss, shall we go back to the shop?"

"No, let's go straight to Heyu Teahouse."

"But it's already 1 a.m., and we have to go to work at 2 p.m."

"It's alright, the teahouse is also in Feiyunpo, close to our shop, we'll have time to have some tea."

"Ok."

Zhu Zi's tone sounded a little helpless.

Xia Zhi smiled. Zhu Zi always cared more about the store's business than he did. He would have to find a reason to give her and Shen He a bonus by the end of the month.

After going up the stairs, I arrived at Heyu Tea House, found a quiet table in the corner, and ordered a pot of tea for 100 mora, as usual.

On the stage, a storyteller was reciting a tale, his voice rising and falling with intonation.

After a moment, the tea was served. Zhu Zi stood up to help pour it and introduced the background of the tea: "Miss Shen He, it is said that this tea leaves were picked from the mountains of Jueyun and have been imbued with the aura of immortals."

Shen He picked up the teacup, took a sip, and frowned slightly: "No."

Zhu Zi paused for a moment, then said in a low voice with dissatisfaction, "Ah? So that's not it? Then why is it so expensive?"

Shen He put down his cup, then stood up and said coldly, "I'm going to get the money back."

Xia Zhi quickly reached out and grabbed her: "Wait!"

Shen He looked at him, his eyes seemingly puzzled: "Boss?"

Xia Zhi asked helplessly, "How do you know it's not true?"

Shen He replied matter-of-factly, "It tastes different from the tea I usually drink."

"Then where does the tea you drink come from?"

"Picking it from the mountains of Jueyun."

"Wild tea?"

"Ah."

"Jueyunjian is very large. Tea grown in different places will definitely taste different. You don't need to be so serious. It's only 100 moras anyway."

Shen He said seriously, "100 Mora can buy a cup of rainbow juice."

"..."

Xia Zhi was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

"That's true, but this time it's my treat. Please have a seat. We won't order this kind of tea next time."

Shen He sat down, but his brows were still slightly furrowed.

"This store is a scam."

"Actually, it's not really a scam. After all, if it were truly a divine tea, it wouldn't only cost 100 moras. The customers actually know in their hearts that it's just a gimmick."

"this is not good."

"But that's how business is; you have to attract customers."

"That's not how it works in our store."

"That's why our store does so well, even though it's a new store that's only been open for a few days."

Shen He seemed to be deep in thought upon hearing this.

"Bringing you out for tea today has been worthwhile."

Xia Zhi looked at her and chuckled softly.

"Look, this is the mundane world."

Chapter Ninety-Five: Beware of Fire, Theft, and Best Friends

The gentleman on the stage is still telling stories.

It tells the legendary story of Hokuto, the leader of the Southern Cross, who used a greatsword to slay the sea monster, Seamount.

Xia Zhi took a sip of tea and listened to the story that had once taken place at sea, which piqued his interest.

In Liyue and Inazuma, there has always been a phrase that goes like this:

[Fins transform into the Dark Sea, tail touches distant mountains].

The fisherman learned this phrase from the shore and sang it over and over again.

The melody spread far and wide, becoming a popular fisherman's song.

Whenever fog rises at sea, and the fishermen's small boats disappear into the white mist, this song can be heard drifting from afar: Fins transform into the dark sea, tail touches the distant mountains…

The strange scene described in this fisherman's song refers to the enormous figure of a sea monster that occasionally appears on the sea and is spotted by people.