Damn it, something's wrong with the gacha I got.

Seeing this, Xingqiu couldn't help but lean forward slightly and whisper to Chen Bai:

"Chen Bai, Xiangling's innovative dishes... the ingredients might be a bit... unusual."

His tone was tactful, and his face carried a subtle "you know what I mean" expression.

Chen Bai calmly replied:

"Isn't it just slime condensate, weird mushrooms, or the ghost core of floating spirits? No problem, I've always been interested in all sorts of specialties from Teyvat, so I'll take this opportunity to try them."

"Ah Bai, are you sure you want to try?" Qiong raised an eyebrow beside him.

“Of course.” Chen Bai’s tone was frank, even with a hint of eagerness. “Since we’re already here, wouldn’t it be a waste of the trip if we didn’t try the local monster cuisine?”

He paused, then added, "After all, it's better than drinking Sister Himeko's coffee, right?"

Xing nodded in deep agreement upon hearing this:

"There is no doubt that the expected risk of slime dishes is far lower than the certainty of damage from Himeko coffee."

In her view, Himeko's coffee had become a kind of conceptual weapon of destruction.

No, or perhaps it has already moved closer to nothingness.

Xing nodded in deep agreement upon hearing this:

"Great!"

Xiangling was so happy she almost jumped for joy, her cheeks flushed with excitement. "Since this guest has such good taste and is willing to try my new dish, then this meal is on me!"

She was overjoyed: it was rare to meet such a proactive food taster.

Xingqiu, Chongyun, and their friends always run faster than the wind whenever they hear about a new dish!

Today I finally caught a guinea pig... no, I mean, I met someone who knows how to appreciate things!

"I can't accept this..." Chen Baigang was about to decline.

"It's settled then!"

Xiangling waved her hand, interrupting him heartily, "Then I'll go prepare it right away! I guarantee you'll all be satisfied! Please have a seat, the food will be ready soon!"

After saying that, she turned and disappeared into the kitchen like a cheerful breeze, with Guoba following her in, leaving the people at the table with different expressions.

After waiting for about half an hour, Xiangling and Guoba brought the dishes to the table one after another.

"Sorry, the innovative dish you ordered will have to wait a while. You can eat these for now."

After Xiangling finished placing the last dish, she said to Chen Bai.

Chapter 152 It's that woman!

"It's okay, take your time."

Chen Bai waved his hand.

"it is good!"

Xiangling readily agreed and then returned to the kitchen to continue her work.

Meanwhile, the number of guests at Wanmintang gradually increased.

Xiangling's petite figure bustled between the kitchen and the living room, fine beads of sweat glistening on her forehead, yet she always wore a bright smile.

It wasn't until they had finished most of the dishes that Xiangling finally managed to squeeze through the gaps in the crowd, carrying a steaming plate.

"Sorry to keep you waiting! This is specially prepared for you—salt and pepper slime fried chicken, please enjoy!"

The plate landed gently in the center of the table.

The golden-brown fried chicken nuggets were neatly stacked, sprinkled with fine salt and pepper and chopped green onions. The crispy coating and the aroma of the fried chicken, along with the steam, wafted towards you.

Chen Bairao examined it with interest: "It looks pretty good."

Xingqiu and Chongyun, standing to the side, both wore complicated expressions. They exchanged a glance and silently moved their chairs back a tiny inch.

Xiangling's eyes lit up at this affirmation. She clasped her hands together and looked at Chen Bai with anticipation: "Great! Then try it! I really want to know what the guests really think!"

Under the watchful eyes of several people, Chen Bai calmly picked up his chopsticks, steadily picked up a sizzling, oily piece of fried chicken, and put it into his mouth.

With a gentle bite, a soft "crunch" is heard, revealing the extremely crispy outer shell.

Immediately, the warm, tender chicken juices burst in your mouth, a wonderfully cool, smooth, and slightly bouncy texture mixed with the familiar salty and savory flavor.

That must be the texture of slime gel after special treatment.

The slime neutralizes some of the greasiness of the fried food, and together with the slight spiciness of the salt and pepper and the rich aroma of the chicken, it creates a complex flavor that is rich in layers and quite novel.

Chen Bai pondered for a few seconds, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He swallowed the food and gave Xiangling a thumbs-up as she anxiously awaited feedback:

"Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a very authentic flavor and excellent taste. Miss Xiangling, this innovative dish... is very creative, and the taste is surprisingly good."

"Oh? That's great! Do you have any suggestions for improvement?"

Xiangling was delighted to hear this and continued to ask.

"As for improvements... it would be even better if some freezer tree leaves could be added, but it still shouldn't be fried; it's best to make it into a chicken soup-like dish."

Chen Bai thought for a moment and remembered the Cantonese soup he used to drink often.

"Leaves of the freezer tree... chicken soup, is that right? Okay, I've got it. Thank you for the suggestion, please enjoy your meal."

Xiangling wrote it down in her little notebook, and then went to prepare dishes for the other guests.

"Chen Bai, do you really think Xiangling's dish is delicious?"

Xingqiu asked somewhat hesitantly.

"Yeah, at least I think it tastes pretty good. Why don't you guys try some?"

Chen Bai pointed with his chopsticks to the plate of salt and pepper slime fried chicken on the table.

Upon hearing this, Xingqiu quickly waved his hand, "No, no, you eat, we're already full."

"If he won't eat it, I will!"

Without any hesitation, Ah Xing picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth.

Qiongbao also tried it in a very convincing way.

Then, the two Galactic Baseball Legends gave this innovative dish a appreciative review: "Delicious!"

Xingqiu and Chongyun looked at each other.

Well, it seems these three travelers have stomachs that are unusual for most people.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Xingqiu and Chongyun had their own things to do, so they said goodbye to Chen Bai and the other two and left.

"Ah Bai, where are we going next?"

"Damage Star suddenly asked."

"Shall we go to the Adventurers' Association first and see if they have any suitable commissions for us?"

Chen Bai suggested that since all five members of their train crew had become Teyvat adventurers, how could they not take on other commissions?

"Let's go then."

After saying that, the three of them arrived at the Adventurers' Association, but as soon as they reached the door, they saw March 7th seemingly talking to someone.

She wore red glasses, had a slender figure, and looked like a sophisticated older sister.

It's that woman!

Chen Bai was a beat slow to react, but he still recognized the person who came.

If an emergency food supplier were also present, they might even shout, "It's that giant bird!"

......

"Young lady, may I take a look at this item you used for taking photos?"

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun strolled over to March 7th, his gaze falling on the uniquely shaped camera in her hand, his eyes revealing intense curiosity.

Since the Emperor's "passing away" and retiring, she has been visiting Liyue Harbor more often.

Sometimes he would brew tea and play chess with his old friend, Grandma Ping, at Yujing Terrace; other times he would stroll through the streets and alleys, observing the changes in the everyday life of the people.

I was passing by this place today and was drawn to what this pink-haired girl was holding.

The object was square and had a warm, lustrous texture, quite different from the phonographs commonly found on the Teyvat continent that relied on elemental light-sensing or drawing for recording.

It lacks the intricate exposed gears of the Maple Leaf Machines and the runic glow of the Liyue Celestials' artifacts; instead, it exudes a simple yet unfamiliar and exotic feel.

With her divine eyesight, she couldn't immediately discern the mystery behind it, which sparked her instinctive interest in studying mechanical devices.

"Yes, that's fine."

March 7th didn't matter, so I lent the camera to Liuyun.

"By the way, what's your name, ma'am? My name is March 7th."

March 7th asked curiously, while also wondering if the other person was also a photography enthusiast?

"Ben~ cough, my name is Xianyun."

Liu Yun responded with a single sentence.

"Oh, Sister Xianyun, are you also interested in taking photos?"

March 7th nodded and asked.

"Taking photos? I'm not really interested in that, but I do know a little about mechanisms. By the way, how exactly does this commemorative photo machine work?"

Liu Yun shook his head and continued.

"This is the latest digital camera, this is the shutter..."

Next, our camera classmate demonstrated the camera's functions to Liu Yun, which amazed Liu Yun.

"This is a phonograph machine!"

"It's not a phonograph, we call this a camera."

"Okay, it's a camera. This technology is much more advanced than what's available in Fengdan. However, I often tinker with these gadgets, but such a wealth of functions is currently a bit difficult to achieve. How is this done?"

Liu Yun was very interested in the camera principle that appeared in this other world, and she had an urge to take it apart and study it.

"How was it made? I don't know either, it was like this when I bought it."

How would anyone know how March 7th was made?

She just bought them and started taking pictures.

"Oh...would you be willing to part with this camera? I can offer you a satisfactory price."

Liu Yun nodded and continued.

Chapter 153 Who would open a treasure chest shaped like a trash can?!

"I'm sorry, I can't agree. This camera is one that someone has been eyeing for a long time before I finally got it."

March 7th shook her head and refused.

"I see. Then so be it."

Liu Yun did not insist; she was simply driven by curiosity and a desire to explore the unknown structure.

The camera was exquisite and unique, which made her quite tempted, but since the other party was unwilling, she naturally wouldn't lose her composure.

Just then, a familiar greeting came from the side.

"March!"

Hearing the voice, March 7th turned around and her eyes lit up: "Ah Bai! You're back!"

Chen Bai, Xing, and Qiong were walking towards them, seemingly having just returned from outside the city.

"Yes, the problem of the stagnant earth veins over there has been resolved. We had a meal at Wanmintang on the way."