In Sumeru, pretend to be a scholar

"One bowl of rice, you can add more if it's not enough."

Xiangling placed the food in front of Wang Yan, and the aroma immediately filled Wang Yan's nose.

"Mmm...smells so good!"

"Haha, then eat more. Call me if you need anything, I have to go now."

Xiangling was delighted to receive praise for her work. She smiled and said something before hurrying off to the shop.

Even though it's past lunchtime, the restaurant is still packed with people.

No wonder the people of Qingquan Town wanted Xiangling to help sell Lin's pork after they learned about her identity.

Given the popularity of Wanmintang, if Xiangling says that Lin's pork is good, many gourmets and restaurants will definitely go and buy it.

Chapter 112 Training...what?

The boiled black-backed sea bass, which is said to be addictive, lives up to its name. The soup is spicy and the fish slices are tender and smooth, which makes Wang Yan's tongue, which has been eating too much Sumeru vegetables, come back to life.

Spicy and tender chicken is similar to hand-shredded chicken from the pre-time travel era. It is a type of cold dish, but it is just as fresh and spicy. The cold-dressing technique fully preserves the fresh and juicy characteristics of the chicken, making it very delicious.

Finally, there was a complimentary salad of mint. Judging from the name, it seemed to be a refreshing vegetarian dish, but in fact, in addition to mint, this dish also used Yunnan chili peppers. The spiciness mixed with the slightly bitter coolness created a wonderfully unique flavor.

The meal was thoroughly enjoyed.

It wasn't an exclamation, it was an adjective, because the dish was indeed spicy, and Wang Yan was sweating profusely after eating it.

However, the people next to them weren't much better off; they were all slurping and munching on their food.

"How is it, everyone? How's the food today?"

Xiangling came out of the shop and looked towards the fishy-smelling food stall.

Diners gave a thumbs up: "Delicious! Xiangling, your cooking has gotten even better."

As long as they didn't try Xiangling's strange dishes, everyone was quite satisfied with her cooking skills.

Xiangling smiled happily, chatting familiarly with the diners.

After greeting her regular customers, she turned to Wang Yan, who wasn't a regular customer, and asked, "Mr. Wang Yan, is the food to your liking?"

Calling him "sir" didn't mean Xiangling knew how capable Wang Yan was; it was simply out of respect for knowledge, since Wang Yan had called himself a scholar.

Wang Yan followed the other diners and gave a thumbs up: "Very good, it looks like I'll be coming here every day for the next few days."

"Haha, welcome, welcome!" Xiangling clapped her hands and said.

As they chatted, Wang Yan finished off the last bit of food and asked, "How much is this?"

"The rice and mint are complimentary. Fifty mora is fine, sir. Thirty mora for boiled black-backed sea bass and twenty mora for tender and spicy chicken," Xiangling replied.

Compared to other restaurants in Huyan, this price isn't exactly cheap, but considering the two meat dishes and one vegetable dish are free, and the taste is so good, it's definitely worth it.

After all, it's impossible to compare Xiangling's craftsmanship with that of ordinary shops.

In fact, for this price, you can enjoy a chef's cooking, which is already very cheap.

He took out the Mora bag and paid.

"Check if the numbers are correct."

"Yes, yes, thank you, Mr. Wang Yan."

"Haha, you paid for the meal, there's no need to thank me, I'll be going now."

Goodbye, sir. Welcome to visit us again.

"Definitely, definitely, I'll come often."

After saying goodbye to Xiangling, Wang Yan Wanmintang joined the crowd eating at Huyan and began to move forward with the flow of people.

Just like finding the Wanmin Hall only requires following the scent, finding the Adventurers' Liyue Branch is also simple: just follow the adventurers.

Turn right after leaving Wanmintang, groups of adventurers are gathering in the direction of the Adventurers' Association, and the clanging sound of hammering can be heard at the same time.

Wang Yan remembered that next to the Adventurers' Guild was Liyue's largest private blacksmith shop, [Hanfeng Ironworks].

【Hanfeng Ironware】is inherited from Hanwu, the master craftsman of Blackrock Factory. Travelers may not have much of an impression of him, but just remember that he and Yunhui, Yunjin's ancestor, created the prototype series of weapons for Blackrock Factory.

In addition, Han Ce, the son of Cambrian, forged the Black Rock series of weapons named after Black Rock.

Yes, the Black Rock series was not created by the Black Rock Factory, but by the Han family.

Besides the Han and Yun families, Liyue also has a blacksmithing family called the Kun family. The Kun family's ancestor, Kunwu, forged the Box series of weapons. Travelers have also met the Kun family's descendant, Kunjun, who was possessed by the good intentions of Ruoduo.

It can only be said that Liyue is indeed full of noble families. Every family has some history. They either have dealings with this immortal or have dealings with that immortal. Even if they are not very good, they have produced famous craftsmen.

As Wang Yan pondered, he walked forward with the crowd. Soon, his gaze went up the steps, and an Adventurers' Association, much larger than the one on Mount Sumeru, came into view.

Perhaps because there are no gold-plated tour groups competing for business, the Adventurers' Guild in Liyue is much more lively than the Adventurers' Guild in Sumeru.

It wasn't exactly packed with people, but it was definitely crowded.

It wasn't just Catherine working at the counter; several young girls in green uniforms were helping her as well.

I'm extremely busy accepting commissions and issuing tasks.

Wang Yan stood at the top of the stairs, unsure whether he should squeeze in and join the queue.

It could be that his dazed expression attracted attention, or it could be that his scholar's attire was indeed rare in Liyue.

A female adventurer approached Wang Yan: "Hello, scholar, are you here to post a commission? I am the branch president of the Liyue Adventurers Association. You can call me Sister Lan."

Attracted by the sound, Wang Yan turned around and saw that the other person was also wearing a green adventurer uniform, but it was a casual dress style.

She wasn't exactly beautiful, but she had a heroic air about her. In addition, the old calluses on her hands and the faint scars that were visible all proved that this female adventurer was not just a pretty face.

"Hello, my name is Wang Yan. I'm here to register my address at the Adventurers' Association so I can receive mail," Wang Yan said.

"Oh, it's nothing. Come with me, don't block the way." Sister Lan pointed to the steps behind Wang Yan, which had been blocked because of Wang Yan's momentary daze.

"Oh..." Wang Yan quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's my fault."

"Haha, it's nothing, there's no right or wrong, this way." Sister Lan waved her hand and led the way into the Adventurers' Association.

Wang Yan quickly followed.

They entered the association one after the other. Sister Lan went to the counter and got paper and pen: "I've been quite busy lately, so there are a lot of people. Write it down here first, and give it to me when you're done, and I'll register you."

She pointed to a bar-like area on the side, presumably for adventurers to sit and rest.

But now, there are hardly any people at the bar; everyone is crowded around the counter.

"I just returned to Liyue. Are there any big events happening recently?" Wang Yan reached out and took the paper and pen, asking casually.

"It's still about the Thousand Rocks Army clearing the trade routes; they've outsourced some battlefield cleanup work," Sister Lan replied.

Wang Yan nodded: "Oh, is it the outer sea?"

"You just got back and you already know about the outer sea? Oh, you came back by boat, right? Haha, the outer sea is only part of it." Lan waved her hand, also in the mood for conversation. "There's also the trade route from Mondstadt, the trade route from the Abyss of the Rocks, and the trade route from the Jade Valley. With the Lantern Festival approaching, these trade routes are being cleared to prevent accidents from happening to travelers during the festival."

"You haven't been back for years, have you?" Sister Lan said casually. "This kind of pre-holiday cleaning has become a tradition, and Qixing fully supports it."

“I remember Tianquan also said… In the past, Liyue was protected by the Emperor and the wilderness was guarded by the immortals, so the people of Liyue could travel without worry. Now it is an era of human rule, so the responsibility of clearing the wilderness must naturally be borne by ourselves.”

"Heh, Tianquan always speaks so eloquently. I think it's more like he's practicing..."

Lan Jie's tone suddenly faltered.

Practice...what?

Wang Yan looked up and saw the other person chuckle: "You've gone a bit too far. Have you finished writing it?"

Wang Yan nodded and handed the other person a piece of paper with his identity and address written on it: "All done."

Lan Jie took it and glanced at it: "White Colt Inn, not bad, a good place. I'll save it for you in a bit. The association will send someone to deliver your letters later. If your address changes later, you'll need to come and update your information."

"Okay, thank you, Sister Lan," Wang Yan said gratefully.

"No need to thank me. After all, I'm just the branch president of the association. It's just my job." Lan waved her hand. "Then I won't entertain you any longer. You can wander around. Our Liyue branch is pretty good."

Arashi left with the data.

Wang Yan looked at the bustling crowd around him, thought for a moment, and decided not to join in the fun. He preferred to stroll around the streets rather than visit the Adventurers Association.

Who knows, we might even run into some street thugs.

Chapter 113 Street Stalker Refresh Point

If Tiger Rock is the grand bazaar of Liyue, then the treasure market of Liyue is undoubtedly the treasure market of Crimson Slope.

After crossing the bridge that spans between Chihu Rock and Feiyun Slope, Wang Yan felt as if he had entered another world.

The atmosphere of Huyan is lively and bustling. Even walking on the street, you can smell the aroma of food and snacks, and hear the shouts of vendors from various stalls.

But as soon as you enter Feiyunpo, the echoing shouts suddenly disappear, and you can't smell the aroma of food on the street. There are just as many pedestrians on the street as at Chihuyan, but not many people are talking loudly.

It's as if everyone who enters here agrees to keep quiet.

To be honest, Wang Yan felt he preferred eating Tiger Rock food; the aristocratic atmosphere of Scarlet Cloud Slope had somewhat offended him.

"I just looked at the Three Bowls Without Crossing the Harbor, but couldn't find any street urchins. How about we go check out the Hall of Rebirth?"

As soon as the thought crossed his mind, Wang Yan shook his head slightly and abandoned the idea.

He didn't have a strong desire to see Zhongli; it would be best if he could meet her, but it wouldn't matter if he didn't.

Although the other party likely understands the nature of the angelic blessing he possesses, considering Zhongli's enigmatic nature, Wang Yan doesn't think he can glean anything from the information.

If we meet... it's just a matter of getting to know each other. If we're friendly, we might take a photo together, like collecting stamps or checking off a record.

After thinking for a moment, Wang Yan decided that he should not go to the Hall of Rebirth. After all, it would be bad if he were to be persuaded by Hall Master Hu to become a customer.

However, besides the Hall of Rebirth, there is also the Heyu Teahouse in Feiyunpo. The teahouse owner, Master Fan, has reached a cooperation agreement with the Yunhan Society. Every now and then, Yun Jin will come to the Heyu Teahouse to perform, so the teahouse will occasionally refresh the menu.

I never had the chance to see Nyl's performance when I was in Sumeru, and I don't know if I'll be able to see Cloud Violet's performance this time I'm back in Liyue.

Barbara of Mondstadt, Violet of Liyue, Nyarlathotep of Sumeru, Frinna of MapleStory…

With so many idol stars and performers, as a time traveler, I must see at least a few, right?

Before I transmigrated, I could only watch PVs. After I transmigrated, I can't watch PVs anymore. If I can't even see the real people, then what's the point of my transmigration?

Having made up his mind, Wang Yan bowed to a middle-aged man beside him who looked like a local merchant and asked, "Sir, could you tell me how to get to Heyu Teahouse?"

Asking questions when you don't understand is a good quality that Wang Yan has always possessed.

The middle-aged man stopped, returned the greeting, and replied politely, "Go straight ahead for about two hundred steps, and you'll see a three-story vermilion pavilion with a plaque bearing the words 'Heyu' in gold lettering hanging under the eaves. It's easy to spot; there are often guests gathering at the entrance to listen to music."

"Thank you," Wang said, and then proceeded as instructed.

After walking a distance, a magnificent pavilion rose up in front of us. Even in the area of ​​Feiyunpo, it looked very luxurious and was quite different from the surrounding shops.

This is Heyu Tea House.

The teahouse is built facing the street and occupies a large area. It is a three-story wooden structure.

The main color is vermilion, complemented by dark blue-black tiled roofs, upturned eaves, and a row of exquisite octagonal lanterns hanging under the eaves. One can imagine the brightly lit scene after nightfall.

Above the main entrance, a plaque with the words "Heyu Teahouse" in gold lettering on a black background hangs high. The characters are vigorous and powerful, and even though Wang Yan doesn't know much about calligraphy, he can still feel their strength.

Several well-trimmed pine and cypress bonsai were placed along the edge of the door, which looked quite elegant.

At this time, there were already a few guests standing or sitting, resting and chatting at the tea table in front of the door, and the sounds of string and wind instruments and cheers could be faintly heard coming from inside the building.

Listening to opera is all about listening; even if you don't have money, you can still listen without going inside.

The teahouse doesn't kick people out; they really know how to behave properly.

As Wang Yan approached, a servant came to greet him.

"Good afternoon, distinguished guest. Would you like some tea or a performance?"

"Are you listening to opera? Is Mr. Yun performing today?" Wang Yan replied.

“Mr. Yun’s next performance is in three days, so there are none today.” The young man shook his head, but still said enthusiastically, “However, there are also performances by several other famous actors from Yunhan Society today, so you might as well take a look.”

Wang Yan nodded slightly: "Can tickets for three days from now be booked?"

"Hmm?" The young man was taken aback, then glanced at Wang Yan's scholar's robes, before shaking his head and smiling. "It's been a long time since you've returned to Liyue, hasn't it?"

Wang Yan frowned, but still nodded: "It has been a long time since I've been back."

Does being in the game count? If not, then I've never been here at all.