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"You can call me Gan Yu. Actually, these Qingxin (a type of medicinal herb) are... my sustenance."

"But don't get me wrong, I ate this over several days, not all at once."

Noticing that Lu Li didn't seem to recognize her, Gan Yu told Lu Li her name, and then quickly explained herself.

"I see. Miss Gan Yu, you can just call me Lu Li."

"But this is the first time I've ever seen someone make a living from tranquility. Wouldn't it be very difficult?"

Lu Li responded and gave his name, then asked curiously.

Qingxin is a medicinal herb. Although it has a slightly refreshing aroma, it also has the bitter, sour, and astringent taste of medicinal herbs. Some dishes will add Qingxin, but the taste of eating it dry is definitely very sour and refreshing.

"No... well, maybe it will, but it won't affect me."

Gan Yu shook her head subconsciously, but after speaking, she had to add a sentence to avoid misleading others.

She has half Qilin blood and is a staunch vegetarian. However, thanks to the different taste buds of Qilin blood compared to humans, she finds Qingxin (a type of herbal tea) to have a slightly sweet aftertaste and doesn't find it particularly bitter.

She was different from her junior sister who was still cultivating in the Jueyun Mountains and relying on medicinal herbs.

"It seems Miss Gan Yu is a vegetarian. What a pity. I was originally planning to treat you to a meal since we have such a good connection, but I haven't been in Liyue for long and I really don't know where to find good vegetarian food."

Lu Li nodded knowingly.

Since they were going the same way, they walked and talked until they arrived at the corridor of the lotus pond. If they went through the corridor, they would reach the Scarlet Cloud Slope.

"Ah, no need, no need... But Mr. Lu Li looks like he's from Liyue. Did you not live in Liyue before?"

Gan Yu quickly waved her hand, then asked in confusion.

"Yes, I grew up away from home and only recently returned to Liyue. I'm eagerly waiting to see the Summoning Ceremony. I've never met the Emperor before."

"However, we encountered some unexpected events on the way here..."

Lu Li and Gan Yu chatted as they walked.

He actually came here today specifically to get acquainted with Gan Yu and, incidentally, to casually mention the unsafe conditions at sea.

Along the way, Gan Yu chatted with Lu Li for a few minutes, but it was just casual conversation. She didn't pay much attention to the meaning behind Lu Li's words, but Lu Li wasn't in a hurry.

The two arrived at Feiyun Slope, and Lu Li then bid farewell to Gan Yu and returned to Wangsheng Hall.

……

Lu Li's plan was simple: to try it out with Gan Yu.

As the Seven Stars' secretary, she is probably the person who, apart from the Emperor, is most likely to influence the Seven Stars' decisions, although she usually doesn't do so.

Therefore, in the next few days...

"Miss Gan Yu, I've spent the last two days exploring famous restaurants in Liyue Harbor, hoping to savor some delicious food. I've selected a few vegetarian restaurants with exceptional flavors. It's an honor to meet you again today. Would you mind treating me to a simple meal?"

"what……"

Faced with Lu Li's invitation, Gan Yu instinctively wanted to refuse.

However, Lu Li appeared at a very opportune time, just when she was resting and planning to go out for dinner.

Although she can eat nothing but tranquility, she will definitely get tired of eating the same thing all the time, so she will occasionally go out to improve her meals during her rest time.

What she liked most was undoubtedly the vegetarian dishes at Wanmintang, which were both delicious and affordable. However, the aroma of the food there was so strong that it was hard to control her appetite once she went there, so she didn't dare to go there much and ended up going even less often.

"Gurgle..."

The sudden sound made Gan Yu blush and instinctively cover her stomach.

Seeing the puzzled look on Lu Li's face after hearing the voice, Gan Yu found it difficult to refuse.

"Um... it's okay to have dinner together, but there's no need for you to treat me."

Gan Yu waved her hand and said to Lu Li.

"No, no, I must treat you to this. Actually, there's something I'd like to ask Miss Gan Yu. How about this meal be considered a consultation fee?"

Lu Li immediately offered an explanation.

This is also why he sought out Gan Yu again today.

"Well, if that's the case, then okay..."

Hearing that Lu Li had something to consult, Gan Yu nodded and did not refuse him again.

And so, Lu Li led Gan Yu all the way to the restaurant on Feiyun Slope.

Although it's not nearly as upscale as Liuli Pavilion or Xinyue Pavilion, nor as famous as Wanmin Hall, Lu Li had asked Hu Tao beforehand, and besides Wanmin Hall, this was the restaurant she most recommended.

Upon entering the store, Lu Li ordered one of almost every vegetarian dish on the menu.

"Isn't this a bit too much?"

Seeing that Lu Li ordered so many dishes at once, Gan Yu was a little worried, afraid that she would not be able to control her appetite.

"Miss Gan Yu, don't worry, I have a big appetite and I will never waste food."

Lu Li patted his chest and assured Gan Yu.

"..."

Hearing Lu Li's assurance, Gan Yu opened her mouth, but she definitely couldn't say something like, "I have a big appetite too." She could only hope that she would control herself later.

Soon, several delicious vegetarian dishes were served first.

Lu Li didn't rush to explain to Gan Yu what he wanted to ask for advice, but instead began to savor the vegetarian dishes.

……

"Hello, could you tell me how to get to Liyue Harbor?"

After a long voyage at sea, Columbia finally arrived on land with Lu Li's suitcase. She squatted down and asked the crabs on the beach a question.

The crab raised its eyes to look at her, then opened and closed its pincers and scurried away from Columbia.

"Hmm... Is it impossible to communicate? Is it because you can't understand me, or is it because there's no lunar torque here?"

Finding that the crab was ignoring her, Columbia tilted her head in annoyance.

This was actually her first time leaving Zhidong to travel far from home, and she didn't know much about the outside world. She was able to find her way here thanks to the Moon's torque, which could be used as a compass.

"S-Young lady? Are you young lady?"

Just as Columbia was fretting, a surprised voice suddenly rang out from the side.

Columbia turned around in confusion and found that it was a firefly sorcerer carrying a purple mist lamp.

The soldiers of the Fools are often stationed in the wild in other countries, especially around some ruins, so it is not unusual to encounter them in the wild.

Clearly, the lightning mage in front of us is stationed near this beach.

What she found unbelievable was why this legendary third-ranking executive officer would appear in Liyue!

"Hello, excuse me, where is this place? Do you know how to get to Liyue Harbor?"

Unable to communicate with the crab, Columbia had no choice but to ask the Thunderfire Sorcerer for advice.

"Reporting to the young lady, this is Guyun Pavilion in Liyue. The young master has sent me to be stationed here temporarily to conduct an investigation."

"Liyue Harbor is over there."

The Thunderfire Sorcerer respectfully explained to Columbia, raising his hand and pointing to the other side of the sea.

From here, you can vaguely see the port on the opposite shore, which is Liyue Harbor.

"Oh, it was right there! I didn't even notice it. Thank you."

Columbia thanked the lightning mage and then walked away without exchanging any further words.

She doesn't open her eyes to see the world, but relies on lunar torque to perceive her surroundings.

Like Liyue Harbor across the sea, it can be vaguely seen with the naked eye, but she wouldn't release her lunar power that far away for no reason, so she didn't notice it just now.

……