Genshin Impact, the spear remains.

"Pufferfish, bitter pufferfish, golden-red fake dragon."

"Flower Killer, Red Demon King, Aizen Killerfish."

The boy counted the fish that Klee had caught in the fish basket.

The two spent the afternoon fishing at Xingluo Lake, doing nothing else.

"Wow, Cleo, I didn't expect a beginner to learn so much."

Perhaps this child has an unexpected talent for fishing.

Hehe~

Klee, feeling flattered by the compliment, rubbed her hair with a silly grin.

Of course, to avoid getting her gloves and hat wet, she had already put them aside.

Even so, her hands still had mud that she had accidentally gotten on them while fishing.

Without realizing it, Keli accidentally smeared paint onto her originally fair and smooth face, turning it into a big-faced cat.

"You."

Seeing the little guy all dirty and oblivious to his own state, Bai Qiyun was speechless.

Are all elves this energetic when they are young?

He took out a clean handkerchief and wet it in the water.

"Huh?"

The handkerchief rubbing her face back and forth didn't annoy Claire; on the contrary, she thoroughly enjoyed being taken care of.

To help Bai Qiyun exert more effort, Ke Li even turned her face to the side to wipe him.

For Bai Qiyun, taking care of Keli was like raising a child back in his hometown, except that the children back home wouldn't drop bombs the size of a clay pot.

"alright."

After cleaning the little guy up, Bai Qiyun took back the handkerchief that was now stained with muddy yellow.

After her face was wiped clean, Klee transformed back into the beloved "Spark Knight."

"Speaking of which, did you always come here alone when you used to catch fish?"

As Bai Qiyun reeled in the setting sun, he chatted with Ke Li while putting away his fishing rod.

Although we didn't find the legendary "golden sea bass" this afternoon, it was still a very fruitful day.

A basket full of fish was placed to the side, and ninety percent of the fish in it were caught by Keli.

"In the past, Klee would often come here by herself to fry... and catch fish."

Klee was very happy to see the fish she had caught. She stood on tiptoe and peered into the fish basket.

Several golden-red wrasses intertwined almost filled the entire fish basket, while the remaining killifish stayed quietly to one side.

Are you alone?

"Yes, Abedo and Razer are both very busy, so Klee always does it by herself so as not to cause them any trouble."

Abedo, Reze.

The second name was one I hadn't heard of before, but since it was Klee who mentioned it, it must be one of her friends.

Bai Qiyun, who was cleaning the fish, glanced at Keli out of the corner of his eye. Finding that she seemed normal, he continued to clean the fish.

The Golden Red False Dragon is a more difficult fish to handle than other small fish. Its long, narrow body means that its scales are more widely distributed, so extra care must be taken when removing them.

"yes."

Realizing that Keli didn't want to continue, Bai Qiyun didn't press her for an answer, since it wasn't something he absolutely had to find out.

With no one left to chat about, he focused all his attention on the fish in front of him.

Since we caught so many fish today, let's just eat them right now.

Although there weren't many suitable cooking tools available in the wild, Bai Qiyun was no ordinary person.

There's none in the wild, but he has them.

As a proper traveler, it's not unreasonable to bring cookware with you, right?

After tidying up the fire on the ground, Bai Qiyun piled up a stone mound to place the cooking pot.

Meanwhile, the golden-red fake dragon, after having its scales removed and its internal organs cleaned, was placed in water with scallions and ginger to remove the fishy smell.

He had cooked this kind of fish back in his hometown. This fish is quite common in Liyue Harbor, but it is very agile, which results in a low yield.

Moreover, the flesh of the golden-red dragonfish is tender and firm, with few bones, making it extremely convenient to eat. This, in turn, has led to a shortage of supply in the market.

Cooking seafood and river delicacies is the specialty of Liyue Cuisine, and the Bai family, as a restaurant with generations of heritage, naturally understands its essence.

There are essentially two approaches to cooking fish: one is to bring out the fish's natural flavor and emphasize its freshness, and the other is to use ingredients to infuse the fish with flavor, combining it with the texture of the fish meat to emphasize its tenderness.

Today, Bai Qiyun will use the latter method, stewing the fish with a variety of seasonings to infuse it with flavor.

Soy sauce, cooking wine, Jueyun chili peppers, Dudu Lian (a type of pickled vegetable), and countless other condiments.

The idea of ​​using lotus root to stew fish came from the deer hunters of the past.

Although the Golden Red Fake Dragon itself doesn't have a strong fishy smell, adding Dudu Lotus will make the whole dish taste even better.

After a busy day, the fish was finally put into the pot, and the afternoon slowly arrived.

The two, who hadn't eaten lunch, sat to one side, waiting for the fish in the pot to be cooked.

"Gurgle."

The aroma wafting from the pot made Klee swallow hard.

Normally, when she comes to Xingluo Lake to fry fish, she only eats simple dishes like grilled fish; she has never had such a carefully prepared dish before.

As for the deer hunters, they have plenty of delicious food, but they don't have dishes that require long cooking times and multiple processing steps.

This doesn't mean they lack ability; it's simply a matter of different positioning. The Deer Hunter is positioned as a mass-market restaurant, and not many diners are willing to wait for time-consuming dishes like this, so Miss Sarah simply didn't put this kind of dish on the menu.

However, if you really want to eat there, you can go to her; it's a hidden menu item for regular customers.

"Come to think of it, it was the same when I came to Mondstadt before."

Under the shade of the trees, Bai Qiyun stared blankly at the sky obscured by the leaves.

"Before?"

"Yes, when I came to Mondstadt, I lived in the wilderness for almost half a month. That's how I cooked for myself and rested."

Bai Qiyun felt powerless when he recalled his experience from half a month ago.

Although he had considered that traversing the wilderness of Mondstadt alone would be difficult, he hadn't expected it to be this difficult.

Not only was he homeless, but the countless Hilichurls and Slimes were giving him no peace, day or night.

Can you imagine the scene of suddenly feeling a chill on your back while you are sound asleep in the middle of the night?

The water slime suddenly jumped out from behind him, almost scaring him half to death.

Why hasn't anyone made something like mosquito repellent to repel slimes?

Is it because the profit margin is low?

So it seems that businessmen have limitations in their way of thinking. Should we mention this to Ningguang when we get back?

It's definitely not because he wants to be more comfortable when he travels, absolutely not.

"Eh~"

Hearing about Bai Qiyun's tragic experiences over the past two weeks, even the clever and mischievous Ke Li's lips trembled slightly.

After casually swatting a mosquito that was perched on his lap, ready to feast, Bai Qiyun got up and walked towards the pot.

In his experience, the fish should be almost cooked by this time.

"Bang!"

As the lid was opened, a rich aroma of soy sauce wafted out, tempting the little glutton sitting under the tree.

In Liyue's words, just this aroma alone is enough to make you want to eat three big bowls of rice.

After gently stirring the fish with a spatula to prevent it from sticking to the pan, Bai Qiyun scooped it out with a plate.

Of course, it was cut off; otherwise, he definitely wouldn't have been able to put it down with the plate in his hand.

After handing the slightly larger half to Keli, Bai Qiyun stood under the tree with the plate in his hand, slowly savoring his dish.

The tangy fish meat danced in my mouth, the juices mingling with the perfectly stewed fish as it slid down my throat, the aroma and sweetness swirling around in my mouth.

Because of the added vinegar, the texture and flavor of the fish were brought out to a greater extent. In addition, when you peel the fish meat with chopsticks, you can see that the fish meat has been stained with color. It is not the kind of fish that remains white no matter how long it is stewed at home. The fish meat, stained with orange-red sauce, is exposed to the air, which is proof that the fish meat has been stewed and flavorful.

"Wow!"

After taking a bite, Klee was instantly captivated by the deliciousness before her.

Like a squirrel chewing on nuts, the little guy kept swallowing the food in front of him.

The aroma of fish mingled with the fragrance of flowers, spreading through the air and drifting away on the wind.