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If these two things alone are not enough to illustrate their strength, then the experience of the diplomatic mission sent by Kanria is even more exaggerated than the martial arts novels currently popular in Liyue.

The large number of ruin guards brought by the Kanria delegation were all wiped out by a single human from the White Night Kingdom, a human "Earthwalker" without the Eye of God, with his bare hands!

What kind of combat power is this, capable of dismantling a Gundam with bare hands?! Han Fulai even suspected that the Ground Walker's combat power had caught up with that of the Fools' Enforcers.

Moreover, such a "ground official"—who is merely a staff member receiving the delegation, whose status is equivalent to that of a military officer from the Fools stationed at the embassy—if there were a large number of such ground officials in the White Night Kingdom, the fighting power of this ancient kingdom might not be inferior to that of Kanria back then.

After all, back then, Canry could only communicate with this ancient country politely, and even when the delegation's face was swollen from being slapped, they dared not retaliate.

As for Kanria, his strength goes without saying. It took the combined efforts of the Ruler of Heaven and the Seven Rulers of the Mortal World to defeat him, and the survivors are now working to restore their kingdom.

Although these ancient kingdoms, including Kanria, eventually perished, they were by no means like modern humans, who are merely insignificant creatures helpless before the gods.

Although Han Fulai didn't know what Sky Island had done, or whether the reason for Tianli's dropping of the long nails was related to these things, in short, the power that humanity originally possessed seemed to have disappeared inexplicably.

However, during this trip to the Abyss of Layered Rocks, Han Fulai was certain that human power still existed, only it was hidden or sealed away by the laws of nature.

The evidence is what Han Fulai himself did.

"After that, I conducted an experiment. The experiment proved that if my will resonates with the 'willpower' of the masses, the stronger the resonance, the greater the power I can leverage. In short, it's what's called 'ideological resonance'," Han Fulai said.

The earth's veins encompass everything, including human souls and memories, as well as the will of the deceased.

Just like when he won the battle against the sea god by resonating with the "Liyue Theory"—at that time, Han Fulai represented the will of the people of Liyue that had flowed through the entire Liyue ley lines for thousands of years.

In the battle at the Rock Hall, although the ley lines had been severed, preventing him from resonating with the "Liyue Theory," the unique geographical environment of the Laminar Stream helped him.

That is where the "Celestial Star" fell, and the location of the special creations of Sky Island. The lower level of the Layered Rock Abyss is like a closed otherworld, a place where three forces converge. Over thousands of years, the power of the miners' wishes has accumulated there, enabling Han Fulai to wield the power of a demon god in a human body.

Gan Yu picked up the cup of flower tea in front of her and took a small sip.

"I think you should now understand the eight words that Gu Hua left behind."

Han Fulai nodded.

"Through literature, one can attain enlightenment and understand the true path."

Based on what Zhongli told him at the teahouse on the cliff, Gu Hua left three sentences.

Besides these eight characters, which resemble a mnemonic, there are two other lines.

One saying is, "Even a scholar can possess literary courage; with literary courage, one can attain enlightenment."

Another saying is, "A hero is one who cannot distinguish between gratitude and grudges; a true man distinguishes between right and wrong; do good deeds and do not worry about the future."

If we consider these two sentences as explanations of those eight characters, the first sentence is the foundation of "entering the Dao through literature," and the second sentence is an explanation of "the world illuminates the lineage."

The Chinese have long held the belief that "literature carries the Way," meaning that writing is the vehicle for thought, allowing the brilliance of the thoughts of sages from a thousand years ago to be used by people today. However, simply writing books and establishing doctrines does not equate to "entering the Way," otherwise novelists like Xing Qiu would have become legendary figures long ago. The "literary courage" that Gu Hua emphasizes lies in "practicing one's own Way."

The reason Xingqiu was able to obtain the Eye of God was that he wanted to "practice the way of chivalry".

The courage of scholars is not reflected in their words. Throughout history, there have been many upright scholars who were full of loyalty, righteousness, benevolence, and filial piety and whose writings were numerous, but when it came to actually putting their words into practice, they were "too eager to put their words into action."

True "literary courage" lies in "unity of knowledge and action".

A scholar with no physical strength, yet possessing a righteous spirit, would go against the tide even if it meant facing a million men, remaining unyielding and resolute on the path he chose, never regretting even the death of his father. His person and his writings have been passed down through the ages, his deeds and name will be remembered for generations to come; this is what is meant by "entering the Way through literature."

The meaning of "天下明宗" is to make the world understand your purpose and spread your "Dao" throughout the world.

"Do good deeds" refers to the method of "spreading the word"—only when you genuinely help people and make them feel your benefits will they be willing to follow the path you have opened up.

Back then, Gu Hua held that "beacon of the underworld" and carved out a peaceful city around Tianheng Mountain amidst the chaos of the war between demons and gods, protecting the people of the region. He also established his "laws" and spread his "way" because of this.

Han Fulai now understands how he should "enter the Dao".

Demons are immortal.

Immortality is also known as "immortality".

Chinese scholars have heard of the "Three Imperishables" since childhood.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, Shusun Bao of the State of Lu and Fan Xuanzi of the State of Jin discussed the meaning of "immortality after death."

Fan Xuanzi believed that his ancestors, from the Yu, Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, had been nobles for generations, with a distinguished family line and unbroken ancestral worship, which constituted "immortality." Shusun Bao, however, disagreed, arguing that this could only be called "hereditary wealth" rather than "immortality." In his view, true immortality was: "The highest is to establish virtue, the next is to establish merit, and the next is to establish words; though time passes, these will not be forgotten. This is called the three immortalities."

Establishing virtue means creating and establishing laws and regulations, and generously benefiting the masses; establishing merit means rescuing people from calamities and eliminating difficulties, and bringing benefits to the times; establishing words means speaking the essentials and making the principles worthy of being passed down.

The "immortality" that belongs to Han Fulai is the five words he uttered when he first met Gan Yu.

—"Serve the people".

This is not just a slogan. If Han Fulai can truly represent the will of the people, he can obtain incomparably powerful strength, enough to rival or even surpass the power of the demon god!

To live in the hearts of the people is to be immortal.

However, Gu Hua and Han Fulai face different situations. In that era, the seven ruling systems of the mortal world had not yet been established, and the power of humanity had not yet been concealed by the laws of nature. Gu Hua, as a transmigrator, also had the power to collect willpower and could be considered a demon god. It was much easier for him to collect willpower than for Han Fulai. Just like in the previous demon god wars, most demon gods often had very small territories. Gu Hua, by occupying the willpower of the Tianheng Mountain region, already possessed the strength of a demon god.

Han Fulai, on the other hand, was too late in time to travel back in time. If he wanted to reach the same level, he would probably have to put in many times more effort.

If he could win the hearts and minds of all the people of Liyue, the power he could wield might be comparable to that of a true Demon God. And what if… he could win the hearts and minds of all the people of Teyvat, acquiring the power of will on par with the entire Teyvat continent?

During his journey through the Layered Rock Abyss, Han Fulai has already seen his path to godhood.

"Liyue's Radiance" was the beginning of his ascension to godhood!

"So what are your plans next?" Gan Yu asked with a smile.

Han Fulai returned the smile: "Gather all the troublesome things together and then solve them all at once."

“You’ll need this,” Gan Yu said, pushing a copy of “The Gemstone Treasure” to Han Fulai.

These are books that suddenly became popular in Liyue Harbor during Han Fulai's trip to the Lava Abyss.

The subsequent opening of the Layered Rock Abyss and the consultation meeting of the representatives of the Eight Gates were naturally decided by Ke Qing and Gan Yu.

Han Fulai also got a long-awaited vacation, a week-long break.

Having just completed such an important mission and having exhausted himself in the deep abyss, Han Fulai should have rested. So he naturally accepted Gan Yu and Ke Qing's kindness—in short, he slept soundly in the rest room for a day. Compared to the cot in the tent, Gan Yu's bed was much more comfortable.

On the second day of the holiday, Han Fulai planned to go to Dihuazhou, or more precisely, to the Wangshu Inn located on Dihuazhou.

After the incident at the Layered Rock Abyss, Jiang Xue parted ways with them halfway and went to Tianheng Mountain first—partly because he didn't want to appear in front of too many people, and partly to adopt the orphan of his comrade-in-arms. He said he planned to take the child to Wangshu Inn and let the child taste Chef Yanxiao's cooking.

Han Fulai wanted to have a few drinks with Jiang Xue and discuss their plans for the future. He also mentioned that if Jiang Xue adopted the child, he would want to be the child's uncle and would naturally have to take care of him.

With the pressure of work temporarily gone, Han Fulai strolled leisurely along the stone path in Liyue Harbor, when he was unexpectedly stopped by someone.

Upon closer inspection, he saw that the person who had called out to him was Xiangling, the young master chef of Liyue, whom he hadn't seen for some time, with her inseparable Guoba circling happily around her.

"It's Mr. Han! What a coincidence!" Xiangling skipped and hopped forward, holding Guoba in one hand and carrying a large food box in the other.

"Hmm? Xiangling, are you going to deliver food?" Han Fulai pointed to the food box in Xiangling's hand.

Wanmintang also offers food delivery services and can cook for people at their homes. During the Lantern Festival, Xiangling hosted many families' New Year's Eve dinners. Seeing Xiangling like this, Han Fu naturally felt that Xiangling was preparing to deliver food.

But this time he guessed wrong.

"No!" Xiangling shook her head. "I'm preparing to undergo culinary training!"

"Culinary training...? You're not going to go somewhere far away again, are you?" Han Fulai recalled the time when he first came to Liyue Harbor and wanted to go to Wanmin Hall for a meal, but was turned away because Xiangling was away training.

Xiangling shook her head. "Not far, not far, it's right at Dihua Isle."

"Ha, we're going the same way, why don't we travel together?" Han Fulai said with a smile.

Xiangling's eyes lit up. "That's even more of a coincidence! I can ask you to help me try out the new dish!"

"Hmm? What new dish? Speaking of which... why did you suddenly decide to pursue culinary training?" Han Fulai asked curiously.

Xiangling chuckled and said, "You know about our Liyue's traditional festival, 'Moon Chasing Festival,' right?"

Han Fulai nodded, but soon had a new question: "Isn't the Moon Festival a celebration where people gather to admire the moon every autumn? But... it's still April now?"

Just as the Lantern Festival is similar to the Chinese New Year, Liyue's Lunar Festival is like the Mid-Autumn Festival to Han Fulai.

Since it is the Mid-Autumn Festival, it should naturally be held in autumn. This year's Lunar New Year Festival should be in September.

"But preparations for the Moon Festival must begin now, because this year's Moon Festival will also feature a 'Chef King Competition'!" Xiangling said, puffing out her chest and raising her head with a hint of pride. "I was the champion last time. This time, I will be the reigning champion facing challenges from all the competitors in Liyue, so I need to hone my skills even more. My master once said, 'Sparring and learning from each other is the best way to improve,' so I'm going to find a good opponent to train with."

"Oh?" Han Fulai recalled that Zhongli had told him during the Lantern Festival that the runner-up of last year's Culinary King Competition was at Wangshu Inn. "Could it be that you are looking for Yanxiao?"

"Hehe, that's right, it's him." Xiangling nodded. "After the last competition, he and I became good friends, so this time I'm planning to ask him to help me try out the new dishes. Of course, everyone's tastes are different, so the more people who can help with the tasting, the better. Mr. Han, would you be willing to do me this favor?"

"Haha, I'm really lucky to be able to taste the dishes of both the champion and runner-up of the Chef King competition." Han Fulai had consulted Xiangling about cooking techniques several times, so he knew that she often developed new dishes. "By the way, what's the new dish you're planning to make this time...?"

Xiangling blinked, looking mysterious, and opened the food box a crack.

Han Fulai peered through the crack and saw what appeared to be a paste-like substance... He had no idea what kind of dish it was.

"Cold Slime Mushroom Salad!" Xiangling proudly announced the name of the new dish.

Chapter 302 A Rare Dish That Should Never Exist in This World [4k]

In the kitchen of Wangshu Inn, Jiang Xue, with a stubble beard, and Yan Xiao, a burly man, each held a small plate, their eyes full of doubt.

In the small dish, the blue slime gel is round and plump, looking as if it would bounce up if you poked it with your finger; it looks incredibly bouncy.

The slime gel is studded with a few black shiitake mushrooms, giving it a smooth and delicious appearance. Around the gel are finely chopped snapdragons, resembling a meadow. The green and yellow hues contrast sharply with the blue jelly, showcasing an extremely delicate dynamism. It can be said that it is visually impeccable and captivating.

The skill in plating alone is enough to amaze people.

However, Jiang Xue and Yan Xiao, the two "judges," did not taste it immediately.

Even though one of them was a high-ranking official and the other a master chef, both of whom were well-versed in food, this dish was indeed an "innovation" they had never heard of before, and they were still a little apprehensive.

Han Fulai, as Xiangling's specially invited taster, had already sampled the new dish on his way here. Regarding the taste of the "Cold Slime Mushroom Salad," Han Fulai's assessment was—it was very well done; don't make it again next time.

Of course, he didn't say it directly; he was still waiting to see how Jiang Xue and Yan Xiao, the two "victims," ​​would react.

Xiangling watched the two of them expectantly. She had used a very creative approach in this new dish and was confident that it would definitely be a popular dessert.

Guoba circled around Jiang Xue and Yan Xiao, looking at them and occasionally making a "lu~lu~" sound, probably urging them to hurry up and taste it.

Prior to this, Han Fulai's evaluation of the dish was "truly...a very creative dish." This evaluation seemed somewhat ambiguous, but it didn't sound like a bad review.

In truth, Xiangling was somewhat nervous. Putting Jiang Xue aside, Yanxiao was a formidable culinary rival she acknowledged. In the last "Chef King Competition," she had only narrowly defeated Yanxiao by a single vote, making Yanxiao's opinion extremely important to her.

If Xiangling could gain the approval of this formidable rival, she would have even more confidence.

Of course, if Gan Yu heard Han Fulai's comments, she would immediately understand. To comment on a dish by only discussing its creativity and not its taste is clearly a common social maneuver used by civil servants, implying that the taste is irrelevant.

Jiang Xue and Yan Xiao exchanged a glance, then simultaneously picked up their spoons, scooped up the round ball of slime gel, and put it in their mouths.

Then he heard a familiar "crackling" sound, like a balloon exploding.

—He had made the same sound not long ago.

Xiangling's special "slime jelly" is completely different from ordinary jelly—it is not solid.

In fact, the round jelly only had a solid outer layer, while the inside was a mixture of liquid slime syrup and mushroom slices.

Once you bite through the outer skin, the contents inside will erupt like a volcano... In short, it's a "bursting" sensation.

The technique is similar to that of specialty dishes like "soup dumplings" or "beef balls with broth," which locks in the deliciousness of the soup inside the skin.

—If this were a meat dish or a hot dish, the effect might actually be quite good.

But this is a dessert.

"How was it? Did you get that 'crackling' feeling?" Xiangling blinked her big, round eyes.

“It really is… the ‘crackling’ feeling… like being sprayed with slime and slammed into my mouth…” Jiang Xue’s face twisted as she inexplicably recalled her first encounter with a water slime when she was a child.

Back then, that slime just jumped up and pounced on Xiao Jiangxue's face, who wasn't much taller than it, spraying him with sticky water... Although it didn't cause much damage, for some reason it always made people feel very uncomfortable, as if the slime had done something strange to them.

Yan Xiao grinned and shook his head. "It's too thick! The flavors are all mixed together... and it's terrifying!"

He clearly hadn't expected the slime jelly to suddenly burst open in his mouth...

Han Fulai nodded in empathy. Even he, a modern time traveler, had never tried "bursting berry jelly" before—especially "bursting berry jelly" made with slime gel.

Slime gel is tasteless, so Xiangling added a lot of syrup to turn it into a dessert. The syrup mixed with the slime gel became a thick, white liquid, like the stringy cheese on a pizza. To prevent the dish from becoming just plain sugar water, Xiangling also added rehydrated dried shiitake mushrooms, giving it a savory flavor.

The result is that the dish has become a sweet and salty flavor, similar to "Cola Chicken Wings".

Although Xiangling seemed to have considered the balance of flavors and even added a layer of snapdragons to soften the taste... it didn't really help, as people who eat this dish usually ignore these seemingly decorative garnishes.

Overall, this "cold slime mushroom salad" should be categorized as "weird food".

The evaluation given by judges Jiang Xue and Yan Xiao was:

Jiang Xue: "I think..."

Yan Xiao: "...No."

Xiangling's shoulders slumped instantly, clearly indicating that she was deeply hurt.

Guoba stretched out its round little hand and gently patted Xiangling's hand, as if to comfort her.