Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

"Is this common sense? How come I didn't know that?" Hu Tao tilted her head.

"I don't know about that..."

This is common sense in Jiang Bai's subconscious, but he doesn't know if it applies to this world.

But judging from Hu Tao's nonchalant attitude, drinking raw water shouldn't be a big problem, right?

Chapter 44 Hall Master, are you seeing things?

After all, this is a magical world where snakes can talk. Applying conventional wisdom to this world simply won't work.

Ignoring the question of whether the tap water was drinkable, the two, after resting for a while, soon arrived at the foot of the Seven Gods statue.

This seven-day statue is no different from the one I saw last time, but it is very popular with worshippers.

There were many incense burners, offerings, and fresh flowers placed in front of the statue. The surrounding plants were also neatly trimmed, and the ground was clean and tidy.

It's clear that people often come to worship and clean the area.

Hu Tao stepped forward, bowed three times, and, just like last time, uttered some nice words such as wishing Prince Yan happiness every day.

Jiang Bai, however, became curious about the statue itself after seeing the blue gemstone embedded in it that was very similar to the anchor point of the earth vein.

If touching the ley line anchor point allows one to sense the ley lines, then can touching this Seven Gods statue also allow one to sense the ley lines? Or perhaps sense the deities?

The last time he saw the statue, out of respect, he did nothing else and naturally did not touch it.

This time, it might be worth a try.

He bowed three times, murmured "May the Rock God not blame me," and then reached out to touch the glowing blue gem at the center of the stone pillar.

A sensation very similar to touching an anchor point on the ground emanated from it, and he saw once again the network of earth veins that resembled blood vessels.

However, one of these network intersection nodes has already been lit up, and the one he touched is also slowly lighting up.

His consciousness followed the earth's veins toward the first illuminated anchor point, and when he touched the bright spot, he vanished from the spot.

But he disappeared for only a moment, and the next second he reappeared in the same spot.

Seeing Jiang Bai suddenly disappear and then reappear, Hu Tao rubbed her eyes, wondering if she had just seen things wrong.

"Did you just disappear?" Hu Tao asked, voicing her thoughts.

"What? What disappeared?" Jiang Bai looked at him as if he didn't understand what he was talking about.

"Your figure just flashed by, and it seems like you disappeared." Hu Tao wrinkled her little nose, because it was so fast, she wasn't sure if she was seeing things.

"Really? Perhaps you're seeing things, Master..."

The instant his consciousness touched the first bright spot, Jiang Bai appeared next to that anchor point.

However, he didn't carefully savor the feeling and immediately returned to his original position.

No one knows what the purpose of this ley line anchor is, but he can sense the ley lines through it and even teleport through it.

These unusual occurrences are difficult to explain.

Jiang Bai doesn't consider himself a savior or a chosen one of the world.

He's from outside this world, what right does he have to be the chosen one of this world?

As for a savior, forget it... he doesn't have such lofty ambitions.

Besides, he didn't find anything wrong with the world that needed to be saved.

He planned to go back and consult the only person who knew his true identity.

Although Mr. Zhongli was always thinking about overthrowing the rule of the gods, for the time being, he did not ask himself to do anything dangerous, nor did he intend to drag him onto the ship to fight against the gods.

Moreover, Zhongli was the most knowledgeable person he knew, and perhaps he could answer his question.

Go and ask him for advice; the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

As for experiencing the feeling of being teleported, there will be plenty of time for him to experience that later.

The most urgent task is to fool Walnut.

"Master, let's continue." He pretended nothing had happened and naturally lowered his hand from the statue.

The little ghost emerged from Walnut's body, and the two, one human and one ghost, exchanged a glance, seemingly communicating something.

Having confirmed that Jiang Bai had indeed just disappeared, Hu Tao didn't say anything.

Everyone has secrets, and as long as Jiang Bai's secrets do not harm society or the common people, she will not investigate them.

As Jiang Bai continued along the main road, he saw not only the patrolling Thousand Rock Army soldiers, but also many traveling merchants whose carriages were loaded with goods and moved back and forth on the trade route.

In the distance, Jiang Bai saw a building attached to a giant rock.

The building was built on natural stone pillars that towered over the ground, ascending along the massive rocks.

The roof has upturned eaves and interlocking brackets, with red lanterns hanging under the eaves, swaying gently in the breeze.

Below is a huge platform built of wood, where a wooden waterwheel turns, continuously supplying water to the upper buildings. Wooden stairs extend up along the stone pillars, and there is also a convenient elevator to take guests up and down.

At the very top grows a huge golden tree, which, in the sunlight, looks like a golden hat draped over the entire inn.

The building blends seamlessly with the massive rock formation, creating a natural and breathtaking aesthetic.

"Master, what is that?"

"That's Wangshu Inn, where we'll have lunch later."

"It's so big..." Jiang Bai exclaimed.

He thought it was just a small inn.

"As the only inn on this trade route, it must be large, otherwise how can it accommodate the traveling merchants?"

Hu Tao glanced at the sky; it was almost noon.

"Hurry up, let's get there sooner so we can have dinner sooner! You know, the almond tofu made by the chef there is absolutely amazing!"

Seeing Hu Tao quicken her pace, Jiang Bai couldn't help but speed up his own.

Although he was physically fit and found everything he saw new and exciting, walking around like this was getting really boring for him.

Traveling with wings in the afternoon should be much easier.

The sun slowly moved to the center, and then moved westward.

Even though Jiang Bai and Hu Tao were fast, it still took them a whole morning to get to Wangshu Inn.

Along the way, Jiang Bai discovered another anchor point, which meant he could now travel quickly through three different places.

However, to reach other anchor points, you still need to go through the anchor points themselves.

However, he won't be able to use the anchor point on the return trip. If he dares to abandon Hu Tao and run away, he'll be met with a cremation package when Hu Tao returns to the Hall of Rebirth.

After crossing a wooden bridge, the two arrived at the Wangshu Inn.

There are many tables and chairs on the wooden platform downstairs for guests to eat and rest.

A teapot sits on the table, with complimentary tea for guests to quench their thirst and a stack of sunset fruit on top.

Although sunset fruit is common, the fact that it's served on every table is enough to show how wealthy this inn is.

Jiang Bai found a chair, sat down, and gulped down tea.

Free tea is free, so why not take it?

Hu Tao sat in the chair, crossed her legs, picked up a sunset fruit, wiped it on her clothes, and took a bite.

Chapter 45 Wangshu Inn

"Are you two guests here for a meal or to stay overnight?" Yu Hua, a waitress at Wangshu Inn wearing an apron and a maid's uniform, greeted them.

She is from Liyue Harbor and has been working at Wangshu Inn for almost three years. She also has a twin sister who works as a maid at an inn called White Horse Inn in Liyue Harbor.

She is quite professional in both dealing with people and handling things; she can even accurately call out the names of every regular customer.

"Oh, Master Hu, it's been a while since you've been here." She greeted Hu Tao with a smile. She glanced at Jiang Bai next to Hu Tao, noticing this unfamiliar face for the first time.

Who is this?

“Our disciple from the Hall of Rebirth is named Jiang Bai. We were just passing by and stopped by for a meal.” Hu Tao also recognized the maid named Yu Hua and didn’t stand on ceremony.

Yu Hua took out her notebook for recording the dishes and asked, "Is it the same table as last time?"

"Okay, this time I'll have an almond tofu, a stir-fried seafood dish, a crystal shrimp dish, and a crispy rice crust! Four dishes should be enough, but I can add more if needed."

Yu Hua noted down the dishes Hu Tao had ordered and smiled, "You must be tired from coming all the way from Liyue Harbor. You can rest here for a while. The food will take some time to prepare, and we'll bring it to table number twenty-one later."

"I know, you go ahead and do your thing!" Hu Tao waved her hand, indicating that she should go and do her work and not worry about her.

She was very familiar with Wangshu Inn; she had been there countless times.

"It seems the Hall Master is a regular here?" Jiang Bai joked.

"What can I do? This is the only inn around here. I can't possibly spend every night in the wild! A soft bed is definitely more comfortable than a tent!"

Walnut leaned against the bamboo chair like she had no bones, all her weight pressing down on the back of the chair, making Jiang Bai want to kick the chair.

Considering the consequences, Jiang Bai restrained his restless feet.

Walnut, munching on a sunset fruit, continued speaking indistinctly as she ate:

"The bottom two floors are for eating and resting, and the upper floors are for guest rooms. Although the price is much higher than the inns in Liyue Harbor, it's the only inn here, so most people passing through choose to stay here."

"Doesn't anyone want to open another inn here and compete with Wangshu Inn for business?" Jiang Bai asked a very practical question.

Walnut lifted the two front legs of the chair, with one toe touching the ground, and swayed the chair back and forth.

"Opening an inn here is no easy task. People come and go, and there are all kinds of people here. To run a successful inn, you first need to have a keen eye for people and things, and secondly, you need to have the ability."

She shook her head, looking as if she knew it all too well.

"Monsters often appear around here. Since we've opened an inn here, we naturally have to shoulder the responsibility of clearing them out. Besides monsters, we also need to be strong enough to keep the guests in check. You know, last time some guests got into a fight here and broke several chairs. If the innkeeper hadn't stopped them in time, the inn might have been demolished..."

"It seems that opening an inn is not a simple matter," Jiang Bai sighed.

Doing one-time business is fine; if a customer isn't satisfied, they won't come back. But Wangshu Inn clearly relies on repeat customers, which is why people like the innkeeper would choose to come here even if it means taking a slightly longer route.

"Nothing is easy... If you want to do something well, you have to put in the corresponding effort. Look at us now, aren't we running around everywhere to launch a business?"

"What the Hall Master said makes a lot of sense. It is because of the Hall Master's attitude that our Rebirth Hall has achieved its current prosperity. I believe that we will definitely continue to thrive in the future!" Jiang Bai flattered him without making a sound.

This round of flattery not only praised Hu Tao, but also praised Wangshengtang, and emphasized that Wangshengtang's current achievements were due to Hu Tao's leadership.

He portrayed the character of a sycophantic lackey to the extreme.

Of course, it would have been even better if this underling hadn't been secretly plotting to push the leader out of his chair.

Walnut was clearly pleased, and grinned smugly.

Even though she was quite pleased with herself, she still criticized Jiang Bai for promoting the concepts of the Hall of Rebirth:

“We at the Hall of Rebirth are not like ordinary businessmen who are only after profit. We are in charge of matters of death, which are serious and cannot be taken lightly! Since we have taken this on, we must satisfy people in both worlds. You must remember this in the future, understand?”

"Always remember the Master's teachings!"

Seeing that Jiang Bai was so cooperative, Hu Tao slammed her hand on the table and stood up. "Come on! This hall master will take you upstairs to see what real scenery is like!"

Jiang Bai followed closely behind, like a loyal bodyguard.

The elevator that could take you directly to the top slowly descended, and Hu Tao stepped inside, followed closely by Jiang Bai.

This elevator is made entirely of wood. Except for one side open for passengers and goods to enter, the other three sides are blocked off. The wooden walls are carved with exquisite patterns, and the large open areas allow passengers to enjoy the scenery outside.

As for the power source, Jiang Bai saw a steel cable attached to the waterwheel. The rotation of the waterwheel drove the elevator to rise, perfectly realizing the circulation of power.

The ground scene gradually rose, and the surrounding scenery slowly appeared in front of Jiang Bai.

This is a beauty that is hard to describe in words: verdant mountains, picturesque blue waters, golden trees dotting the hillsides, reeds swaying gently in the breeze on both banks, and a tranquil blue river flowing by. Fishermen row boats on the lake, while anglers sit on the ground.

To the north, towering, picturesque mountains stretch into the clouds; to the east, the snow-capped Longji Snow Mountain rises majestically into the clouds; and to the south, the Lonely Cloud Pavilion stands for a thousand years, sealing off the demon god.

The scenery is different from every angle and every direction, which is amazing.

Walnut looked down at the scenery and began to describe it:

"Wangshu Inn overlooks Qingce to the north, Tianheng to the south, Jueyun to the west, and Xueshan to the east. It connects with the Milky Way above and explores Dihua below. It leads to the place where the Wind God plucked the stars and leads to the Sealed Demon Pool of the Emperor. It can be said that of the three thousand wonders of Liyue, Wangshu Inn has half of them!"

The scenery at Wangshu Inn was a major reason why she liked coming there.