novelhk Chapter 221 The servant closes his eyes, Zhongli speaks.
Chapter 221 The servant closes his eyes, Zhongli speaks.
When she approached the servant, seeing the blood-red cross flashing in his eyes, she broke out in a cold sweat and closed her eyes.
"Oh? Miss Funina, are you afraid?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the servant gently raised his hand and touched Funina's chin.
Upon feeling the touch on her chin, Funina trembled with nervousness and quickly took a step back.
"Who's scared! I'm just... allergic to shiitake mushrooms!"
"Huh? What do I have to do with shiitake mushrooms?"
Upon hearing this, the servant immediately became interested and wanted to inquire further.
"Your eyes... are like the head of a mushroom, both forked!"
After saying that, Funina grabbed the matsutake mushroom next to her and pointed to its appearance.
"Look! This matsutake mushroom has a cross-shaped fork on its head, just like a shiitake mushroom, just like your eyes!"
"..."
Upon hearing this, the servant closed his eyes in resignation.
"Now, you shouldn't be scared anymore, right?"
"I'm still scared."
"Never mind."
Sensing that something was amiss, the servant returned to his seat.
"I'm sorry, I didn't offer any help, yet you invited me to celebrate."
Zhongli seized the opportunity when Hu Tao went to the restroom, slowly walked to Xun Feng's side, and then apologized.
"It's okay, I still won by myself, didn't I? By the way, Morax, couldn't you have told me the information I left beforehand?"
“I really can’t tell you. Your original words were: ‘If I reveal anything about the plans that were never successfully implemented, [the will of God] will descend.’ So, I must keep the secret.”
"Okay, thank you for your hard work."
After saying that, Xun Feng regained his composure and began to ponder his future plans.
"Morax, I've heard that Nata is a land of war. If I go there rashly, won't it cause even more chaos?"
"Hmm... As far as I know, Nata is the land of dragons. After a long period of evolution, the dragon lizards have now signed a pact with humans and live in symbiosis as equals. Nata has a diverse landscape, with volcanoes, hot springs, grasslands, deserts... you name it. As the westernmost country in Teyvat, it has many tribes and various cultures."
"As expected of you, Morax, your information is quite comprehensive."
Just as Xunfeng was about to inquire further about the information, Hu Tao returned.
"Eh? Guest Elder, what are you talking about with Xunfeng?"
"Reporting to the Master, I am currently discussing the unique features of Fontaine's cuisine with him."
As soon as he finished speaking, he pointed to the confit duck leg on the table.
"Master, look, this dish uses the oil-confit cooking technique, a traditional method in Fontaine. The ingredients are immersed in oil and simmered at a low temperature for a long time, releasing the oil and making the meat incredibly fragrant and crispy. Confitted meat is suitable for long-term preservation. In Fontaine, it is very common in both high-end restaurants and small shops. After confit, the duck leg is roasted in the oven until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender but not fatty."
After saying that, Zhongli calmly picked up his chopsticks and handed them to Hu Tao, indicating that she should try them.
"Oh my, guest elder, now that you mention it, this hall master's appetite has instantly returned—"
Without saying a word, she tore off a piece of duck meat with her chopsticks, put it in her mouth, and smiled happily, cupping half of her cheek.
Xunfeng, who was watching the show from the sidelines, gave Zhongli a thumbs up for his eloquent explanation that dispelled Hu Tao's doubts.