Chapter 295 Crane Returns
"Xiangling, it turns out that you are the one who issued the commission."

In Wanmin Hall, Xiangling, dressed in apricot-yellow traditional dress, was busy as ever, holding four or five plates of food in her hands and walking unsteadily in the already small aisle.

"Hey, hey, hey, make way, make way."

In a hurry, Xiangling almost bumped into Ying who was walking towards her. Fortunately, both of them were masters with extraordinary skills. After a panic, they took advantage of the break after the lunch rush hour to start a conversation.

"Ying! You have to help me, I really want to participate in this competition!"

In Wanmin Hall, in front of the busy stove, Xiangling grasped Ying's hands tightly with both of hers and placed her against her chest.

The longing eyes looked straight at Ying, making it hard to refuse.

"What competition, Xiangling?"

Ying couldn't resist Xiangling's enthusiasm. Traveling around and taking on all kinds of strange commissions was nothing new to her.

But it was also the first time she saw Xiangling so enthusiastic. Once when they were in Mondstadt, the two of them had an impromptu competition with the chef of Qingquan Town. At that time, Xiangling was not as enthusiastic as she is now.

"Ah, you haven't heard about it yet? The "Liyue Cooking Contest"! "

Xiangling's eyes widened. She thought that with the Traveler's connections, he would already know everything about this matter.

"MasterChef Contest? What is that? Is it a competition with lots of delicious food?"

As the best partner, Paimon naturally could not miss such an opportunity. He asked hurriedly, drooling from the corners of his mouth.

"There are more than just delicious food. It can be said that all aspiring chefs in Liyue Harbor are planning to participate in this competition!"

Xiangling began to explain the excitement of this competition in all seriousness, her eyes full of anticipation.

"I heard that in this competition, the organizers not only set up a high prize money, but most importantly, they will also provide "rare ingredients" that cannot be found in the entire Teyvat continent!"

"Rare ingredients! How rare are they, Xiangling? Tell me quickly."

As soon as Paimon heard about delicious food, the stars in his eyes could no longer be hidden. In Paimon's value system, even Mora and treasure could not be compared with delicious food.

"Legend has it that there will be fish that sparkle like gold, super-sweet fruit whose juice can dilute a pool of water, super vegetables that grow in the sky and bring out the flavors of all vegetables, apples that become more delicious depending on how scared they are, island-sized pudding mountains, and so much more."

"Really? Really? That's amazing."

Just by listening to Xiangling's description, Paimon couldn't help but agree on behalf of the traveler.

"Right? Although there are still many people who don't believe it, recently, the more sensitive the chefs are, the more they can feel the subtle changes that have taken place during this period of time."

Xiangling's expression became excited, and she stretched out a finger and pointed to the sky.

"The wild vegetables and animals caught these days seem to have changed."

“The texture of the meat becomes firmer, and the aroma of fruits and vegetables becomes richer. Ordinary chefs may not notice this change, but veterans like me and my dad can feel it.”

As she spoke, Xiangling's expression became depressed and she began to explain the reason.

"But according to the competition requirements, two people must participate in this competition. One person is responsible for finding the ingredients, and the other is responsible for cooking."

"I originally thought that a master like you would have been snatched away by someone else a long time ago. Fortunately, fortunately."

As she spoke, Xiangling patted her chest, stretched out her hand, and invited Ying.

"So, buddy, can you join me and take down this championship like you did last time?"

"Okay." Even Ying was unconsciously moved by Xiangling's enthusiasm. She believed that a chef like Xiangling should have proved herself like this a long time ago.

With the powerful combination, the two now have enough confidence to defeat all enemies in Liyue!
"By the way, it seems that we need a team name to form a team?"

"Let's think about it..."

In the Jueyunjian, in front of the cave of the Zhenjun who was very good at chatting, there was a very cold and beautiful woman standing.

At first glance, it is hard not to be reminded of the dancing cranes in the fairyland.

The white black hair is like wings flying in the sky, blooming naturally in the air, with a cluster of delicate black flowing out at the end.

The black stockings that are transparent yet not see-through cannot conceal the plump and full figure. Under the auspicious white cloth are the green sleeves and red ropes of an immortal style, lingering down and penetrating into the bones.

Those rainbow-colored pupils, which were indifferent to worldly affairs, showed an aloofness and indifference, which added a fairy-like aura to the figure, making people unable to help but shout, "Fairy Sister."

"Shen He, the master has a competition and wants you to participate."

Master Liuyun Jiefeng stood on the rock in the form of a crane, looking at his favorite disciple and giving careful instructions.

"You usually eat mostly vegetarian and wild game. Have you ever gotten tired of it over the years?"

Facing the master's question, Shen He's expression did not change and he answered calmly.

"Never."

Since being accepted as a disciple by Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun, Shen He, who has been practicing Taoism, has been eating herbs such as qingxin and lotus seeds all day long. It has always been like this.

"Master, didn't you say that being obsessed with the taste of the mortal world would make it difficult for me to adapt to life in the mountains?"

Shen He tilted her head, not quite understanding the significance of Master Liuyun Jiefeng asking her to participate in this competition.

"Ahem, that's true, but the food in this game is also of great benefit to us. This opportunity is rare. Firstly, it will allow you to go down the mountain to relieve your boredom, and secondly, you will not miss this hard-earned opportunity."

"I will also be the referee for this match."

"I understand."

Shen He nodded without asking why. She just did what her master asked her to do. Her master would naturally not harm her. This is how she had lived her life all along.

Gradually, Shen He's figure disappeared into the distance. Master Liuyun Jiefeng looked at the lonely figure and sighed.

"I hope that this time someone will appear who can open your heart."

True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng looked at the magnificent town in the distance. Although Shen He, this child, had the appearance of an immortal, she was still a human being after all. The mountains and wilderness were not her final destination.

Her emotions have always been as cold as ice, and she is unwilling to talk to others.

So much so that people who ask her for something call her "Fairy", and people who resent her call her "Witch".

Her past was too heavy, and they could only use a red rope to seal it.

I hope that one day, someone can truly understand her.

The "Cooking Machine" in front of Master Liuyun Jiefeng was emitting curling smoke, which floated away into the distance like a freely flying crane.

(End of this chapter)