Volume 5 – Chapter 40(Liyue Harbor)

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Author Note:

[ ] = When Twilight is speaking.

{ } = When talking through Telepathy.

' ' = When thinking in your mind.

<<  >> = When talking with your Pokémon or Tamed Beast.

--- --- = When describing a certain period of time OR Another place.

** ** = Point Of View i.e., POV

/// /// = In Call

" " = System and when talking to it.

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TIK!

Xiangling: How was it!?

Seeing Primis putting the plates down, the chef asked with sparkling eyes.

Primis: It was ok.

Xiangling: Really!?

Primis: Um.

Xiangling: Yah!

Even though people didn't like if someone said that their dish was just 'ok', Xiangling, on the other hand was happy. Why? Because before Primis only respond like it was bland, so-so, eatable or something. This was the first time he said her disk was 'ok'.

This was the best praise she had received.

'Makoto: For My Lord, this dish may only be 'ok' but if the people ate it, they will definitely say that it was the best "Honey Char Siu" they have eaten in their lives.'

Yes, the food Xiangling brought for them was called "Honey Char Siu". A type of roasted meat from Liyue. Richly red in color, aromatic, and intensely flavorful. Why, one might even faint from gluttony if one stared at it for too long. Between mouthfuls of delicious meat and rich sauce, one bowl of rice might seem too measly a match for this taste experience!

'Primis: Since System Spirit is currently absorbing the rewards, I need to control it myself.'

Once he did so, the information window appeared in front of him.

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Name: Honey Char Siu

Type: Consumable/Food

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'Primis: As expected, the rank of disk rose of 1 star to 2 star.'

The food in this world was also divided into ranks. With zero star being the lowest and five stars being the highest. And "Honey Char Siu" was just a one-star disk. But under Primis guidance, Xiangling was able to rose to two-star. It was really a miracle since such thing was very very rare.

By the way, System was completely useless to someone like Primis. However, he still kept it because it can help him understand the current power values of that world.

The information of 'True Leveling System" was extremely confidential. Only Higher Beings like 3rd ones and Will of the World were aware of it. Hence even if you ask someone about whether they were 'True Level 1' or higher, 99.999% of the people will get confused, started wondering what you were talking about.

Not their mistakes because in their world they distinguish each other with ranks. Like in Cultivation Ranks, Adventurers Rank, Mage Rank and so on. It would be hassle for a person who travelled from one world to another to remember the leveling/ranks setting in each of them.

So, that thing could be left for the System.

Xiangling: So, what's your uptake this time teacher.

Primis: Nothing.

Xiangling: E-Eh? Nothing?

Primis: Yes.

Looking at her, he continued.

Primis: From the day we met till today, I have been teaching and you pointing out things that can help you improve. But now its time to stop. Too much knowledge and improvement right away will bring harm in the long run. So, you should return back to basic and start again till you master everything that you have learnt so far.

Feeling disappointed at this, Xiangling still nodded her head.

Seeing that Primis extended his hand and started patting her hand.

Primis: Little girl, you are still so young and have lot of years. No need to move so fast. After all, you are learning cooking not only to make delicious disk but also because you love it. In case we kept on going, the later will disappear. You don't want it to happen, do you?

Xiangling: Hehe. You are right, Teacher. I want to enjoy every single second of cooking.

Primis: Then its good.

Xiangling: Um

Next, she closed her eyes and enjoyed the patting.

This was the first time, Primis did this for her and it was very warm and comfortable.

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Liyue Harbor.

A Nation who worshiped Morax. The Geo Archon who sometimes took on the form of a dragon.

It was a prosperous port city where a thousand ships drop anchor. Under the aegis of countless contracts and regulations, innumerable goods change hands and grace the seven nations with their presence.

The establishment of the harbor kicked off Liyue's seafaring trade. As Teyvat's largest market harbor, the sheer amount of goods that flow to and from it were simply incomparable for other ports.

Unlike in Mondstadt, where Anemo Archon didn't show his presence, Geo Archon on the other hand, showed itself once per year to bless his country and make all mortals bow to his excellence.

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---Liyue Harbor---

Xiangling: We're here, Teacher! Welcome to Liyue Harbor!

Once the ship docked at the port and Primis walked down, Xiangling enthusiastically welcomed him. Anyone can tell she was very happy to be back home.

Xiangling: By the way, since this is your first time visiting my hometown, I am sure you don't have a place to stay.

Primis: There are many Inns here. I will see which one is suitable.

Xiangling: No need for that. My house has one room free. You can stay at my place. And since you are my teacher and taught me many things, you not only can stay for free but also for indefinite time.

Looking at his student eager eyes, Primis replied after a second of pondering.

Primis: All right.

Xiangling: Great. Let's go right away.

Primis: Not now. I still have things to do. So, I will meet you in the evening or so. Hence, you better return and notify your father of you return.

Xiangling: Well, that's true. But Teacher, won't you get lost?

Primis: I won't. I will meet you at your place later.

Xiangling: Ok. By the way, if you do get lost just ask the people about the location of Wanmin Restaurant. They will give you the direction.

Primis: Um.

Xiangling: Alright, bye Teacher. And come soon I will introduce you to my friend Guoba.

Primis: I will.

With that Xiangling ran away.

Makoto: She is a very lively girl.

Primis: Yeah.

Next, they also went their own way.

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Primis and Makoto were walking around this bustling port city. Since neither of them were hiding themselves, people were of course attracted to their looks.

On top of that, since there were crowd, Makoto who always walked one step behind Primis was this time walking by his side. This resulted in people thinking of them as a couple who came for another country as tourist.

In case if it was another girl then she should have started blushing at this. However, Makoto face turned pale instead. She knew of Primis strength and his status. Even her identity as Archon worth nothing in front of Primis. Becoming his made already alleviated her standing but calling her lover would have opposite effect.

Still, noticing how Primis was ignoring the gossips, Makoto let out a sigh of relief.

Makoto: My Lord----

Primis: I know.

Saying this Primis grabbed her soft hand and continued.

Primis: This will keep those girls, boys, men and women away who were looking at us and are thinking of approaching and have conversation.

Just like Primis said, those people who were looking at them and praying they were not couple and were just friends or something felt their hearts shattering altogether.

Makoto on the other hand remained silent and lowered her head in docile manner while letting Primis drag here. A blush had also crept on her face which some people saw and felt like crying.

Primis didn't know about it since his mind was preoccupied by other thoughts like always. Though he thought he heard some words like "It should be me instead of him". Still, he ignored them not giving it much thought.

They had already become the center of attraction in the crowd by now. Almost everyone would turn and look at them. Merchants in their stalls were also shouting loudly to get their attention of the things they could buy. Nevertheless, Primis and Makoto didn't give them any glance at kept on walking.

However, things can't be simple.

There were some bold people who still tried their luck. Only to meet with Primis indifferent glaze and Makoto cold eyes. Even though women were only disappointed at this, men were angry. Their hostility was clearly sensed by both Primis and Makoto.

In other words, trouble will be coming.

Since there were guards all around, those people won't do anything out of ordinary. But once they went outskirts, fight was imminent.

'Primis: It reminded me of the time in "Akame ga Kill" world when me, Ophis, Sheng Ming and Ais went to village to have a talk with Oarburgh clan. That time the village head and the villagers all united to get their hands of them. The result was...'

He didn't continue but a cold glint flashed in his eyes which no one saw.

'Primis: Still, I want to see how Liyue will counter this situation. I hope they won't disappoint me like Mondstadt did. Because if I decided to make a move then there will be no going back.'

At this time, Primis raised his head and looked at certain direction. There his gaze met with someone who had been keeping an eye on them ever since they arrived here.

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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.

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