Xiangling's head spun with shyness, and she nodded vaguely.
After a moment, her cute cheeks turned a deep shade of red.
"I-I'm going to cook!"
Takumi watched Xiangling's retreating back, picked up the teapot, and poured himself some tea. "She's so cute—a girl with a tender heart. Well, I suppose she's also a goddess."
Marcusius quickly placed the snacks on the stone table. "I wonder if Lord Tianli has any other instructions?"
Although he was now a hundred times stronger than before, his courage to face Lord Tianli had diminished.
He had always known that Lord Tianli liked Xiangling very much, which was why he had been taking care of her. Whether it was cooking or training, he had taught her everything.
Even Xiangling's father, Master Mao, had received help to cultivate to the level of an immortal, with a chance of becoming a god.
Takumi waved his hand. "There's nothing else, Marcus. Go do your own thing. After all, you're responsible for much of the management of this large 'community.'
"Perhaps Wanmin Hall will become the number one gourmet community in the universe. I'm really looking forward to that."
Since the development of god society, non-combat gods were finally getting the opportunity to thrive. The Salt God, Havria, who was once the weakest demon god, had now become a 'secondary main god' and was even close to grasping the 'truth.'
Marcusius quickly assured him, "Marcusius will not disappoint Lord Tianli's expectations."
After Marcusius left, Xiangling returned with the delicious food she had prepared and served it in front of Takumi.
The stone table was soon filled with various dishes. Even the gods could not help but drool. The fragrance wafted toward Takumi, and a faint divine light seemed to radiate from the food. Just the aroma alone filled the depths of his soul with 'happiness.'
This was the true 'divine cuisine' that even 'main gods' would find 'joy' in. Though it lacked the exaggerated effect of promoting a high-level god, it could slightly enhance the quality of 'divine power.'
After all, this was prepared by the 'God of Cookery' herself.
By now, Xiangling was no longer as shy. Entering her professional domain, she began introducing the dishes with enthusiasm. "Brother Takumi, this dish is called..."
Xiangling introduced each dish from the first to the last.
Takumi picked up the chopsticks and tasted the food under Xiangling's expectant gaze.
He deactivated the power of his 'Heavenly Principle,' allowing the full force of the dish's flavors to affect him. A sense of happiness surged into his heart.
"It's delicious... Enjoying delicious food is one of the greatest joys in life, and each dish brings a different kind of happiness."
As Xiangling eagerly awaited his opinion, Takumi continued, "If I had to rate it, it's undoubtedly incredible. This is the best food I've ever tasted."
Marcusius was stunned. Xiangling's cooking had actually received a perfect score from Lord Tianli. This was truly remarkable, given her talent!
To be evaluated like this by Lord Tianli meant that Xiangling would undoubtedly become a main god in the future. Even becoming a 'first-level main god' wouldn't be too difficult for her.
Xiangling jumped up happily. "Yay!"
She was used to receiving praise and admiration from others, but this praise had come from her beloved Brother Takumi.
Takumi smiled at Xiangling, who was practically bouncing with joy. "Eating alone lacks a bit of atmosphere. Xiangling, sit down and join me."
Xiangling nodded eagerly. "Okay, Brother Takumi." She then sat on the stone bench next to him and shyly picked up some food for Takumi.
"Brother Takumi, you don't mind me serving you, do you?"
Takumi responded by taking the food she offered and eating it immediately.
As the embodiment of the law of heaven, the Teyvat universe belonged to him. In this universe, he could do whatever he wished, and his actions were always deemed 'truth.'
He didn't think of this behavior as inappropriate; it was only an illusion to pretend otherwise.
A truly strong person does whatever they want.
Just like Shiroyasha in the Little Garden universe or all the powerful beings in the Dragon Ball universe, they do as they please. Even if they lay on the ground and played with mud, the mud would be considered the supreme object by others. Who would dare say otherwise?
Xiangling looked at Takumi as he took the food she offered. She fidgeted a little, but still opened her mouth and took a bite.
Although she was shy, according to their previous agreement, she was already Brother Takumi's little cook, and she would cook for him for the rest of her life.
"Thank you, Brother Takumi."
After being fed once, Xiangling's shyness diminished. She quickly picked up more food for Takumi. "Brother Takumi, have some more\~"
Marcusius, seeing this, was about to slip away when a familiar voice suddenly called out, making him tense up.
"Xiangling! Xiangling! I can already smell the aroma of your cooking. I come here every day just for a taste."
"Isn't it wonderful to visit Xiangling for food every day, especially since we don't even have to pay?"
"Oh, it's all Morax's fault for not giving us money. All the Mora he created has been spread out."
"You can't blame the emperor for that. Liyue is so big now, and the original amount of Mora just isn't enough. The emperor had to take the lead in ensuring the currency supply."
"Xianyun is right. Fortunately, the seven nations have started issuing their own currency. Otherwise, who knows how many Mora the emperor would have to make."
Marcusius was about to rush out and remind his friends that Lord Tianli was dining and that they shouldn't disturb him.
However, at that very moment, a lively girl dressed in a blue and white gown burst in.
"Wow! Xiangling! It smells so good. It's even better than before. Your cooking skills have really improved. How could you eat alone without inviting me? I'm going to eat everything!"
Marcusius held his head in frustration, unable to contain himself.
"In the end, don't..."
Seeing Marcusius's panicked expression, Guizhong spoke with confusion. "Hey, Marcusius, what's gotten into you? What did you say? Why do you look like you've been stepped on by Azhdaha?"
"After all, this is Wanmin's backyard. We should show some respect."
"Indeed. If the youngsters at Wanmin see our reckless behavior, it will leave a bad impression of the Liyue Divine System."
Xianyun and Madame Ping walked in after Guizhong, talking as they entered. But when they looked behind Marcusius, their expressions froze for a moment.
"Wait, why are you two..."
Seeing his friends suddenly stiffen like that, Marcusius quickly turned around to look. The lively expressions of his friends instantly turned to stone.