Ehe~!
Now, Marchosius finally had a name to use while walking among mortals.
"This seat is reserved for Hu An!"
Vorthis activated the power of manifestation and etched Marchosius' worldly name onto a chair.
Everything was ready.
"Alright, everyone, please take your seats."
Vorthis smiled as he spoke.
Guizhong turned to Marchosius and said, "To welcome Marchosius, the God of the Stove, to Guizoli City..."
"Vorthis must prepare a feast to properly entertain Marchosius."
Both Morax and Guizhong had always been full of praise for the delicacies manifested by Vorthis.
It stood to reason that Marchosius, the God of the Stove, would also be captivated.
The mention of food made Marchosius' eyes light up instantly.
So, besides himself, there were other Gods who had a keen interest in food!
After all, most Gods paid little attention to mundane matters like eating.
It was no wonder, considering the simple and crude meals of mortals. For Gods, finding such food unappealing was perfectly normal.
Moreover, Gods didn't need to eat to survive.
Even so, Marchosius believed in the immense allure of gourmet food.
The charm of exquisite cuisine was something that could captivate even the divine.
He began to eagerly anticipate what kind of delicacies the God of Manifestation, Zennos, would prepare for him.
Food that could earn a God's approval had to be extraordinarily delightful.
"Of course! Now that Marchosius has joined Guizoli, we're brothers. To host my brother, I'll naturally serve the most delicious food imaginable!"
"Wait and see. Let me think... I'll start serving right away!"
Vorthis chuckled as he spoke.
Entertaining the God of the Stove, Marchosius, with food...
Marchosius, born from the sparks of fire ignited by humans cooking meals, had an innate understanding and appreciation of cuisine.
He was a natural-born gourmet!
To satisfy and conquer his palate would require real skill.
Vorthis was not the least bit worried, though. After all, he had not only the culinary knowledge of Liyue from several thousand years later but also the rich food culture of Earth!
Hosting his brother, the God of the Stove Marchosius?
How about a grand feast like the Imperial Feast?
Although Vorthis didn't know all the specific dishes in the feast, he knew it consisted of 108 dishes.
So, he decided to serve 108 dishes.
Yes!
108 dishes = Imperial Feast.
Perfectly reasonable.
"Sweet Madame."
First to be served was the iconic Sweet Madame. Vorthis was confident that any Genshin Impact player would have tasted it in-game.
However, whether they had eaten Sweet Madame in real life was another story.
With a flash of white light, a steaming and fragrant Sweet Madame appeared on the table.
Marchosius froze, completely stunned.
His eyes conveyed a single message:
"What? Food can be made like this?!"
This must be the power of the God of Manifestation's authority—creation. He couldn't replicate it, no matter how hard he tried!
Golden Crab, Jueyun Chili Chicken, Qingce Stir-Fry, Crispy Layered Pancakes, Golden Shrimp Balls, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Universal Peace, Tianzhu Meat, Bountiful Harvest, Sashimi Platter, Chicken Tofu Soup, Butter Crab, Tri-Color Dango, Four-Flavored Broth, Grilled Tigerfish...
Under the astonished gazes of Morax, Guizhong, and Marchosius, Vorthis continued to manifest one dish after another onto the small stone table.
Previously, Vorthis had hosted many meals for Morax and Guizhong, but never before had so many dishes been served in one sitting.
Many of these dishes were completely new to both Morax and Guizhong.
Vorthis' knowledge of cuisine seemed endless as he continued manifesting dish after dish.
The small stone table quickly became overcrowded.
But Vorthis wasn't about to stop until he hit 108 dishes!
So, he manifested a massive, two-tiered rotating dining table specifically for feasts.
Admittedly, having such a large table for just four people seemed a bit excessive, but it didn't matter.
After all, for Gods, preparing 108 dishes was child's play!
With the larger table in place, Vorthis racked his brain to recall every Genshin Impact delicacy. Once he exhausted those, he moved on to Earth's culinary treasures.
Dishes like Boiled Cabbage, Smoked Duck, Vinegar Fish, Steamed Preserved Meat, Grilled Chicken, Steamed Fish, and Century Tofu joined the spread...
Until all 108 dishes were finally served!
"Hehe, mission accomplished!"
"Here are 108 dishes in total. I hope everyone enjoys them and has a hearty meal!"
Vorthis beamed with pride as he gazed at the spread. The sheer variety of dishes filled him with immense satisfaction, and his mouth watered uncontrollably.
The aroma of the 108 dishes permeated the air, lingering amidst the clouds.
It was perfection, absolute perfection!
"This... I never expected you, Vorthis, to manifest so many dishes! It's utterly astonishing!"
Guizhong exclaimed, her face filled with shock.
She could sense that each dish had its own unique charm.
These weren't just variations of the same dish, like "Tomato Scrambled Eggs," "Tomato Stir-Fry," or "Tomato with Tomato."
Every dish carried a distinctive essence.
Even though Vorthis, as the God of Manifestation, didn't have to cook them himself, he must have put considerable thought into the flavors and layers of these dishes, right?
She was deeply moved by Vorthis' dedication to the meal. Tears of gratitude welled up in her eyes.
"From a rational standpoint, 108 dishes might be a bit much for us, but this is Zennos' heartfelt gesture. I'll make sure to try each one."
Morax commented as he examined the dishes.
He couldn't help but wonder if Vorthis had really spent his seclusion improving his strength or if he had devoted all his energy to researching these delectable dishes.
This guy… such a childlike spirit.
Morax and Guizhong could still manage to speak coherently.
As for Marchosius, the God of the Stove, he was utterly speechless.
As the God of the hearth, he had extensive knowledge and expertise in culinary matters.
He could feel the care and thoughtfulness infused into each of the 108 dishes on the table.
From ingredients and preparation techniques to cooking methods, timing, and seasoning—everything was flawless.
Each dish was a masterpiece, a culinary marvel!
Zennos… how on earth did he develop so many dishes? How many days and nights of effort must have gone into creating these?
Vorthis' act had stunned Marchosius for an entire century!