"You two really don't hold back at all, dragging yourselves into this with just a few words.
But that's fine by me. Who would refuse the company of a group of beauties?"
Watching Xiangling and Xinyan seamlessly blend into the conversation, Lin Ze couldn't help but mutter a sarcastic remark.
Yet he didn't dismiss their subtle intentions.
He could clearly see that Xiangling, Xinyan, and even Yun Jin's "chance encounters" with him weren't just about curiosity.
But what did it matter?
Each of these women was a stunning beauty. Even Yaoyao, though still young, was clearly destined to grow into a great beauty.
"We're sorry to bother you, Mr. Lin Ze."
Though Lin Ze's words carried a teasing undertone, Xinyan and Xiangling had already learned about his personality through the diary copies.
Besides, being called "beauties" was also a compliment to him, wasn't it?
Of course, their primary interest stemmed from his status as a Descender and a powerful figure capable of manipulating the diary system.
Otherwise, if he had tried to flirt with them right after meeting them, they would have already launched a verbal assault.
They might even have resorted to physical action.
Led by Xiangling, the group entered the Wanmin Restaurant's courtyard.
Yun Jin, Xinyan, Hu Tao, and Yaoyao were all familiar faces to Master Mao.
He also recognized Lin Ze, the handsome young man.
However, the fact that the group headed straight for the courtyard piqued Master Mao's curiosity.
*Who could Lin Ze be connected to, for Xiangling to personally escort him to the courtyard?*
*It certainly wasn't Xiangling herself. If it were, he'd chop Lin Ze into pieces—after all, she's his precious daughter.*
Thus, Master Mao narrowed his focus to the remaining members of the group, immediately ruling out Yaoyao.
*If it were Yaoyao, that would be a capital offense! He'd summon the Millelith to teach Lin Ze a lesson in proper behavior.*
That left Yun Jin, Hu Tao, and Xinyan.
*These three are renowned figures in Liyue Harbor,* Master Mao mused, his curiosity burning.
*Once this gossip bug bites, it's impossible to shake off.*
When Xiangling finished settling Lin Ze and the others and returned to the kitchen, Master Mao immediately sidled up to her.
"My dear daughter, what's your relationship with that young man who came with you?" Master Mao asked, positioning himself strategically near the counter. If this fellow was truly pursuing Xiangling, he could grab a cleaver and give Lin Ze a stern warning.
He wouldn't actually attack, of course, but since the boy didn't seem to have a Vision, he felt compelled to test him thoroughly. If the answer was satisfactory, he could smoothly transition to his next question.
"Xinyan, Yun Jin, and Yaoyao are meeting him for the first time," Xiangling explained while selecting ingredients for her signature dishes. "Hu Tao is meeting Mr. Lin Ze for the second time. Dad, he's an extraordinary divine being—a Descender with unbelievable abilities."
She added this last part as a subtle warning. Who else would know her father better than she did? He was such a gossip!
"I can't reveal the specifics," she continued, "but trust me, he's incredibly powerful. Even Lady Ningguang herself seeks his counsel. The reason I ran off earlier was to find him."
"I'm going to try to get recipes from his world."
Xiangling, the little chef, had such simple and pure intentions.
She had run off partly to run into Lin Ze and partly to obtain recipes from his world.
She didn't elaborate further. If she were to truly explain how powerful Lin Ze was, even the Rock Archon wouldn't stand a chance.
Her father would never believe that. It was better to mention a name that would make him realize just how formidable this person was.
Tianquan Star Ningguang!
If Ningguang herself had personally visited him, that should be impressive enough, right?
"Hiss~ When did such a legendary figure appear in Liyue Harbor? I've never heard of him before.
Daughter, you haven't been tricked, have you?"
Master Mao gasped, still skeptical despite Xiangling's mention of Ningguang to convince him.
His daughter had only been back for a few days—how could she have learned something he hadn't?
Even if the information was only circulating among Vision holders, this was a restaurant! What news couldn't he uncover?
"Aiya~ Hu Tao saw it with her own eyes! Don't you trust Hu Tao?"
"Besides, Xinyan, Yun Jin, and I have all confirmed it—he's definitely not a Vision holder. Lin Ze is just hiding behind the scenes, keeping his true abilities concealed."
"But I bet it won't be long before you hear his name everywhere. Until then, Dad, you absolutely have to keep this a secret. We can't afford to upset him."
Xiangling didn't know Lin Ze's plans, nor how busy Ningguang was at the moment. But given the phone Lin Ze had shown her, she figured Ningguang must already be working on it. It wouldn't be long before the device was released.
Lin Ze would inevitably become famous. If he wasn't already, it was definitely by his own design.
She didn't want her gossipy dad to provoke him!
"So powerful? This young master is truly remarkable."
Master Mao wasn't foolish; he was quite sharp. After Xiangling's explanation, he immediately upgraded his title for Lin Ze from "young master" to "master."
Ignoring her dad's changed attitude, Xiangling busied herself with work.
Guoba, having grown larger, helped carry dishes to the courtyard. But as soon as he entered the courtyard, he fell victim to a cruel fate and never returned to the kitchen.
"This is Guoba? So fluffy and soft! And not a hint of odor—impressive!"
Curiously kneading Guoba's fur, Lin Ze pulled the bear into a full embrace. Guoba didn't struggle at all.
Though it had lost its sentience, Guoba still retained some instincts. This Lin Ze was someone it couldn't afford to provoke!
"Mmph!"
Feeling belittled by Lin Ze, Guoba let out a disgruntled grunt, but remained perfectly obedient. It merely moved its mouth, not daring to resist in the slightest.
"Right? When Xiangling first brought Guoba back, we were all so envious for ages!
But even now, we still don't know exactly what kind of bear Guoba is. We've never heard of any other bears with Guoba's abilities.
Lin Ze, you don't know this, but Guoba can even breathe fire!"
Because Lin Ze was holding Guoba, Hu Tao also crowded closer, joining in the petting while subtly showing off to Lin Ze. Her tone made it sound like she was Guoba's owner.
Yun Jin, Yaoyao, and even Xinyan joined in, all wanting to pet the bear.
They could do this anytime Xiangling was around, but they weren't about to miss such a perfect opportunity.
Poor Guoba could only sit motionless in Lin Ze's arms, completely at their mercy.
Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Xiangling briefly wondered, then shrugged it off.
"Why isn't Guoba back yet?
He must be playing around again. Naughty Guoba!"
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