Genshin Impact: I'm The Envoy of Snezhnaya

Genshin Impact: I’m The Envoy of Snezhnaya

Chapter 450: How About Doing Me a Favor?

"If I get the chance, I’ll definitely go back and visit."

At the very least, he’d wait until Morax had completely relinquished his divine throne before returning.

Even without the authority of the Geo Archon, Morax would still be as formidable as ever.

But at least then, Bai Luo’s chances of slipping away from him would be much higher.

"When the time comes, you have to visit Wanmin Restaurant. I couldn’t give you the perfect dining experience this time, but next time I’ll definitely let you try the new dishes I’ve been developing."

"It’s a deal!"

After they finished chatting, Xiangling finally began eating the roasted meat in front of her.

The moment she took a bite, her eyes lit up.

She had already tasted it while cooking, but only a small sample.

This proper bite, however, gave her an entirely new experience.

"Wow, this wild boar is incredibly delicious!"

She had bought wild boar meat from hunters before.

But compared to this one, those so-called wild boars were on a completely different level.

"It’s probably because of the environment they lived in, right?"

While on Dragonspine, Bai Luo had also been fortunate enough to taste the meat of the Great Snowboar King.

Although it had only been roasted over a simple charcoal fire, that unadorned, natural flavor had left a profound impression on him.

"That makes sense. From what I’ve observed, there should be a wild boar habitat nearby. I’m planning to hunt a few and see if I can pair the meat with that Sunsettia from earlier to create a new dish."

Xiangling nodded excitedly. She was already itching to get started.

Tender, flavorful wild boar meat combined with the extraordinary sweetness of the Sunsettia...

Just imagining those two ingredients together was already sparking countless culinary ideas in her mind.

"If you’re talking about the wild boar habitat near Springvale, then you’d better avoid going there."

Bai Luo interrupted Xiangling’s pleasant fantasy at the worst possible moment.

"Huh? Why?"

Xiangling looked puzzled.

If she remembered correctly, there really was a village called Springvale near that boar habitat.

But what did that have to do with hunting boars?

"Just like Liyue has fishing moratoriums, Mondstadt also has hunting seasons. If you disturb the ecological balance by hunting recklessly, the locals will hold you accountable."

If Bai Luo remembered correctly, in the original story Xiangling had illegally hunted during the closed hunting season, leading the hunters of Springvale to confront her.

That eventually kicked off an entire chain of events.

"You’re right. Doing that would be no different from killing the goose that lays the golden eggs. I was being too rash."

Thanks to Bai Luo’s reminder, Xiangling realized she had almost made a serious mistake.

Still, she couldn’t help feeling reluctant to give up on those wild boars.

She could always wait until hunting season reopened, but her passion for discovering new flavors wouldn’t let her sit around patiently.

Bai Luo naturally noticed her disappointment. Since she’d prepared such a wonderful meal for him, he decided to point her toward another solution.

"It may be hunting season right now, but Springvale definitely has a stockpile of boar meat. It might not be as fresh as newly hunted meat, so the texture may be a little worse, but it’s still a viable option."

"That’s right! Why didn’t I think of that? Thank you so much, Mr. Bai!"

Bai Luo’s suggestion immediately brightened Xiangling’s expression.

This way, she wouldn’t disrupt the local ecosystem, she could continue developing new recipes, and she’d even save the time she would have spent hunting..

The only downside—something only Bai Luo knew—was that Lumine, who would otherwise be wandering around alone, might lose the opportunity to meet Xiangling.

"Thank you for the advice, Mr. Bai! You’ve really helped me out."

"If you really want to thank me... how about doing me a favor?"

An idea flashed through Bai Luo’s mind as he finally voiced the request.

He had been waiting for this opportunity for quite some time.

"Please, go ahead. If it’s something I can do, I’ll definitely help."

Xiangling agreed without the slightest suspicion, speaking with her usual enthusiasm.

In her eyes, Bai Luo was an exceptionally kind person. What bad request could he possibly make?

"Wait here for a moment. I’ll be right back."

Instead of explaining immediately, Bai Luo asked Xiangling to stay where she was and not wander off.

Then, with a graceful leap, he vaulted over the wooden fence surrounding the hilichurl camp and disappeared into the night.

After he left, Xiangling looked over at Guoba.

She reached out and gently patted Guoba, speaking softly.

"What’s wrong, Guoba? Are you feeling unwell? You’ve been acting really strange today."

Perhaps it was just her imagination, but after Bai Luo left, she could clearly feel Guoba relaxing considerably.

Was he afraid of Mr. Bai?

But Mr. Bai is such a nice person. Why would Guoba be afraid of him?

Before Guoba could somehow convey what was on his mind, an odd rustling sound came from the darkness.

Bai Luo had returned.

He had left quickly, and he came back just as fast.

The only difference was that he now had two extra "companions" with him.

One was an Ice Whopperflower pretending to be dead.

The other was a pigeon with a completely bewildered expression.

"Please teach me how to cook these."

"...?"

Xiangling had always thought that she was eccentric enough for putting Slimes into her cooking.

She never expected Bai Luo to be even more... unconventional.

Yet that only made her happier.

No matter what ingredients were used, the goal was to create incredibly delicious dishes.

That had always been the philosophy she lived by. In Xiangling’s pure yet unwavering heart, as long as an ingredient wasn’t poisonous or harmful, there was no such thing as a "bad" ingredient.

Bai Luo’s determination to turn a Whopperflower into a meal fit her philosophy perfectly.

"As for Ice Whopperflowers, I’ve actually done some research. Since they naturally possess the Cryo element, it’s best to cook them together with Flaming Flower seeds. Come on, let me explain the whole process to you."

And so, the Ice Whopperflower—still pretending to be dead—watched as the two humans poked and prodded it with hilichurl wooden clubs.

One remarked which parts had the most tender meat.

The other commented on which parts were the most appetizing.

They even launched into a heated debate over whether the flower bud had eyesight-enhancing properties.

In the end, they decided that the only way to settle the matter was through hands-on experimentation.

For perhaps the first time in its life, the Whopperflower—normally a fearsome predator—began questioning its existence.

...Are these two humanoid creatures really human?

"That’s right. Pour out the broth that’s rich in elemental energy, then garnish it with Jueyun Chilis and finish it with a spoonful of hot oil. That’s all there is to it."

"Just remember—never drink the broth. It’s packed with elemental energy, and that’s harmful to humans. At best you’ll end up with a terrible stomachache. At worst, you’ll be sent to Bubu Pharmacy and have to drink several days’ worth of bitter herbal medicine."

Even Xiangling, who had tasted ingredients from all over the world, looked visibly uneasy when talking about this.

Which meant she’d already tried something like that long before Bai Luo ever thought of doing it.

But compared to that, there was something else Bai Luo wanted to know.

"So... are there still fish in the lotus pond at Bubu Pharmacy?"