Pulling two 5-star items in a row had sent Ye Xi into a state of ecstasy, but the specific items that appeared nearly caused him to have a mental breakdown.
The ups and downs of life were truly nothing more than this!
In the world of Genshin Impact, what could possibly be more devastating than losing the 50/50 and getting "spooked" by Mona and Qiqi?
A career collapse?
Being caught in a "badger game" scam?
Eating instant noodles only to find the seasoning packet was missing?
None of them even came close!
However, putting himself in that position and thinking it through, Ye Xi realized he could actually accept this. Since he had already arrived in Liyue, he was definitely going to visit Qiqi anyway. He might even run into Mona later down the line. These two Stella Fortuna were not without their uses.
One had to remember that everything he was experiencing now was no longer just a game. It was a real world!
In a real world, everything has its use!
It was just like his current friendship with Xiangling. Xiangling's great master was the Liyue Adeptus, Madame Ping! That woman was a being who had lived for a thousand years. During the suppression of Osial, the empowerment Madame Ping provided was unrivaled. Most importantly, that Adeptus possessed the divine means to create a Serenitea Pot: Realm Within!
And what about Mona? She was an astrologist from Fontaine, and her own master was a legendary, riddle-like existence. In the future, when he eventually traveled to Fontaine, he would certainly need Mona to act as his guide.
Qiqi was the same. By helping Qiqi, he could earn the recognition of Bubu Pharmacy. When the time came, purchasing rare and precious medicinal herbs would become much more convenient. Furthermore, the owner of Bubu Pharmacy, Baizhu, had deep ties to Sumeru, the Nation of Dendro. He would undoubtedly need assistance when he eventually visited that land.
When he analyzed it like this, obtaining the Stella Fortuna for Qiqi and Mona was actually a stroke of luck that benefited his long-term development.
After some careful thought, Ye Xi finally managed to clear the knot in his heart. He continued to check the rest of his rewards.
4-Star Item: [Coconut Milk]
Ye Xi's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected to actually pull Coconut Milk! Qiqi would definitely be overjoyed; she might even cling to him every single day. The thought of his "precious daughter" following him around made Ye Xi unable to suppress a foolish grin.
He clicked on the item details to read the description.
[Coconut Milk]: The essence of a thousand years gathered here. It is the nourishment of all living creatures and contains Adeptal Energy within.
Seeing this description, Ye Xi's pupils shrunk.
Wait, this isn't right!
This is different from the original setting!
Coconut milk was supposed to be just a drink made from coconuts and milk! How did it turn into this? For a mere bottle of coconut milk to be associated with terms like "essence of a thousand years" and "containing Adeptal Energy"...
It made him break out in a cold sweat.
This... this couldn't really be milk from a Cocogoat, could it?
How is that possible?
With a flicker of his mind, a magical light manifested between his hands. Suddenly, he felt a weight settling into his palms. As the light dissipated, an exquisite glass bottle appeared in his hand. Moonlight streamed in through the porthole, casting a golden outline around the liquid inside.
The coconut milk within wasn't as milky white as he had imagined. Perhaps it was because of the golden light swirling on the surface, interfering with his vision. All in all, it gave off the aura of a divine nectar, as pure and clear as heavenly dew.
What does this stuff actually taste like?
To think it could make someone like Qiqi, who had no sense of taste, love it so much. He reflexively reached out to uncork the bottle, but his rationality stopped him.
No, no, how can I steal food from my own daughter?
Setting the bottle aside, he continued to browse the remaining rewards.
4-Star Recipe: [Squirrel Fish]
4-Star Recipe: [Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork]
4-Star Recipe: [Steamed Chinese Cabbage in Supreme Soup]
4-Star Recipe: [Golden Shrimp Balls]
4-Star Item: [Coconut Milk]
3-Star Skill: [Basic Cooking]
3-Star Skill: [Rock Smash]
Ten items in total: two 5-stars, six 4-stars, and two 3-stars! What kind of god-tier luck was this?
Ye Xi focused his attention on the recipes. Most of these dishes didn't exist in this world. But what use were recipes?
Wait. Ye Xi suddenly had an epiphany.
The ruler of Liyue, the Tianquan Ningguang, favored light and delicate diets. As a dish fit for a state banquet, she would undoubtedly love Steamed Chinese Cabbage in Supreme Soup!
In the game's story, when Lumine or Aether met Ningguang, they had prepared a [Frosted Slime] as a greeting gift. According to Ningguang's rules, as long as she received a greeting gift, the visitor could choose any complete document from her wall a wall covered in the future development plans for Liyue.
That was intelligence worth a thousand pieces of gold!
As for the Golden Shrimp Balls, they were the favorite of the Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing, Keqing. Although Xiangling certainly knew how to make them, using a dish made by one girl to try and cozy up to another girl felt a bit inappropriate.
It was perfect that he had also obtained the 3-star skill [Basic Cooking]; it would take his culinary prowess to a whole new level.
As for the other skill, [Rock Smash], Ye Xi was a bit confused. He clicked on the details.
[Rock Smash]: By channeling Adeptal Energy, you can shatter boulders! (Adeptal Energy is replenished by consuming Coconut Milk.)
Well, now...
Ye Xi began to harbor other suspicions. Was this Adeptal Energy the same power used by the Adepti like Cloud Retainer? If he possessed Adeptal Energy, wouldn't that mean he could become an Adeptus himself? What exactly was Adeptal Energy? How did it differ from Elemental Power?
Ye Xi didn't understand, but he desperately wanted to feel it for himself. Consequently, his gaze fell back upon that bottle of coconut milk sitting under the moonlight.
He swallowed hard.
I have two bottles anyway. I'll just leave one for Qiqi. Who knows, maybe I'll pull more coconut milk later!
Having made up his mind, he pulled the wooden cork. It gave a crisp "Pop~", sounding exactly like a bottle of champagne being opened. He lifted the bottle and took a small sip.
The liquid was cool and sweet upon entry, feeling like the first taste of a spring after wandering the desert for days! He rolled it over his tongue, savoring the flavor. There was a hint of coconut very light, but definitely present followed by the rich, mellow thickness of milk.
For some reason, Ye Xi's mind drifted back to his childhood. This was a taste from memory, a flavor engraved into his very DNA! By the time he snapped back to his senses, he had drained the entire bottle.
He still wanted more!
So this is Coconut Milk...
Before he could finish reminiscing, he suddenly felt his body fill with a strange, surging power! This force raced through him, flowing like thundering blood through his veins. It was warm, yet incredibly refreshing!
If I had drunk a bottle of this in my previous life, my waist wouldn't ache, my back wouldn't hurt, and I'd be able to sprint up the stairs without breaking a sweat!
For the first time, Ye Xi felt better than ever before. It was a sensation of being brimming with peak vitality! He felt as though he could take a cold bath in the dead of winter or stay awake for three nights straight without any issue. In the past, such things would have left him bedridden with a serious illness.
So, this was Adeptal Energy!
He suddenly felt an urgent need to test out the [Rock Smash] skill!
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