While Jiang Chen and the others were cooking, Guizhong and Xiao had already explained the current situation to the newly returned Yakshas.
Next, they would need to head to the Chasm to find Fushan's artifacts and summon him back.
"Take a seat."
"Welcome back."
"This is a welcome feast for everyone."
Jiang Chen smiled warmly, inviting everyone to sit down.
Whatever needed to be discussed could wait until everyone had eaten their fill.
"That's right, that's right."
"Let's eat already!"
If you're not enthusiastic about eating, there's something wrong with your mindset.
Paimon had been hungry for a while now.
Everyone, stop reminiscing and let's eat!
Hearing this, everyone laughed.
Immediately, they all took their seats and began enjoying the feast.
Paimon, seeing everyone seated, didn't hesitate and started digging in.
Hmm, let's try Zhongli's dishes first.
To be honest, Paimon hadn't expected Zhongli's cooking to be so delicious.
This was food made by the Geo Archon!!
She had to savor it properly.
With anticipation, Paimon was the first to try.
"Wow!"
"I really didn't expect Zhongli's cooking to be so good!!"
After tasting Zhongli's Liyue dishes, her eyes lit up.
This was truly eye-opening.
"I do have some culinary skills."
"It seems the dishes are to your liking."
Zhongli couldn't help but smile as he looked at Paimon.
It had been many years since he last cooked, but it seemed he still had it.
"Mm-hmm, I'm very satisfied!"
"Can you cook for me again in the future?"
Paimon looked at Zhongli with hopeful eyes, wishing to taste his cooking again in the future.
However, when Zhongli heard this, he was filled with black lines.
What was she thinking? Did she expect him to cook for her again in the future?
Not a chance.
"Here, let's drink!"
At this moment, Jiang Chen took out a bottle of Wind God's Brew.
Seeing the bottle in Jiang Chen's hand, the Yakshas were stunned.
Guizhong looked at the bottle in surprise.
"Such dense Anemo energy!"
"Is this some special kind of wine?"
Guizhong was amazed. The bottle exuded a strong Anemo aura, giving off a very unique feeling.
Zhongli looked at Jiang Chen with some confusion.
Jiang Chen had just given him a bottle earlier, and now he was taking out another one?
"Did you take all of Barbatos' hidden stash?"
He had thought Jiang Chen only took one or two bottles.
But now, there was another one? Good grief, Barbatos must be crying his eyes out.
"He doesn't drink it anyway. It's just buried in the ground!"
"Finders keepers."
"Since I found it, I'm taking it."
Jiang Chen said this with absolute confidence.
Who told Barbatos to bury it there?
If it's buried, it's considered abandoned. What's wrong with picking it up?
Zhongli couldn't help but laugh.
Let's mourn for Barbatos~!
Right now, Barbatos was probably crying in a corner.
That guy had really messed up.
Guizhong and the Yakshas were also surprised by their conversation.
"Barbatos' wine?"
"The Anemo Archon of Mondstadt."
"Are you sure he won't come looking for you?"
Jiang Chen was really bold to do something like this.
If that guy came knocking, things would get troublesome.
"No problem!"
"Gods can't cross borders so easily."
"This is Liyue, not Mondstadt!"
"If Barbatos dares to cross the border, then the Millelith will launch a blitzkrieg on Mondstadt and take it over, expanding our territory!"
...
Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Zhongli was speechless.
"Your ideas are too dangerous!"
Good grief, he's actually thinking about launching a blitzkrieg on Mondstadt?
Lumine also looked at him with a strange expression.
"Jiang Chen, are you planning to conquer all seven nations?"
"If that's the case, please take me with you."
"Unify the six nations, conquer the eight directions, and rule the world!"
"Before us, there shall be no enemies!"
"Your Majesty, raise the banner of rebellion!"
As she spoke, Lumine became increasingly excited and slammed the table as she stood up.
When she becomes the Empress, let's see if that annoying brother of hers dares to stay hidden!!
"Hey, hey, hey!"
"Calm down."
Seeing Lumine's excitement, Jiang Chen was speechless.
Why did this girl suddenly get so fired up?
The native Teyvatians at the table were covered in black lines.
These two people from another world were a bit too much!!
At this moment, Zhongli began to wonder if making Jiang Chen the Tianquan was the right decision.
Would this guy start mobilizing the army as soon as he took office?
Zhongli was starting to feel uneasy.
Was it too late to regret this decision?
"Me? Excited?"
"How am I excited?"
"Isn't this what we're supposed to do after traveling to this world?"
"As a transmigrator, what's the difference between not unifying the world and being a salted fish?!"
Lumine looked at Jiang Chen with a mix of frustration and disappointment.
She was serious, but you're joking?
Her dream of becoming the Empress was shattered in an instant. She had already imagined herself ruling the world.
Wouldn't that be thrilling?
Jiang Chen as the Emperor, her as the Empress—perfect!
"6!"
Jiang Chen rolled his eyes in exasperation.
How did things take such a weird turn?
Why did Lumine suddenly get so hyped up?
"Lumine, calm down!"
"If you don't start eating, I'm going to finish everything!"
At this moment, Paimon, who had been quietly eating, spoke up.
She kindly reminded Lumine.
If you don't start eating soon, I'm going to finish it all!
"Evil Paimon!"
Glaring at Paimon, Lumine sat down and began eating.
Jiang Chen couldn't help but chuckle at this scene.
He handed the bottle of wine to Zhongli, letting him and the others drink.
As for Jiang Chen, he stuck to juice.
If Klee and the others were here, it would be even better.
The juice drinkers should sit at Klee's table!
As everyone enjoyed their lunch, Jiang Chen's gaze fell on Xiao.
"Xiao, the karmic debt on you is getting worse."
"Do you want to die once?"
"Then I can directly turn you into a Heroic Spirit."
"After that, the karmic debt will become your strength, making you even more powerful."
Hearing Jiang Chen's sudden suggestion, everyone at the table was stunned.
"Die once?"
"Wow!"
"Jiang Chen, you're terrifying!!"
Paimon was shocked.
How could someone say something like that?
Actually suggesting that someone die once.
Zhongli's gaze also turned to Jiang Chen.
Xiao's karmic debt had always been a headache for him.
But now, it seemed like this might actually work?
Let Xiao die once, then turn him into a Heroic Spirit.
Faluo and the others who had been revived didn't have any karmic debt.
Thinking of this, Zhongli looked at Jiang Chen.
"Are you sure about this?"
If Jiang Chen was confident, then Xiao could indeed die once.
This would be a permanent solution to the problem.
"Of course!"
"With Xiao's achievements, he'll definitely become a Heroic Spirit."
"His strength will also increase significantly."
"Moreover... if Xiao dies once, we can use his body to summon him, effectively turning him directly into a Heroic Spirit."
The method was entirely feasible.
The body would still be his, but it would simply become a Heroic Spirit.
"This is your decision to make."
"Perhaps this is a good solution."
Zhongli's gaze turned to Xiao.
Since Jiang Chen had said so, there shouldn't be any issues.