Original God: Start with Qiuqiu, become stronger with food and beauties

Chapter 181 Black Swan?

Huanalana——

A graceful, mature woman slowly entered the area, draped in a black veil that seemed to accentuate her form. She tilted her head slightly, her eyes gleaming with curiosity as she surveyed her surroundings with childlike interest, muttering to herself, "Such pure, high-quality memories! What kind of sacred place is this? Could it be that Pinocchio has hidden such a secret paradise?"

The mysterious woman seemed to sense something and frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure visible between her delicate brows as she muttered, "Uh huh—this feeling of being stared at like that is truly unsettling."

A faint smile played across the corners of Hao Wang's mouth, his eyes revealing a subtle cunning. He slowly said, "There have been more and more people visiting our station lately. Hello, Black Swan."

The woman known as the Black Swan was stunned for a moment, then a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She then raised her chin slightly and asked with a hint of confusion, "Oh? I didn't expect you to recognize me?"

The smile on Prince Hao's face remained, but a sharp light flashed in his eyes. He replied slowly, "Of course. You are the famous Rememberer of Liuguang Yiting. How could I not recognize you?"

Black Swan looked at King Hao curiously. "But not everyone can recognize him at first glance. What should I call you, sir?"

King Hao raised his head slightly, with an imperceptible cunning flashing in his eyes. He slowly said: "You can call me King Hao. Remember, call me that from now on." There seemed to be some mysterious power in his tone, which made people involuntarily want to obey his orders.

"Well, your memory... there are really a lot of exciting things, even mine. What's going on? Why did you deliberately let me see these? Mr. Hao Wang, what is your purpose?" The other party's eyes were full of confusion and vigilance. He stared at Hao Wang closely, as if trying to find the answer from his expression.

A faint smile played on King Hao's lips, his eyes revealing a confidence and composure. He replied slowly, "You know what I want to do. You should be able to guess a little bit. But for now, don't rush to ask questions. Why not take a good look around here first and experience this unique world."

At this moment, Black Swan frowned, her eyes gleaming with thought. She asked, "This place doesn't belong to Pinocchio. How did you do that? What methods did you use to connect this world to the outside world?"

King Hao waved his hand gently, as if everything was under his control. He explained, "This is just a small spell I cast. Through the clever use of magic, I have established a connection between this world and the outside world. As for my purpose, you can first explore this world to your heart's content. Once you are familiar with it, perhaps you will understand my intentions."

Then, King Hao continued: "This world made up of dreams is not the end of everything, it is just a beginning. If you can absorb the melody of the great dream, then you will have the opportunity to leave Huanalanna and explore a wider world. May you have a pleasant time in this magical land of Teyvat." His words were full of expectations and blessings, as if he had foreseen the other party's future journey.

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After coming into contact with Lannaro and the ley lines, Black Swan could not help but admire the beauty of the Sumeru Law. She whispered to the king, "Read the great dream melody that constitutes Huannalan's memory, and leave the Sumeru dream world and enter the reality of Teyvat."

When the Black Swan set foot on this real land with curiosity and expectation, her eyes inadvertently swept across a corner, where she saw an acquaintance.

Yes, it was Huang Quan. She leaned casually against a sturdy tree, legs crossed, a slightly languid posture. One hand hung casually at her side, the other clutching a ripe peach, which she devoured with unconcern. The peach was tender and juicy, and with each bite, sweet juice flowed down the corners of her mouth. Huang Quan's face was filled with contentment and enjoyment, seemingly oblivious to everything around her, completely absorbed in the delicious peach, completely unaware of the Black Swan's gaze.

Black Swan looked at Huang Quan quietly, a complex emotion welling up in her heart. Her delicate face changed slightly, and she coughed lightly, trying to attract Huang Quan's attention.

Huang Quan heard the voice and casually looked up. A flicker of surprise flashed across her eyes when she saw the black swan, but it was fleeting, and she quickly returned to her usual indifference. She continued to bite into her peach, her voice calm and composed, "It's you, Miss Yizhe. Are you really sensitive to places like this?"

The Black Swan smiled slightly, took light steps, walked forward and said, "I didn't expect to meet you here. It seems that we are destined to meet."

Huang Quan had no expression on his face, his cold eyes were still indifferent, as if a layer of frost had condensed on them, and he said lightly: "Indeed."

Black Swan glanced around, his eyes penetrating with thought as he slowly spoke, "I discovered a special dream bubble in Pinocchio. After touching it, I came to... I'll call it the Xumi Dream World. Later, I met a mysterious and extraordinary figure, and with his help, I arrived in this reality."

Huang Quan nodded slightly, his expression calm as water, and said: "I used a little bit of aura and direction, and then I met a person with good strength, and he happened to be willing to help me."

Black Swan looked at the brightly colored peach in Huang Quan's hand and asked curiously, "You didn't come here just to eat the fruit, did you?"

Huang Quan was silent for a moment, squinting his eyes, with an imperceptible sharp light flashing in his eyes, and replied coldly: "It's true." After eating, he picked another peach from the Dun Dun peach plant next to him and continued to chew it.

Black Swan: "It's not good for your health to eat only fruit when you're hungry."

Huang Quan: "That's right... Could you please help me hunt?"

Black Swan: “Hmm?”

Huang Quan: "I can cook, and there's a portion for you."

Black Swan was slightly stunned, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and then a faint smile appeared on his face. "Hunting is not an easy task. Are you sure you want me to do it? Besides, this mountain forest is full of dangers."

Huang Quan looked at the black swan firmly, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. "I believe you can do it. You are so capable, you will definitely be able to bring back the prey safely. And I will make delicious food to repay you, so don't worry."

Black Swan shook his head lightly, a faint smile still hanging on the corner of his mouth. "Okay, since you insist so much, then I'll give it a try. But you have to promise me that you will reward me well when I come back."

Huang Quan nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of gratitude, "Of course, you go quickly, I'll wait here for your safe return." After that, the black swan turned and walked towards the depths of the forest, and its figure gradually disappeared in the dense woods, while Huang Quan stood quietly there, his heart full of anticipation.

"Uh! Who are you?" Huang Quan's eyes flashed with doubt. She stared closely at the rather strange-looking creature in front of her. With its blue eyes and white fur, it looked quite naive, yet also tinged with an inexplicable sense of strangeness. Huang Quan couldn't help but cover her forehead, secretly frustrated. What on earth was going on? Why did such an inexplicable being suddenly appear? She frowned, her tone revealing a hint of impatience, "Don't show up in front of me like that."

Upon seeing this, King Hao hurriedly smiled apologetically and said, "Okay, we won't play anymore. Miss Huang Quan, please put away your knife." As he spoke, he carefully looked at the sharp blade that was not fully unsheathed in Huang Quan's hand, fearing that the other party would act impulsively and make a big noise again.

Huang Quan was still staring at King Hao warily, his eyes full of suspicion, "It's you... No, who are you? Why did you become like her?" There was a slight tremor in his voice, as if hiding a deep uneasiness.

King Hao sighed slightly, with a hint of helplessness in his expression, "He was once someone you were destined to be with, and the connection was very deep, but you don't need to know too much now, Mei." His words seemed to contain endless secrets, making it difficult to understand.

Huang Quan was silent for a moment, with a complex light flashing in his eyes, "You recognize me? Okay, I'll believe you for now." Although he still had doubts in his heart, he had no better choice at the moment. He could only let down his guard temporarily and see what this person who claimed to be destined for her wanted to do.

Black Swan came back slowly, carrying a lively little mushroom pig. As soon as she appeared and saw King Hao, her face was suddenly filled with surprise. "I didn't expect that we would meet again after such a short time apart, Mr. Hao Wang."

Prince Hao smiled and replied, "I just happened to meet Miss Huang Quan and wanted to reminisce about the past. What are you doing..."

Black Swan shook the little mushroom pig in his hand and said with a smile, "I plan to make something to eat. Miss Huang Quan will be the cook."

As soon as he finished speaking, King Hao waved his hands and directly conjured up an exquisite open-air kitchen.

Huang Quan nodded slightly and said calmly, "Thank you very much."

Huang Quan rolled up her sleeves, her expression focused yet indifferent, as she began to prepare Dun Dun Peach Spare Ribs. She expertly picked up the knife and cut the ribs into evenly sized pieces, each cut clean and sharp.

Huang Quan then soaked the chopped ribs in clean water to remove any blood. During this time, she methodically prepared the other ingredients, washing, peeling, and dicing the Dun Dun peaches, setting them aside.

Then, Huang Quan took out the soaked ribs and put them into the pot to blanch them. As the steam rose, the fishy smell of the ribs gradually dissipated.

Huang Quan put the ribs into the wok, and when the oil temperature was just right, she put them in. Suddenly, there was a crackling sound of frying. Holding a spatula, she kept turning the ribs until they became golden and crispy, then removed them from the wok to drain the oil.

Leaving a little oil in the wok, she added onions, ginger, and garlic, sautéing until fragrant. Then, she added Huang Quan's carefully prepared sauce and stir-fried it until it brought out the alluring aroma. Next, she added the spare ribs and the Dun Dun peach chunks, quickly stir-frying them evenly until every piece of food was coated in the rich broth.

Soon, the fragrant Dun Dun Peach Spare Ribs came out of the pot. Huang Quan's face still didn't show much expression, but this delicious dish was enough to prove her superb cooking skills.

Prince Hao looked at the dish and said, "The mushroom pig ribs cooked with fresh and tender Dun Dun peaches have a unique flavor."

Huang Quan placed this plate of delicious peach spare ribs on the table, and everyone around him couldn't help but look at him with anticipation.

Black Swan sniffed lightly and praised, "The aroma alone is enough to make one's mouth water." King Hao also nodded in agreement.

However, Huang Quan himself was not in a hurry to taste it, but just stood aside quietly, as if waiting for something.

At this time, a breeze blew by, bringing the fragrance of flowers from afar. Suddenly, Huang Quan's eyes moved slightly, as if he remembered some past events.

She slowly said, "I once made this dish for an important person, but now..." There was a hint of subtle sadness in her voice.

Black Swan and King Hao looked at each other, not knowing how to comfort each other.

After a moment of silence, Huang Quan came back to his senses and said, "Okay, everyone try it."

Everyone started to eat the delicious dishes, and Huang Quan looked at everyone's satisfied expressions, and the corners of her mouth finally rose slightly. At that moment, her cold face seemed to soften a lot.

Huang Quan put his hand on his chest: "I feel that the symptoms of fading have been greatly alleviated. Thank you for your company."

"It's no big deal. Of course, I know something else..." King Hao said something in her ear, and her face turned slightly red.

Huang Quan was a little at a loss. She touched the hilt of the knife and then let go, looking at King Hao in confusion: "These... um..."

The Black Swan covered her mouth and smiled: "I didn't hear anything. By the way, I want to have a good look around Teyvat. I'll leave first and see you again if we have the chance." After that, she left.

Huang Quan: "..." She looked at King Hao for a long time: "You look so weird, just like a pioneer." Then she blushed and lowered her head: "There is an important person whom I can't remember, and he is also so annoying. Um..." She covered her head and shook it.

King Hao patted her shoulder and said, "Don't think too much. You have to keep the remaining colors you have. I and your friends will also add some colors for you."

As the Black Swan walked, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he said softly, "What comes next is not for me to see. Oh, when I think about it, I feel a little lonely."