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

Chapter 173: The Haunted House of the Rebirth Hall

The traveler's meal scene will be spent with a black screen and a few symbols... (and the sound of chopsticks stirring the bowl)

After a hearty meal, Paimon touched his round belly contentedly, leaned comfortably in the chair, his mouth slightly open, and burped continuously.

"Xiangling's cooking skills are getting better and better. I'm so full!" Paimeng sighed while touching his stomach.

Luo Xiaoyue smiled and agreed: "Indeed, every dish is very delicious."

Ying also smiled and nodded, expressing her full agreement.

Xiangling came over with a smile and asked enthusiastically, "How is it? Is the food to your liking?"

"Of course!" Paimon replied quickly. "It was absolutely delicious. We all enjoyed it very much!"

Hearing Paimong's words, Xiangling showed a satisfied smile on her face: "That's good, it's really great to receive your praise. I must come often in the future!"

After everyone paid Mora, they stood up and prepared to leave.

"Okay, I'll definitely come again next time!" Paimeng waved and said goodbye to Xiangling.

"Goodbye, Xiangling!" Luo Xiaoyue and Ying also said goodbye to Xiangling.

Xiangling stood at the door, watching them leave with a happy smile on her face. She knew that as long as she had the support and love of these friends, she would keep working hard and make more delicious dishes.

Just as they walked out of the door, they suddenly heard a burst of urgent cries for help. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a little boy who had accidentally fallen into the water at the riverside not far away. He was now struggling desperately in panic, his small body bobbing in the water, and his situation was extremely critical.

Without hesitation, Luo Xiaoyue instantly mobilized the elemental power of wind. Instantly, a powerful suction force emerged, guided by the wind, like an invisible hand, instantly sucking the little boy steadily out of the water. The boy, visibly frightened by this sudden magical power, sat down on the ground, trembling uncontrollably, his eyes filled with fear and helplessness.

King Hao looked at Luo Xiaoyue's smooth and flowing operation and couldn't help but admire: "This is like a ** suction force."

Ying: (?⊿?)?

Paimon: (˙-˙)?

"Don't be afraid, child, it's okay now." Luo Xiaoyue quickly squatted down and whispered softly to comfort him. Her voice was gentle and firm, as if it had a magical power that could calm people down.

At that moment, the little boy's parents rushed over anxiously. When they saw their child sitting on the ground safely, the heavy stone in their hearts finally fell to the ground. Tears of excitement welled up in their eyes. They bowed repeatedly to Luo Xiaoyue and others, expressing their gratitude profusely.

Luo Xiaoyue smiled and waved her hand, saying, "You're welcome. This is what I should do. After all, I'm a hero."

Luo Xiaoyue saw King Hao and asked curiously, "Master, what was that thing you were talking about? Is it a magical cup that can make people and chickens fly? Is it a new holy relic?"

Here's how to expand this conversation to about 500 words:

King Hao looked calm, nodded slightly, and said slowly: "That's about right."

Ying's face flushed instantly, and she looked a little uncomfortable:(^_^;)

Paimon tilted his head, a puzzled look on his face, blinking his big eyes eagerly and asking, "Traveler, why are you blushing suddenly? This is not like you normally."

Prince Hao raised his lips slightly, his eyes filled with a hint of teasing, and he said slowly, "It seems you know a lot about this. Has your brother used it?"

When Ying heard this, she immediately became anxious, waving her hands and shouting, "How is this possible? Brother has such a cute and caring sister like me by his side all the time, how could he touch something like that? Absolutely impossible!"

After hearing this, King Hao nodded thoughtfully again, his eyes reflecting a trace of thought. He then continued, "I see. So, when he needed help the most and felt helpless, you must have stepped forward without hesitation, right?"

Ying did not hesitate at first and answered firmly: "Of course! When my brother is in trouble, I, as his sister, will definitely stand up for him first. But... that... is not right..." As she spoke, Ying herself felt a little confused and her words became hesitant.

Luo Xiaoyue, listening from the side, was completely bewildered, her brows furrowed in confusion. She couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? What are you talking about? I don't understand anything. It feels like you're playing some mysterious riddle. Besides, isn't it normal and natural for siblings to help each other? What's there to be entangled about?"

Prince Hao sighed softly, his expression becoming serious. He explained earnestly, "You don't understand. Although we are as close as siblings and have a deep bond, there are some special, private, or sensitive matters that are not convenient for us to handle directly. After all, everyone has their own psychological boundaries and privacy."

Luo Xiaoyue held her finger innocently: "Is that so?"

King Hao took out the letter of authorization and said, "Don't worry about it... I'll give you a task next. It involves the remnants of the demon god..."

Luo Xiaoyue held her finger in her mouth innocently and asked naively, "Is that so?"

King Hao's expression was serious. He took out a letter of authorization and said, "Don't worry about it... I'll give you a task next. This matter concerns the remnants of the demon god..."

Luo Xiaoyue looked worried and said hesitantly, "But Master...is it okay for the travelers to touch it?"

Prince Hao smiled and replied, "She has a special affinity for all sorts of strange things... Letting her know will help her be on guard." Prince Hao then instructed, "Let's go to the Hall of Rebirth and find Hu Tao first."

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"Is the hall master here?"

The ferryman smiled and replied, "Ever since you opened the haunted house project, the headmaster has been busy there... She receives many tourists from all over the world."

Prince Hao nodded in satisfaction, a pleased smile on his face. "Haha, this not only solves the income and expenditure problem of the Rebirth Hall, but also reduces the number of times the Hall Master is invited to drink tea with the Qianyan Army. Killing two birds with one stone."

Luo Xiaoyue said decisively: "Then let's go to the haunted house to find Hu Tao."

Paimon shrank his neck in fear and said timidly, "Is there a ghost in the haunted house? I'm a little scared."

King Hao deliberately threatened, "Yes, it is. After all, it is located in Hopeless Hill, so it is normal to have ghosts."

Paimon screamed in fear: "Wa ...

Ying rolled her eyes helplessly: "We haven't even arrived yet, why are you calling first?"

Paimon said with a tearful voice, "It's scary just to hear it, okay?"

King Hao spread his hands and said, "Don't worry, there are so many people here who will definitely protect you."

Paimon nodded and relaxed a little: "Yeah, I worried for nothing."

Luo Xiaoyue opened the map and said to everyone, "Without further delay, let's go to the haunted house to find Hu Tao."

"Yeah." Ying nodded.

—Ka Yan…

Paimon shivered and said, "Is this Hopeless Hill? It feels very eerie."

The ruined vacant lot at Wangpo was cleverly transformed into a mysterious little house, connected to a carefully crafted secret realm. Thus, Liyue's unique haunted house tourism attraction was born. Wangshengtang no longer relied solely on this one project for its survival.

After hearing what Paimon said, Ying agreed deeply and nodded slightly.

Luo Xiaoyue was sharp-eyed. As soon as she saw Hu Tao at the ticket office, she waved excitedly and ran over excitedly without waiting.

Hu Tao's face was full of smiles. "Oh, it's Luo Xiaoyue. It's been a while since we last met. How have you been? Your master is really clever, coming up with such a wonderful idea... I never thought coffins could be used for fun... Ever since we opened the haunted house, our Wangsheng Hall has really been busy... We've been receiving a lot of income from time to time, which is really wonderful."

Prince Hao smiled and said, "It seems that the Hall Master has been so busy collecting Moras lately that he's almost lost count."

Hu Tao looked at Prince Hao, her eyes filled with joy. "That's not the case... Guest Hao, you're quite resourceful. Unlike Zhongli... who spends all day... and only occasionally finds use for something... If it weren't for Grandpa's sake, I wouldn't keep such a freeloader."

King Hao said, "Alright, enough small talk. Hall Master, this time I'm here to ask you to take this traveler with you and teach him some insider skills."

"I see. Well - you stay here and help me keep an eye on things. I'll go do something." Walnut nodded and said to the staff.

"Okay, Master."

Walnut cleared her throat. "So... the Traveler and Paimon, right? You're both well-known... I've heard of your deeds... You're truly worthy of knowing about those hidden worlds."

King Hao urged, "Stop talking nonsense... Let's get to the place quickly."

"Has this hall master no respect for himself?" Hu Tao retorted to King Hao, then turned to the Traveler and said, "Ahem... The so-called demon remnants are the grudges of the deceased demons of the past. They can have a profound effect on ordinary creatures, driving them mad, and can also strengthen demons."

Paimeng quickly replied: "We have heard of this." Ying also nodded.

Walnut nodded in satisfaction. "Now that you understand, let me continue. This demon residue not only affects living beings and monsters, but it may also hide in some unknown corners, quietly affecting the surrounding environment and aura."

Ying asked thoughtfully, "Then how can we discover and eliminate these demon remnants?"

Walnut smiled mysteriously, "This requires some special means and keen perception. I, the hall master, naturally have a way, but it's not something I can teach you in a short time."

Prince Hao interrupted, "Master, please stop keeping us in suspense and get straight to the point."

Hu Tao rolled her eyes at King Hao. "Why are you so anxious? I'll explain this slowly. First, you need to learn to sense the abnormal fluctuations in the surrounding aura. This requires calming down and concentrating your mind."

Paimon frowned, "That sounds difficult."

Walnut patted Paimon's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it with practice. Also, demon residue sometimes sticks to certain objects, so don't touch things of unknown origin."

Ying listened carefully and said, "What would happen if you accidentally touched it?"

Kurumi's expression grew serious. "That would be troublesome. We might be corrupted by the demon's vengeance and put ourselves in danger."

Luo Xiaoyue said nervously: "It's so scary, we have to be careful."

Walnut smiled and said, "But as long as you follow me and learn well, you don't have to be too afraid."

Everyone nodded, ready to follow Hu Tao to learn more about the knowledge and countermeasures of the demon residue. Everyone followed Hu Tao into the depths of the haunted house, where the light became dimmer and the atmosphere became more gloomy.

Walnut stopped and said in a low voice, "Next, I will show you some examples of people affected by the remnants of the demon." As she spoke, she opened a shabby wooden door, and a strange atmosphere filled the room.

A tattered puppet sat in the corner, its eyes hollow yet shone with a strange light. Walnut explained, "This puppet was originally an ordinary toy, but after being possessed by the remains of the demon, it became something sinister."

Paimon was so scared that he hid behind Ying, not daring to look directly at the puppet. Ying observed it carefully, trying to find more abnormalities.

Luo Xiaoyue asked curiously, "Master, how do you tell if an item has been affected by the demon residue?"

Kurumi pointed at the faintly visible black lines on the doll and said, "See those strange lines? They're the marks of erosion by the demon's residue. Also, affected items often emit an unpleasant aura."

King Hao frowned and said, "Is it dangerous to eliminate the remnants of the demon?"

Walnut nodded. "It's certainly risky, but it's not impossible as long as the method is correct."

At this moment, the puppet suddenly moved and rushed towards everyone. Everyone screamed and stepped back.

Walnut shouted, "Don't be afraid!" and then quickly cast a spell to freeze the puppet in place.

She gasped and said, "This is the strength of the demon remnants. If we are not careful, accidents may occur. But as long as we unite, we will be able to deal with these dangers."

King Hao reached out and tapped Hu Tao's head gently, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth and said, "Stop playing...what we really have to do is not here." After that, he stretched out his hand and waved lightly in the air, and a portal shining with mysterious light appeared in front of everyone.

Paimon looked at the portal that suddenly appeared before him and asked in confusion, "What about those just now?"

King Hao smiled and explained, "That was just a little trick I prepared to allow tourists to better experience Liyue's cultural atmosphere. It doesn't pose any danger to anyone."

After hearing what King Hao said, Hu Tao nodded in sudden realization. Then, looking at King Hao awkwardly, she asked, "Hao Keqing... ahem, Great Immortal Qiuqiu, so... are they really here for business?"