Chapter 978 5 Fortune, Walnut Set Meal

"Come, come, come! Blessings are coming, blessings are coming." When he went out, he met Hu Tao, who hung a bunch of jade talismans around Jiang Yi's neck.

Today, someone came to his house to wish him a happy new year.

Jiang Yi was overjoyed: "I wish Master Hu a prosperous business."

I don't mean to curse anyone, I just want to wish the deceased a happy life. The paper money for the dead can be sold more during the days of commemorating ancestors and heroes around the Lantern Festival.

"Thank you for your kind words, Immortal." Hu Tao said seriously and clasped his fists to express his gratitude.

"But, Hu Tao, is this blessing hung around your neck?" Jiang Yi looked at the many jade talismans around his neck.

It can protect peace, and the pattern looks like a jade amulet with two leaping fishes;

It is a jade talisman that is nearly round and square, with a hole in the middle, and is full of green patterns, which can bring people good fortune.

Jiang Yi knew that in Liyue Harbor, many people were required by their parents to wear this kind of talisman at all times when they were young. It had real magical power. Of course, the power was not much.

Next is the perfect jade talisman, which is the color of gold and jade, with mura and cloud patterns. It looks very valuable and exquisite.

Then, there is the Demon-Subduing Jade Talisman, a curled dragon-shaped jade talisman made of a strange material. When you hold it, you can faintly feel a surge of excitement from it.

In addition, there is the Lingmiao Jade Talisman, which looks similar in style to the Ping'an Jade Talisman.

Five Blessings!

"Oh! Is there still room to hang it around your waist?" Walnut asked a soul-searching question.

"..." Jiang Yi was speechless.

Go out for a walk with Walnut.

Jiang Yi's mouth twitched: "Wait, why are these task jade talismans used to exchange for the rewards of the Lantern Festival game exactly the same as the ones I have."

"Is it really the same?" Kurumi blinked innocently.

"Well, the talismans given by Hu Tao personally contain your ardent wishes. Of course, they are different from these ordinary talismans. Look, Ying and Paimon who are running over to complete the mission over there have a big bag of talismans on their bodies, but they are not as precious as my five talismans." Jiang Yi changed his words instantly.

"..." Heulia.

Such are the sweet words of mortals.

"A-choo!" Paimon and Ying sneezed on the road.

"It's strange. I always feel like someone is saying bad things about us behind our backs." Ying and Paimon said in unison.

"Oh! An answer that makes this hall master very satisfied." Hu Tao was still dressed casually and girlishly today. Her plum-colored pupils were slightly curved, revealing a sly smile.

"Do you want any reward?" She looked Jiang Yi up and down.

When Jiang Yi looked at Hu Tao, he always felt that she wanted some kind of reward. She was talking to herself, and I was the prize.

"A walnut set meal?" Jiang Yi responded with a smile.

"Walnut set meal..." Although a word that had never appeared in the previous conversation appeared, Walnut was not at all stumped.

"One hill, two hills, three hills... suddenly..."

"Kiss!"

Hu Tao made a scary gesture with her hands, walked around Jiang Yi, and suddenly came in front of Jiang Yi, closed her eyes slightly, raised her rosy face, and her eyelashes trembled slightly.

“…” Heulia, maybe I shouldn’t be watching here.

She was living between Jiang Yi's eyebrows, and her perspective was almost synchronized with Jiang Yi's.

Jiang Yi's heart beat faster. This is so good. This is so good.

However, he just moved forward.

Hu Tao's face suddenly turned left, leaving Jiang Yi empty-handed.

"?" Jiang Yi was stunned.

Suddenly, I felt the scent of plum blossoms and a wet and soft feeling on my face.

After Hu Tao kissed him, she said in surprise, "No way, no way! You don't think the reward is that I kiss you, do you?"

"Of course, this hall master has the final say!"

"..." Jiang Yi really wanted to say that the surprise, disappointment and joy appearing at the same time really made people's heart beat wildly!

"Hehehe!" Hu Tao looked at Jiang Yi who was tricked by her.

It's really fun to tease her.

"Come, let's hold hands and walk together." Hu Tao held Jiang Yi's hand and sang the Liyue nursery rhyme, making the adults around feel ashamed and embarrassed.

Only the children followed the two of them, cheering and singing along.

Hu Tao was sometimes on the left, holding Jiang Yi's left hand, and sometimes on the right, holding Jiang Yi's right hand. She was having a lot of fun playing by herself.

There is absolutely no need for Jiang Yi to make her happy.

The two went to buy firecrackers and fireworks.

This year's Lantern Festival is different from previous years.

The focus of the festival is no longer flying "sky lanterns", but the "fireworks show".

Ningguang believes that a lot has happened in Liyue recently and people need more warmth and unity, so she asked the General Affairs Department to plan this more special and more intimate way of celebration for everyone.

The Qianyan Army sent fireworks to various places in Liyue, including Qingce Manor, Wangshu Inn, Shimen... and chose the right time to light them all, allowing the hotter light and heat to connect people's emotions.

"Come, come, take a look at this stall, it smells so good!" Hu Tao pulled Jiang Yi to a stall full of spicy and delicious food to buy some snacks.

Jiang Yi paid and walked around with the snacks and walnuts.

"Jiang Yi." They met Keqing who was working on the way. "Liyue has made a new batch of firework tubes. You can mix and make your own fireworks by yourself. I saved some for you and Ying. If you have time, please try it!"

"I have something else to do, so I'll leave first." She walked away in a hurry.

"Being a Jade Star seems to be very tiring. There is no time to rest at all." Hu Tao ate grilled fish. "Fortunately, I gave the job of promoting the business of Sanwanbu Hong Kong to Zhongli Keqing."

"Come on, come on! Let's go and take a look to see if he's slacking off!" Hu Tao sat down as she thought of it, and pulled Jiang Yi, who couldn't hold back his expression when he heard Zhongli working, to Sanwan Buguogang.

……

“Grind the dry-fried Jueyun pepper into powder, add minced garlic and chopped green onions, mix well, then add salt, vinegar, and soy sauce, and finally fry in boiling oil to add some flavor.” Zhongli smiled and said to Xiangling and Guoba, “Behind the seemingly rough method is the chef’s precise understanding of the ratio of flavors and seasonings. One more is too much, one less is too little.”

"This is called the 'essence of the way'."

Xiangling was delighted, but a little shy when she was praised.

"Hehe! This special dipping sauce took me a long time to make it taste this way," she said modestly.

"boom!"

The crisp sound of hands slapping the table brought the two back to their senses.

Hu Tao glared at Zhong Li angrily.

"What a guest, I caught you slacking off!"

"Deduct salary, deduct salary!"

Xiangling was startled: "Ahhh! Hu Tao, wait..."

Zhongli took his time, first admitting his mistake, then saying: "I have completed the business according to Hall Master Hu's instructions."

"So soon?" Walnut raised an eyebrow and took a look. "Okay, I'll assume that I misunderstood you. Happy Lantern Festival. I was just playing a joke on you, my guest..."

"Right! Potato crust!"

"Would you like anything? You're welcome. I'll treat you! Just put the bill on Xiangling's head." Hu Tao naturally pulled Jiang Yi to sit down.

The food praised by the guest must be delicious.

How can you not try it?

“???” Guoba, Xiangling.

A storm disappeared without a trace.

"Shhh - delicious! A new way to eat grilled fish with dipping sauce..." Walnut mumbled, "Especially this bowl of dipping sauce, it tastes really good."

His cheeks were bulging as he had eaten half of a fish in just a few bites.

"Firework tube?" Zhongli looked at what Jiang Yi was holding.

"What's your opinion, Mr. Zhongli?" Jiang Yi asked with a smile.

"No, I just remembered the story of fireworks." Zhongli said, "When the people of Liyue created fireworks, they named them 'firecrackers'. They can emit strong light and loud noises, and can be used to drive away poisonous snakes and beasts or warn others."

"In ancient times, people were working outside and it was difficult to communicate. Firecrackers, which can make a loud noise, were also used to send signals when necessary."

Jiang Yi nodded. "Liyue is a country with a long history and rich culture, just like my hometown. There are many similar places."

"In my hometown, firecrackers were often used by ancient people to drive away the legendary 'Nian beast'."

Zhongli was very interested in discussing with Jiang Yi the similarities and differences between the culture of Liyue and Jiang Yi's hometown.

However, compared to the ordinary fireworks in Jiang Yi’s hometown, Liyue now has "exorcism fireworks" blessed by real magic, which are provided to adventurers to fight monsters during this festival.

"I know..." Xiangling also spoke up, "After Liyue was officially established, people's lives improved and they no longer had to travel hundreds of miles to farm. Gradually, they no longer relied on firecrackers for self-defense. But the spirit of our ancestors who worked hard to open up wasteland with firecrackers was passed down and spread among the people as a custom."

"I heard that the fireworks display during this Lantern Festival is to commemorate the fighting spirit of our ancestors."

Jiang Yi and Zhongli praised each other.

“The older the history, the more value everything on the land carries.”

This refers to both Liyue and Jiang Yi's hometown.

"Let's go, let's go, let's go to Xiangling's place and have some tea. I'll make you a New Year's Eve dinner when we get back to Wangsheng Hall." Hu Tao rolled up his sleeves. "After a year of training, my cooking skills are much better than before."

"Absolutely, absolutely, it's not bad!" She looked at Jiang Yi and Zhongli with her plum blossom eyes.

She still remembered that last year, these two guys performed the real and fake Zhongli in front of her.

Ah!

Jiang Yi turned into a girl, this dream, I haven’t fulfilled yet.

Almost forgot.

"..." Zhongli forced a smile, "Master Hu, there is no need to work hard, we can just eat outside."

"Hmm? Guest?" Hu Tao curled her lips and looked at Jiang Yi.

"Let's do it together." Jiang Yi couldn't avoid it, so he had to compromise.

"What courage! Ugh! You are worthy of being the one that my Master Hu has chosen." Hu Tao said, "Guest, you ran away this time, and it was your fault! From now on, remember to treat my Master's immortals the same way you treat me."

"Do you understand? Otherwise, I will deduct your salary, deduct your salary!" she threatened "viciously".

“No, no!” Jiang Yi quickly grabbed Hu Tao. If they went any further, Xiao would come to kill them.

The grass on my grave will be the same as the trees on Guyun Pavilion.

Today, the five blessings are going to turn into five disasters.