Chapter 584: Ch 584 : A new day — the method to reach Natlan and the intelligence regarding Sumeru

"All seven elemental Slimes, when mixed together, form an entirely new substance..."

Su Yuan recalled the scenes from his memory and explained to Xiangling:

"Xiangling, when you were controlling my body and tasted that new substance, you likely fell into a state of Eerie because of it..."

"I see... so that’s how it is. In that case, I really can’t make that dish anymore," Xiangling said with a disappointed tone.

"Of course," Su Yuan continued seriously, "the most important question is why mixing seven Slimes — representing seven different elemental powers — results in this completely new substance..."

"This new substance might be related to Eerie Power itself. If we study it in depth, we might truly uncover the fundamental connection between elemental energy and Eerie Power!"

"Indeed," Aether nodded thoughtfully.

"Could it be that elemental power and Eerie Power actually originate from the same source?"

"No matter what," Paimon interjected, "let’s focus on solving Xiangling’s situation first! We don’t need to change the plan much — as long as Xiangling doesn’t make that mixed Slime stew, we’re fine!"

Soon after, everything went smoothly according to plan.

Paimon and Aether went to distract Master Mao, while Xiangling and Su Yuan secretly headed to the kitchen.

Su Yuan handed control of his body over to Xiangling, all the while staying alert for the mysterious entity still hidden within him.

In the end, Xiangling decided to cook using Slime as an ingredient again, but this time, she made a dish called "Stir-Fried Qingxin with Slime", known for its smooth texture and cooling, detoxifying effects.

"Haha, Xiangling, do you have some kind of grudge against Slimes? You really love cooking with them, huh?" Su Yuan joked.

"Hehe, Slimes are magical creatures that pose a threat to humans — but they actually taste pretty good too!"

Xiangling chuckled and continued,

"By cooking Slimes, we’re both reducing the danger they pose and filling people’s stomachs. Isn’t that killing two birds with one stone?"

Once everything was ready, Aether and Paimon returned with Master Mao.

When he saw the Stir-Fried Qingxin with Slime on the table, his eyes immediately welled up with tears...

"Master Mao, you haven’t even taken a bite — just one look and one sniff — and you already know who made it?" Paimon asked curiously.

"Who else could it be? Other than that silly girl, who would think of cooking with Slimes?"

Master Mao couldn’t help but laugh through his tears.

"If she’s already come back quietly, why not just meet me directly instead of playing around with all these little tricks..."

"Master Mao, actually, Xiangling—" Aether began, wanting to tell him the truth, but was cut off.

"I know, she’s busy! Being busy is good!" Master Mao said as he continued eating, tears streaming down his face.

"Fate with the Adepti is something most people can only dream of. Xiangling should treasure it well!"

"I don’t expect her to visit me often. As long as she comes back now and then to cook me a dish, that’s enough..."

Meanwhile, hidden nearby, Su Yuan and Xiangling watched quietly — both filled with emotion.

"Father has to meet so many people every day... his mind is already as clear as a mirror. He must have realized something long ago, hasn’t he?"

Xiangling spoke helplessly:

"Since he doesn’t want to admit or accept the truth right now, I naturally can’t forcefully shatter the last bit of illusion he’s holding onto..."

"Thank you, Su Yuan. Let’s go. Let’s leave this place..."

"I’m not asking for much anymore. As long as I continue to linger on the border between life and death, I just hope that you can come back to Liyue from time to time, so I can cook a few dishes for my father to eat..."

"Mm." Su Yuan nodded and replied, "That’s a small matter. After all, under certain conditions, I can use the teleport waypoints too—it’s quite convenient to return to Liyue!"

Xiangling’s matter was temporarily resolved, and night gradually deepened...

Su Yuan returned to his guest room in the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

After a simple wash-up, he prepared to sleep.

Lying on the bed, Su Yuan thought, Tomorrow, I’ll set out for Natlan.

Hopefully, tonight’s intel prompt will give me some information about how to get there...

And more importantly—why was I able to retain such clear and vivid memories from this last death rewind?

If I could keep my memories every time, then maybe I wouldn’t even need the intel prompts on my left palm anymore...

As Su Yuan’s thoughts drifted, he slowly fell asleep...

The next morning, the sun rose as usual, warm light spilling into Su Yuan’s room.

He slowly opened his eyes.

Feeling the sting in his right palm, Su Yuan hurriedly raised his hand to take a look—

[First of all, congratulations on surviving your twenty-fifth night.]

[Now revealing available intel:]

[(Skipped)]

[73. If you wish to travel to Natlan, perhaps you can seek help from Kirara... The Inazuma delivery company Komaniya Express operates across all of Teyvat and has dedicated cargo routes that may help you avoid unnecessary trouble.]

Su Yuan’s face lit up in shock—this was an entirely new lead!

Indeed, if he traveled the usual "tourist" routes, he might encounter all kinds of dangers, but taking lesser-known cargo routes could help him bypass most of them!

He couldn’t help but mutter inwardly—Paimon, what kind of "best guide in Teyvat" are you supposed to be?

Compared to you, Kirara sounds like the real deal!

Still, one thing worried him—where was Kirara right now?

Would he have to go back to Inazuma to find her?

Or... since the intel prompt specifically mentioned her, could she perhaps already be in Liyue?

Maybe, if luck was on his side, he’d run into her by chance?

He decided to leave those questions for later and kept reading.

[74. The urban area of Sumeru has completely fallen. Unless absolutely necessary, do not enter the city.]

Su Yuan frowned slightly at that.

In other words... does that mean areas outside the city—like the rainforest and desert—haven’t fallen yet?

He’d have to think carefully about that once he set foot in Sumeru.

[75. Tighnari is the Forest Ranger of Gandharva Ville, so do not perform any act that could harm the forest in front of him.]

Su Yuan nodded.

That must be the condition for Tighnari’s eerie transformation, huh?

Looks like when he reaches Sumeru today, the first person he’ll meet is the one with the fluffy ears and tail—Tighnari!

Wow, I really want to ruffle them so badly!