The mysterious creature is short and looks like a bear.
There was clear stupidity in its eyes, and it didn't look very smart.
At this moment, Little Bear's expression was full of confusion. Because its brain is blank and can't think of anything.
who I am?
where am I?
What am I going to do?
Jiang Ning saw its confusion and already had the answer in his heart.
The name of this little bear is Maxius, and the world calls him the Demon of Hearths.
In the plot, the Demon God of Stoves does not hesitate to use all his demon power to repair the land of Liyue that was damaged by the war.
The price it paid for doing so was that it lost its intelligence and at the same time shrunk to less than the height of a person.
Exhausted, it found a cave and fell asleep.
One day many years later, Xiangling, who was out collecting ingredients, accidentally came to the cave where the Demon God of Stoves slept to avoid the heavy rain.
The two met unexpectedly and became inseparable friends.
But now, because of Jiang Ning's time travel, Xiang Ling and the Demon God of the Stove actually met in advance.
I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing.
"Brother, does it want to eat?" Xiangling blinked and asked.
After confirming that there was no danger in the cave, she walked in and immediately noticed the little bear hiding behind the altar table.
Judging from her years of experience as a waiter, this mysterious creature must be hungry.
"Hmm! ♬♬~"
As if he understood Xiang Ling's words, Marcusius nodded vigorously.
It didn't know how long it had slept, but when it woke up it was already so hungry that its chest was touching its back.
"Okay, wait here, I'll find something for you to eat!" Xiangling rolled up her sleeves and got ready to work.
I saw her running all the way outside the cave with her short legs, and fished up a black-backed bass from the lake.
As an excellent chef, in addition to making a variety of dishes, you must also develop the ability to collect ingredients.
For Xiangling, catching fish is a piece of cake.
"Eat quickly, you're welcome! If it's not enough, I'll catch it for you!" Xiang Ling put the fish on the table and said with a smile.
Marcus tilted his head and looked at the lively black-backed bass, lost in thought.
It is indeed very hungry, but it doesn't seem to be that hungry now.
"Huh? Don't you like eating fish?" Xiang Ling said in surprise.
In her impression, bears should like to eat fish.
But why doesn’t the little bear in front of me eat?
Is this fish not big enough?
It’s unmistakable, it must be like this!
"Just wait, I'll help you catch a big fish."
Xiangling pulled up her trouser legs and was about to go back into the lake.
"Xiang Ling, do you think there is a possibility that it doesn't like eating raw food?"
Jiang Ning was worried that the lake would be disturbed by Xiangling, so he quickly stopped.
The reason why Maxius is called the devil of the stove is because he taught humans how to make fire for cooking and turn raw food into cooked food.
Now, let it eat the blackback bass raw, it will ruin the situation.
The seriousness of this matter is equivalent to asking Zhongli to pay for the meal!
"Hmm! ♬♬~"
Marcusius nodded vigorously, but fortunately Jiang Ning understood what it meant.
Xiangling suddenly realized: "Oh, that's it, then I'll make grilled fish!"
The tools on site were really limited. There were no pots or bowls, so grilling fish was undoubtedly the easiest and most convenient thing to do.
Just as he was told, Xiangling first cleaned up the black-backed bass, then fixed the fish with a few thick tree sticks, and finally picked up a pile of firewood.
She did it neatly and smoothly by herself, without the help of anyone else.
Not long after, a fragrance came from the cave.
Maxius smelled the fragrance and danced with joy.
"Eat slowly, be careful not to burn it." Xiangling handed over the grilled fish she had prepared.
Marcusius was also very hungry, so he took the grilled fish and started to eat it.
"Big brother, big sister, and Qiqi, you should also eat some."
Xiangling gave the other half of the grilled fish to Jiang Ning and others. She didn't forget that everyone was still hungry.
"Qiqi... I'm afraid of getting burned... it's not good..." Qiqi shook her head.
She hates anything that is hot, it makes her feel uncomfortable.
So facing the grilled fish handed over by Xiang Ling, Qi Qi just watched from the side.
"You guys can eat, I'll just eat to clear my mind." Shen He shook his head slightly and also declined Xiang Ling's kindness.
I have eaten too many meals in Liyue Port during this period, and I must adapt to life in the mountains again as soon as possible.
"I happen to be a little hungry. Let's try Chef Xiangling's cooking."
Jiang Ning took the grilled fish with a smile. He was not polite to Xiang Ling, after all, they were all so familiar with each other.
"Woof! Woof!" Di Ting shook her tail, trying to attract Jiang Ning's attention.
"You want to eat too? Then you have to take it."
Jiang Ning tore off a piece of fish and threw it into the air.
Di Ting jumped up high and swallowed the fish in one gulp before it hit the ground.
This little guy is not only agile but also has a high IQ. He is indeed a nimble dog in the mountains.
Maxius was stunned by this scene. He tried to jump up like Ting, but was unable to do so and fell to the ground and rolled.
"Little Bear, are you okay?" Seeing this, Xiangling quickly stepped forward and helped the chubby little boy up.
Maxius shook his head.
"Then do you still want to eat grilled fish?" Xiang Ling asked again.
Maxius nodded, making a sound of pleasure.
As long as it can eat, it will be happy.
"Little Bear, we are leaving, do you want to leave with us?" Xiang Ling asked.
She had always wanted to keep a pet, and this silly little bear in front of her was very popular with her.
So before parting, she extended an invitation to Marcus.
"Hmm!" Marcus responded, staggering towards Xiang Ling.
Perhaps because he liked the food cooked by Xiang Ling, or perhaps because he liked Xiang Ling's warmth and friendliness, Marcusius decided to follow Xiang Ling.
"Great, you are willing to go back with me!" Xiangling was overjoyed and extremely happy.
"In that case, you will be my good friend from now on."
"I have to give you a famous name!"
Xiangling paused and turned to look at everyone: "Big brother, big sister, and Qiqi, what do you think is a good name for the little bear?"
Qiqi thought for a while and replied: "Ten to ten."
This is very consistent with the naming method of Qiqi. After ninety-nine, isn’t it ten-ten.
Jiang Ning touched his chin thoughtfully and replied: "Diluc."
"Eh? Diluc? This name sounds cool!" Xiang Ling was overjoyed.
"But it feels like a foreigner's name, and it doesn't sound like our Liyue style."
Xiang Ling paused and then said: "Guo Ba, what do you think of this name?!"
Xiangling named it after the snacks she liked to eat as a child.
Jiang Ning nodded: "My evaluation is that Diluc is not as good as Guo Ba."
It's really not that Jiang Ning is being mean, it's just that Grandpa Lu's intensity... understands everything.
"Okay! It's decided. From now on, you will be called Guoba." Xiangling turned to Maxius beside him and said.
From this day on, the Demon God of Stoves had a name when he walked in the world, and everyone called him Guo Ba.
After that, Jiang Ning and his party returned to the Immortal Mansion.
Grandma Ping and Zhenjun Liuyun had already come out, and they were sitting on a stone bench drinking tea and chatting.
The two immortals were surprised to see Guo Ba following Xiang Ling, but they didn't say anything more and continued to talk about the original topic.
"Okay, Xiangling, it's time for us to go down the mountain." Grandma Ping stood up and said.
She actually wanted to stay in Jueyunjian for a few more days, after all, it was rare to come up here.
But considering that Xiangling can't leave home for too long, it's better to send Xiangling back first.
"Come and play again when you have time, Jueyunjian welcomes you at any time." Zhenjun Liuyun stood up to say goodbye. Jiangning Shenhe stood behind her and waved goodbye to Xiangling.
"Goodbye, immortal! Goodbye, big brother and big sister! Goodbye, Qiqi!" Xiangling waved goodbye with the same force.
The way down the mountain was easier than the way up, because Zhenjun Liuyun sent Xiangling and Grandma Ping to the foot of the mountain with a gust of wind.
Returning to the bustling Liyue Port again, Xiangling was in a daze and felt a little uncomfortable.
Although she was only gone for a day and a night, it felt like she had been gone for a long time. There is quite a feeling of being in another world.
"Xiang Ling, why haven't I seen you in Wanmin Hall in the past two days?"
At this time, Xiangling suddenly felt someone tapping her shoulder, which brought her thoughts back instantly.
The speaker was Hu Tao, who was looking at Xiang Ling with a smile.
"I came to you several times, but all of them came to nothing."
"I was planning to go out for a walk, but I accidentally bumped into you."
"It's a long story. Grand Master and I went to Jueyunjian."
Faced with Hu Tao's inquiry, Xiang Ling told what happened one day and one night.
"Jue, Jueyunjian?! Is this where the immortals live?" Hu Tao opened her mouth in surprise.
"I only heard my grandpa mention Jueyunjian, saying that it is a place where mortals can stand still."
"I didn't expect you to go there and stay for two days. It's really amazing!"
Hutao seemed to have opened up a chatterbox, asking questions one after another: "Then have you seen the immortals? What do they look like?"
Xiangling touched her chin thoughtfully and replied: "A big bird!"
"Big Bird?"
Xiang Ling nodded repeatedly: "To be precise, it's a big talking bird! That immortal is so awesome, my eldest brother and eldest sister both call her Master."
"Oh, that's right, let me introduce you to new friends."
Xiangling seemed to suddenly remember something, lowered her head and looked around.
"It's strange, Guoba was still here just now, why did he disappear in the blink of an eye?"
At this time, Guo Ba was attracted by the colorful world of Liyue Port and unknowingly got separated from Xiang Ling.
It stood there looking a little helpless.
At this time, a young man came across the road.
The man put his hands behind his back and walked slowly on the road, showing a calm and restrained demeanor in his movements.
He looked so young, but those gilded golden eyes were as profound as if he had lived for a thousand years.
The man was stunned for a moment when he saw Guo Ba, and then spoke softly after a moment.
"It is you."
"Long time no see, old friend."
...
That’s it for the eleven-year-old plot line of the protagonist. Today I’m sorting out the follow-up outline, so there’s only one update.
Starting tomorrow, the protagonist will officially enter the third age stage, sixteen years old.
In other words, Little Senior Sister Shen He is now eighteen.
