"Pseudo-knowledge of the Yin Yang Five Elements was completely unnecessary for Xia Yu; he could pretend to be a mystic and bluff his way through conversations, guaranteed to dizzy plenty of chefs from the Chinese Realm."
"Reaching his level, it was hands-on experience that mattered, not idle boasting."
"Unfortunately, Yan Mo and Eriina clearly had their reservations."
"It was only natural, after all."
"Why would they reveal the notes and memos left by a former big boss of the Dark World to an outsider? Xia Yu was here on a mere detour, trying his luck; best to have some gains, but no regrets if there were none—with a stable mindset."
"Let's go—"
He spoke to the driver, whom Dojima Yin had transferred from a holiday resort in Hokkaido, Far Moon Kingdom; reportedly a retired mercenary, trustworthy.
"Chairman Xia, where to next?"
The driver pulled away from the lodging manor of Bamenlou.
