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The "Doctor" still blocked Childe's path, his patience slowly fading.
To use an ancient Liyue saying, he was telling Childe not to refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!
"Don't even think about it. That drop of the Water of Life is meant for Her Majesty the Tsaritsa. Are you trying to steal from Her Majesty?"
Hearing the "Doctor" name the specific price for the Water of Life, Childe was even more shocked. The other party seemed to be there in person, knowing such details so clearly.
Considering the "Doctor's" ruthless and unscrupulous nature, if he insisted on the Water of Life, the "Doctor" would most likely threaten him with the safety of his family.
Until he possessed the strength to kill the "Doctor's" true form, he could not act rashly for the sake of his family's safety.
Currently, only invoking Her Majesty the Tsaritsa's name could intimidate this madman.
Indeed, upon hearing that the Water of Life was for Her Majesty, the "Doctor" fell silent and finally retracted his aggressive tone:
"I'll offer five hundred million Mora to buy the empty bottle you drank from..."
"Here!"
Childe tossed the empty bottle to him. The "Doctor" wasn't surprised that he knew about the empty bottle.
He only kept the empty bottle to rinse it and taste a bit of the residue. He never expected to sell it for five hundred million Mora, it was practically a windfall.
Though he held a grudge, it didn't stop him from profiting from his enemy.
"Thank you. I'll have 'The Rich' transfer five hundred million Mora to your account shortly."
The "Doctor" took the empty bottle and turned to leave. He wanted to go back and try to extract some residual Water of Life from the bottle's walls.
After finishing, Childe pushed open the palace doors and entered to meet Her Majesty the Tsaritsa.
The scene that had just transpired at the entrance was witnessed by "Pantalone" and "Columbina" from the high platform.
With their respective strengths, they were naturally able to ascertain the contents of the transaction between Childe and the "Doctor."
Unlike the "Doctor," they did not crave the Water of Life. Instead, they were very curious about how such a lost item had reappeared in the world.
By eavesdropping on Childe and the "Doctor's" conversation, "Pantalone" and "Columbina" learned that the Water of Life was purchased by Childe with Mora, and he had bought two drops.
Recalling Childe's mission location was Liyue, "Pantalone" couldn't help but recall that two years ago, when Childe first went to Liyue for a trial mission, he had investigated that Childe had made a very good friend there.
Could it be that...?
"Columbina" had fewer clues than "Pantalone," but her intuition told her that the person who sold the Water of Life to Childe was related to the person who had previously written him a letter.
..........
Fong Yi and Lumine had spent a fulfilling and wonderful night. The next day, they returned to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, preparing to discuss business with Zhongli. They would use one billion Mora as seed capital to buy God marrow and serpent gall at a low price, then process them into divine medicinal liquor, and sell it at a high price to aged, weak, and yang-deficient officials and nobles.
His target clientele was not limited to Liyue alone, but all seven nations on the Teyvat continent!
One day, he would make the name of Divine Medicinal Liquor renowned throughout the Teyvat continent.
He had even thought of the slogan: Divine Medicinal Liquor is great! One bottle refreshes the mind, two bottles banish fatigue forever, three bottles grant immortality! Oh yeah!
"Hu Tao, where has Zhongli gone?"
Fong Yi searched all over Wangsheng Funeral Parlor but couldn't find him. He couldn't help but wonder if Zhongli had gone to a teahouse for tea again?
He happened to run into Hu Tao as he was leaving and casually asked for information.
"Him? He said he was going to the 'Bubu Pharmacy' for some academic conference. He disappeared early this morning..."
Hu Tao had been busy opening her shop and managing affairs in Teyvat lately and was short-handed. But Zhongli had vanished without a trace, not helping at all.
"'Bubu Pharmacy'? I know. I'll go look for him there later..."
The name 'Bubu Pharmacy' sounded familiar to Fong Yi. Upon closer thought, it seemed related to the story quest of Havria, the God of Salt.
Speaking of which, Havria, the God of Salt, was also a benevolent and kind god. Amidst the merciless war of the gods, humans were too insignificant. However, the God of Salt did not participate in the cold competition. Instead, she gathered those helpless refugees from the war, led them to build a town, and brought them love and comfort in the chaotic end times, attempting to seek a possibility of returning to peace with the other gods.
She gathered a group of followers and lived in relative peace in the settlement now known as "The Salted Sea."
This city stood for centuries, only to fall apart when the gods fell.
But this gentle goddess did not die in a duel with gods, but by the betrayal of the mortals she deeply loved.
Pitiable, regrettable.
"Oh, and Fong Yi, when you see Zhongli, tell him to come back and help as soon as possible, don't just wander around outside, and most importantly, don't incur debts outside!"
Hu Tao was almost infuriated. She had just settled Zhongli's debts the day before yesterday, and today he had brought her a bill again. Although the amount wasn't large, such bad habits must be curbed immediately!
"Got it, I'll relay your words to him verbatim."
Fong Yi readily agreed.
He found a boatman named "Ping Hai" at the dock, who specialized in ferrying guests to the 'Bubu Pharmacy.' He paid the Mora and took a small boat towards the 'Bubu Pharmacy.'
Before even boarding the ship's cabin of the 'Bubu Pharmacy,' Fong Yi immediately noticed Paimon flying in the air, smiling and eating snacks.
Upon boarding, he found that Lumine had indeed come and was sitting next to Zhongli, drinking tea and listening to Zhongli and the others brag.
"Hi, Fong Yi, are you also interested in archaeology?"
Paimon, with snacks still in her mouth, quickly flew over to Fong Yi upon seeing him, offering him a piece and saying the snacks here were delicious and free, encouraging Fong Yi to try them too.
"Oh? Why are you here too? The tea here is quite good. Please, sit down."
Zhongli was also a bit surprised. As far as he knew, Fong Yi's interest in archaeology was average. Why would he come today?
"Zhongli, Hu Tao asked me to tell you to come back and help if you have nothing to do, don't wander around outside, and most importantly, no credit..."
As Fong Yi passed by Zhongli, he quietly relayed Hu Tao's words into his ear before sitting down next to Lumine.
He took a sip of the cool tea on the table. It indeed tasted good, and there were free snacks. No wonder Zhongli had run off so early in the morning; it turned out he was here for a free meal.
After hearing Fong Yi's relay, Zhongli's mouth twitched slightly. Was he really seen that way by the Director?