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"What are you waiting for?"
Tadalia looked around curiously.
"Waiting for a beautiful girl with blue-pink eyes, pink hair, a lively and cheerful voice, who can also transform into a red form to descend from the sky, and then take Master Mao's daughter and the leader of the Knights of Favonius, Jean, to embark on the train from Fontaine, to begin an unknown [exploration] journey to the outer heavens."
Xing opened her golden eyes and spoke with a very serious expression.
"Hmm...that sounds good, friend. I'm also looking forward to that kind of adventure. So...you're allergic to milk tea, right? Should I call a doctor for you?"
Upon hearing this, D'Artagnan nodded slightly, looking at Hoshido with a hint of concern in his eyes.
It seems... this person's allergy symptoms are quite severe? How come drinking milk tea is the same as drinking alcohol?
"How's your output as a doctor?"
"Um... I hope the doctor won't hit me?"
"Then what use is he!"
"???"
D'Artagnan looked at the star in front of her in horror. "Are we really talking about the same kind of doctor?"
"Sigh, forget it. I'll have to figure out how to be a train crew myself, so I won't make things difficult for you guys."
As if waking from a dream, Xing sighed softly with a sense of melancholy, then looked again at D'Artagnan, who had joined them halfway through, and said:
"So, you plan to fund a memorial service for this Mr. Zhongli?"
"Um, friend, Mr. Zhongli is still alive and well. I'm planning to hold a ceremony for Emperor Yan."
Upon hearing this, Dadalia promptly corrected Xing's mistake.
"Hey, it's all pretty much the same, so you've come to me now because you want my help, right?"
Xing waved her hand, indicating that she shouldn't worry about those details.
Upon hearing this, Zhongli, with a rather complicated expression, put down the teacup in her hand.
"Of course, you are the renowned Galactic Baseball Hero, and now you even have the [Heavenly Authority Permit] to uphold justice for the Rock King Emperor. I heard that you recently went to Jueyun Realm to visit the immortals, not only meeting them but also informing all the immortals of the Rock King Emperor's death. Now, to hold a memorial ceremony for the Rock King Emperor, who else but you is qualified to preside over this important ceremony?"
"Oh? You mean I'm even more powerful than Seven Stars?"
Xing smiled faintly, gently tucking a strand of gray hair behind her ear. Her fair and slender legs were crossed, and her golden eyes were slightly closed. Her exquisite and cold face looked at Dadalia with great interest, and an invisible force of intimidation instantly enveloped Dadalia!
"Hiss...this aura..."
Tartaglia frowned secretly. It seemed that the Galaxy Batman in front of him was not as simple as he had thought... Anyone who could defeat the Wind Dragon was indeed extraordinary!
A hint of belligerence flashed in his deep blue eyes, but he managed to convey it well.
Now... is not the time to start a fight!
"You may not know this, but in my opinion, the Seven Stars of Liyue are all a bunch of hypocrites."
Faced with Xing's doubts, Dadalia withstood the pressure and remained as relaxed and unrestrained as ever, but spoke very softly.
"After the fall of the Geo Archon, the Seven Stars did not immediately investigate the murderer. Instead, they suppressed the news, and it wasn't until the next day that the people of Liyue learned of the Archon's death..."
"After that, they asked you to investigate the assassination attempt on the Emperor. Forgive my bluntness, but... you are just a newcomer, and to entrust you with such an important task on your first visit to Liyue... don't you find it strange?"
D'Artagnan attempted to guide the Stars' thoughts, transforming their behavior into something else entirely.
"You are unfamiliar with Liyue, but thanks to your martial arts skills and chivalrous personality, you are widely praised among the people of Liyue. However, the Seven Stars are not like you. Since the assassination of the Emperor, they have been trying to divert attention and downplay people's focus on the matter. All of this indicates that... they have something to hide..."
Seeing the thoughtful look in Xing's eyes, Dadalia's smile deepened.
"Furthermore, after you returned from visiting the immortals in Jueyun, the Seven Stars didn't even show their faces once. Isn't that enough to prove their problems?"
"Although I am a descendant of the Winter Solstice, my admiration for the Emperor is no less than that for Her Majesty the Empress. Now that the Emperor has been assassinated and his body is barely cold, the Seven Stars under his command are so inactive. Even I, seeing this, cannot help but sigh at the coldness of the world... Therefore, I thought of taking this opportunity to hold a memorial ceremony for the immortal, to bid farewell to the Emperor, and at the same time, to expose the true faces of these hypocrites. I ask you..."
"You wouldn't want to see the Emperor die with resentment, would you?"
D'Artagnan looked at Xing meaningfully, and Xing, in response, looked back meaningfully at Zhongli beside her.
Zhongli: "..."
This guy must have figured out who he is by now, he's poked him several times!
"It seems you would like to hear Mr. Zhongli's opinion."
Seeing Xing shift her gaze, D'Artagnan naturally turned her attention to Zhongli as well.
He awaited the reply from this "learned man".
"I have no interest in the entanglements of the Seven Stars. As a citizen of Liyue, I only hope that the Emperor can leave in peace. Other matters are none of my concern."
Zhongli simply stated his position and passed the buck back to the two of them.
"So... what do you think?"
"..."
Xing did not answer immediately, but instead slowly extended her slender, fair palm toward Dadalia.
"Hmm? You mean..."
Clearly, D'Artagnan was bewildered by this extremely mercenary gesture. Could it be...?
"If you want my help, it's simple, just give me money!"
Xing said very bluntly.
"..."
"how much do you need?"
"one million?"
"make a deal!"
"???"
Seeing Dadalia's cheerful demeanor, Xing's eyes widened in surprise.
Oh no... I ordered too little!
Chapter 101 Idle Wanderings in the Mortal World
"So, you got everything sorted out in the time it takes you to go out for tea?"
Black Tower sat on the hotel bed, gazing with slight surprise at the returning star.
"Of course! I even made some extra money on the side!"
Xing generously pulled out 100,000 Mora from his backpack and handed it to Black Tower.
"Here you go, consider it your allowance for the rest of the time!"
"Huh?"
Seeing Xing's generous gesture, Black Tower raised an eyebrow. Did this little one really treat her like a mascot? Giving her pocket money...?
That being the case...
Black Tower readily accepted the 100,000 Mora. Although it wasn't much, it should be enough to purchase some experimental supplies in Liyue Harbor.
She has a lot of curiosity about this world.
Whether within this world or outside of it.
That false heaven blessed by [Preservation] is truly interesting, but the [eggshell] has not yet broken and seems to be more than just one layer.
There seems to be something interesting lurking beyond this world.
"By the way, where did Paimon go?"
Looking around, Xing didn't seem to find Paimon anywhere, so she asked Black Tower.
"Oh, you mean that little girl? She must have gone to Wanmintang to find that girl named Xiangling, right?"
"But speaking of which, that little girl's [pet] is quite interesting too."
Hei Ta looked quite interested.
"Hmm... let's leave her for now. She's a mature Paimon now, it's time for her to learn how to cook and earn money to support her family!"
In response, Xing subconsciously ignored Black Tower's interest in "Guoba" and focused all his attention on Paimon.
If Paimon could support himself...
Does that mean Paimon can take care of her from now on?
"Aqiu!!"
At the same time, Paimon, who was studying the new cuisine with Xiangling at Wanmintang, suddenly sneezed.
"What's wrong? Is the new Jueyun pepper powder too spicy?"
Xiangling turned around at the sound and looked at Paimon, who was pounding Jueyun peppers, with concern.
"Um... I guess so, but would Jueyun Chili and Ice Slime really create a feeling of extreme heat and cold?"
Paimon was somewhat puzzled by this.
It's both spicy and cold... So, will it end up being spicy or icy?
"Hehe, I don't know either, but we should at least try to make it! You agree, Guoba!"
Xiangling put her hands on her hips and then smiled at the "little bear" beside her.
"Lulu lulu~"
"Look, even Guoba agrees!"
"Um... is it really agreeing?"
Paimon scratched his face, looking puzzled.
Since that's the case, I'll make one myself and bring it back for Xing to try later. What if it's delicious?
……
After reaching a "cooperation agreement" with Datalia, Star's next task was quite simple.
All she had to do was arrange the funeral rites for the immortals and inform the Seven Stars. Then she could relax and not worry about anything else.
Well, she didn't even need to inform Qixing. The three of them were openly discussing matters at that tea stall. If Qixing had been paying attention, she would have noticed the young master's underhanded actions, right?