Liyue, Yuehai Pavilion.
Ganyu clutched the corners of her head, shrinking back trembling.
To be fair, she really had nothing to do with Coconut Sheep—she was clearly Qilin bloodline!
[Paimon]: Miss Ganyu is actually a Qilin? (Paimon · Shocked)
[Paimon]: Sorry for the interruption! (Thoma · Kneeling)
[Zhongli]: So, the coconut milk that little Qiqi mentioned is literally coconut milk? (Zhongli · Facepalm)
There was no need for everyone to guess too much—the video had already provided the answer.
Gu Chen and Zhongli exchanged glances.
Baizhu's figure appeared at the entrance, bursting into laughter.
[Baizhu]: Indeed a very meaningful life lesson. @[Qiqi] I'm already on my way back to Bubu Pharmacy. I'll take you to buy some coconut milk right away.
[Qiqi]: Okay. (Sucrose · Obedient)
[Dehya]: What a coincidence! I'm just out on the street. Want some Sumeru-style coconut milk? Give it a try, everyone!
[Dehya sent a red packet]
[Gu Chen grabbed 3 portions of coconut milk]
[Qiqi grabbed 3 portions of coconut milk]
[Gu Chen sent an exclusive red packet]
[Qiqi claimed the exclusive red packet]
[Qiqi]: Thank you. (Sucrose · Obedient)
[Paimon]: Wait, how is Gu Chen's hand speed so fast?! Don't tell me I'm the only one who didn't get any?! (Qiqi · Faceplant)
[Lumine]: I got two portions. Here, have one.
[Gu Chen]: I've practiced! (Professional)
[Klee]: Big Sis Dehya is a good person~! (Klee · Yay)
[Yanfei]: Hold on, a shady shop just popped up!
In the video.
"Eternal Incense? Of course we have it. Three million mora for top quality," Baizhu said.
"Three million?!"
"Why not just rob the Golden House?!"
Lumine and Paimon were stunned. Even the usually composed Gu Chen twitched his lips.
"Hmm... three million... at first glance it doesn't seem too bad, but rationally speaking, it's indeed a bit tricky," Zhongli pondered for a moment before shaking his head.
"There's no way we can pay that much mora, and Mr. Zhongli definitely can't either, right?" Paimon spread her hands helplessly.
"Indeed." Zhongli nodded straightforwardly.
"Then let's find a big sucker," Gu Chen said.
"A big sucker? Tartaglia?" Paimon scratched her head, then whispered, "That does seem pretty fitting."
Lumine nodded in strong agreement.
[Tartaglia]: Huh?! Mr. Gu Chen, is that even human language?! (Keqing · Pouting)
[Tartaglia]: Spending my mora and calling me a big sucker behind my back! I've never felt this wronged! (Sobbing)
[Gu Chen]: Hey, you're feeling it today! (Goofy grin)
[Tartaglia]: It hurts, it hurts so much!
[Kaeya]: Given your Fatui status and how you framed Mr. Gu Chen at the start, calling you out like that is going easy on you. (Enjoying the show)
[Paimon]: @[Tartaglia] When we get to Liyue, can you be our wallet? (Xiangling · Starry-eyed)
[Tartaglia]: Tired, no more love. (Raiden Shogun · Withdrawn)
[Paimon]: Suddenly I feel like Tartaglia's not so bad... just a tiny bit!
The video played to the part where Tartaglia came to pay. After understanding the situation, he burst out laughing, paid generously, and even said the Fatui would help set up a fast supply channel for coconut milk.
[Tartaglia]: Haha, if you need it in real life, the Fatui can help too!
[Baizhu]: Thanks for the offer, but no need. I'll handle it myself once I'm done with my current tasks.
[Tartaglia]: Haha, looks like Mr. Baizhu still has his guard up against the Fatui. From the video, we haven't done anything bad!
In the video, Tartaglia, who seemed to leave first, hadn't gone far.
From the intel of his already-embedded subordinates, he learned about the Golden House situation. What else could it be but hiding the Ancestral Husk?!
Tartaglia immediately headed toward the Golden House.
Clearly, this was all part of his plan.
[Keqing]: @[Tartaglia] How do you explain this now?
[Heizou]: From this moment, the Fatui, who had little suspicion before, now have a bigger one. My guess is that in the previous life, Mr. Tartaglia's goal was the Gnosis. Approaching the Ancestral Husk must be to search it for the Gnosis. That clears things up.
[Heizou]: For now, besides knowing the Fatui covet the Gnosis, we don't know their exact role. The truth of Rex Lapis's fall remains unknown!
[Tartaglia]: Anyway, it definitely wasn't the Fatui!
[Rahu Dragon King]: I hope it was me!
[Ganyu]: Senior Rahu, can you stop rushing to pin the crime on yourself... (Facepalm)
[Paimon]: Anyway, let's not talk about that—Zhongli's treating?!
"As compensation for helping organize the Rite of Descension, I have decided—to treat everyone," Zhongli said.
"Mr. Zhongli... treating?" Paimon was shocked.
"Oh my god." Lumine was also a bit stunned.
Gu Chen sized up Zhongli for a moment before asking a soul-striking question: "Did you bring money?"
"Hm?"
Zhongli paused, then chuckled wryly: "Don't worry, this time I'll remember to bring money."
[Hu Tao]: Whoa, whoa, the consultant actually remembered to bring money!
[Keqing]: I can clearly feel Mr. Zhongli improving! Congratulations!
[Zhongli]: ...I'll try to remember.
In the video.
Zhongli treated as promised.
While eating, they listened to storyteller Tian Tiemou talk about the current Tianquan Star, his words sparking curiosity about her.
Suddenly, a soft voice called out.
"Finally found you, the one returned from Jueyun Karst."
Looking up, Ganyu stood on the eaves.
Gu Chen glanced up, then turned away: "This angle's got some nice perks."
[Ganyu]: !
[Lumine]: Damn it, why no first-person view from Gu Chen!!
[Paimon]: Lumine, what are you thinking?!! (Paimon · Shocked)
[Gu Chen]: V me 50 and I'll tell you what I saw!
[Lumine]: Bro, for real?!
[Keqing]: Mr. Gu Chen's obviously teasing you. From the video, he looked away immediately—he's not that kind of person!
[Lumine]: Good thing you said that quick, almost private messaged him!
In the video, Ganyu jumped down upon hearing this, landing steadily with flushed cheeks. Seeing Lumine and Paimon's wariness, she quickly said: "Please don't worry. I'm not Millelith, nor a constable here to arrest you. I'm the envoy of the Liyue Qixing—Ganyu, here to see you."
After explaining, Gu Chen asked: "What's up?"
"Forgive my informal approach in the streets, but this letter is an official invitation from Miss Ningguang as Tianquan, inviting you to that palace in the sky."
"Miss Ningguang said: 'Have him come. I want to see him. In the Jade Chamber, I'll accompany him to snip away... the tangled threads of murky currents, one by one.'"
Gu Chen looked up at the Jade Chamber, then at Ganyu and nodded: "How do I get up there?"