Asahi: "It's fine, it's fine. I was just speculating out of thin air. Let me try to guess the content of that letter."
Paimon: "Can he even read it?"
Laughter erupted once again. It was one thing for a commoner or someone uneducated to have poor handwriting, but Xingqiu was the renowned second son of the Feiyun Commerce Guild. He spoke with such elegance and literary flair—this was the ultimate contrast.
The only person with a sour expression was Master Maocai; after all, he was the "villain" of this story.
Paimon: "But Liyue is so big. Buying up all the Cor Lapis must cost a fortune, right?"
Asahi: "You needn't worry about the purchasing expenses." Asahi casually produced five million Mora.
It was the first time Paimon had seen so much money at once.
[Arataki Itto: Five million Mora? This young master hasn't seen that much money in his entire life!]
[Thoma: As expected of the Feiyun Commerce Guild, truly wealthy and powerful.]
[Diluc: Only five million? I expected ten million. Still, it should be enough to buy out this batch of goods in Liyue.]
[Paimon: Master Diluc is also wealthy and powerful!]
[Xiangling: @Zhongli, remember to bring money next time you go out.]
[Lumine: @Venti, remember to pay me back soon. I had to cover the bill for our last meal.]
[Kaedehara Kazuha: It seems both Mondstadt and Liyue have one of 'those' people.]
[Yae Miko: Just like our Almighty Shogun, who never carries money when she goes out. @Ei]
[Kujou Sara: Lady Guuji, do not be disrespectful! Why would the Shogun need to carry money? I will always be by her side.]
[Ei: Next time we meet, I shall seize the initiative and strike you with a single blow.]
Everyone gasped. The Raiden Shogun was actually in the chat!
[Yae Miko (with a cute emote): Don't be so cold. It's not like I can't dodge it anyway.]
In the broadcast, Lumine and Paimon acted on behalf of the Feiyun Commerce Guild, buying up every bit of Cor Lapis in Liyue. Finally, they purchased Granny Nine's stock at its original fair price.
Paimon: "Let's go! To the Feiyun warehouse to watch the show!"
Xingqiu was already waiting at the warehouse.
Xingqiu: "Imagine Master Maocai's face when he scours all of Liyue and can't find a single pebble of Cor Lapis. Terrified of failing his contract, he will inevitably offend the Fatui."
[Amber: I see!]
[Ningguang: I saw this coming. A very 'Liyue' business tactic.]
[Xingqiu: Merely a small trick. It naturally cannot compare to Lady Ningguang's brilliance.]
Sure enough, Master Maocai arrived with the Fatui in tow.
Master Maocai: "Sir, I'm counting on you! Seize all the Cor Lapis in this warehouse!"
A fight broke out immediately. The Fatui Debt Collector was no match for Lumine, and Xingqiu's swordsmanship, combined with his Hydro Vision, was mesmerizing.
"Guhua Ceremony: Rainscreen!"
"Guhua Style: Raincutter!"
The Fatui were defeated once again.
Debt Collector: "You have skill... you are no ordinary commoner. Continuing this fight would result in unacceptable losses. The Fatui only had a business arrangement with you, Maocai. You caused this trouble yourself. We're leaving!"
Maocai wailed: "Don't go! Sir! Please!"
It was a satisfying scene. People from Liyue, Mondstadt, Inazuma, and even Fontaine and Sumeru cheered.
[Hu Tao: This is what you call 'lifting a rock only to drop it on your own toes.']
[Chongyun: This is indeed Xingqiu's style of doing things.]
[La Signora: Hmph. A pack of useless fools!]
[Ningguang: And who might this 'Lady' be?]
[Diluc: The Eighth of the Fatui Harbingers, codename: 'The Fair Lady.']
[Thoma: Even the Fatui can be in the Elite Live Room?]
[Tartaglia: Everyone still has so many misunderstandings about us. Signora is just a bit cold and arrogant; she's just expressing her annoyance at those Debt Collectors for failing.]
Despite Childe's attempts to smooth things over, Ningguang, Jean, Lisa, and the others became increasingly wary of the Fatui.
[La Signora: Childe, manage your own people. Liyue is your responsibility.]
On the screen, Master Maocai finally realized the truth: "Curse it... you're the second son of the Feiyun Commerce Guild!"
He realized he had kicked a steel plate. Furthermore, Xingqiu's actions hadn't violated any of Liyue's laws.
Xingqiu: "Why don't we settle this using a business approach?"
Master Maocai: "Fine... tell me. What will it take for you to sell to me?"
Xingqiu smiled gently: "An eye for an eye. Then, let's say..."
「Ding—At what multiplier of the price will Xingqiu sell to Master Maocai? Please choose!」
1: Three times the price2: Five times the price3: Seven times the price
「Ordinary Live Room: 10,000 people will be randomly selected to answer. No reward for correct answers. Incorrect answer: Run ten laps around the city.」
「Elite Live Room: Everyone except Xingqiu must answer. If anyone gets it wrong, a collective punishment will be issued after the broadcast. You have two minutes to consider.」
[Ningguang: Collective punishment?]
[Jean: This is getting more and more ridiculous.]
[Xingqiu: My, my! I'm touched! For the first time, I feel like I'm the one in charge here!]
[Yanfei: Hmph! Look at the 'cross-dresser' and his smug face!]
[Amber: Hmph! Look at the 'cross-dresser' and his smug face!]
[Hu Tao: Hmph! Look at the 'cross-dresser' and his smug face!]
[Yoimiya: Hmph! Look at the 'cross-dresser' and his smug face!]
[Xingqiu: Wait, wait, don't be like that! I was just joking. Even if I were allowed to answer, I wouldn't be 100% sure what my future self would do.]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: This mysterious broadcast is full of truths and illusions, but there is always a logic to follow. Let me help everyone eliminate one incorrect answer.]