The lunch market in Liyue is always noisy, and it is almost never deserted.
The Hai Lantern Festival has not yet arrived, and people are organizing materials to decorate the Mingxiao lanterns.
People going to the market were crowded together, Zhongli and Dadalia were caught in the extremely narrow aisle, the sounds of pots and pans, the bluff bargaining, the distant barking of dogs through the midday sun, and the crying children of unknown families.
He got up and gradually calmed down under the comfort of adults.
It was already noon, and the two of them were walking through the market as if taking a walk.
The smell of human fireworks is very strong, and there are vendors doing business all around. All the merchants hawking in the bustling market have a sharp eye. Zhongli's clothes are complicated and exquisite, and he has a dignified temperament. He is followed by
The orange-haired young man has a shy face and looks easy to get along with.
As a result, the two of them encountered quite a few vendors, most of whom went around Zhongli, selling all kinds of jewelry and pendants for them to enjoy elegantly.
Zhongli, who had always liked these literary toys, suddenly couldn't move.
"Mr. Zhongli, why don't I go and collect the debt first while you stroll around in the market?"
Familiar with the character of this guest, Dadalia immediately reacted, showing her white teeth and sunny smile.
He didn't want Mr. Keqing to see him fighting. Although this debtor shouldn't be difficult to deal with, if something unexpected happened, he would need to use his evil eye. With Zhongli's erudition, he might be able to recognize it at a glance.
If this causes any misunderstanding, that would be bad.
"Just write my name on the bill."
Dadalia's voice was full of temptation. Zhongli lowered his head and thought for a moment before shaking his head slightly.
"According to the contract, you and I must go together."
"If I am wandering in the market and you go to collect debts, it will be considered a violation..."
Zhongli stared at Dadalia seriously, and was about to retort when, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the blond girl and little Paimon sneaking along the wall behind Dadalia.
It's just that the clothes on the girl seem a bit familiar, as if they are the daily clothes of the little cook at Wanmintang.
This traveler should be in the Ningguang Qunyu Pavilion now. Why does he appear in the Feiyun Slope market and act so secretly, as if he has done something shameful?
A flash of curiosity flashed in Zhongli's golden eyes, and he suddenly took back his words when he reached his lips.
"Walking around in the market is not a violation of the contract."
"After all, this is a contract change that both you and I agree on."
Dadalia opened her eyes wide in surprise.
Although I don’t know what made Zhongli change his mind, at least he didn’t have to see the aggressive scene of fools.
"Then please, Mr. Zhongli, please wait for me."
Thinking of the upcoming battle, Dadalia licked her lips, and her eyes lit up with a dark purple light that was hard to wipe off.
"Go ahead, don't underestimate the enemy."
Zhongli bought a jade fan from a merchant, and when he passed by Dadalia, he patted him on the shoulder.
A black-yellow rock seal appeared on the back of the young executive.
Noticing Zhongli's movements, Dadalia thought Zhongli was encouraging her, and with a firm look in her eyes and a silly smile, she quickly ran towards a few tile-roofed houses outside the suburbs of Liyue.
He needs to deal with this debt quickly.
Zhongli sighed in his heart that the young man was really energetic. After Dardalia completely disappeared from sight, he slowly walked towards the blond girl and Paimon who were still avoiding the gaze of passers-by.
"Traveler, why are you here..."
Zhongli stretched out his hand to stop the two of them with some doubts, and the golden pendant on his earlobe swayed with the movement.
But when Ying saw Zhongli, it was as if he had seen a ghost. His moist eyes widened, and he pulled Paimeng and quickly slipped under Zhongli's arm and ran straight into the Baiju Nilu on Feiyun Slope. p>
"Huh?"
The confused emperor froze on the spot, thinking that his actions were rude. After hesitating for a while, he found a tea shop nearby and sat down to enjoy tea, waiting for the traveler to come out before questioning him. p>
"Sir, this is the best scented tea in our store."
The tea doctor carrying the kettle shouted and made tea for Zhongli.
The boiling hot water enters the tea cup, the refreshing aroma of tea floats, and the aftertaste is slightly sweet.
The original intention was to make some repairs, but Zhongli, who was sitting on a chair sipping tea, did not wait for Ying to change his clothes. Instead, he saw the swaggering Famas from a distance.
The boy in red was holding an apple from Xiangling's kitchen in his left hand, and a paper fan he had cheated from somewhere in his right hand. When passing by the market, he also learned two dog barks to scare the wild cats on the street.
If I dress up again, I will look like a rich playboy.
Zhongli stood up as he was afraid to avoid it, but suddenly froze again.
I am the emperor of Liyue, why should I be afraid of him?
"Hey, Zhongli, are you drinking tea alone?"
"Can I borrow something from you?"
Famas located Zhongli from a distance, casually walked to the wooden table where he was drinking tea, and clicked the paper fan on the edge of the table.
"No borrowing."
Mr. Zhong decisively rejected Famas's proposal to borrow items, and waved to the tea stall owner to pay the bill.
"It concerns Qunyu Pavilion and Liyue Seven Stars."
The young man in red took Zhongli's hand and pulled him to sit down again. He also looked around, as if wondering why the foolish executive was not here.
"Stop looking, what do you want to borrow?"
Seeing the joking smile on Famas's face, and seeing Ying's covert appearance just now, Zhongli's curiosity was aroused.
"Do you have any...a gift box of about this size in your antique collection, the kind that can be used to hold food?"
Famas stretched out his hand to indicate the size of the gift box he needed.
In his impression, most dragons like to collect treasures and shiny things, whether it is Tevalin, the guardian of the four winds in Mondstadt, or the poisonous dragon Dulin, who has long since disappeared and was resurrected by Famas in another way.
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Morax's body is in the shape of a dragon. He also likes to collect and appreciate antiques. He has lived for more than six thousand years, so he must have a lot of treasures in his collection.
"No."
Zhongli frowned, thought for a moment and then shook his head gently.
"All the moras on the mainland are my blood. I collect antiques just to preserve some traditions in the ever-changing Liyue."
As if he knew what Famas was thinking, the Kimper man tapped his fingertips on the table: "Besides, what do you need this box for?"
"Paimeng plans to prepare a gift for Ningguang, hoping to get a return gift from Lord Tianquan."
Famas stated his purpose without hesitation.
With Zhongli's mastery of Liyue, there is no point in hiding these insignificant things.
What's more, he also "took" the earthly lock left behind from the Jade Pavilion.
But judging from Zhongli's expression, it seems he doesn't know the news yet.
"In that case..."
Zhongli searched in his mind for stores that sold gift boxes, but suddenly felt a palpitation in his heart.
Before Dadalia left, he quietly printed a seal on the other person's back. If the young master was injured, he would feel it.
This executive suffered not only the damage caused by the erosion of the abyss, but also the overdraft of vitality caused by using the evil eye.
If mortals use the power of the abyss regardless of the cost, their life span will be greatly shortened.
"Let's go, maybe you can find the gift box you want in the hands of the debtors among the fools."
Under Famas' doubtful gaze, Zhongli stood up and walked nervously in the direction Dadalia left.