Preparing the Rite of Descension, Wild Wallet-Bro Childe

["The Two of Them"]

[Alright, alright, so you don't consider the one who eats the most a person, huh?]

[It's good enough that they didn't give the white flying pet a new nickname.]

The three of them walked into a private room at the Liuli Pavilion.

A handsome man was brewing tea.

His facial features were distinct, as exquisite as a sculpture.

His gaze was deep, as if it held endless wisdom and authority.

His demeanor was very elegant.

A simple act of tasting tea revealed his extraordinary taste.

Guinaifen saw Zhongli.

She exclaimed in surprise, "OMG, so many handsome guys, everyone."

"It's over, I'm surrounded by handsome guys."

"It's a shame I only love Mu Yang, so I'll leave these for you all."

[Can't believe Xiao Guizi is quite devoted]

[Don't like adult men? Then I'll take him]

[Is miHoYo planning to take all my salary?]

[Every move and gesture exudes elegance]

[Elegance, never goes out of style]

[Clearly a sophisticated person]

[Why isn't his waist showing? I'm going to die if I can't lick his waist]

[What kind of XP is the person above?]

[So handsome, so handsome, so handsome]

[Slurp slurp slurp slurp]

"They gave him a close-up specifically, I think a key character is about to appear."

"Yo."

Childe entered, greeting them.

Zhongli, from the main seat, gestured for them to sit with a 'please' motion.

"Let me introduce you, this friend is someone from 'the streets'."

"Mr. Zhongli, the guest consultant of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor."

Ying heard this and asked, "'The streets'?"

Childe nodded, smiling as he explained.

"Yes, in Liyue, businesses like the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor always have to get involved in some 'underworld' dealings."

"And we, the Fatui, have always liked to associate with these... friends who walk in the shadows."

[Could he be from the mafia?]

[Add a cat and he'd be the perfect Liyue godfather, he's got the vibe down]

[Is the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor some kind of assassin organization?]

Paimon fell into thought after Childe's introduction.

"Walking... in the shadows..."

"'The streets'... shadows... sending people to their rest..."

"Wow! Could it be that the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor organization is..."

Zhongli nodded, "Just as you suspect."

Paimon recoiled in fright.

Then, as if remembering something, she leaned into Ying's ear.

"Could Mu Yang also be from the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor?"

Ying gave a confused look, "Huh?"

Paimon began to analyze.

"See, when we were in Mondstadt, didn't Amber say something?"

"Mu Yang might be part of a Liyue mercenary group, and the commissions he takes are all..."

Paimon made a throat-slitting gesture.

"Cut, resolved with a sword."

As soon as Guinaifen heard Mu Yang's name, she perked up.

"You're telling me, you're really telling me."

"This is totally something from the underworld."

[Top-tier assassin, is it tied to the plot again?]

[Takes money, solves problems, damn!]

[Another twist?]

[Who's lying? I'm so confused.]

Lumine frowned.

She felt Paimon was misinterpreting things.

Wasn't Mu Yang an Immortal?

Why would he need to do this kind of dirty work?

If Mu Yang could hear Lumine's thoughts at that moment, He would definitely tell her.

I really do have to do it.

This is how the world corrects itself, otherwise, where would I get my money.

Meanwhile, Zhongli's expression shifted slightly upon hearing Mu Yang's name.

"You guys know Mu Yang too?"

Paimon tugged hard at Lumine's collar.

"See... they really are assassins!"

Zhongli motioned for Paimon to calm down.

"Young friend, you've misunderstood. Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is an organization that handles funeral rites, aiming to send people off peacefully."

This time, Paimon was speechless. "Huh?"

Childe burst into laughter beside them.

"Hahaha, mistaking Mr. Zhongli for an assassin."

"While it's true that many of my Fatui friends are assassins, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor isn't in that line of work, at least not openly."

A fierce glint flashed in Childe's eyes.

"As for that person named Mu Yang, I can't say for sure..."

Lumine retorted, "You were the one deliberately using words to lead us to think that, weren't you?"

Childe shrugged. "Was I?"

Paimon patted her chest. "You scared me to death..."

"Speaking of which, does Zhongli also know Mu Yang?"

Zhongli let out a soft "Mm."

"We met by chance on the road to Qiaoying Village a few years ago."

"His understanding of tea ceremony and sword dao was very profound, so we chatted for a while."

Guinaifen opened the HoYoLAB interactive map on her phone.

She searched the map for a while.

"Where is Qiaoying Village?"

[I know, Chasm.]

"Then where is Chasm?"

[It's in Liyue.]

[Are we done yet?]

[Just say yes or no.]

[It's probably an unreleased area.]

"Hurry up and unlock the new map, I want to see my husband's hometown."

As soon as Mu Yang was mentioned, Lumine wanted to learn more about him.

Before she could ask, Childe interrupted.

"Mr. Zhongli, let's discuss business first. The food will get cold soon."

Lumine could tell that Childe's tone was a bit unfriendly.

'Is it because of Mu Yang?'

Since the host had said so.

Zhongli turned the conversation back.

He talked about the "Rite of Descension."

Only through this ritual.

Could Lumine possibly see the "Remains of the Primordial One."

The few of them were discussing plans inside.

Mu Yang was idle and bored.

He was lying on the roof, watching Guinaifen's livestream.

With the system's concealment ability, even Zhongli couldn't detect his presence nearby.

In front of Zhongli, Childe couldn't make any sly moves.

He would let Lumine handle it herself.

But that old man could really make things up.

"Ran into me on the road."

Why didn't he say I was the one selling you sesame oil?

After a long while.

The group finally reached an agreement.

Lumine agreed to help Zhongli prepare for the Rite of Descension.

They arrived on the main street.

Zhongli asked Lumine for her views on Liyue.

Lumine replied, "Mondstadt is very free, but Liyue is still better."

[High EQ]

[Well-read in 'Emotional Intelligence']

[She's aced it all]

Afterward, the two walked and talked along the way.

Discussing the Rite of Descension.

Mu Yang followed them from the shadows.

Until Lumine collected the Noctilucous Jade, incense, and the All-Gone Dust.

Honestly, he really wanted to go out and see Aping.

But he held back.

To avoid getting sentimental and hurting himself again.

They would meet sooner or later anyway.

Subsequently, Lumine continued to prepare the kites.

After a friendly exchange.

Lumine and the players gained a certain understanding of the personalities of the various Archons.

With the matter settled.

"Alright, Granny Shan, I'll take these pre-ordered goods now. As for the remaining payment..."

Lumine and Paimon had been preparing things along the way.

Hearing this sentence made them fearful.

[Hahaha, Lumine has PTSD from this]

[It's over, we have to pay again]

"Little friend, do you have any Mora on you?"

Childe suddenly appeared from the side.

"As for the remaining payment... I'll pay it."

"Oh, it's Childe."

Guinaifen felt like laughing every time she saw Childe now.

She thought he was being treated like a sucker.

"Hahaha, family, the sucker is here to give money again."

"Hello, your wallet has arrived, please check it."

"Ah! It's the wallet!"

"A walking wallet, he really is, I'm crying."

"ATM!"

"He's truly willful with his money."

"Can you keep me, rich guy? I can be your dog."

"What do you mean, taking money and being a dog? You're hogging all the benefits, aren't you?"

Guinaifen exclaimed, "6, you guys are the ones who go crazy."

Ying stood with her hands on her hips, looking at the suddenly appearing Childe.

"Were you ambushing us?"

Childe, of course, wouldn't admit it.

"Haha, how could that be? I just happened to be passing by."

Mu Yang chuckled.

What a coincidence, just passing by.

That little Fatui girl.

She ran off to report as soon as she saw Lumine and the others return to Liyue Harbor.

You must have been following us the whole way.

Mu Yang certainly wouldn't stop the Fatui's actions.

He wouldn't do anything right now.

His reappearance...

had to be at Bubu Pharmacy.

It had to be in front of Changheng.