Childe laughed to ease the tense atmosphere.
He started teasing Zhongli.
"Mr. Zhongli is still the same as ever."
"When it comes to paying... or calling someone else to pay, he never looks at the price or his wallet."
Then he said something rather puzzling.
"He actually understands the value of money and the hardships of life."
"But he seems unable to understand that being 'poor' is also a situation that could happen to him..."
"Or rather, he simply cannot imagine himself without money."
When Paimon heard Childe's assessment of Zhongli,
she chimed in as well.
"That's incredible. How has someone like that not starved to death yet?"
Paimon, the designated snarker.
Zhongli: ???
I've got a feeling we're about to get a classic quote screenshot.
Hahahaha, this one will definitely become a new meme.
Hahaha, seriously, how has this Paimon not been beaten to death yet?
After hearing Childe talk so much, Zhongli was a little displeased.
Because he was far too talkative.
"Mr. Childe still loves making jokes, I see."
"All right, the kite purchase went smoothly. There's no need to rest before we move on to the next preparation, is there?"
Zhongli turned to Ying and began discussing the next stage of preparations.
The Rite of Descension required supplies.
It also required manpower.
Near the docks, they could hire some capable helpers.
Zhongli's words clearly carried a hint of sending Childe away.
Childe did not take offense.
He pulled out another pouch of money and handed it to Ying.
"You understand without me saying it, right? Handle the bargaining yourself, and whatever you do, don't let Zhongli get involved."
Guinaifen's livestream.
Seeing the humanoid walking ATM, Childe, give the player another bag of money,
"Guys, isn't it kind of bad for us to keep suspecting him?"
"He keeps giving us money."
Haha, is Little Guizi feeling guilty about taking his money?
Streamer, please remember what you said. This is a pig-butchering scam.
This Mora is burning my hands.
Put it in my pocket. My pocket's nice and cool.
Wait, the Fatui are this rich? He just gives money away?
He gave me money, and he even said my name. He has feelings for me!
However, Guinaifen's guilt vanished the very next second.
Childe watched the three of them leave with a smile.
Then he immediately put on a masterful face-changing act.
One second, he wore a pleasant smile.
The next, his face turned cold.
"Hmm... I arrived a step too late. It seems I missed some interesting information."
Childe stared in the direction where the three had disappeared, his expression dark.
"...Next time, I'll find a better time to appear."
Although Ying was not present for this scene,
the players could see it.
It gave Guinaifen a fright.
"Holy crap, that face change was incredible. He really is up to no good."
"This money? We should take it!"
The streamer has flexible moral standards.
Oh my god, it really is a pig-butchering scam.
Childe doesn't know where the Remains of the Primordial One are either, right? Was he trying to eavesdrop?
I know where they are. They're in the Golden House. Pay me.
"So he wants to trade money for information. Either way, he might profit."
"But we definitely won't lose out."
Paimon, the big blabbermouth, almost spilled everything just now.
Why did I see the Millelith behind Childe saluting in Zhongli's direction?
Does Wangsheng Funeral Parlor have that much status?
You're overthinking it. It's probably just an idle animation.
Ying led Zhongli around, bargaining all the way.
The matter was quickly settled.
When they returned to where they had been earlier,
Childe was still there waiting for news.
"Oh? All taken care of?"
When Childe saw Ying preparing to return the money pouch,
he hurriedly waved it away.
"You don't need to return the rest. Keep it. Those who work for the Fatui will not suffer a loss."
Little Paimon crossed her arms.
"Hmph, do you think such charity can buy me off—when are you giving us the next round of funding?"
Ying rubbed her forehead.
Guinaifen immediately began imitating the guy who always demanded more money.
"Does sir not know that the Traveler is my dearest friend, my sworn brother?"
"You, Emergency Food, care about that?" she said in a pinched voice.
"Sir misunderstands. You need to pay more!"
What the hell do you mean, sir? Damn.
Teyvat has its own Ding Xiu.
Will Paimon run away?
Guys, I want to join the Fatui.
Sir is way too loaded.
Guinaifen could not stand the chat's shamelessness.
"You were bought off by so little money?"
"Mu Yang gave us a whole bag of money too, okay?"
Streamer, stop being stubborn. Mu Yang isn't a real Rich Guy, after all.
I just want to be Rich Guy's dog. I don't care who Rich Guy really is.
The Fatui are a massive organization with an operations budget. How can Mu Yang alone compare?
Over on Mu Yang's side,
he truly had not expected Paimon to be such a genius.
He almost failed to hold back his laughter.
Teyvat's very own guy who demanded more money.
As for Paimon's demand for additional payment,
Childe was very generous.
"Haha, there's one piece of information I want. If you can tell me, I'll open the Northland Bank vault to you for half an hour."
Paimon's eyes instantly turned into Mora.
"What information?!"
Ying immediately pinched her little cheeks.
"No—way—!"
Paimon shook her head and broke free from Ying's hand.
"Huh? Do you know what he wants?"
Ying put her hands on her hips.
What else could the Fatui want?
La Signora had said it outright in Mondstadt.
In an instant, Childe released killing intent.
Mu Yang, hidden in the shadows, countered with sword intent.
He immediately cast Traceless over Ying and Paimon.
Childe was intimidated.
He glanced in Mu Yang's direction.
He saw nothing.
Childe withdrew his killing intent.
"All right, all right. Really, what is Ying talking about?"
"What happened to us? The atmosphere just now was so strange."
Zhongli walked over at that moment as well.
"Next, we need to go to Bubu Pharmacy for the Eternal Offering."
"It is the most famous pharmacy in Liyue Harbor."
He noticed that the atmosphere between Ying and Childe was somewhat off.
"Hm? What's wrong with you two?"
Childe grinned playfully.
"Heh... it's nothing. I was telling them they don't need to return the remaining money."
"Well then, we'll part ways here."
After Childe left,
Paimon quietly said to Ying,
"Ugh... just now, Paimon definitely felt some incredibly terrifying killing intent..."
Ying had felt Childe's killing intent too.
She looked in Mu Yang's direction.
Although no one else seemed to know Mu Yang was nearby,
Ying herself could clearly sense where he was.
"Besides the killing intent, there was something else. Mu Yang helped us."
Paimon nodded.
"The moment I felt that killing intent, it was like something covered me. I felt so safe..."
Holy crap, Mu Yang made a move just now?
Uh, if Ying hadn't said it herself, I almost would've forgotten.
How could you forget that?
Mu Yang is really good at hiding. Neither Zhongli nor Childe has noticed him so far.
Mu Yang followed the three of them to Bubu Pharmacy.
They would be able to meet very soon.
"I wonder how much you can remember about me now?"
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