Sal Terrae

On the other side

Qiqi fled the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor as if her life depended on it.

The room was filled with coffins, which she perceived as being prepared for her.

She never wants to come back to such a terrible place!

Bang!

Just then

Qiqi bumped into someone.

The next second

Qiqi was sent flying backwards.

"Ouch."

"Qiqi? Are you alright?"

Just then, a familiar voice came from the other side.

"Ling, Ling Yuan?"

Qiqi looked up at Ling Yuan, confused.

"Hu Tao didn't do anything to you, did she?" Ling Yuan asked after helping Qiqi Qi up.

"That woman is burning hot, she's a devil!" Qiqi said solemnly.

"Is this Qiqi? What an adorable little girl."

"Huh? Zombies have divine eyes too, with ice attributes. Is it for preservation?"

Paimon circled around Qiqi, surprised.

"Hehe, based on my understanding of the sect leader, she wouldn't force anyone."

"I brought Qiqi along this time so that she could learn about the services of the Qiqi Wangsheng Funeral Parlor," Zhongli said with a smile.

"Business? Hmm, Qiqi doesn't want to know. Qiqi just wants to go back," Qiqi said.

Chapter 337 the Salt Dregs

After sending Qiqi back

"Ladies and gentlemen, it's getting late. I look forward to seeing you again next time."

Before parting, Zhongli addressed the crowd.

"Sigh, I have to go now. I don't know when I'll be able to come to Liyue again," Venti said with a sigh.

"I think no one can restrain the carefree wind spirit," Zhongli said with a smile.

"Perhaps."

"Well then, see you next time," Venti said with a smile, before leaving through the Imaginary Space.

Watching the passage slowly close, Zhongli couldn't help but sigh, "I wanted to buy Osmanthus and share wine, but alas, when will my departed friends return?"

Ling Yuan: "..."

You two should just get married, since you were only gone for a few seconds.

"Friend, let's go. I know a nice inn." After thinking for a while, Zhongli said to Ling Yuan.

Yes, Ling Yuan did not leave with Venti and the others.

He stayed overnight in Mondstadt yesterday, so let him experience the guest room in Liyue today.

After arranging Ling Yuan's accommodation.

Zhongli walked alone to the city wall.

Gazing at the distant Lonely Cloud Pavilion.

The sea breeze rises, sweeping away the dust of the world.

"The Rite of Descension is still two days away. What kind of answer will you give me?"

The next day

After saying a word to Zhongli

Ling Yuan and Ranran then left.

Their main goal was to explore Teyvat thoroughly and compete with travelers for treasure chests.

Worth mentioning

Shenhe was also there.

So that's how it is.

He kept the gold coins and raw gems for himself, but gave all the relics to Shenhe.

With the Ark Vimana, everyone went to Mt. Aocang, Jueyun Karst, and Mount Hulao.

At this point, the group arrived at a place where they could not possibly meet by chance.

It's also a great place to get rich.

The Salt Dregs!

Here are two good things: Salt Lamp and Salt Ruler.

How can we not take advantage of this opportunity?

The Travelers have not yet arrived in Liyue, the Salt Dregs Flats are still sealed.

However, this didn't matter to Ling Yuan.

He simply pressed the button on the blue array above.

Immediately

A spatial passage opened

Without hesitation, the group jumped down.

"Here it is?"

After landing, everyone saw several strange statues.

It looks like it's made of salt.

Ignoring him, Ling Yuan walked straight inside.

The others quickly followed.

Soon

Then they arrived at the Salt Lamp.

Upon seeing the Salt Lamp, Ling Yuan carefully wrapped it with a film to prevent the salt from spilling everywhere before throwing it into the King's Treasure.

Buzzing~

Suddenly, several rock slimes sprang from the ground.

It must have been taking away the rock lamp that triggered them.

In response, Ling Yuan calmly took out two talismans.

"True Name? True Lord Du'e!"

After saying that, Ling Yuan threw the Talisman of Du'e in his hand out.

Instantly, immense divine power began to condense.

All rock slimes are frozen.

"Ling Yuan, what kind of ability is this?"

"Oh, I borrowed it from Qiqi. Do you want it? I have another bundle here."

As he spoke, Ling Yuan placed a bundle of about one hundred Talisman of Du'e into Kiana's hand.

Kiana: "Meow meow meow?"

As they ventured deeper into the Salt Dregs, the strangeness of their surroundings became increasingly apparent.

These salt statues look too much like humans.

Crawling, fleeing for one's life, filled with resentment—these are the expressions of various people before their death.

"These are all people, right? How did they all turn into salt?"

Kiana asked.

I walked very carefully, afraid of bumping into these salt people and damaging their bodies.

"From Tianheng in the south to Yaoguang in the east, and Qingce in the north, all places are desolate and the people are suffering. The vast Liyue region cannot find a place of peace."

Ling Yuan glanced around and said.

"This is about a salt lord named Havria during the Liyue Demon God War."

"It is also the earliest story of Liyue."

They talked as they walked.

"Havria is a demon god like Morax and Barbatos."

"However, this demon is different from the other demons. Not only is she weak, but she also naively believes that as long as she gives up before the battle begins, the war will not affect her and her people."

"Foolish. The weak do not seek refuge with the strong, but instead think of living a life of ignominy. They will only become fish to be slaughtered," Laxus said.

"Just as Laxus said, there is no end to yielding over the long years."

"This is what I was just talking about. From the very beginning, Tianheng, Yaoguang, and Qingce's constant concessions caused her to lose all her land."

"So much so that he brought his people to this place called the Salt Dregs to eke out a living," Ling Yuan said.

"I've heard that this demon god, in the end, didn't even have a weapon left to fight his enemies," Shenhe said.

Ling Yuan nodded. "Havria's idea is fine now, but in that chaotic era, it was destined to be eliminated."

Kiana and the others fell silent.

They may sympathize and pity, but they will never approve.

"If this demon god is so weak, why did we come here?" Laxus asked.

"Hmph, that's the most crucial part." Ling Yuan smiled smugly.

He glanced at the Salt Ruler not far away and slowly walked over.

"Havria, the Salt Demon, just as her name suggests, possesses the ability to create salt."

"So her power is salt."

Laxus: "..."

He seems to understand a little.

Ling Yuan's younger brother has his eye on that person's power.

He picked up the Salt Ruler with one hand.

He waved it in his hand once, then threw it directly into the King's Treasure.

"So, what's the use of the two things you collected?"

"The Salt Lamp has an inexhaustible supply of salt."

"Simply put, even if you keep pouring it out, the salt won't decrease."

Laxus: "..."

You're really something.

"And what about the ruler?"