Riding Hu Tao's Spirit Vehicle

The next morning, Xiao was already gone.

Bai Ye had slept incredibly soundly, even more so than in his own bed.

It was mainly because Ganyu was by his side. As a Qilin, a half-Adeptal Beast, the aura her body emitted while she slept was truly comforting to someone like Bai Ye, who cultivated Adeptal Arts, providing a comfort that came from the very core of his being.

It allowed Bai Ye to recover his energy thoroughly.

Bai Ye looked at the note Xiao had left. It stated that he had departed and that if there was anything, they could find him at Wangshu Inn.

Ganyu woke up shortly after.

Yawning, she stretched.

"Ah~"

Her arms stretched high, showcasing her graceful figure.

She had slept so comfortably.

Just as she could make Bai Ye sleep comfortably, Bai Ye's aura also made Ganyu feel as though she had returned to Mt. Aocang.

Coupled with Bai Ye playing sleep-inducing music for her.

Ganyu had also achieved an excellent night's sleep.

She felt as if she had shed a heavy shell, feeling light and refreshed.

"It would be great if I could sleep like this a few more times. Ah..."

She said subconsciously.

However, after saying this, she remembered that Bai Ye was right beside her. She immediately pulled her arm back, her face flushing as red as a cooked shrimp.

"Um..."

What had she just said!

Did she seem too embarrassing?

Bai Ye was only a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy!

But being around him, his aura was so relaxing.

Ganyu hadn't thought about romantic matters; she just felt incredibly comfortable when she was with Bai Ye.

She wanted to stay longer.

Seeing her shy expression, Bai Ye quickly said:

"Xiao has already left. Let's go get something to eat and then continue with our mission."

"Mhm, mhm."

Ganyu nodded quickly.

Bai Ye began to look around.

The bento he had brought earlier was lost during the battle, so now they could only eat some wild game.

Bai Ye was now somewhat looking forward to the appearance of the Treasure Hoarders.

Before, in the wilderness, he had relied on the 'selfless generosity' of the Treasure Hoarders to feed himself.

After searching for a few Sunsettias, Bai Ye brought them back.

Seeing that they were Sunsettias, Ganyu breathed a sigh of relief.

That's good.

Eating these wouldn't make her gain weight.

While eating, Ganyu said to Bai Ye, "The Demon-Queller has already investigated this area up to Wangshu Inn. There's no need to investigate the monsters or Archon ruins above anymore, and the path is also mostly clear. I think we can head to Wangshu Inn to rest before continuing our mission."

"Okay."

Bai Ye agreed with Ganyu's assessment.

Ganyu's part of the investigation was almost complete thanks to Xiao. As for his own part, there was no need for further investigation; it was all about starting from the main objective and there was nothing more to look at.

After eating a few Sunsettias and feeling somewhat full, the two prepared to head north towards Wangshu Inn.

They returned to the main road.

Walking with their heads down.

With their stamina replenished, they walked briskly.

Ganyu and Bai Ye walked, feeling a comfortable aura and full of energy.

However, Bai Ye found it quite boring.

"It would be great if someone with a car could give us a ride right now,"

Bai Ye couldn't help but say to Ganyu.

"How is that possible? What kind of vehicle would happen to pass by at this time?"

Ganyu chuckled and replied upon hearing Bai Ye's words.

"Yeah, how could it be such a coincidence..." Bai Ye wanted to nod in agreement.

But halfway through nodding, he heard a rumbling sound.

Wasn't that the sound of his own car's engine?

Bai Ye turned his gaze backward.

Ganyu also turned her head.

And then, in their line of sight, a car was approaching with an extremely arrogant posture.

The arrogance included, but was not limited to, weaving back and forth, drifting around corners, speeding, and driving in an 'S' pattern.

It was as arrogant as could be.

Fortunately, there weren't many people around this early in the morning, or something might have happened.

Bai Ye was extremely familiar with the owner of this car.

"Hu Tao, stop the car!"

He shouted at the vehicle.

Hearing his shout, the car, which was currently performing a Spirit Vehicle drift, immediately stopped.

"This is?"

Ganyu asked Bai Ye.

"The director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, she's also a good friend of mine. I even made this car myself."

"I see."

Ganyu nodded.

Then, the two of them walked over.

When they reached the Spirit Vehicle, Hu Tao got out of the car.

Seeing Bai Ye and Ganyu, she said in surprise:

"Wow, what a coincidence! What are you two doing out here so early in the morning? Did you spend the whole night outdoors?"

Bai Ye nodded. "Yeah, we were investigating the land in Guili Plains last night, so we didn't go back. Next, we're heading north to Wangshu Inn, and then all the way to the border of Stone Gate and Mondstadt. What about you, where are you headed?"

He wanted to see if he could get a ride.

"Ah? Such a coincidence?"

Upon hearing Bai Ye's words, Hu Tao immediately exclaimed in surprise.

"I also received a commission from that side, asking me to pick up some adventurers and bring them back to Liyue Harbor. Bai Ye, do you want to come with me?"

Well, that's convenient, Bai Ye thought to himself.

"That would be great, naturally."

Bai Ye nodded happily.

Ganyu felt a little regretful that she couldn't continue traveling with Bai Ye, but thinking that Bai Ye might not have rested enough, she decided it was better to take care of him.

The two of them immediately got into the car.

Bai Ye looked around the car he had modified.

Inside, Hu Tao had also made various decorations.

Many Wangsheng Funeral Parlor ornaments were hung up, and the back of the car was filled with many yellow and white flowers.

On top of the flowers were several coffins.

"These coffins haven't been used yet. If you guys get tired, you can rest inside," Hu Tao said to Bai Ye, noticing his gaze fixed on the coffins.

"No, thank you."

Even Ganyu and Bai Ye weren't as unfazed by death as Hu Tao.

"As you wish."

Seeing Bai Ye and Ganyu's reaction, Hu Tao shrugged.

She returned to the driver's seat.

"Come on, Bai Ye, take a look at my driving skills now! I've been practicing diligently recently."

Practicing diligently? Bai Ye thought back to Hu Tao's driving earlier.

"I know you're eager for Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's business, but no matter how slow business gets, we can't just create business by crashing into things on the road," he said sincerely to Hu Tao.

Hearing Bai Ye's words, Ganyu let out a chuckle.

Hu Tao lightly tapped Bai Ye's shoulder with her small fist a few times before saying to him, "Hey, hey, hey, if your driving skills aren't good, they aren't good. You don't have to say it like that. I know I haven't practiced enough, so I only drive like this when there's no one around. I'll naturally slow down when people are present."

"Mhm."

Bai Ye nodded.

The three of them immediately got into the driver's seats.

Since there was no gear shift designed, Bai Ye had connected the passenger and driver seats together to save trouble. The three of them sat in a straight line.

Hu Tao started the car.

As she started it, she asked Bai Ye, "Oh right, Bai Ye, what do you think our Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's business vehicle is still missing? Do you think anything else needs to be added?"

"Added?"

Bai Ye thought for a moment.

"Perhaps some music? If we played some music while driving the Spirit Vehicle, it might have a better effect."

Hearing Bai Ye's words, Hu Tao immediately nodded.

"Exactly, exactly. Bai Ye, you must have some kind of automaton that can record sound, right? Sell it to me. Later, I'll go record some music and play it when transporting people. For example, I'll go find Xinyan and ask her to record some songs."

"Xinyan makes rock music, right? I meant we should get some more solemn music."

Hearing Hu Tao's idea, both Ganyu and Bai Ye were a bit speechless.

"Is that so..."

Hu Tao pondered for a moment, then admitted, "In that case, Bai Ye, you'll have to help me with the songs and stuff. We'll figure out the price later, and I'll pay you back."

"Mhm, mhm."

Hearing Hu Tao say this, Bai Ye felt like he had made another small profit and was very happy.

At the same time, He was also ready.

Shouldn't the matter of the car's music player be put on the agenda?

He wondered when he could ask Yun Jin to record some opera and Liu Tiezui to record some storytelling.

Heh heh...

Bai Ye once again imagined himself making money.

Ganyu looked at Hu Tao.

Hu Tao started the car at this moment.

As she drove, she complained, "This guy, he's good at everything, except he's just obsessed with money. He acts like he's seeing his own father when he sees Mora. I'm thinking, if he likes Mora so much, why isn't he Geo-aligned, but Anemo? As long as he can earn Mora, he's extremely happy. And he's also very frugal with himself; besides buying Floating Stones, he doesn't have any wasteful hobbies."

"Floating Stones, Bai Ye needs Floating Stones."

Ganyu silently noted this down.

If she had the chance, she would help look for them too.

At this moment, Bai Ye reacted. Fearing that Hu Tao would say more about Floating Stones and make Ganyu suspicious, he quickly said, "Speaking of which, isn't the Stone Gate area guarded by the Millelith? Why would several adventurers die there at the same time?"

"That, I'm also a bit puzzled about."

Hearing Bai Ye's question, Hu Tao agreed.

"There are garrisons near the Stone Gate, so there shouldn't be any large monsters around. So, how those adventurers died is indeed a very strange thing."

As she said this, her tone became excited.

"If we go over now, could we perhaps play the part of a famous detective?"