Almost Forgot About Saving Your Dad

"Hmm, Bai Ye, my spiritual energy is almost depleted. I'll rest for now until I get a new Floating Life Stone."

"Please rest, Teacher. Once I finish things here, I'll obtain a new Floating Life Stone."

Bai Ye said to his teacher.

Afterward, He and Yelan walked out of the labyrinth.

By the time Bai Ye and Yelan emerged, the sky was already bright.

Even though they had taken many shortcuts within the labyrinth map, it was already morning by the time they got out.

Bai Ye picked up the mechanism diagram from the ground.

"This thing is really good. In the future, when I capture Treasure Hoarders outside Liyue Harbor, I won't need to tie them up with ropes anymore. This way, I can capture more Treasure Hoarders."

He tucked the mechanism diagram into his embrace.

After passing through the labyrinth, this mechanism now belonged to him.

When this mechanism was first created, the adeptus who made it didn't intend to keep it for themselves. Instead, they chose to let whoever cleared it within the time limit become its owner.

Of course, Yelan, having come out with him, had usage rights second only to his. As long as he didn't object, she could operate the mechanism too.

With this mechanism diagram in his possession, it would be very useful whether as a prison for capturing people or as a temporary control mechanism for enemies.

Those Debt Collectors, Mirror Maidens, and other Fatui soldiers had all been imprisoned by Bai Ye within this labyrinth map.

Moreover, This mechanism was of a different type from the mechanical arts taught by his teacher. Learning this could provide him with new insights into his own mechanical arts.

As Bai Ye was envisioning a bright future, Yelan couldn't help but say, "Your wish is nice, but don't think about it for now."

"Why?"

"Most of the Treasure Hoarders have already fled. According to the intelligence I've gathered, the largest groups have already started heading to Mondstadt or Sumeru. Even if you search the wilderness now, you won't find any Treasure Hoarders."

Hearing this, Bai Ye's expression turned bitter.

It's over.

What will he use to generate income in the future?

Hillichurls and Slimes at the Ministry of Civil Affairs didn't bring in much money, and they didn't have stolen goods like Treasure Hoarders for extra income.

Seeing Bai Ye's worried look, Yelan pursed her lips.

Finally, she couldn't help but say to Bai Ye, "Actually, besides Treasure Hoarders, there's another type of person in the wilderness."

"Are you talking about the Fatui? But those people can't be taken to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to collect bounties."

Currently, Liyue and the Fatui maintained a superficial cooperation. The Fatui's actions were clandestine. Killing them in secret was normal, but bringing it into the open would cause diplomatic issues between the two nations.

The Ministry of Civil Affairs would definitely not accept them.

"You can come to me to exchange them for money. Come to me, and I'll take every Fatui member."

Yelan said to Bai Ye.

"Really? That's great!"

Bai Ye was overjoyed upon hearing Yelan's words.

However, he still asked Yelan with some doubt:

"But, do you need that many Fatui on your end?"

"Yes, every Fatui member is a source of information, so of course I need them."

Yelan said indifferently, crossing her arms and turning her face away.

This money would be difficult to approve.

But in the future, if she interrogated each Fatui member more thoroughly, she could always extract some useful information, and then the money would be easier to obtain.

"Oh, I see."

"Right, you need to be careful. The strength of the Fatui Harbingers is not comparable to these Debt Collectors. You absolutely must not go looking for trouble with them."

"Don't worry, I know about the Harbingers. I don't have a guaranteed victory against them."

As the two were talking, on the road not far away, a short-haired young man was walking towards them.

As he walked, he held a book in his hands and kept reading it.

Seeing him, Bai Ye couldn't help but chuckle.

He bent down, picked up a stone from the ground, and threw it towards Xingqiu.

However, just as the stone was about to hit near Xingqiu, Xingqiu instantly slung the book onto his back, braced himself, and dodged the stone with a backflip.

Then, he drew his longsword from his waist, activated his Hydro abilities, And shattered the stone with a flash of blue light.

After finishing, Xingqiu immediately assumed a defensive stance.

"Who's there?"

"It's me. Walking and reading a book first thing in the morning, aren't you afraid you'll fall into a pit?"

Then, he saw Bai Ye.

He immediately relaxed.

"Even if there were a pit, I could react in time."

Xingqiu walked over, saying with a wry smile, "You, why are you here so early?"

"I was handling some matters here last night," Bai Ye explained to Xingqiu.

"Oh, oh."

Xingqiu nodded in understanding.

Bai Ye was a bounty hunter, so it was natural for him to frequent the wilds of Liyue searching for his 'prey'.

And at this moment, He saw Yelan standing to the side.

A look of confusion reappeared on his face.

"We meet again, Young Master Xingqiu," Yelan said with a smile.

"You're the one from yesterday?"

Xingqiu looked at her face, confused for a moment, then recognized Yelan.

Yelan replied with a smile, "Yes, I'm the one who went to sell fans yesterday. At that time, we went there to investigate matters concerning the Fatui..."

However, Her words trailed off halfway through.

Yelan turned her head to look at Bai Ye.

Bai Ye also turned his head to look at her at this moment.

"Wait, we almost forgot, there's still something that needs to be dealt with!"

Bai Ye and Yelan looked at each other simultaneously, then said in unison.

"It should still be in time! Let's go, quickly!"

Bai Ye urged.

Yelan nodded.

"Mm."

Xingqiu, listening from the side, was a bit confused, so he curiously asked the two of them, "Huh? What needs to be dealt with? Is there anything I can help with?"

"The Fatui have set an ambush on Tianheng Mountain, and we need to rescue someone."

Seeing Yelan already starting to mobilize her elemental power, Bai Ye explained to Xingqiu.

"Then I'll go with you."

Seeing that Yelan had already departed, Xingqiu immediately declared he would go with Bai Ye.

"Coincidentally, this matter also concerns you, so your presence will be a great help."

Bai Ye nodded.

"Concerns me?"

Xingqiu looked bewildered upon hearing Bai Ye's words.

"Yes, the ones ambushed are your father and your brother."

"..."

Xingqiu said nothing more and immediately sprang into action.