"The Wangsheng Funeral Parlor has no interest in who assassinated the Geo Archon. We simply hope that tradition will not be forgotten."
On the street, Zhongli spoke to Lumine and Paimon.
"Then what are the Fatui plotting by approaching the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor?" Lumine asked.
"I am not concerned with the Fatui's schemes. I only know that the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor wishes to hold the rite of parting, and the Fatui will fund it. That is enough."
"Come, let us prepare the items needed for the rite of parting."
"The first is top-quality Noctilucous jade."
"Since this rite of parting is for Rex Lapis, only jade objects carved from the finest Noctilucous jade will be fitting."
With that, Zhongli led Lumine to the Jade Mystery.
The Jade Mystery was a long-established business in Liyue, dealing in everything from stone gambling to the sale and crafting of jade objects.
The Jade Mystery had been passed down for generations. Its current owner was Shitou, a plump young man.
"Do you have any superior Noctilucous jade? It must be at least Illumination-grade."
Zhongli stepped forward and asked.
"Illumination-grade?"
The moment Shitou heard that, he knew a big sale had come his way.
"Yes, but I have three varieties of Noctilucous jade here. Which would you... like?"
"Three varieties?"
"Hmm..."
Zhongli pondered for a moment. "I'll take them all!"
"Hey!"
At those words, Paimon and Lumine immediately grew anxious.
"That's way too rash! You'll get what's coming to you if you keep shopping like that!"
"If we don't need that much, we should save where we can! Mora doesn't appear out of thin air!"
"Uh..."
Paimon's complaint made Zhongli freeze for a moment, but he quickly recovered.
He spread his hands. "Considering Mora in everything you do is tantamount to letting Mora tie your