"Whew, that hit the spot!"
After finishing her food, Beidou leaned back in her chair, freely pulled out her flask, and took a swig, looking utterly at ease.
"Xiangling's cooking never disappoints. I feel alive again after eating it. She's wonderful when she isn't making me taste-test new dishes made with Slime condensate!"
Hu Tao gave Xiangling, who was stir-frying inside Wanmin Restaurant, a thumbs-up.
"If I head to the docks now, the Alcor should be back. Then I still need to finalize tomorrow morning's freight arrangements with those chambers of commerce, so I'll be off!"
Beidou stood up to say goodbye.
"All right. See you, Beidou!" Li Qiuzhi said, waving.
Watching Beidou's departing figure disappear around a street corner, Keqing took out a small towel she carried with her and wiped her mouth.
She looked at Li Qiuzhi and said:
"You did the most work today. Sorry for the trouble. Lately, the first group of Treasure Hoarders we brought under our control has been gradually growing.
"If there are too many of them, those original dozen or so members might not be able to keep them in line. In a few days, I'd like you to put a Command Spell on everyone who doesn't have one yet."
Naturally, Li Qiuzhi would not refuse. He readily agreed:
"Of course. We should finish what we started, after all."
"Yes, and thank you in advance for the effort!"
A smile appeared on Keqing's fair face.
[Keqing felt affection toward you. Gained 280 Friendship points. Current Friendship level: Lv.7 (40/700)]
"It's nothing!"
Looking at the Friendship notification that popped up, Li Qiuzhi felt quite satisfied too.
"No. Even though we're close friends, I can't ask you to help for free, especially when you're working for Liyue Harbor."
Keqing rested a hand