Mondstadt City, Dandelion Street.
Li Qiuzhi and Kaeya, whose simple disguise concealed his identity, entered a small tavern called the Flower of Flame, while Acting Grand Master Jean and Lisa waited a short distance outside.
This was the contact location Christie had given Li Qiuzhi.
"Welcome. What would you two like to drink?" Business at this little tavern was much worse than at the Cat's Tail Tavern or the Angel's Share.
The young bartender in a black vest asked as he wiped a glass.
"I..." Li Qiuzhi paused for several seconds before continuing, "am looking for Christie."
The code phrase Li Qiuzhi and Christie had agreed upon was simple: "I am looking for Christie," but with a pause of several seconds after "I."
The young bartender gave him a somewhat surprised look, set down the glass in his hand, and nodded.
"All right. Please wait a moment."
The bartender turned and headed upstairs. On his face, which Li Qiuzhi could no longer see, the corners of his mouth curled into a smile.
Hmph, he finally came looking. Christie, it's time for your revenge!
Like Christie, Sculaciman was a Fatui operative. This little tavern was a disposable base, generally used as bait to draw the attention of interested parties.
Just a while ago, for instance, Christie had said he wanted to use it to ambush someone who had gotten the better of him.
Barring any surprises, that would be the young man who had just arrived. He had even brought a companion. He was cautious, but not cautious enough!
To make their gatherings more discreet, these Fatui operatives rotated between several rendezvous points within Mondstadt City, waiting for the Inspector General to come and assign their missions. Today, this happened to be the spot.
Aside from the Inspector General, all three