How Could Taking Your Own Money Be Called Greed?

"Towards the stars... thank you..."

Another day that Katheryne didn't finish her sentence.

"All the quests for today are finally done! I'm getting a little hungry. Traveler, have you decided what to eat tonight? Hehe." Paimon hovered in mid-air, excitedly stomping his little feet, his hands restlessly placed in front of his chest.

"Paimon, we've already spent 500,000 Mora on food this month. If we keep eating like this, we'll be starving and will have to rely on Xiangling's experimental dishes from now on." Ying rubbed her forehead, deliberately putting on a worried look.

"Ugh, then, then I'd better not!" Paimon waved his hands repeatedly, looking terrified. "Last time she made spicy mashed potatoes with Slime Jueyun Chili sauce, it gave me a stomachache for a whole day... Besides, spending so much Mora isn't entirely my fault! It's all because Liyue's food is too delicious that I ate so much, hmph!"

Ying looked at Paimon with doting eyes and gave in. "Alright, alright, it's not entirely Paimon's fault. This is the first time this month. How about I take you to Wanmin Restaurant for dinner today?"

"Wow~ I get to eat Xiangling's cooking again? Hehe, Traveler, you're the best to me!" Paimon instantly shook off his gloom and was as happy as a child.

Just as the two were about to depart, Katheryne's gentle voice suddenly came from behind them. "Traveler, please wait. If you are currently short of money, there is a very lucrative private commission here, specifically designated for you."

"Me?" Ying pointed to herself, somewhat surprised.

"That's right. The client didn't go into details, only specifically entrusting the task to you. You can check the specifics yourself."

As Katheryne spoke, she handed over a neatly written letter of authorization.

Paimon eagerly stepped forward, took the letter, and whispered, "Missing Person Request. The client, Morning Star, has a child who has gone missing near the Chasm. He requests a powerful adventurer to accompany him to the Chasm to find the child. For details, please visit the Northland Bank in person. Reward... one, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand... how much?! A whole million Mora?!"

Paimon saw the last number, raised his voice sharply, and jumped up in surprise.

Ying took the letter and checked the amount and the contents of the request again. After confirming that it was indeed one million Mora and that the request was just a simple missing person request, a look of surprise appeared on her face.

"Traveler, Traveler, let's not delay, let's set off now!" Paimon grabbed Ying's sleeve impatiently, full of energy, wishing he could fly to their destination immediately.

Looking at her, Ying teased softly, "What's wrong? You were just thinking about Wanmin Restaurant, and now you're not hungry at all?"

"Hmph! First, I'll make a fortune, then I'll feast!" Paimon raised his little face, full of confidence. "Once I get this million Mora, I'm going to eat my fill! I'll eat all the Adeptus' Temptation Over the Wall' I can!"

She was happily envisioning her future career as a rice cooker when she turned around and found Ying standing there, deep in thought.

"W-what's wrong? What are you thinking about? Is there a problem with this request?" Paimon quickly moved closer and asked in a low voice.

"Something's fishy, Qi Yi. Why would you spend so much money to specifically commission me to take on this job? Secondly, the details of the commission are very limited, and it requires us to meet at the Northland Bank. I suspect this might be related to the Fatui."

"Um... maybe it's because you're so famous in Liyue that people specifically seek you out? Besides, the Northland Bank doesn't necessarily mean it's just the Fatui causing trouble! Let's go meet this client named ' Morning Star ' and ask her everything in person!"

"That's true. Let's go, Paimon, let's go take a look at the Northland Bank."

"Yay! Mora Mora, here we come!"

"Mora Mora, here I come~" Xing Su hummed happily as she arrived at the counter of the Northern Bank.

Whether it was a fee for babysitting the young Childe, or guilt over his reckless actions in Liyue that indirectly harmed the children in the Chasm, Tartaglia waved his hand and handed Xingsu ten million Mora as operational funds.

Meanwhile, Xing Xu, the boss, generously offered one million Mora to the Traveler for help.

Hmm? You're asking about the remaining money?

Isn't that all your own money? How can that be called greed?

Xingsu withdrew the full amount of one million Mora from the Northland Bank in advance and stood quietly outside the gate to wait. With nothing to do, he took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Vlad, Fatui guards on duty.

"Brother, you've been corresponding with her for so long, how come there's been no real progress? You could at least ask her to meet up." As someone with experience, Xingsu could tell the situation between the two of them at a glance.

Vlad blushed slightly, his tone tinged with shyness and trepidation. "But... wouldn't it be too abrupt to bother them like this?"

"What are you afraid of?" Xingsu patted his shoulder. "The fact that she's willing to write so many letters to you means she definitely has some feelings for you too. As someone who's been there, I can tell you with certainty: if you like her, go for it! My love and I started our relationship because of a letter."

A glimmer of light appeared in Vlad's eyes, but he couldn't help but hesitate. "But brother... we're both from the Fatui, can we really have such a stable relationship?"

"What's wrong with the Fatui? Who said Fatui can't fall in love? My partner and I are both Fatui, and we have quite a few kids!"

"Huh... huh? Really? Brother, which Harbinger do you work for that's treating you so well?"

"My ' The Knave,' Arlecchino, well... she's been very kind to me."

"That's wonderful..." Vlad said with envy, then subconsciously lowered his voice and leaned closer to Xingsu to whisper gossip, "Speaking of which, I've heard rumors that ' The Knave ' Arlecchino has found someone she loves? Maybe... that's why she tacitly allows us to be in a relationship?"

"Hmm... maybe?" Xingsu's lips curled up to the sky.

He composed himself and patted Vlad on the shoulder earnestly. "Alright, brother, I won't say anything more. Take that step bravely, treat her sincerely, and that's the best thing you can do."

Vlad's eyes hardened completely. "You're lucky, brother. You're right. No matter what, I have to take that step. Thank you."

Xingsu smiled and raised her hand to encourage him. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of two figures approaching in the distance. She then waved goodbye, saying, "Ah, my guests have arrived. I won't chat any longer."

He waved to Vlad, stepped forward to meet him, and his gaze fell on the approaching blond traveler and the white summon beside him.

"Hello, I presume you two are the Traveler and Paimon?"

Paimon and down and said, "That's right! You're the one from the quest... Morning Star?"

"That's me." Xingsu nodded and smiled, stepping aside to make way for the bank entrance. "It's too noisy and crowded outside, so we can't discuss the details inside."