The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [238]

"Eh?"

Hearing Jia Changjiang and Lumine’s words, Mona blinked in surprise.

These two might have inscrutable destinies and an air of unreliability about them…

But perhaps, unexpectedly, they were genuinely good people.

Still doubtful, Mona summoned her Hydro astrolabe, letting its shimmering surface reflect her thoughts. Yet once again, the future surrounding them appeared indistinct and blurred.

When they returned to Boss Zhu, his face lit up upon seeing the jade ring. “Yes, that’s it! I thought I’d never see it again!”

His relief was followed by a peculiar statement: “If I’d lost the 253rd ring my mother gave me, I really wouldn’t know how to face her.”

“?”

The group exchanged confused looks.

Even Jia Changjiang was momentarily dumbfounded. This particular character wasn’t one he remembered clearly, given how little screen time he had.

“Boss Zhu, if you don’t mind me asking… is your family wealthy?” Jia Changjiang ventured.

“Well, that’s a bit of a misunderstanding. My family owns three jade mines,” Boss Zhu explained with a hint of exasperation. “My mother, eager for me to find a good wife, had over 500 pieces of jade jewelry made as family heirlooms. This ring is one of them, and I keep it with me all the time.”

“…You’re that rich, yet you run a roadside inn? And why not choose a better location if you have that kind of money?” Lumine asked, utterly baffled.

Over 500 jade heirlooms? Three jade mines?

Was this man here to experience the life of the common folk?

“Inheriting the family business too early can get dull…” Boss Zhu said with a shrug. “Anyway, here’s the promised reward—please take it.”

Paimon’s eyes gleamed as she stared at the pouch of 20,000 Mora. Mona, having received the reward, hesitated for a moment, glancing back at Jia Changjiang and Lumine. She seemed uneasy about keeping it all to herself.

“Well then, let’s get ready to head to Mondstadt,” Mona began, only to be interrupted by a loud gurgle.

Her face reddened as she clutched her stomach, looking visibly uncomfortable.

Boss Zhu appeared to recall something. “Ah, you’ve probably gone a day or two without food, haven’t you? Because you don’t have enough—”

“Ahhh!” Mona interrupted with a panicked shout. “That’s not true at all! By the way! On the road to Mondstadt, there’s Wangshu Inn. The food there is delicious—we should head there for a meal!”

Mona quickly turned and began leading the way, clearly eager to escape the awkward conversation.

“Wait, you’re treating us to a meal?” Paimon asked, eyes sparkling. “Wow, you’re a good person after all!”

She hesitated for a moment before adding, “But Mona, be careful when ordering…”

“Huh?” Mona looked back in confusion. “Careful about what?”

“Is Mona really treating us?” Lumine chimed in, raising a thumbs-up. “Don’t worry—I’m great at ordering food! And I know Wangshu Inn well; the owner there is wonderful!”

“Let’s hurry, then,” Mona said, walking ahead quickly, her pace betraying her hunger.

As Lumine darted forward to catch up, Paimon lingered behind with a worried expression. “Mr. Jax, do you think the Traveler will bankrupt Mona with just one meal? She’s been known to eat… a lot…”

Jia Changjiang chuckled. “Don’t worry. Paimon, you and Lumine can order whatever you like—I’ll cover the bill.”

“Really?!” Paimon beamed, twirling in excitement. “I’ll let the Traveler know right away!”

With that settled, the group made their way to Wangshu Inn.

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The inn was bustling with travelers and merchants, pausing to rest and enjoy the inn’s renowned cuisine.

The group found a table inside, and a waitress approached to take their order.

“Mona, since you’re treating us, we can order whatever we want, right?” Paimon asked eagerly.

“Of course! As your temporary master, I’m very generous. But make sure to finish everything—we shouldn’t waste food,” Mona said, trying to maintain her dignity.

The waitress began listing some of the inn’s signature dishes, such as Golden Shrimp Balls, Vegetarian Abalone, and Crab Roe Tofu. Even the descriptions alone were enough to make one’s mouth water.

“They all sound delicious,” Lumine said with a grin, glancing at Mona. “We’ll take them all!”

“All… all of them?!” Mona exclaimed, wide-eyed. “There are only four of us—three and a half, really! Isn’t that too much?”

“Paimon’s not a half-person!” Paimon huffed, stamping her tiny foot. “And I haven’t even ordered what I want yet! Let’s see… Squirrel Fish, Sweet Madame, Jewel Soup, and Crystal Shrimp!”

She rattled off her list before turning to Mona. “What about you? Are you ordering anything?”

“I… uh… how much would all this cost?” Mona asked nervously, clutching her purse.

The waitress quickly calculated. “It’ll be about 20,000 Mora.”

“Then… I’ll just have a bowl of plain noodles,” Mona said quietly, clearly trying to conserve her funds.

As Mona fretted over the cost, Jia Changjiang discreetly got up and walked toward the counter to settle the bill.

Meanwhile, Lumine, noticing Mona’s reaction, whispered to the waitress and added a few dishes that she thought Mona might enjoy. She then gestured toward Jia Changjiang to let the waitress know he was covering everything.

The waitress smiled knowingly and left to prepare their order.

“Mona, I’ve been curious since earlier,” Paimon said as they waited. “Are you… broke?”

Mona bristled. “It’s not about something as vulgar as Mora! Astrologists must dedicate themselves to studying the stars. If we let mundane matters cloud our minds, our judgments will falter. Using Mora to indulge in excessive desires is even more… base.”

At that moment, her stomach growled loudly again, undercutting her lecture. Mona slumped in her seat, muttering, “And it’s dangerous to overindulge…”

Soon, Jia Changjiang returned, and the waitress began bringing out the dishes.

“Wait… isn’t this more than what we ordered?” Mona asked, eyes darting to her purse as she clutched it protectively.

“Relax and eat. I’m not about to let a hungry girl who hasn’t eaten in two days pay for this meal,” Jia Changjiang said, leaning his elbows on the table. “The extra dishes were picked for you—courtesy of Lumine and Paimon. It’s not a purchase; it’s a gift, so it’s within your principles, right?”

“Exactly!” Lumine added. “Take a look—do these seem like dishes you’d like?”

“If not, I can whip something up myself! My cooking’s pretty great!”

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