The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [176]

"You’re not suitable?" Lumine asked, puzzled. "Did you have an argument with this person?"

"Don’t worry. I’m great at resolving conflicts." Lumine puffed out her chest confidently, volunteering herself.

"No."

Zhongli shook his head with a faint smile. "We didn’t quarrel. It’s simply that, in my current state, I’m not the right person to visit this friend of mine."

He explained, "The one who keeps the Bell of Cleansing Dust is an old friend of mine—Granny Ping. She’s often near Yujing Terrace. If you ask her, she’ll know why you’ve come."

"Granny Ping, got it. But are you sure you don’t want to come with us?" Lumine pressed.

Zhongli shook his head again.

"Sounds like you owe her money and don’t want to face her," Lumine muttered under her breath.

"Given Zhongli’s habits, that’s... plausible," Paimon added with a nod.

"Enough talk. You’d best set off soon," Zhongli said, his tone firm. "I’ll wait for you at the place we prepared for the Rite of Parting. Bring the bell there once you’ve obtained it."

"Alright!" Lumine turned to Jia Changjiang. "Let’s go!"

"Sure."

Jia Changjiang stretched his legs, then followed Lumine. They bid Zhongli farewell and quickly departed, their voices carrying faintly back as they walked.

"So, Jax, what were you up to earlier? You weren’t picking a fight, were you?"

"Not at all. It was a proper sparring session. Quite an enjoyable one, actually. Speaking of which, did anything interesting happen while you were preparing for the Rite of Parting?"

"Of course! We bought noctilucous jade, gathered glaze lilies, made incense... Oh, and we learned that Zhongli never checks prices when shopping."

"Exactly! He just casually says things like ‘I’ll take them all!’"

"Ahahaha~ Well, with his status, he probably doesn’t worry about money. And if he did need to pay, I’m sure he could find someone to foot the bill."

"Wait, does that mean Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is super rich? If I joined as a consultant, would I make a fortune too?"

"Stop thinking about Mora all the time, Traveler!"

"Hey, I think about cute girls and delicious food too, okay? Don’t slander me, Paimon!"

Amid their cheerful bickering, Jia Changjiang and Lumine made their way back to Liyue and eventually reached Yujing Terrace.

After asking around for a while, they finally located Granny Ping.

When they approached her, they saw a kind-faced elderly woman with glasses standing beside a small tea stall, gazing at the glaze lilies planted nearby.

"Excuse me," Lumine greeted politely, stepping closer. "Are you Granny Ping?"

"Hm?"

Granny Ping turned toward them, her expression warm and her tone unhurried. "Young ones, are you here to admire the flowers too?"

She sighed wistfully. "It’s a shame these flowers are nearing their end. Once, there was a tale that glaze lilies had souls. They would bloom or wither depending on the words they heard. But now… ah."

"So, the glaze lilies wilt because of gossip?" Paimon asked curiously.

"Who can say…" Granny Ping sighed again. "These days, some blame the Fatui. Others say it’s because something in the sea has awakened. Still, others claim it’s a scheme by the Qixing themselves."

She shook her head. "But enough about that. Young ones, what brings you to me?"

Jia Changjiang spoke up. "We were sent to borrow the Bell of Cleansing Dust from you."

"The Bell of Cleansing Dust, is it? I see…" Granny Ping smiled faintly. "There’s not much an old woman like me has to offer young people anymore."

She chuckled. "That bell isn’t really mine. It belonged to an old friend who left it with me long ago. I was young and vain then, and I begged him to let me keep it. He relented, but he told me something before he left."

Her smile grew as she looked at the group. "He said that if anyone ever came to borrow the bell, I shouldn’t hesitate to lend it."

She tapped her waist lightly. "But at my age, finding it might take a bit of effort."

Lumine quickly knelt beside her, supporting her arm. "Granny, let us help you find it! We’re great at finding things!"

Lumine flexed her arm with a determined grin.

Granny Ping laughed warmly as she sat down. "Thank you, dear, but don’t worry. I didn’t place the bell too far away."

"Granny, you live in Yujing Terrace? That must mean you’re super rich!" Paimon exclaimed, wide-eyed.

"Ahahaha~" Granny Ping chuckled. "No, my dear. I couldn’t afford a house in the city. Do you see that pot over there?"

She gestured toward a plain teapot on the table. "Everything I own is inside that pot."

"Everything?" Paimon leaned closer in curiosity.

Lumine smirked. "Paimon, you’re small enough. Why don’t you go in and take a look?"

"I can’t fit in there!" Paimon stomped her foot indignantly. "Why would you even think I could?!"

"Just take off the lid and peek inside!"

"Hehehe…" Granny Ping chuckled again. "Well, the bell is indeed inside the pot. Go on, take a look for yourselves."

"Huh?"

Paimon muttered skeptically, "How can everything be inside a teapot…"

Lumine leaned closer, noticing a faint shimmer within the lid. Curious, she reached out and touched it.

In an instant, she felt herself being pulled in.

"Ahhh!" Lumine yelped as the pot’s suction drew her inside. Reflexively, she grabbed Paimon’s leg, dragging them both in.

They vanished with a scream, leaving Jia Changjiang standing beside the table. Strangely, none of the Liyue locals seemed to notice their disappearance, as if they had entered another realm entirely.

Granny Ping turned her amused gaze to Jia Changjiang.

"Young man… aren’t you going to join them inside to search for the bell?"

Jia Changjiang shook his head. "No, I’m just curious. How many Adepti still remain in Liyue? After all, it seems I’ve stumbled upon yet another one."

"Hehehe…" Granny Ping’s laughter was slow and gentle. "I’m just an old woman who enjoys the liveliness of Yujing Terrace. I set up this little tea stall to offer travelers a cup of warm tea."

Her gaze softened as she added, "Still, it’s remarkable. You’ve managed to persuade some of my old friends to enter Liyue and see it for themselves."

Jia Changjiang grinned, showing his teeth. "This is the land of the God of Contracts. Of course, contracts are the way to go."

He laughed. "Sure, it’s a bit of a trick, but even a wager with an Adeptus counts as a contract. Lucky for me, I won."

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