"So, where are you going next? Are you continuing on to Inazuma?"
After watching the entire ritual of sending off immortals, Jiang Mu looked at Ying and Paimon and asked them a question.
"Next..."
Ying thought for a moment, then shook her head.
"Next, I plan to go back to Mondstadt."
"Back to Mondstadt?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu had a better understanding, but he still looked at Ying and asked.
"Um."
Ying nodded gently.
“Amber told me the other day that she found a blond man near Mondstadt, who might be my brother…”
Looking at Jiang Mu, Ying frowned.
"I plan to... go back and take a look first..."
"Blonde man?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu understood.
It should be Daines Reeb...
That "End of Light" of Kanriah.
Regarding Daines Reeb's identity, the original Genshin Impact storyline didn't mention it much, but it's likely true that he was Sora's travel companion...
………………
Looking into Ying's eyes, Jiang Mu smiled and nodded.
"Alright, let's go back to Mondstadt together then. I also want to see Seele and Blackie..."
"Um."
Ying smiled and nodded, then thought for a moment and said.
"Oh, right, that..."
Seeing Ying's unusually hesitant and reluctant-to-speak manner, Jiang Mu smiled.
"Speak, what is it?"
“Um… Paimon said she wants to stay in Liyue for a few more days…”
"Hey! You were the one who said it!"
Paimon stood with his hands on his hips, looking disgruntled.
“Great, perfect timing. I’ll take care of things at my farm during this time.”
As he spoke, Jiang Mu smiled.
"Take advantage of this time and go explore Liyue properly. Trust me, you won't be disappointed."
"That's right!"
Suddenly, Ying seemed to remember something, looked at Jiang Mu, and said somewhat embarrassedly.
"Because...Paimon and I still don't have a place to live, so..."
"It's okay. If you're tired, you can come to my house to rest for a while."
Jiang Mu waved his hand and said.
"Yay!"
Paimon exclaimed excitedly.
………………
After saying goodbye to Ying and Paimon, Jiang Mu thought for a moment and then went to the Hall of Rebirth.
"Young friend Jiang Mu, what brings you here today? Why do you have time to sit for a while?"
The old gatekeeper, Zhong Li, looked at Jiang Mu with some curiosity.
"Uh... I'm here to see Walnut."
Jiang Mu looked at Zhong Li and said.
"Looking for Hall Master Hu..."
Upon hearing this, Zhongli smiled and pointed towards the interior of the Hall of Rebirth.
"Master Hu is inside. You'll see when you go."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu nodded and walked into the Hall of Rebirth.
"One customer, two customers, three customers..."
Looking through the recent account books of the Rebirth Hall, Hu Tao sighed helplessly.
"Business has been so tough lately, it's been so hard to make money..."
"What kind of business?"
Jiang Mu tiptoed up behind Hu Tao and, taking advantage of her inattention, gently patted her shoulder and said...
"yeeeee~~~~~"
Hu Tao was startled and whirled around, pulling out a... homa staff from behind her back, raising it high to swing it down...
Upon seeing that the person who came was Jiang Mu, he stopped what he was doing, casually tossed the staff aside, and said irritably.
"Hey you, what are you doing here?"
"What, shouldn't I be here?"
Seeing Jiang Mu's nonchalant attitude, Hu Tao was immediately furious and pushed him away repeatedly, saying...
"Of course you shouldn't! The Hall of Rebirth is... cough cough, anyway, you shouldn't have come..."
As she spoke, Hu Tao's nose tingled with emotion, and she said...
"What if... what if one day you really... then... that's when... ouch!"
Jiang Mu gently tapped Hu Tao's forehead and said with a smile.
"What are you talking about? I'm perfectly fine, I'm not going to die anytime soon!"
"Oh, I don't care!"
Seeing that she couldn't persuade Jiang Mu, Hu Tao simply put her hands on her hips and said in a spoiled manner.
"Anyway, I told you, you're not allowed to come here. Someone, show him out!"
Upon hearing the commotion, the guests and waiters who had come over bowed to Jiang Mu, who was confronting Hu Tao, and then left without looking back, completely disregarding the hall master's orders, much to Hu Tao's astonishment.
"Hey! I'm talking!"
Seeing her chauffeured servants "betray" her, Hu Tao's heart sank, and her gaze towards Jiang Mu became somewhat strange.
"Tell me, you bastard, when did you infiltrate our Hall of Rebirth with your people?!"
"What are you thinking about!"
Jiang Mu said helplessly.
"Fine, you'd better come out with me."
With that, Jiang Mu took Hu Tao's hand and walked out.
"Hey, wait a minute!"
When Jiang Mu took her hand, Hu Tao was taken aback at first, but after realizing Jiang Mu's intention, she quickly shook off his hand and said.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing that something was wrong with Hu Tao, Jiang Mu was also taken aback and quickly asked.
"You heard it just now, didn't you..."
Walnut slowly lowered her head and said.
"Business at the funeral parlor has been declining day by day lately. If this continues..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu smiled and said.
"What, is the Rebirth Hall so big and powerful that it's afraid of going bankrupt?"
"If we consider the previous expenses, it wouldn't be a big deal, but..."
Suddenly, Hu Tao put on a mournful face and said...
"But, for some reason, bills kept arriving at the Rebirth Hall, and they were all in the name of Zhongli!"
"Cough cough cough..."
Jiang Mu coughed a few times after being choked, but he was thinking to himself.
"As expected of you, Zhongli!"
"By the way, where did Zhongli incur these debts?"
Jiang Mu asked curiously.
"There are hundreds of thousands of Mora in tips for Mr. Yun, the most expensive thrush in the flower and bird market, and the finest tea..."
Hu Tao listed them off one by one as if they were his own treasures, but by the end, he was completely dejected...
"Hmm... If this continues, perhaps the Hall of Rebirth will really go out of business... How am I supposed to face my grandfather and the other ancestors..."
Seemingly having found someone to confide in, Hu Tao poured out all her thoughts.
"Um... how about... I give you some money to help you pay off your debts first?"
Jiang Mu thought for a moment and then offered his suggestion.
"Of course not!"
Hu Tao waved her hand, refusing repeatedly.
"Although Zhongli owes a lot of debt, Wangsheng Hall is still able to repay it for now. I'm just worried about the future..."
"Um... how about..."
After thinking about it again, Jiang Mu looked up and joked.
"How about we get married? That way, your debts will become joint debts between husband and wife, and we can pay them off together?"
(For plot purposes, please refrain from criticism if you disagree.)
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