Genshin Impact: I am the Great General of Liyue

"So, the remaining task is to find a suitable place to conduct the experiments..."

After Paimon finished speaking, Ying pinched her chin and began to think.

"I remember Dadaupa Valley..."

As soon as Ying mentioned Dadaupa Valley, Paimon interrupted her.

"Oh! I remember now, I saw it in Mondstadt... In Dadaupa Valley, the 'Flesh-loving' Hilichurls had a huge pot! It was very sturdy, it should be able to withstand elemental reactions!"

This time it's not that Firelight is mute; it's Paimon, with his external vocal cords, that's preventing Firelight from speaking.

Huiyuan was furious about this: (That damn Paimon, I want to hear Ying's cute voice!)

Not seeing any murderous intent in Huiyuan's eyes, Paimon said to Ying:

"Let's take the samples and set off."

......

The three samples of Noctua stone have slightly different colors, but you can't feel any difference when you touch them.

After Ying collected the samples, the group went outside the city.

Huiyuan released a large cloud and gestured for everyone to sit on it.

Paimon looked at Zhongli with slight confusion: (Mr. Zhongli, aren't you amazed by Sister Lingling's magic?)

Thinking this, Paimon patted his head and then thought: (Oh dear, I'm so stupid. Mr. Zhongli and Sister Lingling are friends... Sister Lingling knows magic, Zhongli must know that, right?)

Flying high in the sky above Mondstadt, Zhongli seemed to be recalling something, and looked at the land of Mondstadt and spoke in a very deep voice.

"It's been a long time since I've set foot in the land of the winds... My Mondstadt friend always brings a few bottles of authentic dandelion wine whenever he comes to Liyue. I must say, the famous wine of the City of Shepherds is indeed much better than the 'Cold-Infused Snake Wine' from Sumeru."

Zhongli's old friend is, of course, our great Barbatos, the best bard Wendy.

"If Zhongli misses this kind of wine, I can give you a few bottles."

Huiyuan took out several bottles of dandelion wine from the Eye of God space.

"No need. Wine tastes better when shared with old friends whom you haven't seen in a long time."

The group chatted and talked until they arrived at their destination.

"That's the big cauldron! But the Hilichurls seem to still be using it... I'm a little embarrassed, but it's better to cut in line...!"

After Paimon finished speaking, Huiyuan rushed up and knocked out all the Hilichurls in no time, then took over the pot.

"Wow... there's even soup inside, Hilichurls have such big appetites."

Looking at the relatively clean soup in the pot, Paimon sighed.

Huiyuan released fire elemental power, igniting the fuel beneath the pot.

"Paimon, you're in charge of remembering the numbers and locations of the three samples. I'll slowly heat the pot with fire element, and call me when you have the results."

After Huiyuan finished speaking, Paimon flew over the pot and began to observe it.

"The brighter and bluer the luster of the mineral, the better its quality. Travelers, please pay attention."

After Zhongli finished speaking, Ying and Paimon began to observe as well.

......

As the fire grew larger, a piece of nephrite stone in the pot underwent a change.

"Wow, that light just now...that was the location of 'Night Stone Number One'!"

As soon as Paimon finished speaking, a group of Hilichurls surrounded him.

"Observe carefully, leave the Hilichurls to me."

Zhongli instantly summoned a spear, then pretended to be very tired and easily dealt with all the Hilichurls.

Next, the "Night Rock No. 2" emitted a light, attracting another group of Hilichurls. Ying also took out her Bladeless Sword and, together with Zhongli, dealt with all the Hilichurls.

After the last piece of "Nocturnal Stone No. 3" emitted its brightest light, Ying ransacked the Hilichurl camp and returned to Liyue Harbor on Hunyuan's clouds.

Fortunately, the pot was big and thick enough. Otherwise, the temperature might not have been high enough, and the pot would have melted into molten iron first.

The group returned to "Jie Cui Xing" and the stone shop owner waved happily when he saw them come back.

"Oh, the master is back. The goods have all been reserved for you. Have you decided? Which one do you want?"

"I need 'Number Three Night Stone'."

"No problem, since you've taken a liking to it, gentlemen, you may take it."

After Ying finished answering, the stone shopkeeper took out the Night Stone marked with "three" and handed it to Paimon.

"Hmm. One case of the 'Night-Stabilizing Stone No. 3' variety, please."

After Zhongli finished speaking, the stone shopkeeper beamed and said, "Alright!"

While rummaging through the goods, the stone boss asked some questions.

"Speaking of which... don't blame me for being nosy, I'm just curious, what brings you gentlemen to request so many top-grade 'Nightstones'?"

Zhongli hesitated for a moment before revealing his purpose.

"Hmm... You may speak freely. It's used to create the equipment for the 'Sending Off the Immortals Ritual'."

"Sending off the immortals...?! Uh, I've heard quite a few rumors lately, but I haven't dared to inquire too much. That, that is, Lord Yan, he really... sigh, unbelievable. Although 'Jie Cui Xing' has declined somewhat, our ancestors have always been blessed by Lord Yan. It is said that two hundred years ago, Lord Yan traveled incognito to the south of the city, got lost, and tasted local snacks, using a jade spoon from 'Jie Cui Xing'... All gone... all gone... sigh, since this is for bidding farewell to Lord Yan, then this box of 'Night-Mooring Stones' will only be half price."

The more he talked, the sadder he became. The seemingly stingy stone shop owner had actually given him a 50% discount. Paimon looked at the stone shop owner with some concern and said:

"Ah, is this really okay...? The boss was so stingy before..."

"Without Lord Yan's blessing, this 'Trade Capital' wouldn't be what it is today. How could a businessman like me earn this kind of money..."

"Waaah... Boss, I'm sure your feelings will reach Prince Yan."

Paimon comforted Stone.

Seeing this, Huiyuan couldn't help but spit out the "Fengda" fruit she had just bought from Fontainebleau.

(Lord Rock is right in front of you!!!)

After mentally grumbling, Huiyuan looked at the Fontainebleau liquor scattered all over the ground and suddenly thought of a lame joke: (Now the imported Fontainebleau liquor I just bought has really become "imported" Fontainebleau.)

Unaware of Huiyuan's commotion, Zhongli comforted the grieving stone owner.

"With the combined efforts of the Liyue Seven Stars and all the down-to-earth merchants, Liyue will surely continue to prosper."

After Zhongli finished speaking, Ying offered a small word of comfort.

After wiping away his tears and thanking everyone, the stone boss put his hands on his hips and rallied his spirits.

"Thank you, gentlemen. Hmm... what's wrong with me? I'm crying and sobbing, and my luck is about to slip away, haha."

It seems the people of Liyue are not entirely unmoved by the passing of the Emperor. It's just that the news is being kept under wraps, and people are still unsure of its veracity. Ningguang and the other seven stars refrained from holding a farewell ceremony to prevent this sudden news from scattering the orderly crowd.

Allowing the news to spread slowly will give the people of Liyue more time to accept the fact, and the society will not instantly fall apart.

Zhongli was aware of this, so he took the initiative to organize a farewell ceremony for himself.