Genshin Impact: Dionysus reigns supreme, all demons retreat!

It really was you, you fishing geezer!

Xu Ning thought to himself, "You make everyone call you Uncle Tian, ​​as if you're afraid people won't know you're the leader of the Seven Stars of Liyue—Tian Shu."

However, despite their inner complaints, they still had to be respectful and polite on the surface.

Xu Ning clasped his hands in a respectful greeting and said, "I wonder what brings you here, Uncle Tian?"

Uncle Tian smiled and waved his hand, "There's no such thing as giving advice; we were just strolling around and chatting casually."

"But..." Uncle Tian stared into Xu Ning's eyes and asked, "...how did you know that Pantarone came to Liyue to open a money exchange?"

Xu Ning took a sip of wine. "Do I have to tell you just because I've seen the plot?"

"You can figure this out with just a little thought. Ningguang, you should talk to Uncle Tian about it!"

Ningguang was taken aback, somewhat confused as to why Xu Ning insisted on having her explain.

However, she had been following Xu Ning around lately, and she knew in her heart that Xu Ning rarely did anything meaningless.

So I calmed down and carefully analyzed what had happened that night.

“This winter envoy named Pantalone seemed to have acted somewhat deliberately just now.”

"In order to quell the conflict between Xu Ning and his guards, he hoped to use Mora to settle the incident at the gate. This was something that could be done by simply assigning a follower, so why deliberately display so much money in front of everyone?"

"Judging from the circumstances at the time, the envoy did not show any intention or desire to flaunt his wealth. That is to say, he deliberately let the people of Liyue around him see his great wealth so that he could gain an advantageous position in subsequent business dealings."

Ningguang paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Once you figure that out, it's easy to guess."

"I think unless it's Liyue's Huishan Hall that's planning to auction off the Layered Rock Abyss, then his purpose in showing off his strong financial resources is quite obvious."

Uncle Tian laughed, "The glass and jade of the Layered Rock Abyss is the economic lifeline of Liyue. How could we possibly contract it out to someone else? Did you figure all this out yourself?"

Ningguang nodded, then suddenly exclaimed "Ah!" as if she had just thought of something.

"I think the emergence of Beidou at that time just gave him a good opportunity to open the money box in public."

"But even if Beidou doesn't come, it might not matter. He might have the guards deliberately drop the money box or something. In any case, by making such a big show, he will definitely try his best to show off his funds to the merchants of Liyue Harbor."

Uncle Tian nodded. "You're right. So, since this Pantarone might have ill intentions in opening a money exchange here, should the Liyue Seven Stars agree to his request?"

"Why wouldn't we agree?" Ningguang asked in surprise. "He's willing to give us Liyue's merchants his wealth to help our port prosper. How could we not accept it?"

Uncle Tian said meaningfully, "But you also have to consider that the Mora they've dropped might be poisoned bait, and swallowing it could be fatal!"

Ningguang smiled.

"Uncle Tian, ​​Mora isn't poisonous; it's people's hearts that are poisonous. If we bring Mora and use it wrong, it'll be poison bait; if we use it right, it'll be an absolute asset. I don't think our Seven Stars of Liyue are that useless, are they?"

Uncle Tian paused for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter.

"Yes, the Seven Stars are still somewhat useful. Thank you for chatting with me. I'm really happy to see you all tonight."

After saying that, Uncle Tian walked away happily with his hands behind his back.

Seeing that Ningguang was a little confused by Tian Shu's laughter, Xu Ning walked over and happily patted Ningguang on the shoulder.

"Congratulations! It seems even the Seven Stars of Liyue have high hopes for your abilities!"

Big Yellow, who had been listening quietly the whole time, perked up immediately upon hearing Xu Ning's words.

"What? That person just now was one of the Seven Stars of Liyue?"

Xu Ning laughed and said, "What? Haven't we been calling him Tian Shu, Tian Shu all this time? Who else could this be but Tian Shu from Liyue?"

After her initial surprise, Ningguang was filled with gratitude.

It turns out that Xu Ning had already guessed the other party's identity, which is why he asked me to answer Tian Shu Xing's question.

Looking at Ningguang's expression, Xu Ning could feel the excitement in her heart.

"Alright, it was just a brief encounter with an important person, don't get too excited. We still have a long way to go!"

"But thinking about it now, there is something really exciting to be had. We've worked so hard for so many days, why don't we go and divide up the money first!"

It started a few days ago when I applied for this stall with the help of the young master of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce.

In just over ten days, Xu Ning and his group's small stall earned nearly ten million yuan.

Even the most popular shops near Yujingtai wouldn't dare say they could earn that many Mora in a month, let alone in just over ten days.

Xu Ning was also decisive when it came to dividing the money.

The revenue is split 31/31, with one share for Beidou, one share for Ningguang, and one share for Dahuang.

Ningguang had already firmly resolved to stand guard for Xu Ning in Liyue and to trample the Seven Kingdoms underfoot, so she readily accepted her share.

Dahuang, however, was very uneasy.

Looking at the huge pile of Mora in front of him, he said with a wry smile, "I feel like all I did was buy some wine jars and do some odd jobs. For such a small contribution, I'm suddenly getting so much money. I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep tonight."

Xu Ning laughed heartily, patted Da Huang on the shoulder and said, "Brother Da Huang, don't say that. Since we're doing business together, we'll share the profits and the hardships. What's rightfully yours is yours, just take it."

Da Huang twirled a golden Mora on his fingers and sighed, "This business is actually all your doing. Ningguang is a bit better off; with her around, our wine sells faster. But me? I'm really dispensable..."

Xu Ning took the empty bowl in front of Da Huang and poured him a full bowl of wine.

“Brother Huang, if you really feel uneasy about taking this money, I’d like to tell you some of my ulterior motives.”

Xu Ning said seriously, "I have absolutely no interest in business matters, as you know. Beidou is actually not much different from me."

"As for Ningguang, she has more important things to do in the future. So you'll have to manage this wine business from now on."

"And I can also say this in advance: you can't just take this money for nothing. I hope that after you become a tycoon in Liyue Harbor through this business, you can use this money to make good connections and build your own network of relationships."

"And then one day when Ningguang needs you, you can help her wholeheartedly."

At this moment, the four of them sat around the table that Qingyi had just made in the Dust-Hidden Cave.

Da Huang felt as if the bowl of wine in front of him weighed ten pounds, and it was very difficult to lift it.

"You mean, running for the Seven Stars?"