Genshin Impact: Dionysus reigns supreme, all demons retreat!

Upon seeing this, Beidou's eyes widened in astonishment.

The little girl reached out and tugged at Xu Ning's sleeve, pointing at the slime balloon and asking a question.

"Xu Ning, did you see that? This is the first time I've ever seen a flying slime!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone around couldn't help but look at Beidou.

The bound, ferocious man even forgot to struggle, staring blankly at Beidou and whimpering.

"Whose little brat is this! Your focus is way off! I'm a grown man who's been kidnapped, and all you care about is that flying silly ball!"

In other words, his mouth was gagged, otherwise he would have shouted these words out at Beidou with all his might.

Xu Ning rubbed Beidou's head and laughed, "This is the first time I've ever seen one like this. I don't know how they caught it."

"Shopkeeper, what is this?" Phil Goddette asked, pointing at the fierce-looking man with a puzzled expression.

The shopkeeper glanced at them and said, "Oh, they were robbed on the way. We beat them up and kidnapped them along the way."

"Why not hand him over to Qianyan Army?"

The shopkeeper laughed and said, "According to his companions, he seems to have a knack for cooking, so we brought him over to give it a try. If he doesn't do a good job, we'll just send it to the Thousand Rock Army to claim credit."

Phil Gaudette nodded. "I'll go and call Zhen Qiang to come and move the things."

After taking two steps, he turned back.

"Oh, I forgot to mention, these two kids have been waiting for you for ages; they want to talk to you about wine business."

The shopkeeper looked up and saw Xu Ning and Bei Dou standing on the steps.

His face showed no surprise or mockery, displaying excellent manners.

And he introduced himself first, just as he would a real businessman.

"Hello, gentlemen. My name is Huai'an. May I ask what kind of business you two would like to discuss?"

Xu Ning cupped his hands in greeting and replied politely, "My name is Xu Ning, and this is my younger sister, Beidou. Judging from the layout of the Wangshu Inn built by Manager Huai'an, I know that you have put a lot of effort into this place."

"Once the inn is fully completed, I'm afraid it will replace Stone Gate and become the main gateway to Liyue, the first barrier and a landmark building."

When Huai'an heard Xu Ning mention "gateway" and "barrier," his eyes flickered several times before he quickly said modestly, "You flatter me, you flatter me."

Xu Ning continued, "However, as an inn, besides a comfortable place to rest, food and drink are also very important."

"I think you've found a good cook, boss. Now that the food problem is solved, how about you consider my brewed wine?"

Huai'an laughed heartily.

“Then I’ll give it a try. If it’s really good wine, I’ll definitely recommend it to passing merchants, so they won’t keep saying that Liyue people only know tea and not wine…”

"I definitely won't let you down." Xu Ning had absolute confidence in the wine gourd.

Huai'an took an empty bowl, and Xu Ning slowly filled it with wine, gesturing for Huai'an to try it.

After taking a sip, Huai'an exclaimed, "The aroma is so strong that I doubt any of the Mondstadt wines that Godette brought can compare."

Perhaps realizing he had made a slip of the tongue, Huai'an added, "Of course, I didn't mean that Mondstadt's wine is bad. Well, it's a completely different kind of wine from yours. Of course, I prefer yours."

Xu Ning smiled and held out one palm, asking, "So, does this mean our deal can go through?"

Huai'an gently tapped Xu Ning's small palm. "Of course it can be done."

Huai'an pointed to a large jar next to the stove.

“These jars cost 100,000 Mora each. We split the profits 50/50. If you give away one jar, you can take away 50,000 Mora.”

"This is a deposit of 20,000 Mora. Can you send over one jar tomorrow?"

Upon hearing this, Beidou opened its mouth as if to say something.

Xu Ning gently squeezed her palm, and Bei Dou immediately shut her mouth.

Xu Ning took the small money bag handed to him by Huai'an without opening it.

He simply pointed to the jar and said, "We don't have such a big jar at home. When my elders come to pick me up later, I'll take an empty jar with me and bring it to you tomorrow."

Upon hearing Xu Ning's request, Huai'an agreed without hesitation and turned to instruct Awei, who was standing to the side, to help Xu Ning carry the items onto the boat later.

This skinny guy, Awei, is single.

"Boss, you should just ask Sha Qiang to move! The boss's wife just fired me. I figured I've already spent almost all my wages, so let's part ways amicably. I'm leaving now."

Then he simply swaggered out.

Ah Wei's performance in front of Xu Ning and the other person left Huai'an feeling quite embarrassed.

"You can come find me or Gordet later, and we'll arrange for Zhen Qiang to help you move."

Xu Ning reached out and easily lifted the wine jar by its handle.

"I carried it myself without needing anyone to help me."

Xu Ning asked Huai'an, "The business is over. I have a small question for you. Where do you usually buy your daily clothes and other necessities?"

Huai'an pointed north.

"After leaving my inn, cross the bridge and you'll find a tea stall where people can rest."

"If you go a little further ahead, you'll see a shed with a general store that sells all kinds of goods all day long. You can go there and have a look."

Xu Ning cupped his hands in thanks, "Thanks! We'll go take a look around now."

After taking a few steps with Beidou in his hand, Xu Ning suddenly remembered something, turned around and asked, "Shopkeeper, are you and Mrs. Godette husband and wife?"

Huai'an was taken aback. "Goldette is my wife!"

"But according to Mondstadt custom, shouldn't you call her Phil? Why do you always call her Gordest so formally? Doesn't she get angry with you?"

Huai'an awkwardly scratched his head, "Ah, well... it's because when we first met, uh, I got used to calling him that, and it's hard to change, haha!"

Xu Ning nodded in understanding, turned around, and pulled Beidou down the steps, heading north.

Huai'an stood still, staring at Xu Ning's retreating figure, his brows slightly furrowed.

It seemed like there was something she just couldn't figure out.

Until they saw the skinny Ah Wei, who had just quit his job, with his hands in his sleeves, intentionally or unintentionally trailing behind Xu Ning and Bei Dou, the two children.

He finally came to his senses, and his face gradually turned gloomy.

The tea stall was in a very obvious location, and Xu Ning and Bei Dou found it easily.

The gazebo can be seen in the distance.

Only then did Beidou ask the question that he hadn't said before.

"Xu Ning, why didn't you just take the gourd and pour a jar for him? That would have saved you the trouble of carrying it back and forth."

Xu Ning held her little hand and said with a smile, "When you're out and about, don't flaunt your wealth. It's a lesson from our ancestors."

"With just the two of us kids, having two extra Mora might attract unwanted attention, let alone having a gourd that can continuously produce fine wine."

Seeing Beidou nod somewhat bewildered, Xu Ning sighed.

"To live peacefully in this world, one must either possess overwhelming military power or overwhelming influence. Of course, the most comfortable life is to have both, and that is the direction we should strive for in the future."

The direction of BeiDou is quite clear.

"My current goal is you. Once I surpass you, I'll think about other things."

Xu Ning took a sip of his drink and laughed heartily, "You've worked so hard!"

"Everything in the world, from the most unusual items, is for sale!"

The cries of Wanhuotong reached over, and Beidou pulled Xu Ning along, hurrying a few steps to get closer.

"What do you sell here?" Beidou asked curiously.

Wanhuotong laughed heartily.

"As long as it's a daily necessity, there's nothing you can't buy here, only things you haven't thought of."

Upon hearing this familiar boast, Xu Ning almost spat out his drink from laughing.

Here it comes, here it comes, the True Lord who has nothing!