Chapter 172

After all, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor has been passed down for so many generations. Not to mention being rich enough to rival a country, it is also very rich.

Although they occasionally perform funerals and do some losing business, such as burying some poor people at a very low cost, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is still very rich in general.

But since Regarding Regarding Zhongli, this nameless Adeptus who usually sees the head but not the tail, has been wandering in Does Does Liyue for a long time, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's savings can't hold up.

"This isn't enough for Regarding Regarding Zhongli's one-week consumption," Mu Yang said coldly.

?? Don't say such cruel facts!

Feeling Hu Tao's full of resentment, Regarding Regarding Zhongli also touched his nose embarrassedly, then said calmly: "Director, please rest assured. Our expenses during this time will be paid by Tartaglia.

Moreover, this friend of mine is different from me!"

"I hope so!" Hu Tao looked deeply at Zhong Kui, who was laughing on the side.

She didn't believe anything Regarding Regarding Zhongli said, but what could she do? Of course, she chose to accept it.

"On this point, I can guarantee it. Moreover, if one day in the future you go to Fontaine to negotiate with the Hydro Archon, you can bring this Mr. Zhong Kui. He is a relative of Fontaine's Chief Justice!" Mu Yang also interjected at this time……

"What? Zhong Kui and Fontaine's Chief Justice Neuvillette are relatives?" Hu Tao was stunned upon hearing this, looking at Zhong Kui full of anticipation.

Not only Hu Tao, but even Regarding Regarding Zhongli and Zhong Kui looked at Mu Yang full of doubts.

Neuvillette is Azhdaha's relative? How did they not know?

Only when Mu Yang said the word "Water" lightly, the two realized instantly.

Among them, Zhong Kui was also excited: "If Mu Yang is right, that Neuvillette is indeed my relative."

Although Neuvillette should be the second-generation Dragon Sovereign, he is still his relative. Well, there were disputes between the initial Dragon Sovereigns, but on many occasions, they were indeed relatives.

Perhaps he could find an opportunity to meet that Neuvillette.

"You didn't lie to me before?" Hu Tao was also shocked now. If Zhong Kui and Neuvillette are really relatives, she might really be able to see the Hydro Archon and conduct business negotiations with the other party.

You have to give some face to relatives, right?

Sometimes when doing business, what you look at is not ability and the quality of goods, but human relationships.

Fontaine must also have a funeral industry. If their Wangsheng Funeral Parlor wants to open there, they must need connections.

That Neuvillette belongs to a very hard connection.

"Although I haven't seen that Chief Justice, I have heard that Neuvillette seems to be a very impartial person," Regarding Regarding Zhongli saw Hu Tao like this and couldn't help but remind her.

"In many ways, it's quite similar to Regarding Regarding Zhongli," Mu Yang smiled.

He had seen some comparative fan-made works. Not to mention, Neuvillette and Regarding Regarding Zhongli are really very similar.

"If there is a need, I can go to Fontaine with you to see that Neuvillette!" Hearing Mu Yang say that Neuvillette and Regarding Regarding Zhongli are very similar, Zhong Kui became more and more interested.

This made Regarding Regarding Zhongli raise his eyebrows. What's there to see?

My true self is standing right in front of you. Doggy, you've changed!

"Aha, then thank you, Consultant Zhong Kui!" Hu Tao patted Zhong Kui on the shoulder with satisfaction.

It seems this Zhong Kui is completely different from Regarding Regarding Zhongli, knowing how to solve problems for her, the Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. Pretty good!

Hmm, I'm optimistic about you! Zhong Kui!

And facing Hu Tao's behavior, Zhong Kui didn't have any dissatisfaction. When not affected by erosion, his personality is actually quite good, and he is very tolerant of people.

Moreover, Hu Tao's personality not only didn't make him hate it, but he liked it very much.

Having such a director in the future seems quite good.

Mu Yang was imagining some scenes in his heart: one day in the future, Hu Tao taking Regarding Regarding Zhongli and Zhong Kui to Fontaine to negotiate, and the Hydro Archon Furina being scared and trembling.

o(TヘTo) Are you sure this isn't to attack Fontaine, or destroy Fontaine, but to negotiate?

And just for a Wangsheng Funeral Parlor?

This life seems to have more and more "judgment" potential!

Even if Furina really has a second personality, it probably won't be enough to beat them, right?

"Alright, I won't chat with you two for now. I heard there was an earthquake near Nantian Sect, so I need to go over and take a look. If anyone has died, I'll need to collect their remains."

"I won't be in Does Does Liyue Harbor for the next two days, so I'll leave the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor to you two consultants." Hu Tao seemed to recall something and turned to Mu Yang: "Mu Yang, we're friends now, so you can't refuse me when I come looking for you later!"

After saying this, Hu Tao didn't wait for anyone to react and skipped away.

"The Director's personality is a bit flighty; please don't take offense," Regarding Regarding Zhongli said with a helpless expression as he watched Hu Tao leave.

"I can understand how you feel. This Director Hu likely guessed some of our identities, yet she maintains this attitude—it is truly commendable," Zhong Kui said with approval.

He disliked humans being overly respectful toward him; it made interaction difficult, and if he were to integrate into human life, that would be meaningless.

Becoming a consultant for the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor was actually quite nice.

It was just that the funeral parlor's financial situation might not be great, so he couldn't spend money recklessly in the future.

However, he also knew some of Morax's personality; this guy was never constrained by the price of Mora.

He spent Mora quite lavishly.

It seemed he would have to go earn some Mora himself.

"I actually find this Director Hu quite interesting. With a little polishing, she could join the chat group."

"It would be livelier that way." Mu Yang felt the chat group hadn't been lively enough lately.

It was understandable, after all, besides the gods, most people in the chat group were adepti.

Most people were actually quite reserved.

This was the time when people like Seeing Seeing Keqing and Hu Tao were needed to liven up the atmosphere.

"Since I can't add too much of a burden to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, it seems I'll have to exchange some Mora." As Zhong Kui spoke, a large amount of Geo energy gathered in his hands, and in a moment, two Noctilucous Jades appeared: "This should be enough for us to use for a while."

"Ordinary Noctilucous Jade is about 100 Mora per gram. These two pieces weigh at least five kilograms, which is about 500, 00 Mora."

"However, since these are Noctilucous Jades created by you, their quality and purity are incomparable to ordinary ones. Selling them for two million Mora shouldn't be a problem," Regarding Regarding Zhongli said, nodding as he looked at the two pieces.

He had his own principles and wouldn't hand-craft Mora for his own spending.

But he wouldn't stop Azhdaha from making money this way.

After all, he had to eat too, and these ores were in high demand in Does Does Liyue. Even if Azhdaha directly conjured a large amount of Noctilucous Jade, it wouldn't have any negative impact on Does Does Liyue.

"That's not even enough for your daily expenses when you're in the mood," Mu Yang said, feeling a bit speechless.

"By the way, when do you plan to head to Sumeru?" Seeing Mu Yang like this, Regarding Regarding Zhongli quickly asked.

Currently, their overall speed of purifying the Abyss was a bit slow and needed to be expanded. The process of Mu Yang obtaining the Gnosis was the process of increasing their purification capabilities.

Naturally, Regarding Regarding Zhongli hoped Mu Yang could get the Gnosis sooner.

That way, they could purify more.

Even if a Lesser Lord Kusanali appeared to compete with them, in Regarding Regarding Zhongli's view, it was nothing.

Moreover, the situation in Sumeru was so rotten that it was time to resolve it.

"In a few days..." Mu Yang shook his head slightly: "I need to go see the Forbidden Knowledge first."

"I'm not sure yet if I have the ability to purify Forbidden Knowledge."

"Don't forget, King Deshret perished because of Forbidden Knowledge, and even the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's passing was related to it. If I can't solve the Forbidden Knowledge and end up being contaminated by it myself, then the continent of Teyvat will fall into crisis."

Regarding Regarding Zhongli nodded slightly upon hearing this. He looked toward the direction of Sumeru and said softly: "I have only heard of the matters regarding Forbidden Knowledge, but these things pose a huge threat to Teyvat."

"I dare not touch them rashly."

"I heard the Grass Dragon fell for King Deshret's scheme and swallowed the Forbidden Knowledge into its belly, and now it's half-dead," Mu Yang said, glancing at Zhong Kui beside him with a pointed look.

"..." Was it that stupid? Why didn't he know? It was simply a disgrace to them, the Dragon Sovereigns.

You should leave the group, Apep!

"You need to be careful when you go later."

"If there's really no other way, find a way to expel the Forbidden Knowledge from Teyvat." Regarding Regarding Zhongli reminded Mu Yang after some thought.

"I understand, but I'll have to see it for myself first!" Mu Yang shook his head slightly, then said to Zhong Kui: "By the way, Zhong Kui, we need your help with something."

He then explained the matter of the mobile phones and the Ley Lines.

"You want to transmit information through the Ley Lines?" Zhong Kui nodded thoughtfully: "That's no problem. Establishing a stable, protected Ley Line is not an issue."

"However, if you want to extend the Ley Lines to other nations, it doesn't just require the approval of the gods of those nations—otherwise, they could cut off the Ley Lines at any time—it also requires the help of the World Tree."

"The World Tree again?" Mu Yang's expression was subtle. How was it that everything involved the World Tree?

It seemed he really had to make a trip to Sumeru.

Why was it that even though he had become the Heavenly Principles and theoretically had many subordinates, he seemed to have a life of toil?

However, a trip to Sumeru was indeed necessary. Not to mention that Nahida was worth saving, the same went for the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.

This white-haired one was still quite good. If only Nahida were guarding the World Tree, her strength would be insufficient. If there were one more, the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, to guard the World Tree, there would surely be more security.

— Author's Notes —

(Seeking flowers, seeking monthly tickets, seeking automatic subscriptions, mwah, love you all!)