Chapter 222

Watching Hediff Pulcina hurry away, Hearing Hearing Yelan grew intrigued.

"Although The Chasm has not opened a direct route to Sumeru, one can still take a detour to get there."

Lin Mo was not surprised and said, "However, regarding the treatment of Eleazar, I also wish to give it a try."

In Lin Mo's view, if Eleazar could be suppressed more effectively, then his future business ventures in Sumeru would be secured.

How could the Influence Points gained from treating patients in Liyue compare to those gained from treating patients in Sumeru?

After all, Sumeru has many people suffering from the unique affliction known as Eleazar.

Whereas the people of Liyue do not suffer from any unified, special disease.

Hediff Pulcina's approach happened to align with one of Lin Mo's upcoming plans, which was precisely why he had asked Hediff Pulcina to bring people afflicted with Eleazar over.

In due time, he would use Bai Lu's abilities to treat those in Sumeru suffering from Eleazar.

Even if a complete cure was impossible, he could at least extend the lives of those in Sumeru afflicted with Eleazar.

By that time, once promoted by Hediff Pulcina and backed by actual cases, it would inevitably draw the attention of other Eleazar patients in Sumeru.

Thus, earning money and gaining Influence Points would not interfere with each other.

As for Sumeru City, that was a place Lin Mo did not yet wish to touch.

Thinking of this, Lin Mo narrowed his eyes, rapidly constructing various plans in his mind.

"If you can truly cure Eleazar in Sumeru, then those old fossils at the Sumeru Akademiya will absolutely come kowtowing to invite you."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Hearing Hearing Yelan, standing nearby, smiled and said, "Those obstinate old fossils of the Sumeru Akademiya have sent people to Liyue before, but their attitude was highly problematic, even implicating a member of the Liyue Liyue Qixing."

"Ultimately, diplomatic relations between Sumeru and Liyue were severed for a long time, far less cordial than those with Mondstadt."

From Hearing Hearing Yelan's words, Lin Mo learned a secret.

Immediately, Lin Mo nodded gently.

The attitude of those old fossils at the Sumeru Akademiya was indeed highly problematic.

Just their tone when communicating with others was enough to make one's blood boil.

"You haven't eaten dinner, have you? The food here in The Chasm certainly isn't as good as in Liyue."

Hearing Hearing Yelan continued, "Shall we go to the market to eat, or grill meat on the mountain peaks of The Chasm? Do you have any preferences?"

"Let's grill meat."

Hearing Hearing Hearing Yelan's words, Lin Mo looked up, gazing at the distant cliffside peaks of The Chasm, and smiled lightly, "That place is perfect; grilling meat there, we can also watch the sunset and the stars afterward."

"Later tonight, we can go down into The Chasm once more to conduct an investigation."

Primarily, Lin Mo wanted to try utilizing Jingliu's abilities.

After all, having replicated Jingliu's abilities, he had not yet used them even once.

"Mm, alright."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Hearing Hearing Yelan smiled and nodded.

Immediately, the two headed toward the cliffside above The Chasm in the distance.

With the Art of Sword Flight, reaching the cliff was easy.

Lin Mo started a fire with firewood, while Hearing Hearing Yelan carried several wild rabbits, and they soon became busy.

"Speaking of which, with our operations in The Chasm these past few days, we won't be able to return for Liyue's Lantern Rite."

Busy with her tasks, Hearing Hearing Yelan smiled lightly and said, "Lantern Rite is just these few days, an annual event; the city should be very lively. By coming here to The Chasm, we are bound to miss it once."

"Lantern Rite? It doesn't matter."

Hearing Hearing Hearing Yelan's words, Lin Mo shook his head.

If not for the expansion during Lantern Rite, he would not have been able to join the Millelith, lacking an identity to walk openly in society.

As for Liyue's Lantern Rite, Lin Mo did not care much about it.

Liyue's annual Lantern Rite holds great significance for the people of Liyue; there are even people from other nations who travel thousands of miles just to return for the festival.

One can imagine how important Lantern Rite is.

However, Lin Mo was not a person of Liyue.

Seeing Lin Mo's lack of concern, Hearing Hearing Yelan raised an eyebrow and continued with a light smile, "Although we cannot celebrate Lantern Rite, if we move quickly, we can return to participate in the Rite of Descension."

"If Lantern Rite is extremely important, then the Rite of Descension is an even more significant festival; we can return for it, and on the day of the Rite of Descension, it will be even livelier than Lantern Rite."

"The Rite of Descension?"

Hearing Hearing Hearing Yelan's words, Lin Mo raised an eyebrow, "Is the Rite of Descension held after Lantern Rite?"

If that were the case, then the timing of the Rite of Descension was somewhat fast.

If the Rite of Descension was happening so soon, he wondered whether Lumine would come.

Regarding Liyue's Rite of Descension, Lin Mo naturally knew of it.

As the deity who always watches over and protects the land of Liyue, the Geo Archon descends personally every year to issue decrees, commanding the common people to follow their meaning so that all affairs proceed smoothly and orderly, without overstepping or causing chaos.

In the ignorant and distant past, the ancestors of Liyue selected representatives from among the farmers to welcome and send off the Geo Archon.

They would offer rich sacrifices and solemn prayers, then listen respectfully to the divine oracle, announcing the direction of operations for the year to the masses, thereby guiding mortals toward prosperity and helping them overcome disasters, thus keeping the Geo Archon's territory stable and unshaken.

Later, after the Archon War settled and Liyue Harbor began to flourish, the 'Liyue Qixing,' representing the various commercial and industrial sectors of Liyue Harbor, became the medium between the common people of Liyue Harbor and the Geo Archon, responsible for communicating directly with the Geo Archon and conveying the divine oracle to the citizens in a simple and understandable manner, issuing guidelines for the entire year.

And the distinguished individuals who preside over the 'Liyue Qixing's Rite of Descension,' as the name suggests, are chosen exclusively from within the 'Liyue Qixing'; apart from them, no one else is permitted to intervene.

In the minds of the many merchants of Liyue Harbor, the Geo Archon's decrees are more precious than gold.

On the day the Geo Lord Emperor descends, no matter how far away they may be under some distant eaves, the merchants of Liyue Harbor will do their utmost to rush back to their hometowns, either in person or by sending representatives, solely to obtain the guidance of the Geo God, thereby ensuring prosperous and thriving business for the entire year.

In the nation of rainforests, arrogant sages abandon worldly affairs, driven mad by their search for hidden supreme wisdom; whereas in the nation of rock, people are accustomed to praying for the generous guidance of the gods to consolidate their worldly prosperity.

"Mm."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Hearing Hearing Yelan nodded, "Throughout the years, the Rite of Descension has always been held after Lantern Rite; this time, the Rite of Descension in Liyue will be presided over by Master Master Ningguang."

Presided over by Master Master Ningguang?!

Hearing Hearing Hearing Yelan's words, Lin Mo's eyelid immediately twitched.

If Master Master Ningguang is presiding, does that not mean that idiotic golden-haired fellow will come to Liyue?

After all, every Rite of Descension is presided over by one of the Liyue Liyue Qixing.

It seems that each presiding member of the Liyue Liyue Qixing operates on a rotation system.

For a moment, Lin Mo fell into deep thought.

If that is the case, does that not signify the imminent appearance of the Vortex God?

In the days ahead, Liyue will plunge into turmoil.

Amidst such turmoil, powerful strength is the best and greatest protection.

"Hmph, ha—Mountains rise a hundred zhang high; I lift my hand to pluck the stars!"

Just as Lin Mo was pondering, a snort rang out, drawing the attention of both Hearing Hearing Yelan and Lin Mo.

"Who are you? How dare you commit such disrespectful acts within my winter cultivation cave!"

The next second, a pot-bellied fat man walked over.

Seeing the roasted meat before Lin Mo and Hearing Hearing Yelan, he immediately swallowed his saliva.

Then, looking at Hearing Hearing Yelan and Lin Mo, he stated in a deep voice, "Could it be that you have come to spy on the Great Glaze Lily Garden of this great hero, Tang Tang Wuchou? Leave the roasted meat as an apology and depart quickly, otherwise I will surely make you taste the might of Guhua."

As he spoke, this pot-bellied fat man gazed at Hearing Hearing Yelan's Hydro Vision, his expression solemn, already assuming a combat stance.

Hearing Hearing Yelan: "....."

Lin Mo: "......."

"As far as I know, The Chasm has always belonged to Liyue; since when did it become someone else's cultivation cave heaven?"

The next second, Hearing Hearing Yelan said with interest, "If you say so, there are patrolling Millelith down below; shall I call them over to ask?"

Tang Tang Wuchou: "....."

Hearing Hearing Hearing Yelan's words,

Tang Tang Wuchou fell silent for a moment, then stated seriously, "This place was discovered by this great hero, so naturally it belongs to this great hero; furthermore, this great hero has not disturbed the mining operations in The Chasm."

"Few people come here; even if this great hero did not come, it would remain empty, but since this great hero has arrived, it certainly counts as this great hero's cultivation ground."

"You yourself said it was Glaze Lilies; these Qingxin flowers here definitely do not belong to you..."

Lin Mo, meanwhile, looked behind Tang Tang Wuchou at the five or six Qingxin flowers, his eyes brightening slightly.

He had not expected to find Qingxin so quickly; this was a fine treasure.

"Those belong to this great hero!"

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Tang Tang Wuchou's expression changed; he quickly shifted his position and hurriedly stated, "I discovered these with my discerning eye and have been nurturing them for the past three days; although I did not plant them, since I discovered them, they are mine."

"I have even secretly sworn in my heart that I will diligently cultivate these flowers and create an extraordinarily beautiful Great Glaze Lily Garden right here."