The Qixing's Generosity—A Convoy of Supplies!

As Lin Yuan glanced at Hu Tao's petite figure, a thought crossed his mind: What can you do about it? You don't even have coconut milk.

Hu Tao seemed to feel a hint of disdain from Lin Yuan's look and straightened up, declaring, "This hall master is still growing, Huan Huan, don't overthink it."

However, doubt flickered in Lin Yuan's eyes. Does Hu Tao's figure really have any room for growth?

Hu Tao's eye twitched, contemplating whether or not to gently knock on Lin Yuan's little dragon head, when suddenly an attendant rushed in, shouting, "Hall Master, Lady Ganyu has arrived with a convoy of supplies!"

Hu Tao's eyes lit up instantly. A convoy of supplies?

"Could it be the gifts from the Qixing have arrived?" Without hesitation, she carried Lin Yuan and dashed out of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor toward the main street.

There was no need to search—Hu Tao immediately spotted Ganyu, who stood out with her serene presence, along with the line of carts behind her.

The staff of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor followed closely behind, their jaws dropping in shock when they saw the sheer size of the convoy.

"Are these the gifts from the Qixing? This is too much!"

"This many carts? I've never seen such a grand convoy before!"

"And Lady Ganyu delivered them personally—our Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is truly receiving royal treatment!"

Even Lin Yuan was astonished. The convoy extended from one end of the street to the other, seemingly endless, reminding him of massive wedding processions from his previous life.

Ganyu approached Hu Tao and Lin Yuan, greeting them warmly, "Hall Master Hu, these are the gifts from the Qixing, entrusted to your care on behalf of Wangsheng."

Hu Tao's eyes widened in disbelief. "Wow, so many gifts? The Qixing really are generous!"

The scale of the gifts far exceeded Hu Tao's expectations. So much for them calling it a 'small' gift.

Ganyu chuckled softly, "The Qixing hold the little one in high regard. Unknowingly, they sent more than intended."

Lin Yuan, still nestled in Hu Tao's arms, inwardly remarked, More than intended? This is enough to fill half the city!

Hu Tao, on tiptoe, tried to peek into the carts and asked curiously, "What exactly did they send?"

Ganyu began her explanation. "The first cart is filled with premium tea leaves and exotic fruits. There's tea that has been passed down for millennia, and rare fruits from Sumeru and other nations..."

The staff of Wangsheng, most of whom had never heard of such items, were stunned by the descriptions.

"This is beyond valuable. How much do you think this cart alone is worth?"

"I heard Sumeru's rare fruits have mystical properties. Even if you have the money, they're nearly impossible to acquire."

"These items are so precious, who would even dare to eat them?"

The funeral parlor staff were left marveling at the cart's priceless contents. The fruits weren't just any fruits—they had effects like calming the spirit, curing ailments, and even extending lifespan. Just the value of this one cart alone was incalculable.

"Amazing!" Hu Tao exclaimed, reaching out to grab something from the cart, but after hearing Ganyu's description, she quickly withdrew her hand, afraid of damaging anything valuable.

She then looked toward the next cart and asked, "And what about this one?"

"This cart is filled with ancient artifacts and paintings, most of which are over a thousand years old. Some even date back to before the founding of Liyue," Ganyu explained.

"Before the founding of Liyue? That's more than 3,700 years ago!" Hu Tao's plum blossom-shaped pupils shrank in awe. Even without seeing the items firsthand, she could already imagine their immense value.

The staff of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor were equally shocked.

"Artifacts from before Liyue was founded? How ancient must they be?"

"Not only do these pieces have incredible artistic value, but they might even record stories from ancient times."

"This cart's contents are even more precious than the first one."

The first cart was filled with exotic items from various nations, but the second one was of even greater significance due to its historical and cultural value. Such treasures could even be considered relics.

Hu Tao hesitated, unsure whether such priceless items were appropriate for them to accept. "Are we really supposed to receive something so significant?"

Ganyu reassured her calmly, "Rest assured, Hall Master. The truly important relics have been safely preserved elsewhere. The items in this cart, while valuable, don't hold as much cultural importance."

Having lived for millennia, Ganyu wasn't particularly attached to these ancient objects. To her, items from thousands of years ago were once common or even discarded as junk. In fact, one of the artifacts in this cart was something she had casually crafted herself long ago.

Even so, the items were undeniably valuable, just not as historically significant as one might assume.

Hu Tao sighed in relief, shaking her head. "Oh dear, they've sent everything! All we really needed was some Mora to care for Huan Huan."

The Qixing's gifts far exceeded what Hu Tao had expected. If the rest of the convoy was just as extravagant, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor could practically be turned into a museum.

Ganyu smiled serenely. "After all, we're talking about the future deity of Liyue. Nothing is too much."

In a sense, the convoy was a form of tribute to Lin Yuan, the new Geo Archon. Ganyu even thought the gifts were somewhat modest compared to past occasions.

When the previous Geo Archon ascended to godhood, divine beings and powerful figures from across the land had come to pay their respects. Even creatures from beyond the dark seas had come to offer their congratulations.

In comparison, a single convoy seemed rather humble.

Lin Yuan, cradled in Hu Tao's arms, was left speechless. He hadn't expected to be treated with such reverence. Though he had overheard the Qixing discussing things, seeing the convoy in person truly made him understand the immense wealth and power they wielded.

The scale of the procession even required the Millelith to maintain order, as passersby lined the streets, craning their necks to get a glimpse of the treasures being delivered.

At the forefront stood the members of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, now the center of everyone's attention.

Such a display was nothing short of a testament to the Qixing's grand gesture.

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