Chapter 80: Good! Very Good!

Taking their seats, Xianyu remained silent throughout, quietly listening to the conversation.

He planned to wait until Xiangling finished her meal before discussing matters further.

Although Xiangling occasionally inquired about what Xianyu had been up to these past few days, he managed to deflect her questions.

"Ganyu, tell us about the matters concerning the Adeptus."

It seemed that Xiangling hadn't forgotten about this issue and was persistent.

Xianyu's silence made her think he was just shy, so she helped by asking on his behalf.

And upon hearing this, Ganyu paused with her chopsticks in hand, glancing between Xiangling and Xianyu.

"Actually, I don't know much about it either. The map I gave you before was something I came across by chance. The whereabouts of the Adeptus are very secretive, making it difficult to encounter them."

"So when you ask me, I'm not sure what to say."

"Uh... I see."

After Xiangling finished speaking, she glanced at Xianyu but noticed no change in his expression, which relieved her.

"Well, it seems I should refrain from making promises in the future to avoid awkward situations."

Thinking to herself, she shifted the conversation and asked Xianyu why he had come to eat with them, noting that she hadn't seen him around before.

Moreover, he had come specifically today, indicating he had something on his mind.

Being brought up, Xianyu didn't mind Ganyu's presence and went straight to the point.

"A collaboration, huh...? I'm not very familiar with this aspect, you'll have to discuss it with my father. But I'm very willing to cooperate with you. That way, you can accompany me in searching for materials in the future, and who knows, you might even get to taste many of my new dishes!"

Regarding this "tasting" matter, Xianyu was prepared. He didn't say anything, essentially agreeing.

He didn't believe that just a few dishes could poison him to death.

Guided by Xiangling, Xianyu and her father went to the kitchen to discuss matters.

Then Xiangling returned to the dining table to continue eating with Ganyu.

Ganyu looked up several times, wanting to say something, but never managed to, until finally, seeing Xiangling's expression, she spoke up.

"Xiangling, this friend of yours, you haven't known him for long, right? Do you know what kind of person he is? Good or bad?"

As someone with the bloodline of the auspicious beast Qilin, Ganyu was very sensitive to auras.

To her senses, Xianyu was full of mysteries, with a somewhat fake feeling, but she couldn't pinpoint what exactly was wrong.

These things appearing in an ordinary human were indeed somewhat unreasonable.

But for Ganyu herself, it didn't have much of an impact. Not being a celestial being, it would eventually become a thing of the past. It was just out of concern for her relationship with Xiangling that she wanted to remind her.

"Oh, him? I know about him. We met when we went to gather Fairy Cloud Grass together last time. After returning, I took the time to learn more about him. Plus, from what I've seen during that mission, Xianyu seems alright, though a bit cold."

"Yeah! Colder than Reiyun."

Hearing Xiangling's words, Ganyu didn't continue discussing Xianyu. She wasn't the type to speak ill of others.

The words just now were only for Xiangling's consideration. Since she had said so, Ganyu believed Xiangling also had her own judgment.

"Well... in that case, I won't say much more. But I have to remind you, I can't see through Xianyu."

Although Xiangling listened to her words, her mouth didn't stop moving as she continued eating while murmuring agreement, not knowing if she had really absorbed what Ganyu said.

Seeing this, Ganyu just sighed and unconsciously reached out her hand to the dishes on the table.

The two continued eating, while Xianyu discussed his purpose for coming with Xiangling's father.

It's unclear what was said or whether it was due to Xianyu's connection with Xiangling or if Xiangling had mentioned him before.

In any case, the matter went smoothly. However, even so, Xianyu still allocated a portion of the profits.

Whether others accepted it or not was a separate matter. At least, by doing so, it represented his sincerity.

Originally, Xiangling's father was unwilling to accept it, only asking him to help in the future if Xiangling needed assistance. But Xianyu insisted on giving the money, reasoning that "I wouldn't feel right if you didn't take it."

Unable to persuade Xianyu, Master Mao also didn't continue to refuse.

After leaving the kitchen, Xianyu greeted the two still at the table before departing. Although beautiful women were pleasing to the eye, they couldn't hold Xianyu's unwavering initial intentions. He might have thought so, but in reality, they probably didn't care about him at all. Xianyu wasn't at the point of trying to win someone over who showed no interest. Unless there were sufficient benefits involved...

The collaboration matters were quickly settled, and Zhang Feng also officially obtained a decent job. As for the other two contracts Xianyu had, he sold them off. There was no use keeping them anyway. Amidst the bustling city, the time quickly approached for the transaction with the "Abyss Cult."

To avoid unnecessary trouble, Xianyu and Tartaglia waited together at the intersection of Tianheng Mountain. This was the designated meeting point, and Xianyu could have come alone, but for some reason, Tartaglia insisted on coming along.

Xianyu guessed that this guy probably wanted to witness the "friend" Xianyu had mentioned. If it was true, he might even be cautious.

However, this was just speculation, and Xianyu wasn't sure. After all, the guy might just be tagging along out of curiosity.

From dawn to noon to sunset, Xianyu and Tartaglia had been waiting for some time. The distance from here to Dunyu Tomb didn't require this long. Even if delayed, it shouldn't be this late. Tartaglia was clear about the efficiency of his subordinates. At this point, with no sign of anyone, both he and Xianyu began to have thoughts.

Not only Tartaglia, but Xianyu also had the same thoughts. Although he didn't know the efficiency of the Fatui, they shouldn't be this late if they were coming.

"Perhaps... we should go check it out ourselves."

After Tartaglia spoke, he looked at Xianyu.

"Yeah, I think we should go take a look. It's been too long, most likely something unexpected happened."

Actually, Xianyu didn't want to go, but if the people who were helping were going, it wouldn't be reasonable for him not to.

Xianyu and Tartaglia exchanged a glance, and in the next moment, their figures disappeared from the spot.

Both of them were very fast, and if one wasn't paying attention, they might think they had seen a ghost, their figures appearing and disappearing intermittently.

When the two arrived at the trading location, the scene was a mess, with over a dozen bodies that seemed unrecognizable. The bodies looked like they had been burnt, but Dadelia and Xianyu knew they had died from the power of lightning elements.

"To think there are two more pests. Since you've seen me, it's just your bad luck."

Looking at the hovering figure, Xianyu narrowed his eyes.

Abyss Heralds, that was the name of the figure in the air.

Although Xianyu had expected something like this, he hadn't anticipated that they would actually try to silence them.

"Ma...Master, I..."

Before the words were finished, the debt handler being held by the Abyss Heralds had his neck twisted.

This action made Tartaglia's already uneasy expression even more dangerous.

"You, very impressive! Daring to kill someone in front of me."

"Good! Very good!"