Perhaps You Are the Deity Messenger, Right?

This memory directly entered Rosaria's mind. Suddenly, Rosaria's mind was filled with knowledge of karate.

"If you combine your martial arts skills with elemental power, the resulting strength should be even greater," Takarou explained with a smile.

"I see" After listening to Takarou's explanation, Rosaria nodded.

From the acquired memory, she realized that this form of karate was already quite powerful for ordinary people. If she were to combine it with elemental power as Mr. Owner suggested, it would likely unleash an even stronger force.

She never expected to obtain something like this in the New Century Comic Store. However, what Barbara received was indeed a physical object.

"Boss, I have a question."

"Why did Barbara receive a physical reward?"

"In the New Century Comic Store, the rewards you can obtain depend on your luck."

"Physical items, experience, and so on, it's all up to luck, and I can't interfere." Takarou explained again.

"Is that so? Alright, I understand."

Upon hearing Takarou's explanation, Rosaria knew that the boss probably wouldn't reveal any further information even if she continued to ask. Instead of that, she decided to test the true power of this martial art called Karate.

"Boss, although you mentioned that the rewards obtained in the comic store have certain benefits for Mondstadt..."

"But if one day, when your New Century Comic Store causes harm to Mondstadt, then at that time..."

Rosaria didn't finish her sentence, but both she and Takarou understood what she meant.

"I'll be waiting," Takarou nodded slightly.

He didn't care at all about Rosaria's threat. Moreover, even if Rosaria did threaten him, it wouldn't have much impact on him. Rosaria left the New Century Comic Store.

On the other side, Zhongli returned to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor with Biyomon. As soon as he returned, Hu Tao came out.

"Zhongli, so how was it? What reward did you obtain in the New Century Comic Store?"

"Master, it's this, a digimon called Biyomon ," Zhongli replied.

Hu Tao felt a bit helpless towards Zhongli, but she smiled and looked at Biyomon.

"What a strange little bird."

Seeing Biyomon's appearance, Hu Tao found it very peculiar because such a creature couldn't be found in the continent of Teyvat.

"Good, good. You've been at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor for so long, and you finally brought back a creature that can be helpful to us."

"Well..." Zhongli felt a bit embarrassed.

But thinking about it, it made sense. He never took Mora with him when he went out. Whenever he wanted to buy something, he either had the merchant send the bill to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor or to the Northland Bank. But as long as the master is happy.

"Regarding this Biyomon, did Mr. Owner mention anything about how to handle it?"

"Mr. Owner said that it can evolve by using Flame Fruits or through battle experience."

"Flame Fruits? I'll go buy some later and see how this little guy evolves into what form."

"Look, it already has wings. If it can grow bigger and carry me while flying, that would be great." Hu Tao looked at Biyomon with anticipation.

Feeling Hu Tao's gaze, Biyomon got scared and hid behind Zhongli.

"Zhongli, this Biyomon is yours, so you must take good care of it. As for going out in the future, try to minimize unnecessary purchases."

"I'm looking forward to the day when Biyomon evolves. If it doesn't evolve in a few months, Zhongli, I'll come looking for you."

"Um..." Zhongli felt speechless.

Why did Hu Tao, the master, become even more demanding towards him after he obtained Biyomon? Instead of that, it would have been better not to have obtained Biyomon at all.

However, Zhongli wouldn't say such words because as soon as he did, Hu Tao would start nagging again.

On the other side, Lumine and Paimon, after crossing mountains and valleys, finally arrived near the Jueyun Karst.

"Ugh, Lumine, I'm so tired. If only we hadn't agreed to go to Jueyun Karst to find the adepti for Childe."

"Paimon, you can fly, so I'm the one doing the real traveling. Are you as tired as I am?" Upon hearing this, Lumine retorted.

"Even though I can fly, it's still tiring."

"Lumine, I want to go back. Let's go to Mr. Owner and have him take out the Gourmet's Tablecloth and eat lots of delicious food."

"We've already promised Childe. We can't just go back like this, right?"

"And Childe has given us quite a reward. Once we meet the adepti and inform them about what happened in Liyue, we can return to Liyue."

"By that time, I'll buy whatever you want to eat."

"Yay! Then let's hurry up and finish here so we can go back sooner." Paimon got very excited at the mention of food.

Seeing Paimon's excitement, Lumine couldn't help but smile. It had to be said that Paimon was really easy to please.

"Then let's continue our journey."

As they continued forward for a while, Suddenly, a creature resembling a deer appeared in front of Lumine and Paimon.

"Who are you, and why do you intrude upon the Jueyun Karst?"

"I've been entrusted by someone. Please take a look at this." After saying that, Lumine took out the Teapot Traveling Salesman's Handbook.

"The Teapot Traveling Salesman's Handbook... I haven't seen this item in years. So mortals still have remnants of it."

"I am Moon Carver, the three-eyed, five-manifestation adeptus. Traveler, state your purpose." Upon hearing this, Lumine informed Moon Carver about the murder of the Archon in Liyue.

When Moon Carver face showed a furious expression.

"This is unbelievable!! This is unacceptable! The Seven Stars of Liyue... they are truly disappointing! How could someone attempt to assassinate the Archon according to the "Rite of Parting Ways with Mortals"? And after the Archon was attacked... how could the suspicion be shifted onto the commoners attending the ceremony?!"

...

"Traveler, I am already aware of what you have said. I have made my judgment on this matter, but my judgment alone may be flawed. It still needs to be reported to the other adepti."

"Go, take your Teapot Traveling Salesman's Handbook and deliver the message on my behalf."

"Then, whom should I seek? And where should I go?"

"Mountain Shaper, Cloud Retainer. These two often reside here, but you may not necessarily have the chance to meet them. Just go with the flow."

"And there is also the Demon Subjugator, the Guardian Yaksha. You might find traces of him at the Wanwen Bookhouse." After saying that, Moon Carver left.

"I didn't expect that we would meet legendary adepti here."

"Lumine, who should we go find first among the adepti?"

Paimon was excited about meeting the adepti because they were legendary beings. It was rare for mortals to have a chance to meet them.

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"We've already met Moon Carver. Now let's go find Mountain Shaper next. After meeting him, we can search for the other two."

After over an hour, Lumine and Paimon finally arrived at another location, Huolao Mountain. It must be said that there are truly many mountains in Liyue.

Along the way, they had to cross mountains and valleys. It made Lumine and Paimon somewhat reluctant to search for these adepti. They arrived near Huolao Mountain and noticed a man dressed in black clothes. They saw the man kneeling and begging in front of the adepti's abode. Lumine and Paimon became curious.

"Lumine, there's someone over there. Why don't we go ask and see what he's doing?"

"Sure." Curiously, Lumine and Paimon walked over.

"Excuse me, who are you?"

The man who had been begging turned around quickly upon hearing a voice and looked at them.

"You can travel in Jueyun Karst without any problems. I know, you must be adepti!"

"Yes, you must be adepti!"

"It was us who wanted to ask the questions."

"And we're not adepti," Lumine shook her head. She was a traveler, and being an adeptus had nothing to do with her.

"You must be adepti who can help me with my brother, right?"

"We already said we're not adepti."

"Adepti, we didn't mean to offend the abode of the adepti. We hope the adepti can save my brother."

"Lumine, it seems like this guy isn't listening to us."

"Then let's take care of his brother first."

"Since that's the case, alright." Lumine nodded.

"Alright, I'll help you, but from now on, you must never do such things again. Today, I can save your brother's life, but in the future, you won't have this kind of luck."

"Adepti, I understand. We will never come to Jueyun Karst again."

"Now, where is your brother trapped?"

"On the mountain we came from, my brother stepped on something and got trapped inside that trap."

"No matter how much effort I put in, I couldn't rescue our brother."

"Okay, we understand. You stay here and don't wander around, so that we can find your brother after we rescue him."

"Alright, adepti, I understand. I will stay here."

"Lumine, let's go." Lumine and Paimon walked down the mountain together.

On the way, they encountered more amber. After breaking the amber, various creatures emerged from inside, such as slimes, hilichurls, cranes, and even treasure chests. In the end, they found a man in another piece of amber.

"Cough, cough..."

"How... did you save me? Thank you..."

"By the way! Have you seen my brother? His name is Li Ding. We came up the mountain together. I'm Li Dang."

"I don't know... if my brother was also swallowed by the amber..."

"It was Li Ding who asked us to save you. He's up on the mountaintop."

"It seems like he's safe. Thank you for saving me. I'll go find my brother right away."

After saying that, Li Dang walked towards the mountaintop.

"Lumine, we've rescued Li Ding's brother. Let's go up the mountain to find them."

"Okay."

On the mountaintop, Lumine saw Li Ding and Li Dang. As soon as they saw Lumine, the two of them quickly expressed their gratitude.

"Thank you, adeptus. Thank you for saving my brother."

"Have you seen the adepti?" Lumine asked curiously.

Ah? We... We have only heard that Huolao Mountain is the residence of the adepti. But we common folk naturally have no chance to see the adepti. But as a revered adeptus like you, surely you're different from us. Ah, right, we shouldn't disturb the adeptus anymore. We'll go down the mountain now. Thank you, adeptus.

Thank you, adeptus. After saying that, Li Ding and Li Dang walked down the mountain. Paimon watched the two of them leave and couldn't help but sigh.

"Ah, if only we were actual 'adepti.'" I always feel like this adeptus has a bad temper.

But we haven't done anything wrong, so we shouldn't... Just as Paimon was about to finish speaking, suddenly, a voice came.

"Trespassers at the mountain gate, those who secretly harbor and shelter criminals." Lumine and Paimon quickly turned around upon hearing these words.

They saw a crane standing in the mountains, and then the crane spread its wings and landed on the ground.

"Ignorant mortals, come forth and receive your punishment!"

"Wait, wait."

"We came here to find you." Paimon quickly waved her hands, afraid that the adeptus might misunderstand.

"It was Moon Carver who sent us to find you. We also have a message from him."

"Moon Carver... He entrusted a mortal with a message?"

"Oh? Is this the 'Teapot Traveling Salesman's Handbook'? Such a thing still exists in the world."

"Back then, the Lord of Geo created this divine scripture and bestowed it upon mortals. They were already scarce in number, and they have been lost for thousands of years..."

"Explain the details first. I will listen to what you have to say, and later, I will verify it."

"Liyue Harbor is not far away. If it's a fabrication, you won't be able to deceive me either."

Then, Lumine told Mountain Shaper about the situation in Liyue Harbor.

"Ah... The Lord of Geo... The Lord of Geo was attacked?"

When Lumine finished speaking, Mountain Shaper's reaction was even stronger than Moon Carver..

"And it's on the 'Please the Adepti' ritual platform!?"

"Liyue... Who dares to do such a thing in the mortal realm! No... In this world, how many powers are there that can assassinate the Lord of Geo?!"

"We, the adepti, follow the Lord of Geo's rules and protect Liyue. As human prosperity grows, we gradually retreat to the mountains, which was originally for the benefit of mortals."

"But now... the Lord of Geo... the Lord of Geo... sigh..."

"Traveler, I am aware of what you have described. I understand Moon Carver. intentions in inviting us."

After I deal with matters in this mountain, I will go meet with the other adepti.

"Okay, I understand. I still need to find Cloud Retainer and the Demon Suppression Mantra."

"I wonder if Mountain Shaper wants to wait for the other adepti and go to Liyue Harbor together?"

"Naturally. If the Divine Emperor was assassinated on the 'Please the Adepti' ritual platform, no matter what, we should go to Liyue Harbor together and demand an explanation from the Seven Stars of Liyue."

"But... I believe that this matter has nothing to do with the Seven Stars of Liyue. After all, as you said, with the strength of the Lord of Geo, who could assassinate him?"