Chapter 34: Decisions (2) | Departure (3) | Voice of "Many"

----Baizhu----

9:13 AM | Liyue

"Baizhu are you sure you want to do this? Hiss~" My friend, Changsheng asked as they slithered around my neck. I nodded, "Changsheng, it's best that Qiqi goes out of the Harbor and explore the different places Teyvat has to offer. Qiqi's been given another chance by god knows what and word must've started spreading throughout Liyue. So it's only a matter of time Qiqi will be taken in by one of the Adepti to atone for what they've "done" to her"

I didn't know what Changsheng must be thinking about my wording but I'll just let her be for now. My main concern last night was Qiqi being okay traveling with Lumine and Paimon I was only met with a nod, 'At least we won't leave in the worst terms' I assured to myself and hoped as I then heard "crying" noises at the front of my pharmacy

"Qiqi please forgive me I was just doing my duty boohoo~" I sighed before letting out a small chuckle, "It seems she's still trying to ask for forgiveness" I scoffed at her current actions since I knew Qiqi won't accept her apology. I mean even if she meant good intentions, she still attempted to bury my employee six feet under completely and almost succeeded

"Shouldn't we go see them now Lumine and Paimon seems to be here now" Changsheng hissed as I looked below my right her small pale white snake head, "Alright" I blurted as we then left my room to check the commotion. Though I must admit I didn't expect to meet the young foreigner again but with a certain problem

----Vache Finch {(???)}----

9:16 AM | Liyue

"Ugggh, Goo I swear if it wasn't for the system telling me that your gamja-jeon (Potato Pancake) had a poisonous spud I would've labeled it as bad a Meliodas' cooking even if I haven't tasted his foods yet" I groaned. Like God, how in the world would I suspect that a potato will killing me

"Don't worry Vache, just tell me where that doctor place is at and you'll be better in no time" Goo assured me but wasn't he the one who got me into this state. '*Ugh* Forget it, it wasn't even his intentions on doing so' I thought to myself. Currently Goo is carrying me on his back and rushing to Bubu Pharmacy

"Ok now turn and there" I pointed at the building with a numerous steps below it. Goo responded by readjusting my position then slowly walking through the steps. As we got closer, I heard a calm familiar voice "No you decieved me and tried to bury me"

That voice made me think of only one person in particular in my head, 'Qiqi!' "Hey Goo can you put me down!" I asked my blond friend to which he complied while showing a smug face. I then hastened my my walking to see the back's of a floating mascot and a blonde lady

"Hey I didn't expect to meet you guys here" I stated as they flinched for a sec before turning there head to my direction, "Oh Vache, what brings you hear?" Lumine inquired

"Well.." I couldn't continue my response due to my stomach hurting immensely making me wince then falling to the ground. Fortunately I didn't make contact with the cement (or was it wooden) floor because I felt something holding the neck of my clothing "Whoa, you be careful my namdongsaeng~" a voice hummed before windows started to show up

[Enduring a poison has created a new skill]

[You've unlocked the Skill; Mithridatism]

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[Mithridatism (1 star) Lvl.1 | Path:None | Rating: Common | Description: 10% base chance to gain immunity against common grade poison effects. 1% base chance to gain immunity against rare grade poison effects.]

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'Nice I can survive the shogun's inedible cooking if I can get it to legendary hehe' I thought but all jokes aside I'd rather not take a chance on having to bite her meals so I'm hoping to get something good from the shop I guess

"Is he okay?" My thoughts were cut off as I heard Paimon concerns, "Wait what did you say?" I asked her confused as a turned my head wondering who she's talking about until it dawn on me that she talking about me making blurt, 'Oh'

"Oh my what do we have here?" a voice chimed as I looked to see a tall man with light skin and long green hair, half tied up in a bun and secured with a hairstick walking into the room gaining my associates attention and everyone else's including myself of course.

"Um hello Doc, can you help my friend out here?" Goo went over to him while carrying me like a sand bag. 'Would it kill him to be more gentle' I muttered as they discuss of my symptoms and situation causing someone a few minutes after the explaination to laugh and it was none other than the emergency fo- floating guide, Paimon

"Hahahahaha You can't cook!!" She couldn't contain herself and just went on laughing while pointing at my blonde Hyung. I snickered for a bit before Goo, who seemed unfazed since he smiled, was instructed by Baizhu to help move me to his room to diagnose my body's conditions

26 Minutes Later...

"Okay just make sure to steer clear of these ingredients for the whole day and you'll be back to normal" Baizhu smiles as he handed me a piece of paper detailing items I can't eat and potatoes are obviously included. Probably because he assumes that I have an allergic reaction to the damn vegetable.

'I really hope it isn't the case. What will I do with out french fries, croquettes or buttered potatoes' I grumble in thought. After the check up we then went back to the front of the pharmacy to meet up with everyone

"So how did it go?" A calm voice inquired and to my surprise it came from Qiqi, "It went well though thanks to a certain blonde I can't enjoy a single meal with a russet incorporated in it" exhaling heavily I then glared at Goo, who just shrugs my stare before smiling

He then tapped my shoulder which irritated me a bit, "What?" I questioned. "Who's this?" He pointed his thumb toward a girl with long brown hair tied in a pair of pigtails that fades into red at the tips and a black hat adorned by a yellow emblem along with red blossoms and blue ribbons tied to said flowers at the side of the hat. Her eyes are red with pale gold pupils resembling stars or plum blossoms in my opinion

The girl overhead Goo's question, smiling at my friend, "Mhm? You don't know me well. Well allow me to introduce myself, I'm Hu Tao, 77th director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. Though by the looks of you radiant glow, healthy posture which is wonderful" she stated with a kind looking smile

Goo couldn't help but tilt his head while smiling back, "Wonderful?" He hummed as I can feel he's intrigued by her words. Hu Tao hearing him nodded "Yes, it would mean I can ask you if you're interested in becoming one our clients!" She responded enthusiastically, 'Oh brother why did these two have to encounter' I thought not feeling annoyed rather curious at what'll unfold

Hu Tao explained to Goo about the Funeral Parlor and it looks like he's hooked as I see him crack up a laugh, "Hahahaha I don't know what you're planning to expand your business but it's obvious it's gonna be quite a hassle to reel in some costumers and honestly, I want to get reservation"

"Oh! Then when do you want you funeral to be held?" Hu Tao asked while seeing her plum blossom like irises shine brighter I could only smirk at the sight while Paimon, Lumine and Baizhu looked surprised at the sight their seeing. Qiqi on the other hand was jotting down notes in her diary while sometimes sipping on her coconut milk that I bought from the store, 'Now they should be done by about half an hour later' I patted the former zombie's head, feeling calm from caressing her soft light purple hair

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"BORING, BORING, BORING!!!" A pile of voices echoed from numerous props resounding throughout the hollow space and would've continued if not for the sound of steps stopping the repetition "Wow you guys seem to be handling it quite well" sarcasm was laced in the females voice tone leading to cackling noises to now spread across the domain

"Hahahahaha You came back!!!"

"HOW DID IT GO!?!"

"WAS IT FUN!?"

The voices' inquired the lady wear sports shoes, black jeans, a grey crop top showing her stomach with a jacket hanging over her shoulders, "Was it Fun 'Hannah'?" The laughter stopped as circus music once a certain voice questioned "her", Hannah responded, "What do you mean fun? All I did was give out a choice to blonde man. What could you possibly mean?" She wondered what the voice meant tilting her head in confusion however...

"~~Then why are you smiling~~?" They didn't buy it as her face is Hannah then stared back at a direction where the voice came from with eyes narrowed, "That doesn't prove anything" she remarked, "Oh but it does" it retorted then continued, "Your smile is something we've seen before and it's the genuine kind. You know that and we know that" the snickered at the girl who just stares at something within the room

"*Sigh* You really are amping up your deduction skill Aha" she responded nonchalantly while adding a bit of sarcasm in her comment they continued chatting forgetting the reason and meaning of her smile encountering a Blonde nutcase

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"*Achooo* " Goo sneezed before looking back at Hu Tao, "Now where were we?" He tried to recall their current topic while Vache and the rest inside Bubu Pharmacy are waiting for them to finish

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A/N:Man I never thought there'd be another research defense topping with a folk dance, quarter exams, and another project gosh I wonder if I'll get money out of this.

Oh that reminds me of you guys are interested in getting an insurance or someone does just comment though I doubt you'll believe it to be good so just ignore this if you do. Also Power Stones Please