Chapter 9 Xiangling

"Priceless? Haha, I also understand that the Dragon Tooth Cup is a priceless treasure. Since Mr. Zhongli is hesitant to give a price, then please, young sir, name your price. As long as I can afford it, the deal is done!"

Lord Ande didn't expect Zhongli to give such a response, but he seemed to understand Zhongli's character. Without getting angry, Lord Ande turned to Wang Daoyi and spoke.

"Priceless?" Wang Daoyi immediately recalled a note in the introduction of the Dragon Tooth Cup, suggesting that the Archon might have used this cup to drink wine.

If this were true, then this cup would be a vessel carrying memories of the Archon, and indeed, it would be priceless.

Although Wang Daoyi wasn't a fan of the storyline, he knew that there were irresistible things in Teyvat, such as memories, which were subject to wear and tear. The Dragon Tooth Cup, which carried memories of the Archon, would be considered a true priceless treasure no matter where it went.

After some thought, Wang Daoyi made a decision.

"If it's truly priceless, then it's indeed priceless. Today, I've already parted with one treasure. If I were to set a price on this precious item, it would be disrespectful."

"Now that Lord Ande has obtained one treasure and solved my financial difficulties, it would be unnecessary to set a price for this item. How about I entrust it to Mr. Zhongli for safekeeping? This way, no price needs to be set, and both of you can continue to appreciate this treasure. What do you say, Lord Ande?"

Lord Ande didn't notice the turmoil in Wang Daoyi's mind. He simply thought that Wang Daoyi couldn't set a price himself and decided to temporarily halt the transaction, allowing them to set a price later before completing the deal. This arrangement was acceptable to him.

"Very well, that's fine," Lord Ande replied.

However, Zhongli, with an elusive look in his eyes, glanced at Wang Daoyi. "Young friend, do you really intend to entrust this treasure to me?"

"Of course. I acquired the treasure to solve my financial difficulties. Now that Lord Ande has purchased the agate cup, my difficulties are resolved, and this treasure is no longer useful to me. It's better to entrust it to Mr. Zhongli for safekeeping."

Wang Daoyi looked at Zhongli, unsure if he had noticed anything, but he insisted on handing over the Dragon Tooth Cup.

"Haha, Mr. Zhongli, since the young sir is willing to entrust this treasure to you, why not accept it for safekeeping? If the young sir wishes to reclaim it in the future, he may do so!"

Now it was Lord Ande who was urging Zhongli to accept the Dragon Tooth Cup.

"In that case, I will take the Dragon Tooth Cup for safekeeping. If you need it in the future, you may come to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor to retrieve it."

"Alright, alright!"

Seeing Zhongli agree to take the Dragon Tooth Cup, both Lord Ande and Wang Daoyi smiled.

"Now that the transaction is complete, let's go to the bank while it's still daylight!"

As the issuing location of Mora and the economic core of the Seven Nations, Liyue naturally had more than one bank. There were numerous banks in Liyue, including those affiliated with major merchant guilds and the official banks of Liyue.

For a transaction of 1.5 million Mora, it was necessary to go to the bank. Not only did they need a contract between the two parties, but they also required the supervision of a lawyer.

Liyue's laws were constantly being improved. Since the appointment of Ningguang, one of the Seven Qixings, as the Tianquan, countless merchants had marveled at the speed at which she repaired the laws, far exceeding her predecessors.

"Alright, let's go as Lord Ande suggested."

Wang Daoyi also wanted to complete the transaction quickly. After all, he was still thinking about the delicious food at Wanmin Restaurant.

An hour later

The three emerged from the Liyue Bank, and the transaction went smoothly. The bank staff were professional, providing a lawyer for supervision as soon as they learned that Wang Daoyi didn't have an account at the Liyue Bank. In the time it took to drink a pot of tea, they opened an account for Wang Daoyi and deposited the 1.5 million Mora from Lord Ande's transaction into his account.

The bank also thoughtfully prepared a personal seal for Wang Daoyi, informing him that if he needed to withdraw a large sum of money in the future, he must bring this seal.

If it wasn't convenient to go to the bank, he could also use the seal as proof. Withdrawals of up to 10,000 Mora could be made with the seal, but only one withdrawal could be made within a short period. If the seal was lost, it must be reported to the bank immediately.

"Now that the transaction is complete, I will take my leave."

"Young friend, if you need anything, you can come to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor at any time!"

After leaving the bank, Zhongli bid farewell to the two, particularly emphasizing to Wang Daoyi.

'Go to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor? Has Zhongli figured something out? Forget it, where there's a will, there's a way. Let's not worry about it for now!'

Wang Daoyi thought to himself, then bid farewell to Lord Ande. He was ready to go to Wanmin Restaurant for a good meal.

Returning to Wanmin Restaurant, there were fewer customers outside now. It was already 3 PM and no longer mealtime.

Entering Wanmin Restaurant, unlike Liuli Pavilion and Xinyue Kiosk, Wanmin Restaurant had a more down-to-earth and approachable atmosphere.

Upon entering, one could see the kitchen immediately, where a lively girl was busy at the stove. She had deep blue hair tied into a butterfly-like bow at the back of her head, wearing a brown-yellow outfit that showed off her exquisite thighs. It was undeniable that this girl was very attractive.

This must be Xiangling!

Wang Daoyi immediately recognized the girl. Although this was his first time seeing her in reality, in the game, her passion for cooking still made him fond of her.

Indeed, as a foodie, Wang Daoyi naturally had a natural affinity for Xiangling.

After all, who wouldn't like a beautiful little chef!

Sensing someone entering, Xiangling put down the cookware and looked up.

"Hey, it's you, the guy drooling outside!"

Wang Daoyi felt a bit embarrassed. He hadn't expected that just standing outside Wanmin Restaurant for a while would lead to such an embarrassing moment.

"Droo... drooling..."

Wang Daoyi stuttered a bit, feeling awkward about the situation.

"Haha, are you here for a meal, drooling guy? What would you like to order? Wanmin Restaurant's cuisine will definitely not disappoint you."

It seemed that Xiangling noticed Wang Daoyi's embarrassment and wanted to ease the tension.

"Let's have some stir-fried pork slices, a serving of secret fried radish balls, and a signature boiled sea bass."

"Sure thing, sir. Have some tea first, and the dishes will be ready shortly!"

Chef Ma poured a pot of tea for Wang Daoyi and then shouted, "Xiangling, stir-fried pork slices, secret fried radish balls, and a signature boiled sea bass!"

"Got it, Dad!"

From the kitchen came Xiangling's lively voice.

"Is this your first time in Liyue Harbor?"

Perhaps feeling a bit apologetic for her daughter's earlier offense, or perhaps because it was no longer busy, Master Ma didn't return to the kitchen but stayed by Wang Daoyi's side.

Wang Daoyi didn't mind chatting. A conversation would also help dispel the awkward atmosphere from earlier.

"Yes, I grew up in the Qingce Village and went on an adventure in Mondstadt last year. I came back to Liyue recently because of the dragon incident in Mondstadt. I plan to live here for a while!"

As an adventurer returning from Mondstadt, Wang Daoyi had prepared his identity for himself. The dragon incident in Mondstadt was what he overheard people talking about while wandering the streets today.

This also let him know the timeline he had crossed into.