Zhongli went back with a dizzy head, but Hu Tao didn't return with him.
Right now, Hu Tao was making a deal with Lin Ze.
"With this堂主's figure and looks, wearing what you make is pure advertising for you!
No, no, I need two sets of custom-made Wangsheng Funeral Parlor outfits, and ten of these fun Wind Cores!
Oh, right, do you have any Cryo Cores? Qiqi should like them."
Holding the Camera in her hand, Hu Tao had a cunning smile on her face.
Lin Ze never expected that Hu Tao, this mischievous little girl, would actually show such a smile.
You have to admit, growing up in Liyue Harbor really does something to you. Even if there's no one in particular, the act is spot on.
"I could tell at a glance that you're faking that smile. You've learned the motions, but you're still missing the essence.
Hu Tao, I advise you not to haggle. I was just discussing a collaboration with Tianquan Ningguang not long ago."
"Are you trying to use Tianquan to pressure me?
But, I'm on good terms with Ningguang, and she doesn't even have authority over these matters, does she?"
Hu Tao dropped the smile and wore a strange expression.
Tianquan Ningguang wouldn't interfere with her current sky-high pricing, would she? Isn't there always room for bargaining?
Ningguang plays the same game herself; she wouldn't bother her.
"Tianquan Ningguang's negotiation skills are indeed impressive, but I have Black Flag Power.
Not only did my negotiation proficiency rapidly increase, but Tianquan Ningguang was also rendered speechless by my arguments.
You can't beat me."
Waving his hand, Lin Ze first complimented Tianquan Ningguang, and then further elevated himself.
This was simply about wanting to trade with Hu Tao for photos that shocked Zhongli.
He didn't really need to go all out, but who said this wasn't a form of negotiation?
"Ahem…
I don't care. No matter what, if you want to get the Guest Minister's photos from this hall master, you must agree to my conditions."
"If not, then find someone else!"
Hu Tao couldn't argue with the logic, so she simply played to her strengths.
She admitted Lin Ze had a point, but she wasn't listening!
"Hu Tao, it's just a photo of Zhongli. Although it's hard to come by, if I wanted to, I could replicate it.
You know what I'm capable of. I just don't feel like bothering.
Since Hu Tao is so insistent, then forget it. I can just make a few photos myself."
Seeing Hu Tao start to act like her usual quirky self, Lin Ze's lips curled into a smile.
To be honest, this deliberately unreasonable act was quite cute. Too bad Hu Tao was Teyvat's number one Pyro A.
Thinking about how Hu Tao was called Pyro A, Lin Ze suddenly had an idea. His gaze couldn't help but size her up.
"Eek~! What are you scheming now?"
Shivering instinctively, Hu Tao hugged herself. She suddenly felt a chill, and knew Lin Ze definitely wasn't up to any good.
Who knows what he's plotting behind her back!
"Ahem..."
Clearing his throat, Lin Ze spoke in a strange voice.
"I admit that your deliberately unreasonable antics are cute, and also strong.
But, if, I mean, if I were to produce Enhancement Pills, I wonder how you would respond!"
"Friend from Inazuma, please calm down..."
Hu Tao instinctively thought of the meme encyclopedia from yesterday, joking around with Lin Ze for a moment before realizing what was happening.
What did Lin Ze just say?
Enhancement Pills?!
"Hey! Are you making fun of this parlor master's figure?!
This parlor master is just still young and growing!
I'll definitely grow bigger in the future!"
Gritting her teeth, Hu Tao even took out her Staff of Homa, and Pyro elements began to gather around her.
A scholar can be killed, but not humiliated!
Today, little Hu Tao is going to fight Lin Ze to the death!
Compared to Hu Tao, who was quite angry, Lin Ze, on the other hand, was very calm and collected, replying without a care in the world.
"Are you sure you don't want it?"
"No! If you keep this up, this parlor master will call the Qianyan Army!
And I'll go to Yanfei to complain about you!"
Hu Tao was actually quite satisfied with her figure. Besides, she was still growing, and she had opportunities in the future.
What Lin Ze said really had no effect on Hu Tao!
"Alright then, I'll go along with you.
Two sets of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's head-priest custom-made outfits, and ten fun Wind Cores.
As for Cryo Cores... I haven't seen any either. However, I know that the Cryo Regisvine in Mondstadt drops the Shiv of Azure, would that work?"
After all, this was the first time meeting Hu Tao. It wouldn't hurt to take a small loss. Truth be told, Hu Tao was really cute.
My daughter from my previous life... I'll just spoil this child a little bit.
Thinking this, Lin Ze began to create the items Hu Tao had ordered.
"You know what's good for you. I'll let it slide this time. Next time you talk about this head-priest's figure, I'll definitely report you!
The Shiv of Azure is fine too. Qiqi should like it, hehe, let's see if Qiqi will still be reluctant to come to Wangsheng this time."
Seeing that Lin Ze agreed to her terms, Hu Tao immediately burst into laughter. She had already figured out how to lure Qiqi in.
As for Lin Ze's offense against her? That was an accident.
She'd forgive Lin Ze this time. Next time, she'd really go to Yanfei to complain about him!
"You're not going to make up with Qiqi, you're planning to lure her?"
Listening to Hu Tao, Lin Ze's mouth twitched. He had thought his understanding wasn't accurate after hearing Hu Tao's words earlier.
Hu Tao had actually wanted to make up with Qiqi before the Geo Archon faked his death.
After all that, Hu Tao wanted the Cryo Cores to lure Qiqi.
"That's right, do you know Qiqi?"
Hu Tao nodded as a matter of course. Her intention to bury Qiqi was completely undisguised.
"Of course I know. I even know her story, True Name: Lord of Hungry Belly.
Lord of Saving Suffering and Delivering from Calamity, Child of Resurrection. Even though she has a bad memory, she's still considered a member of the Adepti."
Lin Ze didn't intend to interfere with the relationship between Hu Tao and Qiqi. On the contrary, he was quite looking forward to seeing Hu Tao bury Qiqi, only for Qiqi to be rescued again.
It should be quite interesting, and maybe they'd even develop feelings for each other in the end.
If he were into shipping characters, he'd be rooting for Qiqi and Hu Tao!
"Qiqi is an Adeptus? I've never heard that before."
Lin Ze just said it casually, but Hu Tao took it to heart after completing the transaction with Lin Ze.
Hu Tao muttered to herself, hurrying towards the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
She needed to check the ancient texts. If those didn't have any answers, she'd have to ask Zhongli.
Zhongli, as the Geo Archon himself, would definitely know whether this Lord of Saving Suffering and Delivering from Calamity, the Child of Resurrection, truly existed.
If it really was an adeptus, then maybe they shouldn't bury Qiqi just yet. They'd observe from the shadows for now.
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