Bab 93: Chapter 92: Awakening
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"The fact that you're still asking this question means your stupidity hasn't been cured yet," Yanfei explained with a slight smile. "So technically, I'm not depriving you of your right to be stupid! According to Liyue's construction laws, buildings must not encroach on farmland and may not... And since Jade Chamber is suspended in midair, its status is... uh... it's essentially like a balloon!"
Yanfei gave an awkward laugh; she had already brought up this issue with Ningguang, only for the woman to promptly kick her out.
"Hu Tao, are you trying to poach Qiqi again? With her recognized status among the Adepti, Liyue's laws don't apply to her. Also, if you attempt one more pitch to Madame Ping, there'll be consequences!" Yanfei eyed the post from someone named "Funeral Parlor Director," knowing without doubt it was Hu Tao—after all, most people avoided Wangsheng Funeral Parlor at all costs.
"Ahem, as the director, I'm just looking out for her best interests. When the time comes..." Hu Tao typed out a response but found herself silenced before she could send it. Frustrated, she thought, I didn't even get to finish my advertisement, and they've already muted me. How petty!
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"Huh, why is there no one at the counter? The atmosphere feels strange!" Paimon looked around curiously but found not a single person.
"Excuse me... Is anyone here?" Paimon hesitated before calling out loudly.
"Welcome to..." A feeble and weak voice echoed from behind the counter.
Though slightly frightened, Paimon still flew over, then burst into laughter, saying, "Traveler, look! She's shorter than the counter!"
"Is she a zombie?" Lumine observed Qiqi's attire and the talisman on her forehead, feeling compelled to ask.
"Um... I suppose so!" Paimon nodded, glancing at the talisman on Qiqi's forehead.
"Welcome to Bubu Pharmacy, I am Qiqi!" Qiqi lifted her head to look at them and softly continued, "Qiqi has already died once. Later, an Adeptus saved me, hence, I'm a zombie!"
"This young... friend, may I inquire if you sell amber incense?" Zhongli approached cautiously, asking with some hesitation.
"May I ask... Do you have a prescription? Please hand it over; Qiqi will fetch the medicine!" Qiqi gazed at Zhongli and spoke slowly.
"Well... Amber incense doesn't require a prescription, as it's not for medicinal purposes." Zhongli couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
"A prescription is necessary—it's Qiqi's decree. Without it, no deal!" Qiqi looked at Zhongli, her movements somewhat stiff as she shook her head.
"Decree?" Lumine glanced at Qiqi, puzzled.
"As a zombie, actions require a decree. However, strangely enough, this young one can issue decrees to herself!" Zhongli explained with a subsequent shake of his head.
"Qiqi, dear, we don't have a prescription, but we still hope you could assist us in obtaining the amber incense," Zhongli said gently, looking at Qiqi.
"Sure thing!" Qiqi nodded woodenly, observing the trio.
"Huh, what changed suddenly?" Paimon peered at Qiqi, genuinely curious.
"But, you must help Qiqi too, then it's fair!" Qiqi explained, gazing back at them.
"Isn't assisting customers part of a shopkeeper's duty?" Paimon placed her hands on her hips, eyeing Qiqi.
"Indeed, it's merely an equitable exchange!" Zhongli smiled and nodded.
"Then please accompany me to Mt. Tianheng. Use the Guizhong Ballista to help hunt Cocogoats for me!" Qiqi, seeing their agreement, seemed slightly delighted as she spoke.
"Huh?" Paimon and Lumine were puzzled, full of question marks on their faces. What was a Guizhong Ballista, and what exactly were these Cocogoats?
"I know about the Guizhong Ballista, but I've never heard of Cocogoats," Zhongli said, shaking his head while looking at Qiqi.
"Cocogoats are legendary creatures, half-immortal beasts!" Qiqi explained, gazing at Zhongli.
"Eh, is that all?" Paimon asked, eyeing Qiqi curiously.
"Yes, Cocogoats are legendary, half-immortal beasts." As Qiqi mentioned them, she couldn't help but lick her lips, recalling how Hu Tao had once trapped her with coconut milk, making her hesitant to venture out since then.
"What do they look like? Without knowing their appearance or origin, how can we find them?" Paimon waved her hands, feeling somewhat helpless.
"Well, let's start by checking near the Guizhong Ballista. Perhaps there will be some clues there," Zhongli suggested mildly, shaking his head.
"Cocogoats... Just what kind of creatures are they?" Paimon murmured, becoming increasingly intrigued.
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In Mondstadt...
Eula woke up and immediately felt relieved upon seeing Lin Feng unharmed before her.
"You're awake! Want some water? Are you hungry? Shall I..." Lin Feng couldn't help but smile happily as he looked at Eula, concern evident in his voice.
Eula's lips curved slightly upward, revealing a hint of a smile at Lin Feng's caring demeanor.
"Beautiful!" Lin Feng exclaimed with a grin, genuinely expressing his admiration for Eula's kindness.
Upon hearing Lin Feng's compliment, Eula's expression instantly stiffened, reverting to her usual cold demeanor.
Lin Feng mentally slapped himself, regretting his ill-timed comment - why did he have to open his mouth like that?!
"Why did you come back so soon? Was Liyue not fun without me?" Eula asked coolly, a hint of resentment in her tone.
"Liyue just isn't the same without you there. It was no fun, so I decided to return early, hehe!" Lin Feng chuckled, looking at Eula fondly.
A slight blush appeared on Eula's cheeks as she lifted her chin slightly and replied, "Hmph, I'll remember this slight!"
Hearing this familiar response, Lin Feng felt a wave of comfort. Indeed, direct confrontation always had its own charm.
"Oh right, how did you end up surrounded by Abyss Heralds?" Lin Feng asked Eula, curiosity piqued.
"Hmph, I actually rescued someone from their clutches!" Eula replied coldly. If not for her feeling unwell that day due to personal reasons, mere Abyss Heralds would have been no match for her.
Lin Feng pondered briefly and instantly knew who she meant.
"By the way, how did you manage to save me?" Eula scrutinized Lin Feng, recalling that he couldn't even defeat a Hilichurl in her memory.
"Well, um... I carried you to Albedo's camp, and he saved us!" Lin Feng scratched his head awkwardly, feeling truly useless.
Eula was momentarily speechless. Well, despite being quite inept, at least Lin Feng knew to seek help.
After a brief silence, Eula looked at Lin Feng and said coldly, "From now on, you'll join my guerilla squad. I'll train you so you don't end up dying unexpectedly!"
"Sounds great!" Lin Feng nodded eagerly, thrilled at the prospect of spending every day with his beloved Eula.
Eula nodded and attempted to stand up but suddenly winced, clutching her stomach.
Concerned, Lin Feng rushed over, supporting Eula and asked, "What's wrong? Let's go see Barbara right away!"
He moved to lift Eula into his arms, ready to dash towards Mondstadt City.
Bab 94: Chapter 93: Relatives Visiting
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"Wait!" Eula hastily called out to Lin Feng, her cheeks slightly flushed as she murmured softly, "I... I'm not sick; it's just that time of the month!"
As she spoke, it seemed to exhaust all her strength, beads of cold sweat appearing on her forehead.
"That..." Lin Feng muttered, finally comprehending the situation - it was Aunt Flo's visit.
He quickly laid Eula flat on the bed and headed towards the kitchen.
Eula, curled up in pain, watched Lin Feng's hurried movements with a faint smile.
Suddenly, a cacophony of clanging sounds erupted from the kitchen, causing her smile to vanish instantly. Ah, Lin Feng remained unchanged.
Lin Feng spent a hefty sum by exchanging points with the system for a pack of brown sugar, then diligently set about boiling it. Fortunately, his expertise in instant noodles proved helpful, allowing him to easily adapt to preparing brown sugar water.
Soon, Lin Feng carefully carried a steaming bowl of brown sugar water to Eula's bedside.
"Little Eula, wake up and drink this..." Lin Feng smiled gently, helping Eula sit upright.
Eula's face contorted with pain; it was unbearable when the cramps struck.
Lin Feng helped Eula sit up against him, then spooned some brown sugar water, gently blew on it to cool it down. After checking its temperature with his lips, he finally fed it to Eula.
She slowly opened her mouth and took a small sip. Her cheeks flushed slightly, feeling as if she were still dreaming.
The drink was sweet and provided a comforting warmth.
"How does that feel? Better now?" Lin Feng asked with a smile after feeding Eula half of the bowl. He could already see a slight improvement in her demeanor, as her furrowed brows had relaxed somewhat.
"Mm-hmm..." Eula softly responded, opening her mouth again while looking at Lin Feng.
Lin Feng smiled warmly and continued feeding her until the entire bowl of brown sugar water was finished.
After drinking it, Eula comfortably lay back in bed, feeling utterly content. In the past, all she could do alone was sip warm water and huddle in a corner, enduring the pain.
Following a brief rest, Eula attempted to get up, intending to join the garrison squad for their patrol.
"What are you getting up for? Stay lying down!" Lin Feng quickly approached and gently pushed Eula back onto the bed.
"I need to check on the garrison squad; they're all new recruits!" Eula shook her head, emphasizing her duty as a knight.
"It's freezing outside, and going out will only worsen your pain. You won't be able to help them at all!" Lin Feng looked at Eula, slightly agitated.
"That's none of your concern!" Eula stubbornly lifted her chin, asserting her responsibilities as a knight.
"Your life is mine to save, so it most certainly is my concern!" Lin Feng blocked the doorway, showing no sign of backing down.
"Move aside!"
"Not happening!"
Eula, torn between anger and amusement at Lin Feng's determined stance, suddenly grimaced in apparent pain, clutching her stomach.
Lin Feng hastily rushed to the kitchen to fetch some warm water for Eula.
Seizing the opportunity, Eula attempted to slip past him, but Lin Feng sprinted back just in time, wrapping his arms around her from behind.
He wasn't foolish; he could tell Eula's expression was feigned, so he remained vigilant.
"Let go!" Eula's face flushed slightly, feeling uncomfortably heated by their close proximity.
"Not until you promise not to leave today!" Lin Feng held onto Eula firmly, resorting to playful stubbornness.
"I...I just need to call in and assign some tasks!" Eula weakly protested.
"That's easy, make a phone call right here!" Lin Feng kept his face pressed against Eula's back, refusing to let go even slightly.
"I don't have their numbers!" Eula shook her head, but the slight lift of her chin betrayed her lie.
"I do!" Lin Feng smiled, knowing he had the system as his cheat code for anything related to phones.
"Fine, let me go, I'll make the call!" Feeling Lin Feng's warmth against her back, Eula seemed to lose all strength.
"Alright, let's make a pact. Repeat after me: 'Cross my heart and hope to die, one hundred years won't change this vow; if I lie, I'm a silly pup, heh heh...'" Lin Feng chuckled mischievously.
Eula, feeling utterly embarrassed, repeated the words, puzzled by Lin Feng's childlike behavior.
"There you go, now remember, no breaking promises!" Lin Feng released Eula, still sensing the lingering faint fragrance from her body on his hands.
Eula reluctantly complied and earnestly assigned her duties to the vice-captain.
The vice-captain was astonished; Eula was known as a workaholic, never taking breaks or calling in sick.
When the garrison squad heard this news, they were equally shocked but mostly relieved. They had always feared that one day Eula would push herself too far due to her relentless dedication.
"Come on, if you're bored, let's play a game together!" Lin Feng pulled out his phone, smiling at Eula. He knew she had a proud demeanor, so simply suggesting he accompany her wouldn't work.
"Hmph, fine, I'll carry you then, consider it repayment for saving me!" With a haughty snort, Eula also took out her phone, truly embodying the epitome of tsundere behavior.
Lin Feng chuckled and nodded, joining Eula in entering the battle royale game.
"Eula, why did you hit me? We're teammates!"
"Oh...oops..."
"This isn't Minecraft, we can't fly..."
"You still can't fly? You're terrible..."
"Cough, cough, you can't chop down this tree. Let's go find enemies instead!"
"If we can't chop trees, how will we build houses? Where will we sleep at night?"
Eula remained silent.
"Someone's coming! Grab a grenade - it's that round throwable item."
"Okay, got it!"
"Throw it already!"
After a brief moment, a flash of fire lit up as both Lin Feng and Eula transformed into glowing green boxes.
"Aaargh... Why did you hold onto it instead of throwing it?" Lin Feng exclaimed, feeling somewhat helpless.
Eula didn't respond verbally but shot him a glare, her fists clenched tightly, hinting that any further nagging might invite a taste of her iron fist.
Sensing a chill, Lin Feng immediately looked at Eula and dared not say another word.
"Well, keep talking. I'm all ears," Eula said menacingly with a forced smile, gritting her teeth.
"Cough, cough, what I meant is, it was entirely my fault for not explaining clearly!" Lin Feng cleared his throat, adopting a conciliatory tone.
"Hmph, now you're getting it. No more arguing; just follow my lead from now on!" Eula snorted, lifting her chin slightly.
"As you command, O Spindrift Knight!" Lin Feng placed his hand over his heart, responding with a grin.
Soon, a new game began. This time, Eula performed much better, avoiding incidents like shooting trees with her gun.
"Take off your clothes!" Eula suddenly turned to Lin Feng and issued a commanding order.
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