Ch 159: Xing: Money Talks

Furina nodded.

“Good, I’ll go talk to Jizi. Let’s eat, eat, and then we’ll play.”

Several people continued to eat, quickly finishing their breakfast.

After breakfast, the group boarded a ferry to Liyue Harbor.

Cloud Retainer called her two obedient disciples, Ganyu and Shenhe.

“Ganyu, take Shenhe to Liyue Harbor for a stroll. Shenhe has had little contact with human society in recent years; you should help her become familiar with it.

During this time, you will take care of Shenhe. She will live with you, and she can return to Mount Tianheng after the Martial Arts Ceremony.”

Ganyu agreed, taking Shenhe’s hand.

“Yes, Master, I will take good care of my junior martial sister.”

Cloud Retainer nodded in satisfaction, then turned and went into the Treasure Boat to continue assembling her computer.

Ganyu looked at Shenhe.

“Junior martial sister, I’ll take you for a walk around Liyue Harbor and buy you some new clothes for the New Year.”

Shenhe nodded slightly.

“I’ll listen to my senior martial sister.”

Ganyu smiled, took Shenhe’s hand, and boarded a ferry to Liyue Harbor.

Ningguang had arranged a full 10 ferries on the Treasure Boat, specifically for everyone’s transportation.

Today is the Sea Lantern Festival, and everyone will stay in Liyue Harbor for another day.

Ganyu was about to ask the boatman to set sail when a voice came.

“Ganyu! Wait for me, let me come along!”

Ganyu looked back.

Asmodeus and Silver Wolf were seen boarding the ferry with Nahida.

Ganyu was very curious.

“Your Excellency Asmodeus, can’t you fly? Why are you taking the ferry? Wouldn’t flying be faster?”

Asmodeus sat down on a chair, took out a PS5, clicked the “Continue” button, and continued playing the game she hadn’t finished.

“Flying is too much trouble! I can’t play games while flying! Taking a boat is much better; you can travel and play games. Don’t you think so, Silver Wolf?”

Silver Wolf nodded, holding the PS5.

“Exactly!”

Ganyu smiled awkwardly.

So that’s the reason? It’s very characteristic of Your Excellency Asmodeus.

Xing, Hu Tao, and Furina’s group had already arrived at the harbor.

As soon as they got off the boat, they were captivated by the bustling harbor.

You see,

On the harbor plaza, there were countless vendors selling food, drinks, clothes, and toys; everything you could want!

Paimon sniffed vigorously.

“Mmm~ It smells so good! Lumine, let’s go buy some more food?”

Lumine rolled her eyes at Paimon speechlessly.

“You just finished eating, and you still want to eat?”

Paimon spread her hands.

“I can’t help it, this food smells too good!”

March 7th said,

“Let’s buy some snacks, eat while we walk around; it’s no fun to wander around with nothing to eat.”

After hearing this, everyone decided to buy some snacks and eat them while they strolled.

March 7th was strolling around when she suddenly saw two familiar faces.

At first, March 7th thought she was seeing things; she rubbed her eyes and looked again.

“Aren’t those Topa and Jade? What are they doing setting up a stall and doing business here?”

Xing and Hu Tao looked over and saw it was true.

The group came to Topa and Jade’s stall and saw that they had a large spinning wheel with various prizes around it.

Topa stood in front of the wheel holding a sign.

Xing, eating an ice pop, glanced at the sign.

“1 Primogem for one spin, 9 Primogems for ten spins. Wow, a Primogem lottery?”

Topa noticed Xing and smiled.

“Oh, Xing, March, Hu Tao, what a coincidence! Want to try my spinning wheel? The prizes are very generous.”

Xing spread her hands.

“Right now, I only have over 6 million Mora; I don’t have any other currency.”

Topa said after hearing this,

“Then I’ll charge you 100,000 Mora for one spin. How about it? Want to try?”

Xing heard this, such a good deal? Let’s do it!

Xing took out 100,000 Mora and gave it to Topa.

After Topa received it, she let Xing spin the wheel.

Xing looked at the prizes written on the wheel.

【100 jin of High-Quality Rice, 10 bolts of silk, 3000 tissues, a set of brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, a box of bread, a basket of fruit, an iron sword, a donkey, and a steed.】

Xing looked at the contents and suddenly felt it was a bit of a scam.

She had given 100,000 Mora; that amount was enough for a family of three to live for a month.

“Topa, these prizes are not very interesting.”

Topa said,

“Don’t say that. Think about it; if you win a steed, wouldn’t you make a fortune?

Look at the steed I brought. Tell me, isn’t it beautiful?”

Topa pointed to a magnificent white horse nearby. Xing nodded; the horse was indeed handsome.

It was pure white, with bright eyes, and a strong build; it was clearly a fine horse.

“Okay, then I’ll spin!”

Xing spun the wheel.

The large spinning wheel spun rapidly, and Topa rang a gong from somewhere.

“Everyone come and see! The lucky spinning wheel! Whatever you land on, you get to take it!

Big giveaway for the Sea Lantern Festival today! Just one Primogem for a chance to spin!

Don’t miss out if you’re passing by!”

With Topa’s shout, people on the surrounding streets turned their attention.

Everyone was curious about this new game.

“What is this thing? It looks quite fun.”

“Look at that horse! Wow, it’s so handsome!”

“Boss, is that horse a prize?”

Topa greeted the customer.

“Of course, it’s our grand prize! Look at this Miss over here; she’s already playing. Do you want to give it a try?”

Xing was annoyed when she saw Topa using her for advertisement.

Seeing this, Jade smiled and secretly slipped 100 Star Coins into Xing’s hand.

Xing understood immediately and smiled mysteriously.

Xing looked at the wheel, which had not stopped, and spun it forcefully again.

“This is so fun! I wonder what prize I’ll win.”

March 7th and Hu Tao were speechless when they saw the under-the-table transaction between Jade and Xing.

Xing’s money-grubbing habit was incurable; she was bought off by 100 Star Coins!

Hu Tao said,

“Xing was bought off by 100 Star Coins; if it were me, it would take at least 200!”

March 7th raised her eyebrows.

“200? I think it would take at least 300.”

Lumine waved her hand.

“1000!”

With the cooperation of Xing and Topa, more and more people gathered to watch the fun.

During this time, most people secretly regretted selling their Primogems to Ningguang earlier.

However, the Sea Lantern Festival wasn’t only attended by people from Liyue; many people came from other places, some with Primogems.

In twos and threes, some people took out Primogems to play.

Jade was responsible for handing out the prizes, and Topa was responsible for hosting and getting people excited.

With their cooperation, their business boomed, and more and more people gathered.

Xing saw that her task was complete, took her prize—a basket of fruit—and continued shopping with March 7th and the others.

Jade gave an extra basket of fruit because Xing’s group was large.

Each person in Xing’s group had a piece of fruit in their hand as they ate and strolled.