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If what Li Xiao said is true, then will I have the chance to see those deceased friends again?

Those friends who fought alongside him through the long years but ultimately had to pass away seemed to reappear before his eyes.

Zhong Li took a deep breath and spoke with unprecedented seriousness: "What do you want?"

He secretly decided that as long as it didn't violate his principles and bottom line, he would do his best to fulfill whatever request Li Xiao made.

Forget about the four gods carrying the coffin he mentioned before, he would even agree to let him dance on his own grave.

Li Xiao blinked, a smile appearing on her face, and said shyly, "Actually, I have a few girls I like, and I'd like you to help me set them up."

"......that's all?"

Zhong Li couldn't keep his composure; his face was filled with disbelief. He stared blankly at Li Xiao, seemingly unable to comprehend Li Xiao's thoughts.

Not only did he not understand, but everyone else present had a big question mark above their heads. You've gone through all this, even using a divine skill like resurrection, and it's all for something like this?

This is a power capable of causing global uproar! You're going to trade it away just for a trivial emotional matter?

However, Ying, who was present, knew Li Xiao from Mondstadt and had some understanding of him.

After thinking for a moment, she immediately realized that Li Xiao's perverted nature had probably kicked in again, and she couldn't help but feel a little speechless.

Li Xiao replied to Zhong Li, "Of course it's not just that. The main thing is that these people are hard to sway, so we need you, an acquaintance, to persuade them."

How about this, if we each succeed, I'll help you revive someone else. One for one, what do you think? Fair enough?

Zhongli's feelings were a bit complicated. Wasn't this just pimping?

He never imagined that one day he would be asked to do such a thing, and that he would find it difficult to refuse.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking, "Could you tell me specifically who these people are?"

Li Xiao began reciting the menu: "Gan Yu, Shen He, Yan Fei, Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhen Jun, Ge Chen Lang Shi Zhen Jun."

Of course, I'm also very interested in the Water and Fire Yakshas, ​​and the Dust King's Return to the End, but since they haven't been resurrected yet, I'll leave that aside for now.

Upon hearing these names, Zhong Li's hands trembled slightly.

These people were his subordinates, friends, and juniors, and he found it difficult to bring himself to ask them.

And is it really worth it to trade their happiness for the return of old friends?

Li Xiao noticed his hesitation and spoke to him again:

"You don't need to force them to agree; I'm following the principle of voluntariness here."

You just need to tell them this, and they'll come to me if they want to.

Zhong Li was somewhat speechless. He knew these people well. If they knew that Li Xiao could resurrect his old friends, they would very likely agree.

In doing so, by conveying this message, I was essentially making a request of them.

Li Xiao patted him on the shoulder, "Don't worry so much. Everyone has their own judgment and choices. Let them decide for themselves."

Zhongli closed his eyes, leaned back in his chair, and pondered for a long time.

Finally, when Zhongli opened his eyes again, there was a newfound determination in his gaze.

"I understand. I'll let them know about it later."

Even if he didn't say anything, Li Xiao would still go to them, so he might as well take on the role of the "bad guy" for Li Xiao.

In this way, even if they do agree, they won't cause any unnecessary conflicts with Li Xiao.

"That's great!" A relaxed smile appeared on Li Xiao's face. "But, are you not continuing with your plan?"

Li Xiao was referring to Zhongli's plan to test Liyue. If these people were notified at this time, his identity would be exposed, and the original plan would be interrupted.

"It's all right."

Zhongli shook his head calmly, not offering further explanation as there were other people present.

Li Xiao nodded. Since Zhong Li had his own considerations, he wouldn't say anything more.

"Um, Lord Wind God..."

D'Artagnan, who was sitting opposite Li Xiao, stood up and ran over to him in a very obsequious manner, poured him a full cup of tea, and then rubbed his hands together with a big smile on his face.

Seeing his ingratiating manner, Li Xiao got goosebumps all over.

"Get to the point, don't act like this. This isn't like you at all."

"Ahem." D'Artagnan coughed, his expression returning to seriousness.

"I was wondering if you'd be interested in making a deal with me? We have plenty of beautiful women in Zhidong. Just give the word and I'll send them to you right away."

D'Artagnan patted his chest, looking confident. It was as if the beauties of winter were ready to serve at any moment, waiting only for Li Xiao's command.

"Oh?" Li Xiao became interested. He had originally invited him to come along to see if he could get in touch with Zhi Dong, but he didn't expect that D'Artagnan would bring it up first.

"Are you sure anyone is okay?" Li Xiao asked, confirming again.

“Of course!” D'Artagnan answered without hesitation.

"What if I said I like your Winter Queen?"

Upon hearing this, D'Artagnan's expression changed instantly. He frowned and said in an unhappy tone, "Are you joking?"

The noble Queen is the faith in the hearts of all the people of Winter, and he will never allow anyone to show any disrespect to her, not even a god.

“I’m not joking. I’m interested in not only your Queen, but also your third-ranking executive, the girl Columbia, the seventh-ranking puppet, Sandone, and the eighth-ranking lady, Rosalyn.”

The reason there was no servant, Arecino, was because he had already taken her under his wing in Fontaine. He just didn't know if she had left the Fatui, since he hadn't kept track of her since.

Upon hearing his request, D'Artagnan immediately refused, saying, "That's impossible!"

Putting aside Her Majesty the Empress, none of the other executives would listen to him and offer themselves to Li Xiao.

Li Xiao propped her chin on one hand and said casually, "But didn't you just say anyone would do?"

D'Artagnan took a breath before speaking again: "If they're not good enough, you can find someone else. This time, anyone will do."

After all, the ability to resurrect was too important, so he didn't lose his temper because of the Winter Queen.

Li Xiao laughed; it was that same phrase again.

"I heard you have a younger sister named Tonya, right?"

D'Artagnan's forehead veins bulged instantly. He clenched his fists, barely suppressing the urge to punch Li Xiao, and said through gritted teeth, "She has nothing to do with this. Don't mess with her!"

He never expected that his own sister would be dragged into this matter.

His family is his Achilles' heel; he would never agree to this.

"You disagree with this and you disagree with that. Then you should let Empress Zhidong talk to me in person."

"Very well! I will report this to the Queen."

After finishing his sentence, D'Artagnan decisively left. He was afraid that Li Xiao might say something else that would make him lose control and start fighting.

Of course, this was also because D'Artagnan knew he was no match for Li Xiao, and he needed to report today's events to Queen Winter as soon as possible. Otherwise, he would have already rushed up and fought Li Xiao.

Paimon, who had been watching the whole thing from the sidelines, suddenly spoke up as he watched Paimon's departing figure: "Is the young master just leaving like that?"

Li Xiao looked at the little thing, "What, you still can't bear to part with him?"

"No, not at all," Paimon shook his head. "I just want to know if he paid for his meal today. If not, who's going to pay after he leaves?"

The people present looked at each other and fell silent for a moment.

"Let me make this clear first, I don't have any money!"

Ying spoke first, clutching her wallet and looking at the others with a wary expression.

She earned all her money through hard work these past few days, digging graves, exorcising ghosts, and handing out flyers with Hu Tao, and she didn't want to spend it here.

Li Xiao shrugged, looking helpless.

“I’m out of money too. I’ve spent all the money that Grandpa Diluc gave me before, and I forgot to ask him for it again.”

So everyone's gaze turned to Zhongli, who had resumed drinking his tea. Although they knew his character, a glimmer of hope still arose within them.

"Hmm..." Zhong Li patted his pockets and then said, "Sorry, I didn't bring my wallet either."

"Now what?"

Paimon was getting anxious. She really wanted to eat this feast, and she couldn't give it up now, could she?

The thought of missing out on the delicious meal that was right in front of him made Paimon feel terrible.

"How about we keep a book?"

Zhongli made a suggestion, which was also in line with his habits.

Ying asked, "Then whose account should we keep it on?"

Li Xiao suggested, "Let's go with the young master."

"Wouldn't that be a bit inappropriate? The young master has already left, yet we're still putting it on his tab."

Paimon felt a pang of unease.

Ying tugged at her cheek. "Don't you want a big meal? Besides, the young master already said he was treating, so it doesn't go against his wishes."

"OK then!"

Paimon, tempted by the grand meal, instantly abandoned any semblance of conscience.

Soon, all the dishes were served, and everyone started eating.

However, Li Xiao and Zhong Li only tasted a few bites of each dish before putting down their chopsticks, but Ying and Paimeng were different; they stuffed food into their mouths.

Paimon, in particular, was practically a reincarnation of a starving ghost.

Li Xiao, worried they might choke, poured them a cup of tea and gave them a word of advice.

"Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you."

Paimon took the teacup, gulped it down in one go, and swallowed the food in his mouth as well.

"You don't understand, we rarely have the opportunity to eat such a lavish meal."

After saying that, Paimon continued to work diligently.

Finally, Ying was the first to give up, leaving only Paimon, who ate 80% of the food on the table.

After finishing the last bite, the two of them, both with large bellies, lay sprawled on their seats, burping contentedly.