Morax is dead, Liyue will fall into my hands.

Upon hearing about the collaboration, Hu Tao suddenly became somewhat expectant: "What, does Mr. Li intend to introduce business to our Wangshengtang?"

Li Ye smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course, but for now it shouldn't have much to do with the word 'rebirth'; it's business in other areas."

Walnut: "Other aspects?"

Li Ye: "It is said that the Hall of Rebirth has influence in both the legitimate and illegitimate worlds in Liyue, and even engages in some shady businesses."

My upcoming business requires a group of skilled martial artists for security. I wonder if Master Hu could help me find some?

The business Li Ye mentioned, Wang Sheng Tang also does, but when she heard it had nothing to do with sending people to their final rest, Hu Tao couldn't help but feel a little disappointed: "The business you mentioned, Wang Sheng Tang has people specifically in charge of it, and I never get involved."

As she spoke, Hu Tao leaned close to Li Ye's cheek with hopeful eyes and suggested, "As for our funeral service business, which mainly focuses on helping people pass away... don't you really plan to book one for yourself? I think it would be perfect for you."

If a normal person heard such a curse wishing for their own death, they would probably have cursed them out, but when Li Ye heard Hu Tao's suggestion, he actually thought about it seriously for a few seconds and said, "That's not wrong."

Who knows, one day I might not check the almanac before going out, get hit on the head with a stick from behind, and then be sent here to boost Master Hu's sales performance.

But after thinking about it, I decided against it. If I were to die, I certainly wouldn't become a ghost and continue to wander the continent of Teyvat, because apart from one close friend, I have no other attachment to this place.

I wouldn't care about a so-called funeral. The changes I brought to Liyue are the most fitting funeral for my status in this life.

If I were to die someday, I hope no one would remember me; I hope everyone would remember me.

Upon hearing Li Ye's words, Hu Tao felt for a moment as if she had seen a special soul.

It is unshackled and unbound, its gaze unwavering, and it strides forward relentlessly, leaving behind a majestic silhouette for those who follow and await its surpassing.

Just then, Zhongli, who had finished walking his birds, leisurely strolled over and saw Li Ye and Hall Master Hu almost face to face, with Hall Master Hu staring intently at Li Ye...

What? Did I arrive at the wrong time?

Li Ye: "Mr. Zhongli, you've come at just the right time."

As Li Ye spoke, he turned to say goodbye to Hu Tao and said, "Wangshengtang is responsible for serving the deceased, while the public welfare and charity foundation I plan to establish is for serving the living. I believe we will definitely have more business dealings in the future. I hope you will give me more guidance in the future."

Walnut: "Oh..."

When Zhongli first met the usually quirky and clever Master Hu, she felt a sense of loss and bewilderment when facing a living person.

Did I really arrive at the wrong time?!

After thinking about it, I realized there didn't seem to be any problem; Master Hu was indeed not young anymore.

Thinking that Master Hu, whom he couldn't handle before, had finally grown up, Zhong Li's lips curled into a rare, fatherly smile.

The smile vanished immediately upon realizing that the other person was Li Ye.

It seems Li Ye was right; I arrived just in time.

Chapter 73: Andrei's Despair

After saying goodbye to Hu Tao, Li Ye and Zhong Li headed to the "Northern Bank" together.

Throughout the journey, Li Ye felt that Zhong Li seemed to be observing him intentionally or unintentionally, and even hesitated to speak a few times.

But then I thought about it again. Given Mr. Zhongli's personality, he would definitely speak up directly if there was a problem, so it must be a misperception.

After leaving "Wangsheng Hall", we turned and twisted our way to "Feiyun Slope".

"Mr. Zhongli, please wait a moment. I'll go find someone to inquire about the exact location of the 'Northern Bank'."

Li Ye had heard of "Northern Bank" before, but he had never actually been there; he only knew its general location.

Upon hearing this, Zhongli reached out to stop Li Ye, saying, "There's no need for that. I'll lead the way."

Li Ye was taken aback: "Mr. Zhongli has been to the 'Northern Bank'?"

Zhongli was puzzled and couldn't understand why Li Ye would have such doubts.

Li Ye explained, "Sorry, sorry, I just felt that someone like Mr. Zhongli, who never carries a Mora when he goes out, shouldn't have any connection with a place like 'Northern Bank,' which deals with Mora every day."

Zhongli: "When entrusted with a task, one should be loyal to it."

Li Ye suddenly realized: "So that's how it is. This person must be very discerning to be able to get Mr. Zhongli's help."

Zhongli seemed hesitant to speak this time.

How should I answer this?

To be honest, is that true?

Li Ye arrived at the foot of the "Northern Bank" and looked up.

This was the first time he had ever seen a bank built at such a high altitude.

Being high up certainly allows one to look down on everything, but it also inevitably creates a distance between oneself and those at the bottom.

Li Ye concluded that as long as "Wanmin Qianzhuang" could be established, "Beiguo Bank" would have no competitive advantage over the general public in Liyue.

Even "Northern Bank" followed the example of "Wanmin Money Shop" and made changes, offering high interest rates to depositors.

For no other reason than the location chosen by "Northern Bank"!

I climbed the stairs and arrived at the door step by step.

Li Ye met an old acquaintance, Burns.

Burns, under the blazing sun, couldn't help but feel a chilling hatred in his eyes when he saw Li Ye approaching.

If it weren't for him, I would still be a core member of "Northern Bank". It was all because of this greenhorn that I lost everything!

Li Ye was stunned when he saw the other person. Wasn't this Burns? He looked so tired after just a few days?

Upon hearing the news of Li Ye's arrival, Andrei hurriedly came out to greet him: "Mr. Li, hello, I am Andrei, the manager of 'Northern Bank,' and I have come to welcome you on the orders of my master."

Seeing this, Li Ye smiled rather amusedly and said, "Manager Andrei, three days ago, the 'Northern Bank' invited us to come and discuss charity matters, but the person they sent was just a security guard."

Is it because the security guards at "Northern Bank" are all highly skilled? Or is this your way of showing sincerity?

Just as Andrei was about to explain, he heard Li Ye say again, "It can't be that Mr. Burns held a high position three days ago, and then he was demoted to a gatekeeper just because he delivered a letter to me?"

"..."

Andrei had never met anyone like Li Ye, who could shut you down completely with just one sentence.

What could he say? Burns was a core member just three days ago, but because of his lack of ability, he was demoted by the master to guard the gate?

Andrei: "Mr. Li, you've misunderstood. Burns was a core member of 'Northern Bank,' but he made a mistake at an internal meeting two days ago, so he's being temporarily assigned to be a doorman for a few days as a minor punishment."

Upon hearing this, Li Ye pointed at Burns and asked, "What mistake did he make?"

"he..."

Andrei's eyelids twitched violently. "Can't you just ask a few fewer questions?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Li, this involves core confidential information about 'Northern Bank' and cannot be disclosed."

"Is it really inconvenient to disclose? Or is this just a show of force?"

Andrei just wanted to grab Li Ye by the collar and yell at him: Who was giving whom a hard time?

"Mr. Li, you've misunderstood. We really didn't mean that."

Andrei looked at the whispering crowd around him and started cursing inwardly.

If no agreement is reached today, the "Wanmin Daily" doesn't need to embellish the story; it can simply publish the matter as it is tomorrow...

The people of Liyue already couldn't stand seeing "Northern Bank" doing well, and given Li Ye's current reputation, it's obvious how the public opinion will develop.

Seeing that Andre was about to make an excuse, Li Ye knew it was time to back down and quickly spoke up before him, saying, "Alright, as long as 'Northern Bank' is sincerely doing charity, what harm is there in misunderstanding this once? Please lead the way, Manager Andre."

Faced with Li Ye's "compromise," Andrei felt worse than if he had swallowed a fly.

All he wants now is to smuggle Li Ye into Inazuma, and then, with Thor as his witness, challenge Li Ye to a duel before the Emperor!

Andrei forced a smile: "Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Li. Please."

Led by Andrei, Li Ye and Zhong Li entered the "Northern Bank" and arrived at a tea room on the top floor.

"Please wait a moment, Mr. Li and Mr. Zhongli. My master will be here shortly."

After finishing his sentence, Andrei immediately disappeared. He didn't want to stay anywhere Li Ye was around for even a second.

They were afraid of getting themselves into any more trouble.

Shortly after Andrei left, a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties walked in.

Judging from his appearance, he should be from Liyue, with the look of a shrewd businessman.

He was wearing an outfit similar to a Zhongshan suit, was slightly overweight, had short hair, a bit of a beard, and his eyes gleamed with cunning.

After entering the room, the middle-aged man clasped his hands in a respectful greeting and introduced himself, saying, "I am Pantalone, Mr. Li, Mr. Zhongli. Thank goodness."

Upon hearing this, Li Ye smiled and said, "I've long heard that the master of the 'Northern Bank,' though named Pantarone, is a native of Liyue. It turns out the rumors are true."

Pantalone walked to the tea table, gestured for Li Ye and Zhong Li to sit down, and said as he skillfully picked up the teacups with tea tongs to rinse them, "This rumor is both true and false."

Upon hearing this, Li Ye looked at Zhong Li and said with a smile, "Oh? Master's words are quite profound? Why don't we hear what Master has to say about them?"

Pantalone: ​​"When needed, Pantalone can be a Liyueite; when not needed, Pantalone can be a true Winterborn."

Li Ye couldn't help but laugh when he heard this: "Haha, can nationality be changed so easily?"

“There’s an old saying in Liyue: ‘People strive to rise higher, water flows downhill.’” Pantarone looked at Li Ye and Zhong Li for a moment before saying, “There are some things that Liyue can’t give, but Zhi Dong can.”

Li Ye rubbed his thumb and forefinger together, making a counting motion, and said, "What the master is talking about, isn't it Mora?"

Pantalone: ​​"Of course not."

Li Ye: "What is that?"

Chapter 74: Let "Donations" Take Flight

Pantalone: ​​"The Eye of God!"

Li Ye: "The Eye of God?"

Pantalone nodded and smiled, saying, "That's right. I heard that Boss Li doesn't have the 'Eye of God' either. Don't you yearn for it? That signifies the gaze of God, the approval of a person by God."

Li Ye shook his finger nonchalantly and said, "I'm sorry, I have no interest in being watched by the gods, nor do I need their approval. I only need the approval of the people of Liyue."

Upon hearing Li Ye's words, Pantalone leaned forward, his eyes fixed on Li Ye's expression, as if trying to see through him completely.

However, no matter how Pantalone viewed it, Li Ye maintained his composure and remained unchanged; he truly did not care about the so-called approval of God.

"Hahahaha!"

Pantarone couldn't help but applaud Li Ye: "In Liyue, I'm afraid only Mr. Li could say such a thing so frankly. So, Mr. Li is planning to do charity?"