I'm in the Teyvat running group

"Ah? It's alright, Dotore is someone I've always wanted to kill too."

"Thank you anyway."

So that's the reason! Yunxiu nodded knowingly and didn't say anything more. Whether in the game or the manga, Dottore, also known as the Doctor, had caused a lot of harm to Kaeya and Diluc, and Adeline, as the head maid of Dawn Winery, had watched the two brothers grow up and was practically like a mother to them.

Isn't it only natural for a mother to be happy for her child?

After walking through the long corridor and escalators, I arrived at that familiar large restaurant again.

It was already noon, and Diluc, Kaia, and Jean were all at the table, even Abedo and Sugar were there, which wasn't surprising. After all, Dawn Winery was basically a key fortress for the Knights of Favonius to control the strategic location of Stonegate, although Diluc wouldn't admit it, it was the truth.

However, Yunxiu unexpectedly discovered a surprising person at the dining table. She was wearing a strange yet beautiful robe, not the uniform of the Fools, but a clearly custom-made fitted robe, over which she wore a burgundy high-necked satin shirt. She was gracefully handling a plate of Wesley chicken with ancient etiquette. Noticing Yunxiu's gaze, she casually raised her head and asked, "Is it strange that I'm here?"

Arecino! Although judging from the battle of Dvalin, she and Mondstadt weren't exactly enemies, their relationship didn't seem close enough for them to eat together...

“I’m here to collect my payment.” Arecino said, continuing to savor the food without a care in the world. “As expected of the owner of Dawn Winery, you’ve managed to find such an authentic Fontaine chef in Mondstadt.”

"It's nothing compared to saving Dvalin," Diluc replied casually.

"Um... nice clothes?" Yunxiu pulled out a table and sat down. Soon, a maid brought him a plate of Tian Shu meat and a plate of golden crab. Yunxiu picked up his chopsticks and casually poked at it. It was soft but not mushy, tender but not greasy. It was indeed a top-quality Tian Shu meat. He couldn't help but praise it before saying, "If you are talking about information, I can give it to you, but if it is a lady's negotiation, then I'm sorry I have no right to decide."

“It’s a product ordered by Chiori-ya. She happens to be in Liyue right now. If you’re interested, you can contact her. With your connections, I’m sure it won’t be a problem.” Arecino wiped her mouth, put down her cutlery, and stared intently at Yunxiu. “I need to know what information it is. If it’s something I already know or it’s irrelevant, you’d better start thinking about how to resolve this diplomatic crisis.”

Can we say it here?

“Compared to my colleagues, I might trust the Knights more that they wouldn’t ruin my plans.” Arecino elegantly wiped her hands and said, “Besides, given your relationship with them, even if you talk to me privately, wouldn’t you tell them?”

What you said makes so much sense, I can't even refute it...

Compared to the Fools' infighting, constant mischief, and mockery of their teammates, the Knights of Favonius's moral character is undoubtedly among the best in the entire continent...

But when your teammates would rather believe in the morality of your enemies than in your own, is this the tragedy or the horror of the masses?

“Alright.” Yunxiu put down her chopsticks for the moment and stared intently at Arecino, saying, “I know your name is Peruvieri, which is the code name inherited from the previous servant, Kujavina.”

"If that's what you're talking about, then Mond should compensate me for my losses."

"Don't rush." ​​Yunxiu glanced at Diluc and Jean, and seeing that they were also looking at them seriously, she immediately said, "I learned from a friend that the people you kill with your power will leave afterimages in the world, and strong obsessions may even linger for years or even decades."

"Oh? Who told you this? Rosalyn? Dotore?"

“That’s not important.” Yunxiu slowly picked up a piece of golden crab and put it in her mouth. She didn’t look at Arecino, but instead looked out the window and said, “If you really try to sense the power in the House of Hearths, you might be able to find a surviving child’s soul. Her name is—Crevie!”

"!" Arecino slammed her hand on the table and stood up. "How did you know this? Who passed on the information to you? Which of my colleagues betrayed my intelligence?"

"And..." Her voice was already tinged with ruthlessness, her whole body exuding a blood-red hue, her words as cold as a winter storm: "What did you do to Clementine!"

Seeing that Diluc and Jean had already assumed fighting stances, Yunxiu gestured for them not to rush, and then said seriously, "Ms. Arecino, since I told you, I must have my own information channels. Besides, given my status, I should already be on the Fatui's kill list, right?"

Looking at Arecino, whose blood and flames had faded, Yunxiu couldn't help but sigh that Yu Hua was truly a wise man.

Ultimately, people are trapped by what they cannot obtain in their youth, and killing Clementine, her childhood friend, is the lifelong torment in Peruvier's heart. Even though she can remain calm in the face of gods, and even though she can draw her spear against wild beasts, there is still a soft spot in her heart that she cannot let go of.

Perhaps this is why she's one of the few among the Fools who cares about the lives of her colleagues, and even has a good relationship with several of the Executives...

In her own story, she also changed the fate of the Hearth House, allowing many people to live peaceful lives after their secrets were cleared. Isn't this a kind of compensation for herself?

With a long sigh, Yunxiu continued, "Crevie's obsession is exceptionally strong. Even though it has been burned by your blood and fire, it still remains in the world. If I'm not mistaken, it can last for at least two or three more years, so you don't need to rush."

“Thank you, the deal is done.” Arecino stood up, straightened her clothes, and looked at Jean and Diluc. “Let’s talk about Rosalind’s situation as soon as possible. I need to get back to Fontaine as soon as possible. I hope we can finalize this within three days.”

Seeing Arecino's appearance and her urgent need to return to Fontaine, Yunxiu suddenly realized that even though he had tried to overestimate Clementine's influence on Arecino, he had actually underestimated it! Arecino probably had no loyalty to the Winter Queen at all; she stayed with the Fools only because the Queen had pardoned her sins and given her the title of Executor.

Judging from the storyline and setting of Genshin Impact itself, Arecino mentioned this matter in her voice lines, that is, if the conditions are right, Arecino and the Queen could very well break up!

To personally wield the sword and slay the Empress was her greatest act of respect.

So... I might actually have a chance to recruit a powerful fighter!

“Miss Peruvieri, if you don’t mind, let’s discuss a deal.” With that thought, he suddenly spoke up, “I think you would be interested.”

"What? Also, our relationship isn't close enough for us to use that name."

“I have a spell, though I haven’t fully mastered it yet, but I think I should be able to within a year or two.” Yunxiu nodded his head, looked at Arecino’s confused eyes, and continued, “As long as you can preserve Clementine’s soul, I can resurrect her.”

"!" Arecino's face showed a look of shock and longing, but she quickly seemed to remember something and said, "It wouldn't be a twisted, strange creature like Dotore, would it? I would rather send Clementine into the ley lines myself than see her become like that."

“Of course not.” Yunxiu was secretly delighted. It seemed there was really a chance! He paused and continued, “However, it will definitely be difficult for her to revive in her grown-up form. You will most likely have to raise her all over again. But other than that, there are no side effects.”

“You know the source of Clementine and my power, so your words are at least as credible as the clown’s.” Arecino stared intently at Yunxiu for a while, then sat down again and said to Yunxiu, “What’s the price? I think this is not something that can be solved with Mora or treasures.”

She glanced around before saying seriously, "If you really do what you say you will, then the lives of some of my colleagues are not out of the question."

“Of course not, you don’t even need to kill anyone,” Yunxiu said with a smile.

Chapter 59 A Single Thought of Contract Moves a Foolish Minister

“It’s not about murder, I don’t think anything can justify this price.” Arecino looked at Yunxiu’s delicate face and said with amusement, “If you have some filthy thoughts, I think you’ll be disappointed. Even if I don’t mind, the pain and damage caused by the hidden power of my bloodline will certainly permeate every part of my body. If you still want to live with your little girlfriend, I suggest you give up.”

The Crimson Moon bloodline's defensive capabilities are quite comprehensive...

Yunxiu couldn't help but scoff. Although he genuinely had no such intention—after all, aside from anything else, servants weren't his type—this information still made him feel a pang of sadness...

"I didn't have that idea." Yunxiu immediately waved her hand, joking. Even if she did, Sugar was right there! I was still figuring out how to explain Xiangling's situation to Sugar. If this happens, I'll be in deep trouble even if I jump into the Biyue River.

"What is that? Bloodline research? Intelligence gathering? Or..."

“I want you.” Yunxiu interrupted Arecino and said seriously, “As the son of Tian Shu, I’m making this deal with you. I need you to leave the Fatui after Clementine’s resurrection and serve Liyue for at least three years.”

Anyway, if he doesn't succeed in three or four years, Teyvat will probably be finished! Seeing Arecino's shocked and slightly puzzled expression, he immediately added, "It's mainly about dealing with the Abyss and the Demon Gods. There's no need to get involved in the grudges between countries or between individuals."

After speaking, Yunxiu did not avoid the question, but stared intently at Arecino, watching her expression change from anger to confusion, then to relief, and finally to deep thought.

It seems there's still no way to succeed...

Yunxiu sighed. It was still too difficult to exchange a vague promise for the effectiveness of a top-tier executive, even if this was the most swayed executive he could think of...

“I need to see your sincerity.” A sudden voice rang out, and Yunxiu abruptly raised his head, looking at Arecino’s strange blood-red cross eyes staring intently at him, and said, “If you can show enough sincerity, I am willing to sign a contract with you, and after your official and uninterrupted resurrection of Krevy, I will serve Liyue for three years and handle matters of the Abyss.”

There is a play!

Yunxiu glanced at Diluc and said, "Could you please get me some magic rune paper and pen, the kind that can be preserved for the longest possible time?"

"Do you need anything else?"

"Well... there's no need for Mr. Abedo to be here."

Seeing that Yunxiu didn't make any further requests, Diluc casually snapped his fingers, and a maid who was serving in the corner of the restaurant went out. In less than ten minutes, she returned with a large stack of magic rune papers and high-quality magic materials. Yunxiu looked at them and made a gesture to wait a moment, then quickly began to write on the rune papers.

When Abedo saw Yunxiu rapidly writing magical runes, he and Sugar curiously walked over and stood behind Yunxiu, watching him continuously write strange characters. Although many of the runes were new to him, the level of magic was not high, and he could understand them completely.

He explained to Sugar as he looked at it, while the others waited quietly.

Thirty minutes later, Yunxiu looked at the three sets of spell runes in front of her and smiled with satisfaction.

His plan was to have Abedo personally create a Soul-Nourishing Jade that solidified the "Larry Mind Link" and included an "Anti-Death Barrier" and a "Soul Shield," and then create two more magic scrolls for the Larry Mind Link.

This way, after Arecino finds Clementine's remnant soul, she can activate Larry's Mind Link Scroll and guide Clementine's remnant soul into the Soul Nourishing Jade. Because the Soul Nourishing Jade has a solidified anti-death barrier and soul shield, coupled with the characteristics of the Soul Nourishing Jade itself, it can provide the best protection for Clementine's remnant soul and continuously nourish it during this period.

Once he reaches the seventh ring and learns the Resurrection spell, he can easily revive Krevy, at which point Peruvier will belong to Liyue.

The only problem is whether Abedo can make it... He doesn't have the expertise to craft items or scrolls, so if Abedo doesn't have this ability, then he'll have to learn it himself and then make it...

After handing the three completed spell runes to Abedo, Yunxiu carefully explained her needs to him before asking, "Mr. Abedo, can you do this?"

He continued to explain the production process in detail, such as how to inscribe magic arrays in the Soul Nourishing Jade, how to make a Soul Nourishing Jade, and how to solidify the spell of Larry's mind link on the Soul Nourishing Jade. Although the spell was not difficult, Abedo listened with great interest to the completely different spell ideas from another world, and even Sugar nodded in agreement.

After listening quietly, Abedo smiled and said, "It's not difficult."

“The most difficult part is designing the magic circle itself.” Abedo looked at the runes. As a top magic master and alchemy master, as long as he understood the essence of magic, its use was natural. He smiled confidently and said, “The only problem may be that the materials for the Soul Nourishing Jade are hard to find, but it doesn’t matter, I have a way.”

Abedo took a few sheets of paper and a magic pen, and quickly began to draw on them! In less than ten minutes, a beautiful Soul-Nourishing Jade engraved with a magic array was drawn. Then he threw the paper into the air and flicked his finger. The magic paper actually burst into flames, and after burning out, it left no ashes but a flawless Soul-Nourishing Jade.

He then threw the spell runes that Yunxiu had already written into the sky one by one. The sheets of paper burst into flames, and the runes transformed into streaks of light that flew toward the Soul Nourishing Jade. Finally, the last string of runes flew in and shone brightly!

He caught the Soul-Nourishing Jade and pinched it between his hands. A beautiful Soul-Nourishing Jade, inscribed with three different magic arrays, appeared perfectly in his palm.

It is warm and smooth all over, radiating a soft light and having the same temperature as a human body. If you look closely, you can see that there are life-like veins inside. On the outside of the Soul Nourishing Jade, gold, silver and cyan magic arrays intersect to form a beautiful and smooth pattern, as if it contains a powerful life force.

Abedo glanced at the Soul-Nourishing Jade, then flicked his finger, and two magic scrolls slowly appeared in his hand as if printed, automatically rolling themselves into one scroll.

Apart from Sugar, who seemed to have met him before, everyone else was so shocked by Abedo's incredible alchemical abilities that they were almost speechless, including Yunxiu herself.

This kind of demigod-like skill would require an extremely high-level raid group to encounter such a powerful monster in the later stages of the game, even in D&D...

"Mr. Abedo, you are truly remarkable." Yunxiu sincerely praised him, then held the Soul-Nourishing Jade and the magic scroll and said to Arecino, "Miss Peruvieri, this is my sincere offer."

Seeing Arecino's puzzled expression, Yunxiu placed the items on the table one by one and began to explain.

“This is a Soul-Nourishing Jade, which solidifies mental spells, protective spells, and spells to protect the soul.” Yunxiu pointed to the Soul-Nourishing Jade and the scroll and said, “This is a scroll that solidifies mental spells. You can cast it yourself or find a mage to help you. Of course, if you don’t have the ability to cast spells, it’s easy to fail, but I have two copies here.”

"How is this used?" After all, Arecino wasn't a spellcaster and didn't have a deep understanding of magic, but out of her desire to revive Clementine, she forced herself to suppress her curiosity.

“Once you find Clementine’s remnant soul, you can cast this spell and guide her to recuperate in the Soul Nourishing Jade.” Yunxiu shook the scroll and continued, “The Soul Nourishing Jade solidifies mental magic, so you can communicate with her at any time—when she has almost fully recovered her soul, I can use other spells to revive her.”

"How long will this Soul-Nourishing Jade be effective?"

“I think you’ve already seen Mr. Abedo’s strength. He’s definitely capable of holding out until I learn the relevant spells.” Yunxiu pointed to Abedo, who had already sat back down and started drinking tea in silence. Then she said with a smile, “Of course, my sincerity is definitely not free, but asking a great alchemist to help you once will definitely require a reward. You’ll have to pay for that.”

After speaking, Yunxiu made a turn and placed the Soul Nourishing Jade and the magic scroll for Larry's Mind Link in Arecino's hands. Watching Arecino quietly stare at the two items, he went around again and sat back down.

After a full five minutes of silence, Arecino took out a small bag engraved with numerous magical runes, carefully placed the scroll and the Soul Nourishing Jade inside, put the bag in her inner pocket, and then said, "I am willing to sign a contract, with the resurrection of Clementine as the starting point of the contract, to serve Liyue for three years."

Become!

Yunxiu clapped her hands happily, then took out two pieces of rune paper, quickly wrote down two contracts, and asked the Knights to witness, and she and Arecino left their elemental power imprints on the contracts one after the other.

"The contract has been made; those who break their word shall be punished by being devoured by the rocks!"

After clapping their hands and putting away their contracts, the atmosphere in the room became much more lively. Arecino, Jean, and Diluc got up. They were going back to Mondstadt to begin negotiations for Rosalind's release. However, given the current situation, the servant might accept most of Mondstadt's conditions... After all, her heart had most likely already flown back to the Hearth House in Fontaine.

Just before leaving, Arecino casually tossed two pieces of material from her person, which landed in front of Yunxiu. They were two strange blood-red feathers, surrounded by strange black threads.

"These two items can counteract it."

Yunxiu picked up the two feathers and couldn't help but sigh.

These two pieces are indeed worth five million Mora, and much more!

Chapter 60 Alchemy Ingenious Creation of a Celestial Bag

【Silk Feathers】: "The father wove dangerous spider silk into feathers, bringing a little warmth to the home..."

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