After finishing all the necessary procedures at the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Jiang Chen left with Lumine and Paimon.
After bidding farewell to Keqing, Jiang Chen and Lumine strolled around outside.
"What did you mean earlier when you talked to Keqing?"
"Aren't you planning to hire people to build the house?"
"Are you planning to do it yourself?"
This was something Lumine couldn't understand.
If you don't hire people, how are you going to build it?
"Of course, I'll summon Heroic Spirits!"
"The land is already bought."
"So next, we should prepare to summon Heroic Spirits."
Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Lumine's eyes lit up.
Oh right, Jiang Chen has the Throne of Heroes!
She almost forgot!
Mainly because it was just acquired, and she hadn't paid much attention to it.
After all, she wasn't the holder of the Throne of Heroes.
"So next, we need to collect Saint Quartz?"
Summoning Heroic Spirits requires Saint Quartz, so they'd need to collect some to perform the summoning.
"No need to collect."
"We'll just go find Zhongli."
Regarding collecting Saint Quartz, Jiang Chen indicated that he didn't need to do it himself.
He could just go to Zhongli and ask for it.
The old man would even give you a lot.
As long as his old friends could be revived, he'd probably dig up their graves for you.
If they're already revived, what's the point of graves?
Even if they become Heroic Spirits, it's still a form of revival.
Jiang Chen believed that Zhongli wouldn't refuse.
This was something Jiang Chen didn't plan to hide from Zhongli.
Once those guys were summoned, Zhongli would find out sooner or later.
So, it was better to let him keep this in mind.
Reviving his old friends would be a huge favor.
"Want to buy osmanthus wine and share a drink?"
Zhongli probably wouldn't recite this poem anymore.
Thinking of this, Jiang Chen's lips curled into a faint smile.
He was curious about what kind of expression Zhongli would have when he heard this news.
Hmm, interesting!
Jiang Chen decisively quickened his pace and headed toward the Three Bowls Over the Wall.
When they went to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to handle things, Zhongli had already returned there.
However, this time, he wasn't sitting in a private room.
He was sitting outside on the open terrace.
While listening to storytelling, he watched the bustling life of Liyue Harbor.
This made Zhongli feel extremely comfortable.
Suddenly sensing Jiang Chen's presence, Zhongli stopped.
Jiang Chen didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly with Lumine.
"Have you finished your business?"
As he spoke, he picked up the teapot and poured tea for the three of them.
"Everything's settled."
"But this time, I'm here to ask you for something."
Jiang Chen picked up the tea Zhongli had poured and took a sip.
He slowly stated his purpose.
Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Zhongli was surprised.
"What do you want from me?"
This made him very puzzled.
Was there something on him that Jiang Chen wanted?
Could it be the Geo Gnosis?
Just as Zhongli was guessing, Jiang Chen slowly spoke:
"I need the Dust of Azoth and the relics of the deceased Yakshas."
"Additionally, I need to go to Sal Terrae to retrieve the two relics left by Havria."
Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Zhongli frowned.
"What do you need these things for?"
Could it be that Jiang Chen had seen something again?
Seeing Zhongli's puzzled expression, Jiang Chen continued slowly:
"I have an ability."
"As long as I have relics, I can summon them as Heroic Spirits."
"Of course, only those who have made significant contributions to history can become Heroic Spirits."
"Given Guizhong and the Yakshas' achievements, it's not impossible for them to return."
"Although it's in another form."
"But it's still a form of revival, isn't it?"
As Jiang Chen's words fell, the teacup in Zhongli's hand shattered.
*Bang!*
Coming back to his senses, Zhongli waved his hand, and the people around them acted as if nothing had happened, continuing to listen to the storytelling.
"Apologies, I lost my composure."
"How feasible is this ability of yours?"
As he spoke, there was a hint of excitement in Zhongli's tone.
He hadn't expected Jiang Chen to possess such an ability.
Although he was excited, he still needed to clarify some things.
Otherwise, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
"I can't say 100%, but 80-90% is possible."
"So, old man, give me Guizhong's Dust of Azoth first."
"Don't worry, I won't damage it."
Hearing this, Zhongli looked up at Jiang Chen.
"Can I watch?"
If possible, he really wanted to witness this firsthand.
"Of course!"
Hearing Zhongli's request, Jiang Chen didn't refuse.
"Good!"
"This is the Dust of Azoth."
Zhongli no longer hesitated and directly took out the Dust of Azoth, placing it in front of Jiang Chen.
Looking at the Dust of Azoth before him, Jiang Chen's eyes lit up.
Without hesitation, he stored it away.
"Alright, next, I need to buy some materials."
"Then we'll go to Guili Plains to perform the summoning."
"After summoning Guizhong, we'll go to Sal Terrae to find Havria's relics."
After saying this, Jiang Chen stood up and headed outside.
Lumine and Paimon quickly followed.
Zhongli also followed closely behind.
Once outside, he instinctively called out to the waiter:
"Send the bill to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor."
The waiter, hearing Zhongli's words, was already used to it.
"Understood, Mr. Zhongli."
Paimon, walking ahead, was shocked when she saw this.
"Wow, you eat without paying?"
You can do that?
And aren't you Morax?
You created Mora, and now you're running tabs?
Even Lumine was baffled.
What's going on? Are all the gods like this?
The Anemo Archon next door is a drunkard.
And Morax, who created Mora, doesn't carry money when he goes out?
Suddenly, Lumine began to lose hope for the other gods she might meet.
Because they all seemed unreliable.
"I don't have the habit of carrying money when I go out."
Zhongli was very calm about this.
He was already used to it.
Carry money?
He would never carry money in his life.
He relied on friends when going out and Hu Tao when returning home.
He could only survive by sending bills to Hu Tao every day.
"Then how do you buy things if you don't carry money?"
Paimon looked at Zhongli curiously.
You can live without carrying money?
That's amazing.
This was something Paimon wanted to learn!
Facing Paimon's curiosity, Zhongli slowly explained.
After hearing Zhongli's methods, Paimon was speechless.
Running tabs?
If she dared to do that, Lumine would definitely kick her out.
Thinking of this, Paimon felt frustrated.
This wasn't something she could learn!!
Shaking her head, Paimon didn't dwell on it.
This Geo Archon was a social parasite!!
Paimon silently labeled Zhongli as such.
Jiang Chen led everyone to start shopping.
Mercury, blood, and other materials.
These were available at the alchemy association.
After all, some alchemists also needed these things.