In Teyvat, it all begins with rescuing the grass god.

"A potion made from the remnants of a demon god"

When he heard that the reason why Cole's condition was so mild was actually due to this, Shazaman's hopeful eyes were once again filled with disappointment.

Remnants of a demon god.

This is something that most people have probably never even heard of.

But Shazaman was well aware of its dangers.

This kind of vicious substance could kill even a healthy person who comes into contact with it, let alone someone as frail as Dina Zede.

And Rod also said so.

Of the patients who received the same injection as Cole, she was the only one who survived.

This clearly demonstrates the risks associated with this medication.

The glimmer of hope that had just been ignited was gone again.

Shazaman sighed deeply, and the wrinkles on his forehead deepened.

"By the way, Mr. Shazaman, are you still able to contact Kusela?"

Taking advantage of the fact that the two still had something in common to talk about, Rod quickly asked about Kucera.

Upon hearing the name Kucera...

Shazaman's expression changed instantly.

He didn't tell anyone about Kuseira, not even Dixia. How did Rhodes know that he was in contact with Kuseira?

"Do not misunderstand."

“I know the man of Ahmar’s Beard.”

"From what they told me, Kucera will contact you frequently."

“I also know that the last time he came to see you, it was to arrange a bodyguard job for Dixia, and he had just been beaten up and was so badly injured that he had to use crutches to walk.”

Rod told a lie without batting an eye.

"You know this as well?"

After a brief moment of surprise, Shazaman no longer suspected anything.

No one outside of his closest confidants could possibly know about the beating Kousela received last time.

then.

Then Rod said again.

"Kousela has now disappeared into the desert, and I can't contact him at all."

"Akhmar's beard has also disappeared."

"The only thing I know is that he was seriously injured before he disappeared."

"You know that desert place."

“If he is seriously injured, I’m afraid something might happen to Kucera, which is why I was thinking of asking if you could contact him.”

"Hey."

"I'm not afraid you'll laugh at me if I tell you."

"Actually, I contacted him because of Dixia."

“Dishia told me that she and her father did not get along well. They had a big fight before and had not seen each other since.”

"I was just thinking that fathers and daughters don't hold grudges overnight."

"So much time has passed, the two of them should sit down and have a good talk. It's not good for them to keep avoiding each other like this."

Rod told his thoughts in a half-truthful tone.

Shazaman listened, sometimes shaking his head and sometimes nodding.

After a while.

he asked seriously.

"Do you really think so?"

Shazaman was also a father, and Rod's words resonated deeply with him.

As a father, no one wants to see their daughter grow distant to the point of never speaking to them again.

That idea came first.

After receiving a definite reply from Rhodes, Shazaman nodded and said, "I can indeed contact Kusela."

Followed by.

He frowned and said, “Your idea is good, but Kucera may not be willing to meet with Dixia. I’ve talked to him about this a few times before, but he always refused, saying that he felt sorry for Dixia and was ashamed to see her. You need to think of a good reason, a reason that will make Kucera willing to meet Dixia.”

Hear this.

Rhodes laughed: "What's so difficult about that? Lord Shazaman, all you need to do is send a letter to Kusela for me, saying that Dixia was seriously injured by a monster while on a mission and is in critical condition. Just write 'She is in Aru Village' as the address."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 89 The Down-on-His-Luck Architect

Dixia, who was chatting enthusiastically with Dina Zede, naturally had no idea what Rhodes and Shazaman were researching.

So much so when going out.

She was also surprised that the two of them had become so close.

"What were you and the master talking about just now?"

Walking along the road, Dixia asked curiously.

The last time I saw Shazaman, his attitude towards Rhodes was visibly bad, and even Dina Zede said a few words to him.

Rod's answer was simple: "Just discussing the illness."

"Discussing the patient's condition?"

"Oh, you mean Cole and Dina Zede?"

At first, Dixia wondered what kind of illness Rhodes might have, but then she realized they were probably talking about Cole and Dina Zede.

"Pity."

"Colette's illness is suppressed by the magic potion. If it were a proper medicine, the master would rather go bankrupt to cure Dina Zede."

Dixia sighed, her face also looking somewhat gloomy.

Rhodes's judgment was correct.

Even though Humayi had already exhausted all his resources to treat Dina Zedai's illness.

But given Dina Zede's condition, she only has a few more years left at most.

If a cure cannot be found during this period, then there is only one option left.

Looking at Dixia, whose face now bore a trace of sadness

Rod scratched his head, unsure how to comfort her.

It can't be said that he knew the Great Tree King would sacrifice himself in the future to completely eliminate the harm of forbidden knowledge in Sumeru.

that's it.

In the silence, the two walked from the middle section of Huma's house to the lower city.

Sumeru City is a very special city.

Because of its unique structure built against a tree, the city of Sumeru is divided into three levels, with each level connected by a series of steps, thus creating the upper, middle, and lower sections of the city.

The Upper District was undoubtedly the territory of the Order of the Fatherland.

The Jingshan Palace, including Naxi Da's, is located here.

It can be said that it enjoys the best living environment in the entire Sumeru and has the advantage of being closest to the gods.

The central district was where the high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants of Sumeru City lived.

Entertainment venues and luxury stores catering to the wealthy are also concentrated here.

As for the Lower City District

This area is generally frequented by street vendors and is where ordinary people live. The goods sold here are mostly of good quality and inexpensive. There are also branches of the Adventurers' Guild and the Grand Bazaar located here.

However, the Order House is usually strictly managed and outsiders are not allowed to enter.

There are no restrictions on the connection between the central district and the lower district, and there are no prohibitions or unspoken rules prohibiting ordinary people from entering wealthy areas.

This is where Rhodes's opinion of Sumeru slightly changed.

This is also where he has even greater disdain for the Order of the Church.

Even the wealthy and powerful don't say anything that looks down on commoners, but under the leadership of the Great Sage, the people of the Order of the Church will arrogantly say that those who lack knowledge are not worthy of debating with them.

Of course.

Not all students in the Order of the Fathers are so arrogant; some even live in poverty and have trouble even getting food.

For example, the scholar that Rhodes and Desia will encounter at the Lambad Tavern in the lower city.

He was a blond young man dressed in a white shirt and a red cape. Even his unkempt stubble couldn't hide his natural handsomeness.

The only drawback is...

When I ran into this guy, I had no idea how long it had been since he'd washed his hair. His beautifully colored long hair was messier than a bird's nest, and he reeked of alcohol. His white shirt was also stained with alcohol. It was mealtime, yet this drunkard brazenly occupied a seat and slept soundly.

The reason why Rhodes and Desia noticed him was because...

That's because Lombard Tavern was incredibly busy at noon today; not only were the downstairs seats full, but the upstairs private rooms were also completely occupied.

Looking across the entire tavern, there was only one seat left.

"Excuse me, sir, I'll go and wake him up right away."

Seeing this, the tavern owner, Lambad, quickly apologized and nudged the young man a few times.