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

Say it.

She then cut off all contact with Rod.

"Tsk, tsk."

Rod touched the leaves that had darkened in color, shook his head, and left.

After leaving the Grand Bazaar.

Rod and his team immediately delivered Nil's performance costume and five rolls of film documenting the Flower Goddess's Birthday to Huma's house.

When you receive these gifts.

Dina Zede immediately hugged the two items and refused to let go. The pain that had been tormenting her for several days seemed to ease up instantly. She, who had been bedridden recently, even got out of bed on her own and went barefoot to watch the documentary that Rod had filmed.

After much coaxing and persuasion, Dixia finally managed to get her back to bed.

Shazaman, who came upon hearing the news, was overjoyed to see Dina Zede in this state.

He never imagined that these things alone could help Dina Zede recover so quickly from her torment.

"People are in high spirits when they have a happy occasion."

These were the words Rhodes gave him.

"Yes, yes, yes, people are in high spirits when they have good things to do, that makes a lot of sense."

Shazaman laughed heartily.

The gloom I felt these past few days because of my worry for Dina Zede has also been swept away.

Then, when Rhodes returned the phonograph, he waved his hand dismissively and said, "It's yours."

"what?"

Rhodes was momentarily taken aback by Shazaman's generosity.

"As long as it makes Dina Zede happy, a mere photo recorder is nothing."

Not only did Shazaman give Rod and Desia a lot of things, but he also generously gifted them a phonograph machine.

Among them were potions, alchemical items, and other things that could be used in the desert.

Dixia originally wanted to refuse this kind offer.

Rhodes, however, preemptively accepted them all.

Before leaving.

Dixia originally planned to let Rhodes go back first, while she stayed here to stay with Dina Zede for a few more days.

However, Shazaman told Dina Zede that she was too weak to go out and needed to rest at home for a while, and told Dishia to continue with her own affairs as before.

Especially the way he winked at Rod.

Shazaman's intention was to inform Rod, meaning that he had already sent a letter to Kusela.

Upon witnessing this scene, Dixia's face inexplicably flushed red. She didn't say anything more about staying to take care of Dina Zede, and instead grabbed Rod and left.

I made a trip to Sumeru City.

I should bring some gifts back with me when I go back.

Desia bought Candice some sparkly trinkets.

She'd buy anything she fancied, like hair clips adorned with aquamarine beads, silk headbands, and gilded necklaces.

"Don't let Candice's seemingly lack of fashion sense fool you; she actually really loves these little things."

Holding a metal bracelet engraved with a lotus pattern, Dixia said with a smile.

She knew her friend all too well.

In some ways, the two of them are quite similar.

the difference is.

Dixia likes to buy and use cosmetics, and even in the harsh conditions of the desert, she pays great attention to her personal appearance.

But Candice was different.

Although she also likes to collect some sparkly jewelry, she never wears it.

Dixia had advised her several times to dress herself up nicely, since she had already spent the money and it would be a waste not to use it on herself.

But Candice's answer each time was that some things were too fragile in her daily work environment, so she could only put all these ornaments deep in the closet.

No matter how much she was persuaded, Dixia almost never wore any of her collected jewelry.

"She's working way too hard."

Rhodes shares the same view as Desia.

Candice is indeed very capable, but she's always too tense around herself.

When I was in Aru Village.

Rod discovered the problem.

It can be said that Candice is either protecting the village or on her way to protect the village every day. No matter what she does or says, her first words are always about how the village is doing.

"Who says it isn't?"

Dixia pouted and said, "I told her not to always be so tense, to give herself a break sometimes, and do you know what she said back to me?"

“You told me about this.”

Rhodes spread his hands, mimicking her expression when she spoke, and said, "Every time the appointed time comes, she says she's worried about the village and won't go. Honestly, I'm thinking of helping her guard the village next time, and having the girls in the guild take her to the city for some fun."

Done.

Rod chuckled strangely: "Where's the girl?"

"."

Dixia's lips twitched, and she suddenly felt an urge to punch someone. She replied irritably, "There are no girls left. With those idiots around, how could we possibly attract any other girls?"

"Hahaha--"

The same answer came again, and Rod couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Talking and laughing.

Desia had already picked out a gift for Cole, and Rod also picked one, but it was at Desia's suggestion that Desia actually chose it; he was just using the title of the gift-giver.

As for Adbay's gift, it was simple.

All Rhodes needs to do when he gets back is give him the lab report that Narcida did.

Knowing that guy's personality, he'd absolutely be ecstatic.

The gifts are all prepared.

After a good night's rest, Rod and Dixia prepared to set off for Aru Village early the next morning.

This time.

They no longer travel together as a couple.

There were two other people traveling with them.

One is Kavi, who signed a contract with Rhodes, and the other is Dolly!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 93 A Letter of Recommendation to the Sage

"Don't you have caravans under your command?"

Why do you insist on following me?

On the way back to Aru Village, Rod had complained about this countless times.

And it wasn't just him who thought so; Kavi also shook his head repeatedly after hearing this.

Compared to his relationship with Dolly, it was more of a collaboration. Although he owed her money, the benefits he brought to Dolly far outweighed those of the debtor Rod. Kavi felt a chill run down his spine whenever he saw Dolly.

Without him.

We owe too much debt.

In addition, Dolly would come to him every month to collect the debt.

This makes him feel very uncomfortable whenever he sees Dolly.

"Humph--"

"I'm afraid you two guys who owe me money will run away, is that wrong?"

Dolly crossed her arms and spoke with her usual sharp and sarcastic tone.

Don't you know in your heart whether the two of us will run away?

Rod retorted without holding back.

Looking at Dolly, who was too lazy to pay attention to him, he couldn't help but feel another headache coming on.

When the investment contract was signed last time.

Rod knew that Dolly would definitely go to Aru Village again.

But he never expected that Dolly would choose to follow him without a guard.

This unannounced visit caused Rhodes a lot of trouble.

The team was already troublesome enough with the addition of Kavi, and now with the arrival of Dolly, he and Desia have to be extra vigilant in protecting the two of them.

Don't be fooled by the fact that both of them have the ability to see divine things.

In reality, both Kavi and Dolly are incredibly weak in combat.

Kavi is a scholar, a research-oriented scholar, who has never learned any martial arts. He fights entirely with elemental power, and when his elemental power is exhausted, even a slime can beat him up.

Dolly's situation is slightly better than Cavill's.

Although she was not skilled in martial arts, she had a Zhenling weapon that could protect her.