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　Volume 1: 124 - Missing Person Notice

　"Have you heard? Some people in Xumi are using cargo ships to do some illegal business."

　"What kind of illegal business?"

　"Human trafficking, I'm only telling you this, you can't just say it casually. It's said that several boxes on the previous cargo ship were empty, and they were full of children. Who do you think was so bold?"

　If it were Ayaka, she would naturally be able to guess who did such a bizarre thing, since something similar had happened in Inazuma as well.

　The investigation results from the dock caravan came out quickly. Sawama's goods were intact when they were loaded onto the ship in Liyue. At least when the dockworkers moved the boxes into the cargo ship, it wasn't empty. During the voyage, the captain was also certain that no one had entered the cargo hold. This made the matter almost a mystery. Although the contract signed by Sawama stipulated that in the event of force majeure or natural disasters that prevented both parties from confirming the goods, a solution could be reached through negotiation, under the current circumstances, the final payment could only be made according to the contract. Liyue is a country that values ​​contracts, and those who break their promises will be punished by the Rock Eaters. This is not just a simple saying.

　Moreover, Sawama did not want to abandon previous collaborations because of one loss.

　Of course, in addition to these, they were also found on cargo ships.

　Other clues emerged, such as the empty crates. After inspection by professionals, it was found that the crate lids had become loose, and there were also shiny watermarks on the inner walls of the crates. Based on this, Sawama couldn't help but have a bold guess: could someone have eaten all of this? However, Sawama quickly dismissed this guess. He knew very well how much food he had purchased. Not to mention eating it raw, even if all of it were cooked into dishes and the entire cargo ship was fed from day to night, they still couldn't finish all the food.

　The case has reached a stalemate. Meanwhile, in the Grand Bazaar, Nilu washes the little girl's face and tidies her clothes before taking her to the Zubair Theater to ask the theater manager, Sheikh Zubair, for advice. She really likes this cute little girl, and right now, the girl's relatives might be anxiously searching for her. Sheikh Zubair looks at the silly little girl and falls into deep thought. As for Nasmir's losses, they can only be resolved after the girl's family is found.

　Nyl's horns were decorative, but Sheikh Zuber was certain that the little girl's horns were definitely not decorative, as were her black tail and her Mondstadt-style clothing.

　"This child looks only a few years old. Judging from her clothing style, she seems to be from Mondstadt. But why is she in the box? Could it be that one of her parents was betrayed and took this desperate measure to keep their poor bloodline alive?"

　“Mr. Zuber, please don’t add unnecessary scenes for yourself. Look at her clothes, they are very clean, and judging from the stitching, they are not clothes that ordinary people can afford. But as for why she was in the box, I have no idea either.”

　“Work, like a performance, requires courage and passion!” Sheikh Zubair repeated his point of view while examining the young girl. “This face, this innocence, this unpolished gem… Anyway, Nilu, you should first go to the Adventurers’ Guild and post a missing person notice. If the child’s parents or relatives see the notice, they will naturally come looking for her. Until we find the girl’s family, please take care of her for a while. You don’t want to leave her on the street, do you?”

　The young girl, unfazed by Sheikh Zubair's gaze, stared at the upright creature with her crimson-gold vertical pupils.

　"Mr. Zubair, if you also like her, you can just say so directly. You don't need to use me as an excuse."

　"Ha, ha, ha, by the way, you can also take her to play around the Sumeru City area. Children will definitely feel uneasy if they are suddenly separated from their parents and placed in an unfamiliar environment." Nilu nodded in agreement after hearing this.

　After registering the young girl's information with the Adventurers' Guild, Nil took her to stroll around Ormos Port. There were many traveling merchants who gathered here, hawking all sorts of novelties and showcasing astonishing tricks from various countries. Some could throw knives and hit apples dozens of steps away; others were selling blankets that could make people fly; and still others were selling various wooden dolls, supposedly called Lanalo, which were ugly-cute.

　The little girl wasn't interested in these tricks. When it came to throwing knives, she could throw them more accurately than the shopkeeper, hitting birds wouldn't be a problem. The flying blanket held even less appeal for her; its wide wing membranes and strong talons gave her the ability to fly freely in storms. The most challenging activity on the whole street was the lottery, but from the little girl's perspective, the stall owner's actions were like being filmed on a high-speed camera. No matter how the stall owner scrambled the wooden boxes, the little girl could immediately tell which box the stall owner had put the grand prize slip in.

　Sweets are still the most appealing to young girls. The little girl is happily stuffing dates and honey into her mouth. This kind of dessert with rich fillings is very popular with young girls. The honey melts in your mouth, and nuts such as almonds, peanuts, and cashews are coated with a special honey that is as velvety as velvet. An ordinary person might not be able to eat more than a few pieces, but for a little girl, she can even keep eating them at a steady pace.

　"Oh, isn't this Miss Nilu? I remember you. You once advised others not to argue with me, and I said that young people nowadays should learn more from Nilu."

　"Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you here, Miss Farussan, and this is..."

　Nilu noticed a beautiful girl next to Farusan. Her long, dark blue hair and indigo dress looked especially beautiful in the sunlight. Nilu searched her memory and confirmed that she had never seen this girl before, so she asked Farusan about her.

　"Hello, I'm Laira, a student at Rido Fandi Academy. Um, I'm sorry, I didn't sleep well last night, so I'm feeling a bit unwell today. Please take care of me." Laira seemed to be in poor condition, and Nilu looked at her body, which looked like it could be blown away by a gust of wind, with concern.

　"Hello, Miss Leila, my name is Nilu, and I am a dancer at the Zubair Theater. Are you alright? If you are not feeling well, please go and rest over there."

　"Well, it's alright, Miss Nel, I just haven't had enough rest. But, this child is your little sister."

　Reminded by Lyra, Farusan then noticed the little creature beside Nel. With its blackish-purple horns and long, thin black tail, it was a human she had never seen before. Farusan's curiosity was immediately piqued. "Nel, this isn't your sister, is it? I've never seen or heard of a human like this in Teyvat. No, perhaps she's not human, right, Lyra?"

　Leira shook her head weakly, then whispered in Nilu's ear, "I heard from the Epistemologists that Falu..."

　Professor Shan has always had difficulty securing funding for her projects, which has made it hard to recruit students. Just now, Professor Shan took me for a walk. Actually, Professor Shan is also struggling with this dilemma. The Zhilun School keeps blocking her funding, while the Miaolun School has offered her attractive terms to become a mentor there, but she declined.

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　Volume 1: Chapter 125 - A Letter from Liyue

　[Intelligence Update] According to the New World Scribes Team, the two individual King Ming Black Eclipse Dragons have sharp, sword-like scales on their wings, claws, and wrists. Their claws on their wings and limbs are longer and sharper than those of the ordinary Black Eclipse Dragons. According to the New World Monster Research Team, King Ming's claws are suspected to contain a large amount of metal, making them exceptionally hard. Furthermore, their hunting tracks suggest that this individual is more aggressive than the ordinary individual.

　Inside the Moonlit Pavilion, Gan Yu glanced at the entrance from time to time. The little girl had been out playing for two days and hadn't returned. Gan Yu knew that with the little girl's abilities, if she were to be kidnapped or bullied, it would only end with casualties on the other side. Busy with handling government affairs, Gan Yu could only sense the little girl's location every now and then. The little girl was currently wandering in the northwest of Liyue Harbor, and at a great distance. Gan Yu understood that the little girl should be in Sumeru.

　"The mining contract with Zhidong is due to be signed by the day after tomorrow at the latest. There's also a bank negotiation tomorrow. The most pressing issues now are personnel changes and senior management arrangements. Things are really piling up one after another. Is Zhidong deliberately delaying the process? I feel that this acquisition is progressing very slowly."

　"Gan Yu, don't be too stressed. Zhi Dong's side is already moving very fast. This acquisition is a large-scale deal and will inevitably take a long time. Also, ensuring that all the procedures are complete is something we should do."

　“But Xiaoguang is still in Xumi. I can’t leave rashly if I don’t finish what I’m doing. What if she starts a war with Xumi, or destroys Xumi?”

　Keqing gave a wry smile. She was about to say that Gan Yu had exaggerated a bit, but then she remembered the story of the Black Corrosion Dragon that Linghua had told her, and her expression became serious. "I remember that Kong is in Sumeru. Why don't we write to Kong and ask him to help look after Xiao Guang, or ask Kong to ask a reliable friend he knows to take care of him? Xiao Guang is very well-behaved. As long as we are careful, there won't be any problems."

　"That's all we can do for now. I'll write a letter to Kong. But we also need to hurry up with the merger and acquisition. We're wasting too much time now." Given the urgency of the situation, Gan Yu had no other choice but to do this.

　Meanwhile, Sumi, Kong, Seno, Elhesen, Desia, and Rahman also arrived inside the Red King's tomb, where the five were searching for the Red King's secrets.

　As Sino sensed the power of the surrounding environment, he said, "It's strange. Even though it's been abandoned for a long time, the energy here is still very abundant."

　Elhesen and Sora exchanged a glance, agreeing with Seno's point of view and nodding. Elhesen then spoke to Rahman behind him: "Lord Rahman, please allow me to address you as such. There is something I must clarify beforehand: the building here belongs to the Crimson King, but the power within it belongs to the Grass God."

　"Hmph, say what you will, I don't have the Eye of God."

　Seeing the atmosphere between the two becoming tense, Dixia immediately stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "It is indeed a bit strange, but as long as we continue on and uncover all the secrets of the Crimson King's Tomb, we'll know the reason behind it."

　Urged on by Dixia, the five of them began searching for the mechanisms in the tomb. After a tense and exciting puzzle-solving process, they finally arrived at the top floor of the Crimson King's Tomb. All they could see was a huge and beautiful tree, surrounded by a rich aura of life, which made them feel incredibly relaxed and peaceful.

　Elhesen surveyed the building before him and read aloud the information on it, “This is a mausoleum, where our loyal priest, Kassal, rests in eternal rest. His wisdom is like a miracle among men, worthy of praise and song.”

　"You, you can read the Red King's script!" Rahman was astonished that the people of the Grass God could understand the Red King's script.

　"It's simple. Every scholar should learn at least twenty languages ​​before graduation, right? Putting that aside, there's a message left on the skeleton of this Kassall priest. And since we have the Red King's technology here, I'll project it out for everyone to see."

　Knowledge gives birth to civilization, and knowledge can also destroy civilization.

　Ever since the Crimson King brought forbidden knowledge to this world, it has spread like a plague. When the land was about to perish, the Great Tree King extended a helping hand. She built a temple, summoned priests, and used her boundless life force to allow civilization to continue. However, the plague did not last, and all of this was just a passing cloud.

　In the end, the Red King chose to sacrifice himself, while the Great Tree King, in order to help the Red King eliminate the influence of forbidden knowledge, overdrawn his power and returned to the form of a child.

　The image flashed by, and Rahman's face turned deathly pale. "Impossible, this is absolutely impossible. The Grass God and the Red King are enemies, they should be enemies."

　Rahman's resentful tone eventually subsided. Yes, anyone would feel the same way if they discovered that the status quo they held as truth was built on a foundation of error.

　Kong watched all this quietly. He felt that he was about to find the root of the problem, just missing that one clue. And if he guessed correctly, this was all the trouble caused by the Sage.

　Rahman slumped to the ground, processing everything he had just learned. Dixia patted him on the shoulder and said, "Rahman, it's not too late to know all this now. So, what are you planning to do next?"

　“I have to go back and tell my brothers all this. Believe me, they will be our allies. Of course, we will send those scholars back to you as well.”

　Watching Rahman's departing figure, Kong knew that this return would also be a test for him. Dixia, who was also a mercenary, understood to some extent, "Trust him. Since Rahman was able to establish his own power in the desert, it is enough to prove that he is not a stupid person. He has his own abilities."

　“At least overall things are good, and we have more help,” Elhesen summarized simply. Paimon clapped his hands happily and said, “Then let’s go, go back and have something to eat, get a good night’s sleep, and we should go find them tomorrow.” Seno looked at the tomb quietly without saying a word.

　Back in Aru village, Candice was already waiting for them at the door. "Candice, we're back."

　Paimon flew into the house first, picked up a peach from the fruit plate to replenish his water, and said, "Welcome back. You must be tired. By the way, Kong, here is a letter for you from Liyue."

　"Liyue, who wrote the letter?"

　Kong opened the envelope, glanced at it briefly, scratched his head, and said, "It's from Gan Yu. Paimon, do you remember the little girl with horns we met in Inazuma?"

　"Long Horn, I remember, I remember, the Divine Child called her Hikari. She has a bigger appetite than me. What's wrong with Hikari?"

　"Xiao Guang has come to Xumi, but Gan Yu doesn't know where she is and wants to ask us to take care of her."

　“Hey, but we can’t go to Sumeru City right now. Speaking of which, taking care of her will require a lot of Mora.”

　"Gan Yu said that Mora could be credited to her. She is still dealing with political affairs. She will come to Xumi after she finishes dealing with them, and she will come here specifically to settle accounts."

　Sora, Elhesen, Seno, and Desia have a general framework for the rescue plan, with Sora being the key figure. However, it seems that something has gone wrong.

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　Volume 1: Chapter 126 - The Rescue of the Little Grass God Plan

　The little girl ate without a care in the world all afternoon, only glancing at the juggling performers before ignoring them. Time passed quickly, and when Nel took the little girl away from Port Ormus, Farusan was still emphasizing to Nel that if she had any news, she should definitely take the little girl to the Order House to tell her. She was very interested in the little girl, and perhaps the little girl was hiding some secret. Of course, Nel had no such thoughts. After all, what secrets could a child like the little girl have?

　Dinner was with everyone from the Zubair Grand Theatre. For Nilu, a rice tower was enough to fill her stomach. The combination of rice, yogurt, meat chunks, and Patishalan was very popular in the Grand Bazaar, but for the little girl, it wasn't enough at all. The roasted ribs that the little girl ordered had just been served when, to Nilu's astonishment, the little girl grabbed the steaming ribs and stuffed them into her mouth. She took a big bite and crackled the outer skin. With a little force, the soft and tender meat entered the little girl's mouth. Then she turned the ribs around and swallowed the rest of the meat. With a single movement of her throat, the little girl swallowed all the meat.

　Before Nel could even react, the little girl had already grabbed the second rib and started eating. Nega exclaimed in surprise, and only then did Nel realize what was happening. She hurriedly checked the little girl's hands, but the little girl seemed used to this, letting Nel check her hands while she ate the rib.

　Soon, the little girl finished the roasted ribs and immediately waved her little hand to Nel, saying that she wanted more.

　"Eat, eat~"

　"Is your stomach okay? You've already eaten a lot of sweets this afternoon. Can you still eat more?"

　"Da~"

　Looking at the little girl's silly face, Nel couldn't bring herself to be cruel. She took the menu back and tried ordering raw meat tartare and sabuz for the little girl.

　For stewed meat, raw meat tartare uses the finest cuts of meat, which are then chopped into delicate and tender minced meat, and then mixed with chopped onions and jasmine.

　Onions bring a spicy and sweet aftertaste, while jasmine has varying degrees of aroma and is an important component of spices. When mixed with spices such as pepper and spice, it makes the minced meat even more juicy. When eaten with raw egg yolk, it stimulates the taste buds of the entire mouth, bringing the young girl the purest and most original delicious enjoyment.

　After finishing the raw meat tartare, Nil tried ordering a Sabuz stew for the young girl. Large chunks of meat and onions were cooked until half-cooked in a pot, then chopped snapdragons, tomato chunks, and green pepper chunks were added and stewed. Finally, spices from Sumeru were added. These spices were made by drying spice fruits and grinding them into a fine powder. They could give the dish multiple layers of flavor and were very popular in Sumeru. There was even a saying that everything could be used as a spice.

　After stewing, the large chunks of meat become tender and are coated with a deep, dark green color, as if beckoning those who taste it to wander through a lush, dense forest. The unique aroma of spices and vegetables makes this stew quite flavorful.

　Before they knew it, the little girl's table was piled high with plates. Nilu looked at the little girl with concern. She had already eaten a lot of sweets before, but the little girl did not look uncomfortable. Instead, she looked satisfied, and her little belly did not show any signs of swelling. Although the others in the Zuber Theater ate as usual, they felt that the food they had eaten was already choking them.

　“Nilu, the amount of food she ate must be several times her size. Where did she store the food? Nilu’s wallet is empty, but her tummy hasn’t changed at all.”

　"Yes, this amount of food is nothing like the eating needs of a normal human being."

　Kurosh, Nega, Anaye, and Rikar observed the little girl from all directions, trying to find out why she could eat so much food. Just as Nega tried to crawl under the table to observe, Nilu expressionlessly pulled Nega up from the ground.

　Back at their lodgings, Nilu made the bed for the little girl to sleep on. The little girl quickly arranged the bedding into a circle, then took out a huge white duck doll from her bracelet. The little girl grabbed the duck by the neck and tucked into the bedding. Unlike humans, the little girl hugged the duck to her chest, curled up, with her tail pressed against her body and her chest rising and falling slightly. She looked like she had fallen asleep.

　"She fell asleep so quickly." Nilu smiled as she looked at the little girl, then changed into her pajamas and lay down as well.

　Meanwhile, Sora and Elhesen are planning how to rescue Narcida in Aru Village. However, the intelligence is not clear at the moment. This mission to rescue Narcida is crucial. The forces of the Order of the Fathers and the Fools are intertwined. Sora must see key evidence before he can share information with them. It's not that Sora doesn't trust Seno, Elhesen, and Desia, but he must be cautious.

　"Kong, so are you planning to check on Xiaoguang's condition after rescuing Nasita, or are you going now?"

　Sora thought for a moment and said, "Let's go now, Paimon. We saw that little girl in Inazuma. She was very young and couldn't speak. Although we don't know why Gan Yu sent the letter, the fact that she wrote it means this matter is important, but..." After Sora finished speaking, he glanced at Elhesen. He knew that the next plan required his participation, but Sora couldn't abandon the matter of the young girl.

　“Kong, since you’re going, the next phase of the plan needs to be changed. In that case, the task of recording the knowledge of the God’s Jar and checking the Doctor’s movements can only be entrusted to Seno.”

　“No, Seno needs to cooperate with the Gilded Brigade to enter Sumeru, and Seno also needs to hunt down the Great Sage.” Kong Gang realized that he was an indispensable part as soon as he finished speaking, but at this moment there seemed to be no better way to solve the current predicament.

　“In that case, I’ll go. I remember that Dixia often advised me not to be so tense and to relax occasionally. So, I’ll take this opportunity to go to Sumeru City and buy some pretty clothes and jewelry to relax. What do you say, Dixia?”

　Candice stepped forward, winked playfully at Desia, and offered to check on the young girl in Sora's place. Although somewhat reluctant, they agreed that this was the only option at the moment.

　Inside Sumeru City, Dottore was toying with the heart of the Grass God, plotting something in his mind. If nothing unexpected happened, the traveler should be planning a rescue of the little Grass God somewhere. So, what should the Doctor, as the second seat of the Fatui Enforcers, do?

　Piero sent out the latest orders. Arecino seemed to be making some small moves. Datalia had also been absent-minded lately. The Ice Queen was really having a hard time, Dotole thought to himself, but his eyes caught a few key words out of the corner of his eye: little girl, long horns.

　Dotore slowly pulled out the paper. It was a missing person notice issued by the Zuber Theater. It said that a five-year-old girl had gone missing, suspected to be from Mondstadt. If anyone had any information, they could contact Nel at the Zuber Theater in the Grand Bazaar.

　What a coincidence!

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　Volume 1: 127 - Both sides are making efforts

　In the caravan heading to Sumeru City, Candice sat in the carriage reading Gan Yu's guide to raising a young girl. Well, actually, it was a list of simple precautions Gan Yu had written about interacting with a young girl. For example, the girl liked to eat meat, and fish was also acceptable, but she wasn't very interested in rice or noodles; the base of her tail and her horns were forbidden, and she absolutely wouldn't let anyone touch them. As for this, Gan Yu wasn't sure what the consequences would be if touched, but since Linghua had mentioned it, she would just follow it. Besides not being able to speak much and having a large appetite, the girl was no different from other children her age, and so on, with over twenty other points listed.

　After the caravan arrived at Sumeru City, Candice's plan was to first go to the Gilded Guild of Thirty to inquire about the situation. Perhaps the Thirty had already discovered the young girl who had come to Sumeru alone and had taken good care of her. Of course, if they hadn't found her, she could also entrust the Thirty to search for the young girl.

　The Thirty-Man Group is a gilded brigade responsible for defense in Sumeru City. It is also one of the oldest gilded brigades in Sumeru, named for its initial composition of thirty members. Unlike other gilded brigades in Sumeru, the members of the Thirty-Man Group wear green clothes. Most of their work is directly assigned by the Order of the Church. In addition, they also accept commissions from residents. Of course, they are also responsible for the entry of people. Therefore, Candice's first stop in Sumeru City was the Sand Gathering Hall.

　Candice entered the Sand Gathering Hall, where the Gilded Guild's receptionist was dealing with matters concerning the residents of Sumeru. Candice could only stand quietly behind the couple and wait.

　“I told you that investing is risky, and look, you’ve lost money again. You’re really something, not letting your wife manage the money at home, but insisting on taking it out to invest.”

　"Ouch, stop talking, or they'll start fighting. Alright, alright, you two be careful next time. There's no such thing as a free lunch. Even if there were, it would only hurt you."

　The conversation seemed to be about property, and Tahir was mediating between the couple. Farid listened to Tahir, but the more he listened, the more confused he became. Was he mediating or stirring things up? Farid quickly ended the conversation for Tahir. Only then did the two notice Candice beside them. Farid asked, "Hello, miss, what can I do for you?"

　"Hello, have you seen a little girl dressed in the style of Inazuma, about five or six years old? She is my friend's child and got lost in Sumeru City. We are looking for her."

　"Did they just get lost?"

　“Yesterday, no, the day before yesterday, well, I was in too much of a hurry and I can’t quite remember.” Candice arrived at Sumeru with the fastest caravan, but according to Gan Yu’s letter, a long time had passed.

　Tahir glanced at Candice hesitantly, thought for a moment, and said, "Your friend is really careless, managing to lose his own child. However, our group of thirty has not received any related reports. Besides the fact that the clothes are in the Inazuma style and the child is about five or six years old, are there any other clues? The Church has recently recalled a lot of people, and there are many people in the defense of Sumeru City. We will also keep an eye out for you. I believe we will find the child soon."

　"Thank you. Apart from my clothes and age, I have black hair, I like sweets, and my name is Hikari. That's all. Thank you for your help."

　As he wrote down the information, Tahir distributed the clues to the others, instructing them to spread them out.