He changed Tiwat

He believed that since Zhongli had given him a hint, he must have also told Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun about rebuilding Qunyu Pavilion.

It's unlikely that Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun sent Shen He to Liyue Harbor while he was away, just to send his disciple down the mountain to buy groceries.

Upon thinking of this, Han Fulai's face regained its smile.

"Miss Shen He, I forgot to ask earlier, do you have a master's orders to come to Yujingtai?"

"Yes, Master told me three things." Shen He nodded frankly.

"Would you mind telling me?" Han Fulai asked.

“Of course.” Shen He maintained his calm expression. “The first thing to do is to quell the disaster in Liyue.”

"The calamity of Liyue..." Han Fulai murmured to himself, memorizing the information.

"The second thing is that we are not allowed to use force in Liyue Harbor. We must abide by the rules of human society," Shen He continued.

...If I hadn't stopped you, you almost would have attacked me, okay? Also, True Lord Liuyun, if you want your disciple to follow the rules, shouldn't you teach her the laws of human society first? Han Fulai thought to himself.

"The third thing is to come to Liyue Harbor to find you and help you repair the Jade Pavilion."

As expected. Han Fulai nodded to himself; Shen He's coming down the mountain must be with a mission.

“Master also said that if I encounter any problems, I should come to you for help. I went to Yujingtai just now, actually to find you. I ran out of Mora, but it seems like you need Mora to eat anywhere in Liyue Harbor, and I was hungry…” Shen He added.

"...True Lord Liuyun, you really don't treat me like an outsider. You're away on vacation, and you don't trust your disciple to look after the house, so you send him here to me to cook for you, right?" Han Fulai thought to himself again.

Before he was seconded to Keqing, he was in charge of Gan Yu's two meals a day plus a midnight snack. After all, he was Gan Yu's personal secretary... That makes sense, it's probably hard for others in Liyue Harbor to accept eating herbs as food. Only he would learn how to collect morning dew to brew "Soul Fragrance Flower Tea", how to make a midnight snack without meat oil, and how to turn Qingxin into "Peaceful Prosperity"...

So, I'm already the designated canteen chef for the Liu Yun family, right? But since Shen He is here to help, it seems reasonable for her to provide the labor and I to provide the meals. Han Fulai convinced himself to accept the position of canteen chef for the Liu Yun family. In any case, since Shen He is here to help, she must have a way to find the three things he wants.

"Thank you for your kindness, Immortal Master Liuyun. With Miss Shenhe's help, we will definitely be able to stand out in the competition to rebuild the Qunyu Pavilion." Han Fulai nodded and asked the most crucial question: "Then, Miss Shenhe, do you know where we can find all three materials needed to rebuild the Qunyu Pavilion?"

"Those three materials must be the 'Mingxia Floating Life Stone,' the 'Thousand Wonders Core,' and the 'Immortal Talisman,' right?" Shen He recalled the "intelligence" that Scarface Liu had mentioned before. "I do have a battle plan."

"Battle plan... Could it be a secret strategy left by our master?" Han Fulai asked expectantly.

"It's not exactly a secret method from immortals, but it should be quite effective."

Shen He crossed his arms, his voice full of confidence.

"If we eliminate all the people ranked higher than us, we will become number one."

"Uh... I don't think this is a good idea." Han Fulai covered his face. Although he didn't mind using some tricks, eliminating all the competitors was still a bit too much.

“Is that so? But I’ve heard that competition itself is about mutual sabotage and scheming…” Shen He stroked his chin, lost in thought.

"This bidding process for the Qunyu Pavilion project is open to the public, so our methods must also be fair, just, and transparent." Han Fulai said this with great righteousness. Although he had already predetermined that he would win the bid, the bidding process was still fair, just, and transparent.

He thought for a moment, then said, "Why don't we start by looking for the 'Floating Life Stone of Mingxia'? I happen to have some connections there..."

Just then, a green figure entered Bubulu.

"I was wondering why I heard a familiar voice. It turns out it's you." Bai Shu and Han Fu had met a few times and were quite familiar with each other. She greeted him as she entered the shop.

His gaze then fell on Shen He. "And who is this young lady?"

Before he could speak, Shen He blurted out, "I am his sister."

"Oh, so you're Mr. Han's sister." Bai Shu didn't delve into why the two didn't look alike.

"Mr. Bai, are you out collecting herbs? You must be tired," Han Fulai said with a smile.

“Yes. Miss Ningguang needs to purchase a batch of wound medicine, and the medicine in the shop may not be enough, so I came to prepare it myself,” Bai Shu replied. “I just don’t know what Miss Ningguang needs so much wound medicine for. I heard that she is going to rebuild Qunyu Pavilion, so it may be needed on the construction site.”

"Maybe," Han Fulai chuckled. From Shen He's earlier statement about "pacifying the disaster in Liyue," he had already roughly guessed what was going on.

"Sigh." Bai Shu sighed, "She also borrowed Qi Qi from me. Bu Bu Lu is very short of people right now, and I should consider hiring more helpers."

"By the way, I just heard you talking about the 'Mingxia Floating Life Stone,' is it about the reconstruction of the Qunyu Pavilion?"

“Exactly. Mr. Bai is also interested in participating in the bidding?” Han Fulai asked.

"No, no, I am merely a healer; this matter is none of my concern. However, I do recall that the *Seven Mountains Classic* mentions that the 'Floating Stone of the Roaring Clouds' can ascend directly into the clouds after activation, making it extremely rare. The 'Floating Stone of the Roaring Clouds' with documented records have basically all been mined out and are all owned. Speaking of Liyue's mineral resources…"

“Of course we should go to the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce to inquire.” Han Fulai cupped his hands in thanks. “Thank you for your advice, Mr. Bai.”

"You're welcome. I wish you all the best. If you need any help, feel free to come to my hut," Bai Shu said with a smile.

Han Fulai and Shen He walked out of Bubulu, glanced back, and saw that Bai Shu had already turned his back to them and walked into the inner room.

He had originally planned to seek out Xingqiu, the second young master of the Feiyun Merchant Guild, to inquire about the Floating Life Stone, and Baishu's suggestion was exactly what he wanted. However, he still had some doubts—the Feiyun Merchant Guild was renowned in Liyue for its silk business, so how did Baishu know that the Feiyun Merchant Guild was related to mining? Moreover, why did Baishu specifically remind him of this?

Inside the Bubu Lu room, Bai Shu stared at the chess set Pantalone had given him, remaining silent for a long time.

In front of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce office next to the General Affairs Department, the servant Ah Xu finally found the second young master Xingqiu.

"Young Master Xingqiu, the Chamber of Commerce has recently received a lot of orders of all kinds, which has kept us very busy. The Master specifically instructed that if we see you, please stay and help us!"

"I see." Xingqiu nodded. "You first arrange for people to sort the orders, and I will handle them personally later."

"That's great... With the young master here, I can rest assured." Ah Xu breathed a sigh of relief.

While the two were talking, Han Fulai brought Shen He to the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce office.

"Xingqiu, it's been a long time." Han Fulai greeted Xingqiu with a smile.

"Brother Han!" Xingqiu's face lit up with surprise. Remembering that the servants were nearby, he coughed and instructed Axu, "Axu, I have guests. You go ahead and attend to your business. I'll talk to you about the Chamber of Commerce later."

"Understood, young master." Ah Xu turned to leave, giving Xing Qiu a serious look before departing, the meaning of which was roughly, "Young master, don't take this opportunity to run away."

"I've come here today because I need your help with something," Han Fulai said bluntly, telling Xingqiu about the Mingxia Floating Stone.

"Oh, I see. Brother Han, you guys also participated in the competition organized by Ningguang, right?" Xingqiu looked embarrassed.

Han Fulai, observing the expressions, sensed something amiss. "It seems someone beat me to it?"

"To be honest, Brother Han, the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce does indeed possess a Mingxia Floating Life Stone, but there's only one. It was entrusted to us for auction by someone else. Before you arrived, quite a few people had already inquired about the price. As the saying goes, 'rarity increases value,' and I estimate the final transaction price might exceed 500 million Mora," Xingqiu said.

“Five hundred million Mora is indeed very expensive from a generally rational perspective… but it should be fine.” Han Fulai considered for a while. Keqing could afford five hundred million Mora, although she might not be so happy to spend it. After all, this was related to the promotion of Liyue currency, and the money that needed to be spent still had to be spent.

Even though he wasn't the one paying, the price still stung. He could only try to emulate the mindset of an old man who never carries money when he goes out.

“Actually, I don’t recommend you bid on this floating stone. The price is too high and it’s not worth it,” Xingqiu said sincerely.

“But I do need the ‘Mingxia Floating Life Stone’ right now,” Han Fulai said.

Xingqiu looked at Han Fulai, then at Shen He, and smiled, saying, "I wonder if either of you has ever heard of 'True Lord Minghai Qixia'?"

Shen He, who had been listening in silence, spoke up at this moment: "The True Lord of Minghai Qixia was once very close to the True Lord of Lishui Dieshan. However, as far as I remember, he should have already passed away."

“That’s right, that’s right. I didn’t expect that someone other than me would know about him.” Xingqiu looked surprised and glanced at Shen He.

Shen He did not react.

Xingqiu stroked his chin and continued, "According to the Records of Idle Clouds, the True Lord of Minghai Qixia once personally built a grotto-heaven to store all kinds of rare treasures. Among them is the Mingxia Floating Life Stone that you are looking for."

"After the passing of the True Lord of Qixia in the Sea of ​​Sound, the grotto-heaven was abandoned and buried in the dust of history. Fortunately, I recently collected a batch of rare unofficial historical records, from which I found some clues about this grotto-heaven. After several comparisons, I can basically confirm that the grotto-heaven is located near the outskirts of Lisha."

"That's good news, but..." Han Fulai glanced at Shen He, "Wouldn't trespassing into a celestial abode be disrespectful to the immortal master?"

“It’s alright. As far as I know, the Naruto Sea and Qixia True Lord is magnanimous by nature. Even if he were alive, he wouldn’t care about such trivial matters,” Shen He said with certainty.

"A naturally open-minded person...a rather novel viewpoint. May I ask which classic text it comes from?" Xingqiu asked curiously.

"It's just a rumor from the mountains. Let's go." Shen He said, then turned and left.

Han Fulai had no choice but to bid farewell to Xingqiu, but Xingqiu stopped him.

"There's one more thing. Immortal grottoes are exquisitely constructed and usually come with their own defensive mechanisms. Now that it has been abandoned for a long time, it might even give rise to demons and monsters. I wish I could go with them... Brother Han, you must be extra careful."

"Thank you for reminding me. Don't worry, Xingqiu, don't you trust your brother Han?" Han Fulai smiled, bid farewell to Xingqiu, and followed Shen He.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Xingqiu touched his chest and softly asked himself:

"Who is that young lady to Brother Han?"

Chapter Seventy-Seven: From Spring Breeze to Summer Rain, and Then to Winter, I Also Long for the Sky.

Based on the address provided by Xingqiu, Han Fulai and Shen He boarded Yuheng Star's special car and headed to the outskirts of Lisha.

After Shen He sat in the carriage, she began to struggle with the soft cushions inside, changing her sitting position three times in a minute, seemingly testing which position was the most comfortable. Soon, her gaze fell on the hot spring white stone "Secret Fire" that was always kept in the carriage, and she reached out to touch it several times.

Han Fulai found it amusing and asked with a smile, "Miss Shen He, is this your first time riding in a carriage?"

“Yes,” Shen He replied. “I used to wonder why, if we were to travel quickly, we didn’t just ride horses or run. Horses would be much slower pulling such a large carriage.”

No, no, Miss Shen He, you're a special case. Ordinary people wouldn't think that running is faster than a horse-drawn carriage... Han Fulai silently complained.

"But now I understand that meditating in a carriage, even during a journey, is a form of spiritual practice."

You clearly don't understand at all!

It seems I still need to help Shen He learn some basic social etiquette in Liyue, lest he accidentally cause trouble. Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun sent Shen He to him, implying that I should take care of him; I must fulfill this responsibility.

Han Fulai thought for a moment and said, "In fact, most things in human society are created by people to make life more comfortable and convenient. For example, this carriage allows people to rest without fear of sun and rain during their journey."

"...I forgot, according to mortals, one should use an umbrella when exposed to the sun and rain." Shen He suddenly realized.

“Miss Shen He has been in the mountains for quite some time, so it’s normal that she’s not familiar with human society. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me, and I’ll be happy to answer them for you.”

Although he himself was a transmigrator and not exactly familiar with Liyue, he had at least integrated into Liyue society. Looking at the naive Shen He, Han Fulai inexplicably felt a sense of accomplishment, like an experienced player mentoring a newbie.

Shen He's eyes lit up.

"I have a few questions in my mind since I came to Liyue Harbor, and I would like to ask Mr. Han to answer them for me."

"Miss Shen He, please speak." Han Fulai was mentally prepared.

"Why do we have to pay for meals? Why is beating up bad guys a violation of the law? Why does competition need to be fair, just, and open? And why doesn't Master allow me to use force in Liyue Harbor?" Shen He immediately asked a series of refreshing and unconventional questions.

These questions may seem a bit far-fetched, but they are not difficult to answer. Ultimately, it is because "law" does not exist in Shen He's life, so he feels uncomfortable with the constraints of "law".

For liberal arts students, these social science questions are merely basic. If this were in China, Han Fulai could have lectured Shen He from Rousseau's *The Social Contract* all the way to "law is the embodiment of the will of the ruling class." But since this is Liyue, it naturally has its own unique way of popularizing science.

Han Fulai coughed lightly and began, "This all started with the 'contract' that the Rock King Emperor made with all the people. At that time, in Liyue, a great demon ravaged the seas, and evil dragons roamed the mountains. The Rock King Emperor summoned all the immortals to restore peace and order to the world! Legend has it that when the Emperor set out on his campaign, he said..."

After a long explanation, complete with gestures and explanations, Shen He finally understood—"'Law' is a kind of 'contract' that everyone living in Liyue must abide by. Why must we abide by the contract? Because it is a rule set by the Emperor."

As for why people dare not break the Emperor's rules... "Because the Rock King Emperor is the most powerful fighter; no one else can beat him, so his words are the rules. I understand." Shen He nodded earnestly.

For ordinary people, a single issue usually has multiple solutions. But in Shen He's eyes, it seems he can only see the simplest and most direct one. However, this directness often unexpectedly comes close to the essence of things.

"Yes, this is the principle behind 'the movement of heaven and earth reveals the political power'," Han Fulai concluded solemnly.

"No wonder Master told me to come to you if I have any questions. You are the most knowledgeable and eloquent person I have ever met, just like Master." Shen He praised Han Fulai very sincerely.

"Miss Shen He is too kind. I am far inferior to Immortal Master Liu Yun." Han Fulai smiled awkwardly. He was definitely not being modest. Compared to True Monarch Liu Yun who was good at "chatting," he really was far inferior.

However, Shen He seemed to genuinely believe that his master, Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhen Jun, was an immortal who was skilled in words and rhetoric.

Han Fulai quickly changed the subject: "By the way, since we'll be living together for a while, we should try to get to know each other better. Does Miss Shen He have any hobbies?"

"Hobbies..." Shen He thought for a moment, "Does listening to folk songs count?"

"A ballad? Is it Mr. Yun's 'Liyue Opera' or Miss Xin Yan's rock?" Han Fulai thought of Yun Jin and Xin Yan. Perhaps Shen He had seen their performance when he came to Liyue Harbor?

“I don’t know the singer’s name. She was a little girl dressed in all black, and she had been wandering in the mountains at night for the past few years,” Shen He recalled. “At first, I wanted to ask her to leave, but she suddenly started singing strange songs. Over time, I listened to all of her songs on and off. Even after I got used to them, they still sounded strange, but I didn’t dislike them.”

"A strange song?"

"Big Qiuqiu is sick, Second Qiuqiu is looking after her, Third Qiuqiu is gathering herbs, Fourth Qiuqiu is crying..." Shen He softly sang the folk song from his memory.

"This is Master Hu's 'Qiuqiu Ballad'... Next time you have the chance, I'll introduce you to that young lady who sings it," Han Fulai said with a smile. He hadn't expected that Hu Tao would have fans. Hu Tao would definitely be very happy to know.

"And what about you? Since we're getting to know each other, I should get to know you too," Shen He asked earnestly.

Han Fulai took out the book of ancient poems left by his fellow countrymen from his satchel.

"My hobby is probably reciting poetry. I really like this collection of poems and I always carry it with me to read."

Ever since he got this "Ancient Chinese Manual" from Xingqiu, he would indeed flip through it whenever he had a spare moment. He memorized the poems and lyrics perfectly, but unfortunately, he didn't find any divine martial arts techniques inside. He tried soaking it in water, heating it with fire, rearranging and combining the lines of the poems and lyrics, etc., all to no avail—basically, it was just a collection of ordinary plagiarist's works from another world, the kind that didn't even care about chronological order and copied whoever came to mind...

Xingqiu initially obtained the Divine Eye through a poem titled "Ode to a Knight-Errant," but no matter how many poems Han Fulai recited, no Divine Eye fell from the sky. Over time, he stopped hoping for it and simply carried the poetry collection with him as a memento of China.

“Things I carry with me are all very precious. I have one too.” Shen He took out a jade comb from his body. “This is a jade comb with emerald inlay that my master gave me when I became his disciple. I’ve always carried it with me.”

“I was six years old when my master took me up the mountain. At that time, my family had experienced a change of fortune, and I was unwilling to speak or move. Every day I would sit on the mountain rocks, gazing at the sea of ​​clouds in a daze.”

“My master crafted this jade comb with emerald jewels from a celestial stone. She said that if one wishes to sever ties with the mortal world and enter the immortal realm, one should comb one’s hair three times with this jade comb as a gesture of apprenticeship.”

"Master said: One comb removes the clouds of sorrow, two combs bring neither joy nor sorrow, three combs bring no regrets even when hair turns white."

"I did as instructed."

"From that time on, I entered the realm of immortals and was no longer human."

Han Fulai listened to Shen He's words in silence. He really wanted to tell Shen He that she was still human and didn't need to sever her mortal ties. Her master sent her to Liyue Harbor hoping she could regain her human identity. Besides, Shen He clearly longed for human society, which was why she enjoyed ordinary human food, listened to human songs, and pondered the common sense of human society…