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Locals have their household registration records, but outsiders, especially those from the desert, fill out their entry forms arbitrarily when entering Sumeru City, so the officials have no way to check them.

"Han Jiangxue" could very well be an identity disguised as a master member of some "gilded troupe".

A while ago, Dixia ran into Lunia, the leader of the "Sons of Faroh," on the street. The name displayed on the "Void Terminal" was Anil... There are many people like Lunia who enter Sumeru City under an assumed name for some purpose. Who knows what this "Han Jiangxue" is all about?

Therefore, we must capture this guy here and make him confess everything.

Desia's punch was her self-created "Blazing Mane Fist," which, when unleashed at full power, would be accompanied by crimson-gold flames, like the roar of an angry lion, burning away all enemies in its path.

This time, it was inside the Grand Bazaar, surrounded by vendors and pedestrians. Dixia didn't want to harm the innocent, so she withdrew her fire elemental power and relied entirely on her own strength to fight the enemy.

This "Blazing Mane Fist" doesn't have any fancy moves, it's just a series of ordinary uppercuts—but if you can land ten of these uppercuts in a second, even a jaw made of iron will be shattered, and the brain on that jaw will be shaken into tofu.

Blazing Mane Fist - Flame Roar Combo!

Han Fulai naturally didn't know what kind of boxing style Dixia used. He privately thought that this style of boxing was called "Ora Ora" or "Muda Muda"... Anyway, that's what women with "double A in strength and speed" would shout when they fought.

To deal with the "weak woman with both strength and speed A" in front of him, Han Fulai used his "Autumn Comes Spear Technique".

At first glance, I thought it was a bright star in the dawn sky; then I saw it fighting like a soldier in the autumn.

The flock of geese arrayed in formation went unnoticed; the discovery of cubs in the tiger's den astonished everyone.

He transformed his gun into a fist, opening and closing it in one breath. His fist flew out like a cannonball, colliding fiercely with Dixia's "Blazing Mane Fist".

With a loud "bang," the two fists actually produced the sound effect of an artillery explosion.

Han Fulai's elbow and knee came together, and his fist stance remained completely still. However, Dixia was knocked back several steps by this punch, her eyes filled with shock—her "Flame Roar Combo" was actually interrupted by this person's attack!

Just then, a girl ran out onto the stage of the Zubair Theater, shouting as she ran, "Stop! Dixia!"

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Demonic Scale Disease? I Can Cure It! [4k]

The one who ran out shouting, "Stop it! Stop fighting!" was Dina Zede.

Upon seeing Dina Zede appear, Dixia immediately abandoned Han Fulai and rushed to her side at almost teleportation speed.

After confirming Dina Zede's condition from head to toe, Dixia finally breathed a sigh of relief, but her gaze towards Han Fulai remained wary: "Miss, who is he? Do you know him?"

“This gentleman is a foreign tourist I met by chance at the Grand Bazaar. I asked him to help me avoid you... and so did Nel and the others…”

At this moment, Nel, Ying, and Paimon also came out, and Nel immediately invited Desia to visit the theater backstage as well.

The staff of the Zubair Theater were still out raising funds, and the quiet backstage area was a good place to talk, so Dina Zede explained the whole story to Dixia in detail.

The eldest daughter of the Huma family didn't just run away from home to the Grand Bazaar on a whim. In fact, Dina Zedai came to the Grand Bazaar today to "inspect" her "investment project".

Nilu wasn't lying when she said that her troupe was raising money everywhere. Her "begging" extended to the entire city of Sumeru, outside of the Academy of Religion, and the Chamber of Commerce on Baoshang Street was naturally among the places she visited.

The old man from Humayi had no connection with the Zubair Theater and wasn't particularly interested in the Little Lucky Grass King, so he didn't agree to sponsor the "Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival." However, his daughter was a die-hard fan of the Little Lucky Grass King.

Dina Zede, who had been kept at home by her father for some reason, was taking a walk in the courtyard that day when she overheard Nilu and Lord Humayi's conversation. She heard that there was a group of worshippers of the Little Lucky Grass King at the Grand Bazaar, and that they were even preparing to celebrate his birthday. Of course, Dina Zede couldn't just stand by and do nothing.

She secretly approached Nel and gave her all her jewelry as funds for the "Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival," sponsoring over 30 million Mora in total. Hearing that the money was still insufficient, this young lady even planned to sell the designer dresses her father had commissioned for her…

Therefore, strictly speaking, Dina Zede is the "chief sponsor" of the "Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival".

Unfortunately, her father couldn't discover her sponsorship, nor could he "name" her, so the title of "chief sponsor" ended up on Yingmei's head.

In gratitude for Dina Zede's help, Nel invited Dina Zede to the Zuber Theater to watch the rehearsal of the "Flora Festival"—which was the "special evening performance" written on the bulletin board, "The Legend of the Flower Knight".

Dina Zede snuck out of her house today to watch a performance at the Grand Bazaar.

After finally uncovering the truth behind the "Miss's Disappearance Incident," the bodyguard, Dixia, let out a heavy sigh.

Nilu is a famous dancer in the Grand Bazaar, known for her gentleness, kindness, and helpfulness, with an excellent reputation. Her invitation to Dina Zede to see the performance tonight was certainly well-intentioned. However, Dina Zede was so excited that she secretly slipped out of her house early in the morning, causing a commotion about the "young lady's disappearance," something Nilu could never have foreseen.

Luminous and Paimon are a renowned adventure duo in Teyvat. As a mercenary, Desia has heard a lot about their exploits and doesn't think they would harm the young lady.

Only that "Han Jiangxue"...

Dixia's gaze toward Han Fulai grew increasingly complicated.

This guy looks like a robber, and he's a ruthless thug in a fight. He even cheated her out of money from her buddies... He's definitely not a good person. Oh, and by the way, he also cheated her out of 10,000 Mora!

Even if this "Han Jiangxue" is a friend of Nilu and Ying, Dixia still feels that this person is untrustworthy. The relationship of "friend" can be close or distant. Those who are bound by life and death can be "friends," and those who are merely nodding acquaintances can also be "friends." Who knows what kind of "friends" they are?

Especially after that exchange, Dixia was convinced that this person definitely harbored a secret—

Which ordinary crew member in Liyue fleet could possess such skill? And this person doesn't even have a Vision!

Aside from Hokuto, the "Sea Dragon King" who could slay "Sea Mountain" with brute force alone, Dixia really couldn't think of anyone else with such power...

Such a capable man could never be an unknown nobody.

Dixia was certain that the name "Han Jiangxue" was fake.

The rule in the underworld is that unless it involves your own mission objectives, you shouldn't get involved in other people's business. Those who meddle in others' affairs are often the first to die; this is a lesson learned by veteran mercenaries through bloodshed.

Dixia had no intention of getting to the bottom of "Han Jiangxue". As Dina Zedai's personal bodyguard, her job was to protect the young lady and keep her away from these troubles.

She bowed slightly and gave Dina Zede a very solemn bow: "Miss, please come back with me. Master and Madam have been very worried about you since you ran away for so long."

Dina Zede pressed her lips together: "What if I said I don't want to go back with you?"

Dixia said expressionlessly, "Of course I still hope that you can cooperate, Miss, so that it will be more convenient for both of us. But if you insist on not doing so..."

She suddenly darted behind Dina Zede and scooped her up in her arms before Dina Zede could react.

"...I can only try to carry you back."

Suddenly being "princess-carried," Dina Zede only had time to let out a short gasp before Dixia carried her out of the backstage area like the wind.

However, the sound of the wind in her ears only lasted for two seconds before it stopped abruptly—Ying and Han Fulai blocked their way, one in front and one behind.

"What do you mean?" Dixia looked coldly at the two people blocking her way.

Paimon, who had caught up, stomped his little feet angrily in the air: "We should be asking you what you mean! Dina Zede has already said she doesn't want to go back, why are you forcing her?"

Having her lines stolen by "God's Mouth," Yingmei had nothing to say. She simply crossed her arms and struck a cool pose like a silent swordsman with a deep expression. Han Fulai followed suit and struck the same pose as Yingmei. As a result, the scene turned into "a female robber with nowhere to run kidnapped a young lady and was righteously beaten up by two heroes in an alley."

Nilu, who followed, was also stunned. She didn't understand why they suddenly started fighting when they were talking so well just now.

Dixia frowned and whispered to Dixia in her arms, "Miss, I'm sorry. Although I'm your bodyguard, I was hired by your parents, and I have to be responsible to my employer. There might be some shaking later, please hold me tight..."

Her peripheral vision had already caught sight of the theater wall. The set wall of the Zubair Theater was just a thin wooden board; she could easily break through it and run away with a little effort. Her only worry was that the wood chips or wall plaster might hurt the young lady.

Suddenly, Dina Zede wrapped her arms around Dixia's neck, her eyes fixed on Dixia's face.

"...How much?" she asked.

Dixia didn't understand at first: "What, Miss?"

Dina Zede's expression was resolute: "How much money do I need to hire you to stop listening to your parents? Double... triple? Just give me a little time, and I'll definitely be able to raise the money!"

Dixia's eyes flickered, and she slowly lowered her gaze: "Miss, this isn't about money. I don't know how you view our gilded troupes, but I must say: although I like money, I would never do anything against my principles."

"The reason I came out to find you is not only because my employer asked me to, but also because my conscience tells me I should do it. Your health is not good, and wandering around outside like this is very harmful to your health. So for the sake of those who love you, please don't be willful."

Her words touched both Ying and Paimon. They could see that Desia, the bodyguard, genuinely cared about Dina Zede.

In Sumeru, there are many mercenaries from "gilded guilds" who will do anything for money. As long as the employer pays a high enough price, today's bodyguard may become the closest assassin to you tomorrow... People like Desia who care about the health and mood of their employers are really rare.

For a fleeting moment, they even thought that Dina Zede would agree to go back with Dixia.

But Dina Zede simply shook her head: "No, you're wrong. I know my situation very well, and I know what I'm doing."

"Actually, in my opinion, the ones who are being willful now are my parents. They know that whether I stay at home or not, things will not be any different, but they still refuse to accept reality. Even when I bring it up with them, they just avoid the topic."

"Dishia, you've been staying at home for so long, you should know all this by now."

Dixia silently turned her gaze away.

Dina Zede hugged Dixia's neck, trying to prop herself up so that her face was almost touching Dixia's. Her soft voice reached Dixia's ears at the closest distance: "Dixia, I know that my parents have had a hard time, and I am very grateful for everything they have done for me. But in this world, there is another person I want to thank."

"Because she 'saved' me. In my heart, my respect and love for her is just as great as my love for my parents."

Her hands slowly moved up from Dixia's neck and touched Dixia's face—although these hands didn't have much strength, they successfully turned Dixia's face back, which she had deliberately turned away.

The two pairs of eyes met once again.

“Dishia, this is my last chance... so I want to do something meaningful.”

Dina Zede said this.

Dixia paused for a moment, then slowly replied, "Miss, are you sure what you're doing is meaningful?"

Dina Zede nodded vigorously: "I'm sure. At least... that's how it is for me."

"Phew... alright." Dixia slowly loosened her arms and gently placed Dina Zeda back on the ground. "Miss, I won't ask you to come home with me anymore. But I want to make it clear that I'm doing this not because I agree with what you're doing, but because I respect your decision."

Dina Zede smiled broadly and hugged Dixia's neck once again.

"Thank you, Dixia!"

Then she remembered what she had just said and quickly lowered her head to apologize to Dixia: "I'm sorry, I was in a hurry just now and my attitude towards you wasn't very good. I even brought up money, which offended you..."

Seeing Dina Zede's pitiful little eyes, Dixia couldn't help but chuckle, raising her hand to ruffle her hair: "It's alright, Miss. I told you I like money, and we should really talk about this."

“After all, things have gotten so big today, and even the family's bodyguards have been mobilized. It won't be so easy for the master to protect you. Besides, you certainly won't be going out just once... Before you set off next time, we need to make sure things are settled near your room, and that someone looks after you while you're out.”

She thought about it seriously for a moment and said, "Miss, why don't you hire me to help you? It would be better for everyone. As for the payment... half of what the master gives you is enough. You can pay me back when you get home."

Dina Zede immediately beamed with joy: "No problem!"

Seeing that the master and servant had finally reached a consensus, Ying and Paimon were also very happy for them.

Just then, Dina Zede's body suddenly trembled. She clutched her arm as if in great pain, staggered, and almost fell.

"Miss!" Dixia quickly helped her up.

Dina Zede gave a weak laugh: "Haha, it's nothing, it's just that I suddenly felt relieved and I'm a little exhausted..."

But Han Fulai, who had been silently observing, suddenly spoke up—

"Is Miss Dina Zede suffering from 'Demon Scale Disease'?"

Previously, Dixia discovered that he had had physical contact with Dina Zede because of the white powder on his palm and the special smell it emitted.

Based on what Dina Zede had just said, her symptoms, and the bandages wrapped around her arm, Han Fulai had already guessed the truth that Dina Zede was hiding:

Dina Zede suffers from a unique and incurable disease in Sumeru, known as "Demon Scale Disease".

The powder-like substance she was applying to her hands was actually medication for a skin condition; the bandages were to conceal the abnormality of her skin; and her so-called "last chance" referred to "the end of her life"...

That's why this young lady disregarded everything and rushed to the Grand Bazaar to celebrate the birthday of her beloved Little Lucky Grass King—

Because she doesn't have much time left.

Ying and Paimon were also shocked upon hearing this: "'Demon Scale Disease'?"

"Why is it this disease again!"

They had witnessed firsthand how much suffering Cora endured from this disease. Unexpectedly, just a few days later, they encountered another girl in Sumeru City who was also suffering from "Demon Scale Disease".

"I must take you back for treatment immediately!"

Dixia looked anxious and tried to pick up Dinazedai, but Dinazedai resolutely pushed her away.

"I don't want to go back... If my father sees me like this, I'll never be able to get out again..."

Nilu was equally anxious: "Then, then I'll go find Dr. Zakaria from the 'House of Health.' He's very skilled; perhaps he can help..."

“No…don’t look for anyone, it’s no use. Besides, it’s a rare festival, I don’t want to spend it in a hospital bed.” Dinazede shook her head to stop the panicked Nel, then looked at Desia, her eyes full of pleading: “Please, Desia, please let me stay here, I don’t want to end my life with regrets…”

At this moment, the man who looked least like a good person among the crowd spoke up again: "I may have a way to cure her."

Chapter Forty: The consultation fee is a bowl of almond tofu [4k5]

Legend has it that the ancient herb god, the Great Compassionate Tree King, could not bear the suffering and decline of his people. With a compassionate heart, he walked through the rainforest, tasting hundreds of herbs to know their color and smell, to determine their neutrality or toxicity, to discern their dryness or coldness, and to observe their harmful effects. He then created hundreds of medicines to feed the people.

Her notes on medicinal properties were compiled by the descendants of the Church of Jesus into the "Compassionate Medicine King's Materia Medica," which became the origin of the Church of Jesus' "Life Theory School."

Upholding the tradition left by the Great Compassionate Tree King, the "House of Health," a medical service institution under the Amitabha Academy of the "Life Theory School," has been providing free medical care to people both inside and outside Mount Sumeru for thousands of years. The "Life Theory School" sage Sukhavati, who founded the "House of Health," left behind a famous proverb that still hangs on the gate of the "House of Health"—

"Scholars are the guardians of the soul and body."

This maxim has become a sacred code of conduct for every scholar of the "Life Theory School." Every graduate of the Amelio College will undergo standardized training at the "House of Health" after graduation, while also providing free medical consultations to the public.

The patients who came from all over the world to learn about Teyvat accumulated valuable clinical medical experience for the scholars of the "Life Theory School," enabling them to continuously enrich their case database and overcome one difficult disease after another.

Sumeru is now the country with the most advanced medical technology on the entire Teyvat continent.

...In other words, if even the doctors of Mount Sumeru are helpless, it is basically equivalent to sentencing the patient to death.

The fact that there is no cure for "Demon Scale Disease" is something that every person in Sumeru knows.

Upon hearing Han Fu say that he could cure "Demon Scale Disease", Dixia was first taken aback, and then anger suddenly flashed in her icy blue eyes.