Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

"When you get old, you can be just as leisurely!" Hu Tao said dismissively.

Jiang Bai touched his white hair. His hair was all white. Did that mean he was old?

"But Master, why do you call Mr. Zhongli 'Old Master'? Is he very old?"

This Mr. Zhongli doesn't seem to have anything to do with the old man at all.

"Well, what can I do? He's like an old relic! Although he knows a lot of things, he doesn't care about anything. His personality is just like an old man's, so I call him Grandpa!" Hu Tao spread her hands, speaking as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Grandpa Zhong had been a guest elder at the Rebirth Hall for a long time, and they only invited him when needed. When she first took over the Rebirth Hall, the ritual attendants were worried, so they invited him to stay at the shop to oversee things, and he has lived there ever since.

Thinking about Grandpa Zhong's expenses, she clutched her wallet with a pang of heartache.

Grandpa Zhong is a man of profound knowledge and wisdom, a true asset to the Rebirth Hall. All these expenses are well worth it!

After brainwashing herself like this, Hu Tao took several deep breaths before finally putting the matter out of her mind.

Chapter 7 You can't say that.

Jiang Bai was unaware of Hu Tao's inner thoughts. If he had, he would have pestered her to tell him the story of Mr. Zhongli.

However, it doesn't matter. As long as Jiang Bai stays in the Hall of Rebirth, he will soon know about Mr. Zhongli's great achievements.

Bubulu is not far from Wangshengtang, but it is not close either.

Even though it was only seven in the morning, the city of Liyue Harbor was already bustling with activity.

The sounds of workers unloading goods, shoppers chatting, and children playing filled the air. The aroma of steamed buns and vermicelli wafted through the air. The morning sun shone on me, and cats stretched out their bodies in a warm embrace. Shops along the street had already opened, and the morning cityscape was slowly unfolding.

Hu Tao bought two bags of steamed buns from a roadside vendor. She gave one bag to her loyal younger brother and ate the other herself.

She took out a steamed bun, took a bite, and savored the rich, meaty aroma. Her cheeks puffed out as she ate, saying, "Our Liyue is renowned for its trade; it's the most economically prosperous place in Teyvat. They say you have to start making money early, and the business owners in Liyue open their shops incredibly early..."

Jiang Bai ate his steamed bun while listening to her indistinct words. He half-guessed and half-misunderstood, but he managed to get the gist of it.

"Where is our ancestral hall? When we came out, it didn't seem to be open."

They came out through the side door, not the main door.

“Our funeral parlor is different. We mainly deal in the business of the dead, so we only open at night.”

"What if someone wants to order a coffin and buy paper money?"

"Are you stupid? Just because the door isn't open doesn't mean it's closed. Besides, most people don't actually go into the mortuary. They write their needs on wooden signs and hang them on the wooden boards outside the mortuary. Once we see them, someone will come to help them."

"Moreover, most people don't choose burial; only wealthy gentlemen opt for this cumbersome process..."

After Hu Tao explained, Jiang Bai roughly understood.

He was just lucky to be rescued by a wealthy family; normally, he might have been cremated before he even woke up.

The two ate steamed buns as they walked, and soon they had finished all the buns.

Hu Tao patted her belly and burped, feeling extremely satisfied.

"I've eaten, but I still need something to drink." With that, she bought two more cups of soy milk, handing one to Jiang Bai and gulping down the other in two gulps herself.

Jiang Bai smiled and said, "The hall master is still growing, so breakfast should be nutritionally balanced."

"Who cares? As long as I'm full, I'm not going to stop growing taller, am I?"

Hu Tao threw the cup into the trash can and strode forward with Jiang Bai, soon arriving at Bubulu.

Bubu Lodge is situated on higher ground, visible from afar. Compared to the remoteness of Wangsheng Hall, it is much quieter and more elegant, far from the bustling docks. However, the prices here are certainly not cheap.

The two walked up the steps. Although there were many people coming to see the doctor, they all maintained good manners and showed great respect to the doctors.

As soon as they saw Hu Tao arrive, the people at Bubulu immediately went on high alert, and the little figure who was fetching medicine from the medicine cabinet quickly hid under the table.

"Master Hu, are you trying to capture Qiqi again?" The young apprentice was extremely wary, as if he were guarding against a thief.

"That's nonsense!"

Without batting an eye, Hu Tao pulled Jiang Bai in front of her and pointed at him, saying:

"I've come to see Bai Shu. This is a disciple of our Wangsheng Hall who has lost his memory. I would like to ask Mr. Bai Shu to take a look at him."

Upon hearing that it wasn't another attempt to capture Qiqi, the doctors at the clinic breathed a sigh of relief.

Even the little guy hiding behind the medicine cabinet quietly patted his chest.

"That really scared Qiqi to death..."

Although she often forgets many things, she has a very strong memory of this face. She's been repeatedly kidnapped by this person for the past few years; this despicable person has always wanted her dead.

But Qiqi doesn't want to die, Qiqi wants to live... Although it's difficult, Qiqi is trying her best to live...

Because Qiqi hid quickly, Hu Tao didn't see her. Even if she had, she could only pretend she hadn't seen her.

After all, if you want to kidnap someone, you have to wait until late at night and do it quietly.

"Mr. Baizhu is seeing patients, please wait a moment." Since they were patients, the doctors' attitudes became much more normal.

Hu Tao took the sign and obediently waited with Jiang Bai.

Jiang Bai was curious about the reactions of these people. Why did they react as if they had seen a flood or a ferocious beast when they saw the hall master?

"Master, did you have some kind of misunderstanding with them?" he asked rather tactfully.

Walnut's gaze drifted to the sky, "Well, let's not talk about that..."

She couldn't very well say that she wanted to cremate someone from Bubulu, could she?

Jiang Bai could tell from her eyes that she was guilty, which made him even more curious. Could it be that she had worked as a salesperson at Bubulu?

That's a plausible explanation, but the outcome certainly won't be good...

Although Jiang Bai had amnesia, he still knew that trying to sell funeral packages to the families of seriously ill patients would definitely get him beaten up. It was practically tantamount to cursing someone to die...

However, he knew what he should know and said what he should say. For example, he thought it would be quite appropriate to integrate this place with the funeral home to create a one-stop service for medical treatment and funerals.

"What you've said, Master, has made me even more curious. In my opinion, we could establish a cooperative relationship with Bubulu. If a patient dies, they could be sent directly to us..."

Before Jiang Bai could finish speaking, Hu Tao covered his mouth. She looked left and right nervously, and after making sure no one was listening, she pulled Jiang Bai to a corner.

“I know you’ve been thinking about our funeral home’s business since you arrived, but you can’t say things like that here! Aren’t you cursing someone to die? Be careful the patients’ families don’t hear you…”

Hu Tao spoke earnestly, clearly having inadvertently offended some people before and learned her lesson.

"Although we are more open-minded about life and death, some people can't stand the word 'death,' especially those who are seriously ill and their families."

"They do everything they can to keep their loved ones alive, even going so far as to bankrupt themselves for a sliver of hope. Even I feel guilty saying these things in front of such people. That's why I rarely come to this place..."

Aside from at the funeral, this was the first time Jiang Bai had ever seen Hu Tao so serious, which gave him a new understanding of this seemingly unreliable hall master.

"Well, I see."

He nodded slightly and looked at the people who had come to see the doctor.

Among those seeking medical treatment were the elderly and the young, men and women. Some were wounded, pressing their wounds with worry; some were women comforting their crying children; some were elderly people clutching their money with struggle; and some were couples with resolute and unwavering expressions. Without exception, they all wanted to live a good life.

The energy of the ancestral hall does indeed clash with that of this place.

Chapter 8: Should we leave his body to rot in the wilderness?

After waiting for a while, it was finally the two of them who arrived.

Hu Tao jumped off the stool and strode inside with Jiang Bai.

Soon, Jiang Bai saw a man with green hair and gold-rimmed glasses.

Although he had already seen quite a few hair colors in just one day, green was indeed the first time he had ever seen it.

It made him take a second look.

The person had long, slightly curly hair, tied back with a hairpin, and a white snake was wrapped around their shoulder, hissing and flicking its tongue.

Ignoring the white snake, this was clearly a man of refined manners, extraordinary bearing, and obvious erudition.

Upon seeing Hu Tao, he let out a soft exclamation of surprise, "Oh, is Master Hu feeling unwell?"

Hu Tao is usually as healthy as a calf, full of energy and always jumping around. It's really strange that he got sick.

“It’s not me, it’s a disciple of our Rebirth Hall.” Hu Tao gestured for him to look at Jiang Bai beside him. “He has amnesia, or more accurately, partial amnesia. Can you take a look at him?”

"Oh?" Bai Shu reached up and adjusted his glasses, showing interest.

Jiang Bai didn't think the doctors here could figure out what was wrong with his body.

Why did he appear to be dead? And why did he suddenly wake up? And what caused his amnesia?

But he didn't want to refuse Hu Tao's kind offer. If he could actually figure something out, it wouldn't be a loss for him.

Bai Shu carefully examined Jiang Bai's complexion, then asked Jiang Bai to extend his hand and placed his fingers on his pulse.

After a while, Bai Shu frowned deeply. "Strange..."

Bai Shu's words made Hu Tao's heart jump. "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with your health?"

It's no wonder she was so worried. Jiang Bai had died once, so his body was definitely different from a normal person's. Moreover, his skin was even whiter than the ferrymen at the Hall of Rebirth who only worked the night shift. It was obvious that something was wrong.

He, the future top-tier soul-crossing master of the Hall of Rebirth, cannot perish here!

Jiang Bai was somewhat aware of his body's obvious characteristics, such as his unusually low heart rate. However, he didn't care much about it.

Seeing how nervous the young master was, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

They'd only known each other for half a day at most, which meant that Hu Tao already considered him one of her own.

Although he thought the leader was a bit unreliable, he liked his character of caring for his subordinates!

“His body is quite strange…” Bai Shu looked at Jiang Bai with a probing expression, his eyes like a doctor seeing a rare patient, with a research desire to dissect him.

"His pulse rate was extremely low, only a few beats per minute. Normally, such a low heart rate would not be enough to support the body's oxygen supply, but his pulse was strong and powerful, and his body temperature was much lower than normal..."

As he spoke, Bai Shu gestured for Jiang Bai to open his mouth so he could observe his tongue coating, then pried open his eyelids, and finally pinched his limbs, focusing his examination on his head. After this thorough examination, he began to ask Jiang Bai some questions about his condition.

Jiang Bai answered truthfully.

"Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

"No."

"Does your head hurt? Do you feel dizzy or lightheaded? Do you experience unbearable headaches when trying to recall anything?"

"No."

Do fragments of memories occasionally flash through your mind?

"I don't think so..." Jiang Bai's tone was somewhat hesitant. Sometimes he would unconsciously blurt out certain words, which shouldn't count as memory fragments.

After a series of tests, Bai Zhu also determined his current physical condition.

"His eyes are bright, his breathing is steady, and apart from his abnormal pulse and body temperature, everything else is normal... Of course, it is also possible that his physical condition is beyond my understanding."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Hu Tao and asked, "Tell me in detail what his amnesia is like."

He didn't ask Jiang Bai, since asking the person who suffered from amnesia would be pointless.

Hu Tao recounted in detail how Jiang Bai was found and how he woke up.

Jiang Bai then realized that this was how he had been pulled out of the river.

“I remember it was a sunny day. One of the Luo family’s maids went to the river to wash clothes. She saw something floating on the river in the distance, but it was too far away to see clearly, so she didn’t pay attention. Later, she wasn’t paying attention and a piece of clothing was washed away by the water. She went into the river to pick it up and that’s when she discovered that there was a person floating in the river.”

“Her family used to be fishermen, so she was a good swimmer. Without thinking much, she jumped into the river and dragged him to the shore.”

"I thought someone had fallen into the water and tried to save them, but when I got them ashore, I found that Jiang Bai's body was ice cold, he wasn't breathing, and his pulse had stopped, so I quickly went to the Luo family to call for help. I happened to be holding a funeral at the Luo family's place when I heard that a dead body had been pulled from the river, so I went over to see what was going on."

As Hu Tao spoke, Bai Zhu listened with great interest, as if hearing a story, while the snake on his shoulder also showed a gossipy expression.

Jiang Bai listened with great interest, as if he were not listening to his own story at all.

"It was actually fished out of the river, how interesting..." The snake on Bai Shu's shoulder spoke, startling Jiang Bai.

Hu Tao's incredible ability did not surprise Jiang Bai, but the fact that snakes could talk was indeed beyond his comprehension.

Seeing his surprise, the snake named Changsheng raised its head and asked, "What, have you never seen an animal talk before?"

Jiang Bai nodded seriously, "I really haven't seen it before."

It's one thing for snakes to talk, but to speak human language is truly contrary to common sense.

"You're making a fuss over nothing." Changsheng rolled his eyes and shrank back onto Baishu's shoulder.