“We just got a sum of money from Childe, and before we even started preparing, we ran into you, Jade.
Since you’re also involved in preparing the Rite of Parting, what stage are you at now?” Jade took out the Noctilucous Jade she carried with her, and as she opened it, she said, “Sorry, I’ve also just started preparing.
So far, I’ve only prepared this piece of Noctilucous Jade.” “Mr.
Zhongli is knowledgeable about matters both ancient and modern, and I heard he has a great deal of research on stones.
This piece of Noctilucous Jade was something I collected before; I only knew it was exceptionally bright.
As for its quality, I’ll have to consult an expert like Mr.
Zhongli.” “Oh, it’s nothing, Zhongli only knows a little.” Zhongli took the Noctilucous Jade from Jade’s hand, and after a careful look, he had his answer.
“The quality of this Noctilucous Jade far exceeds what’s circulated on the market.
It should have been mined from the bottom of the Chasm and is well-preserved.
Generally speaking, it’s perfectly suitable as a raw material for the Rite of Parting.” Jade seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
Although she knew the process, it would be too disrespectful to Rex Lapis if she made a mistake in the first step of material preparation.
“Since that’s the case, I’ll first go to a jeweler to commission the vessel as soon as possible.
I remember the next step is to make the incense paste, right?
You all can go ahead and purchase the raw materials; I’ll catch up shortly.” Zhongli suddenly called out to Jade, “Perhaps it’s a bit presumptuous, but I still want to ask, this vessel that needs to be made…” Jade knew what Zhongli meant.
She smiled slightly and spoke the information she had found in ancient texts.
Zhongli nodded in satisfaction.
Lumine quickly ran to Jade’s side and took out a bag of Mora: “These are the funds from Childe.
We’ll use this to pay the merchant later.” But to her surprise, Jade pushed it away.
“Thank you, but there’s no need.
I still have some savings and want to contribute to this Rite of Parting.
Keep this money; there will be many more places to spend it later.” Lumine helplessly patted the back of her head and retreated to Zhongli’s side.
Zhongli chuckled: “The current Kaiyang has always been this way; please pay it no mind.” Lumine shook her head, indicating that she didn’t mind.
Not only did she not mind, she even found this personality quite endearing; she liked her a lot regardless.
“Mr.
Zhongli seems to know Jade very well.
Could you tell us about her?” On the way to buy flowers, Lumine still couldn’t help but ask.
“Yeah, yeah, Paimon is also very curious.” Zhongli pondered for a while and said, “The current Kaiyang, Jade, has a good reputation in Liyue Harbor.
Like the Yuheng, she was elected as one of the Liyue Qixing at a young age.
In Liyue Harbor, you could probably randomly pick anyone, and they could tell you her story.” “She obtained a Geo Vision at the age of three, and from a young age, she displayed extraordinary wisdom and talents.
From childhood to adulthood, she excelled in every skill she learned; no one could surpass her…” “Three years old?!” Paimon’s eyes widened, and she exclaimed.
Obtained a Vision at three years old?!
Lumine also found it incredible: “I remember the way to obtain a Vision is very strict.
It seems that only when a person’s wish reaches a certain level will the gods cast their gaze.
But Jade at three… What kind of strong wish could such a young child have to attract the attention of the gods?” A thought suddenly popped into Paimon’s head: “This is the Geo Archon’s nation; could it be that Rex Lapis saw her talents when Jade was still a child, and that’s why he made an exception and gave her a Vision?” While Lumine was still pondering the possibility, Zhongli spoke: “No, as far as I know, the power to grant Visions is not in the hands of the Seven Archons.
The Archon might also be puzzled by this.” “Oh~” Paimon responded dully.
Zhongli continued the previous discussion: “At a Rite of Parting four years ago, she received a blessing from the Archon.
Rex Lapis even bestowed his own weapon upon her, and it was on that day that she joined the Millelith.” “I’m not too clear about what happened afterward, I only know that she performed exceptionally well in the army, achieved many remarkable feats, and won the respect of the entire camp.” “In the last reshuffle of the Qixing, she was elected Kaiyang at less than sixteen years old.
Since then, she has never made a mistake in her position, and the Millelith has also grown stronger under her leadership.” …
Player World.
[Chat] Oh my god, the quintessential prodigy!
[Chat] Ahem, Wifey Jade, if you’re too excellent, you’ll lose me!
[Chat] I knew it.
As soon as I saw Jade, I knew she was very powerful, extremely extraordinary.
That face, she’s the type of super-capable, aloof beauty that only appears in my dreams.
[Chat] Yuheng, I used the twenty pulls Jade gave me plus what I saved up to try for Farewell of Snezhnaya—Tartaglia, but I got Yuheng Keqing instead!
She’s a cat-eared, black-stockinged young girl!
[Chat] Keqing’s ‘ears’ are just hair accessories, not cat ears!
Damn it, why can’t I pull her?
I got the brother-in-law instead.
Although the brother-in-law is good too, Yuheng is prettier!
[Chat] So, the weapon Jade uses is the one the Geo Archon once used, right?
[Chat] It seems Rex Lapis really values Jade!
[Chat] Sigh, what a pity, if only the Geo Archon hadn’t died… [Chat] Even after seeing this, I’m still confused.
Did Rex Lapis die too suddenly?
How exactly did he die?
There are no clues from the gods yet.
Did the Qixing really do it?!
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After Jade handled the matter of the vessel, she went to the Wanmin Restaurant to purchase the incense paste for the Rite of Parting.
This was the best place.
As soon as she arrived, Zhongli and the other two had already negotiated the price with the owner and were discussing further arrangements.
Paimon’s eyes lit up instantly when she saw Jade: “Jade, over here, come quickly!” Once Jade approached, Paimon continued: “We were just discussing who to ask to help make the incense paste.
We were about to go find those sweet-smelling ladies on the street.
How about it, do you want to join us?” “Sweet-smelling?
How are you going to find them?” Lumine suddenly sniffed forward, then as if she had found some treasure: “Jade, you smell sweet!
Do you know how to make incense paste?” Jade was a little surprised by Lumine’s nose; her own scent didn’t seem very strong… The Kaiyang had many duties, and Jade often used incense, but only in her room.
It had a calming effect, helping her fall asleep quickly.
“I don’t know how to make incense paste, but I know someone… a bit special… a friend, I suppose.
She knows a lot about these things.
Perhaps we can ask her for help.” “Then, without further ado, let’s go quickly!” Zhongli shook his head: “I’ll wait for you all near the Statue of The Seven.
Once the incense paste is made, let’s meet there.” …
After bidding farewell to Zhongli, Jade took Lumine and Paimon to Ying’er’s shop.
“I’ll stay here.
You two go ask her for help; I won’t go in.” “Jade, aren’t you coming with us?” “No, I… don’t get along very well with that friend.
You two… never mind, I’ll wait for you here.
No rush, just take your time.” Jade didn’t plan to go in.
It was fine for Ying’er, Lumine, and Paimon to go by themselves.
That Ying’er, who knows what outrageous things she’d say if she saw her?
She just couldn’t handle it.