The treasure hunters looked at each other before bursting into laughter again.
"Hahaha, so you're a salesman?"
"The same joke isn't funny when told twice."
Wu Er looked at the young man before him, his gaze growing dangerous.
"Or perhaps..."
"You're actually here looking for a beating?"
Wu Er tone became menacing as he stared at childe.
"Sigh... how about this, I'll join your treasure hunting team."
"Then, considering we're comrades, would you be willing to pay?"
Childe looked at Wu Er with a somewhat helpless expression.
"Hmph, you think anyone can just join our treasure hunting team?"
"First see if you're even qualified."
Wu Er crossed his arms over his chest and mockingly said to Childe.
"Then please, seniors, give me a chance to prove myself."
"I believe I have some talent when it comes to treasure hunting."
Childe smiled as he addressed the treasure hunters.
"Fine, if you've got skills, go to that cliff over there."
"Bring back the treasure we've been searching for a long time. Of course, the treasure belongs to us, so don't even think about running off with it."
Wu Er slowly spoke as he looked at the serious-faced Childe.
"Hahaha... stop joking, even the bunch of us couldn't manage it."
"You really think he can get it?"
Wu Qi laughed loudly as if he'd heard a great joke.
"So this is like an entrance test?"
"Interesting! It's been a long time since I've experienced being tested by others!"
"No problem. Make sure to watch closely, don't blink."
Childe clapped his hands and sprinted toward the distant cliff.
Sometimes doing a flip, sometimes taking down a few hilichurls, he soon obtained the treasure and returned.
"Got everything. Here, how was my performance?"
"Not bad, right?"
Childe held the treasure and handed it to the treasure hunters, smiling as he spoke.
"E-Er, Second Brother, what should we do about his skills?"
"He doesn't seem like an ordinary person..."
Wu Wu looked at Wu Er and spoke with some fear.
"Esteemed master... please wait a moment."
"Let us discuss among ourselves."
Wu Wu turned to Childe, his earlier contempt replaced with respectful words.
"This is no entrance test."
"He's clearly showing off his prowess to intimidate us."
Wu Wu turned around and whispered to the two men.
"To be honest, with his skills..."
"The three of us are no match for him at all..."
Wu Qi looked at the two with some apprehension.
"Are you saying..."
"We're being robbed?"
Wu Er stuck his head out, looking at Wu Qi and Wu Wu with a bewildered expression.
"...But this person is so well-dressed."
"Even if he's robbing, he wouldn't target our treasure hunting team, would he?"
"Could it be... he's speaking in code?"
Wu Qu looked at Wu Wu and Wu Er with confusion.
"To the east, three months, six hundred thousand..."
"I get it, I get it! He's speaking in thieves' code."
Wu Wu suddenly had a realization.
"Three months ago, the boss borrowed six hundred thousand from that bank in Snezhnaya."
"And hasn't paid it back yet!"
Wu Wu looked at the two men with sudden understanding.
"So this person is here to collect the debt."
"But... why is he being so roundabout?"
Wu Er looked at the others with confusion.
"Hmph, you don't know this, but many professions..."
"Have the custom of speaking in code, to ensure customer privacy."
Wu Wu looked at Two with a know-it-all expression.
"Oh... indeed."
"Having debt collectors after you is embarrassing for anyone."
Wu Er nodded in sudden comprehension.
"Professional, so professional!"
"Definitely someone we can't mess with!"
Wu Qi stole a glance at Childe and exclaimed with surprise.
To ensure customer privacy, he even humbled himself by pretending to be a salesman to collect the debt.
"Well, um... Mr. Salesman."
"Sorry, we can't let you join our treasure hunting team..."
Wu Wu turned around and slowly spoke to the gentleman.
"Hmm?"
"I didn't pass the test? I didn't expect your treasure hunting team to be so strict."
Childe heard Wu Wu words with disbelief.
"I didn't expect Tartaglia..."
"To get so into the role."
Qiu Xue looked at Childe, finding it amusing to herself.
"No, no, what we mean is..."
"Our little temple of a treasure hunting team can't accommodate a Buddha of your stature..."
Wu Wu hastily waved his hands.
"But we understand your toy's situation."
"Six hundred thousand, we'll send it to you soon."
Wu Wu smiled as he addressed the gentleman.
"Oh, so that's how it is. Well then, pleasure doing business."
"As long as we receive the money, everyone will be happy, don't you think?"
Childe crossed his arms and smiled at the treasure hunting team.
"Ah yes, you're absolutely right!"
Wu Er quickly chimed in.
"Wow, brother is amazing!"
"The toy salesman is so impressive, did you see that, Sister Qiu Yue?"
"My brother is so cool!"
Teucer looked at his brother with admiration.
Then he tugged at Qiu Yue's hand, smiling as he spoke.
"I... I..."
Qiu Yue couldn't speak, her face turning red.
Seeing this, Qiu Xue covered her forehead with her delicate hand, thinking that Teucer, despite being young, was quite shrewd.
"Master Childe, so you really are here."
"Recently, a batch of new recruits..."
Ekaterina approached and murmured in Childe direction.
"Hey, come over and speak quietly."
"Can't you see I'm entertaining clients?"
Childe beckoned Ekaterina to come closer.
"Clients?... Oh, it's like this: some new recruits from our homeland have been assigned to Liyue."
"They've just arrived and need you to give them some training guidance."
Ekaterina walked up to Childe and spoke softly.
"Um... does it have to be now?"
"My situation here is a bit..."
Childe looked at Ekaterina with some embarrassment.
"Master Childe, I'm very sorry to trouble you."
"But those new recruits are already lined up waiting at the south of Lingju Pass..."
Ekaterina looked at Childe and slowly explained.
"Every batch of new soldiers needs to receive training guidance from a Harbinger."
"To undergo the baptism of Her Majesty the Tsaritsa will. This has always been the rule."
Ekaterina explained somewhat helplessly to Childe.
"Currently in Liyue, you are the only Harbinger, Master Childe."
"Everyone is waiting for you to bestow this honor..."
Before Ekaterina could finish, Childe interrupted.
"Sigh, alright, alright, I'll go."
"Let me just give my brother some instructions, and I'll be there shortly."
Childe looked at Ekaterina with some impatience.
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