The next second, his face turned pale.
In his excitement, he had forgotten about Liyue's aviation regulations.
To fly, one must have a flight license.
But he had never taken the exam for a flight license, so naturally, he wasn't clear on the specific regulations.
Now, hearing Bai Xiao's words, cold sweat appeared on his back. He had violated Liyue's aviation laws.
"You don't have a flight license?"
Seeing Li Zhilong's pale face, Bai Xiao frowned. "How can you fly without a license? Although you aren't using a wind glider, you still violated the aviation regulations. Considering it was unintentional, go down and admit your mistake to the Millelith. Explain what this item is. I'll have someone investigate it."
He doesn't even know the regulations, which means he definitely doesn't have a license.
The bundle of string in his hand was the tool enabling his flight. Although she was curious, she didn't ask. Instead, she spoke sternly.
"Yes, Lady Bai Xiao."
Hearing Bai Xiao's words, Li Zhilong nodded stiffly.
As the secretary to the Tianquan of Liyue, Bai Xiao was someone he dared not disobey.
Dejectedly, Li Zhilong began to reel in the kite string, slowly descending.
At this moment, he had lost all mood for flying.
Seeing Li Zhilong descend obediently, Bai Xiao nodded in satisfaction.
Then she flew back to the Jade Chamber.
At the entrance of the Jade Chamber, Bai Wen was waiting. Seeing Bai Xiao fly back, she looked surprised. "Why did you fly out?"
"Someone violated the aviation regulations and flew into the Jade Chamber's airspace. I went to reprimand him. It's resolved now."
Bai Xiao put away her wind glider and asked, "Did Lady Ningguang summon me for something?"
"She's probably taking us to open jars!"
Bai Wen spoke with excitement on her face.
Previously, Lady Ningguang went to open jars, then took Bai Shi. They had already seen the magical jars from that mysterious shop. Now, it was finally their turn.
"That's wonderful!"
Hearing Bai Wen's words, Bai Xiao smiled happily. Finally, she could go open jars.
The Devil Fruit ability Bai Shi obtained made her envious just looking at it.
If she had known, she would have spoken up sooner back then.
She and Bai Wen quickly walked into the Jade Chamber.
Inside, Keqing and Ningguang were sitting at a table discussing something.
Bai Shi was respectfully pouring tea nearby.
As the two women entered, Ningguang stopped her conversation and chuckled softly. "Prepare your current tasks. I'll take you to the Jar Shop to open jars in a bit."
"Yes, Lady Ningguang."
Hearing Ningguang's words, Bai Wen and Bai Xiao nodded excitedly.
"Did you notify Ganyu?"
Ningguang thought of something and asked, "Why isn't Ganyu here?"
"Lady Ganyu is handling a backlog of work at Yujing Terrace. She hasn't finished yet and can't leave."
Hearing Ningguang's question, Bai Wen looked helpless. "She said she'd come over in the afternoon after finishing her work."
"Is that so?"
Hearing Bai Wen, Ningguang rubbed her temples. "Then I'll take you two to open jars first."
Ganyu indeed had a heavy workload; she understood.
These past few days, Ganyu had been constantly strategizing for the Liyue Bank, thinking of ways to benefit the residents and offer better perks.
After Bai Xiao and Bai Wen finished opening jars, she would personally go to Yujing Terrace.
Given Ganyu's personality, she probably still didn't know what the Jar Shop implied.
She also likely didn't know that Ningguang established the Liyue Bank because of the financial management book she pulled from the shop.
When that book came out, she and Keqing discussed it immediately and launched the Liyue Bank decisively, keeping busy until now.
Only when the Liyue Bank needed refinement did she mention it to Ganyu, who then got busy with it.
Plus, with other Liyue affairs, the work was indeed overwhelming.
...
Meanwhile, inside the Jar Shop.
Yanfei was about to open her jars.
A voice full of laughter rang out.
"Shopkeeper."
This voice instantly drew the attention of Yanfei and Xiangling.
They saw Childe walking in with a woman wearing a black eye mask and possessing a voluptuous figure.
It was the receptionist of Northland Bank—Ekaterina.
"Jars. I brought my employee to open jars."
Walking in with Ekaterina, Childe spoke cheerfully, his face full of smiles.
He knew he had to be on good terms with Felix.
Building a relationship had only benefits and no downsides.
At this moment, Childe seemed to have forgotten the unpleasantness that had occurred in the shop previously.
As he spoke, Childe looked at Yanfei and Xiangling.
Childe recognized them.
One was Liyue's top legal adviser, and the other was the chef of Wanmin Restaurant.
Both were Vision holders.
He was interested in the hat and the bamboo object in Yanfei's hands.
If he guessed correctly, they came from the Jar Shop.
He wanted to know their value.
"Hello, Miss Yanfei."
Childe smiled at Yanfei. "I wonder if you're selling the items you pulled from the jars? The price definitely won't disappoint you."
In Childe's view, being able to buy items from the Jar Shop with money was absolutely a good thing.
"Not for sale."
Responding to Childe, Yanfei's fair face showed no smile. Her voice was cold, completely different from before.
She knew Childe was the person behind Northland Bank and a Fatui Harbinger.
Putting aside his Fatui identity, Northland Bank constantly danced on the edge of legality with its lending practices, often touching the line. She had handled many cases related to Northland Bank.
Every time, the victims were completely manipulated by the bank. When she took the case, someone would choose to bear the burden due to the bank's secret maneuvers, leaving her unable to proceed.
Every time, she gritted her teeth in anger, frustrated by their resignation.
She clearly could have helped the clients, but Northland Bank would sabotage her efforts behind the scenes.
In the end, the cases were withdrawn, wasting her time and the client's time. It annoyed her every time she encountered it.
So she didn't like these people from Northland Bank.
"Ah, if you're not selling, then forget it."
Seeing Yanfei's unfriendly expression, Childe laughed awkwardly, rubbed his nose, and instructed Ekaterina beside him, "Pay the money. Buy ten jars and see how your luck compares to Andrei's."
Mentioning Andrei, a trace of coldness appeared in Childe's eyes.
This coldness appeared for a split second, then vanished.
Seeing Ekaterina about to open jars, Yanfei remained expressionless and stopped opening hers.
With the Northland Bank people here, she didn't want to open jars.
"Yes, Lord Harbinger."
Hearing Childe's order, Ekaterina nodded respectfully, took out a bag containing one million Mora, and handed it to Felix.
She scanned the jars on the counter and finally pointed to the ten in the middle. "I choose those ten."
"As you wish."
Felix took the money, looked at the jars Ekaterina chose, nodded, and waved his hand. The ten jars flew out and landed in front of her.
"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Looking at the ten jars before her, Ekaterina drew the dagger at her waist and smashed five jars with a single strike.
As the five jars opened, four items fell out.
Two white light orbs, a black scroll, and a bottle of water.
"Not bad."
Seeing Ekaterina open five jars, a smile appeared on Childe's face.
Five jars, only one empty, and two white Experience Orbs. Very good luck.
Most importantly, there was that black scroll.
Childe focused his gaze on the black scroll.
This black scroll was definitely not an ordinary item.
[Pig Farming Master's Experience]: Experience from a pig farming master in another world. Merge to instantly become a master pig farmer.
[Lumberjack's Experience]: Experience from a lumberjack in another world. Merge to master better tree-cutting techniques and increase efficiency.
[Lightning Release: Earth Flow Training Scroll]: A scroll recording the training method for "Lightning Release: Earth Flow" (Raiton: Jibashiri). It releases a bolt of electricity that travels along the ground towards the target for a short distance. Requires the user to possess Electro elemental power.
[Ganten Mountain Spring Water]: Mineral water rich in minerals. Tastes very good.
Four items in total: two Experience Orbs, a Ninjutsu training scroll, and a bottle of ordinary mineral water.
Looking at the scroll, Felix rubbed his chin.
This thing can only be trained by those with elemental power. Ordinary people can't use it at all.
Because it requires channeling power to condense it.
And Vision holders usually have a single elemental power, unable to convert their element.
For example, a Pyro Vision holder can't release Geo, nor can they convert their Pyro into Geo.
This training scroll is only effective for Electro Vision holders.
Of course, users of other elements could follow the method to develop "Fire Release: Earth Flow," "Water Release: Earth Flow," etc.
But this thing is too useless.
Those who can skillfully use their Vision can release terrifying elemental magic. A casual blast of fire is simpler and cruder than this "Earth Flow" thing.
After all, this Earth Flow only releases a short-range electric bolt along the ground.
For a typical Vision holder, it's useless.
Unless it's for someone who just obtained a Vision and isn't used to channeling elemental power—then it could serve as a good guide.
Otherwise, it's pointless.
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