After accepting this absurd quest, Yi Chen took a deep breath of Liyue's salty harbor air and performed intense mental gymnastics.
"Come to think of it… this is my first time doing this in Liyue.
Compared to Mondstadt—where I'd just failed my hundredth confession to Eula and had to immediately face Jean the same night—
this is… oddly easier?"
Successfully rationalizing his insanity, Yi Chen felt lighter—and strangely purposeful.
With the tragic resolve of 'the wind howls, the Yi River freezes', he stepped out of the alley, ready to begin his quest to find the Yuheng Star—
—and immediately collided head-on with a small, swift figure.
"Oof!"
Instinctively, Yi Chen steadied the person.
Before him stood a girl wearing a Taiji-style hat and Wangsheng Funeral Parlor attire, rubbing her forehead. Her plum-blossom eyes sparkled mischievously.
Hu Tao—the 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
"Well well, dear customer~ Walking so fast—heading to Wangsheng to book services?"
She blocked his path cheerfully.
"I see bright fortune on your brow and unsteady steps—
A great blessing approaches! Care to check out our latest funeral package? Second memorial tablet half price!"
"Wangsheng Funeral Parlor?"
Yi Chen's eyes lit up.
He remembered seeing it mentioned in a Jade Chamber report—
Funeral services.
He nodded furiously.
"Please tell me more about that 'second tablet half-price' deal!"
Hu Tao froze.
This was the first time someone hadn't dodged her sales pitch—but instead eagerly embraced it.
This reaction was PERFECT.
She waved grandly.
"Half price? Don't insult me! For such a discerning customer—
Second tablet FREE! I, Hu Tao, guarantee it!"
"Free?!"
Yi Chen's eyes shone.
"Director Hu is generous! Then—what about body recovery?
If… hypothetically… the remains are scattered—do you offer search and reconstruction services?
How's pricing? Precision? Reliability?"
Hu Tao stared, eyes blazing with excitement.
"A kindred spirit!"
"Yes yes yes! Of course! Come this way!"
She grabbed his arm and skipped toward Wangsheng Parlor.
"Best ritual team in Liyue! Fast hands, great craftsmanship!
Scattered pieces? No problem!
Ashes… well, harder—but we'll try! Eighty percent discount!"
Thus, a horrifying scene unfolded:
Hu Tao enthusiastically dragging a cheerful young man through the streets while passionately discussing corpse reconstruction techniques, coffin materials, and bulk discounts.
Pedestrians scattered in fear.
They arrived at Wangsheng's doors.
Hu Tao flung them open.
"Zhongli! Come quick! I landed a BIG client—excellent taste!"
Inside, Zhongli looked up from his book.
Seeing Yi Chen standing there, inspecting the place seriously—
For the first time in a long while, Zhongli's eyes widened in pure shock.
So many missed chances to meet…
and now—
He was delivered straight to Wangsheng as a funeral customer?
Zhongli composed himself.
He rose gracefully.
"This gentleman is…?"
Hu Tao beamed.
"This is Mr. Yi Chen!
Yi Chen, this is our most knowledgeable consultant—Mr. Zhongli!"
Yi Chen bowed politely.
"Mr. Zhongli, hello. I'm Yi Chen from Mondstadt."
"Welcome, friend from Mondstadt."
Zhongli smiled calmly.
"And… what brings you to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor?"
Yi Chen's expression turned utterly serious.
"I'm here to consult and book funeral services—especially body recovery and restoration. Director Hu explained very clearly, and the discounts are generous. I trust you completely."
Zhongli:
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