Genshin Impact: My Villain System Isn't Working Properly

This merchant was very shrewd. Although he didn't haggle and even paid a premium to buy everything, his business acumen was evident in his subsequent handling.

Upon learning these items came from an adeptus, his first reaction was typical of a merchant - how to hype this up and resell at a high price.

However, his next thought was one any Liyue person would have - would there be consequences for reselling an adeptus's belongings? Or rather...

An adeptus selling items on New Year's Day was considered extremely fortunate - would reselling them also sell away the year's good fortune?

So he came up with a compromise.

He dedicated a special room to enshrine the antiques that clearly showed adeptal ownership, while the ones that weren't particularly different from ordinary antiques would be put up for auction.

Jiang Ning and Ganyu had no opinion on this - once sold, how he handled them was his business.

Thus, both parties were very satisfied with the deal.

While they now had money to settle in Liyue, they still needed Mora for future living expenses.

Regarding this, Xianyun had her own ideas.

"Speaking of which, there are many useful things from the other-world knowledge Jiang Ning shared with me."

"Look at this thing called cement - the raw materials are all inexpensive. Mixed in certain proportions, it can be used for both road construction and building houses."

"If Liyue needs it, this adeptus could produce it, and then..."

Xianyun wanted to continue, but Ganyu quickly interjected:

"True Lord, let me discuss this with the Qixing. Just this formula alone could be a long-term source of income."

"Well... alright, I'll leave it to you then."

Xianyun nodded slightly. Originally, she had planned to gift it to Liyue, as helping build Liyue was an unquestionable duty for adepti.

Fortunately, Ganyu knew Xianyun's personality and quickly stopped her. They would need Mora for future living expenses, and since her master said not to rely on others, Ganyu needed to at least manage this aspect.

She wouldn't let her master face financial crisis.

Ganyu had already planned to find Keqing. As a major real estate holder and civil engineering expert, Keqing would definitely have high demand for this cement.

Instead of selling the formula, they could become shareholders. Whenever Keqing's projects needed cement, True Lord would receive dividends from the profits.

This way, True Lord wouldn't face financial difficulties.

"By the way, Jiang Ning, child, you have a gold mine but don't know how to use it. This other-world knowledge is truly interesting."

Xianyun looked at Jiang Ning and began her earnest instruction.

"In the future, think more about how things can be used in different ways. This way, you can both contribute to Liyue and earn Mora."

Jiang Ning humbly accepted the advice: "Yes, yes, Master, you're right."

Ganyu found this strange. From his work at Yuehai Pavilion, her junior brother seemed clever and somewhat gifted in business. He couldn't have missed this...

Then she saw Jiang Ning wink at her.

She immediately understood - her junior brother had deliberately left this for Master. Had he planned this far ahead?

Did he know Master would definitely come to settle in Liyue?

Truly terrifying.

Shenhe didn't understand the exchange, just looked back and forth between them, then remembered Master's room hadn't been prepared yet, so she quietly went to arrange it.

"Senior Sister, I'll help you."

Seeing the lecture about to turn into a long sermon, Jiang Ning quickly changed the subject.

"Hey, child, I haven't finished speaking yet. Really, none of you have any patience. You should learn from me on this point, right, Ganyu?"

Ganyu looked away, seeming somewhat guilty: "Um, I, I have something to do, need to find the Yuheng Star. I'll go first."

With that, she quickly left.

Joke about Master having a good temper?

During the Archon War, the adepti closest to Rex Lapis all had explosive tempers.

Especially Moon Carver, Cloud Retainer, and Master. Even Ping was someone who was quiet normally but went berserk on the battlefield.

Time's passage had mellowed Moon Carver and Cloud Retainer, and turned Ping into the easy-going Madame Ping.

But Master was still... extremely hot-tempered.

Calling her a powder keg would be kind.

Gentleness and patience were only for her own people.

"Every one of you, can't you rest during the rare Lantern Rite? Ah, well, being busy is good too."

Xianyun sighed, though she realized her own shortcoming - having no topics to discuss with the younger generation.

For the True Lord known for conversation, this was quite embarrassing.

So Xianyun began thinking about how to find common topics with her juniors.

She immediately realized she needed to talk about interesting things.

That meant telling Jiang Ning about funny stories from Ganyu and Shenhe's childhood.

Then use those stories to exchange for Jiang Ning's stories to share with Ganyu and Shenhe.

Perfect, truly worthy of being an adeptus.

Xianyun was quite pleased with herself.

...

In the afternoon, Jiang Ning came to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, taking his sword training seriously.

However, upon entering, he saw a gloomy Hu Tao and a leisurely tea-drinking Zhongli.

"Greetings, Master... What's wrong? Why the unhappy face?"

After greeting Zhongli, Jiang Ning looked puzzledly at Hu Tao.

Hu Tao slapped the table and stood up: "Jiang Ning! Help me judge - this guy won't let Wangsheng do business!"

Jiang Ning was stunned: "Huh?"

Zhongli said: "By common sense, Director, you shouldn't go out promoting during Lantern Rite..."

Hu Tao wrinkled her nose: "But without promotion, Wangsheng's business will suffer... Look how good my advertisements are - buy three get one free, second tombstone half price..."

Um... um?

Um um um???

Jiang Ning felt his brain couldn't keep up. What did this mean?

Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, funerals, promotion???

And buy three get one free? Second tombstone half price?

And worried about bad business?

No, Hu Tao, are you some kind of demon? It would be terrifying if Wangsheng's business was good!

Zhongli had a headache: "At least not during Lantern Rite, it's very inappropriate... That's final. Your grandfather did ask me to restrain you somewhat..."

Not wanting to continue arguing, as Zhongli had more important matters, he had to bring up Hu Tao's grandfather.

Hu Tao dejected: "Fine..."

Zhongli took a breath to compose himself, then looked at Jiang Ning:

"There's something I need to confirm."

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