Today is Sunday.
Xia Zhi sat in the shop, sipping tea while pondering matters concerning Raiden Makoto.
At the moment, she was a lingering remnant soul,
But after all, she was once a deity.
From the perspective of spell systems, that would be a fifth-tier existence.
Resurrection is also a fifth-tier spell—useful, but it might not be able to restore her to her peak state before death.
If she can't be fully restored, then there's no way to farm Platinum Treasure Chests, and she'll have to slowly build up again...
Xia Zhi thought for a while, put down the teacup, and reached out to pull out a shiny coin.
This was a gold-tier item he had previously farmed from Miss Chi Yu.
[Revival Coin].
Effect: When receiving fatal damage, this item can be consumed to instantly revive at full status on the spot.
A relatively rare one-time-use item with a revival property.
It's also available for sale in the [Shop], priced at 500 points.
Back then, this item was indeed quite expensive for Xia Zhi.
But for him now, the points he earns each day are enough to buy a [Revival Coin] from the [Shop], so there's no need to feel reluctant about using it.
Shenhe, standing nearby, rose at just the right moment, picked up the teapot, and refilled his empty cup, a smile appearing on her face.
"Boss, have some tea."
"Mm, thank you."
Xia Zhi nodded and smiled back at her.
Being able to solve problems directly with points means it's not a problem for him at all.
Just like with Shenhe—even though the [Seven-Star Lamp] is more expensive than the [Revival Coin], as long as it can perfectly resolve Shenhe's fate issue, he'd buy it without hesitation.
Of course, Shenhe and Raiden Makoto are still a bit different.
After all, Shenhe is his girlfriend, while Raiden Makoto is just a friend of his cousin—much more distant.
Xia Zhi's fingers slowly rubbed the surface of the coin.
He was thinking about the so-called "full status revival" effect of the [Revival Coin].
On the surface, it's easy to understand—just like in games, after dying, you instantly respawn with full HP and MP.
But the term "full status" is a bit broad, as if it includes all attributes.
And after Xia Zhi became a god, in addition to the original HP, MP, he gained a new stat: Divine Power.
Divine Power recovers extremely slowly. So far, aside from natural recovery, Xia Zhi has only found two extra ways to restore it: absorbing Faith, and absorbing [Essence of Sun and Moon].
If the [Revival Coin]'s "full status" includes Divine Power, and restores it to 100%—
Then for Xia Zhi, that would undoubtedly be a new way to restore Divine Power, and also a new way to earn points.
Divine Power can be used for Word of Power Engraving, mass-producing gold-tier items.
Each gold-tier item can be recycled for 100 points. As long as he recycles five gold-tier items, he can recoup the cost of a [Revival Coin], and the rest is pure profit.
However, this item is, after all, just a gold-tier item.
Rationally speaking, Xia Zhi doesn't think it can really affect the Divine Power stat.
Unless... it's also diamond-tier...
Just like the [Temporary Certificate]—originally, it couldn't be used to roleplay the Geo Archon, but after evolving to diamond-tier, it could.
Thinking of this, Xia Zhi suddenly became a little interested in a diamond-tier [Revival Coin].
Unfortunately, he had used up all his available points last night, so for now, he couldn't evolve it.
Xia Zhi put the coin back into his inventory and refocused his thoughts on Raiden Makoto.
After pondering for a moment, he took out the [Temporary Certificate] and wrote two words in the blank space with a pen:
[Shinigami] (Death God).
Xia Zhi directly equipped this badge to his character page.
In the next instant, he immediately felt countless necromancy-related spells, experiences, and knowledge flood into his mind.
After a while, Xia Zhi picked up his teacup and muttered softly:
"So that's how it is... turns out it's simple after all..."
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Liyue Newspaper Agency.
Mona brought the manuscript she finished last night and met with Charlotte.
"Chief Editor, I'm here to submit my article."
"Alright! Miss Mona, you really are trustworthy! Let me take a look at your manuscript first. Please have a seat and enjoy some tea."
"Okay..."
Mona nodded, sat down at the table, and patiently waited, taking the opportunity to look around the newspaper office.
Before long, Charlotte finished reading the manuscript and looked up.
"Using astrology to predict the weather, huh..."
"What do you think, Chief Editor?"
"I think it's a practical and interesting idea, but as for how it'll go, we'll have to see the readers' reactions after it's published."
"So, does that mean the article is accepted?"
"Yes, thank you for working hard to finish it last night, Miss Mona. When it's lunchtime, I'll treat you to a meal at Liuli Pavilion!"
Mona's eyes immediately lit up, but then she coughed and said calmly, "The meal isn't important. Mainly, I just want more people to appreciate the charm of astrology."
"Mm-hmm!"
"By the way, about the payment..."
"Oh! I almost forgot! Do you want Mora directly, or a bank note? If you're not in a hurry, I recommend using a Liyue Bank. Liyue Bank has a lot of deposit promotions right now, with very high interest rates."
"Um... I'll take Mora."
"Alright, got it."
Receiving her 10,000 Mora payment and feeling the satisfying weight in her hand, Mona finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Her living expenses for next week were finally secured.
She used to be quite wealthy.
When she left home, she brought several million Mora, thinking it would be enough to splurge for a long time.
But on her first day in Liyue, she ran into a petite girl in Sumeru attire at Xiao Market. That Sumeru merchant was running a stall with all sorts of strange and wonderful goods, including several high-quality astrology instruments.
Mona's eyes lit up, and before she knew it, she'd left all her Mora at that little stall.
Afterwards, she was so broke she couldn't even afford food, so she started doing street divinations for passersby—thankfully, that's how she met Charlotte.
"I still have some things to take care of here. Miss Mona, feel free to look around outside. When it's time for lunch, just wait for me at the entrance of Liuli Pavilion."
"Alright, I won't disturb you any longer, Chief Editor."
Mona nodded and took her leave from Charlotte.
"Take care, Missr."
"See you at noon."
Leaving the Liyue Newspaper Agency, Mona saw the Wanwen Bookhouse next door.
It's said to be the largest and most comprehensive bookstore in Liyue—even Inazuma light novels and Fontaine detective stories are sold here.
"There must be a lot of astrology books inside... No! I just got my payment, I can't spend it recklessly again! I haven't even finished studying the astrology instruments I bought before. Books can wait until next time..."
Mona struggled to walk past the entrance of Wanwen Bookhouse.
"There's still some time before noon. Where should I go? Oh, I'll check out that Summer Shop, try their Rainbow Juice, and see what the shopkeeper who's rumored to be involved with Ningguang looks like."
Having made up her mind, Mona took out a Liyue map and looked it over.
She'd bought it from a roadside stall.
Several locations were circled and marked with stars by the shopkeeper.
Both "Wanmin Restaurant" and "Summer Shop" had three stars, meaning they were highly recommended.
"It's right here on Feiyun Slope, not far at all."
Following the map, Mona arrived at the Summer Shop, only to see a big notice hanging at the entrance.
"Closed today, not open for business."
Mona's face immediately fell.
"A wasted trip. I should've done a divination first."
She sighed and glanced at the small print next to the notice.
[This shop is open Monday to Friday, closed on weekends. Daily hours: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.]
"Fine, I'll come back tomorrow."
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