This made Childe Tartaglia, who later received the news, very displeased, but he ultimately held back. It was just a bit of money, minor matters. Most importantly, it wasn't his money; it was Regrator's.
"Next, we need everlasting incense. We'll have to go to Bubu Pharmacy."
"Huh? Going to Bubu Pharmacy? Well, that's practically my turf. I'll lead the way."
"Your turf? Speaking of which, we still don't know what Yuto does. You seem to not have much money, but your job is quite leisurely."
"Me? Currently, my identity in Liyue is a full-time herbalist for Bubu Pharmacy."
"An herbalist? And a full-time one? What does that mean?"
"It means the herbs I collect can only be sold to Bubu Pharmacy, not to other apothecaries. Bubu Pharmacy's purchase price is also two to three tenths lower than the market price, but in return, they pay an additional 'hardship fee.' This fee is paid monthly, regardless of whether I went foraging that month."
"I see. Then why have you been in the city all this time instead of foraging?"
"That's because herbs also need time to grow. I've already scoured Liyue, and now there are basically no valuable or difficult-to-collect herbs left. Foraging once is time-consuming, laborious, and doesn't earn much, so I've entered a period of leisure."
"So that's how it is. With your connection, I wonder if Bubu Pharmacy can give us a discount?"
"Even if they could give a discount, I wouldn't ask for one. How about we ask our boss to set a high price, and we split the difference?"
"Uh, Yuto, that's a bit unethical, isn't it?"
"Is it? I was thinking of treating you to a big meal after it's all done!"
"Agreed! Agreed! Let's go quickly!"
The group arrived at Bubu Pharmacy together, but at this moment, Bubu Pharmacy was empty.
"Excuse me—is the boss in?"
"Welcome." A sudden voice came, but no one saw the owner of the voice.
"It seems to be coming from the counter."
Yuto smiled and stepped forward, saying, "Qiqi, hello! Do you still remember me?"
A small head popped out from behind the counter. Only then did everyone realize that there was a little girl inside the counter. Her height was not even as tall as the counter, and the clothes she was wearing were a bit strange.
"You are... Yuto. That's great, I still remember you."
"Let me introduce everyone. This is Qiqi, Bubu Pharmacy's herbal apprentice, and also my herbal guide. She was the one who first took me foraging."
"Welcome to Bubu Pharmacy. I am Qiqi. Qiqi has already... died once. Later, she was saved by an adeptus, so she is... a zombie."
"As expected of a land with gods; such incredible things are spoken of so calmly."
"This... child, excuse me, may I ask if the store sells everlasting incense?"
"Excuse me... do you have a prescription? Please bring the prescription."
"This... buying everlasting incense shouldn't require a prescription, right? It has nothing to do with treating illness. We don't have a prescription, but we hope you can help us find everlasting incense."
"Okay, but... you also have to... help Qiqi, that's only fair."
"Then what do you need our help with?"
"Then please, go to Mt. Tianheng, use the Guizhong Ballista, and hunt a Cocogoat."
Now it was Zhongli's turn to be stunned. He knew about the Guizhong Ballista; it was a ballista created by Cloud Retainer back in the day, capable of autonomously engaging large monsters with immense power. But what in the world was a Cocogoat? He had lived for over six thousand years, how had he never heard of it?
However, this little child, Qiqi, had specified the Cocogoat's location, hunting tool, and method. She didn't seem to be lying. Could it be another name for some kind of goat on Mt. Tianheng? Yes, that must be it. Let's go to Mt. Tianheng and look for it first.
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