EBE Chapter 39 What are you doing?
Chapter 39 What are you doing?
"Of course, this can't be given to you for free."
Bai Mu's sudden change of tone startled Chongyun and Xingqiu.
They were worried that Shiraki would propose some harsh conditions that they couldn't refuse.
Chongyun and Xingqiu exchanged a glance, as if they were on the same wavelength, and nodded at the same time. Xingqiu then said to Baimu:
“Your Majesty, my father is the president of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce. I can persuade my father that from now on, the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce will belong to Your Majesty, and all members of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce will follow Your Majesty’s lead.”
Chongyun also spoke in a rather serious manner:
"Me too."
Although it may seem that they intend to give their entire family to Shiraki, this would be entirely beneficial to their family.
Because of Bai Mu's level, there's no way they can be of any use to him; on the contrary, Bai Mu will become a protective umbrella for their family.
If this matter is resolved today, Xingqiu and Chongyun's elders will not only not blame them, but will also reward them.
Even a few days later, Xingqiu went from being the second young master of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce to becoming its president. Chongyun also went from being a direct descendant of an exorcist family to becoming the head of that family.
"There's no need for that. To be honest, although it might be a bit hurtful, I really can't stand the petty squabbles of your family."
Bai Mu's words shattered Xingqiu and Chongyun's illusions and dealt a heavy blow to their young hearts.
Xingqiu made a decision: if his father ever said he was not doing his job properly again, he would repeat Bai Mu's words to his father verbatim.
[In His Majesty's eyes, your resources are nothing but a small matter.]
However, what Xingqiu didn't know was that the so-called Flying Cloud Chamber of Commerce, which he called a small-time operation, couldn't even come up with 100,000 Mora.
"What does Your Majesty require us to do?"
Chongyun had a pretty good idea of what Baimu wanted. As a revered deity of Liyue, Baimu was certainly not giving the people of Liyue this opportunity out of greed.
In that case, the only option is to maintain peace and stability in Liyue.
Just as Chongyun had expected, Baimu spoke up:
"I need you to assist the Demon Slayer in clearing out the rioting monsters in the Liyue region during the annual Lantern Festival. Furthermore, you will be responsible for clearing out monsters in the Liyue region from now on. If you can do it, you can take the items; if not, I can find someone else."
As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Mu saw Xingqiu and Chongyun nod repeatedly.
Only a fool would disagree with the conditions proposed by Shiraki.
As a member of a family of exorcists, clearing away demons is Chongyun's duty. Moreover, during the Lantern Festival, he can fight alongside the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons, something that people like him dream of.
Xingqiu's idea was much simpler: with this crystal, he would be able to stand up to his father in the future.
In the future, when he goes out on adventures with Chongyun, if his father says he's not doing his job properly, he'll just tell his father, "This is His Majesty the God," and his father's expression will definitely be priceless.
"Now that you've accepted this responsibility, take these two crystals and leave."
Shiraki pointed towards the door, indicating that they could leave.
Bai Mu didn't mean to ask them to stay and chat.
This was their first meeting, so there wasn't much to talk about.
Moreover, Shiraki was facing them as an elder, and chatting with them would only make them feel constrained.
......
After walking a distance from the white wood shop, Xingqiu and Chongyun stopped and started chuckling to themselves.
Pedestrians around them unconsciously kept their distance, afraid of being targeted by these two fools.
"What are you doing, ouch!"
Suddenly, Chongyun rubbed his arm and let out a scream.
"Sorry, I want to test if I'm dreaming."
Xingqiu apologized to Chongyun, but his face was full of smiles, showing none of the expression one would expect from someone apologizing.
"Then why don't you pinch yourself?"
Chongyun was speechless and stared at Xingqiu.
"Because it hurts."
Xingqiu said matter-of-factly.
Chongyun: ...
"Let's go celebrate, it's my treat."
Xingqiu pointed to the Wanmin Hall next door, put his arm around Chongyun's shoulder and walked inside. Chongyun did not refuse and entered the Wanmin Hall with Xingqiu's arm around his shoulder.
There were quite a few people at Wanmintang at this time, and they waited for a long time before they could sit down in the seats of two departing guests.
"Could you please wait a moment? There are quite a few customers right now, and I'm also a bit busy."
Xiangling left the kitchen
He came out, somewhat embarrassed, and said to them.
"No problem, you go ahead and do your work, don't worry about us."
They already had a good relationship, so waiting a little while wouldn't be a problem.
After discovering Xiangling busy in the kitchen, Chongyun went over to help.
This startled Xiangling, who knew Chongyun's physical condition. She quickly waved for him to leave.
"Chongyun, you should go outside and wait. It's too hot here, and your body isn't suited to stay here."
Chongyun smiled and waved the "artificial eye of God" that Bai Mu had given him, which was hanging from his waist, in front of Xiangling.
"It's okay, I have this now."
"Huh? You have one too?"
Xiangling exclaimed in surprise and took out a crystal similar to the one Chongyun held. However, Xiangling's crystal appeared to be brighter than Chongyun's.
This is normal, after all, Xiangling's was made with care by Bai Mu, while Chongyun's was made by Bai Mu when he was practicing, so the quality will definitely be different.
"Did Uncle Bai give you this too?"
Xiangling asked.
"Uncle Bai?"
Chongyun was puzzled. He didn't know Bai Mu's real name and had always addressed him as "Your Majesty".
"Uncle Bai is..."
Xiangling realized that Chongyun didn't know who the Uncle Bai she was talking about was, so she explained to Chongyun while busy with her work.
Seeing this, Chongyun joined in, and this time Xiangling did not stop him.
"So that Your Majesty's surname is Bai."
From Xiangling's words, Chongyun learned that the Bai Mu she mentioned was indeed Bai Mu, and that Bai Mu's surname was Bai, but he did not know Bai Mu's real name.
"Guoba! What are you doing?"
"Lulu!"
As Xiangling turned around to get a plate to serve the food, she suddenly noticed Guoba sneaking around behind Chongyun, its target being the crystal on Chongyun's waist.
Upon seeing this, Chongyun immediately protected the crystal in his arms to prevent Guoba from stealing it.
"Guoba, you're not allowed to steal other people's things, understand?"
Xiangling scolded Guoba in a bit of anger.