After arriving at the Northland Bank,
Paimon: Is this the Northland Bank?
Lumine looked around.
Qixuan: The scale is quite impressive.
Childe: Oh, you've arrived. That's right, this is Snezhnaya's bank opened in Liyue.
Although Liyue is Teyvat's most important commercial center, our country is also very wealthy.
Paimon: Oh, that's right. A poor country couldn't afford such an overbearing diplomat.
Childe: Hehehe...
Childe: Here, take this.
He handed the item in his hand to Lumine.
Paimon: This is?
Qixuan: Hmm? Isn't this...?
Childe: Who knows? Sometimes money can only buy things, but not names.
Childe: Simply put, this is a token, a token that will prevent the Adepti from harming you.
Paimon: You said... Adepti? (Paimon and Lumine subconsciously glanced at Qixuan.)
Qixuan: Alright, alright, let him finish.
Childe: Head north out of the city, west of Guili Plains, there is a stone forest. Its name is Jueyun Karst.
The people of Liyue believe that it is where the Adepti's abodes exist.
Lumine: You said believe?
Childe: That's right, they believe the legends, only daring to worship the Adepti on the outskirts, not daring to go deeper.
But I don't need to believe—because I know, the Adepti of Jueyun Karst truly exist.
Paimon: It seems the Fatui's intelligence is indeed very useful, but... what do you want us to do by finding the Adepti?
Childe: Hey, little one, how many reasons do you think people seek Adepti for?
It's nothing more than some seeking healing, wealth, or marriage, while you are seeking a truth.
Paimon: You mean you want us to find the Adepti to help investigate the death of Lord of Geo?
Childe: That's right. If it were just mortals, could they assassinate that God of War who swept through armies? Lord of Geo has never abandoned his divine power.
With the wisdom of the Liyue Qixing, they would think of more than just this. Sealing off the entire area, arresting suspects—such a crude response is not like something the Liyue Qixing would do.
Lumine: To cover up the real culprit?
Childe: Or... to cover up something else, I can't say for sure.
Right now, the Northland Bank can't indefinitely postpone the Millelith's search either, it's really a headache.
But the Adepti are 'without taboos'. Liyue—it was built by the Adepti and Lord of Geo together.
Of course—it was built with force.
Go find them. Before the Liyue Qixing's Messenger arrives, tell them the untwisted truth.
If there's anyone in Liyue who can help you now, it's the Adepti of Jueyun Karst.
Childe finished speaking and left.
Lumine looked at the token in her hand.
Paimon: This looks like a talisman...
Qixuan: It is indeed a talisman, the Adepti's unique talisman of ubiquity.
Paimon: Eh? Then Qixuan-jie, do you know these Adepti?
Qixuan: Considered 'old friends', I suppose.
Paimon: Wow, that makes things much easier for us.
Lumine: Shall we depart now?
Qixuan: Lumine, aren't you going to touch the Seven Archon Statue?
Paimon: Oh, right! Lumine hasn't gained a new element yet. I wonder if it will work this time too.
Everyone quickly found a statue. Lumine then placed her hand on it, and with a flash of golden light,
Lumine obtained the Geo element.
Lumine concentrated the Geo element with one hand.
Starfell Sword, descend! A Geo construct quickly fell down.
Paimon: Yay, it worked!
Qixuan: Then let's go, to Jueyun Karst.
Upon arriving at Jueyun Karst,
Suddenly, a voice came.
Who are you? Why do you trespass upon Jueyun Karst?
Lumine and Paimon looked back, and a spotted deer stood before them.
At this moment, Moon Carver saw Qixuan and said with some surprise: Why are you here as well?
Paimon: Eh? They really do know each other!
Qixuan: Relax, we are here for a matter.
Moon Carver nodded.
Lumine: I was entrusted by someone... please look at this.
Lumine said, taking out the talisman of ubiquity.
Moon Carver glanced at it.
He said: A talisman of ubiquity. It's been many years since I've seen this. I didn't expect these mortals to still have remnants.
I am the Adeptus Moon Carver. Traveler, state your purpose.
Lumine simply recounted the process.
Moon Carver: How preposterous... how preposterous!
The Liyue Qixing, truly disappointing...
At the Rite of Descension, how could someone assassinate the Lord?
Speaking of which, Moon Carver looked at Qixuan with doubt.
She wouldn't not know about such a big matter.
Qixuan, however, feigned ignorance. (This old geezer never changes his way of dying.)
In short, Moon Carver was very angry now. After the Lord's demise, the Liyue Qixing actually placed suspicion on those mortals who were 'observing the ceremony'.
Moon Carver: ..., Traveler, I understand your desire to seek the truth.
I have my own judgment on this matter, but my sole decision might be flawed. I still need to inform the other Adepti.
Go, take the talisman of ubiquity, and deliver the message.
Lumine: Where should I go?
Moon Carver: Lishui and Liuyun. These two are often here, but you may not be fated to meet them—just let fate guide you.
There is also an Adeptus who frequently resides at Verr Goldet, the Guardian Yaksha. You can seek him there.
Moon Carver left after saying these words.
Paimon: It seems we still have a lot to do. But speaking of which, there are still so many Adepti.
Qixuan: Actually, there are still one or two Gods here too.
Paimon: Ah?! God... Gods? Wuwuwu...
Qixuan: Is it that scary? Don't worry, they are all very friendly.
Lumine: Alright, alright, Paimon, let's go. Don't cling to my head anymore.
Subsequently, everyone arrived at Verr Goldet.
Paimon: Ah, back at Verr Goldet again! Thinking about the delicious food I ate here last time, hehe.
Lumine: How do you only think about eating!
However, this place doesn't look like it has Adepti compared to Jueyun Karst.
Qixuan: Let's go to the top floor and see. You might find an unexpected surprise.
Paimon: Really? Yay, let's go!
Upon reaching the top floor, they did not see any Adepti.
Lumine leaned on the balcony, looking at the scenery below.
Suddenly, a voice came.
Mortal eyes, what you see may not be real.
Lumine was startled, then reacted and stepped forward, taking out the talisman of ubiquity.
Xiao looked at Qixuan, who was standing behind Lumine.
A talisman of ubiquity? It seems you came prepared.
However, this is just a token to prevent me from harming you; it doesn't prevent you from being harmed.
But since you are so sincere, I will temporarily trust you.
State your purpose, Traveler.
After Lumine briefly explained the situation,
Xiao: The Lord has actually suffered such a calamity.
The Liyue Qixing are truly disappointing. He then disappeared.
At this moment, Xiao's voice came from the air: Go notify the other two Adepti. I will arrive as soon as possible.
Paimon: Wow, he's so fast! We don't even know his name.
Lumine: Sigh, more work to do.
Qixuan laughed: He is the Adeptus Xiao, a Yaksha.
Paimon: A Yaksha?
Qixuan: Yes, also the Lord's Guardian Yaksha.
Lumine: I see, no wonder he's in such a hurry.
Subsequently, everyone set off again to find the other two Adepti.