With Cloud Retainer's instructions, Shenhe returned to the Grotto-Heaven feeling rather awkward and sought out Ganyu.
Yanfei, seeing that Cloud Retainer hadn't moved, also tactfully retreated to the Grotto-Heaven.
Jueyun Pass was left with only Lin Ze and Cloud Retainer.
"Thank you, Mr. Lin Ze, for intervening and altering Shenhe's Fate. But as for compensation, how would you like to settle it?"
Although Shenhe had already made her choice and had Lin Ze change her Fate before they could even discuss a price, Cloud Retainer knew she had to offer compensation since she had asked for his help. However, she wasn't sure what she possessed that would interest him.
She could only let Lin Ze name his terms, promising to agree to anything reasonable.
"Do you remember my title?"
"I do. I Love Inventions True Monarch."
"Then let your inventions serve as payment. Create some interesting, amusing gadgets for me to take back and play with."
To be honest, Lin Ze was currently lacking nothing. A large sum of Mora was about to come his way. Other treasures held no appeal for him.
However, he was genuinely curious about Cloud Retainer's inventions, wondering if she had anything fun to offer. He planned to take a few back to entertain himself.
"Amusing inventions, you say? I have quite a few. Please wait a moment, Mr. Lin Ze."
Cloud Retainer had been worried she wouldn't be able to afford Lin Ze's price and would end up owing him.
But when she heard he wanted mechanisms for entertainment, she immediately relaxed. She had quite a few of those inventions herself.
Rushing back to her Grotto-Heaven, Cloud Retainer gathered all her entertainment-related inventions in one go, clearing out her inventory in the process. She packed them into a ring and handed it to Lin Ze.
This wasn't a storage ring or any other kind of special ring—just an ordinary one she'd made on a whim. But as an adeptus who knew the Outer Realm technique, creating a space within the ring was simple for her.
Having received his payment, Lin Ze didn't linger. Though the scenery was beautiful, this wasn't the time to appreciate it. With a single step, he passed through space and returned directly to his home.
There, Lin Ze sighed. "Doesn't Ningguang need any rest?"
He'd assumed he'd have to visit Ningguang personally tomorrow, after seeing Kirara, meeting Cloud Retainer, and learning that Ganyu was currently in Jueyun Pass. But to his surprise, the moment he returned, he found Ningguang waiting outside.
With a casual wave, he opened the door and let her in.
"Ganyu's already gone to Jueyun Pass. I'm surprised you found time to wait for me here," Lin Ze remarked the moment he saw Ningguang.
He remembered that in the original story, Ganyu had returned to Jueyun Pass for a period due to unresolved emotional issues.
As a result, Ningguang's three secretaries were reassigned to the General Affairs Bureau to help out, and they nearly worked themselves to death.
They couldn't handle the workload, and ultimately, the Traveler had to persuade Ganyu to return and resolve her inner conflicts.
"Ganyu only left today. We're managing for now. Don't underestimate the Seven Stars. I only rushed over after reading the contents of the opportunity," Ningguang said, shaking her head slightly. She felt Lin Ze might be underestimating them.
Besides, Ganyu had just left, and their own work capabilities were quite good, weren't they? Today was merely a bit busier than usual.
"You came for the God's Heart?"
"That's right. Since I had some free time, and Mr. Lin Ze had gone to Jueyun Pass, I decided to come over. How is Ganyu doing?"
The God's Heart was one reason for Ningguang's visit. The other was to inquire about Ganyu. After working together for so long, and with Ganyu having witnessed her build the Jade Chamber from the ground up, expanding it step by step, Ningguang considered Ganyu like an older sister.
"Ganyu... let's not talk about Ganyu for now. She has her own opportunities, and she'll be fine. She might even be back in a couple of days."
Even mentioning Ganyu made Lin Ze's lips twitch uncontrollably.
Now, not only did Ganyu probably not know how to face him, but he himself was unsure how to approach her. After all, they'd had two incredibly awkward misunderstandings.
*Should I just turn the misunderstandings into reality?*
*No, let's take it slow and see what happens later.*
"It seems something happened. Let's talk about the God's Heart instead. How do you plan to sell it, Mr. Lin Ze?"
Seeing Lin Ze's reaction, Ningguang knew something must have happened at Jueyun Pass. Since he was unwilling to discuss it, she shifted the conversation to the God's Heart.
"I'll sell it at a rock-bottom price: one hundred million Mora. It's already so cheap, there's no room for negotiation."
Ningguang's focus on the God's Heart was exactly what Lin Ze wanted. He immediately stated the price he'd already decided on.
"One hundred million Mora—absolutely a steal! You won't regret buying it. It's practically a fire sale!"
"Here's my Northland Bank card. It contains three hundred million Mora. I'll purchase three God's Hearts now. I'll leave two with Mr. Lin Ze for safekeeping and take the Geo Attribute God's Heart with me."
Upon hearing Lin Ze's offer, Ningguang's face lit up with delight. She hadn't expected him to be so reasonable. The three hundred million Mora she had prepared were originally intended as a deposit. But now, she could buy three God's Hearts outright—a massive profit!
"Here's the Geo Attribute God's Heart."
Lin Ze trusted Ningguang's integrity, confident she wouldn't try to cheat him. He was also certain she wouldn't dare. He immediately tossed the Geo Attribute God's Heart to her while taking the bank card from her hand.
"With the God's Heart secured, Mr. Lin Ze, I won't trouble you any further."
Having obtained the Geo God's Heart—a delicate, chess-piece-like object—Ningguang didn't linger. She immediately departed with the God's Heart in hand.
Ningguang could sense the rock element contained within the God's Heart, as well as the so-called divine power.
Tonight, it seemed she wouldn't be getting any rest. She had to deal with this God's Heart immediately. Not only did she need to have the Emperor examine it, but she also had to arrange for its rapid testing and figure out how to weaponize it.
Even if she didn't do any of that right now, Ningguang knew she wouldn't be able to sleep.
A God's Heart of the rock element! It could not only help someone achieve godhood but also unlock Archon-level combat power for future deterrence.
Just the excitement alone was enough to keep Ningguang awake all night!
Anyone would have trouble sleeping in her situation.
After watching Ningguang leave, Lin Ze returned to his room, checked his diary system, and claimed the rewards for today's entry.
Then, clutching the system-awarded pillow, he lay down on his bed.
Though the meeting with Ganyu had been awkward, leaving Lin Ze unsure how to face her in the future, there was no point dwelling on it now. As Master Hook would say, "Sleep soundly!"
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