Beside them, Fischl stared blankly at the scene before her, as if she couldn't believe her eyes.
She had experienced the power of Kael's enhanced bow yesterday.
But today, she truly witnessed what "destructive bombardment" meant.
She opened her mouth, but only one sentence came out: "Our enemies... were reduced to ashes in an instant. Indeed..."
Oz finished helplessly: "My Lady means: This firepower is terrifying."
Kael was silent for a moment. Seeing Klee happily pulling out more bombs, seemingly intending to continue throwing them, he immediately reached out and pressed down on her head.
"Alright, alright, Klee. No need to bomb anymore."
"Eh—?"
Klee puffed out her cheeks in disappointment, clearly unsatisfied.
"But Klee hasn't bombed enough..."
Kael sighed helplessly and rubbed Klee's hair. "Okay, this time it was thoroughly destroyed. If you bomb any more, you might blow the valley away."
Klee pouted, but finally put down the bomb obediently and blinked. "Then will Big Brother Kael bomb with Klee next time?"
Kael smiled and nodded. "Sure. Next time."
"Yay!"
Klee instantly regained her excitement, dancing around, the tension of the battle completely gone.
Only then did Kael turn his head to look at the charred corpse of the Cryo Whopperflower, his eyes flickering slightly.
A relatively intact Cryo Whopperflower corpse. This was indeed a treasure.
In Mondstadt, no one had ever hunted such a complete specimen!
Whopperflowers were extremely cunning mimicry monsters. They usually hid in the environment and couldn't be hunted casually.
Let alone leaving a complete corpse.
If he brought this back, it would definitely cause a sensation among the alchemists!
Whether it was the petals, roots, or core...
Every part contained extremely strong Cryo elemental energy.
Especially the corolla, which still flickered with pale blue light. It was a priceless alchemy material.
Even some alchemists probably hadn't truly touched a complete corpse of a Cryo Whopperflower!
"This trip really paid off."
Kael couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile.
He took out a sack and carefully stored the Whopperflower corpse.
This thing was absolutely a treasure with a market but no supply!
If he was willing to sell, just the petals and roots would probably fetch 100,000 to 200,000 Mora.
As for the complete corpse... it was worth at least hundreds of thousands!
Maybe even millions.
He couldn't be sure of the specific value because there was no precedent in Mondstadt.
Not to mention, the Cryo elemental power contained within it...
Could be used to create special alchemy items, or even become the core of some powerful Cryo equipment.
This was much more valuable than Windwheel Asters and Philanemo Mushrooms!
At this time, Klee and Fischl leaned in. Seeing Kael carefully putting away the corpse, surprise flashed in their eyes.
"Big Brother Kael, can this sell for a lot of Mora?" Klee asked curiously.
Kael smiled and rubbed Klee's small head. "En. A lot."
"Wah! Then Klee wants to beat up more Whopperflowers in the future!" Klee waved her small fist excitedly.
Fischl coughed lightly, her eyes shining with curiosity, the corner of her mouth lifting. "With the rarity of this object, I fear even the Sages of Alchemy would covet it... Our journey is truly favored by Fate."
Oz translated: "My Lady means: Kael, you're rich."
Kael: "..."
"Let's go. Time to bomb fish."
Since the corpse was stored, Kael didn't delay. He led the two along the riverbank, starting the "Bombing Fish with Klee" plan.
Arriving at the river in Starfall Valley, Klee immediately took out a bomb from her backpack excitedly, looking at Kael expectantly.
"Big Brother Kael, can I start?"
Kael looked at her eager appearance and couldn't help but chuckle. "En. Bomb away."
"Hehe! Klee is setting off fireworks!"
BOOM—!
A streak of fire cut through the sky, and the bomb landed accurately in the center of the river.
In an instant, water exploded violently.
A large mist rose, and several stunned, plump fish floated up, bellies white!
Klee clapped her hands excitedly and immediately hopped over to scoop up the fish.
Fischl stood aside, watching Klee having fun, the corner of her mouth twitching slightly.
"...Such a tactic... to hunt aquatic creatures with such efficiency... truly breathtaking."
Oz sighed: "My Lady means: She thinks this method is a bit too violent."
Kael stood by, calmly holding a wooden bucket, leisurely scooping up the floating fish one by one.
Klee continued to throw bombs enthusiastically.
The entire river surface rippled, and fish popped up in patches.
Fischl felt it was inappropriate at first, but seeing so many fish floating, she couldn't help but cough, walk over gently, and scoop up a fat fish from the river.
"...Since it is a gift from Fate, we cannot refuse."
Oz: "My Lady means: She wants to eat fish too."
Kael: "..."
This fish-bombing feast lasted until sunset.
When Klee finally had enough fun, her small backpack was stuffed full of fresh fish.
The bombs were gone.
Instead, materials were transferred into Klee's backpack.
"Alright. Let's head back."
Looking at the sky, Kael knew it was time to return.
This trip was surprisingly smooth.
The sun gradually sank into the distant mountains.
The three returned to Mondstadt along the familiar road.
The silhouette of Mondstadt was reflected in the afterglow. Golden-red light spilled on the city walls, appearing peaceful and serene.
Klee, carrying her backpack full of fish and resources, holding two sacks in her hands, skipped in front, her small face full of a satisfied smile.
"Big Brother Kael, Klee is so happy today! We bombed so many fish!"
Kael smiled and rubbed her head. "En. When we get back, ask Sara at Good Hunter to grill them for you."
"Yay—!"
Fischl walked aside, arms crossed, the corner of her mouth lifting slightly. She seemed to be in a good mood too.
"...This journey was not boring."
Oz: "My Lady means: She had a lot of fun today."
Kael: "..."
Why isn't the reward notification popping up if she's happy?
Thinking that Seele's Option Reward hadn't triggered yet, Kael fell into thought.
Looks like one day isn't enough.
While thinking this, the three figures approached Mondstadt.
In the evening, the city gate was brightly lit.
Patrolling Knights were on duty, ensuring safety.
Just then, three figures appeared in their field of vision.
Kael, Fischl, Klee!
As they walked closer, their shadows stretched long under the lights.
But what attracted the most attention was the two bulging sacks each of them carried.
Six sacks?!
The stationed Knights instinctively widened their eyes, their expressions freezing.
"N-No way... Six sacks?!"
They had heard about it.
Yesterday, Kael brought back four sacks and sold them for a sky-high price of 600,000 Mora!
And today...
It actually increased!
And they carried them back by hand, not by cart.
This meant everything inside was high-value resources.
Otherwise, the weight wouldn't justify the volume!
"Th-This..."
A Knight opened his mouth in shock.
Just as he wanted to say hello, Kael smiled calmly, waved casually, and led the two girls into the city, heading straight for the Adventurers' Guild.
The Knights stood there, watching them leave, speechless for a long time.
"...Today's harvest is even more exaggerated than yesterday?"
"Did they go to some treasure trove? Otherwise, how could they earn more day by day?"
"I-I don't know... but I have a premonition. The Adventurers' Guild is going to explode again today."
While the Knights looked at each other...
Kael, Klee, and Fischl walked straight into the Adventurers' Guild.
When the three entered, the atmosphere in the hall stagnated instantly.
Adventurers handing in tasks, organizing equipment, and discussing intelligence all stopped. Their gazes shot to the door in unison.
Then, the sound of gasping filled the room.
"Hiss—!"
"Six sacks?!"
"Yesterday, four sacks sold for 600,000... Today... that's six whole sacks!"
"Impossible, right?! Is this guy really gathering resources, or robbing a Domain?"
"I seriously suspect Kael found a renewable resource Domain!"
Many adventurers swallowed hard, their eyes full of envy, surprise, and shock.
"Hahahaha!"
Suddenly, the adventurer who had bet with his friends earlier laughed loudly.
He looked at his companions proudly. "See?! I said Kael's harvest today would definitely be more than yesterday! You lost!"
The faces of the adventurers next to him were complicated.
Although unwilling, facing six bulging sacks, they couldn't refute it.
"Tch! What if it's just common junk? Not necessarily resources, right?"
Someone muttered unwillingly.
However, in the next second, Klee couldn't wait. Under Katheryne's gaze, she dumped the sacks one by one.
—Crash!
Valberries, Windwheel Asters, Philanemo Mushrooms, Mist Flowers, various precious ores... they covered the entire counter.
In an instant, the hall was completely silent.
All adventurers stared at the pile of resources, their eyes almost glowing gold.
After a few seconds, someone couldn't help but speak: "...I take back what I said."
Another adventurer smiled bitterly, holding his forehead. "How on earth does this guy do it?!"
Katheryne also froze for a moment, then revealed a professional smile, immediately starting to calculate the Mora. "...Please wait a moment. I will settle this for you immediately."
The hall returned to low whispers, but the adventurers' eyes were still fixed on the precious resources.
But just when everyone thought this was the biggest surprise of the day—
Kael opened one of the sacks in his hand.
He dumped it onto the counter.
It was the corpse of the Cryo Whopperflower!
"Holy sh*t!"
When a corpse still emitting a faint Cryo aura was placed on the counter, the entire hall fell into dead silence again.
Everyone's breathing almost stopped.
Katheryne's eyes widened slightly, looking at Kael in disbelief. "Th-This is...?"
"Cryo Whopperflower."
Kael spoke calmly.
But the calmer he was, the more shocked the surrounding adventurers were.
"...Are you kidding?! A Cryo Whopperflower? That's an elemental monster found in the wild!"
"In Mondstadt... no one has ever hunted a complete Whopperflower, right?!"
"Even Mr. Albedo might not have such a specimen?!"
"There are scorch marks on it... did Klee do it?"
One adventurer gasped, his face full of shock. "As far as I know, monsters like Whopperflowers can't leave complete corpses at all!"
"Once they die, they usually wither and decompose rapidly. H-How can it be preserved so completely?"
Another adventurer swallowed. "This thing is a priceless treasure!"
At this time, Katheryne also took a deep breath, trying to calm herself.
If six sacks of resources were astonishing enough...
Then this Whopperflower corpse...
Was undoubtedly a real heavy bomb!
Katheryne took a deep breath and spoke solemnly, "The Adventurers' Guild cannot estimate the price of this Whopperflower corpse. However, I will contact Mr. Albedo immediately to see if he can offer a reasonable recovery price."
Kael nodded gently. "Sure."
It was useless for him to keep it.
As for the value, he couldn't sell it to the Commerce Guild.
Most of the merchant guilds in Mondstadt were old or new aristocrats.
Selling to the Adventurers' Guild was the most cost-effective.
Since the Guild couldn't estimate it, finding someone who needed it to bid was the way.
And who in Mondstadt would be most willing to buy this corpse?
It had to be an Alchemist.
And the only top Alchemist in Mondstadt was Albedo.
Kael wasn't surprised by Katheryne's words.
At this moment, the adventurers in the hall stared wide-eyed, their expressions toward Kael completely changed.
If yesterday they just thought Kael had good luck...
Then today...
This guy Kael was simply a "Mysterious Big Shot" who came to Mondstadt specifically to snatch all the resources!
Soon, under Katheryne's rapid calculation, the six sacks of resources were exchanged for—
920,000 Mora!
Thirty thousand more than yesterday's 600,000+, making many adventurers crazy with jealousy.
As for the Whopperflower corpse, it couldn't be priced yet and needed Mr. Albedo to confirm it personally.
Kael didn't care. Maintaining his usual calm expression, he accepted the Mora and said to Katheryne, "Please also hurry up on the sword I ordered. I can pay extra to speed it up."
After all, he didn't have a handy weapon right now.
Hearing Kael's words, Katheryne nodded seriously. "Understood."
Then, under everyone's gaze, Kael left the Adventurers' Guild with Klee and Fischl.
"Kael definitely found a Domain resource point."
"Exactly. It's impossible to get such huge harvests repeatedly just by gathering. He must have encountered a safe Domain space."
"Not a trap dungeon, but a resource point."
"Hiss... That's too lucky. How many adventurers never encounter a Domain in their lives, let alone one rich in resources?"
"It's also possible he met a legendary Seelie and followed it."
"Seelie?"
Watching Kael leave, the adventurers discussed one after another.
Someone mentioned Seelies, causing many pupils to contract.
That... seems plausible.
While everyone was shocked and guessing, Katheryne had already sent someone to contact Albedo immediately.
On the other side.
The second floor of a building in Mondstadt.
Three Fatui Elites stood there, gazing in the direction of the Adventurers' Guild.
"Kurdt and the others are missing. They wouldn't leave Mondstadt. But they said they were going to invite that genius swordsman. Do you think... Kurdt's disappearance is related to that swordsman?"