readytorunbook Chapter 260 The Foundation of the Land of Gold
Chapter 260 The Foundation of the Land of Gold
Kaedehara Manyo didn't expect Wendy to react so strongly, and after a moment of hesitation, he continued the conversation.
"...Big Sister, you must all know him well, right? He looks like he's suffered a lot. Why don't we help him?"
Wendy was so moved by hearing those words from Wan Ye that she burst into tears.
"I never expected you to speak up for me, young man. I'm so touched I can't even express it. I've made up my mind. From today onwards, you'll be my most cherished and beloved child..."
Kaedehara Man's face darkened. "Are you thanking me?"
Even though Wan Ye was usually gentle and kind, he almost took back what he had said at this moment.
However, Xu Ning eventually nodded.
Even before Xu Ning nodded, Clemens of the Voyage Wind could see the underlying meaning.
As for gagging or anything like that, it's just to play along with the adults on the ship and add some drama. If it really comes to physical violence, they'll stop it themselves.
Xu Ning smiled at Clemens and said, "Speaking of which, the one you captured does have some connection with us. How about this, I'll compensate you for your losses in exchange for the one you have in your hands, what do you think?"
Clemens laughed and said, "Oh dear... there's no need for you to compensate me. I'll have someone return him to you right away."
Xu Ning glanced at Wendy, who had boarded the Death Star via a rope ladder. The guy was standing on the deck tidying his clothes.
Xu Ning smiled at the perceptive Clemens below and said, "You guys are also professional wine merchants who make and sell wine, right? We can exchange ideas on that."
Clemens said with delight, "Then I will thank Lord Xu Ning on behalf of my young lady in advance."
"Our Voyage Wind is actually an old brand in Mondstadt, but for many years it has been suppressed by Dawn Winery. Miss Capria had no choice but to take a gamble and go overseas, which is why Voyage Wind has been revitalized."
Xu Ning nodded and asked, "With thunderstorms closing the country off in recent years, business must have been tough, right?"
Clemens sighed, "It's all about timing. But on this trip back to Mondstadt, I heard quite a few stories about you and that traveler Kong next to you, especially about your Thousand Winds Wine, which has become a sensation throughout Mondstadt."
Xu Ning smiled modestly and said, "I'm going to be traveling in Inazuma for a while, and the island is my first stop. Let's meet there!"
After informing Xu Ning of the address of the Far Voyage Wind shop, Clemens left with his small fleet.
Beidou ordered the Southern Cross fleet to remain in place, while he and Hailong, along with others, piloted the Death Star to take Xu Ning, Kong, and Paimon to the outlying island.
"It's time to say goodbye again."
Beidou was a little unhappy and asked Xu Ning, "When are you going back to Liyue? I'll come pick you up."
Xu Ning shook his head; it was impossible to say for sure when.
"I think, perhaps it will be the day the thunderstorms disappear!"
Xu Ning gave a casual reply, but was actually quite curious about Beidou's fleet. "You don't have Inazuma's permission to freely enter and exit Leibao, and you've even taken in Wan Ye, a wanted criminal, on board. How are you going to do business here?"
Hokuto pointed smugly to the southwest, "Then naturally we'll deal with the forces over there that aren't under Inazuma's jurisdiction."
Xu Ning glanced in the direction of the Coral Palace from his memory and exclaimed, "That really is an excellent place to do business."
Beidou turned to Kong and said, "I've hired a local strongman for you on the island. Let him show you around and get you familiar with life here first, then you can slowly look for your sister!"
Kong quickly expressed his gratitude to Beidou.
Standing on the pier off the island, watching the Death Star slowly sail away, a wave of loneliness and melancholy suddenly washed over me.
Xu Ning released Qingyi from the Hidden Dust Cave and asked the sky, "What are your plans now?"
Kong shook his head. "When I first arrived here, I didn't know where to start either. Moreover, the situation here is obviously much more complicated than in Mondstadt and Liyue. In just a short while, I've seen quite a few people giving me unfriendly looks."
"That's natural. Under the isolationist policy, outsiders aren't very welcome here!"
No sooner had Kong finished speaking than a voice immediately followed.
"Hey, you've arrived! I've been looking forward to seeing you all!"
Xu Ning and the others turned their heads and saw a guy with a very enthusiastic face waving at them.
"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Thomas. Welcome to Inazuma. I've been looking forward to meeting the renowned Lord Xu Ning and Traveler Sora in person!"
Xu Ning took two steps forward and asked Thomas, "Did Beidou send you to pick us up?"
Thomas laughed and said, "I've been on this island for a month and I'm very familiar with it, including all the procedures. That's why Sister Beidou specially asked me to come and guide you."
"If you're not in a rush to eat, I'll take you to the inspection station first!"
Xu Ning and Kong naturally had no objections, and as for the guy who was smoothing out the flowers on his hat, he had even less objection.
"Oh, these are completely unfamiliar faces. Please tell us your identities and the purpose of your visit to the island."
Xu Ning explained to the middle-aged woman in front of him, "We are here to do business in alcohol."
The woman in charge of the inspection glanced at the gourd of wine in Xu Ning's hand. "Is that so? It seems that currently only merchants from the World Merchants Association are permitted to conduct this type of business. Do you have a business license from the association?"
Xu Ning smiled and said, "Of course there are."
Xu Ning casually stuffed a money pouch into the woman's hand and said with a smile, "Do you have any other questions?"
A glint of joy flashed in the woman's eyes. She casually put away the purse and said seriously, "Well, there's no problem. Welcome to the island."
Thomas looked at Xu Ning in surprise as he walked over and asked, "How much Mora did you... give her?"
Xu Ning scratched his chin. "I haven't counted either, but there should be no less than 500,000 inside."
Thomas smiled wryly, "Is this the confidence of someone from the Land of Gold? Lord Xu Ning, you are more generous than I imagined. But we still need to go to the Far Kingdom Supervisory Office to handle the procedures for staying on the island. Are you just going to throw money at them all the way there?"
Xu Ning smiled at Thomas and said, "What do you think? Or do you have a better idea?"
Thomas scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "I do have some ideas, after all, I've been here for so long."
However, Thomas soon became agitated in front of the officials in charge of the distant country's supervisory office.
"Hey, when did the rules become like this? What do you mean it has to be two million? Do you think I don't know the going rate here?"