Chapter 72 – Bonanus's Request

Zhongli watched the Five Yakshas playfully roughhousing, a smile also appearing at the corner of his mouth.

“Thank you, old friend.”

“How about I treat you to a meal.”

Zhongli looked at Qiu Bai, who was lost in thought, and said with a smile.

Qiu Bai was still immersed in the system enhancing his Divine Power when Zhongli’s words pulled him back.

The corner of his mouth twitched fiercely.

“Coincidentally, this place is Wangshu Inn.”

“I’ve heard the chef here, Yan Xiao, is quite skilled, but I’ve never had the chance to taste his cooking.”

Before Qiu Bai could speak, Zhongli added another sentence.

“From a universal rational standpoint.”

“You didn’t bring any money, did you?”

Qiu Bai looked at Zhongli beside him, who wore an expression of wanting to treat him, and waved his hand.

“It is indeed a bit troublesome.”

“It seems I’ve forgotten to bring money again.”

Zhongli wore an awkward expression, patted his pockets, and said to Qiu Bai in front of him.

“Forget it, I’ll lend you five hundred thousand Mora first.”

“Morax, you owe me seven hundred thousand Mora now, remember that.”

Qiu Bai looked at Zhongli in front of him and said with a smile. Last time they ate at Xinyue Kiosk, it cost him nearly two hundred thousand Mora.

But he didn’t really expect Zhongli to pay him back—after all, they’re buddies, so giving it was fine.

“Heh, if I had it.”

“I would definitely return it to my old friend.”

Zhongli chuckled lightly and said slowly.

Hearing this, Qiu Bai smiled and waved his hand, then turned his gaze to the Yakshas playfully roughhousing not far away.

He shouted with a laugh, “Come on, let’s go eat. Rex Lapis is treating.”

“All of you, change your appearances.”

Hearing Qiu Bai’s voice, the several Yakshas stopped their roughhousing.

“That’s true.”

“I wonder if my appearance might scare people.”

Bosacius looked at the pair of arms on his back and said slowly, then used Immortal Arts to transform slightly.

The arms on his back also disappeared.

Bonanus made the two horns on his head and his tail vanish.

The blue mark on his head also disappeared, giving off the feeling of a girl next door.

Xiao changed both his appearance and clothing, resembling a rather young boy.

Indarias also transformed slightly, her fiery red hair cascading like a waterfall behind her, giving off a heroic and spirited impression.

As for Menogias’s appearance, there was no need to change it at all—he just slightly altered his face.

“Since Rex Lapis is treating, we won’t hold back.”

“Come on, brothers, let’s go drink!”

Indarias placed one hand on her chest, smiling as she looked at Zhongli not far away.

“Heh, that’s only natural.”

“Don’t hold back.”

Zhongli chuckled twice upon hearing this and waved his hand.

It was clear that Zhongli was quite happy now.

“Hahaha, come on, Alatus, let’s drink!”

“Your alcohol tolerance isn’t still that poor, is it!”

Bosacius patted Xiao on the back and laughed heartily.

“Hmph…”

“I’ll keep you company to the end.”

Xiao snorted with a smile, his usually cool tone now carrying emotion.

“How can you drink without me?”

“With both Rex Lapis and the Adeptus Lord here, we can drink to our heart’s content.”

Menogias also stepped forward, looking at the three of them and said with a smile.

“I won’t drink alcohol; I’ll stick to juice.”

“If you two get drunk, I’ll throw you out into the wilderness.”

Bonanus looked at Menogias and Bosacius in front of her and said, puffing out her cheeks in mock anger.

“Ah, Bonanus, you can’t treat me like that.”

“If you throw Menogias out, then forget I said anything.”

Bosacius looked somewhat dejectedly at Bonanus, then turned with a cheerful grin toward Menogias beside him.

“Get lost, Bosacius.”

“I won’t be drunk before you are. When the time comes, Bonanus and I will toss you out together.”

Menogias gave an elbow jab to the grinning Bosacius beside him.

“Let’s go. To celebrate your long-awaited reunion.”

“We’ll have a proper feast.”

Qiu Bai watched the heartwarming scene of the Yakshas reuniting after so long, a smile unconsciously forming at the corners of his mouth.

He then led the group toward the front desk of Wangshu Inn.

“Isn’t this Mr. Qiu Bai?”

“Bringing friends for a meal?”

Godette beamed as she looked at the crowd.

“Boss Godette, these are all my friends.”

“Have Chef Yan Xiao prepare over a dozen fine dishes, bring several barrels of your best wine, along with a few large cups of juice.”

“Oh, and bring two extra plates of Almond Tofu.”

Qiu Bai said with a smile to Godette.

“Of course, Mr. Qiu Bai. Please head to the guest room over there.”

“I’ll have Yan Xiao start the stove right away. We won’t keep you waiting.”

After Boss Godette finished speaking, she had a nearby staff member lead Qiu Bai, Zhongli, and the others into the adjacent guest room.

“Hmm… elegantly decorated.”

“Pleasant and comfortable to look at—a fine place. The only drawback is its distance from Liyue Harbor.”

Zhongli stroked his chin with one hand as he offered his assessment.

Observing the room’s decor, the chandelier on the ceiling was exquisitely crafted, and the room was bright and tidy.

The walls were adorned with several elegant classical paintings, and delicate bowls and chopsticks were arranged on the table.

In the center of the table sat freshly brewed hot tea, and the chairs were meticulously made from birchwood.

“Rex Lapis is right.”

“I also think this place is wonderful.”

Bosacius stepped forward, looking around the room with a smile.

“Bosacius.”

“Don’t get knocked out by me later.”

Menogias glanced at Bosacius beside him, speaking with a grin.

“You two big men.”

“Don’t end up outdrunk by a delicate woman.”

Indarias looked at Menogias and Bosacius, speaking with a hint of disdain.

“Delicate woman?”

“Do you have some mistaken understanding of what a ‘delicate woman’ is?”

Bosacius’s mouth twitched at the words as he looked at Indarias with disbelief.

If it were Bonanus, he could understand. Bosacius glanced over at Bonanus, who was sitting quietly in a chair.

At that moment, Bonanus was sitting demurely on the chair, resembling the girl next door, sipping juice in small mouthfuls.

Soon, everyone took their seats.

Zhongli and Qiu Bai sat side by side, while the Yaksha Adepti sat opposite them.

After a while, the dishes and drinks were all served.

A table full of steaming dishes, accompanied by their enticing aromas, stimulated everyone’s taste buds.

“Adeptus Lord, after the meal, could Bonanus ask you for a favor?”

Bonanus looked across the table at Qiu Bai, her voice crisp and clear.

“Of course.”

“As long as it’s within my ability.”

Qiu Bai smiled as he looked at the adorable Bonanus. Who could refuse such a cute girl?

“But ‘Adeptus Lord’ feels too distant. From now on, you can just call me Qiu Bai.”

“I’m not too fond of that title.”

Qiu Bai addressed the Yakshas across the table with a smile, then raised a cup of wine.

“Really?”

“Thank you, Lord Qiu Bai!”

Bonanus looked across at Qiu Bai, her soft voice brimming with joy.

Hearing this, Qiu Bai’s mouth twitched. So instead of Adeptus Lord, it’s Lord Qiu Bai, is it?

“Since that’s the case, let’s begin!”

“Cheers!”

Qiu Bai raised his wine cup and gestured forward, and the several Yakshas all raised their cups as well.

Zhongli also raised his wine cup with a light laugh, while Bonanus raised a glass of juice.

Amid the lively atmosphere, Xiao laughed happily.

Everyone’s face wore a joyful smile as they recounted what had happened that day and how Xiao had spent the past few centuries.

Cup after cup, in the end, Zhongli and Qiu Bai, along with Bonanus who didn’t drink, were completely unaffected.

Bosacius, Indarias, and Menogias, each of them flushed red from drinking, were still unwilling to admit defeat.

In the end, they were taken by the staff of Wangshu Inn to a private room, where they lay down on the beds and fell asleep.