"If it truly never runs out of power, then I can not only learn it myself but teach others too!"
Thinking of this, Childe's smile turned brilliant.
This jar opening session was genuinely rewarding.
And he had only opened five jars so far.
Looking at the remaining five jars in front of him, Childe didn't hesitate and decisively smashed the sixth one.
Bang.
The sixth jar shattered, and a can of cola fell out.
[Coca-Cola]: A drink from another world. Refreshing and thirst-quenching.
"A drink."
Childe raised an eyebrow.
It wasn't the special item he was hoping for. He quickly smashed the seventh, eighth, and ninth jars.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Three jars shattered in succession. Two items fell out.
A blue ganoderma and a red berry.
[Valberry]: A plump and translucent berry that bursts with a sweet floral scent in the mouth. In the past, it was the only solace for those watching over the storms, symbolizing sweetness and hope for the city's peace.
[Sea Ganoderma]: A special species that only grows on islands in certain specific sea regions. Although it looks like a fungus, it is actually secreted by soft-bodied organisms.
"A pity."
Seeing the results of these three jars.
One empty. The other two were just Valberries and Sea Ganoderma—the latter being a dime a dozen in Inazuma.
"Did I use up all my luck?"
Childe frowned slightly.
Had the first five jars drained his fortune?
Bang.
He smashed the final jar.
As the shards fell away, a scroll dropped out.
"Hm?"
Childe's eyes lit up.
Good stuff!
Another training scroll!
He picked it up immediately.
[Water Release: Water Shield (Suiton: Suijinheki)]: Creates a wall of water in front of the user. Enemies who crash into it will be repelled and take water damage. Damage depends on the intensity of Hydro energy released.
Felix raised an eyebrow.
Another jutsu scroll.
"This is a scroll for the Water Shield technique. It can be used by Hydro Vision bearers," Felix explained calmly. "It uses Hydro energy to create a shield that repels attacks. You'll have to figure out the specifics yourself."
"Oh?"
Childe looked delighted.
A technique scroll for Hydro users!
This was excellent.
Last time, Ekaterina pulled the [Lightning Release: Earth Flash] scroll, but it was only useful for Electro users.
This time, he pulled one he could use himself. A defensive technique to boot.
Today's haul was quite good.
Much better than his first visit.
Just the [Idol Trainee Dance] made it worth it, not to mention this practical combat skill.
Beaming, Childe looked at Felix. "Shopkeeper, forgive me for asking again, but have you considered opening a branch?"
"I feel like having only one shop in Liyue is too little. The sales volume must be limited. If you open a second branch, could you open it in Snezhnaya?"
"I have no plans to open a branch," Felix replied expressionlessly.
This guy was always trying to drag him to Snezhnaya.
Unfortunately, he couldn't open a second shop even if he wanted to.
Opening a shop was easy; stocking it was the problem. The system only supplied this one location.
"Sigh. Alright," Childe sighed.
Failed again.
He thought that if this mysterious shopkeeper expanded to Snezhnaya, it would be a huge boon for his nation.
"Thank you anyway, Shopkeeper."
Childe thanked Felix sincerely.
Getting two major items today was exciting.
The Idol Trainee Dance wasn't just for him. He would go back and make Ekaterina and Andrei learn it too.
With a bright smile, Childe left the shop.
Felix: "..."
Watching the ecstatic Harbinger leave, Felix fell into deep thought.
That guy learning the 'Chicken You Are So Beautiful' dance... I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing for the world.
"Tsk tsk. That guy came out of the Jar Shop looking so happy. He must have pulled something good."
"Let's hope not. If the Northland Bank makes a comeback, it'll be trouble."
"Yeah. Even though he's friendly, knowing he's a Fatui Harbinger makes me dislike him."
"True. As a diplomat stationed in Liyue, he's a big shot even in Snezhnaya. Better to avoid people like that."
Passersby whispered as Childe walked away with a smile.
"He definitely got something good."
At the door, Wenqi saw Childe's triumphant exit and immediately ordered Doyle, "Go inform Lady Ningguang."
"Yes."
Doyle nodded, packed up his gear, and left quickly.
A Fatui diplomat getting powerful items was a matter of national security.
Inside the shop, silence returned.
Felix lay back on his recliner, waiting for the next customer.
Meanwhile, on the other side of Liyue.
Heyu Tea House (Yun-Han Opera Troupe).
Miss Ying'er of Scent of Spring arrived again.
"Miss Ying'er."
The Tea House attendant looked at her strangely. "Are you here for Miss Yun Jin?"
"Exactly," Ying'er smiled excitedly. "I have a collaboration to discuss with her."
"Please follow me."
The attendant led her to Yun Jin's room and then withdrew.
"Miss Ying'er."
Seeing the perfumer, Yun Jin immediately remembered the scandalous outfit Ying'er had brought last time.
Her face flushed red. "If this is about the previous matter, please allow me to refuse."
"No, no, no. I'm here to show you my masterpiece."
Ying'er smiled slyly and handed Yun Jin a thin, colorful booklet.
"Uh."
Yun Jin was stunned by the cover.
It featured a photo of her.
Her face turned even redder as she read the text on the right side.
[Miss Yun Jin's Unspeakable Secret! A Must-Read for Women!]
[Shocking! Miss Yun Jin Said THIS in Broad Daylight!]
[Photos of Yun Jin You Have to See! A Look Inside Her Heart!]
"Miss Ying'er!!!"
Yun Jin's face burned. The titles were so exaggerated and misleading!
How can you write this about me? People will misunderstand!
"Open it and take a look," Ying'er urged with a mischievous smile, unfazed by Yun Jin's embarrassment.
Yun Jin opened the booklet with trembling hands.
The first page... was just another photo of her.
Next to it was a bio.
[Yun Jin]
[Current Director of the Yun-Han Opera Troupe]
[Liyue's Famous Opera Singer and Playwright]
Below was a detailed profile.
And the explanations for the clickbait titles.
For example: [Miss Yun Jin's Unspeakable Secret!] turned out to be... details about her makeup foundation, flexibility training, and opera practice routine.
It was completely different from what she imagined.
Just three pages, using sensational titles to introduce Yun Jin in detail.
"Don't you think, Miss Yun Jin, if a magazine like this spread to other cities, your Opera Troupe would gain immense fame?"
Ying'er smiled persuasively. "By then, who in the other nations wouldn't know your name? Your personal fame is secondary; the Yun-Han Opera Troupe would resound across Teyvat."
Yun Jin took a deep breath. She was moved.
Who didn't want to glorify their ancestors' legacy?
The Yun-Han Opera Troupe was famous in Liyue, but virtually unknown elsewhere.
If she could spread its fame to Mondstadt or Inazuma, it would be a huge achievement.
Seeing Yun Jin's hesitation, Ying'er pressed on. "This is just a draft. The format works, but for our collaboration to truly succeed, I need your cooperation."
"You understand the value of attention. So, I hope you can wear the outfit I brought last time for the cover shoot."
"Huh?!"
Yun Jin, who had been considering the proposal, turned bright red again.
Wear... that?
H-how can I?
"Yes. Wear it to grab attention. The higher the sales, the more famous you become," Ying'er coaxed like a devil on her shoulder. "Of course, I know that specific design might be too much for you. I can adjust it. Make it a bit more conservative, but still eye-catching."
"I..."
Yun Jin blushed furiously, struggling between her dignity and the allure of fame for her troupe.
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