Seeing Ganyu like this, Qiu Bai let out a light chuckle.
Lumine and Paimon exchanged glances before shifting their gaze toward Qiu Bai.
"Qiu Bai definitely knows something."
"Let's ask him about it later."
Paimon glanced at Qiu Bai, who was quietly laughing to himself, then turned to Lumine and whispered.
Lumine nodded in agreement before refocusing her attention on Lan.
"Hmm, as we were saying earlier even though the Treasure Hoarders dare to steal just about anything..."
"They have always known better than to meddle with the Abyss. That place is just too sinister."
Lan crossed her arms, addressing the group in front of her.
"But according to recent intelligence reports from the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Treasure Hoarders in Mondstadt and Liyue the two major factions of the north and south are planning to join forces for something big."
Ganyu had composed herself by now and picked up where Lan left off, explaining the situation to the three.
"Treasure Hoarders... two major factions?"
Paimon rested her chin on one hand, puzzled.
"Yes. In the underworld, they are known as 'Southern Eldest Sister' and 'Northern Strange Bird.'"
Lan clarified, noticing Paimon's confusion.
"Ah! Strange Bird! I remember him!"
"He's fought Amber in Mondstadt before but who's Southern Eldest Sister?"
Paimon furrowed her brow, struggling to recall any information about this person.
"'Eldest Sister' basically means the highest-ranking woman in a group."
"So this 'Southern Eldest Sister' is probably the boss of the Treasure Hoarders in Liyue."
Qiu Bai smiled as he looked at Lan.
He was already familiar with Bao'er Jie, the true leader of the Treasure Hoarders.
"As expected of Mr. Qiu Bai."
"I've heard of your vast knowledge, and now I see the rumors were true. You figured it out just from those two words."
Lan glanced at Qiu Bai with curiosity, slightly surprised that he had deduced it so quickly.
"That's right. The leader of the Treasure Hoarders in Liyue as far as I know, they all call her Big Sis."
"Some even say her skills were personally acknowledged by the God of Thieves, so they call her the Eldest Sister of the Gods."
"But that's probably just a wild rumor."
Lan waved her hand dismissively as she explained.
"Anyway, the main issue here is that the Treasure Hoarders have discovered an unexplored ruin."
"This ruin has been heavily guarded by the Abyss Order."
Ganyu continued, nodding slightly toward Qiu Bai.
"Even though this is a major warning sign, the Treasure Hoarders only see it as a golden opportunity to find treasure."
"So they've come up with a plan: send a disposable group of Treasure Hoarders as bait to draw away the Abyss Order forces."
"Then, have one of their top experts infiltrate the ruins and retrieve the artifact."
Ganyu spoke slowly and clearly.
"For this plan, it is said that Big Sis and Strange Bird have specifically invited a master thief from Fontaine."
Lan continued, looking at the group before her.
"A master thief? That sounds like an impressive title."
Paimon clasped her hands behind her back, tilting her head curiously at Lan.
"Yes, this person is a true legend."
"The so-called 'master thief' is to Treasure Hoarders what a 'grand adventurer' is to us adventurers."
Lan crossed her arms and explained.
"Like Alice, the famous adventurer?"
Lumine asked, intrigued.
"Klee's mom, huh..."
Qiu Bai murmured to himself, resting his chin on his hand.
"So you know about the author of The Teyvat Travel Guide?"
"That's right. A master thief holds a status just as revered as hers."
"Even the two major leaders of the Treasure Hoarders had to go to great lengths to invite him personally, entrusting him with overseeing their entire operation."
Lan looked at Lumine as she spoke. Almost everyone on the continent had heard of The Teyvat Travel Guide.
"Recently, Liyue Harbor has undergone great upheavals. Both the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Millelith are overwhelmed with duties."
"They don't have time to deal with rumors about Treasure Hoarder activities."
"But my instincts tell me that anything related to the Abyss is a hidden threat."
At this point, Ganyu glanced at Qiu Bai again.
Qiu Bai noticed her gaze and rubbed his nose.
She's hinting that I should go check it out, huh? Looks like my plan to slack off just failed...
"So, I was thinking of posting a commission at the Adventurers' Guild."
Ganyu turned to Lumine and Paimon.
"We understand how dangerous the Abyss can be."
"And since we're passing through anyway..."
Lumine paused, briefly glancing at Qiu Bai beside her.
In that moment, she felt completely certain about her decision.
Paimon also looked at Qiu Bai, feeling an instant sense of security.
"In that case, we'll take the commission!"
Paimon grinned at Ganyu.
"Ah, thank you so much."
Ganyu smiled at Lumine and Paimon, but her gaze instinctively drifted toward Qiu Bai.
With the Immortal Lord here, this mission should be a sure success.
"Truly reliable Adventurers Guild members."
"Well then, safe travels! The guild will handle the commission details."
Lan crossed her arms and smiled.
"Immortal Lord, I'll be counting on you."
Ganyu used her adeptal arts to transmit her voice directly to Qiu Bai.
"Don't worry, Ganyu."
Qiu Bai nodded.
After that, Lan provided additional details about the location and objectives.
"We've accepted the commission. Don't worry, Lan!"
"The three of us are really strong!"
Paimon reassured Lan with a confident look.
"If Qiu Bai weren't here..."
"I doubt Paimon would be speaking so boldly."
Lumine, realizing this, couldn't help but press her hand to her forehead.
With that, the three of them made their way through the streets of Liyue, heading toward the city's exit.
"That Abyss-guarded ruin is really far away, though."
"It's all the way in Jueyun Karst, near Mt. Aozang!"
Paimon waved her hand, casting a not-so-subtle glance at Qiu Bai.
"Yeah, yeah! It's way too far!"
"Walking there would be absolutely exhausting."
Lumine quickly chimed in, playing along with Paimon hint.
Qiu Bai twitched the corner of his mouth as he listened to their little act.
"Ahem. Traveling on foot is also a form of cultivation."
"Perhaps the journey will broaden your horizons, Lumine and little Paimon."
He coughed lightly, then crossed his arms and spoke in a steady, composed manner.
"Broaden our horizons?"
"You! Then why didn't you say that when we were looking for Xiao?!"
Paimon stomped her foot in frustration.
This guy was clearly messing with them.
"Haha, alright, alright, I was just teasing you two."
"Once we leave Liyue Harbor, I'll take you both there directly."
Qiu Bai chuckled, amused by Paimon reaction.
He really did enjoy teasing this tiny little troublemaker from time to time.
"Yay! I knew Qiu Bai was the best!"
Paimon clapped her hands excitedly.
"Wow, Paimon, you surrendered so fast."
Lumine put her hands on her hips, smirking as she mocked her floating companion.
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