The puppet fell silent and uttered a single word.
This was something she had learned from Lin Ze's diary copy. The effect was great—perfect for silencing others. The puppet liked it very much and planned to learn more next time.
"Mr. Lin Ze, let me be frank. We are here to invite you to join Snezhnaya.
Mr. Lin Ze may set any conditions, as long as they are within our ability to fulfill."
The Tsaritsa did not know whether Raiden Ei had already invited Lin Ze, nor what price Zhongli had paid. In any case, she wanted to extend the invitation before anyone else.
She was fully prepared to bleed heavily, but as long as she could bring Lin Ze to Snezhnaya, the nation would gain immeasurably.
Whatever price she paid, Snezhnaya would eventually earn it back.
"I have no plans to live in other countries. Maybe someday I'll go out on a whim and travel a bit.
But that's all."
Shaking his head, Lin Ze refused the Tsaritsa's invitation directly.
"I'll pay double what Morax paid."
"He didn't offer anything special. Mainly, Liyue Harbor is very similar to the ancient homeland I used to live in.
Its culture feels familiar to me, that's all."
The Tsaritsa still wanted to try, but Lin Ze's explanation made her abandon the idea.
Lin Ze stayed in Liyue because of familiarity—cultural resonance.
Snezhnaya's culture was completely different from Liyue's, and that made it difficult to move him.
Thinking it through, Raiden Ei must have failed as well.
"Then, I would like to make a deal with Mr. Lin Ze—buy the Gnoses.
I wonder if you are willing?"
If Lin Ze could not be recruited, she would move to the next matter, which was one of the true reasons she came in person.
"You may have them, at a clear price. No matter the element, one Gnosis is one hundred million Mora.
Unlimited supply. Pay as you go—pay, and you receive."
Lin Ze nodded. Trading Gnoses was possible. He even instinctively formed seven Gnoses of different attributes on the spot and set them before the Tsaritsa.
"But there is something I must tell you in advance. You know I will eventually head to Celestia.
Tianli wishes for more Gnoses, so that mortals can become gods by integrating them—and then be taken to Celestia immediately to repair space fissures.
If you intend to cultivate new gods using the Gnoses, I suggest you don't buy them."
Business required mutual understanding. Lin Ze considered himself a responsible merchant—when selling something, one should warn the buyer of side effects.
After hearing Lin Ze's words, the Tsaritsa did not answer immediately. Instead, she took out her own Gnosis.
After comparing it to Lin Ze's and confirming they were not mere counterfeits, she nodded in satisfaction.
Excellent. These Gnoses were even more powerful than the one she had received from Celestia.
"I want all seven. I'll buy them first and study them later."
Chapter 67 — Magical Girl
"Strange… Why do I feel the Wind God's Gnosis aura appearing in Liyue again?
Eh? Why did I say again?"
Perched atop a great tree in Mondstadt, a hungover Venti rubbed his eyes, squinted drunkenly toward Liyue, muttered, and slumped back against the trunk.
Must be an illusion from drinking too much.
Just an illusion.
"I only sold seven… A contract is a contract. Those who break it shall be punished—devoured by stone."
In the Hall of Rebirth, Zhongli also gazed toward Lin Ze's direction and murmured softly.
Since the Tsaritsa had bought seven Gnoses of different elements, his own was no longer uniquely valuable.
But a contract was a contract. He still had to remind the Tsaritsa not to forget their agreement.
"This is a bank card with five hundred million Mora, and two more with one hundred million each.
Northland Bank cards are accepted throughout the Seven Nations."
The girl placed the three cards before Lin Ze.
She didn't mention her own shortcomings. Mainly, she didn't understand the meaning behind Lin Ze's earlier words.
It wasn't the time. The Tsaritsa already had a method to slowly repair the issues within her body.
It was only a matter of time. As a fairy, she could afford to wait.
"You still haven't answered me. Are the six little wings behind your head real or fake?"
After putting away the bank cards, Lin Ze continued staring curiously at the tiny wings behind the girl's head.
If they were real—what would they feel like?
"They're real. I'm a fairy, and those six are my wings. Not behind my head—behind my back.
I simply thought they could serve as decoration, so after taking human form, I used them as a hair ornament."
Hearing Lin Ze's question, the girl replied directly.
At the same time, a spark of hope lit in her eyes—did Lin Ze truly not notice the hidden danger inside her?
Thinking about it, she spoke up.
"May I ask Mr. Lin Ze to examine my body—and help cure the hidden danger within it?
I can agree to any price, so long as it is within my ability."
"Oh? Let me take a look."
Hearing her request, Lin Ze became serious and looked her over.
With just a couple of glances, the girl felt completely exposed—as though Lin Ze had seen through every thought she had ever hidden.
It was an unpleasant feeling. Was this what everyone she stared at had felt?
"No wonder you always keep your eyes closed."
After carefully examining her, Lin Ze found the issue and nodded in realization.
Her eyes were unusual—they could see through anything weaker than her.
They saw the essence directly.
Furthermore, the power of the Abyss and the power of Celestia were entangled within her body.
Strangely, the Abyss tried to heal her, while Celestia tried to curse her.
"What did you do to earn a curse from Celestia?
Then you used the Abyss' power, making the curse stronger—and in turn strengthening the Abyss' response.
How did this vicious cycle happen?"
Lin Ze grew intrigued. What had she done to be cursed by Celestia?
It was not a deadly curse—merely a seal on her power.
"My memory is worn.
But I remember that once, fairies and humans lived together, entering and leaving Celestia freely.
Until something happened… something I no longer remember."
"The fairies were cursed by the laws of nature and could no longer freely enter Celestia. Most lost their power and intelligence, becoming guiding Seelies.
I accidentally came into contact with a trace of Abyssal power—and returned to my true form, regaining some strength."
She shook her head, recounting her fragmented memories.
To her, everything was Celestia's fault. That was why she joined the Fatui—to oppose the gods.
"Misfortune hides within fortune, and fortune hides within misfortune.
That phrase suits you perfectly.
Hmm… what should I take as my compensation?"
Lin Ze pinched his chin, thinking.
After a moment, he glanced at the six small wings.
"Then let me feel what these little wings are like."
"Alright!"
Removing the seal and purifying the Abyss was simple for Lin Ze.
And for the girl, letting him touch the decorative wings was no different from a casual gesture.
They agreed instantly.
Before Lin Ze could act, the girl approached on her own, crouched, and offered her head.
She turned slightly so that Lin Ze could touch the six little wings more easily.
He reached out without hesitation.
The sensation was magical—clearly wings with feathers, yet incredibly soft and pleasant to the touch.
Fun, even.
But soon, Lin Ze lost interest. They simply weren't as captivating as Qi Liangliang's tail.
Things easily obtained are never cherished; it is the unattainable that people yearn for.
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