Star Rail, My Little Shop on the Train 137
Chapter 137: Hutao: Exorcism? Handing out Flyers First!
Huòhuò, scratching the back of her head, looked puzzled at Ningguang’s question.
“Immortal?”
Seeing Huòhuò’s confused expression, Ningguang sensed something was amiss.
Could Huòhuò not be an immortal? But if not, why did she look like this?
Fortunately, Hutao quickly offered an explanation.
“Ningguang, Huòhuò is from Luofu. You haven’t been to Luofu. There’s a fox-people tribe there.”
Ningguang nodded, “Ah, I see. So Huòhuò is from Luofu.”
“Welcome to Liyue, Huòhuò,” Ningguang said.
Huòhuò smiled happily.
“Thank you.”
Ningguang asked again.
“Huòhuò, why are you in Liyue?”
Huòhuò replied,
“I’m here to follow Sister Hutao to catch ghosts and exorcise evil spirits.”
Hutao nodded.
“That’s right.”
Ningguang smiled.
“Huòhuò, if you need anything in Liyue, you can come to me. I have some business to attend to. Goodbye.”
Ningguang left Huòhuò and Hutao to oversee port affairs.
Hutao took Huòhuò back the way they came, testing Huòhuò’s memory along the way, making her memorize as many Liyue routes as possible.
Huòhuò answered correctly every time. She was puzzled. Why would Sister Hutao make her memorize all these routes?
It didn’t seem related to catching ghosts and exorcising evil spirits.
With a question, Huòhuò asked Hutao.
“Sister Hutao, what’s the connection between catching ghosts and exorcising evil spirits and being familiar with the streets and alleys?”
Hutao smiled mysteriously.
“There’s a big connection, a very big one.”
Hutao glanced at the sky. The sun hadn’t set yet; there should still be time. Ye Yun hadn’t started cooking yet.
Hutao pulled out a stack of flyers and gave half to Huòhuò.
“These are Wangsheng Funeral Parlor’s flyers. I had you familiarize yourself with the streets and alleys for this.”
Huòhuò held the flyers, her little head confused.
“Sister Hutao, what are we doing handing out flyers for?”
Hutao patted the flyers in her hand.
“To attract clients, of course! Huòhuò, catching ghosts and exorcising evil spirits requires skill and tools, right? Think about it, do magical tools cost money? Do your daily necessities cost money? Yes, they do.”
Huòhuò understood. So that’s it.
Indeed, the small flags she used for exorcism were very expensive, according to Master Crow.
“Huòhuò understands! Huòhuò will work hard to hand out flyers!”
Hutao showed a pleased expression.
“Good, good. We still have time. Let’s go hand out flyers!”
Huòhuò held the flyers and cheered with Hutao.
“Go! Go!”
Then, Hutao and Huòhuò went door-to-door distributing flyers.
Huòhuò found it novel. At first, she was a little scared and hesitant to approach people.
After a few houses, she got used to it and became faster than Hutao.
The people of Liyue were used to it. Hutao often delivered flyers directly to their homes.
Flyers were better than unannounced house calls.
In Luofu, inside the Divine Strategist’s Mansion.
Jing Yuan was entertaining several distinguished guests.
“Long time no see, General Jing Yuan,” Huai Yan entered with Yun Li.
Jing Yuan bowed slightly.
“Long time no see, Elder Huai Yan. How have you been?”
Huai Yan laughed heartily.
“Hahaha, what can an old man like me do? I’m getting older and my body is weaker every year.”
Jing Yuan said with a smile.
“Elder Huai Yan, that’s not true. You’re still strong. You are an important pillar of the Xianzhou.”
Huai Yan said,
“Alright, alright, let’s not flatter each other. By the way, where’s General Feixiao? She hasn’t arrived yet?”
As soon as Huai Yan finished speaking, Feixiao entered the hall with Jiaqiu and Moze.
“Oh, I just arrived and heard someone mentioning me.”
Huai Yan smiled.
“It seems you can’t be talked about without appearing. General Feixiao, long time no see.”
Feixiao bowed to Huai Yan and Jing Yuan.
“Feixiao greets Elder Huai Yan and General Jing Yuan.”
Jing Yuan and Huai Yan returned the bow. Feixiao continued,
“When are we going to find Miss Bailu?”
Jing Yuan smiled.
“Let’s leave now. Everyone’s here.”
Then, Jing Yuan led the group onto the Star Skiff towards the train station.
Meanwhile, at the Returning Star Port.
Jingliu stood silently on a high place, watching two youngsters sparring below.
One was Yanqing, who couldn’t wait to learn swordsmanship from Jingliu. The other was Huai Yan’s granddaughter, Yun Li.
They encountered a group of Magma Yin soldiers along the way. During the fight, Yanqing’s sword was knocked away and picked up by Yun Li.
They happened to meet again, argued, and Yun Li refused to return the sword, leading to a fight.
Seeing the two were about to strike a decisive blow, Jingliu intervened.
Jingliu summoned her sword, appearing instantly before them, and struck each with a sword.
Yanqing and Yun Li had to change their moves to defend.
Jingliu sheathed her sword.
“Sparring is sparring. Don’t go overboard. A sword is always meant for enemies, not for your own.”
Jingliu looked at Yanqing and said,
“If you want to learn swordsmanship, come over.”
Yanqing followed Jingliu.
Seeing this, Yun Li followed out of curiosity.
Although Jingliu only used one sword strike, Yun Li recognized her strength from it.
Strong! Very strong! A true master swordsman!
Jingliu took Yanqing to the reservoir.
Yanqing frowned slightly seeing Yun Li following.
“What are you following for?”
Yun Li snorted.
“I can go wherever I want. None of your business.”
Yanqing said sternly,
“I’m learning swordsmanship. Are you trying to steal the techniques?”
Yun Li was about to retort but then reconsidered.
If Yanqing was learning swordsmanship from this master, she shouldn’t be here.
At that moment, Jingliu spoke.
“It’s fine. My swordsmanship, if you wish to learn it, I will teach you.”
Yun Li was delighted.
“Really? Can I learn swordsmanship from you?”
Jingliu nodded slightly.
“Yes.”
Receiving a positive answer, Yun Li was overjoyed.
“Hmph, see? Others don’t mind, so why do you mind?”
Yanqing snorted and said nothing.
Jingliu, seeing the two quiet down, began teaching swordsmanship.
“This swordsmanship is far more profound than the swordsmanship of our Xianzhou…”
Jingliu began teaching the two swordsmanship.
This scene was witnessed by Jing Yuan, Huai Yan, and Feixiao, who were passing by on the Star Skiff.
Huai Yan’s pupils dilated upon seeing Jingliu.
“General Jing Yuan, am I not mistaken? Is that… she isn’t…?”
Jing Yuan smiled slightly.
“Don’t worry, Elder Huai Yan. Although she fell into the Magma Yin’s influence, she retained her rationality. Furthermore, she has taken the Qingling Pill. She is the test subject for the Qingling Pill.”
Huai Yan was relieved.
“That’s good! That’s great!”
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