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    Star Rail, My Little Shop on the Train 42

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    Chapter 42, Zhong Li: Swallowing a Golden Pill

    After dealing with the surprise attack from the world-splitting monsters, Broniya put away her rifle and breathed a sigh of relief. The world-splitting erosion here was severe; they’d even encountered elite units among the illusory soldiers, the Windraisers.

    “Is everyone alright?”

    Only Seele and Dan Heng responded.

    Broniya looked around and saw Xing and March 7th beside a luxurious treasure chest, looking excited.

    “March, we struck gold! This chest actually has 30 Star Crystals!” Xing excitedly showed off the 30 Star Crystals in his hand.

    March 7th said, “There are 30 in total, and there are five of us, so six each. This chest is something we all worked hard to get.”

    Hearing this, Xing distributed the Star Crystals to Dan Heng and Seele. After a moment’s thought, he took out six and handed them to Broniya.

    “Here, for you.”

    Broniya glanced at the Star Crystals. With so much loot in the chest, why did Xing only take these? These were the least valuable items.

    “I don’t need them, you keep them.”

    Xing chuckled, quickly stuffing the six Star Crystals intended for Broniya into his bag.

    “Heh, if you don’t want them, they’re mine!”

    Seele, March 7th, and Dan Heng all looked at Broniya in disbelief. However, remembering that Broniya didn’t know about Ye Yun’s shop, they weren’t too surprised.

    March 7th silently shook her head. She anticipated Broniya’s regret later. She inexplicably looked forward to Broniya’s expression then; it would surely be spectacular.

    Next, the group continued forward to the orphanage, where they found a lot of medical supplies. In the original plot, Clara had taken all the supplies. Now, since the Mechanical Village didn’t lack these supplies, most of them remained.

    Here, Broniya also remembered her past. She had once been a resident of the orphanage, before being taken away by Cocolia to the Upper City.

    Seele and Broniya had a private chat, clearing the air between them and becoming friends. Xing, March 7th, and Dan Heng also chose to let go of their grievances with Broniya.

    Upon reflection, Broniya hadn’t really done anything wrong. From her perspective, she was simply following orders. The one truly trying to harm the three of them was Cocolia, that wicked woman.

    Half an hour later, the five of them returned to Pan Rock Town with the collected medical supplies. After handing over the supplies, they discussed the Star Core.

    March 7th looked at the others.

    “So, when are we going to deal with the Star Core?”

    Dan Heng said, “The sooner the better. This can’t be delayed.”

    Xing checked the time.

    “How about tomorrow?”

    They exchanged glances and agreed. Then, they went to the hotel to rest.

    Time passed quickly, and the next day arrived.

    On the train, inside Ye Yun’s shop.

    Pam had prepared breakfast. Ye Yun, Jizi, Welt, and the three little ones sat around a long table, eating. Clara ate breakfast while reading a book. For the past two days, she’d been studying mechanical knowledge with Welt and Jizi. Klee and Hocus drank porridge heartily using their children’s tableware.

    Suddenly, the watch on Jizi’s wrist vibrated. She checked it, her expression surprised.

    “The spatial readings from Yaliluo IV are abnormal. The Star Core’s activity is intensifying.”

    Hearing this, Welt worried about Xing, March 7th, and Dan Heng, still in Belobog.

    “Should I go?”

    Jizi smiled. “No, this is Xing’s pioneering journey. We can provide at most some outside support.”

    At that moment, Ye Yun heard a notification in his mind.

    【Zhong Li requests to enter the shop!】
    【Zhong Li requests to enter the shop!】
    【Zhong Li requests to enter the shop!】

    Ye Yun was surprised. Zhong Li? How did he get here? Wasn’t Lumine still in Mondstadt? Oh, right, Venti. It must be this guy who called him.

    Immediately, Ye Yun accepted Zhong Li’s request.

    The next second, the teleportation gate was pushed open, and Venti and Zhong Li emerged.

    Seeing Ye Yun and the others eating, Venti, ever familiar, walked to the table and sat down.

    “Hey, everyone’s eating. Let me see what you’re having.”

    Ye Yun rolled his eyes at Venti, who was eyeing their food. This old man was incredibly shameless.

    “There’s more porridge in the kitchen. Get a bowl if you want some.”

    Venti chuckled and dashed into the kitchen to get himself some porridge.

    Ye Yun then turned to Zhong Li.

    “Hello, what’s your name, friend?”

    Zhong Li shifted his gaze from the surroundings to Ye Yun.

    “Hello, I am Zhong Li, a guest lecturer at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in Liyue.”

    Ye Yun gestured for Zhong Li to sit down.

    “Hello, I’m Ye Yun. Sit down and let’s talk.”

    Zhong Li nodded slightly and sat down at the table, looking at Ye Yun.

    “I heard from Barbatos that you sell items from various worlds. May I take a look?”

    Ye Yun nodded in agreement.

    “Of course. Don’t worry, Mr. Zhong Li. You haven’t eaten yet, have you? Let’s have a meal together?”

    Zhong Li nodded slightly.

    “I’ll follow your lead.”

    Ye Yun then shouted to Venti in the kitchen.

    “Venti, bring a bowl for Zhong Li too.”

    Venti turned his head, agreeing.

    A few minutes later, Venti brought the porridge to the table.

    “Old man, here’s yours.” Venti placed Zhong Li’s porridge in front of him.

    Welt was puzzled by Venti’s address to Zhong Li.

    “Old man? If I’m not mistaken, Venti, you’ve lived for over a thousand years, haven’t you?”

    Venti took a spoonful of porridge and enjoyed it.

    “Ah~ A bowl of porridge after a hangover is so comfortable~”

    After savoring it, Venti replied, “Yes, so?”

    Welt looked at Zhong Li.

    “Then, Mr. Zhong Li’s age…”

    Venti understood.

    “The old man’s lived much longer than me, at least a few thousand years.”

    Welt and Jizi were shocked.

    “What! Thousands of years!”

    Zhong Li didn’t deny it.

    “Yes, roughly.”

    Jizi was astonished. “In our world, long-lived beings suffer certain curses, like the Xianzhou’s Mo Yin body, which worsens with age, making it easier to succumb.”

    Zhong Li said, “I also have one. But mine is a type of erosion that causes memory loss and loss of rationality.”

    Hearing this, Ye Yun suddenly remembered an item he’d seen while browsing the shop.

    【Item: Qing Ling Dan (Clarity Pill)
    Function: Enhances the user’s rationality, reducing the chance of going insane.
    Price: 2000 Star Coins】

    Ye Yun bought one directly. Given Zhong Li’s identity, he didn’t have to worry about Zhong Li not being able to pay.

    “Zhong Li, look at this. A Clarity Pill, it should help you.”

    Zhong Li looked at the Qing Ling Dan in Ye Yun’s hand.

    “Is that true?”

    Ye Yun nodded.

    “Of course it’s true. If it doesn’t work, I won’t charge you.”

    Zhong Li took the Qing Ling Dan and swallowed it in front of everyone.

    (Chapter End)

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