"Okay, you guys come with me."
Kong was confused: "Aren't we still waiting for Captain Beidou?"
"Sister Beidou is not in Liyue Port."
Keqing boarded the boat: "Although Southern Cross is still in the port, Sister Beidou took Xu Liushi and the others out to sea. It seems that they saw something overseas in Yunlai."
"Salvage it as soon as possible. After it is salvaged, it will be brought to the staff of the secret warehouse to analyze the ingredients."
Kong held Paimon in his arms, stretched out his other hand forward, and the wind element pushed the boat quickly to the location of the boulder.
"I suddenly had the idea that maybe there would be no need for others to analyze this stone."
Kong looked at everyone and said: "I know a person who is quite accomplished in this area. Even Jie Cuixing's stone cannot compare with him."
Xingqiu was surprised: "More powerful than a stone?"
Although Shitou talks nonsense all day long, saying that his ancestors once received guidance from Emperor Yan, it can only be said to be a bit of a boast.
But Kouhe Guikehe, Shitou Jiecuixing is not large in scale, but its reputation in the industry is not small at all.
Although he often attracts a bunch of gamblers who spend a small amount of money to have fun, Shitou is a decent person and does serious business.
Kong looked strange: "Yes, he is more powerful than rocks. When it comes to research on ores, even Sanqiu may not be his opponent."
Keqing:?
Yue Haitei and the General Affairs Department have no news at all about such a talented person?
"In that case, Kong, you go and invite the ore master first. It's enough for Xingqiu and Xiangling to watch the salvage here."
You can give it a try. If your skills are solid and your age is appropriate, you can introduce the person to Huishan Hall.
Sora left first, and Paimon in his arms asked softly.
"Hey, the expert you're talking about isn't Zhongli, is it?"
Being able to surpass boss Xie Cuixing in this aspect can be said to be an advantage of experience and knowledge.
But if it can defeat Sanqiu, then only the "dead" demon god Morax can do it.
Oh, and maybe the Rock Dragon King under the Fulong Tree.
Kong nodded, and then thought about who should be responsible for reimbursing Mr. Zhongli's extra money.
Oh, one more question, this job was introduced to me by myself, so according to industry rules, he should be able to take a portion of it?
Forget it, it's better to leave this kind of thing to Keqing. He is only responsible for making connections and wait for the commission.
Two hours later——
Ke Qing looked at the elegant man drinking tea in front of her and fell into silence.
Her thoughts were a little darkened, not because the General Affairs Department and Yuehai Pavilion didn't know how to find talents, but because the person in front of her was very famous and was a celebrity that many wealthy businessmen in Liyue Port were eager to pursue.
The guest at the Purangsheng Hall is Zhongli.
The most important thing, and the reason that made Ke Qing remain silent, was that she lost to the opponent in a card game a long time ago.
Then a rather delicate landscape painting was painted on both her and Hu Tao's faces. It can only be said that they are frighteningly upright.
"I didn't expect it to be Mr. Zhong."
Ke Qing returned to the subject: "I wonder if Mr. Zhongli has noticed anything strange about this stone."
After being salvaged, the boulder was not made of that strange material, but the kind that can be seen everywhere in Liyue.
The weight is relatively normal, but it just doesn't explain why the thing can float on the sea.
"To be honest, I'm a little surprised when Yu Hengxing comes this time."
Zhongli really didn't expect that they would even find such a thing.
No, this thing does not fall into the category of being "found".
It would be better to say that it was only when the right time and harmony came together that this stone took the initiative to appear.
Keqing's eyes lit up: "Mr. Zhongli, can you see what's special about this stone?"
"Well, stones are special, but the most special thing is actually what's inside."
Zhongli said: "The ordinary color and texture, I believe even the average veteran can see the mystery, and can also use this to analyze the specific environment where the stone was once located. I will not discuss it here."
"I once read relevant records in an ancient book, which recorded some methods on how to determine the true age of stones."
It would be okay if he didn't know Zhongli's identity. As an insider of the real situation, Kong only felt that this experience was really strange.
That book couldn't have been written by some incarnation of you, Emperor Yanwang.
"Based on common rationality, the real age of the stone in front of you is over a thousand years. Just by looking at it for a moment, you can feel the completely different aura from it."
Zhongli said calmly: "It can be seen from the shape characteristics that the structure of this boulder is different from ordinary ones. Combined with the judged historical age, I can conclude that there is something else inside the boulder."
"If possible, I suggest Yu Hengxing place this stone at the main venue of the cooking competition and use it as a commemorative symbol."
Keqing listened to the judgment about the stone itself, but was a little unsure about the final proposal.
The time is indeed consistent, and it is more in line with Liyue's cultural system to use a huge stone that appeared out of nowhere as a symbol.
But I always felt like something was wrong.
Keqing had a vague feeling that Mr. Zhongli in front of him seemed to be giving some guidance intentionally or unintentionally.
It was as if the other party knew for sure what was inside the stone.
Wait a moment.
I heard that the guest in front of me has a good relationship with Sanqiu?
Keqing seemed to understand why the other party wanted to use this stone as a symbol.
As we all know, these guys who play metaphysics especially like to play tricks and give away tips.
"I don't know anything about liking you, I can only do it step by step according to my method"
That's pretty much what it means. Is it possible that Mr. Zhongli is also playing this trick?
Ke Qing said directly: "Mr. Zhongli, you should know what is in this. Can you tell us directly."
As expected, the blessings from the destiny star almost all focus on spiritual genius.
Zhongli smiled slightly: "Don't say it, don't say it."
Keqing's face darkened, and she finally confirmed her guess, but she was still very unhappy.
Can't these people talk normally?
"I know Yu Hengxing has concerns, but it's really because there is no other way."
"I can only feel that the thing inside is related to a very majestic mysterious power. If you want to see its true appearance, it may require the joint efforts of everyone in Liyue."
Keqing understands this.
"Similar to the way we helped the Great Sage Conquering Demons during the Hai Lantern Festival?"
The Seven Stars will also evolve with the passage of time and events. Although they may not be able to fully utilize their wish power, it does not mean that they do not understand anything.
"As far as universal reason is concerned, that's exactly what it is."
"It's just that this is just a huge stone. Without knowing whether the content inside is intelligent, it cannot actively integrate with the power of the people of Liyue."
"So, times like this require a good reason."
Ke Qing thoughtfully thanked her and left, leaving a full bill.
There is no plot of "throwing out a check and writing it on your own", mainly because this is official business, and you have to write a report after you go back, so you can't decide the amount of compensation you want.
After Keqing left, Kong asked.
"Mr. Zhongli, you must know what's inside. Tell me how it goes."
Although Zhongli just explained it seriously and tried hard to find a reason.
But all the words Sora heard turned into the word "nonsense" arranged neatly.
