"Right... I just remembered something. Teyvat said you're a 'toy salesman,' what's that about? Aren't you a Fatui Harbinger...?"
"Ahem... Hmm... Ah! You mean that..."
Seeing that Paimon was about to expose his identity, Childe immediately interrupted.
"Shush... Because in a child's eyes, selling toys is the most enviable job, right? And, I don't want my family to be exposed to the... dark side of the Fatui or Snezhnaya."
Childe moved beside Feng Yi and the others, speaking softly.
"Although my older siblings already know I'm serving Her Majesty the Tsaritsa, in the eyes of my youngest brother... ahem, I'm still Snezhnaya's most outstanding overseas toy salesman, temporarily affiliated with the 'Toy Research Institute' of the Liyue branch!"
As he said the latter half, Childe turned to Teyvat, his voice loud and proud.
"That's right, that's right! My brother is super amazing! He's a good partner to the Ruin Guard!"
Teyvat looked up at him with admiration. Having a brother who was a toy salesman was truly magnificent.
"Please cooperate with me in front of Teyvat on this matter. I'll treat you to a meal afterward, please, please..."
Childe quietly pleaded with Feng Yi and the others.
"Don't worry, we're best at putting on a show. However, when it comes to performance fees, that's a separate matter..."
Paimon: Cooperation is fine, but you have to pay extra!
Childe smiled and nodded in agreement. It wasn't a big deal to convert the cost of a meal into cash.
"Oh right, Miss Ekaterina, regarding the payment, I'll be heading out right away."
Childe almost forgot about his Fatui colleague who had been observing the entire scene.
"But we were just talking about asking 'Master' Childe to help with debts...? This is a bit..."
Ekaterina thought: I've eaten such a huge melon, am I going to be silenced?
"A bet is a bet. Since I lost the bet to that debt collector, I might as well stretch my legs."
"Is brother going to sell toys?"
"That's right. Although I'd love to spend more time with Teyvat, I have work to do. It's better if your escorts stay with you, isn't it?"
Childe indicated that what he was about to do was violent and bloody, and children shouldn't see it.
"Wait, babysitting isn't included in our agreement! Unless you add this much more!"
Paimon chuckled and held up two fingers.
Two hundred thousand Mora was not a small sum.
"Two million Mora? Deal!"
Childe nodded without a second thought.
It was too good a deal to hire people as capable as Feng Yi and Lumine to babysit for two million Mora!
Take him, for example. A day of bodyguard work for a major figure in Snezhnaya would cost at least ten million Mora in protection fees, not to mention Feng Yi and Lumine, who were even stronger than him.
He was making a huge profit!
"Two... Two million Mora? Yes, that's right! Two million Mora!"
Paimon thought: Aren't we going to win big on this one?!
"Mhm! Teyvat likes being with good brothers and sisters, and we made a pinky promise to take care of Teyvat!"
Teyvat also liked this arrangement.
"I'll trouble you all. This money is for your activities and not included in the later reward. Please take Teyvat around Liyue. If you encounter any unavoidable situations, find me by the river near Qingxu Pool. See you!"
With that, Childe patted Teyvat's small head and turned to leave the Northland Bank.
Feng Yi weighed the Mora pouch in his hand. It was at least five hundred thousand Mora, truly generous.
"Where should we go first? Where, where?"
After leaving the Northland Bank, Teyvat was very curious about this mysterious land rumored among sailors and couldn't wait to explore.
"How about... we visit the toy stall first?"
Paimon suggested.
The toy stalls in Liyue were completely different from those in Snezhnaya, appearing much more delicate and exquisite, with a dazzling array that Teyvat could barely take in.
"Huh? Those colorful things with wings are..."
"They're kites, a toy that Liyue children love."
Paimon explained for him.
"What a rare little customer. Judging by your attire, are you from Snezhnaya?"
Ashan Po, the owner of the toy stall, greeted them with a hearty laugh.
"Hehe, that's right. How do you play with this thing called a kite, Grandma?"
"When there's wind, you hold the string, and it can fly up into the sky, very, very high."
"Wow... That's amazing. Do you have any kites shaped like Ruin Guards?"
Teyvat's eyes lit up. A flying Ruin Guard would surely be interesting.
"A Ruin Guard is..."
Ashan Po was confused.
"Grandma, a Ruin Guard is a Ruin Guard outside the city. I remember you can do custom orders here, right?"
Feng Yi stepped forward to explain. He had commissioned items from Ashan Po before when he came with Zhongli for the 'Rite of Descension' and had confidence in her craftsmanship.
"That's right, if you want a custom order, you'll need to prepare a drawing beforehand..."
"This is a drawing of a Ruin Guard I made myself. I always carry it with me. Grandma, can you see if it's okay?"
"This... I can probably make it, but custom orders are very expensive, so please be prepared for the cost."
Ashan Po was no ordinary person. Seeing the custom drawing of a Ruin Guard, she wasn't surprised at all. However, Teyvat hesitated when he heard about the high cost.
"It's okay, Teyvat. We have plenty of funds for our activities, we can definitely afford it."
Feng Yi said with a smile. Even if their budget ran out, they could always request an advance from the Northland Bank under Childe's name. Since it wasn't using Childe's own money but that of a 'rich person,' Feng Yi didn't feel any heartache.
Considering this, Ashan Po asked for 15,000 Mora, but Feng Yi didn't bargain at all. He even added another 5,000 Mora for expedited service.
After agreeing on a time to pick up the kite, Feng Yi continued to stroll through the streets of Liyue with Teyvat.
When they passed by Wanmin Restaurant, he planned to let Teyvat try some of Liyue's famous local delicacies.
"Yo, little brother Feng Yi, long time no see. What would you like to eat?"
Chef Mao, busy at work, greeted Feng Yi warmly upon seeing him.
"Huh? This restaurant smells very pungent... Ugh, cough, cough..."
It was the first time Teyvat had smelled such a strong, acrid odor, and his eyes teared up.
"A pungent smell? Haha, you're referring to the aroma of our Wanmin Restaurant's most prized spicy ingredients, aren't you?"
Chef Mao noticed that the child was not from Liyue and explained. For a true Liyue food connoisseur, this aroma alone was enough to make them eat three bowls of rice!