I opened a shop on the Astral Train-Chapter 38

Welt, Kevin, and March 7th hurriedly drew their weapons and rushed forward.

Turning the corner, they spotted several Demon Yin Body soldiers, their forms tangled with vines and branches, surrounding a Cloud Knight. Without hesitation, the trio sprang into action.

Kevin brandished the Judgment of Shamash and in a flash, he was upon the enemies. His blade sliced through the air, leaving no room for resistance—the Demon Yin Body soldiers fell instantly.

The Cloud Knight Yanqing, breathed a sigh of relief as the danger passed.

Welt stepped closer, scanning the fallen bodies of the Cloud Knights and the Demon Yin soldiers. "What happened here?"

Yanqing steadied himself before replying, "These were agents of the Medicine King's secret faction. They were planning an attack on Beacon Harbor. Thank you for intervening. Judging by your attire, you're not from Xianzhou, are you?"

Welt nodded. "No, we're members of the Astral Express."

At the mention of the nameless travelers, Yanqing's tense posture eased. "Ah, so you're the fabled Nameless. Welcome to the Luofu Immortal Boat. However, I must warn you—Luofu has been in turmoil lately. If you came for leisure, you might have chosen the worst possible time."

March 7th shook her head. "We heard about the star core explosion. We're here to help."

Yanqing sighed. "True to your reputation—always willing to lend a hand. Our main force is ahead. Let's move to a safer location."

The trio agreed and followed Yanqing toward the station. Along the way, more Demon Yin Body soldiers ambushed them, but Kevin swiftly cut them down with his sword, leaving little time for resistance.

Upon reaching the station, the sight before them was horrific. The area had been completely overrun—fallen Cloud Knights and Demon Yin soldiers littered the ground, painting a gruesome scene of carnage and bloodshed.

Then, a cry for help rang out from within the station. Without hesitation, the four of them sprinted toward the source.

They arrived to find another group of Demon Yin soldiers, this time surrounding a cluster of Cloud Knights. At the center of the group stood a fox woman, guarded desperately by her allies.

Upon seeing Kevin and the others, she immediately called out, "What are you waiting for? Help us!"

The trio wasted no time, engaging in battle and swiftly dispatching the enemies. Once the last Demon Yin soldier fell, the fox woman let out a relieved sigh and gave a graceful bow.

"I am Sushang. Thank you for your assistance. May I ask for your names?"

March 7th grinned. "I'm March 7th."

Just as she was about to introduce the others, Kevin interrupted, grinning. "Call me the Galactic Fireman."

March 7th groaned. He was at it again. She made a mental note—once this mission was over, she was taking him to Black Tower to get his head examined.

Sushang chuckled behind her hand. "You're quite amusing, Fireman. This place is dangerous—please, follow me. I'll take you to safety."

—

Meanwhile, aboard the Astral Express, Jean and Lisa had once again returned to Yuri's shop, prepared for another round of shopping.

Over the past few weeks, the Knights had worked tirelessly, successfully gathering 2,000 Primogems. These could now be exchanged for 20,000 Stellar Jade.

This time, Jean had one goal—to purchase something that would boost Mondstadt's economy.

The Wind Spirit Technique was already being practiced by nearly 100 selected knights, though progress was slow. At their current level, they could only manipulate small amounts of wind energy. Jean and Lisa had agreed that purchasing another combat technique would be premature. Instead, they needed something practical.

Taking a seat at the small bar, Lisa sipped her tea, then turned to Yuri with a knowing smile. "Yuri, we're looking for something that could help develop Mondstadt's economy. Any recommendations?"

Yuri pondered for a moment. "Mondstadt is famous for its alcohol, right? Have you considered purchasing new brewing recipes?"

Jean tapped her chin. "That's a good idea, but ingredients might be an issue. Some of the recipes might require materials we don't have in Teyvat. We'd have to cultivate them ourselves."

For example, Mondstadt's signature apple brew relied on a unique variety of apples grown only within its borders. Imported apples never quite had the same flavor.

Jean thought for a moment longer before asking, "Yuri, do you have any crops that are easy to grow, have a high survival rate, and can be used to make alcohol?"

Yuri opened the shop's interface and began searching. After a moment, he found exactly what she was looking for.

[Item: Spiritual Wheat Seeds]

Description: Wheat seeds from the world of Xianxia, infused with faint spiritual energy. Enhances the surrounding environment and promotes rapid growth.

Price: 1 Stellar Jade per pack.

[Item: Spiritual Beer Recipe]

Description: A beer brewing formula that utilizes Spiritual Wheat as a primary ingredient, along with various fruits. Long-term consumption improves physical constitution.

Price: 1,000 Stellar Jade.

Yuri displayed the items for Jean and Lisa. After reviewing them, the two exchanged a glance and nodded.

"We'll take them," Jean declared. She promptly purchased 5,000 packs of seeds. Each pack covered one acre, meaning Mondstadt would soon have 5,000 acres of Spiritual Wheat farmland.

Jean planned to establish a large-scale farm on the outskirts of Mondstadt, assigning knights to guard and oversee its development.

After making the purchase, she sent the seeds and recipe back to her office, where Kaeya and a team of knights stood ready to transport the goods.

With that settled, Jean returned to the bar, her remaining funds at 14,000 Stellar Jade.

"Anything else you'd like to buy?" Yuri asked.

Jean hesitated. "I'm not sure yet. We need more hands to carry out these projects, but manpower is currently stretched thin. Many of our knights are still on expedition."

Yuri smiled

"I understand!"

Inside the Dead Hall Internet Café, Zhongli sat at the front desk, sipping tea.

Childe walked in, glancing around before spotting Hu Tao. She was watching a horror movie on her laptop, lazily tossing potato chips into her mouth.

"Are you getting on?" Zhongli asked calmly from the front desk.

Childe blinked in confusion. "Getting on? What do you mean?"

Zhongli elaborated, "Would you like to try our services?"

Understanding dawned on Childe. "Ah, yes. I want to play."

Zhongli responded, "998 Mora for half an hour. Please wait in line over there."

Childe followed Zhongli's gaze and saw over a dozen people seated on benches, all waiting for their turn. The sight made him chuckle.

"Waiting in line? Sorry, that's not my style."

He approached one of the seated individuals. "How about 100,000 Mora for your spot?"

The man's eyes widened. That kind of deal was too good to refuse. Without hesitation, he accepted.

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With a smirk, Childe handed over the money and took the first spot in line.

The others in line didn't protest. After all, their own positions remained unchanged.

Zhongli observed Childe and silently pondered whether to proceed with handing the Gnosis over to the Cryo Archon.

Originally, he had planned to trade it to her, believing that her path could truly save Teyvat. But now, with Liyue thriving and the possibility of relocating to the Broken Iron World to terraform a new planet, he questioned the necessity of that deal.

After a brief deliberation, he decided to contact the Cryo Archon soon and cancel the transaction. Her path was uncertain, and interplanetary migration seemed far more reliable. If such a move required assistance, they would need the favor of Celestia, making it unwise to offend them.

Soon, Childe took his seat and began playing. On the recommendation of another guest, he started a game called Meteor Butterfly Sword.

At first, he found it easy—too easy. But as he progressed past the tutorial, he encountered a much tougher challenge.

The AI enemies fought back aggressively, forcing him to take the game seriously.

Childe leaned forward, gripping the mouse tightly. "Alright, now we're talking. Time to get serious."

—

Meanwhile, aboard the Astral Express, Dan Heng sat in the library, staring at a book he couldn't focus on. Every few minutes, his eyes drifted to the window, his thoughts elsewhere.

After another failed attempt to read, he sighed and closed the book. He couldn't take it anymore.

Leaving the library, he wandered into Yuri's shop, where Yuri and the three little ones—Klee, Hook, and Diona—were watching cartoons on a large screen.

Yuri, lying lazily on the sofa, grinned when he noticed Dan Heng's expression. "What's with the long face?"

Dan Heng hesitated before replying, "Nothing."

Yuri smirked. "Yeah, right. If you're that distracted, just go. Rios and I have things under control here. If you don't settle this, it'll keep eating at you."

Dan Heng considered this for a moment before nodding. Without another word, he turned and left the shop.

Yuri chuckled. "Didn't say anything, but his actions speak loud enough."

Just then, Klee tugged at Yuri's sleeve. "Yuri~ Can we go out and play?"

Yuri looked down at her bright, expectant eyes. How could he say no to that?

He smiled and ruffled her hair. "Of course! Let's go."

The three little ones cheered, jumping off the sofa to grab their shoes.

Yuri glanced over at Noelle, who was tending the bar. "I'll leave the shop to you. We're heading out."

Noelle nodded. "Leave it to me."

Yuri then turned to Rios. "Keep an eye on the train. If anything happens and you can't handle it, take everyone and retreat. Got it?"

Rios gave a small bow. "Understood."

With everything arranged, Yuri led the three little ones off the train, setting off for Luofu.