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Doctor Baizhu rushed through the guesthouse.

Qiqi hastily followed behind him carrying a bag of supplies. Her purple hat nearly falling off her head.

Baizhu threw open the doors to Aether and Paimon's temporary living space.
Ganyu was hovering over Aether, who was struggling to keep awake.

Aether looked ill, his eyes were a bit puffy.
He seemed overworked and tired.

Ganyu looked at the doctor who entered the room, his green hair was a bit ruffled.

Ganyu had pleading eyes, Baizhu spoke up, "Lady Ganyu, do you mind leaving while I conduct my analysis."

Ganyu hesitantly left the room, Baizhu looked back at Aether.

"Qiqi, fetch me several urban herbs to relieve a fever and possible allergies. There are pain killers in the purple bottle inside the bag. Can you please hand it to me?"
Qiqi repeats the sentences a few times.

She reaches inside the bag, pulling out a purple bottle. She hands it to Baizhu, Baizhu sits Aether up. Making Aether drink the medicine.

Qiqi waddles away to go fetch herbs. Baizhu examines the more stable traveler. His breathing is rigid, and he won't wake up.

Baizhu notes this, he quickly calls for Mei Xing.

"Mei Xing, where do you keep your painkillers in this house."
Baizhu looks at the staff member, who seems anxious.

"Sir, I am sorry to say but we were robbed of our medical items due to a recent incident."
Mei Xing stated.

Baizhu curled his fist into a ball.
"Please fetch lady Ganyu and Qiqi."
Mei Xing nodded before exiting the room.

Baizhu sighed, "Tut-tut-tut, what a bothersome trouble we have on our hands."
He looked back at the sleeping male.

"Perhaps we can make good use of this."

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Xiao was purging spirits before he ran into Qiqi. Qiqi was hastily picking up an assortment of medicines and pain relievers.

"Qiqi remembered...herbs...and...bring herbs to..."
Qiqi's voice trailed off.

Xiao gave a look of understanding to Qiqi.
"Would you like me to accompany you to Bubu pharmacy?"
Xiao asked slowly.

She nodded as if it were a command.
"Qiqi thinks...Oh."
Qiqi stopped talking, instead pulling out a piece of paper.

She signals for Xiao to open his hand. Qiqi puts the small paper in his hand.

"Qiqi knows she is supposed to give that to..."
Qiqi's voice trailed off once again.

Xiao eyed Qiqi curiously before unfolding the piece of paper.
It was written in scribbles so Xiao could barely read it.

我没有painkiller
药。
Give

Xiao looked up at Qiqi, "Qiqi these are written in different languages in Teyvat. Can you read it to me?"

Qiqi nods, clearing her throat.
"No more painkillers, get herbs, give."
Qiqi clears up the miscommunication.

"Qiqi!" Ganyu yelled, running towards them. Ganyu seems to be in a hurry and in panic.

"Good morning Vigilant Yaksha."
Ganyu greeted, out of breath.

"Adeptus Xiao is fine."
Xiao sneers, Ganyu just nods before looking at Qiqi.

"Qiqi we need to hurry. Let's go."
Ganyu hoists Qiqi onto her side, picking up Qiqi's bag and swinging it around her shoulder.

Xiao watched in silence and the half adeptus took Qiqi to archons know where.

These mortals have no respect.
Xiao hissed under his breath, disappearing into the wind.

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"Dr. Baizhu, is the traveler of good health?!"
Ganyu asked, panic infused with her voice.

Baizhu looked at Ganyu, then at Qiqi.
Qiqi slowly crawled off of Ganyu and handed Baizhu the herbs she had collected.

Baizhu cracked his knuckles before continuing. He threw the herbs into a small bowl. His snake slithered onto the bowl, observing the mixture to be created.

Baizhu spilled the mixture into a small vile.

"This is a temporary reliever, his fever and other symptoms will be gotten rid off."
Baizhu explained, handing the small vile to Ganyu.

"Temporary?"
Ganyu questioned.

Baizhu picked up his supplies, and began to lead Qiqi out of the room.

"What do you mean by temporary doctor?"
Ganyu asked, sounding a bit more demanding.

"The essence of the bottle is not enough to completely destroy the Adepti's karma. It best you seek out someone more skilled in supernaturals rather than herbalists."
Baizhu and Qiqi left the room.

Leaving a confused and worried Ganyu.

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