Opening 6
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Two days after catching up with Ganyu and Keqing, Lucius and Paimon arrive at Yujing Terrace, having heard rumours of the rebuilding of the Jade Chamber.
Paimon: Paimon didn't think that Ningguang would go along with the rebuilding of the Jade Chamber that quickly!
Lucius: It does mean a lot to her, so I'm not that surprised. And besides, three and a half months is a long time, Paimon.
Paimon: Hm, that's fair enough. As they stand amongst the crowd of merchants, they see Ningguang up at the front with her three secretaries.
Ningguang: I have gathered everyone here today to make an important announcement. Perhaps some of you will have heard the news already. I am, in fact, planning to rebuild the Jade Chamber.
Hongfei: Rebuild the Jade Chamber? That's a huge project...
Changgui: So the rumors are true. No wonder the price of building materials has gone up so much lately.
Zhicheng: The Jade Chamber means a lot to Lady Ningguang. Getting involved in this would be a huge opportunity...
Hongfei: Lady Ningguang, is there any way we can be of service?
Ningguang: Patience. Since the news made it out a few days ago, I have already had many people contacting me to declare an interest in joining the project. Nevertheless, I do have a few matters I should like to entrust to you here today.
Ningguang: The building site has been chosen, and most of the materials have been assembled. Three key items are, however, still outstanding. They are as follows: Sunset Vermillionite, Wonder Cores, and Adepti Sigils.
Changgui: Uh... Excuse my ignorance, Lady Ningguang. I'm familiar enough with Plaustrite, but I've never even heard of those other two.
Ningguang: Only sufficiently large pieces of Plaustrite — or specifically, Vermillionite — may earn themselves the "Sunset" moniker. This stone is what allows the Jade Chamber to float. Wonder Cores, meanwhile, are the central components of the mechanical structure of the Jade Chamber.
Ningguang: Adepti Sigils serve as a means of integrating the mechanical devices with adepti art. They are as indispensable as the mechanical core itself. Although these three items are rare, I trust that with your connections and capabilities, procuring them will not be a question of "if," but of "when."
Ningguang: I take the saying "Time is money" more seriously than most. Efficiency is everything. I will pay a generous price for the materials that you find, and in addition, the first three people who collect all the materials will have the opportunity to ask me a question. You may ask me anything, and I will give you an honest answer. I trust that this means of compensation will be to everyone's satisfaction.
Changgui: These things won't be easy to get hold of, but if it means a chance to get some inside information on Liyue Harbor's development plan for next year...
Zhicheng: Then it's the deal of a lifetime. Information from Lady Ningguang is priceless. Whoever gets to it first takes the market...
Hongfei: Haha, what a coincidence! I won't divulge too much, but I heard some murmurings about some Plaustrite just the other day. So excuse me, all, but I have some business to do!
Hongei leaves immediately, as the others also follow suit, leaving just Lucius and Paimon, who catches Ningguang's attention.
Ningguang: So you heard my announcement, did you? What do you think? Interested?
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