nycdaug Chapter 479 Is the Zuber Theater for Sale?
Chapter 479 Is the Zuber Theater for Sale?
Upon hearing this, Xu Ning had a general idea of what had happened back then.
When the Little Auspicious Grass King first appeared, both the Order of the Monarchy and the people of Sumeru were quite happy.
However, something must have happened afterward that made the Church dare to ignore the deity it had welcomed back, and even deliberately downplay the influence of this successor deity in Sumeru.
If we extrapolate from this, if the Little Auspicious Grass King had not angrily abandoned Mount Sumeru, but instead continued to reside in the Pure Good Palace atop the tree canopy of Mount Sumeru despite such indifference and neglect, then his situation would have been extremely awkward.
If we think about it one step further, the Order of the Church will definitely do everything in its power to prevent us from having an audience with the Little Auspicious Grass King.
Although I completely disregard those so-called scholars, it would be irresponsible of the Liyue merchants to recklessly offend the Order of the Church and make enemies of the entire Sumeru before receiving news of Da Huang's caravan.
So, given the current situation, those who are still willing to pool their money to celebrate the birthday of Little Lucky Grass King, perhaps I can see if there's any breakthrough here, it's worthwhile to make contact with them.
"Where are these people you mentioned who are willing to hold a Flower Goddess's Birthday celebration for the Little Lucky Grass King? I'd like to meet them too."
Xu Ning asked Dina Zedai sincerely.
Dina Zede naturally wouldn't hide anything, "They're all at the Grand Bazaar. That's where the Flower Goddess Festival is still being held. I didn't even know about it until I recently met a friend there."
Dixia put down her glass. "Wait a minute, the friend you're talking about, it wouldn't happen to be that little girl, Nilu, who brought you flowers last time, would it? I saw her running out in a panic twice, like she was carrying something in her arms. What did you give her?"
Dina Zede suddenly chuckled softly, "I gave her all my savings so she could make a good start to the festival, but it wasn't enough, so I had her sell one of my dresses."
The people at the table remained silent.
No wonder this young lady, who seems to be able to afford a whole host of bodyguards and has people searching for her all over the city whenever she goes out, has to make an appointment in advance if she wants to reciprocate a meal. It turns out that she donated all her pocket money to the Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival.
However, it's a bit too much to go so far as to sell even the dress.
While pouring wine for Dixia, Xu Ning asked in a low voice, "By the way, was Dina Zede tricked by that little girl?"
Dixia smiled and said, "I've met that girl. She speaks softly and shouldn't do something like this."
“I just happen to be thinking of seeing how the Sumeru people prepare for the Flower Goddess’s Birthday Festival. I can show you what they’ve done with the money they’ve taken from Dina Zede. If it’s really not enough, I can also provide some financial assistance.”
Dina Zede, who had just noticed Xu Ning's enthusiasm for the Flower Goddess Festival, naturally wouldn't miss Xu Ning's words.
“Nelu would be so happy to know that the Little Lucky Grass King has more admirers. Besides, I sneaked out today because I made an appointment with Nilu to go see how the preparations for the Grand Bazaar are going. We can go together…”
Dixia immediately interrupted Dina Zede's enthusiastic speech, "Miss, you've already run quite a distance. Walking through the Grand Bazaar again will take a toll on your body."
"I just drank Xu Ning's wine, and now I feel like I have inexhaustible energy. I can walk there by myself without any problem."
Seeing that Dina Zede was almost jumping up and down to prove herself, Xu Ning quickly reached out to stop her irrational behavior.
"My wine isn't that magical. You're sick, so please don't do anything reckless."
"Alright, I'll carry you there on my back, so I don't have to explain to the master when we get home."
Xu Ning quickly stopped Dixia's irrational behavior, saying, "It feels really strange that you're carrying Dina Zede on your back while I and Kong are on either side of you."
“If you know the way to the Grand Bazaar, Dina Zede can rest in my cave for a while, and then come out when we get to the Grand Bazaar.”
Under Dixia's surprised gaze, Xu Ning led Dina Zedai into the Hidden Dust Cave.
After settling the bill with bar owner Lambad, Xu Ning, holding Aji's hand, followed Dixia towards the Grand Bazaar, leaving Lambad heartbroken over the barely touched, cold-soaked snake wine.
The Grand Bazaar, meaning the Great Market, is different from the Treasure Merchant Street on the upper level of Mount Sumeru; it is located in the tree hollow below Mount Sumeru.
Fortunately, the place is spacious and densely populated. Although the people here generally do not seem as wealthy as the Sumerians in the upper districts, they are like the residents of Tiger Rock in Liyue, with more human touch that the upper districts lack.
Upon arriving here, Xu Ning summoned Dina Zedai from the cave.
"It's so beautiful inside, it feels like another world. And that little girl even showed me the water screen, so I could see everything you were doing. It was like... like sitting there and accompanying you through the whole thing."
"Look, the Zuber Theater is just ahead. Let's go find Nilu."
Under Dina Zede's guidance, Xu Ning finally realized that the dilapidated and simple shed by the roadside was actually the main venue for the Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival.
Despite the dilapidated state of the place, Xu Ning saw several people busily setting things up, their expressions filled with earnest joy, seemingly enthusiastic and expectant about what they were doing.
Pedestrians passing by would occasionally glance in that direction, as if they were also waiting for the theater to be completed and for performances to begin.
“According to Dina Zede, the Flower Goddess Festival has now been held entirely to celebrate the birthday of the Little Lucky Grass King. So, all the people in the Grand Bazaar are believers of the Little Lucky Grass King. This is completely different from the many people on the ground who ignore the Little Lucky Grass King. Why is this happening?”
Dixia shrugged and said, "You've asked the wrong person. I'm not one of the locals. I grew up in the desert and only believe in my own strength."
When Xu Ning came, he had done some research on Sumeru.
This country is divided into two parts by a wall: a rainforest and a desert. On one side are the wealthy scholars of Mount Sumeru who pursue wisdom, while on the other side are the barren desert mercenaries who struggle to survive.
The two exchanged a few casual words when Dina Zede walked over with a red-haired girl dressed like a little flower girl, smiling.
Dixia noticed that Dina Zede had never seemed so happy, and couldn't help but feel a little glad that she hadn't forced her mistress to come home.
“You’ve helped me and Miss a lot today, and I’ve never seen her so happy. Desert people are clear about their grudges and repay kindness. As for your wish to see the Little Lucky Grass King, I’ll have my brothers try to find out. We’ll let you know as soon as we find out.”
Kong quickly thanked Dixia.
Xu Ning smiled and waved his hand, telling Dixia not to take it too seriously. After all, he had already figured out how to contact the Little Lucky Grass King.
So when Dina Zede and Nilu walked up to Xu Ning, Xu Ning smiled and asked the little flower girl, "Does the owner here have any plans to sell this theater?"