After listening to the old dean's account of his past,

Wang Daoyi was a little silent,

It's not because the story of the old dean's cliff fall is a bit bloody,

It was because of the information revealed by the old dean that Wang Daoyi was a little shocked, and even. Some shuddered.

When he saw gods such as the Tree King, the Kao and the Thunderbolt Truth, he could calculate what would happen hundreds of years later, and he just sighed that the wisdom of these gods was too terrifying.

And now, this terrible calculation has befallen him, and he realizes how terrible these gods who can see through the future are.

During the Daedric War, Ishalo had foreseen things in the future, and even. He may have seen the current royal road one a thousand years ago, so He laid everything out with ease.

Leave your pendulum to Barbatos,

Leave a little aura of your own in the Yuanxia Palace,

chose the old dean to be his last patron, and gave everything to the old dean,

Then He doesn't need to do anything more,

Just wait quietly for time to flow, wait for someone who does not belong to this world to come, and then quietly watch everything happen naturally.

He stood above time and watched all stories happen. 】

I don't know why, Wang Daoyi felt a chill, and his fear of the Heavenly Ruling became stronger and stronger.

Istarus is just the ruler of time among the four heavenly consuls, and it can take a thousand years to lay out, to wait,

So, as the creator of the four heavenly rulers, how terrifying would it be that the primordial throne could be the existence of today's reason?

The layout of Ishalo needs to stand in the history of thousands of years to see clearly,

And how far away should the layout of this primordial throne be seen from a distant perspective?

I keep thinking in my heart,

In reality, Wang Daoyi was not stunned,

Instead, he looked at the old dean who was getting older, looked at the other party's older face, and felt the breath of the other party's twilight, Wang Daoyi felt a little embarrassed in his heart.

Perhaps the old dean thought all his life that Ishtarus was his lord and the most important existence in his life.

But perhaps in Ishtarlu's eyes, the old dean is just an ordinary [person], just an ordinary [person] like all the [people] who are loved by Ishtarus.

It's just that the old dean met Ishtaru who had ideas at the right time.

That's why there is now a millennium of waiting.

With a slight sigh in his heart, Wang Daoyi said, "Your life is passing. ”

Low EQ: You're going to die.

High Emotional Intelligence: Your life is ticking.

"Yes, my mission has been completed, naturally there is no need to continue to live, my family, my friends, my comrades-in-arms have long passed away for a thousand years, this thousand years, I have been left alone in this world, I have long been a little tired of death. It's my best home. ”

The old dean's tone was very relaxed, and it seemed that not only was he not afraid of the arrival of death, but he was looking forward to it.

Wang Daoyi was silent for a while, and then spoke again: "How much time is left, do you need me to do anything?" ”

“.”

The old dean was also silent for a while, as if he was thinking about something, and finally sighed: "Alas~ You don't have to do anything, help me tell the little girl in the Dead Hall, it's okay to go here in three days." ”

His last strength, no more, no less, was enough to support him for another three days.

"Okay."

Wang Daoyi didn't say anything, just agreed.

This is the old dean's own choice, thousands of years, the loss of family, friends, comrades-in-arms, and all good memories, even the demon god will be worn out, not to mention that the old dean is just a mortal.

He has been able to hold on to this day entirely out of faith in Ishtarus,

Now the last task given to him by Istaru has been completed.

Calmly waiting for death to come was the old dean's last choice.

Standing up, the platform dissipated,

With a slight salute to the old dean who closed his eyes and stopped talking, Wang Daoyi left the small courtyard.

Leaving the Tongwen Academy,

While thinking about Ishtarus's thousand-year-old plan, he walked towards the hall with a steady pace.

Since he promised the old dean to let Hu Tao go to handle his affairs in three days,

Now he's on the Crimson Cloud Slope again,

It's better to choose a day than to hit the day, so let's go and notify now.

Coming to the Hall of the Dead,

happened to meet Hall Master Hu pulling Zhongli, as if he was preaching something,

When I got closer, I heard Master Hu whispering: "Zhongli, Zhongli, why are you spending money again, you said that you bought some strange materials, saying that they were for ceremonies, and I didn't care, but those sent this morning, what antique calligraphy and paintings, fine porcelain, can this be for ceremonies?" If you spend money like this again, your money will be deducted until thirty years later. ”

"The hall master taught me a lesson, but it is not an ordinary antique calligraphy and painting, exquisite porcelain, that calligraphy and painting is the authentic work of Mr. Yan five hundred years ago, although I spent 1.3 million Mora to buy, but if I want to sell, there are still hundreds of thousands of Mora can be earned, in addition, the porcelain is very exquisite, it seems to be used in some new style of firing and casting technology, just 100,000 Mora to buy and collect as a treasure, will not lose."

Although Hu Tao looked very angry, Zhongli was still tepid, even if he seemed to be admitting his mistakes, he was actually sticking to his own ideas.

Hu Tao was angry, stretched out his hand and pointed at Zhongli: "You, you, ah, I'm so angry, you really don't know that firewood, rice, oil and salt are expensive, more than one million Mora, you say you can spend it, do you know how long I want to earn?" ”

Zhongli looked at Hu Tao with a strange expression: "But didn't the hall master also generously pay millions of Mora before?" ”

Zhongli is talking about the insurance business carried out by Hu Tao and the Adventurers' Association before, and in less than a month, it lost millions of Mora.

"Damn, I'm here to promote the business of our Afterlife Hall, it's completely different from you eating, drinking, and having fun!"

"Oh, I see." Zhongli looked suddenly enlightened, but the tone was still very flat.

Seeing that Zhongli didn't eat oil and salt, Hu Tao became more and more angry.

Wang Daoyi saw that Hu Tao was about to be on fire, and hurriedly took a few steps forward, interrupting their conversation,

"Master Hu, Mr. Zhongli, long time no see."

Hu Tao was interrupted, and turned to look at Wang Daoyi: "Ah, it's Brother Daoyi, what's the matter, what are you doing in my Death Hall?" Let's say it first, if it's looking for Zhongli, then I won't agree today, I have to educate Zhongli well. ”

"No, no, no, Hall Master Hu misunderstood." Wang Dao waved his hand again and again, looking at Hu Tao with a straight face, "I came here this time, I have something to find you from Hall Master Hu." ”

"Huh, looking for me?" Hu Tao blinked his plum eyes, revealing a hint of curiosity.

Then he turned to look at Zhongli: "Hmph, Zhongli, you go back first, I will solve the matter with Daoyi, and then teach you a good lesson." ”

Zhongli still looked indifferent, and arched his hand at Hu Tao: "Then I'll leave first." ”

Wang Daoyi and Zhongli glanced at each other, and saw the helplessness in Zhongli's eyes towards Hu Tao, and the 'thanks' for being rescued by Wang Daoyi.

After Zhongli left,

"Brother Dao, tell me, if there is something to find me." Hu Tao asked curiously, then patted his chest and made a loud voice: "As long as I can help, just ask." ”

looked at the appearance of Teyvat's first fire A sworn ticket,

Wang Daoyi talked about the old dean,

"That's right, you know the old dean of the Tongwen Academy, right?"

"Oh, I know, when my grandfather was here, he often took me to visit, but then my grandfather left, and I didn't go much."

"That old dean's life is also coming to an end, so I want to entrust you with handling his funeral."

"Oh, it's a list, no problem, no problem, just leave it to me." Hu Tao began to pat his chest again.

Wang Daoyi nodded slightly, in this regard, Hu Tao is still trustworthy, after thinking about it, Wang Daoyi continued: "In addition, the cost of the old dean's funeral, if there is any excess or insufficient, it will be recorded in my account." ”

Hearing this, Hu Tao waved his hand indifferently: "Hey, Mora is just a trivial matter, besides, Tongwen Academy is not short of money, it is the largest and most authoritative academy in Liyue, I heard that if you charge tuition fees a year, you can collect tens of millions of Mora." ”

Tens of millions of Mora? Why are tuition fees so expensive? Wang Daoyi just wanted to ask, and then he reacted, probably it was the funds of the major chambers of commerce or other rich people, so that they could send people to the academy to cultivate and study.

Skipping Mora's question, Wang Daoyi continued: "Anyway, about the old dean's funeral, what is needed, although Hall Master Hu came to me, if I am not at home, I can leave a message to Xiangling." ”

"Okay, I'll make a note of it."

"Well, the time given by the old dean is three days later, so Hall Master Hu will go to the academy in three days, and in these three days, let the old dean stay by himself for a while." Worried that Hu Tao would disturb the old dean in advance, Wang Daoyi specially reminded him.

Hu Tao glanced at Wang Daoyi and saw that Wang Daoyi was not at ease with himself: "Don't worry, rest assured, I won't bother the customer's last time." ”

"Since that's the case, then I won't stay longer, if the master of Hall Hu is in need, come to Wanmin Hall to find me."

Since his engagement to Xiangling, Wang Daoyi hasn't been back to the dock tearoom for the night for a long time, either outside, or back to Liyue Harbor for the night at Wanmin Hall.

After all, it is better to sleep with the fragrant and soft Xiangling than to sleep alone on a lonely pillow!

Saying goodbye to Hu Tao, listening to Hu Tao's nagging to Zhongli in the Hall of the Dead again, Wang Daoyi shook his head slightly and left the door of the Hall of the Dead.

As for Zhongli, ask for more blessings, for the eccentric Hu Tang Master, not only Zhongli can't deal with it, but Wang Daoyi can't handle it either.

Leaving the Hall of the Dead, Wang Daoyi wandered around and went shopping, all the way back to Wanmin Hall.

When I got close to Wanmintang, I heard the sound of a bucket babbling, and it seemed that he was playing cards again.

It may be that the image of Yidou is too attractive, or many diners still have an impression of Yidou, remembering that Yidou has done a running hall in Wanmintang,

So there are a lot of diners around Ichito, who are not afraid of the alien Arataki Ichito, but watch Ichito play cards with interest.

There are a few anxious diners, and some even can't control themselves and want to teach Yidou to play cards.

That's right, although Arataki Ichito likes to play cards very much, but his skills are not very clever.

It is still in the ranks of people's food addiction.

However, there is a bucket here, which makes Wanmin Hall a little more lively.

Chef Mao watched the diners gather, and did not drive away, smiling and watching everyone play cards and have fun.

The purpose of Wanmin Hall is to serve the people, although it is not very compatible to provide a place to play cards and eat, but Master Mao does not care about these.

Nodding at the smiling Master Mao,

Wang Daoyi bypassed the crowd and walked to the kitchen,

As soon as I entered the kitchen, I saw Xiangling and Kuki Shinobu fiddling with pastries, as if they were researching some new dish.

"Brother Daoyi, you're done, come here, Ah Ren and I have researched some new pastries, you can try it."

When Xiangling saw Wang Daoyi, she immediately smiled and beckoned, signaling Wang Daoyi to come over and taste the new pastry.

on the edge,

Guoba looked at Xiangling in disbelief,

There was a slight grievance in his eyes,

It's clear that it's been helping to light the fire and help lay the hand,

How come it is time to eat, that is, Wang Daoyi comes to eat?

Isn't the world a little too unfair?

Seeing the little eyes of the pot,

Wang Daoyi smiled dumbly, walked to the stove, looked at the newly released pastries, sniffed slightly, and a fragrance entered Wang Daoyi's nasal cavity.

Pick up a pastry that looks like a pot, put it in your mouth, and savor it.

"Well, it's so fragrant, let me guess, this is a pure heart fragrance, well, there is no bitter taste, it is a pure heart that has been specially treated, right? Very nice pastries. ”

"Of course, Ah Ren taught me a special treatment method, which can hedge away the bitterness of the pure heart and retain the faint fragrance."

Hearing Wang Daoyi's evaluation, Xiangling smiled, first answered Wang Daoyi's question, and then looked at Ah Ren proudly: "I'll just say it, Brother Daoyi will definitely be able to eat it." ”

Kuki Shinobu didn't speak, just smiled and nodded, still processing the ingredients in his hands.

On the side, the pot is getting more and more anxious,

Watching Wang Daoyi taste the food, it was more uncomfortable than his own hunger.

Shrunk his hands and feet to Wang Daoyi's side, Guoba stretched out his little hand and poked Wang Daoyi's thigh.

Wang Daoyi bowed his head,

I saw the pot blinking frantically, and the bean-sized eyes were shining like stars.

"Lung~" (I want to eat it too!) ）

Wang Daoyi shook his head at the pot, and then gestured to the pot for Xiangling, who had resumed discussing the recipe with Kuki Shinobu.

It means that Xiangling won't give it to you, and I won't dare to give it to you.

The pot was angry, opened the bear's mouth, and bit Wang Daoyi's trouser legs,

And then

The aggrieved pot let go of his mouth, feeling that his teeth hurt a little.

Wang Daoyi's legs are so hard.

There was a hint of a smile in his eyes, and sometimes, it was quite funny to play with the pot.

Take a pastry from the stove,

Hand it to the eyes of the pot,

"Eat quickly, don't be seen by Xiangling, otherwise she will make you lose weight again."

"Woohoo!"

With a cry of surprise, Guoba stretched out his little hand and took away the pastry in Wang Dao's hand, and then shrunk back to the back of the stove, and began to eat secretly while lighting a fire.

Teasing and playing with the pot,

Wang Dao looked at Kuki Shinobu and sighed slightly in his heart,

In the end, he still didn't say anything about the old dean.

The old dean was too tired, guarding a secret for thousands of years, witnessing the departure of relatives and friends, his heart was already full of scars.

He chose to let Hu Tao pass after three days, because he wanted to enjoy the last peaceful time alone.

There is no need for Kuki Shinobu and others to disturb the old man's last time,

Even if the interruption is for the purpose of concern.

"Wait three days and then tell Kuki Shinobi, these three days, let the old dean rest and rest."

Gave up the idea of telling the old dean Kuki Shinobu the information now,

Wang Dao looked at the two girls fiddling with the ingredients, shook his head slightly, and consciously left the kitchen.

Outside, there were more onlookers playing cards, and in addition to Yidou, some diners took out their own card boxes and started a sacred duel in Wanmin Hall.

For a while, Wanmintang was more like a pai house than a pai house, and it didn't look like a serious restaurant anyway.

It's a pity that Wang Daoyi is really not interested in playing cards, although he is now the ruler of the desert, but he does not have the 'playing card genes' of the desert people in his body at all.

Thinking about whether to go to Yun Han Club to listen to Yun Jin singing,

And he saw a man dressed as Inazuma coming in through the door,

The visitor looked polite, he circled around, and his brows furrowed: "Isn't Wanmintang a restaurant?" Am I in the wrong place? ”

The visitor took a few steps back with some confusion, then raised his head and looked at the signboard of Wanmin Hall.

"That's right, this is Wanmin Hall? Isn't this the best folk restaurant in Liyue? How did it become a card room? ”

There was shock in the eyes of the visitor, and he really couldn't understand what was happening.

Wang Daoyi saw his expression, and then turned his head to look at Master Mao, who was watching others play cards,

Shaking his head, he took a step forward and looked at the person who came: "What is the reason why the guests come to Wanmin Hall, if it is to eat, you can come in and order." ”

The person who came looked at Wang Daoyi, and a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes: "Oh, you are. . . Your Excellency Wang Daoyi? ”

"Huh? Do you know me? Wang Daoyi raised his eyebrows, revealing a hint of surprise.

I thought it was an ordinary guest, but now it seems that it is not ordinary.

The person who came hurriedly nodded: "What a coincidence, I came here to find you." ”

"Let me introduce myself, I am an official of the Inazuma Society, my name is Inoue, and I am in charge of the preliminary negotiations for the resumption of diplomatic relations with Liyue."

"Huh? Officials of the Society? Well, are you looking for me for something? If you want me to talk to Ningguang to help Inazuma, then you're too late, and it's inconvenient for me to continue to get involved in these things now. ”

Inoue hurriedly shook his head: "No, no, the talks on the establishment of diplomatic relations with Liyue have gone well, and the preliminary intention has been reached. ”

"Oh, what are you looking for me to do? Let me guess, Ayato asked you to come to me? ”

"Ha, you guessed it, it was indeed the Lord of the Society who entrusted me to come to you." Inoue laughed, then took out a letter from his arms, "This is the letter that Lord Shejin entrusted me to give to you. ”

After receiving the letter, Wang Daoyi did not shy away from it, and opened it directly and read it.

(End of chapter)