While Yelan was thinking,

Hu Tao also came out of the Hall of the Dead, holding a stack of papers in his hand, and walked to Yelan's side.

"Here you go, these are the things you want, you see if it's okay, if it's okay, let's go, now that there are people guarding the spirit, it is inconvenient for the Hall of the Dead to receive outsiders."

Hu Tao handed over the things to Yelan, and then began to 'secretly' drive people away.

It seemed that she didn't hear the meaning of Hu Tao's words at all, and Yelan slowly opened the paperwork that Hu Tao gave her.

Sure enough, it recorded a list of gentlemen who kept a wake for the old dean.

In addition, there are some of these people's actions during the wake.

This made Yelan not expect that the information given by Hu Tao would be so sufficient, so Yelan glanced at Hu Tao unexpectedly,

Sensing Yelan's gaze, Hu Tao pursed his lips: "As the hall master of the Hall of the Dead, I have never seen any human heart, in the face of death, the human heart is the most real, those gentlemen and the old dean are not related, but they are still willing to keep a vigil for the old dean, and say that they are the old dean's family, maybe there are really noble people in it, but there must be people with treacherous minds among them." ”

Saying that, Hu Tao rolled his eyes at Yelan: "The Afterlife Hall has been inherited for thousands of years, and the importance of the academy is no less known than Qixing, so as soon as they enter the Afterlife Hall to guard the spirit, I will send someone to watch it." ”

Yelan nodded slightly, and then suddenly asked Hu Tao: "So, does Hall Master Hu think that any of these people are suspicious?" ”

Originally, it was impossible for Yelan to ask such a question to Hu Tao.

However, Hu Tao gave her more surprises today, so Yelan asked this question.

Hu Tao pondered for a moment, then pointed to the names on the paperwork.

Yelan looked at it, and her face showed a little surprise: "Does Hall Master Hu actually suspect them?" But in the record, aren't these people the most stable and best of the guards? ”

In the list handed to her by Hu Tao, it is clearly stated that these people have been conscientious and have no shortcomings during the wake, while the others are more or less distracted or disrespectful.

Hu Tao nodded: "As the saying goes, those who achieve great things must bear their weight, no matter what purpose these people have, whether the purpose is good or bad, but if they want to add points to themselves by keeping a vigil for the old dean, then they must do a good job in this matter, so this kind of person who does it perfectly is either the best person or the most problematic person, and other people, even the spirit guard can be distracted, and even show disrespect, this kind of person, at most, is bad or stupid, and it is not a threat." ”

After speaking, Hu Tao pursed his lips: "Besides, don't you see it yourself?" It's really boring to test me in this way, let's go, next time I sneak in, you're welcome. ”

Hu Tao began to drive people away,

Yelan smiled, didn't care about Hu Tao's tone, and arched her hand at Hu Tao: "Thank you Hall Master Hu for your help, I'll leave now." ”

After Yelan left,

Hu Tao regained his calm appearance, and then sighed slightly,

"Eventful~"

"Hey, no, it's not autumn yet, it should be an eventful spring~"

Master Hu Tang pretended to be sad and sad, and then jumped back to the Death Hall, she still had to prepare for the death ceremony seven days later.

——

On the other side,

Ying and Paimon are wandering around Liyue Harbor.

After their adventures beneath the Chasm, the two of them have been moving around Liyue, occasionally taking commissions or playing with friends.

As for looking for my brother, ha, Ying forgot.

Anyway, her brother also said it, and the end of the journey will naturally meet.

"Hey, Ying, Paimon, long time no see."

Ying and Paimon, who were shopping, met an acquaintance, and Yuehaiting's comet appeared in front of them and said hello to the two.

"Ah, it's a comet, I haven't seen you for a long time." Paimon flew in mid-air and waved at Comet.

Ying also waved her hand: "It's true that I haven't seen you for a long time, the last time I went to Yuehai Pavilion to look for Ganyu, I didn't see Comet." ”

In normal times, Comet Heart is usually on the first floor of the Moon Sea Pavilion.

Comet Xin smiled slightly, but his face was still a little unpleasant: "It's nothing, my father has been unwell recently, so I took a leave of absence to take care of my father at home, and I have asked other colleagues to deal with my work." ”

"Comet's father is sick?" Paimon scratched his little head, then looked at Ying, "Father. Isn't it Uncle Tian? ”

As one of the Seven Stars based in Liyue, Uncle Tian and Ying have a good relationship, and they can be regarded as year-end friends, but it's hard to say who is the older one.

"How is Uncle Tian's body, does it matter?" Ying asked worriedly.

Comet shook his head: "There is nothing big at the moment, but my energy is getting worse and worse, and I often cough." ”

"The doctor said that it is better to rest at home and not get too involved in work."

Ying frowned slightly: "But, Uncle Tian is a Tianshu Star, how can he do it if he doesn't work?" ”

"Alas~" Comet sighed slightly and said, "Yes, how can Tianshu Xing do it if it doesn't work, so I have been persuading my father to step down from Tianshuxing's position as soon as possible." ”

"Did Uncle Tian agree?" Paimon asked curiously.

Comet nodded: "Father has started to think about retirement before, but the candidates have not been confirmed at that time, but now the General Affairs Department has selected three candidates, and it will not be long before a new Tianshu Star can be selected, and when the time comes, my father can retire and rest." ”

So, the two chatted with Comet for a while, until Comet remembered that he had to go home to decoct the medicine, and then separated.

Before leaving, Comet Xin told the two that Uncle Tian had been drinking tea on the balcony behind the Yanshang Tea Room recently, and if the two of them had time, they could go and see him.

After the comet is gone,

Paimon looked at Ying, "Ying, are we going to see Uncle Tian?" ”

Ying nodded: "Go and take a look, anyway, there hasn't been anything lately, it's good to talk to Uncle Tian." ”

The two discussed it, and then went to the stall next to it to buy some fruits as gifts.

So he walked to the place that Comet had just mentioned.

All the way forward,

Soon Ying found a place,

When I came to the balcony on the second floor, I saw Uncle Tian drinking tea alone.

"Uncle Tian, we're coming to see you."

Paimon waved his hand at Uncle Tian,

Uncle Tian turned his head and saw that it was Ying and Paimon, and showed a smile: "It's you, haven't you gone out on an adventure recently?" I actually had time to visit this old man. ”

Ying walked up to Uncle Tian, put the fruit gift in her hand on the table, and smiled at Uncle Tian: "I just came back from the Chasm a few days ago, and I've been resting for the past few days. ”

"Oh, then you're going to tell me the story of your adventures." Uncle Tian pointed to the stool next to him, "Sit down and talk, I ordered good tea, and we will talk while drinking." ”

Ying sat down, and Paimon seemed to sit down as well.

[Ying and Uncle Tian told some adventure stories under the Chasm. 】

Telling the story, Uncle Tian suddenly coughed a few times, looking a little uncomfortable,

Ying looked at Uncle Tian worriedly, and noticed that Uncle Tian's hair had turned gray, and his face had no essence, and the whole person seemed to be in the twilight.

"Uncle Tian, are you okay?" Ying asked.

Uncle Tian shook his head: "Don't worry, my body is fine, it's just that I'm getting older, and the years are not forgiving." ”

"Recently, I have felt that my energy has plummeted, and I am becoming more and more unable to do things, although everyone says that I am highly respected, but I also want to take advantage of the fact that I am not old and confused, and smoothly hand over the position of Tianshu Star."

Paimon was a little puzzled: "A smooth handover?" Could it be that the handover of the Tianshu Star will be very troublesome? ”

"It's a bit of trouble." Uncle Tian nodded, he felt that Ying and Paimon were not outsiders, so he continued to explain, "Among the Seven Stars of Liyue, the existence of the Heavenly Pivot Star is quite special. ”

"In the past, the Celestial Pivot Star rarely appeared in public, and most of them were behind the scenes to make suggestions and deal with difficult and miscellaneous matters, just like me, most of the people of Liyue knew that Ningguang was the Celestial Power Star, but they didn't know that I was the Celestial Pivot Star, so the selection of the Celestial Pivot Star should not be made public."

"Moreover, we hope that the candidates of Tianshu Star can not be affected by various forces, so the assessment and appointment will be relatively secretive."

"Based on these reasons, the replacement of the Tianshu Star is often the opinion of the previous Tianshu Star, and then the other seven stars jointly confirm that the handover can be completed."

Paimon nodded as if he didn't understand, and then spoke, "That is. Is it Uncle Tian who recommended the candidate, and then Ningguang, Miss Keqing, and the other seven stars accepted their fate together? ”

"That's right, I was supposed to make the final selection of candidates." Uncle Tian nodded, affirming Paimon's understanding, and then sighed slightly, "It's a pity that with my current physical condition, it's too late to test the candidates one by one." ”

"Ah, what then?" Paimon was a little worried, if Uncle Tian couldn't select the candidates, wouldn't the handover not be possible?

Uncle Tian shook his head: "Don't worry, I have already chosen a very capable examiner, and, listening to the story you told just now, you have already met her." ”

The story just now?

When Ying heard Uncle Tian's words, she had a faint conjecture in her heart.

Paimon looked puzzled, "Huh? Who is it? ”

"It's so sad, it's only been a few days, and Paimon has forgotten about me?" A voice came from behind Paimon.

"Wow, it's Yelan!" Paimon quickly turned his head to see that it was Yelan, who had just arrived from the Hall of the Dead.

Yelan walked up to Uncle Tian, and then nodded at Ying and Paimon, "That's right, I received an invitation from Uncle Tian and I will investigate the three candidates." ”

As she spoke, Yelan raised an eyebrow at Ying, "How about it, Ying, Paimon, do you want to come with me, this is a good opportunity to make friends with the next Tianshu Star." ”

Paimon's eyes lit up and he turned to look at Ying, "Ying, what do you think?" ”

Ying didn't answer Paimon's question, but instead looked at Yelan: "Paimon and Paimon are so important to choose Tianshu Star, Paimon and I rushed over, okay, or do you have any other purpose Yelan?" ”

Seeing Yelan's shrewdness and ability under the Chasm of Rock Formation, Ying didn't think that Yelan would invite herself to participate in such an important thing for no reason.

"Haha, it's worthy of you, but you don't have any other purpose, it's just that there have been a lot of things lately, and you don't belong to other forces, I believe you won't have an impact on the candidate's position deviation, so I want to bring you, it can be regarded as a free man."

"What, you actually asked us to work for the day!" Paimon looked a little annoyed.

Yelan didn't care at all, she looked at Ying: "How is it, do you want to come?" ”

Ying pouted: "You beg me, I'll go." ”

"Huh? Okay, count me begging you, how about it, is that okay? Yelan laughed, and then begged without the slightest sincerity.

Yingbai glanced at Yelan: "Since it's Yelan's request, then I'll help you once." ”

Uncle Tian watched the two of them messing around, didn't stop it, and showed a smile: "The selection matter will be handed over to you." ”

Yelan nodded: "Don't worry, Uncle Tian, although there are a lot of things, I will deal with them, but, Uncle Tian, you usually like to plan in secret, and I am used to acting in secret, don't you think I also have the potential to become a Tianshu Star?" ”

"Huh! Does Yelan also want to be the pivot star of the day? Paimon looked at Yelan in surprise.

Yelan raised an eyebrow at Paimon, "That's the Celestial Pivot, one of the Seven Stars of Liyue, I guess there's something out of the ordinary?" ”

on the edge,

Uncle Tian smiled: "I don't mind, but you have cooperated with Ningguang for so long, I'm afraid she won't let her go easily." ”

Then Uncle Tian thought for a while, and continued to Yelan: "That's good, if no one is qualified for the inspection, I will recommend you to be a candidate." ”

"No problem, there's no rush in advance, I've already arranged the content of the assessment in advance," Yelan nodded at Uncle Tian, then looked at Ying and Paimon, "Let's meet on the first floor later, before that, you can finish talking about the previous words." ”

"Oh, by the way, you don't have to pay for the tea, as the [new owner] of the Rock Tea Room, you can still afford a good pot of tea."

After speaking, Yelan left first.

[Ying and Paimon continued to chat with Uncle Tian for a while, telling Uncle Tian more adventure stories.] 】

In the end, Uncle Tian looked up at the sky and said to Ying: "It's not early, Yelan is estimated to have been waiting below for a long time, you should go find her first." ”

Ying nodded: "Okay, then let's go first, Uncle Tian goodbye." ”

"Goodbye."

Leaving the pavilion on the second floor, Ying and Paimon went down the stairs,

As soon as I came over, I saw Yelan thinking about something beside her,

As if she heard the movement, Yelan turned around and looked: "Finished talking?" ”

Paimon nodded, "I feel that Uncle Tian really doesn't have any energy, and the whole person is sleepy." ”

"Well, although it's not good to say that, Uncle Tian's current physical condition is really not suitable for continuing to serve as Tianshuxing, and Tianshuxing's heavy work will drag down Uncle Tian. Moreover, Uncle Tian, who can't keep up with his energy, will also mess up the work of Tianshuxing. Yelan shook her head slightly, as if she was a pity.

Then she continued: "There are a total of three candidates recommended by Uncle Tian, namely: Qianwei, Mingbo and Zhiyi. ”

Among them, Qianwei was born as a wealthy businessman, and he was also attached to the General Affairs Department to be responsible for the order of the dock market; Mingbo's tenure in Liyue's General Affairs Department has been praised by many of his staff in the General Affairs Department. Zhiyi is studying and traveling, but has some prestige among the people of Liyue. ”

As she spoke, Yelan said to Ying, "You can roughly remember... Of course, it doesn't matter if you can't remember, we'll go to the Yuehai Pavilion to inspect them later. ”

"Qianwei, Mingbo and Zhiyi. I barely remember, but what is the expedition? Paimon shook his head and asked Yelan.

"Let's talk about this later."

[So, under the leadership of Yelan, everyone rushed to the Yuehai Pavilion. 】

——

evening

Kuki Shinobu returned to Manmindo, and after dinner,

She looked at Wang Daoyi with some hesitation, as if she was considering whether to ask her inner doubts.

Wang Daoyi noticed Shinobu Kuki's gaze, turned to look at her, and found the tangle in Shinobu Kuki's eyes.

"What? Is there something Ren wants to ask me? Wang Daoyi said.

It may be that Wang Daoyi's active inquiry made Kuki Shinobu make up his mind,

"Daoyi, the old dean is gone." Kuki Shinobu said,

Wang Dao nodded: "I know this, although it is very regrettable, but for the old dean, it is not a relief." ”

Jiuqi Ren frowned, a little unintelligible Wang Daoyi's meaning, she continued to ask: "Today I went to the Afterlife Hall with my senior sister, and the hall master there said that Daoyi you went to look for her three days ago, right?" ”

"Yes, three days ago, I found Hu Tao and asked her to go to the academy today to deal with the aftermath for the old dean, what's wrong?" Wang Daoyi said calmly, and finally asked Kuki Shinobu a rhetorical question.

Kuki Shinobu was a little helpless, and let people prepare for the future in advance, the problem is very big, okay,

"But Daoichi, how did you know that the old dean would leave today?"

"Huh? So you're thinking about this. Wang Daoyi smiled dumbly, and then explained seriously, "That's because the old dean had a premonition of his death time, and asked me to inform Hu Tao, and there was no other reason." ”

Kuki Shinobu frowned, although she felt that Wang Daoyi didn't tell all the truth, but she looked at Wang Daoyi's serious face, and also felt that Wang Daoyi shouldn't have lied to her.

"That's right." With a hint of doubt, Kuki Shinobu didn't ask more.

After all, Wang Daoyi has explained, if he continues to ask, it will be destroying the friendship between the two.

"Let's go, Ichito is still waiting for you." Wang Daoyi said.

"Aren't you going back to the dock tea room today?" Kuki Shinobu asked.

Wang Daoyi shook his head, "I have to go out from time to time, so when I am in Liyue, I want to accompany Xiangling more, you can go back, I still live here." ”

Just kidding, there is a fragrant Xiangling who doesn't sleep in her arms, I will sleep in the tea room on the pier, am I stupid?

Jiuqi pouted: "Forget it, Sisi let me tell you, you haven't gone back to check the accounts for almost half a year, and if you don't check the accounts, she will run away with the money." ”

"Ha, just roll the money, the income of the tea room is not even enough for me to have funds for one experiment." Wang Dao laughed, but he also noticed a trace of resentment from the little employee Sisi, "The tea room is open, which is to fulfill the promise made when I bought the house and provide cheap tea to the workers at the docks, Ah Ren can help me tell Sisi, if she is busy, she can hire helpers by herself, as long as she can keep the tea room running." ”

"Heh, you might as well give the tea room to Sisi directly." Kuki Shinobu glanced at the royal road.

Wang Dao smiled and did not continue to speak,

In fact, if he were to stay in the desert in the future, it was really possible for him to give the teahouse to Sisi, as long as Sisi was willing to maintain the teahouse's rule of providing cheap tea to the dock workers.

If he had promised Grandma Sun a very low price to get his first place in Liyue, he should have kept his promise to Grandma Sun.

(End of chapter)