Cool snowflakes fell from the sky, covered with blue and black bricks, and the water tank placed outside overnight was full of ice, which was the large lotus pond of Yujing Tainuo, with a thin layer of ice.

The cold weather doesn't stop the people of Liyue from being bustling with each other on the Lantern Festival, and most of the merchants are returning home for reunions.

During the day, there is more laughter and laughter on the streets than in the past, and there are more finished lanterns on the stalls with various items, and the shapes of various shapes are dazzling.

"Thank you, it's a negotiated reward."

He took out a thick bag of mora, handed it to the old fisherman, picked up the wild bard from the boat with a fishing net, and thanked him sincerely.

After four or five days of drifting, he finally re-landed at the Lantern Festival.

"This friend of mine accidentally fell into the water some time ago, but he didn't expect his Vision to blow him so far away at the moment of crisis, fortunately you are here."

"Hey, Mr. gives money, I'll come to get people, it's a fair deal, there's no need to be so grateful."

The old fishermen who have lived in Liyue Harbor all their lives also know that the contract is originally planned to take what they need, and they don't need to be thanked at all.

"I don't usually use contracts...... I forgot about it now. ”

Zhishui smiled, looking at the magnificent sea in the distance, the cold sea water continued to feel in the palm of his hand, "This is the first time that Liyue has not had a Lantern Festival without Lord Rock, what do you think?" ”

"To tell you the truth, for a fisherman like me, who has lived on the sea all my life, the old man Yan Wangye's house is actually very far away, and the oracle he promulgates every year has no effect on the fish."

The old fisherman rubbed his calloused hands, his dark skin was frozen black and red by the wind and sun, and he grinned on his dry and flaky lips:

"For me, it's still the same as before, although every time I go to sea, I still pray to Lord Yan, but I don't feel lost because I am destined to be useless, after all, Lord Yan can't control the sea."

"It's really an unexpected answer, you put this bead away, it's not of much use, it just warms your hands and feet."

Zhishui understands that after some time, the people of Liyue have long ceased to grieve the loss of the Rock Emperor, and they have grown accustomed to a godless country.

After all, the people who are trapped in the past are only a minority, forced or voluntary, and it is the majority who take steps into the future.

Liyue is the oldest and most historic of the Seven Kingdoms, and even if it lacks its gods, it won't be stuck in the present.

The old fisherman shirked again and again, and his finger bones stiffened because of the cold: "I can't make a guest, this thing is precious just by listening, I'm afraid it is not used by the dignitaries and nobles on the Yujing platform......"

"Heh, they don't need this, besides, if you give me the answer, I'll pay you."

Forcefully stuffed it, moving his fingers to leave a protective fairy spell on the surface of the bead to avoid the appearance of guilt, stopping the water and pinching Wendy's sea-soaked collar, and gradually leaving.

The wet clothes dripped, wetting the dry ground.

"Bring Klee a skewer of grilled tiger fish, the first time I crossed the Lantern Festival, that kid was very interested in Xiao Lantern and didn't want to fry fish."

When she remembered it, Klee shouted about the plan to transform around a small lantern, and stopped in front of Kuaidaochen's shop, and suddenly caught a glimpse of the knight's armor shining in the cold sun.

After a moment of silence, Stop Water threw Wendy to the ground and kicked him on his toes, letting the dust on the ground mixed with the sea water stick to his cute face.

"Sir, I wonder if you saw a little girl wearing a red beret, a fire-type vision, blond hair, and pointed ears?"

Hoffman, who was lucky enough to catch a caravan on the way, asked around, and soon came behind Zhishui, patted him on the shoulder politely and asked.

"I didn't see it, and how could there be a little girl with pointed ears in the world." The immortals, who have lived for thousands of years, have successfully disguised themselves as ill-insighted.

Hoffman sighed: "Sorry to bother you...... Wait a minute, sir, can you show me what this bard looks like? ”

As he was about to leave, he was suddenly drawn to Wendy on the ground, remembering the Church of Zephyr's description of wanted criminals and their very similar attire.

Hoffman was wary and gripped the hilt of the knight's sword at his waist: "To tell you the truth, Mondstadt has been on a wanted minstrel lately, somewhat similar to the one next to your feet. ”

"What a bold man, the knights of Mondstadt are enforcing the law in Liyue, have you informed the Department of General Affairs about the pursuit of wanted criminals?"

"No, no ......"

Hoffman, who had originally followed the Spark Knight, looked at the young man in front of him, and he naturally exuded the momentum of a long-time high-ranking person, which made the knight speak unsmoothly.

Wait, this one looks familiar......

Hoffman, who had been patrolling Mondstadt for a long time, remembered a legend about the man who had spent the night in the office with Captain Jean!

The white hair was blue, and there were three red ropes, each binding the hair, tied around the waist, hanging from the wrist, and the shining Ice God's Eye.

Yes, and the legendary features are all right!

"Heh, then do you know that even if the wanted criminal is urgently arrested, there will be diplomatic friction between the two countries because of your recklessness?"

“……”

"I'm sorry, sir."

"Hmph, for Qin's sake, I forgive you, but in view of your recklessness, I won't tell you to go to the General Affairs Department and take out the matter of having my autograph and quickly applying for temporary law enforcement power."

The emperor said that he would bring people up to meet him, how could you, a small ordinary knight, prevent a brief meeting?

Watching Shishui hand over Mora, take the freshly baked roasted tiger fish, and leave with the bard, Hoffman silently picked up a note from the ground.

What an awkward character, would the people of Liyue use this method if they want to help?

Not even our guerrilla captains would be like that!

"Oh."

Hoffman looked at Zhishui and walked back quickly, and said to him with a cold face: "I just lost a note, if you find it, send it to the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce." ”

Understood, the wanted criminal will stay in the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce during this time......

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"Well, I was a little ruthless a few days ago, but I didn't expect Barbatos to be in a coma until now."

Wendy, unconscious on the ground, stood out among the lively crowd in the courtyard, but Zhongli didn't panic and lifted the lid of the soju placed on the stove.

The rich aroma of wine wafted in the air, and a breeze lifted Wendy, drifted around, and came to Zhongli's side, his nose came up and sniffed carefully, and his face unconsciously showed a happy and contented smile.

He woke up from a groggy sleep.

"This familiar aroma of sake must be brewed by Shisui himself! It's been a long time since I've tasted authenticity. ”

Wiping the dust off her face, the breeze blowing away the dirt on her clothes, and the hot soju into her throat, warming her cold body, Wendy asked, "What time is it?" ”

"Lantern Festival."

"That's only been four or five days, right? I didn't expect you to show mercy to your subordinates this time, it must be because we have been together for all these years, and you finally noticed the friendship between us, and you can't bear to ......"

"Bartobas, don't foul language here."

The sharp running water arrow was against the back of the neck, Wendy smiled nonchalantly, and said proudly, "You see, even Zhishui is jealous of our friendship." ”

"It's a bit lighter."

Zhongli seriously reflected on why he wanted to fish him up at this time, because he didn't want his old friend to be alone in the waters near the bustling Liyue Harbor.

"Stop the water, I'll leave it to you, let him be quiet."

What an oversight!

I forgot that Barbatos's methods of making herself happy were always ingenious, such as sending a letter to the two Barr sisters next door in my voice thousands of years ago, unilaterally severing their connection with the water......

Am I respectful of the choice of my dependents?

It's not a very possessive old father.

For the rest of the relaxation, get rid of Barbatos now!

"Don't look at me, putting him in the dust song pot will never be peaceful."

Paimon with bandages floating beside him, Ying firmly crossed her hands and forcefully refused, "Although he is very cute, he is not a serious beautiful girl." ”

"No, I just wanted to ask you to use the Wild Star."