Xiangling looked at the two people shaking hands with smiles on their faces, and whispered to Xingqiu: "Xingqiu, I said."

"Huh?"

"Can you borrow me a few books when you get back?" Choose what you think is good for writing. Xiangling whispered: "I don't know if my literary level is not up to standard, and I can't tell if it's good or bad."

Chongyun smiled awkwardly and replied, "I don't think it's probably your problem."

"Chongyun is right, it's not our problem." Xingqiu nodded in agreement.

"Paimon looks good and writes well, and you may be able to use it when you come up with a nickname in the future."

"Makes sense." Paimon smiled and nodded, "Then again, why is the singer here?" Are you here for the Lantern Festival? ”

"I heard that Liyue is going to hold a Lantern Music Festival this year, how can I, as a poetry creator, resist the temptation not to come and see it?" Wendy replied, "Art is meant to collide with each other in order to generate a spark of inspiration." ”

"Speaking of the Fontaine friend who hosted the event, I met him near the Stone Gate."

"The Rainbow Tour has finally been held successfully, so I have to congratulate him."

"He must be grateful." Ying nodded.

"Let's not be so polite to each other." Speaking of this, Wendy changed the subject and said, "Speaking of which, I saw a few of you people in Xinyuexuan before, but I didn't notice that I was on the side. ”

"Should I say that I hid it too well, or did some people ignore the rumors?"

Seeing Wendy's gaze turned to this side, Tassel said expressionlessly, "I'm just an ordinary person, Liyue Harbor is so big, and Crescent Pavilion is a bustling street, and there are so many shouts on the street, how can I notice the slightest rumor?" ”

Wendy: "."

"The fringed girl has a point. Every Lantern Festival, Liyue Harbor is bustling with people. Zhongli nodded and agreed: "Everyone is busy admiring the lanterns and shopping, and it is inevitable that they will travel impromptuly, and no one can predict the movements of others." ”

"The celebration is going well now, and it is a good thing to celebrate with new and old friends."

"It's great to be here at the beginning of the new year."

"In this situation, please allow me to replace wine with tea, and toast everyone."

Xiao: "??? ”

As he spoke, Zhongli picked up a cup of tea and stood up under Xiao's surprised gaze.

"Mr. Zhongli said well, I've finished what I want to say!" Tassel also stood up and said: "The previous rude behavior must have abruptly surprised the immortals, so I also took this opportunity to say no to the immortals, please allow me to toast everyone with tea instead of wine!" ”

Xiao: "!! ”

"Me too." Wendy also got up and said, "I'm a little embarrassed to say this, I suddenly broke into the party as an uninvited guest, and I didn't cause too much trouble for everyone, right?"

"In Mondstadt, we all drink at times like this, but Mr. Zhongli insists on drinking tea, so I will also toast everyone with tea! Thank you for your hospitality! ”

Xiao: "."

"You're welcome! The main hall is the east, and everyone eats and drinks well. Hu Tao smiled and said: "And the tassel, the Great Sage of Demon Suppression will definitely not mind your behavior, don't be so polite." ”

"The reason why there is only tea is also because everyone may have activities after the meal."

Xiao: "Ugh"

Seeing this, Paimon hurriedly said to Ying, "The three of them suddenly started to serve tea, should we do it?"

"Xiao!" Ying said suddenly.

"What's the matter!?" Xiao immediately replied.

Looking at Xiao, who was pretending to be calm, Ying proposed, "Have you eaten enough?" Do you want to go for a walk? ”

Xiao sighed and said, "Yes." ”

"Have you two finished eating?" Hu Tao said suspiciously: "It's not bad to go out and breathe, and eliminate food." ”

"Hey, hey, then I'll too"

Seeing that Paimon was about to follow, Ying turned to him and said, "Paimon hasn't eaten yet." ”

"Well, actually."

Paimon was about to say something, but Ying interrupted, "Don't worry, we'll go back as soon as we go." ”

"Okay. Definitely coming back! Paimon replied with some concern, "Remember to come back soon!" ”

"Honestly, I'm afraid I'll say the wrong thing."

After Ying and Xiao went out, several people present gathered together in twos and threes.

"This friend sounds like he knows a lot about wine." Zhongli spoke to Wendy.

Wendy waved her hand and said, "Where, I can only drink lively, not as particular as Mr. Zhongli." ”

"It's good that this time it's tea, otherwise if I can't drink enough and get drunk and talk some nonsense, wouldn't I want Mr. Zhongli and the tassel girl who have just met to see a joke?"

"Don't dare, don't dare. You are a guest invited by Hall Master Hu, how dare I laugh at you? ”

Tassel said with a serious face, "How dare I laugh at you if you are a famous bard in Mondstadt, and I am an ordinary person who almost no one knows in Liyue?" ”

"Hey, hey, it's too much, you don't joke about it, but your laughter doesn't stop at all!"

"I'm professional, and I won't laugh no matter how funny it is, unless I really can't help it."

Wendy: "."

"Alright, all the travelers, they're gone, so you two don't have to make me." Wendy said.

Zhongli wondered, "Oh? Something? ”

"One thing, did you have any meaning in that action just now? Look at what scared people. Wendy replied, touching her chin.

"There is no deep meaning, it is nothing more than that life is too monotonous, adding a little spice to life." Tassel replied, "In short, it's idleness." ”

Wendy: "."

"Why don't you give Xiao two knocks then? I think he must have had a wonderful look on his face at that time. ”

"If you want to knock you, the traveler is still here, I won't be laughed at!"

"Oh? You mean if the traveler isn't there, you can knock it, right? ”

"That's what I mean?!" When Wendy said this, she glanced at the tassel and said, "What's the good of knocking me again?" ”

"Well, I want to think about it." After thinking for a while, Tassel spread his hands in Wendy's expectant eyes and said, "No." ”

Wendy: "."

I knew I shouldn't have counted on you for this kind of thing, I was stupid, really.

At the same time, outside the door of the Crescent Pavilion.

"Are you okay?" Xiao asked.

Ying glanced at Xiao Dao, who was still pretending to be calm, "I should ask you this." ”

Xiao: "."

Xiao sighed and said, "I can't say anything. ”

"You've never seen anything like this before?"

"It's not about the scene." Xiao replied: "In the past, there were many immortals who liked to gather and chat, and from time to time they called everyone to drink and eat tea together, and I was dragged there many times. ”

"But the immortals are all in charge, and everyone is arrogant, and they have always spoken straightforwardly. So many doorways. ”

"And this time?"

Ying suddenly realized: "I understand, it's all Wendy's fault!" ”

"No, that's not what it meant."

"You also know Wendy's identity, so I'll be straight to the point, Anemo is free by nature, and his temper is as free as his flute. It is easy for such a god to get along with humans. ”

"Oh, since it's not Wendy's problem, who is that? Zhongli, tassel or the problem? ”

"Also, it's not a question of the emperor and the immortal." Xiao hurriedly replied: "The two of them are also like the wind gods, the emperor has a plain personality and likes to make friends; The same is true for Immortal Monarchs, so they can all get along well with ordinary people. ”

"And that's probably something I'll never be able to do."

Ying: "."

"You don't have to learn from them, you can't learn from them, just be yourself."

After hearing Ying's persuasion, Xiao bowed his head and said, "Well, it's indeed what you can say." ”

"It's okay, I know my situation."

"So, once in a while, I always feel like I think of getting along with you normally. Unusual and novel. ”

"Abnormal?" Ying wondered, "Is it a good abnormality?" ”

"Hmm." Xiao nodded and said, "Hall Master Hu's invitation is really hard to shirk, and when I came to the appointment, I was already mentally prepared." Xiao continued: "She said [I only invited friends who have a relationship with elemental power], and I knew you would be there. ”

"I just didn't expect the other guests"

"Who would have thought that." Ying opened his mouth and said: "Don't talk about you, I can't imagine that Zhongli can come as a guest of the Afterlife Hall, and the tassel was invited by Hu Tao as a distinguished customer of the Afterlife Hall, as for Wendy, I can't imagine that he can come."

"The Heart Ape General often says that you should have fun and enjoy surprises in time, maybe that's what you mean." Xiao spoke: "But he should be referring to the clothes he designed for the people around him. ”

"Those clothes are beautifully designed, but they are too inconvenient to wear, and Brother Fushe has never sold his face."

"But the emperor has always liked it and collected a lot. The clothes he wears now are also the handiwork of the heart ape general. ”

"I never saw him wear this during the war, but I didn't expect it to be used later."

"Speaking of which, what was Paimon's mask for you earlier?" Ying suddenly thought of something, and asked with some confusion: "I saw that you were very happy when you received the mask at that time." ”

"Well, those three masks are General Snail Roll, General Indaka, and General Heart Ape are Fury, and the three of them asked Paimon to pass them on to me, and they also briefly told me about the matter over there."

"When I learned that they were revived, I was very happy, and even the heavy burden in my heart was lifted a lot."

Ying suddenly said: "I see, no wonder you took the initiative to say to us, Happy Lantern Festival." ”

"I'd also like to try to embrace something new, but."

"It's okay, just take your time." Ying opened her mouth and said with relief: "As I said before, you don't have to learn from them. ”

Xiao shook his head and said, "Hmm." ”

"Then again, why didn't the floating house come?"

"Brother Fusha has gone to the [Outer Sea], and he said that he can't be idle." Xiao opened his mouth and said: "Because Brother Fushe can be regarded as a figure outside the world line, including the Ruotuo Dragon King at this stage. Xiao replied, "I was going to go with her at first, but Brother Fushee refused, saying that Teyvat still needs me. ”

"The Outer Sea?"

"Well, outside of Teyvat, it is said that there are many terrifying things there, and several of the Seven Stars of Liyue, including ninety percent of the Millelith Army in Liyue Harbor, have gone to the Outer Sea." Xiao replied. "I think all of this must have been the work of the Immortal King, and although she didn't say it explicitly, no one in Liyue would do it except her."

"And everything about the [Outer Sea] is confidential, I hope you don't leak this matter so as not to cause unnecessary trouble."

"Don't worry, I still know these things." Ying said with a smile.

"Hmm."

As soon as the two finished speaking, Xiangling walked out of the Crescent Moon Xuan and greeted the two: "Found it, it turns out that you are here!" ”

"Well, I didn't bother you."

Xiao looked at Xiangling and said flatly, "No." Something? ”

"As soon as I saw that everyone was full, Hu Tao asked the clerk to serve refreshments after the meal." Xiangling explained, "Paimon is a little anxious because you guys haven't returned, and he can't even eat sweet and salty snacks." ”

"She can still eat, which means that there is no big problem." Yingrong replied expressionlessly.

"Actually, I'm a little worried." Xiangling said a little embarrassedly: "Bribe Shangxian was a little restless just now, I thought I was not used to eating the food here, and I wanted to go back to the Shu Inn to find Yan Xiao to cook." ”

"Nope. Makes you worry too much. ”

Ying looked at Xiao who was about to escape, and hurriedly spoke: "Xiao, it is forbidden to suddenly stand on the wind wheels. ”

Xiao: "How could it be?" ”

When Xiao said this, he still sighed deeply and said a little helplessly: "Since that's the case, let's go back." ”

"Ah, please wait." Seeing this, Xiangling hurriedly spoke: "Actually, I have other things to do with you. ”

Speaking of this, Xiangling handed the prepared food box to Xiao and Yingdao: "Oh, these are specially brought to you today!" ”

"It's . Almond tofu? After Xiao took the food box, he opened it and said with some hesitation.

"Hmm!"

Xiangling nodded and said, "Since the last King of Chef Competition, Yanxiao and I are also good rivals and good friends, and sometimes we go to Wangshu Inn to discuss cooking with him." ”

"I heard him say that the guests on the top of the inn liked his almond tofu the most, so I asked him for advice."

"It's not a secret. Before this Hu Tao guest, he actually quietly approached me, said which guests he wanted to invite, and asked me which dishes should be ordered. ”

"So I made a few servings of almond tofu in advance and prepared to bring it to you, as a thank you for taking care of me."

"I learned that it was prepared for you, and the pot was also enthusiastic to run around, which helped a lot!"

Ying smiled and said, "Thank you Xiangling, and the pot." ”

"I'm bothering you, but I don't have to."

Before Xiao could finish speaking, Ying interrupted, "Ahem."

I'll take it. Thank you very much, and . Pot. ”

"You're welcome!" Xiangling responded with a smile: "Oh yes, the texture and taste of my almond tofu may not be the same as Yanxiao, if you have any suggestions for improvement, please be sure to tell me!" ”

Xiao shook his head and said, "Hmm." ”

"That's it, okay, let's go back quickly, or Paimon will have to wait."

As soon as Ying and Xiao entered the door, Paimon greeted them and said to Ying angrily, "Ahhh ”

"Didn't you say you'd be back soon, huh!"

"It's fast, it's your wrong sense of time."

"You, you guy, you actually say that about me!" Paimon huffed and said, "Hmph, yes, it's my wrong concept of time, I've been here for a quarter of an hour, and it's been a few months since you." ”

"Then I will not only let you know what is wrong with the concept of time, but also let you know what is wrong with the concept of food consumption!"

"Your snacks are mine!"

Ying said unhurriedly: "Then your food expenses for next month will belong to me." ”

"You, I've decided to ignore you anymore!" Paimon angrily stamped his foot in the air and said, "Don't talk to me today!" ”

Ying: "."

"Sorry, I waited." Xiao said.

"Don't worry, it's all small talk left and right, nothing serious." Hu Tao said, "You guys talk outside, we talk in the house, isn't it the same?" ”

"The hall master is forgiving, Paimon learns a little." Listening to Hu Tao's words, Ying said to Paimon, who was looking at him with his hands on his chest.

"Humph! You, forget it, are busy eating, ignore you! ”

"But although they are all acquaintances, there are still some ritualistic things to do for holiday dinners." Hu Tao suggested.

"Oh? Is it some kind of custom? Wendy said, pretending to be surprised.

Hu Tao replied decisively: "No." ”

Wendy: "."

"But in order to please a good fortune, the master of this hall has made up one!" After thinking for a while, Hu Tao proposed: "It's better to choose things than to pick things, just use the incense stove on the table." ”

"It's been burned for so long, and the spices in it are about to burn out, so let the most distinguished guests here renew the incense and light the fire for everyone."

"It means that life is endless, and I wish the new year to flourish and grow day by day!"

"I see, good intentions, worthy of being the master of the Hu Hall!" Wendy smiled and nodded, "Then speaking of the most distinguished guest here, it must be Zhongli Keqing." ”

"I'm not very familiar with the rumors of Keqing's deeds, but after chatting about it just now, his insight and knowledge have opened the eyes of me, a bard who has seen the world."

"If knowledge is also power, Keqing can be said to be infinitely powerful."

"In terms of the level of speaking, it is really higher than that of great poets." Zhongli said flatly: "I just have a better memory. I am impressed by your eloquence that such a mediocre ability can be said to be so powerful. ”

"Anyway, everybody can nominate a candidate."

Wendy nodded and said, "Uh-huh." ”

"Naturally, I think I should let the hall master renew the incense." Zhongli continued.

"Hey, no, you belong to your subordinates who are messing with Sima's fart." When Hu Tao heard this, he shook his head and said, "I said that I would let the distinguished guests come, how can I count this move." ”

"I think, let's let the tassel come, the tassel is the biggest customer of the Afterlife Hall, and it is reasonable for the master of the hall to respect her."

Tassel: "??? ”

The plot doesn't seem to be like this, shouldn't you admire Xiangling? What are you doing with me?

"In terms of general reason, it is." Zhong Li bowed his head and said: "What the hall master said is right, the tassel is indeed a distinguished guest, in any sense. ”

"I agree with that." Paimon chimed in.

"You agree." Tassel glanced at Paimon and said, "No, compared to our noble status, where is our identity comparable to that of the Great Sage of Demon Slayer?" So I think it's better to be the only Immortal Ray here. ”

Xiao: "."

"Hehe, yes, we're all ordinary people, so naturally we can't compare to Liyue's noble young immortals." Wendy blinked and said, "Zhongli, what do you think of the tassel's proposal?" ”

"That's a lot of talk." Zhongli said with a smile.

Xiao: "."

If you three do this again, believe it or not, I'll blow myself up!

(End of chapter)