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He had considered that Liu Yun might tell others, but probably only one or two people. His biggest mistake was actually having any expectations of Liu Yun's character. That bastard would be stubborn even if he were burned to ashes.

She's stubborn but soft-hearted; she seems aloof but is actually a kind-hearted citizen. Su Chen should scold himself for being senile and believing her promise.

"Alright, alright, you're all people who have lived for thousands of years, what kind of behavior is this, crying and wailing like this?" Su Chen put down his knife and raised his head to speak.

"Because...because the Human Emperor, you actually survived!" Vanan's reaction was the most emotional. She wiped away her tears and cried uncontrollably. The majestic Yaksha had turned into a crybaby.

Su Chen glanced around and smiled, "Fu She, Mi Nu, Ying Da, Fanan, Jin Peng, I'm relieved to see you're all alright."

Fushe was also excited. He clasped his hands and said, "Thanks to the Human Emperor for imparting immortal techniques, we Yakshas were able to resist the erosion of karmic obstacles."

Although he was a general under Zhongli, he was extremely grateful to Su Chen.

Yakshas are skilled at killing. The more they kill, the more karmic burdens they accumulate. Their ultimate fate is to be burned by karmic fire and die from loss of reason.

Even Zhongli was powerless to change this.

However, the art of prophecy is a product of the system and incorporates the will of the Human Emperor, making it more than capable of suppressing karmic obstacles.

"Yes, yes, ever since I learned the supernatural powers taught by the Human Emperor, I have never felt the pain of being burned by karmic fire again," Ying Da said with a grin.

Mi Nu nodded, and Xiao responded.

"Where is Liu Yun?" Su Chen asked again.

The immortals exchanged glances, all feeling somewhat embarrassed. They naturally knew Liu Yun's temperament; the latter had said he would only tell you, but in reality, it seemed he had only told you at the time, and then made it known to everyone.

Given this situation, Liu Yun naturally wouldn't dare to come.

"Liu Yun said he was going to invent a new mechanism, so he can't come."

“Ge Chen didn’t come either. It seems she went to Gui Li Ji a few days ago to see Gui Zhong.”

"Gui Zhong seems to be awakening... Excellent! The Human Emperor and the God of Dust have returned at the same time, and the world will prosper!"

"It just so happens that the Emperor's Festival is coming soon. We respectfully welcome the Emperor's return."

"The Emperor himself is unaware of this. Have any of you informed him?"

“I did not tell you.”

"Me too."

"Only the Emperor is unaware?"

"The Emperor, Ge Chen, Gan Yu... all know nothing."

The immortals laughed and chatted.

Speaking of the Emperor, it was quite embarrassing, as this was the first time they had ever done something like this behind their leader's back.

The Emperor's return was a great joy, and they learned about it from Liu Yun. The latter said he wouldn't tell the Emperor, so naturally he wouldn't. Immortals are supposed to keep their word, otherwise Liu Yun should have gone to tell the Emperor. In any case, they weren't going.

Su Chen found it amusing. In the eyes of these mortals, immortals were high above and ethereal, but who would have thought that they were all like little children?

But since they were all gathered together, Su Chen simply didn't care. If Zhong Li knew, so be it. He hoped he hadn't disturbed Zhong Li's plans.

At that time, the immortals drank and made merry, and the immortal arts and Taoist charm emerged, with clouds and mist surging forth, which was truly magical.

Outside the hall, Ying and Paimon, who had been sent out by Su Chen, curiously pressed their ears against the door.

"How strange, it sounds like a lot of people are talking inside."

"What exactly is Su Chen doing in there?"

The two looked down and saw a thick white mist rushing out from the crack in the door, which startled them so much that they quickly took a few steps back.

buzz~

The Xuanyuan Sword suddenly trembled, and three swords flew out of Ying's body one after another, crashing into the door with a whoosh.

Miraculously, the door was undamaged, and the sword had vanished. Ying and Paimon hurriedly chased after it, only to burst through the door. Instead of the scene in the hall, they found themselves in another place—lush mountains and forests, pleasant vegetation, green grass covering the ground, and flowers, birds, insects, and animals everywhere. A misty haze swirled over the green lake, a beauty that was intoxicating and captivating, leaving them unable to tear themselves away.

Ying and Paimon's eyes became glazed over.

They didn't know how much time had passed, but when the two came to their senses again, everything around them had returned to normal.

crunch~

The door was pushed open, and Su Chen walked out with a smile on his face.

"Traveler, Paimon, so early."

Ying was startled, fully awake, and looked around in confusion: "What's wrong with me?"

"What's wrong? Are you still half asleep this early in the morning?"

“Traveler, don’t you think something’s wrong too? Hmm… I feel like I took a nap, but it doesn’t feel like I slept at all,” Paimon said, scratching his head.

"Me too."

The two tried hard to recall what had happened before, but the more they tried, the more blurred their memories became, until finally the memory of that paradise on earth completely disappeared.

Su Chen laughed and said, "Alright, don't think too much about it. Let's just treat it as a dream... Let's get ready and set off."

Ying tilted her head: "Where to?"

"Of course, it's the ritual of inviting the immortals."

...

Invite the Immortals to perform the ritual!

Early that morning, fireworks and firecrackers were set off throughout Liyue Harbor, and a joyful and celebratory atmosphere spread to every corner of the harbor.

"It's finally here! I've been waiting so long these past few days."

"Although we hold a ceremony to invite the immortals every year, I still get excited every time it comes to this time."

"The Emperor has descended to the mortal realm! Being able to behold his majestic figure will bring prosperity and good fortune to the whole year!"

"Let's go, let's go, let's go up to the Jade Capital Terrace!"

It was still early, but people from all the households could already be seen converging on Yujingtai.

They chatted and laughed along the way, pondering what decrees the Emperor would issue this year, hoping to benefit immensely even from glimpsing just a sliver of their essence.

Some first-time visitors are even taken aback by the spectacular scene before them; such a sight is probably unique to Teyvat.

"I heard that the scale of the Human Emperor Festival is no less than that of the Summoning Ceremony. Liyue is really going all out."

The rituals of inviting the immortals and the sacrifices to the human emperor were widely discussed and enjoyed.

On the Jade Capital Platform, in the huge square, there are two statues standing on the left and right sides, namely the statue of the Emperor and the statue of the Human Emperor. People who enter here will first come to the statues to burn incense and pray for blessings.

"Has the old man not arrived yet?"

After burning incense and offering prayers, Luo Mingtao and the others waited for the ritual of inviting the immortals to begin.

I learned from Luo Minghe that the old man's current identity was actually a diplomatic envoy from Mondstadt, which was quite impressive.

“The foreign delegations should all be over there,” an elder of the Luo family said, pointing into the distance.

The delegation had their own seats. Luo Mingtao withdrew his gaze and sighed, "Well, let's just wait. If the old man has something to say, he will naturally come to us."

He originally wanted to ask Su Chen what to do next. Now that a cooperation had been reached with Seven Stars and the charity was under construction, the trading had stopped. He was stockpiling supplies as Su Chen instructed, but the losses in the past few days were considerable. No one in the Luo family could sleep soundly.

Every second wasted costs money!

"Chongyun, over here, over here!"

As the disciples of the Hundred Arts Academy entered the square, Chongyun immediately wore a bitter expression upon seeing the bustling scene before him.

Although the annual ritual of inviting immortals is the same, these people are like small flames to him. He is squeezed in the middle and could be ignited if he is not careful.

“Eh, Chongyun.”

Halfway there, a figure emerged from the crowd.

He was a handsome young man with blue hair.

Holding a book, with a smile on his face, he was very polite.

"Xingqiu, you're here too."

"Of course, how can we miss such a grand occasion that only comes once a year? Chongyun, look, this book, 'Miscellaneous History of Spirits and Monsters,' records that ghosts and monsters often appear in the area east of Wuwang Slope. We'll go exorcise them in a couple of days."

"Okay... but you can't push me into the hot tub again."

"Haha, of course not. Look, I brought you a gift—the Chamber of Commerce's latest popsicles!"

"Ugh... Waaah—!! Why is it chili-flavored?!"

The two boys were swallowed up by the surging crowd, while on the other side, the diplomatic corps that had departed from the embassy also arrived at the ceremony site.

Not every country comes. For example, Inazuma, which is currently in a state of isolation, would not send people to sea for purely diplomatic purposes. As for Sumeru, the Order of the Monarch is not interested in the annual descent of the Rock King to guide the people. They have their own mature set of governance plans.

"It's really lively."

The members of the Mondstadt delegation were all amazed.

"Now I know why Liyue is so rich. The Geo Archon has such a huge appeal. With that kind of traffic, what can't make money?"

"The guidelines of the Rock King are still more important. National policies and decrees are related to the development of the whole country. The eyes of the gods are naturally more keen than those of humans. It is a pity that Lord Barbatos never interferes in the affairs of the Mongols."

"I think Mondstadt is fine as it is now. Mondstadt is a free country. If even the future path is planned out in detail, what kind of freedom is that?"

"Yeah, you can be free even if you're broke...yes, that's right."

Hearing the surrounding chatter, Su Chen smiled but remained silent.

Every country has its own characteristics, and there's really not much to say about that. Liyue's development of trade is also out of necessity, since most of its land is mountainous, completely different from Mondstadt. It relies solely on minerals, but mineral mining is not a long-term solution. If you just sit around and do nothing, you'll eventually die.

To build a trade business from scratch and achieve this level of success, Zhongli must have put in a tremendous amount of effort over the years.

"Hey! Su Chen!"

Among the envoys from the Kingdom of Winter, the young master greeted them warmly.

"I really owe you a lot last time." He leaned closer to Su Chen and lowered his voice: "Seven Stars have been keeping an eye on me every day lately. Sigh~ If it weren't for your help, I wouldn't even be able to leave the gate."

Su Chen smiled and asked, "Is everything going smoothly?"

"Hehe~ Everything went smoothly. I'll treat you to dinner another day, and I'll introduce you to Mr. Zhongli then. He's a very capable and extraordinary person in Liyue."

"Oh? How capable are you?"

"Well... let me put it this way, so far I haven't seen anything that Mr. Zhongli doesn't know."