Genshin Impact: Our journey will never end

Xiangling and Xingqiu were chatting happily when Paimon suddenly asked why Venti was here and whether she was also here to participate in the Lantern Festival.

Wendy said seriously, "I heard that Liyue is having a Lantern Festival this year. As a poet, how can I resist the temptation and not come and see it? Art is all about collisions to generate sparks of inspiration.

Speaking of the friend from Fontaine who organized the event, I saw him near Shimen. The Rainbow Tour was finally successfully held, so I have to congratulate him."

Ying nodded and thanked Wendy for her help on his behalf.

"We can't be so polite to each other. Speaking of which, I saw you guys entering Xinyuexuan one after another, but no one noticed me standing nearby. Should I say that I hid too well, or that some people ignored the news?" Wendy turned his gaze to Zhongli, hinting at something.

Zhongli avoided Wendy's sight and explained with a smile: "Haha... Every time the Lantern Festival comes, Liyue Harbor is bustling with people. Everyone is busy watching the lanterns and shopping. When they are in a good mood, they will inevitably go out on an impromptu trip. No one can predict other people's movements. At present, the celebration is going smoothly, and new and old friends are gathering together. It is a beautiful thing worth celebrating."

[Wendy: Grandpa, don’t avoid my sight]

[Zhongli: Do you really have to make me say that the wind god Barbatos is here? ]

【Wendy: No one would believe you even if you said it. No, no, the main thing is why did I use the strong wind to blow the door open in the video?】

[Hu Tao: Zhongli was afraid that you would bring your own dishes, so he sealed the door.]

[Qin: Alas, Lord Barbatos, please pay attention to your image.]

[Barbara (forced brainwashing): Lord Barbatos must have a deep meaning for doing this! ]

[Xiao Gong: Why do the God of Wind and the God of Rock look like a couple? ]

[Tevarin: Wendy, I knew you were a woman right away! ]

[Wendy: ...Morax has also transformed into a woman]

[Ying: My goodness, the seven gods are all women, right? ]

...

Zhongli stood up and raised the cup in his hand, saying: "It is a great pleasure to be able to gather with you all here at the beginning of the new year. In this situation, please allow me to offer tea instead of wine to everyone."

After hearing what Zhongli said, Xiao opened his eyes wide and looked like, "I didn't hear it wrong. It's over, it's over. This game will shorten my life."

Then I looked at Ying, and Ying said that there was nothing I could do.

"Mr. Zhongli, what you said is very good! You have said everything I wanted to say for me! I feel a little embarrassed when I say this. I hope I did not cause too much trouble to everyone by suddenly barging into the party as an uninvited guest. In Mondstadt, we all drink wine at such times, but Mr. Zhongli insisted on drinking tea, so I will also toast everyone with a glass of tea! Thank you for your hospitality!" Wendy stood up and returned the greeting.

Walnut echoed, "You're welcome! This hall master is hosting, everyone should eat and drink well, and celebrate the New Year with a happy climb!"

[Hutao: Eat well, drink well, and have a good journey]

[Paimon: The two gods offer tea, will you drink it, Xiao? ]

[Xiao: I dare not…I dare not. How can I let the God of Wind and the Emperor offer me tea? This is extremely disrespectful.]

[Alice: I shouldn't be here, I should be under the car]

[Ying: I think this is the best Lantern Festival ever]

【Xiao: Alas...】

[Sino: "The Execution Song of the Great Sage"]

[Tinari:...]

...

Seeing that the two of them wanted to offer tea, Ying took Xiao out on the pretext of helping him digest his food.

Paimon also wanted to go, but Ying gave her a look and asked her to stay.

Paimon was a little scared, but still reminded her to come back early!

[Kaeya: Is there anything that Paimon can't hear? ]

[Cole: On the birthday of the flower god, the traveler has already abandoned Paimon once.]

[Nashida: Paimon at this moment is like a child who is at a loss while his family members are standing still during a dinner party]

[Ying: In my own name, I condemn the me in the video! ]

[Paimon: Now we are always together, no matter where we go, we will never be separated]

...

Outside Xinyuexuan

Xiao heaved a sigh of relief and finally walked out of the party. He also talked about many things in the past. The immortals had their own strengths and most of them were arrogant and spoke directly from their hearts without so many tricks. But this time...

Ying nodded, "I understand, it's all Zhongli's fault."

Xiao corrected loudly, "That's not what I meant! Rather, Emperor Zhong... is very able to integrate into human life and can be said to be content. And this... is probably something I will never be able to do."

Ying said with concern: "Xiao, you don't need to learn from them, just do your best."

Xiao nodded: "It is really hard to refuse the invitation from Hall Master Hu. When I came to the appointment, I was mentally prepared. She said [only friends who have a connection with elemental power are invited], so I knew you would be there. I just didn't expect that there would be other guests..."

[Kaeya: So, this is what Paimon can't know? ]

[Paimon: Take me out, it seems there is no problem, right? But... I still like to follow Ying, hehe]

[Ying'er: The Great Sage Who Conquers Demons likes the Traveler. Oh my God, will I be silenced?]

【elf:……】

[Charlotte: Don’t travelers like girls the most? ]

[Ying: I like pretty and kind girls the most, Ahe, Navia, Aqing, and... hehehe, Xinhai]

[Coral Palace Xinhai: ...Traveler, please don't play tricks]

【Keqing: Why am I on the traveler's list again? 】

[Ningguang: How about...I officiate your wedding? ]

[Ying: We are old partners. Every time you create a second work, you play the role of the wife.]

【Keqing: I have nothing to say...】

...

Crescent House

Seeing that the two had finally returned, Paimon stamped his feet angrily, "Ahhhh—you guys finally finished your whispers! Didn't you say you'd be back soon? Humph!"

Ying disagreed. Time obviously passed quickly and it was Paimeng's concept of time that was wrong.

Seeing Ying being so mean to him, Paimeng's expression suddenly turned ugly: "You, you dare to say that to me! Then I will not only let you know what it means to have a wrong concept of time, but also what it means to have a wrong concept of food intake!"

"Your snacks are mine!"

Ying walked forward on her own, ignoring Paimon. Paimon's inner anger was almost out of control.

Xiao: "Sorry for the long wait."

Hu Tao: "It's okay, it's just idle chat, nothing serious. You guys chat outside, we chat inside, isn't it the same?"

Hearing this, Ying reminded Paimeng to remember to study, but Paimeng didn't care about that and went to eat.

"But even though we are all acquaintances, we still need to have some sense of ceremony when we have a holiday dinner together."

Wendy was a little curious, "Is there any custom?"

Hu Tao shook his head and continued, "But in order to have a good start, this hall master has made one up! It is better to use the incense burner on the table than to choose one."

"It has been burning for so long, the spices inside are almost burnt out, so let the most distinguished guest here light the incense for everyone. It means endless life, and I wish you a prosperous and everlasting new year!"

Wendy suddenly realized that this was a good intention, worthy of being the Master Hu: "Then speaking of the most distinguished guest here... it must be Guest Zhongli. I am not very familiar with the rumors about Guest, but after just chatting with him, his knowledge and learning really opened my eyes as a bard who has traveled all over the world. If knowledge can be considered power, then Guest can be said to be extremely powerful."

Zhongli turned his back to the crowd and said, "In terms of speaking skills, the great poet is indeed better. I just have a good memory. I admire your eloquence for describing such an ordinary ability so well. Speaking of which, everyone can nominate candidates... I naturally think that the hall master should continue the incense."

Hu Tao still refused. This was a subordinate flattering his superior! They had already said that they wanted to invite distinguished guests, so how could they include themselves as the host?

"Since we have a table full of delicious food, it would be better to let Xiangling, the only chef here, come and cook."

Xiangling was stunned. How could it be calculated like this? But I didn't cook this meal myself!

The clever Hu Tao didn't care about that and gave an example: "Look, Xiangling, the direct disciple of the immortal, the companion of the stove demon, the champion of the Moon Festival Chef Competition. The only heir to the famous Wanmintang restaurant, one of the old friends of this hall master, isn't that enough?"

Xingqiu, Wendy, and Chongyun clapped behind him to show their admiration.

Xiangling felt that if this was really the case, then wasn't Xingqiu, the second young master of Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, noble?

After hearing what Xiangling said, Hu Tao felt that if she asked Xingqiu to light incense, she would definitely make a fortune in the coming year!

Xingqiu suggested that Taoist priest Chongyun, who was good at exorcising evil spirits and protecting everyone's homes, be sent.

Chongyun didn't expect Xingqiu to point the finger at him, but with the Demon-Subduing Great Sage around, it wouldn't be his turn anyway.

Xiao: "I refuse. I am definitely not the most distinguished person here. With your eyesight, you will be able to tell the difference."

[Ding! Who is the most distinguished person present? Why? ]

[Coral Palace Xinhai: Excluding the information we know, I think the Traveler is the most noble person. After all, she came from outside the world. As an Adventer, she has the power to rival the will of the world.]

[Ying: Alas, I am too weak now. I am not the most noble person.]

[Hu Tao: Oh, this adds another question. You even asked why? ]

[Keqing: The first thing we need to do is to look at it from their perspective. As the host, Hu Tao will naturally not go. It would be against the rules if she went.]

[Keqing: The relationship between the God of Wind and the Emperor is hidden, which means they are just the guest officials of the Bard and the Hall of Rebirth]

[Xiaogong: Feiyun Chamber of Commerce and the Taoist priests are not good enough in front of Xiao Shangxian. I think they can be ruled out.]

[Funina: Oh, isn't this an easy question? ]

[Mona: So, the answer to this question is Paimon! ]

[Paimon: Huh? I am the most honorable person? ]

[Arakaki Ichito: Since when did the flying dwarf melon become the most noble person? I don't accept it! ]

[Colai: What is the specific reason? Melusin said before that Paimon has a rope connected to Sky Island.]

[Amber: So Paimon's status is above the Seven Gods? ]

[Kujo Sara: Even if she is from Sky Island, who can know it in this video? ]

[Keqing: I know! The answer is Paimon, Paimon’s best partner! The Traveler’s most important friend! ]

[Ganyu: Actually, we can tell from the seats that Hu Tao is the host, and Dijun is the vice-host sitting opposite Hu Tangzhu. The most distinguished guest is on the right hand side of the host.]

[Ningguang: That’s true!]

【Jiuqi Shinobu: Live and learn】

[Ding! Keqing answered correctly! You can choose any two of the following options! ]

[System: Rewards are being issued: A. One historical book fragment; B. One OnePlus Ace3 Genshin Impact Keqing custom phone; C. One-day Honkai Impact experience card]

[Nashida: Keqing, I can pay any price, please take him down first]

【Keqing: I know this, but the second one...my own customized phone?】

[Paimon: Why are there still customized machines? ]

[System: Currently there is also a customized version of OnePlus Ace2 pro Paimeng, as well as Xiangling, Sand Sugar and Walnut]

[Ying: We don’t deserve a custom-made phone, right? ]

[Alice: It’s best not to choose the third one. I’m afraid that guy will wake up suddenly. The collapse of Teyvat is not something that can be tolerated.]

【Keqing: Then I will choose the first and second one】

[System: As you wish, I will grant you the promised thing]

[Keqing: Lord Grass God, please come and get this item in person. I’m afraid someone with ulterior motives might snatch it away.]

[Nashida: I'll go now!]

...

"There is another person here who knows everyone well."

After hearing Xiao's words, everyone's eyes turned to Ying.

Paimon: "Although you always insult me, you are really popular and know everyone! Oh, no! I just told you not to pay attention to you..."

Ying put her hands on her hips and responded, "I'm not the only one like this."

Paimeng was stunned. Is there anything else?

Ying asked Paimeng to look in the mirror.

Paimon said in disbelief: "You mean, I am the most distinguished guest here? This is really sudden, hehehe..."

Wendy also agrees that without a companion who insists on accompanying you, the long journey will become an endless lonely journey. Once you have a friend who is good at making jokes, all the scenery will become colorful.

Zhongli also agreed with Wendy's words. The traveler traveled to various countries and left many wonderful stories, but if there was no Paimon, these stories would be much more monotonous. Paimon played an indispensable role in the traveler's safe and smooth journey.

Paimon covered his head with his hands, his face flushed with shame: "Oh my God, I'm not used to being praised like this all of a sudden... Well, everyone is sincere, right..."

Ying: "Of course. Paimon, the best friend!"

Everyone had no objection to this, so Walnut began to announce that the best companion, guide, and best friend of the world's most powerful traveler, Paimon, would relight the incense!

Amid the enthusiastic praise and applause of the crowd, Paimon lit the incense in a daze...

Afterwards, everyone talked freely and drank tea until the night deepened...

After a good meal and tea, the banquet is over and it's time to say goodbye.

Hu Tao went to see the three little ones off, and Venti was afraid of being beaten away by Zhongli, so she found an excuse and ran away.

Then only Zhongli, Xiao and the Traveler Paimon are left.

Xiao: “Emperor…”

"Just call me Zhongli. I am now living in Liyue Harbor as a mortal, just one of the common people. I work from sunrise to sunset and rest from sunset to sunrise. In terms of seniority, Zhongli, an ordinary person, should be respectfully addressed as the Great Saint Conquering Demons, "Shangxian"."

Xiao lowered his head and dared not speak.

Seeing Xiao so frightened, Ying advised, "Zhongli, stop teasing him."

Zhongli smiled and said, "This is not a joke. I heard that during this year's Haideng Music Festival, you had exchanges with Master Gechenlangshi and Master Liuyunjiefeng, and I think you learned a lot about the past. The same fact presents different appearances from different people's perspectives. As more people record it, the same story will convey different emotions and appearances."

...

“So, there are some things that you don’t need to worry about.”

Xiao also roughly understood something about it. Seeing this, Zhongli didn't stay for long. Xiao also went back early because he had to work overtime.

As the saying goes, why sleep for a long time when you are alive, you will sleep forever after death. The nightlife has just begun. Paimon took Ying to stroll around the night market in Liyue Harbor.

The Sea Lantern Festival ends here.

[Ding! The playback of Panxian Zou Huaye has ended! Now we will enter the question and answer period. Who is the alternate time and space equivalent of the following character?]

[A. Walnut, the maintainer of justice]

[B, Qin, Ganyu]

[C, Beidou, Xingqiu]

[D. Albedo, Fischl]

[E, Silk, Keqing, Jiaming]