Genshin Impact: Our journey will never end

"I heard that Mondstadt and Liyue are co-hosting an event recently. It's really rare. What's the theme that brought everyone together? Let's find out. Let me think... A place with good information, high up, and a good view...

Ah, I got it! Let’s go to Wangshu Inn, quickly! ”

...

Paimon came to Wangshu Inn with great expectations. As soon as he went upstairs, he saw two old acquaintances, Walnut, the head of the Wangsheng Hall, and Barbatos who was slacking off.

"Oh my, isn't this the Traveler and Paimon? It's even more of a coincidence than finding Mora by falling on the road. I was just talking about you guys."

"Long time no see. Judging from your appearance, you must have learned a lot of wonderful stories during your journey, right?"

[Kaeya: As expected, you can see Barbatos anywhere]

[Wendy: That's wrong. As a bard, it's not too much for me to sing everywhere, right?]

[Paimon: The singer is with Hutao, so Zhongli will appear soon.]

[Yae Shenzi: Last time we played the gathering of the two gods, are they going to gather again this time? Master Fengshen has been to Liyue quite often. Alas, it's no wonder. Our Inazuma is located in a remote area. Are there any tourist attractions?]

【Wendy: Uh…it’s not that I don’t want to go, it’s mainly because I have no reason to go! 】

[Nashida: Do I need a reason to go out and play? ]

[Vendy: During the Demon-God War, I went to Liyue to visit the God of Rock. When I got there, he was fully armed and waiting for me. I thought he was going to attack me.]

[Zhongli: It is absurd to abandon your duties just to deliver wine.]

[Sino: The God of Wind comes to the God of Rock every day. Won't the God of Rock be weathered? ]

[Tinari: …Okay, okay, don’t embarrass yourself]

[Kelai: The great disciplinary officer still performs steadily]

[El Haisen: I haven't seen you for a long time, and my ability to tell cold jokes has improved again]

[Ying: Zhongli was able to withstand the wear and tear, and Venti played an indispensable role]

【Wendy: Hey! That’s true】

[Ying: Zhongli's wear and tear increased, and Venti contributed greatly to this]

[Zhongli: In terms of universal rationality, this is indeed the case]

[Wendy:…]

...

"What were you talking about just now? Was it something fun and delicious?"

Walnut raised her eyebrows. "We talked about a traveler and her companion. They traveled to various countries, made friends, traveled to all corners of the country, experienced many ups and downs, and survived many deaths..."

Paimeng was stunned. Why was he so sunny at the beginning, but became more and more miserable later?

Wendy echoed, "Recently, there are fine wines and delicious food under the stone gate. Everyone drinks eight cups and seven glasses and writes six sentences and five poems. You who have traveled all over the world, you must have guessed what the activity is from these few words, right?"

Ying: "Poetry Conference!"

Wendy nodded. Yes, it was the poetry conference co-organized by Mondstadt and Liyue.

"Do you remember the agreement between me and this Master Hu during the Lantern Festival?"

"At the dinner table that night, I felt that this young man was extraordinary and had elegant taste. He was a rare soulmate. Now, I finally got the chance. I personally went out to ask Yujingtai to help me and contacted the Knights of Favonius. I ran around a lot... Based on the principle of sharing poetry and friendly exchanges, I held this [Poetry Handshake and Talking Concert between the Two Countries]!"

Paimon spread his hands helplessly. What a weird name...

"Liyue's poetry is well-known, and Mondstadt is known as the "city of poetry and wine." Such a great exchange opportunity should be made as lively as possible.

Miss Hu Tao and I are co-hosts of this poetry conference. I have only been learning Liyue rules for a short time, so I made a fool of myself just now. "

Walnut: "No, no, that part that Wendy just spoke was amazing!"

Wendy: “Thank you so much.”

Paimeng thought this was interesting and asked Ying to sign up as well.

Ying nodded, she still liked writing poetry very much.

Paimon praised, "I know you're great! The couplet in Liyue last time seemed to be [The wind rises but the ground doesn't], and you matched it right away!"

Ying: "Clouds come and clouds come again."

Seeing that the Traveler was so talented, Walnut decided to make the task more difficult.

Paimon's little head finally realized that they were discussing the activities of the poetry conference!

"Wow, Paimon's brain is getting smarter and smarter! He actually guessed wrong so easily."

Paimon was surprised and asked, "Wait, how come you guessed wrong?"

Wendy explained: "We wanted to invite a special guest..."

"I just said that I won't go." The Great Sage who was standing beside him refused directly. "I have never written a poem, let alone comment on it. Besides, I have karmic obstacles, and I hate crowded and noisy places the most. You all know that."

Walnut advised: "Everything has a first time. Who didn't start with [a blade of grass on the ground and two birds on a tree]? Even if you can't be there, you can just watch the excitement from a nearby hilltop.

It's rare to be so close to the inn, wouldn't it be great to take a walk? I think there are a lot of fun things below the inn."

Wendy: "With this famous traveler here, you don't have to worry, do you?"

One is my boss’s boss, and the other is my savior. It is really difficult to choose, and in the end I only give it consideration.

[Paimon: Xiao seems to be in a difficult situation]

[Ying: My boss’s boss and my savior, it’s hard to choose between them]

[Ganyu: The Great Sage who conquers demons doesn’t like to join in the fun, he keeps to himself]

【elf:….】

[Kaiya: I think this activity is very interesting and strengthens cultural exchanges between the two countries]

[Keqing: Liyue welcomes exchanges with all countries, except for jokes of course]

[Seno:...]

[Nashida: Seno, if you feel bored, you can come to Jingshan Palace to find me]

【Amao: ……】

...

"It's almost time. Do you want to go to the venue? It seems like a lot of friends are here this time."

"Yes, yes, yes. Wendy and I still want to discuss an opening poem. We'll be there in a moment. Maybe we can persuade the Immortal a little more."

...

Poetry venue

"Huh? Look who's here. It looks like there are many talented people at this poetry conference."

Paimeng looked and saw that Chongyun and Xingqiu were also there!

Chongyun explained, "I wanted to go to the mountain to practice martial arts, but he stopped me halfway and dragged me here."

Xingqiu: "Ah, how can you say that? Isn't it the duty of the Liyue Taoist priests to ensure that the grand event of friendship between the two countries is not disturbed by evil spirits? Besides, wouldn't it be great to take this opportunity to make more friends with the heroes? Weren't you just curious about how that Mondstadt heroine lifted so many heavy objects?"

[Paimon: This should be Noelle! Mondstadt's strongman, the Rock Queen! ]

[Noelle: I can admit that it’s the strongman, but the one behind should be Miss Ningguang]

[Ying: The title of Rock King Princess is officially recognized! ]

[Hu Tao: After all, Zhongli likes people with white hair.]

【Noelle: ….】

[Arata Ichito: Hahahaha, that’s right, I have white hair! ]

[Chiori: I don’t have white hair, this news is inaccurate]

[Lisa: Although it is not accurate, most of the holders of the Rock Elemental God's Eye have white hair.]

[Ying: Currently there are only Navia, Qianzhi, Yunjin...]

[Rich man: So…I don’t have white hair]

[Young Master: Queen, you see, this rich man is in the winter but his heart is in Liyue! I demand that all his rights in the Northland Bank be confiscated! ]

[Hu Tao: Then I'll hand it over to you, Master. It won't be long before winter comes back to Liyue! ]

[Ice Queen: Enough! Pantalone will temporarily put aside the affairs of the Northland Bank. You should go to Rosaline for the meeting.]

[Rosaline: Thank you, Your Majesty]

...

"Are you talking about Noelle? She is very strong!" Paimon responded seriously.

When Xingqiu saw that Paimeng knew the female knight, he asked her to act as a go-between and introduce her to him.

...

"Mika! Noelle!"

Mika turned around when someone called her, only to find that the person was the Honor Knight and her best friend!

Noelle asked curiously, "Are you also here to attend the [Poetry Handshake Meeting between the Two Countries]?"

Ying looked at the two and asked if they were representatives of Mondstadt.

Mika was immediately flattered, it didn't mean anything.

"We were sent by the Knights of Favonius to maintain order at the venue and arrange the scene. Although... these tables and chairs were carried all the way from Mondstadt by Senior Noel... I didn't contribute much..."

Noelle retorted, "That's not the case. The selection and layout of the venue were all done thanks to Mika's advance surveying. You also contributed a lot. And logically, I should be the one to call you Mika Senior."

Mika: "Ah no no no, how can this be? Just call me Mika as before!"

[Kaeya: I can't stand it anymore, why is the sound muted when it comes to the travelers' segment! ]

[Ying: That’s right! I’m really good at talking! ]

[Lisa: The little cutie is still very talkative]

【Xianyun: In that case, then come and chat with me】

[Xiaogong: I feel like this is a group that will continue to chat with each other.]

[Paimon: If you want to hear Ying's voice, you can go find Noelle alone. After all, sometimes Noelle can make Ying's voice.]

[Coral Palace Xinhai: Okay, stop playing these sound memes]

...

"Leader Qin said that on top of completing our work, we should go out and see more and actively participate in poetry conferences. But I don't usually write poetry, so I don't know if I can fit in with the crowd..."

Mika felt a little embarrassed, as he was not good at writing poetry.

Seeing how nervous they were, Paimon patted her chest and said that the Traveler would also participate, and she was a good writer!

Seeing that the Honorary Knights would also participate, the two of them put their burdens down a little.

...

"Diona! Diona, are you here to mix drinks?"

Diona nodded and said, "I am the special agent of the Cat's Tail Tavern for this event, and I am also the bartender representing Mond Wine Industry."

Paimon was a little curious: "Representing Mond Wine? I thought Diona would hate such a salary."

Diona said confidently: "Of course I hate it! But for me, this is a golden opportunity to destroy Mond's wine industry! As long as I add all kinds of weird things when mixing cocktails and make super unpalatable wine, then Mond's wine will never be sold again!"

Paimon was a little embarrassed. The blessing of the fountain elf was not just for show!

Diona doesn't care about all that, she is very confident!

[Paimon: I remember Diona got a debuff before, how is she now? ]

[Wendy: Don’t mention it, Mond Wine’s revenue has dropped a lot]

[Diona: This is just the beginning. One day I will completely destroy Mond Wine Industry! ]

[Klee: Klee wants to help too! ]

[Barbara: According to the descriptions of those people, there is a 5% chance that the drinks Miss Diona mixes are fine wines, and the remaining 5% are randomly generated with various flavors.]

[Yae Shenzi: Is there also a time of judgment? ]

[Shadow: Humph, I can do anything now! Pots, pans, and utensils, submit to me! ]

[Kumi: When I go to Inazuma, I will definitely try this! ]

[Yae Shenzi: You'd better not come. It's definitely not a good thing if you come! ]

[Shadow: Son of God, don't be rude. Everyone who comes is a guest! ]

[Yae Shenzi: You stupid fool, you stupid fool, don't be fooled by this bad woman! ]

[System: Is this your own line? Did you get the wrong number? The Cangxuan Book is next door!]

……

Suddenly, a strong wind blew and made people close their eyes.

By the time people recovered from the shock, the bards Wendy and Walnut were already standing in the center of the stage.

"The wind carried poems and symbols to a strange country."

"There are two fish underwater, their bellies are full."

"The wind crystal butterfly is wearing a golden dress, and the small lights in the glass are shining brightly."

"The sparrows carried away the rice, and the forest pigs dug the ground in anxiety."

"Welcome everyone to the poetry conference co-hosted by Liyue and Mondstadt."

Master Hu jumped up excitedly and shouted, "Full name - [Poetry Handshake and Joyful Meeting of the Two Countries]! We are the hosts of this meeting - Hu Tao, the dark doggerel poet of the Liyue Alley School."

"I'm Wendy, the drinking poet of the Mondstadt Bard School. This conference is intended to be a friendly exchange of poetry between the two countries. The most important thing is that everyone should make more friends and have fun."

"Everyone who comes is a guest, and they all want to have fun!"

"Everyone, rest assured, whether you have written poetry before or not, you will have the opportunity to show your talent on stage. If you ask me, the most important thing about poetry is [emotion]. It is to express the thoughts that are usually hidden in your heart and difficult to express in public. There is no distinction between elegant and vulgar forms."

Walnut added: "In order to make everyone have fun, Wendy and I have carefully prepared three themes, which will be revealed over three days. Without further ado, the first theme is - guessing poetry riddles!"

Xingqiu found it quite interesting and it was indeed a good choice as a warm-up for the poetry conference.

Mika breathed a sigh of relief. It was great that he didn't have to write a poem right away!

"Did you see the lanterns hanging on the scene? They are prepared for poetry riddles. Everyone hangs the riddles on the lanterns, and Wendy and I will select some of them as topics for everyone to guess. Next, we will give you some time to write poetry riddles, hang poetry riddles, walk around, and discuss. Later, the person who guesses the most correctly will win a prize."

Wendy: "Then————[Poetry Handshake and Talk Party between the Two Countries] officially begins!"