Genshin Impact: Dionysus reigns supreme, all demons retreat!

Because Xu Ning had instructed Qingyi to build this painted pavilion and vermilion tower in the Dust-Hidden Cave Heaven some time ago, a considerable amount of materials were used.

The remaining amount of precious coins in the space is severely insufficient, enough to buy at most four "empty" floating platforms.

Ningguang asked Xu Ning to buy one piece first to check its size, and nodded, saying, "The area of ​​just these four pieces pieced together is already much larger than my original house."

Xu Ning bought the remaining three pieces at once.

"Let's build a house first to experience what it's like to live in the sky."

"The treasure money from the cave will accumulate slowly. Anyway, these floating platforms can be spliced ​​and expanded at any time. We can expand them step by step when we have enough money."

Seeing that Ningguang had no objections, Xu Ning turned to Qingyi and instructed her, "I'll leave the foundation and control mechanism entirely to you. You can freely control these platforms within the Dust Concealment Cave Heaven. Just assemble them here. As for the control mechanism, make sure it's well hidden."

"Don't let someone spot the mechanism when you hire an architect to build the house up there. Don't blame me for dragging it back to the cave and leaving you to build it all by yourself."

The woman in green was shocked. What an inhumane statement!

I just finished building you a new house so you could settle your two precious darlings, and now you're asking me to build another one?

Xu Ning ignored the blue-robed figure secretly raising his finger and said to Ningguang and Beidou, "Since the Jade Pavilion is going to be built, we must make sure all the security measures are in place. After the blue-robed figure finishes these preparations, I will go to Mondstadt and get some Wind Wings."

Beidou asked curiously, "What are the Wings of Wind?"

Xu Ning explained, "It's a pair of wings that can glide in the sky with the help of the wind. Unless there is a strong wind, it can't fly very high. However, it does have one advantage: when someone falls from a height, it can greatly reduce the impact of the fall and prevent them from dying."

Beidou nodded seriously, "Make sure to put plenty of those jade pavilions on top!"

Hearing Beidou's words, Qingyi said angrily, "The floating platform I built is absolutely reliable and will not fall from the sky at all."

Ignoring Qingyi as usual, Xu Ning asked Ye Lan, "I should also ask Uncle Tian for leave in person. Where can I usually find Uncle Tian?"

Ye Lan smiled and said, "If you want to find Uncle Tian on ordinary days, just go to the dock and you're sure to find him."

"However, he'll probably be very busy these next few days and won't have much time for you, since the annual Seven Stars Invitation Ceremony is coming soon."

The Seven Stars Invitation Ceremony is a ritual presided over by the Seven Stars to invite the immortals.

At this time of year, the Geo Archon descends from the sky to guide all the people of Liyue in their future direction.

For the people of Liyue, this is an incredibly important day.

As the head of the seven stars who presided over the ceremony, Uncle Tian will probably be very busy for a while.

"So, after entering this world, I will be facing a true god for the first time!"

Xu Ning thought to himself, "I wonder if this Rock King Emperor will notice that my elemental system is different from that of this continent?"

Seeing that Xu Ning was in a daze, Ningguang reached out and gently nudged him.

"Let's go after the Seven Stars Invitation Ceremony, since it will take some time to build the foundation anyway."

Beidou also chimed in, "Yes, let's go see what the Rock King Emperor looks like. Besides, Xu Ning, you haven't seen my new ship yet!"

Xu Ning nodded, "Alright, let's go and admire the Emperor's true face together. But Ningguang and Yelan, you've probably seen it several times already, right?"

Ningguang shook her head and laughed, "I haven't seen it. You'll know when that day comes. But Yelan should have seen it, right?"

Ye Lan nodded, "I did attend one with my father and had the honor of seeing it, but it wouldn't be very interesting to talk about it. You should see for yourselves on the day!"

These words made Beidou wish the next few days would pass quickly.

However, time will neither speed up by a second because of your urgency, nor slow down by a minute because of your attempts to hold on.

The Seven Stars Summoning Immortals Ceremony arrived very quickly.

On this day, the streets were deserted as everyone emptied out.

Almost everyone in Liyue Harbor headed towards Yujing Terrace.

You can even see some weary foreigners who must have specifically timed their arrival for this day.

Beidou, carrying a bag of snacks, looked at the foreigners and asked, "Do other countries also worship our Liyue Geo Archon? Why come all this way to pay homage to the Archon's true form?"

Xu Ning smiled and took a skewer from her hand, took a bite and said, "It's not necessarily because they believe in our Rock King. Maybe they just want to know as soon as possible which direction Liyue's economic development policies will favor in the next year so that they can make preparations in advance. That's why they came here on purpose."

"The saying 'All the world's hustle and bustle is for profit' perfectly describes them."

Ningguang smiled and said, "Your words have perfectly captured the essence of all businessmen."

"You know what, that's exactly why they came. Even if they can't get close enough to hear the instructions of the Rock King Emperor, they're willing to wait outside the Jade Capital Terrace and pay a high price for any information about this year's Immortal Invitation Ceremony."

As Xu Ning approached the Jade Capital Terrace, he finally understood why Ningguang had said she had never seen the Rock King Emperor.

The Jade Capital Terrace, which could be freely entered and exited in the past, was now surrounded by a heavy force of Thousand Rock Army soldiers.

Everyone entering and leaving must have their identity strictly checked. Foreigners, unless they have been specially invited by the Seven Stars to attend the ceremony, should not even think about entering.

Even those with status still have to pass the review at Yuehai Pavilion after entering, and there is a final review before Yiyan Hall.

It's absolutely impossible to get away with it.

Previously, given Ningguang's status, it would have been impossible for her to enter the Jade Capital Terrace to observe the ceremony, but today is different from the past.

Xu Ning, Ningguang, and Beidou arrived at the entrance of Yujingtai. Ningguang took out a token and handed it to the guards of Qianyan Army for inspection. The three of them entered Yujingtai without any hindrance.

Several wealthy merchants from Fontainebleau, who had been traveling all day, were resting against the flower wall of Yujingtai when they saw Xu Ning and his two companions swaggering in. They were so surprised that they pointed over there and asked, "Why are those children allowed to go in?"

The Liyue people around him laughed at his expression.

"Haven't been to Liyue Harbor in a while, have you? A kid? That's a big shot from Liyue!"

"You don't even recognize Ningguang from 'How to Relieve Sorrow'? You've never heard of Beidou from 'Sword Severing the Mast'?"

The Fontaine merchant suddenly realized, "So it was them. Then... what about that boy carrying the wine gourd? Who is he?"

This question left the person who was trying to strike up a conversation speechless.

I often saw that boy, always carrying a wine gourd and swaggering around the streets. He even seemed to have sparred with the Fools, but he didn't seem to be any big shot.

But can we admit defeat verbally?

"Huh? You're really ignorant! Being able to walk between Ningguang and Beidou, your status is self-evident, isn't it? Ahahaha..."