Mr. Zhongli, we can't slack off anymore!

On a certain day of a certain month of a certain year, at 7:00 local time in Liyue Harbor.

The fifth Adventor—"The Traveler from Another World"—has been in Teyvat for nearly 8 hours.

Mr. Zhongli, a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth, led a traveler dressed in strange clothes to the first shop, "Cloth Shop".

As soon as the two stepped inside, the shopkeeper greeted them: "Mr. Zhongli, it's been a while since you've been here." His eyes lit up when he saw Zhongli, which showed that Zhongli had been a frequent customer and was a big spender.

"Long time no see, shopkeeper, how have you been?" Zhongli greeted the shopkeeper.

"Thanks to your care, everything is fine." The shopkeeper winked at the shop assistant and continued, "You've come at the right time. We just received a few bolts of fine fabric. I'll have the shop assistant bring them out for you to see."

"I brought a friend with me this time. Could you please help her choose some good fabrics and make a few clothes?"

The innkeeper looked the traveler from another world up and down, then circled her once, looking her from all sides, before saying, "So this was chosen for this young lady... Judging from her clothes, she doesn't seem to be a local."

"I……"

Before the traveler could finish speaking, Zhongli calmly took over the innkeeper's question: "Yes, she is a distant relative of mine. She is traveling alone, so I cannot disclose her actual address."

The traveler cried out in his heart: Mr. Zhongli lies without even blinking!

"So you're a relative of Mr. Zhongli. I'll go pick out the best fabric right away. Please have a seat." The shopkeeper said, then went into the storeroom.

Zhongli approached the traveler and lowered his voice: "The Descendant has always been a secret hidden by the Seven Gods, known only to a few. It's best not to tell anyone that you are a Descendant."

“Okay,” the traveler from another world agreed.

Even if I told you my background, I doubt anyone would believe me, and it wouldn't be good if it caused any trouble.

After a while, the shopkeeper returned with several workers carrying bolts of cloth.

Shopkeeper: "Mr. Zhongli, look at these, they are all rare and excellent materials."

Zhongli carefully examined the fabric in front of him and nodded: "Indeed, these are all fine materials. This piece of 'Flowing Clouds Brocade' is rich in color and has a full floral pattern. I'll take it."

The shopkeeper had his assistant bring another bolt of cloth to Zhongli. Zhongli traced the cloth with his fingertips: "This fine brocade is gorgeous in color and soft in texture. I want it too."

The shopkeeper grinned from ear to ear: "Mr. Zhongli, you certainly have a good eye. Come, come, let Mr. Zhongli take a look at them all."

The shopkeeper showed Zhongli bolt after bolt of brocade, and he accepted them all without hesitation: "Yun brocade, exquisitely crafted, the best among brocades, I must buy it."

"This brocade with its intricate structure and vivid patterns is quite impressive."

"Hmm, this one is even more exquisite..."

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Half an hour later.

Although he didn't have to spend his own money, the traveler from another world felt uncomfortable having others buy so much fabric for him to make clothes.

Besides, she couldn't possibly wear all these clothes by herself, so she quickly stopped them, saying, "That's enough! Mr. Zhongli, these are enough for me to wear for decades."

After hearing her words, Zhong Li finally snapped out of his immersive shopping state: "You're right." He turned to the shopkeeper and said, "I've already bought mine, now let her choose."

"Huh?" The traveler's pupils dilated in shock before he realized what was happening.

It turns out the fabric I bought before wasn't for me, but for him.

"I just need a ready-made garment, nothing too complicated," the traveler shook his head.

Having not slept all night, and having accompanied the old man to watch the sunrise this morning, seeing him spend the whole morning choosing fabrics, the traveler was utterly exhausted.

"Clothing reflects a person's character, and a person's dressing habits represent their taste. Dressing appropriately is also essential," Zhongli said earnestly.

"Alright." The traveler realized that if he didn't choose carefully, the old man wouldn't let him off the hook, so he had no choice but to agree.

"Hmm. Shopkeeper, please bring some fabric suitable for her." After Zhongli finished speaking, the shopkeeper led the shop assistant back to the storeroom. He stood there without moving an inch.

From the traveler's perspective, he was itching to go on another shopping spree.

With Mr. Zhongli's forced "assistance," the traveler from another world obtained a backpack prop—"clothes that can last a lifetime."

"How long will it take to finish these clothes?" Zhongli asked the tailor who was taking measurements for a traveler.

Tailor: "Ten days will suffice. Our Liyue speed is no joke; we guarantee it will be both fast and good."

"Thank you for your trouble." Zhongli nodded and asked, "Could you make her something to keep warm as soon as possible?"

"Of course, if it's a basic design, a few people working together can finish it in less than an hour. Would you two like some tea?" the tailor replied.

Sure enough, in less than an hour, the traveler had changed into a new set of clothes.

Zhongli looked at the traveler who had changed his clothes and said, "Not bad. Fine clothes match your beautiful face, and gold thread accentuates your jade-like features."

"The compliments are making me feel really embarrassed." The traveler covered his face and didn't dare to look up.

“However, it seems that something is still missing…” Zhongli raised his hand to his chin, lost in thought.

The traveler thought: If you dare say "I'm missing a beautiful face," I'll fight you to the death.

"I understand. Let's go, traveler. To Mingxingzhai." Zhongli remembered something and led the traveler out of the cloth shop.

At midday, Liyue Harbor was packed with people, a scene you wouldn't see in the game, much like tourist attractions during the National Day or May Day holidays.

"It's already this late." The scorching sunlight outside reminded Zhongli that it was time for lunch.

Zhongli asked the traveler, "It's lunchtime, and we'll be in the way of others having their meals at Mingxingzhai. Why don't we find a place to eat first?"

"Alright." The traveler was hungry and sleepy, didn't want to use his brain, and was too lazy to struggle.

"Miss Traveler, what kind of cuisine do you prefer? Liuli Pavilion and Xinyue Pavilion each have their own unique dishes. Since we're inviting you to dinner, we should at least ask about your preferences."

"Whatever," the traveler replied with that most annoying answer. Aren't the three great questions in the world "What to eat for breakfast," "What to eat for lunch," and "What to eat for dinner"?

"Judging from the current situation, Xiangling should be on duty at Wanmintang today, so let's go there," Zhongli suggested to the traveler.

"Great!" the traveler agreed with both hands. "Um... Mr. Zhongli, can I touch the guoba next to Xiangling? Can I hug it? Can I lift it up high?"

“This shouldn’t be considered offensive. My old friend… Guoba loves good food. If he’s fed properly, he shouldn’t mind,” Zhongli answered the traveler’s question earnestly.

"Mr. Zhongli, do you like good food?" The traveler covered his mouth and chuckled.

"Of course I like it."

After a moment, Zhongli realized: "Hmm? That's not right. Why would you ask that? Wait, I understand."

He nodded and smiled: "Mr. Zhongli, I kindly invited you to dinner, so please let him go."

"Then we'll let you go, Mr. Zhongli," the travelers said with a smile.

On a certain day of a certain month of a certain year, at 12:00 local time in Liyue Harbor.

The fifth Adventor—"The Traveler from Another World"—has been in Teyvat for nearly 13 hours.

Mr. Zhongli, a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth, led a well-dressed traveler to the Hall of Ten Thousand People.

"Oh! It's Mr. Zhongli, and another guest we haven't seen before. Today's new dish is roasted assorted pork. Please come in, both of you." Xiangling, the head chef of Wanmintang, was greeting guests outside Wanmintang.