Genshin Impact: Awakening in the Darkness

One year later—

"Your Majesty, there are a few letters here." Gan Yu walked over with the letters, only to find that it was Xuan Yue, not the Emperor, who was reviewing the documents.

"Thank you, Gan Yu. Morax is off today, so I'll have to cover for him." Xuan Yue smiled wryly. Ever since he and Barbatos went on a trip for nearly three months a year ago, Morax had made a contract with him about taking turns off. At the time, he said, "Even rocks get tired sometimes."

I'm truly defeated by him.

"Let me see... umm... sigh!" After Xuan Yue finished looking, she didn't even bother to greet Gan Yu and immediately ran to find Morax.

The best place to find Morax is the storyteller's inn. Sure enough, the Emperor had just brewed a pot of tea and hadn't even taken a sip when someone appeared in the empty seat opposite him.

Xuan Yue didn't say anything, but handed several letters to Morax.

"Oh? The gods agreed to arrive in Liyue in three days. It seems that they have almost finished dealing with matters in various countries."

"Given the personalities of these gods, do you believe that they will eventually fight each other? And then how will it end?"

"Hehehe~ Old friend, don't worry, there's a solution. The gathering can be held in Jueyun Pavilion. It's spacious there, and a friendly spar won't affect Liyue."

"Hmph, if Liu Yun finds out you're plotting against her again, you'd better explain yourself. This time, I'm not helping you." Every time she sought leisure, she would run to Liu Yun's cave for tea. Liu Yun, wanting to fulfill her duty as host, would emerge from her seclusion. Over time, without a reasonable explanation, Liu Yun, though she wouldn't say anything, would no longer come out to lend the Emperor her place to relieve his boredom. After all, her inspiration had been ruined by this Emperor several times.

"Hmm..." The Emperor remained silent.

"Sigh, Morax, you haven't been back to your own cave for too long, and you've forgotten that your place is also a treasure trove." Xuan Yue said with a smile. He was very curious about what Morax's cave was like. After all, he had seen the caves of other immortals, but he had never been inside Morax's.

"..." Morax pondered for a long time, but shook his head and said, "No, my cave is too messy and there is no place to put my feet. It is not suitable for entertaining guests. However, if you take my advice, how about we go to your cave? The scenery is picturesque and it is dusk. Beautiful scenery and fine wine are not a good match."

(You've completely thwarted my plan. Besides, isn't there just some of your collection in your cave? How come there's no room to even step? Don't tell me you have too many collections and your cave can't hold them all...) Xuan Yue thought of this, and then of Morax's racial talent and hobbies. From the Demon God War until now, hmm... that's quite possible...

"Alright, I give up." Xuan Yue sighed and rubbed her forehead. "Go and approve the General Affairs Department's report now, and I'll go and get the things needed for the banquet."

"That old friend, I..."

"Morax, do you know where to get the best wine from Mondstadt, what the gods and their retinues of Inazuma like to eat, what dishes are popular in Sumeru, what kinds of pastries and cakes to choose from in Fontaine, the juice from Nata, the spring water of Winter..."

"Okay, I'll leave it to you." When Morax heard about all this, he felt that he might as well be approving documents. He was really not good at negotiating prices, and if he had to choose, he knew he would take it all. So it was better to leave it to Xuan Yue, after all, Xuan Qing was a good teacher.

"That's settled then, I'm off to get busy. Morax, you're not allowed to slack off anymore!" With that, Xuan Yue disappeared.

"Alas..." Life is not easy, the Emperor sighed.

Xuan Yue didn't rush to buy goods immediately, but went to the cave first. Since Xuan Qing left, he had never set foot here again. He was either in Guiyuan Village or sleeping in the tents of the Thousand Rock Army. Later, he even stayed in the aerial pavilion of Morax...

As he looked around, the time he spent cultivating with Xuanqing seemed to be right before his eyes.

(Xuan Yue, leave her to me, don't go out.)

(Alright, alright, I'll stay in the Sea of ​​Spirit and won't try to take control from you. But let me make this clear: if you get hurt, I'll take your place. And don't you dare keep quiet about it!)

(Um.)

……

(Hey big iceberg, pay attention to me, I'm so bored, stop focusing on your cultivation.)

(Didn't I give you control?)

(But I'd like you to chat with me.)

(What are we talking about?)

(For example, how can I replace Morax's tea with alcohol, hehe.)

(If Morax wants to hit you, I'll definitely throw you out first.)

(No! Xuanqing, my good brother, you have to help me! You can't just stand by and watch me die... Brother...)

(Sigh, there's nothing I can do...)

(Xuanqing is the best.)

……

(Mysterious Moon, devour me... there's no time left...)

(No! There's a way, there will be a way!)

(Ah Yue, be good...)

……

(Xuan Yue! Stay away from me... Ugh... Someone has fallen into the taboo... No way! Take care of yourself...)

(Xuanqing! Xuanqing!)

……

"Hmm! Here we go again. But it's been almost a thousand years. Xuanqing, why haven't you come back yet..." Xuanyue shook her head, suppressing her thoughts and keeping them buried deep in her heart.

With his magical powers, cleaning such a large area was quite convenient. He first placed the essence blood he had collected over the years in a special room, then locked and secured it. After that, he moved out a large dining table that could seat 20 people. Considering the space occupied by the chairs, he decided to add a few more tables on the nearby stone platform, since the cubs also needed space. That's right, Xuan Yue thought of the Water Dragon King of Fontaine, Lannaro of Sumeru, the little fox of Inazuma, his own little bird, and Little Gan Yu.

"As expected of me!" Xuan Yue looked at the arrangement of the table and chairs in front of her with great pride.

After arranging everything, I went to check if the wine ordered by Monde had arrived. Over the years, Monde's wine business had grown significantly. Based on Xuanqing's early investments, their shareholding in Monde Winery was split 30/70 with the rest of the Monde businessmen. This didn't mean a small percentage; "Qingyue" alone held 30% of the shares, while the remaining businessmen and descendants of the Legendund family held the remaining 70%. Therefore, it was quite easy for Xuanyue to order a few barrels of wine in the name of "Qingyue," and according to priority allocation, it should arrive this afternoon.

"Alright, next up is Inazuma's food. I remember Balzebu likes tricolor dumplings, Raiden isn't picky about food, and that little fox likes fried tofu. Hmm, let's ask the Merchant Guild to send someone to buy them; there'll be enough time."

Next up is Fontaine. Urgolia doesn't seem to have a particular preference, but as for the Water Dragon King, I remember several previous generations enjoyed drinking water. So, we sent people to Fontaine to get some spring water, and also water from the Cider Lake in Mondstadt... wait, I think he was still an egg, right? Anyway, the Water Dragon King has an affinity for water, so he should be able to taste it. Add a few desserts, and it'll be perfect…

Then, send some fruit from various places back; the price can be tripled. As for Nata Vulcan, well, he's a battle maniac, so he doesn't seem to have any dietary restrictions. Barnabas is the Ice God; how about we add a few more cold drinks…” Xuan Yue listed the items, and also added Liyue's menu, which included famous Liyue dishes such as Fairy Jumps Over the Wall, Golden Shrimp Balls, and Hibiscus Pastry.

"Finally finished writing it down." Xuan Yue put down her pen, then looked back at the list, and was stunned for a moment.

"No! Is there that much?" Xuan Yue, who had just come to her senses, was both amused and exasperated. However, no matter how much there was, they still had to prepare. After all, it was the gathering of the Seven Gods, which was of great significance, and these things were still necessary.

"Could we ask Morax to reimburse us? It's just a few more scales, it shouldn't be a big deal for him, hehe."

Meanwhile, in the pavilions and towers of Jueyun Mountain: "Ah! Someone's praying again. It shouldn't be anything serious, but...did Xuan Yue prepare a bit too much stuff...?"

——To be continued——