Original God's Dark Priest

"Come on, Paimon, hold the matches carefully, don't hurt your hands!" Walnut handed the matches to Paimon with enthusiasm.

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

Then everyone opened up to each other, drank tea and chatted freely until the night deepened.

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

At the entrance of Xinyuexuan, Hu Tao walked out after paying the bill and looked at the people waiting on the roadside: "Huh... It's late, I don't want to waste your time any longer, let's adjourn now."

"The food and snacks are delicious. Thank you for your hospitality, Master." Ying expressed her gratitude with a smile.

Paimon agreed: "Yes, yes, the tea smells good too!"

"There's no need for us to be polite with each other. Just remember to come and support me next time I treat you to a meal!" Walnut looked around and his eyes fell on Saphir.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know your taste in advance. You must not have eaten well tonight." Walnut was unexpectedly kind-hearted.

Saphir was a little surprised. She thought Hu Tao didn't notice such a small thing, but she still chuckled and shook her head: "It's okay, it's just a small matter. Next time if you want to treat us, let Xiao Zhong cook. The dishes he cooks will definitely suit my taste."

She smiled, and Wendy and Ying followed suit. Zhongli also smiled: "Okay, if it's Boss Phil who wants to eat, then I naturally have no reason to refuse."

"Oh my, this is really..." Hu Tao didn't know what to say. After thinking for a while, she finally waved her hand and said, "Forget it, let's talk about it next time.

The road is not easy to travel at night, I will take Xiangling, Xingqiu and Chongyun back, and I will ask you to take care of the remaining guests."

"No need, no need. I'm going to the sea to meet an old friend. I won't bother you, Mr. Zhongli." Wendy calculated the time. Klee should have finished frying the fish and was ready to come back.

Meeting an old friend was just an excuse, actually he was going to pick up Klee.

He planned to take Klee back to Mondstadt directly. It would be better not to let Safire know about this. After all, riding a Dragnet to fry fish was too powerful. The fewer people who knew about it, the less likely it would be for Jyn to notice.

"Ying, you should know where the place I'm talking about is. Come and play with me when you have time!" Wendy invited Ying.

With his speed, he would be able to pick up Klee almost as soon as Ying's business was finished. It would save more effort to let Ying send her off at that time. His plan was very good.

Ying naturally wouldn't refuse: "Yes, of course."

After receiving a positive response, Wendy nodded with satisfaction and turned to the crowd: "It's nice to meet you all. Let's meet again when the spring breeze blows!"

"Goodbye, we'll have the chance to write poetry together in the future!" Walnut said goodbye to Wendy.

Wendy turned and left.

Walnut was also planning to leave: "Then we'll go first too."

After that, she led Xiangling and the other two away. After taking two steps, she suddenly stopped and turned back to look at Zhongli: "Oh, by the way, guest, remember to come back to the hall later. I have something to talk to you about."

"Understood. Take care, Hall Master." Zhongli nodded.

"Goodbye everyone!" Ying waved goodbye to them.

After Hu Tao and the others had gone far away, Zhongli spoke again: "So, what's next..."

"Emperor..." Xiao felt too stressed about what happened tonight and wanted to apologize.

But Zhongli shook his head and said, “Just call me Zhongli.

I now live as a mortal in Liyue Harbor, just one of the countless living beings, working from sunrise to sunset and resting from sunset to sunrise.

In terms of seniority, Zhongli, an ordinary person, should respectfully address the Great Sage Conquering Demons as "Shangxian". "

"!" Xiao was startled again. He felt that Zhongli seemed angry and immediately lowered his head. "I dare not."

Saphir poked Xiao's back from behind: "Look up! How can a great immortal bow his head? Be more confident and proud!"

Xiao smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Master Guizhong, please don't say such things anymore..."

"Oh, stop teasing him. Don't hurt the child." Ying couldn't bear to watch it anymore.

Zhongli chuckled: "Haha, this is not a joke."

Then, he changed the subject: "I heard that during this Haideng Music Festival, you had some exchanges with Master Liuyun Jiefeng. I guess you learned a lot about the past."

He looked at Saphir with a gentle gaze: "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.

I once had a long conversation with a Xumi scholar named Soraya, and learned a little about her research topic. Judging from the evidence she found and the inferences she drew from it, the part she studied was relatively close to the facts.

But humans, as well as demons, have many sides. In human culture and legends, there are many demons that are either high and mighty or friendly and capable.

But to me, to Boss Phil, to True Lord Gechenlangshi, or to Xiao and Ganyu, those otherworldly immortals and gods are more like companions with whom I can chat and joke.

The scene back then is just like the present moment. Just as Xiao is inaccessible to the public, it is different for Ying.

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

"Lord Zhongli's meaning...Lord Guizhong has just told me." Xiao nodded slightly.

Just let it be, don't worry about it, tonight is a party, just a party.

Safir put his hands on his hips and frowned, "He said that and you changed your tone. I reminded you so many times, but you still call me that. Is it true that my words are not effective at all?"

"No, Miss Safire is right." Xiao immediately changed his words.

"Forget it. You are so dull that you only open up when you are with other Yakshas." Saphir said in boredom. "Go find your brother Fushe. Oh, and bring this with you too."

Safir pulled out a bottle of wine from somewhere and said, "I just picked it up from the front desk. I paid the bill myself, but I didn't cheat Walnut out of any money!"

Zhongli shook his head slightly: "I haven't spoken yet."

"Take this to Fushe and tell him that Zhongli and I wish him a happy Lantern Festival." After giving the wine to Xiao, Saphir looked at Ying, "As for you..."

Ying was a little confused. She felt that her performance this year was still good and she should not have done anything that would cause Safir to beat anyone on this day.

As she was thinking this, she saw a emerald green sword appear before her.

"Cai Ye Cui Guang, a one-handed sword that is extremely friendly to the grass element. Haven't you always wanted a weapon suitable for intensification? This sword can be considered a gift for the Lantern Festival." Saphir gave the weapon to Ying.

Ying accepted it with a look of surprise, her eyes full of confusion. Although she had mentioned it before, she didn't expect that Saphir really took it to heart.

In fact, Saphir hadn't deliberately looked for it at all. It was Sora who asked her to pass it on. She felt a little sorry for taking so long to give it to Ying.

Looking at Ying happily holding the new weapon, Saphir reached out and pinched her face again: "Go back."

"The hall master asked me to see you off, but with your abilities, you should not need my company. The night is beautiful, and I also want to take a walk around." Zhongli also said his final farewell words.

Saphir nodded repeatedly upon hearing this: "That's right, let's go."

After she finished speaking, she turned around and tried to run, but Zhongli reached out and grabbed the back of her neck. Zhongli continued, "After strolling around, it's time to go back and meet the hall master. Well... Well, I'll go ahead. See you all later."

After saying that, he carried Saphir away, leaving the three people confused.

"Goodbye Zhongli... Saphir... take care of yourself." Little Paimon hesitated for a moment and said these words.

The corners of Ying's mouth twitched, but she still turned her eyes away from the two people who left: "They're all gone."

"Every time this lively atmosphere ends, I feel a little lost... But luckily you will always be with me!" Paimon felt a little disappointed, but quickly cheered up, "Uh, no, no, it should be, the most honorable guide Paimon will always be with you!"

Ying chuckled and acted along with the little fellow: "I am extremely honored. From now on, I would like to ask the most distinguished guide Paimon for your guidance!"

"Hehe, as long as you know it in your heart!" Little Paimon turned around proudly, his eyes narrowed into slits with a smile.

After the two of them expressed their feelings to each other, they thought of Xiao who was standing beside them: "What are you going to do next, Xiao? Do you want us to accompany you around Liyue Harbor?"

“No need.” Xiao held the wine in his hand, his eyes filled with smiles, “This stay has far exceeded my expectations. Although the lights in the city are beautiful... it’s time to go back.

This happened suddenly, thank you for your concern. "

"It's mutual. No need to thank me every time." Ying felt that she didn't do anything.

"Yeah." Xiao nodded slightly, "Well, see you next time." After saying that, he disappeared in an instant.

Ying and Paimon walked around the city again and decided to go to the dock to find Wendy.

Saphir was held in Zhongli's hand and couldn't break free. He could only swing his legs helplessly and beg for mercy.

However, Zhongli did not believe her pleas for mercy, because he did not use any force at all, so it was impossible for it to hurt. At most, the looks from passers-by would make her feel ashamed.

This is punishment.

On the Death Star, Wendy and Manye had a great conversation. The two of them enjoyed the sea breeze and looked at the fire not far away. That was the joy of a carefree child watching a bomb explode in the water.

In the Yanshang Tea House, Shen He carefully held a piece of white paper and watched Jiang Li making a sky lantern. They made a lot of sky lanterns tonight and planned to release them later. This one was specially made and very large, so Jiang Li's small body had some difficulty using it.

Fortunately, Coral Palace's Xinhai was there to assist. Although she didn't know how to make a sky lantern, she could follow Jiang Li's instructions. This huge sky lantern looked quite realistic and it would probably be ready soon.

On the third floor of the Moonlight Tavern, Liudashka threw the cards in his hand onto the table and huddled into the slime-shaped sofa behind him. “Oh no, I won’t fight you anymore. It’s always like this. I can’t beat you.”

Opposite her, Chizuru Hanyuda put down the cards in her hand with a gentle smile on her face: "Liu Dashika's card playing skills are very good, every time I want to beat you, you will make me try my best.

I haven’t tried so hard to win in a while.”

"You have something else in your words!" Katarina said alertly.

Hanyuda Chizuru's face changed and she immediately shook her head to deny: "I didn't."

Outside the glazed pavilion, Nadia walked out of the door holding Vlad's arm. The two looked very affectionate and had a very good relationship.

Vlad wiped the food residue from the corners of Nadia's mouth with a doting look in his eyes, and both of them had affection in their eyes that could not be concealed.

"Vlad, how about... I go ask Lord Dark Priest to write a note?" Nadia suddenly suggested.

There are marriage and love regulations within the Fatui. Generally, if the advance team wants to get married, they need to apply to establish a relationship, and then be transferred according to their positions. They cannot get together on a whim, as that is against the regulations.

Applying for a relationship is what Nadia calls a "quit".

Vlad's body suddenly stiffened, a little scared: "Do we really want to go to her to file a complaint? I'm a little scared."

Vlad was somewhat afraid of Safire. On the one hand, it was due to Clement's indoctrination. After all, Clement's life was miserable now because he had offended Safire.

His fear of Saphir also affected Vlad, who was in the same position as him.

The second reason was the party organized by Katharina before. A group of people drank a lot and even got Lyudashka drunk. On that occasion, Katharina, the mastermind, was fine, but Nikolai, who stood up to take the blame, was severely punished.

He was beaten almost to death, but was rescued.

Vlad was extremely frightened by Nicholas' experience. He became even more frightened when he and Nadia were intercepted by the sudden appearance of the Netherworld Chains when they tried to escape through the window and were almost strung together like a candied haws stick.

From then on, every time Vlad saw Saphir, he acted as if he had seen a ghost and tried to avoid him whenever possible.

Now when he heard Nadia say that she was going to ask Saphir to fight the police, he suddenly felt that Nadia was a burly woman who was really brave.

Nadia chuckled: "Seeing how scared you are, you really should get to know Lady Dark Priest better. The more you know, the more you will know that she is actually very cute in many cases."

"Forget it... If I see that so-called cute side of mine, I won't live to see the next day." Vlad was very resistant.

Nadia didn't force him too much. If he didn't want to, he could just let it go. After all, she had thought the same way before.

In the Dust Song Pot, Ada met Linny, who brought the latest news about Fontaine.

"So, what is father's plan?" Ada didn't ask anything else, she was only interested in the next task.

Linnie smiled slightly: "Father hopes that the traveler can come to Fontaine as soon as possible. Of course, my sister can't be absent."

"According to Lady Safir's recent schedule, she should go to Xumi again, so it seems that the traveler can go there earlier." Ada thought for a while and shook her head, "No, it should be said that the traveler will not leave for Fontaine for some time."

"Is there anything else important to deal with?" Linnie was a little surprised.

Ada shrugged. "Lord Saphir should not break his promise to that stinking snake to help him. As for the traveler... we will not interfere with her journey."

"Is that so?" Lini nodded in understanding. "Then please tell my sister that father wants to borrow some help from her."

"Isote can go. Dieanaila is still in the Tanit tribe. If things over there are over, it should be fine. Zoya is also there." Ada carefully calculated the people she could mobilize and finally nodded. "If there is nothing else, I can take the rest of the people and go first."

"Then I'll leave it to you." After saying that, Linny left with the cave pass in his hand.

After he left, Ada sighed and looked at the beach in front of her: "The unchanging sunset and beach are beautiful, but they never change. I am a little tired of it...

Forget it. I can't contact Lord Safir for the time being. Let's gather the troops first. The next mission is coming. It's time to get out of the festive atmosphere."

As she spoke, she left Chen Ge Hu and began to assemble her troops, preparing to take them to Fontaine first.

As for Safir, she would report after he came back.