Genshin Impact: I am best at sacrifice, don't cry

This year Hu Tao was ten years old.

The Hall of Rebirth, the reception hall.

"Master, the time is almost up."

A funeral director came in from outside the hall and announced loudly.

"Okay, let's get ready to go. This time the ceremony will be presided over by Nan Dou, so everyone should not make any mistakes."

The powerful voice of Hall Master Hu echoed in the hall, and all the funeral directors in the hall responded in unison.

"Nandou, go ahead, grandpa believes in you."

After everyone stood up, Master Hu patted Nan Dou, who was sitting next to him in formal attire with a serious expression, and spoke softly.

"I won't let grandpa down."

The ten-year-old Nan Dou stood up and stood about the same height as Master Hu's chest. Although his face was still childish, his calm temperament made people trust him.

After turning around, Nan Dou walked at the front of all the funeral homes without any stage fright.

The funeral directors couldn't help but show expressions of appreciation.

Walnut was dressed in black and stood at the end of the funeral procession, looking at her brother with shining eyes full of pride.

This time the funeral ceremony was completely presided over by Nan Dou independently. Master Hu stayed in the Hall of Rebirth and gave him all his trust.

After walking onto the street, Nan Dou still walked in front with a solemn expression, and the huge funeral procession followed silently behind him.

When the people of Liyue Harbor saw the team from the Hall of Rebirth, they consciously made way for them.

Death is worthy of awe and respect, and the Hall of the Rebirth, which is where people complete their final journey, deserves the same treatment.

However, the change in the person presiding over the ceremony from Master Hu to Nan Dou still caused heated discussions among people.

"Hey, isn't that little Nan Dou? He's so smart and sensible, yet he's already presiding over a grand ceremony at such a young age!"

"If I hadn't watched Nan Dou grow up since he was a child and knew that he was only ten years old, I would have thought he was a boy of fifteen or sixteen."

"..."

When walking past Wanmin Hall, Boss Mao, who had just finished his work, picked up Xiangling who was playing at the door, and subconsciously looked towards the team at Wangsheng Hall.

"Xiangling, look, that's your brother Nandou!"

"Hey, where is Nandou brother?"

Xiao Xiangling followed the direction of Boss Mao's finger and saw Nan Dou walking at the front of the team.

"Hey, Nandou brother changed his clothes and looks so handsome!"

Looking at the somewhat excited Xiangling, Boss Mao touched her head and said proudly: "My little Xiangling is also very beautiful, and she can cook, just as good as little Nandou."

"Yes, I'm good at it too, Dad. I'll cook for you tonight!"

"Uh...okay, okay."

Boss Mao looked bitter, but still agreed.

The team from the Wangsheng Hall gradually walked away, and the expression on Boss Mao's face became heavy.

"Let little Nandou preside over the ceremony at the age of ten. I'm afraid that Master Hu's health..."

……

Nan Dou didn't care about the noise from the outside world at this moment.

Walking onto the busy streets of Liyue Harbor and being stared at by hundreds of people was an experience Nan Dou had never had before.

But for some reason, he didn't feel the slightest bit of nervousness.

From the moment he put on the solemn ceremonial clothes, a heavy sense of mission surged into Nan Dou's heart.

In addition to the noisy voices, he could vaguely hear some kind of guidance, which made the ritual steps that he had memorized appear in his mind very clearly.

The team from the Hall of Rebirth soon arrived at the home of the deceased. When the other party saw that it was Nan Dou who presided over the ceremony, he didn't say much, but doubt and worry appeared in his eyes.

However, Nan Dou's performance quickly dispelled their doubts.

The calm tone, the skillful movements, and the respect and seriousness for the dead that comes from the bottom of his heart.

It’s hard to believe that the child in front of us is only ten years old!

The ceremony went smoothly. After the burial was completed and the family burned paper and paid tribute, the ceremony was completely over.

After bidding farewell to the deceased's family and returning to the Hall of the Dead, Nan Dou finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After changing their clothes, the brother and sister came to the hall where Master Hu was.

Master Hu, who learned about Nan Dou's performance from the funeral home, seemed very happy.

After verbally praising the two, he immediately planned to set up a banquet in the evening and invited friends to celebrate together.

As for Nan Dou and Hu Tao, they finally had some free time of their own after a long time.

"Brother, I just heard from a sister at the funeral home that there is a beast dance performance at the pier. Let's go and take a look."

"Okay, I'm a little hungry, so I'll buy some snacks to fill my stomach."

Nan Dou took Hu Tao's hand tacitly and ran out of the Hall of Rebirth, without any of the calmness he had just shown when he presided over the ceremony.

No matter what, he is still only a ten-year-old child, and the memories in his mind are just memories.

Soon, the two arrived at the street near the port.

The streets were bustling with activity, not affected at all by the procession passing by on its way to Shengtang a few hours ago.

This is how the world is. Every day, people leave and come. It has long become a habit to celebrate the newborns and mourn for the dead.

"Aren't these Xiao Nan Dou and Xiao Hu Tao? They just performed very well, just like your grandfather when he was young!"

"Compared to you two, my kid..."

"Come on, come on, take these buns and eat them."

"Don't be polite to your uncle, come and get some skewers from me!"

"..."

Nan Dou and Hu Tao grew up in Liyue Harbor since childhood. The two smart and sensible children have always been well-known in Liyue Harbor and are very popular.

After finally reaching the dock, Nan Dou's hands were already filled with all kinds of food.

"It seems that we don't need to eat dinner..."

Nan Dou's face was full of helplessness. This situation became more and more serious as he grew older.

"Humph, I think brother is enjoying it. Those uncles and aunts are almost treating you as their son-in-law!"

Walnut, who was standing by, crossed her arms and said unhappily with a puffy face.

Nan Dou could only smile bitterly about this question. He didn't want to listen to those uncles and aunts saying that they would marry their daughters to him when they grew up.

"it is good!!!"

Suddenly, a thunderous cheer came from a distance, instantly attracting the attention of the two.

It was just as the sun was setting, and many dock workers had finished their work and were preparing to go to dinner.

"There are so many people gathered in front, are they all watching the beast dance show?"

"Let's go over there quickly, brother!"

Hu Tao didn't care about being angry anymore, and ran towards the crowd with a jump.

"Haha, this girl always has her mind set on something."

Nan Dou smiled knowingly when he saw this and followed him.