Genshin Impact: Return of the Water Queen

After dinner, Xianyun, Shenhe and Xiao gathered together, talking about something. Each of the three looked grateful and happy for having survived.

Lotia stood up, sighed, and began to help clear the table.

Zhongli, Luo Chaya and Wendy, along with Zhong Yue, four pretentious guys gathered together, and no one knew what they were discussing. Ying listened for a while and heard that it was still some pretentious business flattery.

"You performed very well, Miss Luochaya," Wendy praised.

Luo Chaya smiled and said, "It's the same to you, Mr. Great Poet."

Wendy looked at Zhongli and continued, "But Mr. Zhongli's determination and acting skills are still better."

“No, no, for a great poet to tell a story, acting skills are indispensable.” Zhongli smiled lightly and spoke slowly.

Zhong Yue looked up at the three of them and whispered, "These three old guys look quite similar."

"Oh, that's wrong!" Wendy looked at Zhong Yue and said seriously, "This is the real us. When it comes to holidays, the most important thing is to have fun."

"Yes, to be fair, my behavior just now really made me feel good." Zhongli nodded, agreeing with Wendy's words.

Luo Chaya then said: “That’s right!”

Wendy then said to Zhong Yue, "Weren't you having a lot of fun just now?"

Zhong Yue fell silent, thought for a while, nodded and said: "Yes... indeed."

Over there, Hu Tao called everyone over and said to them, "Although we are all acquaintances and friends, it is the Lantern Festival after all, so there should still be some sense of ceremony!"

"Oh? Are there any customs?" Wendy became interested when she heard this.

"No." Walnut answered very straightforwardly, but she continued, "But this hall master made one just to get a good start. It's better to use the incense burner on the table! The incense has been burning for so long, and it will soon burn out. Let the most distinguished guest here light some more incense for everyone."

"It means endless life! I wish you all good luck in the new year!"

"I see! What a great idea! As expected of Hall Master Hu!" Wendy applauded. He continued, "Then the most distinguished guest here must be Guest Official Zhongli, right? Guest Official Zhongli is knowledgeable and well-versed in history and the present. He is extremely distinguished in every way!"

"In terms of speaking skills, the great poet is indeed better. I just have a better memory. Such an ordinary ability cannot be called noble." Zhongli shook his head and looked at Luo Chaya. "Speaking of noble, Luo Chaya is a distinguished guest of Tianquan Ningguang. She has an extraordinary status and can invite immortals to the table. Naturally, she should be the one to burn incense."

"Eh?" Luo Chaya was stunned for a moment.

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, she quietly gave Zhongli a thumbs up and said, "Zhongli, are you kidding me? I am just an ordinary person. In terms of status, there is no way I can be higher than immortals and their disciples!"

"Yeah, that's right." Zhong Yue nodded.

“So, since the Great Sage who subdues demons is here, it’s natural that he should be the one to light the incense for everyone!” Luo Chaya continued.

Wendy immediately applauded, but Xiao quickly distanced himself from the issue. He said, “I am definitely not the most distinguished person here! Please don’t choose me. Shen He wiped out the evil spirits and protected Liyue Harbor during the Liyue disaster, saving many lives of the Thousand Rocks Army. You…”

"That's not necessary! I have the Lonely Star Tribulation, so I'm naturally not suitable." Shen He quickly stepped back and refused, "I think Hall Master Hu is the most suitable."

"Hey, hey, how can I do that? I'm the host, and I've already said that guests are coming!" Hu Tao waved her hands.

Luo Chaya looked at everyone pushing the ball to each other and directly suggested, "Why don't we let Paimeng come? Since none of us wants to be the one to burn incense, Paimeng is naturally the most suitable person!"

"Eh? So, I am the person with the most noble status?" Paimon was stunned for a moment and looked at Luo Chaya in surprise.

Luo Chaya nodded, "Of course."

"Yes, indeed." Zhongli nodded.

Wendy smiled and said, "I agree! This guy is a good choice!"

The three first-generation rulers praised Paimeng without blushing or beating their hearts. The other two, except Zhongli, racked their brains and used all the words of praise they knew, which made her feel elated and went to burn incense on behalf of everyone else.

The street outside the Hall of Rebirth gradually became crowded with people. The lively atmosphere spread to the Hall of Rebirth. After hearing it, Hu Tao said in surprise, "Ah! It seems that the time has come. The Mingxiao Lantern is about to be released. Let's go out together!"

Everyone followed Hu Tao out, and Xianyun and others walked behind Luo Chaya and the others.

Luo Chaya was slightly stunned when she saw that the others did not follow her out, and asked, "What's wrong? Do you want a red envelope?"

"Eh? But I don't have Mora..." Wendy blinked, feeling a little embarrassed.

"If there is, I don't mind accepting a red envelope to comfort my frightened soul just now." Xianyun said to a few people.

"Hehe..." Luo Chaya scratched her head embarrassedly. She said, "I'm sorry for what happened just now. It's just that I couldn't help but have fun in that scene. I was in a hurry to go out today and didn't bring any red envelopes. Let's record it first? Record it on Zhongli's head."

Wendy followed Luo Chaya and said, "Then I'll remember one too, as an apology to you."

"No... I dare not." Xianyun and his companions could joke with Luo Chaya, but they did not dare to be presumptuous in front of the Wind God, a god they were not familiar with. When the gods joke with you, it is because they are not bound by rules. If you really act presumptuous and the gods get angry, it is hard to say what will happen.

Although the gods present were all kind to people.

"Let's go. The Sky Lanterns are about to be released and Liyue is about to usher in the new year. Let's go and take a look at what Liyue Harbor looks like today." Zhongli said to everyone with a smile.

"Yes!" Xianyun and others nodded.

When everyone walked out of the Hall of Rebirth, they could already see a large number of people walking towards the port. At the port of Liyue, there stood a Mingxiao Lantern that looked like the statue of Yixiao Daotian Zhenjun.

A lot of people have gathered at the port, and everyone's eyes are on the statue of Yixiao Daotian Zhenjun.

Ping'er stood at the railing of Yujing Terrace, watching all this. She looked at the statue of Yixiao Daotian Zhenjun for a long time and sighed.

In the crowd, Zhongli, Luochaya and Wendy stood side by side, with Zhongyue beside Luochaya. The four of them looked like a family of four. Zhongli's voice was neither hurried nor slow, telling everyone the story of Yixiao Daotian Zhenjun.

Everyone else was silent, and Xiao and Xianyun's eyes were filled with remembrance.