Genshin Impact is a big stage, come if you dare

"I never thought that the guest Hu Tao was going to pick up was actually Xiao!" Paimeng was so surprised that he kept looking at the figure sitting between Su and Zhongli.

Wow—Xiao looks so restless.

Chongyun was very surprised: "This is the first time I know that you are good friends of the Demon-Subduing Great Sage!"

As a Taoist priest, Chongyun had heard of the great name of the Great Sage Who Conquers Demons for a long time!

The alchemists and the Great Sage have been fighting demons together for a long time. He knew that the Traveler Team were all very capable people, but he didn't expect that they actually knew his idol and seemed to have a good relationship with him!

“I didn’t expect that I could see it with my own eyes today with the help of the hall master…” Chongyun’s voice became excited when he saw his idol. His body temperature rose and his ears began to turn red. “Great Sage Conquering the Demons, I am honored!”

Xingqiu quietly prepared some ice water when he saw this, and as soon as Chongyun's head started to smoke, he quickly poured it down his throat to calm him down and not embarrass himself in front of his idol.

“You’re welcome.” Xiao nodded calmly.

He was not used to chatting with others, and he was not in the mood to do so now.

Xiao glanced at the girl next to him. She... was in a bad mood? Was it because of him?

Xingqiu expressed his feelings to his friend, who was so excited that he could hardly speak, "I feel honored to have the opportunity to meet the legendary demon-conquering Great Sage. I have heard Chongyun mention many of your deeds before."

Looking at Xingqiu who was talking about Xiao's achievements, and then looking at Chongyun who was full of admiration and excitement, and Xiangling who was very supportive, Paimeng could not help but sigh.

"Wow, everyone is suddenly so respectful, I don't know how to interrupt..." Paimeng said this, but his eyes turned, "Master Xiao! The demon-conquering immortal, the great sage! Paimeng also salutes you and wishes you a happy Lantern Festival!"

Kong sat on the other side of Su and watched Xiao's fun with a smile on his face.

"Everyone... don't be so polite." Xiao looked helpless and had complicated emotions.

Walnut, who was observing the overall situation, chuckled and then immediately said solemnly, "Great Sage is right! We are just acquaintances having a meal together. If you keep toasting each other like this, it will make them nervous. It was not my intention to make you cautious."

"What was Hu Walnut's original purpose?" Paimon thought Hu Walnut did it on purpose.

"Inviting friends and family to have a small gathering, tasting the fine tea, and admiring the colorful lights in the sky, is to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new." Hu Tao said this in a very calm and serious manner, and then changed the subject, "The above is what a guest official would say! Everyone applaud."

"Indeed," Zhongli nodded and said approvingly, "The hall master has learned it very well."

Everyone at the table laughed and applauded Walnut's imitation show.

Walnut continued, "As for me, I just want to have some fun and treat everyone to some delicious food." Walnut said with deep emotion, "Everyone has worked hard this year, whether traveling, serving as a guide, exorcising evil spirits, cooking, or doing business. There are also the guests who occasionally help with the work in the hall. Ah. Everyone is amazing! Of course, the hall master who can bring everyone together is the most amazing person!"

Old friends, new friends and occasionally reliable old employees are an important part of supporting the joy of life at Hutao!

"Although it sounds a bit arrogant, it is indeed a remarkable thing to be able to invite Xiao, who rarely comes to Liyue Harbor! How did you do it?" Paimon was very curious about how Hu Tao successfully invited Xiao.

"The answer is very simple!" Walnut described how she invited the Great Sage to conquer the demons, which was -

Rushing to the top floor of Wangshu Inn, he shouted loudly, "The Great Sage Who Conquers Demons - Xiao Shangxian - the patron saint of Wangshu Inn - the great hero of Dihuazhou -..."

As Hu Tao "reenacted the scene", Xiao almost wanted to cover his face under everyone's gaze.

"Don't care about the strange looks from the people downstairs. Just shout as loudly as you can. Keep shouting, and he will appear after a while." Hu Tao said with a relaxed look on his face.

Although the Great Sage who Conquers Demons didn't look very good after he appeared.

"Hahahahahaha, this is unexpected but it does seem like something Hall Master Hu would do." Xingqiu felt that Hu Tao was the best in Liyue in terms of not caring about other people's opinions.

“So... the Great Sage Subduing Demons agreed to this just to prevent Hu Tao from causing trouble?” Chongyun glanced at his idol.

"Is this what they call brave people enjoying the world first?" Xiangling was also full of admiration.

I seem to have learned something new...

Su looked at Xiao thoughtfully.

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Xiao coughed dryly, "You... don't have to do this. If you encounter danger, just call me and I will appear as soon as possible."

"What I want is not only that you show up as soon as possible when there is danger, but also that you go shopping with me!" Su became more and more demanding.

Or tell her the real reason why he keeps rejecting her.

Xiao always keeps too many things in his heart. The road to happiness for those who are not frank will be longer and more tortuous than that for those who are frank.

Zhongli put down his teacup, "I think there are other origins."

If Xiao really doesn't want to show up, it will be useless even if the people seeking immortality shout until their throats are coughing up blood.

"Wow, Keqing is smart." Nothing could be hidden from him, Hu Tao revealed the answer, "It's just some boring parts, just some past events of Wangsheng Hall and the immortal Yakshas, ​​purely to get close to you."

Walnut glanced at the Traveler Group. The most important thing was that she talked about which guests would come to the dinner, so there was no need to explain this in detail.

A group of people gathered together and talked about the Queen for a while. Xiao, who had been listening silently, said that the karma of the immortals would affect mortals, and he wanted to leave early.

He has seen Su today and seen her smile, and that is enough.

The smile on Su's face gradually disappeared, and he didn't say anything to keep her.

"They've only served cold dishes," Walnut said in surprise. "Besides, everyone here today is a friend with a connection to the elemental force. It won't have much of an impact if we just eat. Please stay a little longer."

Zhongli also nodded and smiled.

Seeing Xiao sitting back in his seat, Hu Tao quietly went outside the box to urge the food to be served. Everyone should be more relaxed when the hot food is served.

Xingqiu said gently, "Please don't worry, Great Saint Conquering the Demons. None of us feel any discomfort. Especially this young Taoist priest, he has the power of pure yang to protect him, so he can resist it."

“This, this is two different things!” Chongyun crossed his arms, “Besides, weren’t you the one who put the carrots in my bowl just now? Don’t look away!”

Xingqiu laughed: "Eh, is there? No... Carrots are nutritious, Chongyun should eat more..."

“I’m on Chongyun’s side this time. I saw it too!” Xiangling testified that Xingqiu was “bullying” Chongyun again. “Luckily Guoba is not here today. Guoba hates people being picky about food, so he might force you to eat it!”

Hu Tao used the serving chopsticks to pick up a few carrots and put them into Xingqiu's bowl. "Carrots are nutritious. Eat more, Young Master Xingqiu."

The childhood friend group was very lively, but the Traveler Squad and Xiao were quiet.

Sora and Paimon looked at each other and started to make small talk. "Xiao is unusually quiet today. Is it because he is not used to being in an environment with many people? Are you okay?"

"The situation is okay. Not long ago, I met an old friend, and with his help, my condition has stabilized a lot." This is also the reason why Xiao appears here.

If they could see that he was in good health, Dijun and Su wouldn't have to worry about his health.

Old friend? Before Paimeng could ask, there was a whistling sound from outside the door.

When the wind died down, a familiar voice sounded outside the door: "The wind brings the seeds of stories..."

Paimon responded reflexively, "Time makes it sprout!"