The golden tree standing tall in the world of Teyvat - Chapter 318

c315 It’s too shameful to watch

“Everyone here is a well-known big shot. We have all heard of each other to some extent, and many of them are acquaintances. Don’t be so particular.”

Hu Tao didn’t find anything unusual at this time, so she asked Ying: “I heard that the Great Sage and the Traveler are very familiar with each other, right?”

“Yes.” Ying nodded.

“That’s great, you two can sit together!”

As soon as Hu Tao finished speaking, Liu Su hurriedly vacated her seat and moved one space outside. Seeing this, Xiao couldn’t help but twitch his eyes for a while. In an instant, Xiao saw Liu Su’s half-smiley eyes, and he immediately had a bad premonition in his heart, but he still sat next to Ying.

Ying: “.”

If the atmosphere wasn’t a bit wrong now, she would have wanted to take out her phone to take pictures.

“Please come in, Hall Master.” Zhong Kai said.

“Oh, you remembered to greet me?” Hu Tao nodded and said, “It just so happened that when I just came, the waiter at Xinyuexuan said that the dishes I ordered earlier have started to come out of the pot.”

“There is no time to lose, let them serve the dishes.”

After all the dishes were served, everyone began to eat slowly. Except for Liusu and Zhongli, everyone else at the table was a little cautious and was still talking quietly about something.

“Zhongli.” Liusu said in a voice transmission.

Zhongli asked in confusion: “What’s the matter?”

“Do something?”

“How?”

“This way, this way”

“Isn’t it a bit bad?”

“What are you afraid of? You are using Zhongli’s identity, isn’t this what you should do?” Liusu persuaded: “Besides, what does Zhongli’s doing have to do with Morax?”

“Well, you are right. Zhongli is indeed not related to Morax.”

“Yes, we are both dead, why panic? Xiao will not expose himself, don’t worry.”

“Will it be a bit bad for Xiao?”

“Don’t worry, Xiao already knows about the resurrection of other Yakshas, ​​so it won’t cause any psychological burden to him. You can see that the faint smile on his mouth shows that he is in a good mood from now on.”

Zhongli glanced at Xiao calmly, and felt that his spirit was no longer weak, but revealed a kind of vision and hope for the future.

So he nodded and responded immediately: “Okay, then let’s do as you say.”

While the two were talking secretly, Xiao suddenly felt a chill rising from his spine. He looked at Liusu and Zhongli on his right with some confusion, but he didn’t see anything wrong from their expressions.

“It should be just an illusion, right?” Xiao turned his head and comforted himself in his heart.

When everyone had almost finished eating, Paimeng suddenly said: “Speaking of which, I really didn’t expect that the guest Hu Tao went to pick up was actually Xiao.”

“It’s the first time I know that the traveler and Paimeng are good friends of the Great Sage who conquers demons.” Chongyun agreed.

“Chongyun also knows Xiao?”

“It’s not quite accurate to say that I know him. It should be said that I have heard of his name for a long time, just like Miss Liusu.” Chongyun said in a low voice.

But this sentence made Xiao glance at him. If you have heard of his name for a long time, then you have heard of his name for a long time. Why did you mention the Immortal Lord?

“Paimeng may not know that our sect of alchemists has some origins with the Great Sage who conquers demons. We have a long history of exorcising demons together, one bright and one dark.”

“I didn’t expect that I could see the Great Sage who conquers demons with my own eyes today with the help of the hall master. I am honored.”

Although Xiao was upset, he still suppressed his expression and said, “You’re welcome.”

After Chongyun finished speaking, Xingqiu also said, “I am honored to have the opportunity to meet the legendary Great Sage who conquers demons. I have heard Chongyun mention him before.”

“Remember you said that you must let the Great Sage who conquers demons know the importance of alchemists who exorcise evil spirits.”

Chongyun: “Ahem, ahem!”

Seeing that Chongyun was in an awkward dilemma, Xiangling quickly changed the subject. Title excused him: “Hey, um, we know each other too!”

“During the previous chef competition, the immortal helped me taste the dishes!”

“Hehe, I didn’t expect to have the chance to see you again, Happy Lantern Festival!”

Xingqiu also took the opportunity to introduce himself: “Seeing is believing, I am Xingqiu, a friend of Xiangling and Chongyun, and I am honored.”

“Wow, everyone is suddenly respectful, I don’t know how to interrupt.”

Paimeng scratched his head, then turned to Xiao next to him and said: “Uh, Lord Xiao, the Great Sage of Demon Subjugation! Paimeng also salutes you and wishes you a happy Lantern Festival in advance!”

“Paimeng, the Lantern Festival is over, and you are still here to wish you a happy Lantern Festival.” Ying complained helplessly.

“I have tried my best to sort out the words, don’t pick on me!”

Xiao said stiffly: “Everyone. No need to be polite.”

But when he saw that the two people on his left did not intend to speak now, he couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

“.Puchi.” Hu Tao moistened his throat and said, “The Great Sage is right. We are just acquaintances having a meal together. If you keep toasting like this, it will make others nervous.”

“It is not the intention of this hall master to invite everyone to dinner to make you so cautious.”

Paimon asked in confusion: “Then what is Hu Tao’s original purpose?”

“Invite relatives and friends to have a small gathering, taste the fine tea in the cup, and appreciate the colorful lights in the sky. It is to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new.”

Hu Tao replied: “The above is what the guest official would say. I suggest everyone applaud.”

Papapapa.

Seeing that the atmosphere suddenly became cold, Liusu immediately applauded, and Xiao couldn’t help but applaud when he saw this.

Zhongli: “.”

Tassel, isn’t it the promised mandrill? Did you include me?

Thinking of this, Zhongli sighed secretly and said: Forget it, you shouldn’t have high expectations for her.

“Indeed, the hall master learned very well.”

“As for me, I just want to have fun and treat everyone to some delicious food.” Hutao nodded and said, “Everyone has been working hard this year, whether traveling or being a guide -”

“Whether it’s cooking, doing business, exorcising evil spirits, or conquering demons—”

“There are also guests who help with the work in the hall from time to time, ah.”

“Everyone is amazing.”

“And this hall master who can bring everyone together is the most amazing person!”

Mandrill couldn’t deny Hutao’s words. The two gods of Liyue came together and invited them together. It was really amazing and they did a good job, but don’t do this next time.

Paimon also nodded and said: “Oh. Although it sounds a bit arrogant, it is indeed a great thing to be able to call a mandrill that rarely enters Liyue Port.”

“I’m also curious about the process.” Ying nodded in agreement.

Mandrill spoke softly: “It’s not as complicated as you think.”

As Mandrill spoke, a picture gradually emerged in everyone’s minds.

After Hutao talked with the proprietress of Wangshu Inn, he went to the roof of Wangshu Inn and shouted loudly: “The Great Sage of Conquering Demons – Mandrill Shangxian -”

“The patron saint of Wangshu Inn—the great hero of Dihuazhou—”

“You’re here, right—”

Mandrill: “Tsk”

As expected of a girl that even the emperor couldn’t handle, she certainly had his difficulties.

Thinking of this, Mandrill said to Hutao below: “Quiet! Don’t disturb others’ peace.”

“Ouch, ouch, I’m so sorry. But otherwise, you wouldn’t show up, right?” Hutao raised his head and said with a smile to Mandrill above.

Mandrill was silent for a while before speaking: “I recognize you, the seventy-seventh generation master of the Rebirth Hall.”

“Do you have anything important to do with me?”

When Chongyun heard this, he said: “So, the Great Sage of Conquering Demons only agreed to prevent Hu Tao from causing trouble?”

“I think there should be other origins.”

“Huo, your guest is smart.”

“Huh? So there is a sequel?” Xiang Ling asked in surprise.

Hu Tao smiled and replied: “The next step is actually boring, just talking about the past of the Hall of Rebirth and the Immortal Yaksha, just to get closer.”

“It is said that during the Demon God War, there were many disputes and disasters, and humans could not escape the torment of disease and death.”

“The immortals subjugate demons, the Qianyan Army fights hard, and the Rebirth Hall is responsible for eliminating diseases and returning the souls of the dead.”

“In this way, we were able to determine the boundary between life and death during the war and avoid more troubles.”

“That’s right, that’s it. You get one point for me as a guest!” Hu Tao agreed with a smile: “But even with such an old partnership, this hall master still spent a lot of words to persuade the Great Sage to come.”

Ying: “Is it because of karma?”

When Ying said this, she also looked at Zhongli and Liusu who were not far away.

Hu Tao nodded and said, “Oh, you still understand him.”

elf:”.”

Mandrill looked at Ying’s little movements, remained silent for a moment and then said: “This matter cannot be avoided, I should give it more thought.”

“Indeed, but I thought of it earlier? So I only invited friends who are destined to have elemental power.” Hu Tao replied with a smile: “It’s just a little effort to eat, it won’t have much impact.”

“But I didn’t expect there to be so many people.”

“Please don’t worry too much, Great Sage of Conquering Demons. None of us feel any problem at the moment.” Xing Qiu comforted him: “Especially this young alchemist, who has the power of pure Yang to protect himself, so he can handle it very well.”

After hearing Xingqiu’s words, Chongyun widened his eyes and said in disbelief: “This, these are two different things!”

“And, did you put the carrots in my bowl just now? Don’t divert your attention.”

Xingqiu pretended to be stupid and said, “Oh, is there any?”

“I’m on Chongyun’s side this time, and I’ve seen it too!” Xiangling nodded and agreed, “Fortunately, Guo Ba is not here today. Guo Ba hates picky eaters and may force you to eat it!”

“Ah?! Is Guo Ba such a stubborn character?”

“Hahaha, it turns out I heard the folk legend.”

elf:”.”

“Mandrill, are you okay?” Ying looked at Mandrill who was sitting in his seat and kept looking at her, and asked with some worry: “Are there too many people?”

Mandrill replied expressionlessly: “The situation is not bad.”

“Not long ago, on the eve of the Lantern Festival, I met an old friend.”

“Old friend?” Ying asked doubtfully.

“Whirring whirring.”

Before Mandrill had time to think about the answer, a voice imitating the wind suddenly came from outside the door. When everyone was a little surprised, the man then said: “[The wind brings the seeds of the story].”

“.[Time makes it sprout]!” Paimon took over the topic and said, “Ah! I accidentally picked up the topic!”

“But this familiar voice, could it be?”

Zhongli: “.”

“The plan has changed.” Zhongli said in a message.

Liusu responded: “Oh? What do you want to do?”

“Just wait and see what happens.”

tassel:”.”

Is there any difference between you saying this and not saying it? I thought you had a good idea.

“Hmm? If I heard correctly, is there someone outside the door?” Hu Tao asked in doubt, “Guest, don’t just stand there, open the door!”

“Don’t bother me, I’m here to bother you.” Before Zhongli could express his opinion, Wendy outside hurriedly responded.

Then, the door of the restaurant was blown open by the strong wind again

Wendy walked in and closed the door, and said to the few people while walking and smiling, “Hey, you finally invited me in!”

“Hey, no matter whether we have met somewhere else before, it’s a new meeting now! Happy holidays to all new and old friends.”

“Oh my God, it’s a street singer!” Paimon said in surprise.

Xiao: “?!”

“Oh my! This guy is so cool, he looks like my future friend.” Hu Tao stood up and said to Wendy: “A guest is a guest, meeting is fate, everything is self-evident, sit down! Take whatever dishes you want, I’ll ask them to add a set of tableware for you.”

Wendy walked to the empty seat between Liu Su and Xiao, then smiled and said to Hu Tao: “Well, look at this lady’s demeanor, she is as bright as a flower and the morning sun, and you can tell at a glance that she is the person with the most say here!”

“With so many good things, can you really treat me to a meal? Hehe, then I won’t be polite.”

Xingqiu looked at Wendy and shouted in surprise: “Ah, it’s you!”

“Alas! This is not Teacher Zhenyu,” Wendy said as she looked at Xingqiu in surprise.

Wendy’s words made Hu Tao ask in confusion: “Hmm? Teacher Zhenyu?”

“.Hmm, after a closer look, it turns out that you are a fan of Teacher Zhenyu’s books!” Wendy changed the subject and said: “I met Xingqiu at a light novel book club meeting before. It’s really a pity that we met too late.”

“There is another person besides me who can analyze Teacher Zhenyu’s new work so thoroughly!”

Hearing this, Xingqiu was relieved and smiled at Wendy and said: “Teacher Wendy is really modest. When it comes to poetry and literary talent, your foundation is more profound.”

“Ahem. So this person is an acquaintance of Master Xingqiu?” Zhong Kai said.

Ying suddenly agreed, “Yes, I think Xiao should know him too.”

Xiao looked at Ying in confusion, but nodded and agreed, “Yes, yes.”

“The end of the year is approaching, and the closer it gets to the Lantern Festival, the more the evil spirits are ready to move.”

Xiao explained haltingly, “On the eve of the festival, I was patrolling around Dihua Island and happened to meet this…this…”

“A street singer.” Liusu reminded.

“This…singer.”

Xiao: “.”

Wendy: “.”

“Not a singer, but a bard.” Wendy covered her face with a headache and said, “Just like Paimon said, although my behavior is singing, you can’t just say I’m a singer.”

“Oh, this bard was playing in Dihua Island at that time.” Xiao nodded and said, “The music… is melodious and relaxing. I couldn’t help but listen to it for a while.”

Wendy smiled and nodded and said, “Haha, thank you for your patronage!”

“So that’s it.” Ying nodded thoughtfully.

Zhongli also nodded and agreed, “So that’s it, I understand it too.”

“What do you understand? Why don’t I understand a word?” Liusu asked in confusion.

“Oh, oh, the details in between are not important.” Wendy waved his hand and said to Liusu next to him: “I am Wendy, the bard from Mondstadt, and I am glad to meet you, my new friend.”

“I am an ordinary person from Liyue, my name is Liusu.” Liusu nodded and said: “Also, how glad are you to meet me?”

Wendy: “.”

Paimon: “.”

Zhongli saw that the atmosphere suddenly became awkward, so he also said to Wendy: “I am Zhongli, currently working in the Hall of Rebirth, and I am glad to meet you, my new friend.”

“Yeah, I am his boss. If you are dissatisfied with the guest official’s work, you can tell me!”

Zhongli Nodding, he said, “Thank you for your hard work, Master.”

“Oh? Yes, no wonder. Only such a smart and reliable boss can recruit subordinates who look so powerful!”

“Haha, Wendy is really good at talking.” After hearing Wendy’s compliment, Hu Tao smiled and said, “My guest is really powerful. He knows everything about astronomy and geography, and knows everything about the past and present.”

“Sometimes, when I see him talking maturely, I even suspect that he is also an immortal who is on a secret visit!”

Xiao: “.”

“Hey, Great Sage, you are an immortal, then tell me, is this possible?” When Xiao lowered his head and kept silent after hearing this, Hu Tao suddenly came to his side and spoke.

Xiao: “I”

After Xiao pondered for a while, he replied faintly: “Sorry, I am only good at exorcising demons, I am not very knowledgeable, and I have never heard of it.”

“Hey, is that so?” Paimeng scratched his head and pretended to be puzzled: “But Xiao, I think you are very cultured and know a lot.”

Ying glanced at Paimeng and said: “Paimeng has to be you.”

“Huh?” Paimeng turned his head in confusion and looked at Ying in confusion.

After being a little uncomfortable with Ying’s gaze, Paimeng hurriedly changed the subject and said: “Oh, indeed, Xiao, Xiao is a warrior, he doesn’t go into the city very often, it’s normal that he doesn’t understand these things.”

Wendy pretended to be surprised and stretched out his voice: “Hey – is that so -”

“I have heard of Mr. Zhongli’s name.”

“I heard the guests in the tavern talking about a polite young man who came to the best tavern in Mondstadt but refused to drink and insisted on ordering a cup of hot tea with a difficult-to-pronounce name.”

“.Now that you mention it, I remember it too. Mondstadt seems to have such an artist.” As soon as Wendy finished speaking, Zhongli responded, “It is said that he is elegant and easy-going, and his works are lively and vivid. It is not an exaggeration to call him the best bard in Mondstadt.”

“Oh, I am embarrassed to say that.” Wendy smiled and said, “In fact, Mondstadt poetry as a whole is just like that, and the level of creation is limited.”

“For example, I heard a poem a few days ago: [Ancient House Renewal, welcome the spring breeze, blow away the old memories. 】”

“The meaning is indeed conveyed, but the wording is too common, and there is no literary talent.”

Hu Tao heard this and nodded and said: “Indeed, the writing is a little bit off.”

“If I were to write it, I would probably write it as-”

“[An old melon on the vine, but it blooms on the top. 】”

Wendy stood up and praised Hu Tao: “Oh, what a good poem! The artistic conception is unique and catchy!”

“I was right, this brother Wendy has a good eye! Shake hands, shake hands!”

“Shake hands, shake hands!”

Looking at the two people who came together to shake hands, Zhongli and Xiao turned their heads away, not wanting to look at the two people.