Seeing Lin Qiu's expression change, Zhongli knew he couldn't keep it a secret any longer.
Sure enough, Lin Qiu walked to the door, and as soon as he opened it, he saw a green figure squatting on the ground drawing circles.
"Have you finally noticed me?" Venti stood up.
"Ah, being ignored by an old friend, it's truly heartbreaking."
Saying that, Venti even took out a bottle of firewater, "Look, I even brought a bottle of excellent firewater, and you didn't even invite me in."
Zhongli pretended to be deaf and didn't hear him.
After bringing Venti into the room, he introduced himself.
"Hello everyone, I am… a Roving Bard from Mondstadt. As for my name, let's keep it a secret for now. After all, a mysterious poet is more charming."
"By the way, this person and I are friends, you know." Venti shot Lin Qiu a resentful look.
My alias was just exposed by you. If I say I am Venti, everyone will know that the Anemo Archon has arrived.
Lin Qiu pretended to be blind and didn't see him.
"Oh my! You're also a poet."
Hu Tao was the first to greet him.
"I'm also a poet; the 'Alleyway Dark Limerick Poet' is none other than I, the Hall Master."
Saying that, she proudly patted her chest.
"The 77th Hall Master of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, that's me, Hu Tao."
"Oh~, what a coincidence. Perhaps we can compose poems together."
The two of them quickly became friends.
Furina and Venti exchanged glances, and the two of them tacitly did not expose each other.
Furina knew what Venti looked like through her informants.
Venti, like Zhongli, recognized the aura on Furina at a glance.
"Hello, poet. My name is Furina."
"Hello there, Ms. Furina."
Xiangling also greeted him, though she was a bit suspicious.
A Roving Bard from Mondstadt, plus that attire, how come he looks so much like the Anemo Archon?
Although she was suspicious, seeing that no one else spoke, she didn't mention it.
"consultantZhongli, you should also greet this poet quickly." Hu Tao looked at the silent Zhongli with a smile.
"Roving Bards travel far and wide and are well-informed. I hope to see you privately next time." Zhongli said.
Venti scratched his head. What he said sounded like a farewell after a gathering. The problem is, I haven't even eaten yet!
"consultantZhongli is also widely known for his extensive knowledge. I'm sure he can add to my poems, and I also look forward to meeting you privately."
VentiShake the fire water in your hand.
After the pleasantries, everyone began to eat.
'fishy chanson', Furina looked at Lin Qiu with expectant eyes from the side. This was something she secretly made for Lin Qiu.
The last time this dish was made, it tasted quite good, so much so that Lin Qiu forgot to dislike it.
But it's only been a few days, how did you learn it so quickly?
Thankfully, it wasn't Yingbao who made it. I hope it's as delicious as last time.
Lin Qiu took a bite. The taste was indeed not as good as last time, but don't tell me, I actually got a little used to it...
The Fish were still having a party in his mind, but Lin Qiu was already used to it, and he was even getting familiar with this group of Fish.
The 'fishy chanson' made by Furina could only be described as average. It's just that this dish always feels a bit strange if it's not delicious.
After getting used to the Fish's mental attacks, as long as the quality isn't strange, this dish doesn't seem like dark cuisine anymore...
Isn't this far worse than Xiangling's 'experimental dish'?
Actually, Lin Qiu has a strong adaptability to dark cuisine, after all, both Hu Tao and Xiangling can make dark cuisine.
It's just that the strange fishy chanson is too destructive; it not only destroys the taste buds but also has a mental attack.
After eating the delicious fishy chanson that purified the mental attack, this ordinary quality one is just so-so.
"Is it delicious?" Furina looked at Lin Qiu expectantly.
"It's okay." Lin Qiu evaluated, oh no, I think I've really 'fallen into depravity'?
"That's great." Furina was very happy.
"What is it? What is it?" Hu Tao became interested and leaned over.
"Is it very delicious? Let me try." Hu Tao picked up a piece of Fish and put it in her mouth.
The speed was too fast, Lin Qiu didn't even have time to stop her.
I'm used to it, but you're not, little Hu Tao!
Hu Tao pursed her small mouth, uncharacteristically silent. It was no worse than the dark cuisine she made herself.
"Eh? What's wrong? Is it delicious or not, after all?" Venti was curious.
Lin Qiu and Hu Tao nodded in unison. They had been tempered by Xiangling and were somewhat used to this kind of dark cuisine, so their expressions were quite natural.
Furina was very happy that so many people liked the dish she made.
Actually, Furina already knew how to cook, and her cooking wasn't bad at all.
"Then I'll also try it."
Venti also leaned over curiously, picked up a piece of Fish, and put it in his mouth.
Then, he pursed his lips and stopped talking.
He felt like he was going to fall asleep again...
"Why is everyone silent?"
Xiangling looked at the three of them strangely.
She had tasted it in the kitchen. Although the taste was hard to describe, it wasn't much different from her experimental dishes; they were all dark cuisine.
"By universal common sense, it is also a good habit to not speak during meals."
Zhongli seemed to have a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth.
He wasn't interested in this dish at all. Fish, and so on, he'd rather not.
"Is that so." Furina nodded and also stopped talking.
So, not speaking during meals is a Liyue custom?
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Despite having two chatterboxes present, this meal was uncharacteristically silent.
"Lin Qiu, will you write stories about Liyue later?"
Venti seemed to have recovered and began to ask Lin Qiu questions.
"Yes." Lin Qiu nodded.
"Hehe, then you should also write about Liyue's Rex Lapis, right?"
Venti chuckled and secretly glanced at Zhongli.
My alias has been exposed, old friend, your alias can't remain intact, can it?
We're friends! We share difficulties!
"By universal common sense, indeed."
Zhongli actually nodded and replied first.
"Since it's a story about Liyue, I suppose it cannot avoid that Rex Lapis."
Venti looked at Zhongli with dissatisfaction, why aren't you anxious?
Zhongli, of course, was not anxious. No matter what kind of future Lin Qiu would write, he would step down from his divine position.
The only regret was that the identity of 'Zhongli' might not be able to drink tea, listen to stories, and watch plays like an ordinary person as he does now.
He has myriad incarnations, but 'Zhongli' has already established bonds and cannot be easily abandoned.
Zhongli also finally understood what Lin Qiu's letter meant at the time.
'Brother Zhongli, I'm sorry.'
So it was about this matter...
Lin Qiu also nodded. The story of Liyue indeed could not avoid this 'Rex Lapis'.
Seeing Lin Qiu nod, Zhongli still couldn't help but say something.
"Lin Xiaoyou, you are more adept at acting than I thought."
You knew my identity, but you kept pretending not to know.
So, we both knew each other's identities and just didn't say anything, right?
"Eh heh." Lin Qiu chuckled.
"?" Venti expressed: My lines, he's saying all my lines!
"The Rock God? What kind of god is he, after all?" Furina was curious.
Furina had also heard of the War God's reputation; he was one of the original gods.
"Oh, why bother about what kind of god Rex Lapis is?"
"Anyway, the current Liyue is peaceful and stable, which proves his old man's achievements." Hu Tao said.
"By universal common sense, indeed." This sentence was said by Lin Qiu.
"?" Zhongli was silent.
He not only stole the Anemo Archon's lines but also the Rock God's.
He stroked Furina's ahoge beside him, thinking, how could I steal your lines?
Speaking of this small dinner table, three gods were actually seated, like the Sleeping Dragon, Phoenix, and Tiger of Sima Yi, right?
Will the Seven Archons meeting be held at my house from now on?
While these few people were enjoying their meal, Mona, far away in Fontaine, hadn't eaten for a long time.
After hearing about Lin Qiu's deeds, she rushed to Fontaine overnight, and it had been several days, her stomach rumbling.
She hadn't had a good meal for days.
Lin Qiu! Lin Qiu, where are you!
You're not in Fontaine at all! Where are you?
She took out her Astrolabe and looked at it, finding that Lin Qiu's whereabouts were now in Liyue.
"Lin Qiu, why did you run off to Liyue again?" Mona's body went limp and she fell to the ground.
She clearly saw him in Fontaine on the Astrolabe before, how did he get to Liyue so quickly?
Is my Hydromancy technique not good enough?
"Are you alright?" Navia, who was passing by, happened to notice Mona.
Hearing the other person mention Lin Qiu, she came over to check.
"Food! Please give me some food..." Mona was extremely weak.
The kind-hearted Navia naturally wouldn't refuse and brought Mona back to Spina di Rosula.
By the way, when Lin Qiu first came to Fontaine and couldn't afford to eat, it was also Navia who stepped forward.
Should I say she truly lives up to being the boss of the 'Relief Society'? She always manages to catch these kinds of things.
At the same time, The Knave was still on her way, riding a horse.
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Character Voice Line · Mona: About Lin Qiu
"What a magical divination technique! This is truly miraculous.
As long as I can learn from him, I will definitely surpass the 'Old Woman'!"