Kaeya wasn't really feigning sleep; instead, he continued reading the book on his lap, much like someone secretly reading during class.
Since Diluc thinks Darknight Hero is a lame name, Paimon will give you a new nickname—Justice Man!
Kaeya couldn't help but praise this nickname, Paimon really gets it.
"One more childish than the last..." Diluc sighed helplessly, but wasn't angry.
It was just one or two nicknames; if they liked them, he would let them be.
The rest of the story was about the best tool, Traveler, helping Diluc successfully hide things from the Knights of Favonius, which wasn't worth mentioning.
Turning the perspective back to Xiangling, she was now experiencing the usefulness of the Traveler.
She could fight, cook, and even use elemental sight to help find ingredients.
Whether it was exploring a Domain to find ingredients or later during the cooking competition, the Traveler's contributions were indispensable.
It could be said that they were incredibly useful, practically making her reluctant to let go.
"Lumine, Paimon, come to the Wanmin Restaurant when you're free, I'll treat you to something delicious!" Xiangling said.
Lumine nodded, then asked, "Does Lin Qiu have any favorite dishes?"
"Are you very interested in cooking? Let's go, I'll teach you when we get to Liyue," Xiangling said.
Lumine nodded and set off with Xiangling on the road to Liyue.
Then, they encountered Charlotte.
Many days had passed since Charlotte left Fontaine for Mondstadt, and now she just happened to meet the Traveler and her companions.
"Is that Lumine and Paimon?" Charlotte recognized Lumine at a glance.
There was no helping it; a small blonde with a white floating object was just too conspicuous.
"You are?" Lumine was puzzled; she didn't know Charlotte.
"Hello, hello, I'm Charlotte. I'd like to conduct an interview with you. Can I temporarily follow you?"
Xiangling and Lumine naturally wouldn't refuse; they were also quite interested in this reporter who had reported on Lin Qiu.
Meanwhile, The Knave was still on her way, riding a horse.
On the other side, Jean was furiously looking at Klee because she had read 'Wolfy's Chapter'.
Although most people's first reaction when they saw a red, seemingly hot girl was Amber, Jean knew that this was definitely Klee.
"Klee... Klee didn't do anything today, oh." Klee frantically waved her small hands.
Seeing Jean still staring at her, Klee pitifully tapped her fingers together, pouting adorably.
"Yesterday, there was fried fish... Wuwuwu, Klee will go report to the confinement room now."
With that, Klee obediently turned and left, intending to report to the confinement room.
It was evident that Klee had a strong sense of self-management.
However, Jean grabbed Klee's small backpack.
"Klee! You even set the mountain on fire!" Jean was both helpless and angry.
After disciplining Klee, she also had to send people to Springvale to avoid conflict with the wolf pack.
"You know the consequences, don't you, Kle—e—!"
"Wuwahahaha~, Klee knows she was wrong." Klee waved her small hands, her short legs practically lifting off the ground.
But Jean held on tightly, refusing to let go; it seemed Klee wouldn't escape this time.
After Mondstadt, let's talk about Liyue.
At this moment, Lin Qiu was in Liyue, dining with Hu Tao and Zhongli.
Childe was also there; he was responsible for paying.
"So, when exactly can our agreement be realized?" Tartaglia asked, looking at the trio who were eating voraciously.
"Don't rush," Lin Qiu said.
Yes, don't rush, let me eat a few more meals.
Although Lin Qiu was no longer short on money, being treated by others felt even better.
How could Tartaglia not be anxious? His hands were itching to fight, wishing he could flip the table and fight Lin Qiu right now.
But thinking of his mission, he held back; he couldn't cause trouble in Liyue for now.
"So you gathered us together just for a meal?" Tartaglia asked.
"How could that be!" Lin Qiu immediately retorted, "I also plan to go watch Mr. Yun's play later."
"..." Tartaglia was speechless.
He thought, Lin Qiu, did you get something wrong? Because of those futures you spoiled, how unpopular are we Fatui now?!
You even come here asking us Fatui to treat you to food, drinks, and entertainment? I think you don't know what a gang is!
But there's no choice; the Tsaritsa has already given the order, so endure it!
"As expected of Qiu Qiu, you still thought of me, Hall Master, for such a good thing," Hu Tao said with a smile.
"From a universal rational perspective, Mr. Yun's play is indeed not to be missed," Zhongli expressed his approval.
"But Lin Xiaoyou's invitation this time shouldn't be just for these things, right?"
"As expected of Brother Zhongli, you truly have discerning eyes." Lin Qiu chuckled, still pretending not to know Zhongli's identity in front of others.
"But let's not talk about serious matters for now; having fun is the most important thing. Today's expenses are on Childe!"
Lin Qiu unceremoniously took advantage of Childe; he would inevitably get some injuries fighting him later, so he considered it Childe paying his medical expenses in advance.
What? You're saying Childe will also get injured?
Later, I'll write his Story Quest to help him gain favorability, which will be his compensation.
Hu Tao circled behind Lin Qiu, getting very close, her snow-white arm reaching from behind to Lin Qiu's front.
In her hand, which was adorned with black nail polish, she held a very long slip of paper and dangled it in front of Lin Qiu.
"Hehe, Qiu Qiu is so good, but I, Hall Master, still have some bills here. How about you 'hee-hoo' and pay them directly too?" Hu Tao even used an onomatopoeia.
How could Lin Qiu resist this? Although there was no soft sensation on his back, the scent was intoxicating.
"Bought it! Childe pays!"
"..." Tartaglia was silent.
Thinking of the Tsaritsa's mission, bought it!
Although it's true that I'm paying, at least let me say that sentence.
Using my money, in your name?
No, it's not my money; it's the activity funds provided by Regrator. Then it's fine, in your name it is.
Zhongli looked at the bill, most of which was probably his; having the Fatui pay was also a good option.
Lin Qiu came to Liyue this time to confirm whether Guizhong still had consciousness remaining.
If Guizhong still had divine consciousness at this time, or enough God remnants, then with the system's puppets, 'rebirth' might be possible.
It's just that puppets capable of bearing the power of a God are a bit expensive, and Lin Qiu couldn't afford them for now.
This kind of rebirth might lead to a significant decrease in strength due to Guizhong's incomplete consciousness, and there would also be some memory loss, but these were minor issues.
After everyone finished watching the play, Hu Tao and Tartaglia left first, leaving only Zhongli and Lin Qiu.
"Lin Xiaoyou, can you speak now?" Zhongli asked as they walked the streets of Liyue.
"Perhaps, I have a way to revive Guizhong," Lin Qiu's words were astonishing.
Lin Qiu explained to Zhongli that he had found a miraculous tool that might be able to revive Guizhong.
It's just that this miraculous tool couldn't be used yet, and this trip was to discuss its feasibility first.
Zhongli gazed at Lin Qiu; even a thousand-year-old bedrock couldn't help but be surprised at this moment.
Could his old friend truly be revived? Could he still share a cup of Osmanthus Wine with his old friend?
As for where Lin Qiu's perfunctory 'miraculous tool' came from, he didn't care.
Everyone had their secrets; if he didn't want to mention it, Zhongli wouldn't ask.
Just as Zhongli had said before, Lin Qiu bore no ill will towards this world, so some things should be left to him.
If Lin Qiu had ill will... then under the Rock God's rock spear, another old friend might have to be suppressed.
The two discussed the feasibility of the matter and found that the success rate was quite high.
After Guizhong's death, the Five Yakshas immediately sealed her upon arrival to prevent the God remnants from overflowing.
Now, these God remnants could perfectly be used to 'revive' Guizhong.
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Character Voice-over · Zhongli: About Guizhong
"I thought I could only seek my old friend in memories... Now, that past cup of Osmanthus Wine can finally be drunk again."