On the way back to Mount Aocang, Shenhe asked, "Junior Disciple, is Liyue Harbor suitable for me?"
She had originally thought she had completely severed ties with the mortal world, but this experience gave her a long-lost feeling.
If her junior disciple and master all went to Liyue Harbor, then should she go too?
But she was already a being outside the dust, could she still integrate into the mortal world?
"A being outside the dust, a guest in the human world. As long as you want it to be, it is suitable for you," Lin Qiu said.
It was true that Shenhe did not understand human society and lacked common sense, but if this was what she wanted, why couldn't it be?
Anyway, with him watching, she wouldn't cause trouble for others; she could adapt slowly.
The two returned to Mount Aocang and found Cloud Retainer waiting for them.
Without even asking where they had been, Cloud Retainer said directly, "I didn't expect you to learn Divine Speed Technique so quickly. It seems I need to teach you something more difficult."
For Lin Qiu, because he had an excellent memory, he could always use immortal arts by imitating them, so he learned very quickly. However, mastering them would be challenging.
After practicing in the mountains for some time, Lin Qiu descended the mountain and returned to Liyue Harbor.
He hadn't learned much immortal art yet, but the Rite of Descension was starting in two days, so Lin Qiu had to go back and see it.
Shenhe accompanied him, as she had decided to try living in Liyue Harbor.
Upon returning to Liyue Harbor, Lin Qiu learned that the remaining two legendary quests for Mondstadt had also been released.
The two stories were 'Calx Chapter' and 'Flickering Frost Chapter'.
The Calx Chapter, which was Albedo's story, didn't receive much reaction because it depicted Albedo conducting experiments from beginning to end, and most people simply couldn't understand it.
Only a few alchemists and some Scholars from Sumeru found it fascinating.
However, Eula's Flickering Frost Chapter received a good response.
'Flickering Frost Chapter: Act I: The Spindrift Does Not Return to the Sea'
The story was about Jean giving the Traveler a special task: to investigate the connection between the Lawrence Family and the Fatui.
Just this opening made the Mondstadters react defensively.
The Lawrence were the aristocrats who ruled them, and the Fatui were evil people plotting for the Gnosis.
These two groups mixing together was like calling a detestable person to open the door for another detestable person; it was utterly detestable.
The Traveler found a member of the Lawrence Family in the city.
"Hello, we are here to…" Paimon greeted politely, wanting to explain their purpose.
However, that Lawrence Family member directly interrupted Paimon.
"Hello? Did I hear that right?"
"Hmph, rude and frivolous, just walking up and greeting us casually."
Schubert Lawrence was very displeased with the Traveler's behavior.
"You should now humbly present your self-introduction and apology. That is proper etiquette!"
"To neglect a aristocrat in terms of etiquette would result in at least a whipping."
"The world today, rules are abolished, etiquette is forgotten, it's corrupt beyond recognition."
Listening to Schubert Lawrence's words, Ying merely said lightly, "No wonder the aristocrats are gone."
The Mondstadt citizens, who had been gritting their teeth while watching, finally breathed a sigh of relief at Ying's words.
At this moment, the most angered person was not the Mondstadt citizens, but Eula; she was practically fuming.
She was working so hard to restore the image of the Lawrence, hoping to gain everyone's recognition.
But what about him? He clung to the bad habits of the aristocrats, frantically slandering the Lawrence here!
Why couldn't her uncle and family members see the situation clearly?
Why, when they no longer held the power of aristocrats, would they not discard the habits of aristocrats?
Did stepping on others make them so satisfied?
Eula didn't understand; she just wanted to be treated like an ordinary Mondstadter by everyone.
She just wanted to drink without receiving disgusted looks, and eat without people spitting at her.
She wanted to laugh happily and be loved by everyone, like Amber.
If someone was willing to communicate with her, she would always seize the opportunity to present her best social image.
It was truly difficult to achieve what she had today... If she weren't a Knights of Favonius, taverns and restaurants wouldn't even allow her entry.
Fortunately, Diluc and Sara did not discriminate against her, giving her places to eat and drink.
In the story, the Traveler discussed his failure with Amber, having failed to establish a good relationship to obtain information.
Amber indicated that she knew members of the Lawrence Family and could help the Traveler understand the Lawrence.
With Amber's introduction, the Traveler went to find Eula, but instead of finding Eula, he encountered the Fatui.
When fighting the Fatui, a Damselette wielding a greatsword appeared to help the Traveler.
"Now all the credit goes to you. Is this 'striking first'? Damn it, I'll remember this grudge."
Although it was Eula who ultimately defeated the Fatui, she very naturally attributed the credit to the Traveler.
After some discussion, the group understood the Traveler's objective, and Eula expressed her support.
Back in Mondstadt, Eula began to teach the Traveler 'aristocrat etiquette'.
Eula: "aristocrats value two aspects of etiquette most: speech and demeanor."
"Let's start with speech. Even in various daily situations, aristocrats have a very unique way of conversing."
Paimon stated, "A special way of conversing? I've already learned it—
Paimon tilted his head back, put his hands on his hips, and said, "I'll remember this grudge!"
Eula: "..."
Venti: "This feeling of stealing someone else's lines is very similar to someone."
"Indeed," Zhongli nodded.
Lin Qiu felt his nose tickle a bit.
The two old men were sitting together at this time, and Zhongli actually accompanied Venti for a drink.
When Zhongli first heard Venti's story, he decided to have a drink with him.
Last time, he didn't drink with Venti because there were children present.
As for why Venti was with Zhongli.
It was because he also read the story of Liyue! The Rock God committing suicide, how could a Roving Bard miss such a great spectacle?
He would watch the live version and then write it into a poem to sing all over the world.
"Speaking of which, you, this millennium-old stubborn rock, actually have moments of enlightenment. What was the catalyst?" Venti asked curiously.
"I just felt that I had completed my duty," Zhongli took a small sip of the wine Venti brought.
His catalyst was seeing a boss at the harbor tell a worker, "You have completed your duty; now go rest."
Whether the worker listened or not, Zhongli heard it, and he wanted to rest.
"Tomorrow is the Rite of Descension, isn't it? Your plan has been exposed. Aren't you going to change it?" Venti asked.
Zhongli shook his head; he had decided long ago that no matter what future Lin Qiu wrote, he would not change it.
"What a stubborn old man," Venti quietly grumbled.
It seems only I, the Anemo God, can surpass the Prophet.
Other gods simply can't do it, ehe.
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Character Voice Line · Eula: About Flickering Frost Chapter
"Hmph, this author actually wrote about the Lawrence's embarrassing side. I'll remember this grudge!"