When Ningguang finished her speech, Keqing, as the Yuheng Star, recognized Lumine and Yuto in the crowd. She slowly walked forward and said,
"Mr. Yuto, and Traveler, you two are heroes who saved Liyue. We, the Liyue Qixing, always repay favors, and I'm sure you've heard that we have vast influence and are capable of anything. Tell us what Reward you desire, for it is what you are due."
Keqing's words caused the surrounding crowd to start discussing.
"Is this the person who repelled the ancient God?"
"So young!"
"The Qixing's Reward, I'm so envious. I really wish I were the one who could make demands."
"You want it? If you have the ability, go repel that God from the sea. You'd probably have peed your pants already."
Yuto and Lumine exchanged glances. Yuto gestured for Lumine to speak first. Lumine looked around, and under the envious and curious gazes of everyone, she said something that shocked them all.
"Then, help me put up some missing person posters."
"Ah?!" Keqing, though startled, quickly recovered and said, "Alright, so you're looking for someone? In that case, I will arrange for your missing person posters to be put up throughout all of Liyue, and simultaneously notify all of the Millelith to keep an eye out for anyone matching the description. I also hope you can be reunited soon."
"Thank you!"
"Mr. Yuto, what about you?"
"I'm not sure what I want yet. In any case, I'll be staying in Liyue for a while longer. If I think of something, I'll come find you."
"Very well. The Qixing owes you a favor. If you have any needs, you can contact us at any time."
After the Rite of Parting concluded, those who remained at the venue lingered for a long time. Some were reminiscing about the history of the land of the Gods, some were contemplating Liyue's future, and others were wondering if the biggest business opportunity at the moment should be to launch commemorative merchandise for Lord of Geo.
At this moment, Paimon saw Zhongli's figure near the observation deck of Yujing Terrace. When the three approached, they found him silently gazing at Liyue's harbor, his face expressionless. But even Paimon could sense a feeling of great relief about him.
"Hey, Zhongli, look at the solemn atmosphere of remembrance and reflection here, yet you look completely relaxed?"
"Hahaha, having shed a burden of three thousand seven hundred years, wouldn't one feel a little lighter? Oh, by the way, when are you free? I'll treat you to a meal at Xinyue Kiosk."
"Hmph! Don't brag, Zhongli. I might believe you about 'Three Bowls Over the Ridge,' but Xinyue Kiosk even charges for tea. Can you really afford it?"
"That being said, I do indeed lack Mora."
"I get it now. Zhongli always spends money without looking at prices. It turns out it's because he's not used to looking at prices! But he's also not used to a self that can't just conjure Mora whenever he wants, which is why he's become a social parasite who eats and takes things for free everywhere, always needing others to pay."
"Mr. Zhongli, don't panic. I have some Mora here that belongs to you." At this moment, Yuto interjected from the side.
"Hmm? Yuto, where did this Mora come from? Why do you say it's Zhongli's?"
"At the Golden House, didn't I tell you I was there to get supplies?"
"Ah? So it was then! Why didn't you remind me? I wanted some Mora too."
"Haha, the Golden House's operation requires a Gnosis. Without the Gnosis, the Golden House will no longer be able to produce Mora. In this situation, Mora will actually become more and more valuable in the future."
"Ah? Zhongli, is what Yuto said true? How terrifying! We're all going to run out of money! The world is going to end!"
"Indeed, this is of great significance. From a financial perspective... hmm, never mind. Such bothersome topics are better suited for the Liyue Qixing to discuss. Now that I have Mora, I can treat you."
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