According to past precedent.
The Mora needed for this Lantern Rite should have been paid by Ningguang, the one in charge of wealth.
But today, no one knows where Ningguang has gone.
Yoimiya looked troubled. "I want to help you, but the rules of the Naganohara Fireworks shop cannot be changed!"
Keqing: "..."
Just as Keqing was at a loss.
Xiangling, standing nearby, seemed to think of something and suddenly said, "Maybe we can ask Rex Lapis. He knows everything, so he must know where Ningguang went!"
Technically, Rex Lapis had already stepped down.
But to show respect for Zhongli, people still liked to refer to him as Rex Lapis.
Keqing thought for a moment and said, "Mhm, I'll go ask Rex Lapis and be right back!"
As Keqing stood up and left for another corner.
Arataki Itto sat down in his seat without any hesitation and made room for Kuki Shinobu and Yoimiya. "Don't be shy, take a seat!"
Kuki Shinobu: "Thanks, Boss!"
Yoimiya: "It's really lively here. Wasn't there a storyteller? Why aren't they telling stories anymore?"
Xiangling: "They just finished telling Arataki Itto's story and are taking a break!"
Kuki Shinobu was taken aback. "The Boss's story?"
Xiangling quickly explained, "No, not Arataki Itto's story, it's the story of Arataki Itto's ancestor!"
Hearing these words!
Even Kuki Shinobu and Yoimiya, who had just arrived, immediately became interested.
Yoimiya quickly said, "Tell us, what kind of story is it?"
Xiangling: "Listen as I tell you slowly... Arataki Itto's ancestor was called the Red Oni..."
Arataki Itto: "..."
I'm completely numb!
It wouldn't be long before the story of the Red Oni and the Blue Oni spread across the entire continent of Teyvat.
Everyone would know he was a descendant of the Red Oni!
Looks like I need to step up my game too!
For example, when he returns to Inazuma, he must invite the Kujou Tengu to a sumo match at the crossroads.
Starting with defeating the Kujou Tengu.
To restore the glory of the oni race!
...
At this moment, in another corner of the inn.
Keqing walked somewhat nervously up to Rex Lapis, Zhongli.
Before Keqing could even open her mouth!
Barbatos smiled and said, "Ehe, isn't this the old man's capable subordinate? What brings you over here?"
Zhongli also said indifferently, "What is the matter?"
Keqing said cautiously, "Rex Lapis, I need to find the Tianquan, Ningguang... Do you know where Ningguang is?"
Keqing subtly scanned the area with her gaze. She could see Rex Lapis, the Anemo Archon Barbatos, Raiden Ei, Raiden Makoto, and the Raiden Shogun.
Facing five gods, how could she not be nervous?
Zhongli thought for a moment and said, "I don't know where Ningguang is either. Feel free to state your problem. Perhaps we can help you figure out a solution!"
Hearing this, Keqing said earnestly, "Rex Lapis, tomorrow is the Lantern Rite. I just ordered another batch of fireworks and need to pay a deposit of five million Mora... That's why I need to find Ningguang!"
In Liyue, the Tianquan represents power and wealth.
Funding for many buildings and projects all comes from Ningguang.
Hearing this, Zhongli said indifferently, "Five million Mora? That is indeed a bit troublesome!"
Barbatos was also taken aback. "Ehe, five million Mora? That could buy so much wine! I wonder how many years I would have to sing for to earn that much Mora!"
Even Raiden Ei frowned. "Miko, did you bring any Mora?"
Yae Miko was stunned. "Of course I didn't!"
None of the gods present, including their subordinates, could produce that much Mora in a short time.
Just as everyone was pondering deeply.
Barbatos suddenly brightened. "I have a great idea!"
Zhongli: "???"
Raiden Ei: "Do you have five million Mora on you?"
Keqing immediately said happily, "Anemo Archon, please tell me!"
Truly worthy of being the Anemo Archon of Mondstadt.
Coming up with a solution in such a short time.
The Anemo Archon Barbatos smiled and said, "Hehe, it's simple. Whoever has Mora can just pay on our behalf, right?"
Keqing: "Who has Mora?"
After Keqing asked this question.
Raiden Ei, Raiden Makoto, Zhongli, Barbatos, Conqueror of Demons Xiao, Yae Miko... almost all eyes shifted to Tartaglia.
Tartaglia was startled. "What do you mean?"
Zhongli: "I'll have to trouble you, Tartaglia!"
Barbatos: "Tartaglia is such a good guy!"
Raiden Ei: "I have to say, using him is really convenient!"
Tartaglia: "???"
Zhongli: "A mere five million Mora. Just put it on Tartaglia's tab... Oh right, don't forget to send the bill to the Northland Bank to exchange it for Mora!"
Keqing was still somewhat hesitant. "Can we really do this?"
Zhongli: "Rest assured, Tartaglia won't refuse, right, Tartaglia!"
Barbatos: "Yeah, Tartaglia is so nice; he definitely won't refuse!"
Raiden Ei: "He wouldn't dare refuse!"
Tartaglia: "Please... please go ahead."
I'm completely numb!
Stared at by five gods, how could he refuse?
Let alone five million Mora, even if it was ten or twenty million Mora, he had no way to refuse.
But when he heard five million Mora.
Tartaglia's head still spun, and he nearly collapsed on the ground.
If the Regrator saw these bills, he would definitely scold Tartaglia loudly behind his back.
Seeing the matter resolved, Zhongli said indifferently, "Go write up a bill and have Tartaglia sign it!"
Keqing: "Got it!"
Tartaglia: "..."
Act like human beings!
Eating and drinking was one thing, but spending his, Tartaglia's, money to buy fireworks and hold some Lantern Rite.
This is going too far!
Soon, Keqing brought over a written bill and placed it in front of Tartaglia. "Tartaglia, please sign it!"
Only with Tartaglia's signature would this bill be valid.
Only then could it be taken to the Northland Bank to exchange for Mora!
Barbatos: "Tartaglia, why are you spacing out? Don't tell me you don't want to write it?"
Tartaglia: "Fine, fine, fine, I'll write it, alright!"
With trembling hands!
He wrote down the name Tartaglia!
Keqing: "On behalf of tomorrow's Lantern Rite, I thank Tartaglia for his generous gift!"
Tartaglia: "..."
...
Soon!
Keqing returned quite satisfied, holding the bill signed by Tartaglia.
Seeing Keqing return!
Xiangling asked anxiously, "How did it go? Did you find out Ningguang's whereabouts?"
Beidou said lightly, "That Ningguang, she always disappears at crucial moments!"
Keqing answered, "I didn't find out. Rex Lapis doesn't know where that Ningguang went either!"
"But we don't need Ningguang anymore!"
Beidou frowned. "What do you mean? That's five million Mora. Don't tell me you want to advance it from your own fortune?"
Keqing quickly explained, "No, no. Tartaglia generously opened his wallet and sponsored us with five million Mora."