While everyone was discussing enthusiastically.
Only Shenhe stared intently at Ling Mo on the stage, her eyes full of deep affection.
Nearby!
Hu Tao glanced at Shenhe, then at the storyteller Ling Mo on the stage, and a smile suddenly appeared on her face.
To think that an adeptus disciple who remains untouched by the mortal world would actually fall for someone.
Forget it!
Since that's the case, I might as well help Shenhe out!
Hu Tao suddenly stood up from her chair and shouted towards the stage in the inn, "Storyteller, you just said tomorrow is the Lantern Rite!"
"You should come and join us too!"
"Sitting in the inn telling stories all day, don't you get bored? Take the chance to go out and enjoy the Lantern Rite!"
In the eyes of others, Ling Mo was like a heartless storytelling machine.
Only knowing to tell stories in the inn every day.
Never going out for a stroll, which seemed quite strange.
Downstairs!
Hearing Hu Tao's words, the audience also clamored:
"Yeah, Storyteller! The Lantern Rite is a very important festival, come and join us!"
"The sky will be full of fireworks, it's going to be so much fun!"
"The kids at home have been looking forward to this festival all year round!"
"Yeah, since you've come to Liyue, Storyteller, come celebrate the Lantern Rite with us!"
...
Hearing the discussions from the audience.
Ling Mo hesitated slightly. He saw Shenhe's affectionate gaze, as well as the expectant looks from Xiangling, Keqing, Hu Tao, and the others.
So he nodded!
"Alright..."
"How could I possibly miss the once-a-year Lantern Rite!"
"When the fireworks bloom tomorrow, I will go and join you!"
Right now, his identity had not been exposed, and only Shenhe knew his true identity.
As long as his identity remained hidden, there shouldn't be any problem even if he participated in the Lantern Rite.
Hearing Ling Mo agree!
Hu Tao said happily, "Hehe, the storyteller agreed to come to the Lantern Rite. Shenhe, hurry up and thank me!"
Shenhe was very happy!
But to avoid exposing Ling Mo's identity, she could only mutter, "It has nothing to do with me!"
Hu Tao: "Hehe!"
The next moment!
The audience in the inn surged out like a tide.
Only the table of gods remained seated steadily in their chairs.
Zhongli said indifferently, "The Lantern Rite is a major festival in our Liyue. I invite all of you to join us!"
Barbatos smiled and said, "Of course, of course! With free wine to drink, I will definitely attend!"
As the god of Mondstadt.
One of Barbatos's greatest hobbies was running off to Sumeru, Inazuma, and Liyue to participate in the festive celebrations of other nations.
Especially the festivals of the neighboring nation, Liyue.
Whether it was the Lantern Rite or the Moonchase Festival, without needing Zhongli to write an invitation, Barbatos would just show up uninvited.
After all, there was free fine wine to drink.
How could he refuse?
Hearing this, Raiden Ei also spoke, "The Lantern Rite? Since I have nothing better to do right now, it wouldn't hurt to attend!"
Raiden Makoto: "I have long heard of the Liyue Lantern Rite, and finally have the chance to attend!"
Raiden Shogun: "I will attend as well!"
Even Yae Miko and Diluc, who were nearby, expressed their intention to participate in this year's Lantern Rite.
Only Tartaglia remained silent!
Zhongli said indifferently, "Tartaglia, aren't you going to participate?"
Tartaglia: "I..."
Before Tartaglia could explain.
Barbatos suddenly spoke up, "Don't tell me you want to sneak back to Snezhnaya while we're at the Lantern Rite? You wouldn't, would you?"
Tartaglia: "..."
This is awkward, that's exactly what I was thinking!
Having finally seized an opportunity, he naturally wanted to leave Liyue as soon as possible and get away from these devil-like gods.
But it was frustrating!
The moment this thought arose, it was seen through by that detestable Anemo Archon, Barbatos.
Tartaglia could only explain, "Of course not! I haven't finished listening to the storytelling, so I absolutely won't leave Liyue!"
Barbatos: "Then why aren't you participating in the Lantern Rite?"
Tartaglia: "Who said I'm not participating? For such an important festival, of course Tartaglia can't be missing!"
Zhongli said indifferently, "Then it's settled!"
As soon as the words fell!
Zhongli no longer hesitated. He directly picked up his Hwamei birdcage and slowly left the inn.
Raiden Ei: "Sister, let's go out for a stroll!"
Raiden Makoto: "Mhm!"
Raiden Shogun: "..."
Diluc: "I'm leaving too!"
His main purpose for coming to Liyue this time was to find out about his father's whereabouts and hear more stories about him.
But... he also had other things to do while he was at it!
For example, discussing cooperation with Liyue's wine merchants to brew more new wines.
After everyone had left!
At this moment!
Inside Wangshu Inn.
Only the inn's staff remained, holding rags and brooms, cleaning up the trash the audience left on the floor. "Storyteller, do you need us to help you back to your room?"
Ling Mo said lightly, "No need. My legs fell asleep from sitting. I'll rest here for a while and leave later!"
He was waiting for the sound of the system reward prompt.
Sure enough, after the inn staff left.
Ling Mo only waited for a moment before the system's voice appeared in his mind:
[Ding, System prompt. The story of the "Blue Oni and Red Oni" you told has caused a strong resonance among the audience below!]
[Ninety-three percent of them sighed, fifteen percent shed tears, and three percent wailed loudly!]
[Ding, System prompt. The story you told successfully made the leader of the Arataki Gang, Arataki Itto, shed a tear!]
[System Reward: 2000 Storytelling Points!]
[System Reward: Lottery Ticket x1]
In Ling Mo's impression, Arataki Itto was an extremely optimistic and positive person.
He could be said to be one of the hardest characters to make cry among all of them.
Being able to make Arataki Itto shed a tear this time was already considered a great success.
As for the reward, it was the same as the reward for every other life.
It was 2000 Storytelling Points, plus one Lottery Ticket.
The next moment!
In Ling Mo's mind, the system's prompt sounded once again:
[Would you like to use the Lottery Ticket to draw immediately?]
Ling Mo said without hesitation, "Draw immediately!"
As soon as the words fell.
A giant lottery wheel had already appeared in Ling Mo's mind.
As Ling Mo's voice faded!
The power of the system began to drive the giant lottery wheel, slowly starting to spin.
The speed got faster and faster!
After reaching its maximum speed, it gradually slowed down, sweeping past every precious prize.
In the end!
The pointer on the lottery wheel slowed down more and more.
It gradually stopped on one of the rewards.
[Ding. Congratulations, Host. You have won a rare reward from the draw. Obtained rare item: Food Gift Package!]
[Food Gift Package]: Upon use, randomly yields Synthetic Potion x2, Revival Food x2, Buff Food x2, Recovery Food x2.
Seeing this reward, Ling Mo suddenly froze.
A Food Gift Package?
Synthetic Potions? Revival Food? Buff Food?
Could it be that besides the Traveler, us natives of the Teyvat continent can also obtain these food effects?