Chapter 315: Who Else Still Remembers That Name?
As soon as Paimon finished speaking.
Everyone raised their heads in unison.
In the distant sky, they saw a palace-like building actually floating in mid-air.
For Hu Tao, Xiangling, and the others, this was already a common sight.
But...
When Arataki Itto saw this scene, his jaw practically hit the floor. "Hey, hey, hey! That's a huge house! How is it flying in the sky?"
"If it falls, will it crush me?"
When he was in Inazuma, Arataki Itto had seen all sorts of strange and weird houses.
He had even drawn graffiti on many of those strange houses.
But he had never seen a house flying in the sky.
Seeing Arataki Itto act so jumpy, Xiangling beside him smiled and said, "This is Lady Ningguang's Jade Chamber. It's one of the landmark buildings of our Liyue!"
Arataki Itto: "It looks pretty good. We could consider buying it to use as the Arataki Gang's headquarters! What do you think, Shinobu?"
Kuki Shinobu: "..."
This thing is so important.
Even if they had enough Mora, Liyue would never sell it, right?
Arataki Itto: "Hey, hey, hey! This thing is flying in the sky. How is the great Arataki Itto supposed to get up there?"
Xiangling: "Follow me!"
And so!
The group followed Xiangling's lead, going through several twists and turns.
After applying to the Jade Chamber in the sky, they finally got the opportunity to board it.
Through a special device on the ground, they arrived on the Jade Chamber.
The moment they stepped onto the Jade Chamber.
They saw Keqing standing in the front, along with Yoimiya standing beside her.
They seemed to be discussing something.
Xiangling said happily, "Keqing, we're here... Yoimiya, so you're here too! No wonder we couldn't find you anywhere!"
Yoimiya looked full of apology. "Sorry, I forgot to tell you guys in advance!"
Keqing: "You came at the perfect time. The fireworks show is about to start!"
Arataki Itto asked in confusion, "Fireworks show? You mean just setting off fireworks randomly with a bang? I already played with those enough when I was in Inazuma!"
"Oh right, didn't you say there would be endless fireworks today? Where are the fireworks?"
Hu Tao: "Aiya, stop complaining. They'll bring the fireworks over in a moment!"
Keqing: "That's right. Someone, bring out a box of fireworks!"
Arataki Itto: "One box of fireworks? So stingy? The great Arataki Itto could finish a box of fireworks with a snap of his fingers!"
But the next moment!
When the subordinates carried out a box of fireworks, it immediately shocked Arataki Itto.
A box about as tall as Arataki Itto was carried right in front of him, filled with all sorts of fireworks.
Let alone one Arataki Itto.
Even ten Arataki Ittos setting them off together wouldn't be able to finish all these fireworks.
Paimon: "Liyue boxes are always huge!"
Kuki Shinobu: "Boss, do you need some help?"
Hu Tao: "Hehe, let him set off the fireworks by himself. We'll just enjoy the show!"
Just as the fireworks show was about to begin.
A subordinate suddenly walked up behind Keqing and said carefully, "The items Lady Ningguang prepared for you have arrived!"
Keqing nodded.
Then she looked at Lumine, Hu Tao, and the others beside her. "Wait a moment, I have something to take care of!"
Paimon: "Go ahead and get busy!"
Xiangling: "Where is Ningguang?"
Arataki Itto: "Watch the great Arataki Itto set off fireworks!"
Kuki Shinobu: "You idiot Boss, you're lighting it from the wrong direction. Light this side instead!"
Standing at the high vantage point of the Jade Chamber.
They could overlook the entire city of Liyue. All the beautiful scenery of the Lantern Rite was visible to the naked eye.
They could even see a very, very large deer-shaped firework placed in a high position.
Once lit!
This proud stag would fly into the sky and bloom.
Using its light to illuminate the entire city of Liyue.
Not long after!
Keqing's voice sounded again from behind the group. "Ningguang's personal tailor made a new dress for me. She said it's an exotic style."
"Does it look good?"
Hearing Keqing's voice, everyone turned around.
They saw Keqing, having changed into a new outfit, appearing before everyone.
Paimon: "Wow, it looks great!"
Xiangling: "So beautiful!"
Yanfei: "It suits you perfectly, Keqing!"
Yoimiya: "As expected of the Yuheng, truly extraordinary!"
Ling Mo: "..."
Amidst the praises of the crowd.
Keqing walked with light steps to the edge of the Jade Chamber.
"Everyone, please enjoy the grand finale of today's Lantern Rite!"
"The fireworks show!"
As Keqing's voice fell.
A bright firework rose from the ground, rushing into the sky at an incredible speed.
It burst into bloom.
Illuminating everything around it.
Not only that.
As this firework bloomed, countless bright spots of light rose from the ground, flying towards the sky.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Colorful fireworks of all kinds bloomed in the sky.
Forming a beautiful symphony of light.
Paimon: "Wow, it's so beautiful!"
Arataki Itto: "It's too bright... it's blinding... Shinobu, you set them off first. Let the great Arataki Itto recover for a bit!"
Yoimiya: "Wow, as expected of the Lantern Rite, so many fireworks blooming at once!"
At this moment!
In another corner of Liyue.
Zhongli, Barbatos, and the three Raiden sisters were sitting together in the chairs of an outdoor tea house.
Enjoying this grand Lantern Rite festival.
Barbatos smiled and said, "As expected of Liyue's Lantern Rite, it's lively every year!"
Raiden Ei snorted coldly. "Just fleeting light! A brief bloom that ultimately turns to ash!"
Zhongli: "Even the fleeting has its moment to illuminate everything!"
Raiden Ei: "Hmph!"
Although she was somewhat dissatisfied with Zhongli, and even more dissatisfied with the fireworks filling the sky.
Raiden Ei still chose to restrain herself.
Just as the five gods were enjoying the Lantern Rite fireworks together.
An old woman with graying hair appeared in everyone's field of vision.
The moment they saw the old woman.
Even Raiden Ei couldn't help but let her gaze turn solemn for a moment. "Who is that?"
This person had a thick amount of adeptal energy within her body.
It was impossible not to take her seriously.
The old woman looked at Zhongli and Barbatos, a gentle smile appearing on her face. "The children like to call me Madame Ping. As for you all, you might as well just call me Cloud Retainer!"
Looking at the fireworks filling the sky.
And the sound of children running and playing, along with the laughter of the people.
Madame Ping raised her head slightly, a faint sadness appearing on her face. "Everyone knows that the Lantern Rite is to commemorate the adepti, yakshas, and every human who bled and sacrificed themselves for Liyue!"
"But... how many people still remember that name?"
"Adeptus Who Guides the Heavens!"
As Madame Ping's voice fell.
That glowing stag-shaped firework, as if it had come to life, suddenly raised its proud head.
With light steps, it ran towards the sky.
Turning into a beam of light.
It burst into bloom in the sky.
Illuminating the entire city of Liyue.