Genshin Impact: Starting Guide - End of the World Qi Bao

Kiana isn't fully awake yet; her brain is starting up a bit slowly.

"The Lantern Festival? What's that? Is it like the Spring Festival?"

Hu Tao was also taken aback.

"Well, I'm not really sure how to explain it. Anyway, the Lantern Festival is the most important festival in Liyue every year. I heard it's on the first full moon night of the year? Zhongli knows a lot about these things. Hehe, Kiana, are you coming?"

Kiana's brain has now been successfully activated.

"I understand. It's similar to our Spring Festival. As for whether to go or not... well, I need to ask the captain."

"Oh, Sword Master, is it Wen Juexi? Alright then, Sister Kiana, I'll be waiting for you at the Hall of Rebirth~"

I haven't said for sure (that I'll go...)

Kiana hadn't finished speaking when Kurumi hung up the phone. Kiana found it a little funny; Kurumi's hasty action of hanging up so quickly was strangely familiar, not letting her finish speaking... Kiana felt like she'd done something like that before, hehe.

Kiana also got dressed, got out of bed, and went to the kitchen.

Jue Xi, still busy cooking in the kitchen, didn't even turn his head. Kiana sneaked up behind Jue Xi, hugged him tightly, and rubbed against him.

"Captain~"

Juexi smiled happily; her Qibao's action was just too cute.

"What's wrong, Qibao? Are you hungry? You got up early today."

"Hmph~ Am I usually that lazy?"

Juexi finished making breakfast, put the lid on the pot, turned around and hugged Qibao.

"Haha, no, no. My Qibao is the most diligent!"

"Hmph! You're just teasing me!"

"Qibao, you actually know what 'teasing' means? That's strange..."

Kiana was a little angry.

"You! I'm not stupid!"

"Haha, okay, okay, Qibao~ I was wrong."

After sincerely apologizing, Jue Xi kissed Kiana on the lips.

"So, Qibao, is there something you want to tell me?"

Kiana, who was initially a little angry, immediately lost her temper after being kissed.

"Hehe, Hu Tao just called and invited me to Liyue to celebrate the Lantern Festival with them."

"I didn't realize that. My Qibao has so many friends, but none of them invited me."

Knowing that Juexi was joking, Kiana immediately put on an act.

"Well, you see, hehe. But then again, that's why I came to ask you, right? I'll listen to you, honey~"

"Qibao, who taught you to talk so well?"

"Haha, so should we go or not, Captain? I definitely won't go if you don't."

Juexi didn't even hesitate; since her own Qibao had said so, she would definitely go.

"Go ahead, Qi Bao. But let me test you. Do you know what festival in our country corresponds to Liyue's Lantern Festival?"

Kiana smiled confidently.

"You think I don't know, Captain? It's Chinese New Year!"

Jue Xi nodded.

"Hmm, as expected of my Qibao, she got it wrong as a matter of course."

"Huh? Isn't that right?"

"Qibao, Liyue's Lantern Festival is on the night of the first full moon of the first month of the year. To put it simply, it's January 15th. We consider January 15th the Lantern Festival, not the Spring Festival. The Spring Festival is on January 1st, and December 30th, which is the eve of the Lunar New Year, is called Lunar New Year's Eve~"

"Okay, okay, I got it. Why are you suddenly giving me a science lesson?"

Juexi, let go of Qibao.

"Qibao, go see who hasn't gotten up yet. Breakfast will be ready soon. After breakfast, we'll go to Liyue to celebrate the festival. Although most people are probably awake by now, you're usually the last one to wake up."

"You don't have to say that last sentence, hmph."

......

Kiana called out to everyone and found that only Himeko-sensei had just gotten up.

"Huh? What day is it today? Kiana isn't the last one to get up?"

Kiana hugged Himeko affectionately.

"Himeko-sensei, what are you doing~"

Himeko said half-jokingly.

"Go hug your captain, don't hug me."

"Just hug me~ Just hug me~"

......

At the dinner table, Juexi also mentioned her plans to celebrate the festival in Liyue. As soon as Juexi finished speaking, Alicia immediately raised her hand.

"Please speak, Ellie."

"So how do we get to Liyue?"

"Let me make it clear beforehand that this house is only part of my 'Theatre of Domination'. In theory, the 'Theatre of Domination' combined with my other powers can teleport instantly. If I wanted, we could just open the door and be right in front of Liyue."

Wendy raised her hand.

"What's wrong, Wendy?"

"Your Honkai energy, this power, is it that strong?"

"Of course, Honkai energy can explain everything~"

"How about this? We're going to Liyue anyway, so let's just open the door and appear directly in front of Zhongli at the Hall of Rebirth. I want to see his surprised expression!"

Jue Xi thought for a moment.

"Great idea, I want to see it too, hahaha~"

"Palace of Rebirth"

“Zhongli, my guest elder. I’m telling you, Kiana and the others will be here soon.”

"Based on general rationality, Miss Kiana and the others will not arrive in Liyue until the afternoon at the earliest."

Just as Zhongli finished speaking, a purple crack suddenly appeared inside the Hall of Rebirth.

"Guest Elder Zhongli, what is this?"

"This……"

Zhong Li frowned deeply; he had no idea what this thing was...

"Guest Elder Zhongli! It seems someone is coming out!"

Zhongli's eyes lit up slightly... He only felt relieved after he saw who came out.

"So it's Mr. Juexi. It's been a long time. How have you been?"

Jue Xi replied respectfully.

"I'm doing very well, hehe. Long time no see, Mr. Zhongli."

Wendy was somewhat disappointed.

"Huh? I was hoping to see a shocked expression on your face, Mr. Zhongli~"

"Sorry to disappoint you."

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone's itinerary was finalized. Juexi would first take Qiqi to Bubulu to meet Baishu. Kiana and the others from the Flame Chaser would be led by Hu Tao to enjoy a good tour of Liyue during the Lantern Festival…

"Bu Bu Lu"

"Mr. Bai..."

Bai Zhu, who was writing the prescription, looked up and saw Jue Xi leading Qi Qi, and smiled.

"Long time no see, Mr. Juexi, and Qiqi too. I hope Qiqi hasn't caused you any trouble."

Jue Xi quickly waved her hand.

"No, no, Mr. Baishu. Qiqi is very well-behaved. I don't spend much time with him usually; it's mostly my friends who take care of him."

Bai Zhu nodded.

"Mr. Juexi, you've worked hard. After all, with great power comes great responsibility. Do you need me to help you? Oh right, I forgot, you don't need my help to take care of your health."

"Haha, Mr. Baishu, you're joking. I was just being opportunistic. Your medical skills are the real deal. Our first meeting was a little unpleasant, please don't take it to heart."

"Haha, no need to mention it again. Didn't you apologize to me after that? You came back this time for the Lantern Festival, didn't you?"

"Is it that obvious? Haha. By the way, have you experienced any discomfort since I examined your body last time?"

"That's obvious, after all, today is the Lantern Festival. As for my health, I'm perfectly fine, thank you for your help, Mr. Juexi."

"Don't be so polite. I was just thinking of bringing Qiqi back to visit since I rarely get to come back. Mr. Baishu, do you have time later? Would you like to have dinner together?"

"Never mind, I still have some prescriptions to write, it's not convenient, Mr. Juexi."

"Alright then, Mr. Bai Shu, I'll be going now. Contact me if you need anything."

After visiting Bai Shu, Jue Xi returned to the Hall of Rebirth. Along the way, he noticed many people selling kites, so, following local custom, Jue Xi used his power of reason to create a bunch of kites.

"It's good that you're back so early, Captain."

Kiana was eating something, and she couldn't even speak clearly.

"Qibao, eat slowly, swallow first."

"Hehe, I thought you wouldn't be back until tonight, Captain. What's that?"

Kiana pointed to the pile of kites in Juexi's hand.