In Teyvat, it all begins with rescuing the grass god.

"Insightful."

After offering a compliment, Rhodes didn't interrupt again. He quietly watched as the immortals launched into another round of heated discussion about how to periodically reprimand the Liyue rulers. At the same time, he sighed inwardly, "It's good to have a strong foundation. There's always someone to back you up in any situation."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 244 Zhongli, who is extremely worried about Xiao

The immortals finally managed to get together, and of course, it wasn't just to discuss important matters.

In fact.

They weren't there for any important business in the first place.

They talked about these things simply because they had nothing better to do, and Zhongli's dream had piqued their interest in Luo De, a mortal whom Zhongli had mentioned many times.

After the brainstorming phase ends.

They then resumed the conversation that had started before Rhodes and the other two arrived.

Xiao helped him familiarize himself with Liyue Harbor as it is today.

This sounds absurd.

But this was something Zhongli specifically asked the immortals to do before he left.

It's a rather frustrating situation.

As a celestial being who has lived for over two thousand years, Xiao has rarely set foot in Liyue Harbor since the Demon God War, and has not visited it even once in recent decades.

Zhongli also knew that it was because of his own heavy karma that getting too close to densely populated areas could easily bring about various unpredictable risks.

If it were under normal circumstances...

Zhongli then stopped forcing him to do it.

But it's different now.

Zhongli and Xiao have finished discussing the position of Geo Archon, so Xiao can no longer refuse to set foot in Liyue Harbor as he did before.

At least.

Just like the conclusion the immortals reached in their discussion.

The Rock King Emperor may delegate power to others, but he must not be forgotten.

In order to enable Xiao to fulfill the duties of the Rock God.

These immortals, who were used to living a leisurely life in the mountains, were even willing to come down from the mountains to help him.

So anyway.

Since Xiao has agreed to the handover of the Geo Archon position, even if he is unwilling, he has to take a good look at the ever-changing Liyue Harbor.

"This is his favorite teahouse. You can calm down and reflect on it, and perhaps you will gain some new insights."

Among the immortals, the most composed Granny Ping familiarly introduced Xiao to the many signs of Heyu Teahouse.

"Ah."

After a long silence, Xiao spoke for the first time, but only nodded.

Such actions caused the immortals to exchange glances.

After exchanging sly glances, the group of people spoke first, with Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun saying, "Oh dear, I suddenly remembered that Shen He hasn't eaten in the mountains yet. I'll go and bring her some hot food. I'll be right back."

The words have not yet fallen.

Her figure suddenly transformed into the shape of a giant white crane. Before Rhodes could even see what was happening, she disappeared into the teahouse in a gentle breeze.

Followed by.

Both the True Lord of Flowing Water and Stacking Mountains and the True Lord of Slicing Moon and Building Sun each came up with a lame excuse, hurriedly said goodbye, and ran away.

Wendy is even more shameless.

Seeing that the immortals were all making a quick getaway, he clapped his hands and shouted, "Wait for me!" Then he dashed off with the three immortals.

in a blink.

The once lively private room was now empty except for Grandma Ping, Rosalyn, Rod, and Xiao.

Rosalyn: "."

Rhodes: "."

elf:"."

Grandma Ping, who seemed to be the only one in the know, chuckled and said, "You young people can chat for a while. My disciples haven't finished their studies yet. I'll join them after I've checked their work."

Done.

She then calmly walked away with her hands behind her back, her face neither flushed nor pale, showing no remorse for continuing to lie and deceive people.

"Ugh--"

Rhodes finally understood.

A gathering of immortals with hammers.

Isn't this just an excuse the immortals used to lure the demons into the city?

They were still there, seriously discussing this and that.

No wonder Xiao hadn't said a word; he'd figured out all along that these old guys were putting on an act for him.

The problem is, when you're acting, you should go all the way!

What kind of nonsense is it to run away halfway through a performance!

and also!

Why did you guys team up and deliberately lure Rosalyn here as well?

I don't understand.

I really can't understand it!

Rhodes' head started to ache.

That's all he knows right now.

It was Wendy and these other immortals' coordinated actions that were actually aimed at pushing Xiao towards them.

What task Zhongli assigned before he left!

I'm afraid there's no such thing at all!

It's true that they wanted to bring Xiao to familiarize himself with Liyue Harbor, but they don't come to Liyue Harbor often, and Granny Ping, who lives here year-round, has a limited range of activities. After thinking it over, they handed the task over to Rhodes, who had been wandering around Liyue Harbor with Zhongli for several days.

As for the reason.

One is that Rhodes and Xiao went through the peril of the Abyss of Lapis Lazuli together, and he is not afraid of karma. Another is that Rhodes and Zhongli have a close relationship. No matter how you look at it, he is the most suitable candidate.

"Was it your idea again?"

Recalling the mischievous smile Wendy had been hiding since the beginning of their meeting, it seemed obvious who was behind this whole affair.

"The problem is you."

Rhodes didn't mind helping Xiao get used to his duties in advance. He didn't hide his thoughts either, and bluntly said, "Although I don't know if your appearance was an accident or intentional, since they left you here, I'd like to ask, what are your thoughts?"

"ask me?"

As intelligent as Rosalyn is, she would not be deceived by the immortals' clumsy lies.

Therefore, her expression was the same as Rhodes's, completely bewildered, as she said, "You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?"

"."

have to.

It's obvious at a glance.

Rosalyn's appearance was purely accidental.

I don't know what Wendy was thinking, but he just dumped Rosalind on me as well.

Rhodes stroked his chin, carefully studying the expressions of the immortals he had just witnessed.

It seems.

They didn't seem surprised by Rosalyn's arrival, nor did they mind keeping her there.

That means they tacitly approved of Rosalind following Rhodes and Xiao.

"why?"

Rod couldn't help but mutter something to himself.

"Maybe they look down on me."

Rosalyn heard his voice, glanced at him sideways, and spoke with a hint of sarcasm.

It's not easy for her to say something like that.

Rod curled his lip, turned to look for Xiao, and then he found that Xiao was actually sitting seriously on the windowsill, staring intently at the stage below, completely ignoring him.

"He's been listening to the opera ever since you were spacing out."

Rosalyn said irritably.

They were all taciturn and impossible to communicate with. If it weren't for the Empress's mission, she really wouldn't want to stay here for even a second longer.

Rhodes was already used to Rosalyn's attitude, and contrary to his previous indifference towards her, he took the opportunity to invite her, "Want to listen to a Liyue opera together? Yunhan Society is the best opera troupe in Liyue, you can't usually hear one even if you want to."

"Not interested in."

Rosalind is from Mondstadt.

Just as the people of Liyue dislike Mondstadt poetry, she also dislikes Liyue drama.

For her.

Liyue Opera is a strange and unusual singing style that doesn't sound as pleasant as the poems of bards.

If you ask her to say it.