Genshin Impact: Ningguang is still a pitiful little thing, I invested in her.

So the content is a bit short, and a lot of things weren't written out. Sorry.

I should be able to finish everything by the end of this month and gradually return to a normal routine.

Next month, I'll start with two updates a day, no less.

Finally, there will be one more chapter later.

Chapter 289 Zhongli's Evaluation of Fang Xun

"I'd rather the coffins inside the hall gather dust, than have separations in this world..."

Hu Tao stroked her chin, repeating these two sentences over and over again.

The more carefully you savor it, the more unique feelings you will gain.

Compared to slogans like "Second monument half price" or "Many discounts," Fang Xun's slogan is undoubtedly more profound.

Little Walnut raised her head, her big, bright eyes blinking as she looked at Fang Xun.

"Brother Fang Xun, I really like these two sentences you said,"

"I'd like to use it as the new slogan for the Rebirth Hall, is that okay?"

Fang Xun reached out and ruffled Hu Tao's hair, saying with a light laugh, "Of course, whatever you like."

Having finished the promotional slogan, Xiao Hu Tao breathed a sigh of relief, feeling an indescribable sense of ease.

In this respect, Little Walnut is very similar to Wendy.

Even though I didn't do anything, I still worked hard. (Image showing hand wiping sweat)

After that, Xiao Hu Tao invited Fang Xun and his group to sit in the Hall of Rebirth and have a cup of tea.

However, Fang Xun shook his head and refused, because he felt that he was bringing too many little ones with him tonight and it would be better not to cause trouble at the Hall of Rebirth.

Hu Tao couldn't refuse Fang Xun, so she asked Fang Xun and his group to wait there for a moment, and said she would be right back.

She wanted to tell her grandfather about the new slogan.

...

Liyue, the Hall of Rebirth.

The dim candlelight illuminated the hall, and the faint scent of incense permeated the room.

Occasionally, the sound of wind could be heard in the quiet room, like the murmur of a deity in the distance.

The Hall of Rebirth is where funerals are held throughout Liyue.

Anyone who steps into the Hall of Rebirth will quickly calm down, no matter how restless their heart may be.

The reason is simple: this place marks the boundary between life and death, and anyone who comes here will feel a sense of awe.

The shrine to the deceased was quite lively tonight.

The 75th generation head of the hall, Old Master Hu, and Zhong Li sat facing each other, with a pot of steaming tea on the wooden table.

Neither of them spoke; they simply stared silently at the teacups on the table.

Even though they were silent, there was no awkwardness between them, as if they were old friends who had known each other for a long time.

Old Master Hu had forgotten when Zhongli joined the Hall of Rebirth.

I only remember that when I first met Zhongli, Old Master Hu thought Zhongli was very talented, so he invited him to become a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth.

As the years went by, Grandpa Hu felt his health was not as good as before; this is what people often refer to as getting old.

But the young man named Zhongli sitting in front of him seemed untouched by the passage of time.

Over the years, Zhongli seems to have remained unchanged, though I don't know if it's just my imagination.

After a long silence, it was Grandpa Hu who broke the stillness.

"That little girl, Hu Tao, said she's going out to buy a boiled fish to find inspiration, and she'll be back soon."

"It's been quite a while, and she still hasn't returned. I hope she didn't run into any trouble on the way."

"There will be no problem with the safety of Liyue Harbor, you can rest assured about that."

Zhongli picked up his teacup and slowly began to speak.

"Perhaps Hu Tao is just playing around and has temporarily forgotten about the important matters. She should be back soon."

Upon hearing Zhongli's words, Old Master Hu nodded: "I think so too."

"That little girl of hers... she's never easy to get along with."

Zhong Li put down his teacup and looked at Old Master Hu across from him: "Master, are you really planning to change the slogan for the Hall of Rebirth?"

Changing the slogan may seem like a small matter, but for Wangshengtang, which has maintained the same approach for many years, it represents a significant change.

Grandpa Hu gave a soft "hmm".

He looked out the window at the scenery and said thoughtfully, "Liyue is changing, and our Hall of Rebirth should also make adjustments accordingly."

"I just hope that the slogan Hu Tao comes up with will sound nice."

Grandpa Hu smiled wryly. His granddaughter's quirky and clever personality seemed completely out of place in the solemn shrine of the deceased.

He was a little worried.

I'm worried about what will happen to Hu Tao after I'm gone.

Can you take care of yourself?

Zhongli slowly spoke: "Since the hall master has entrusted this matter to Hu Tao, then we should trust that she can do it well."

Just as the two were talking, Little Walnut skipped back to the Hall of Rebirth.

"Grandpa, I'm back."

"Oh, it's Zhongli Guest Elder here today too. What a rare guest."

Little Hu Tao was somewhat surprised to see Zhong Li sitting opposite Grandpa Hu.

Because I rarely see Zhongli on weekdays, and most of the time I see Zhongli's bills.

"Grandpa, I've found the new slogan for the Rebirth Hall!"

"I'd rather the coffins inside the hall be covered in dust than have any partings in the world."

"These are the words Brother Fang Xun came up with for our Rebirth Hall. What do you think?"

After he finished speaking, Old Master Hu and Zhong Li exchanged a glance.

This new slogan exceeded their expectations.

Like tea, it needs to be savored slowly and gently, nourishing things subtly and silently.

"I didn't expect that Mr. Fang Xun also had a certain level of expertise in poetry."

Tonight, Zhongli gained a deeper understanding of Fang Xun.

Old Master Hu, standing nearby, looked at Zhongli and asked, "Judging from the tone of Zhongli's voice, do you know Mr. Fang Xun?"

Zhong Li nodded and gave a soft "Mm": "I have some dealings with Mr. Fang Xun; he is a good friend of mine."

Old Master Hu had never met any of Zhongli's friends before, but he suddenly became interested in them.

"Then may I ask, Elder Zhongli, what kind of person is Mr. Fang Xun?"

Zhongli gave a four-word reply.

"Seeing the words is like seeing the face."

The so-called words were the words that Hu Tao had just read to them.

Grandpa Hu fell silent, considering Zhong Li's and Hu Tao's assessments.

He was thinking, perhaps the Hall of Rebirth could have one more guest elder?

It all depends on Fang Xun's intentions.

Just then, Little Walnut said to Grandpa Hu, "Grandpa, I'm going out."

She's only back now to tell Grandpa Hu about the new slogan; she'll be going out again after that.

Grandpa Hu looked at Hu Tao's retreating figure and then asked, "You little girl, you just got home not long ago, where are you going now?"

Without turning her head, Hu Tao said, "Brother Fang Xun is still waiting for me outside. I want to go out and play."

Watching Hu Tao disappear through the door, Old Master Hu smiled and shook his head.

He was already used to his granddaughter's impulsive nature.

However, this was Hu Tao's first time going out with friends, which should be considered a positive change.

Walnut has never had many friends...

"It wouldn't be a bad thing for Hu Tao to come into contact with Mr. Fang Xun."

At this moment, Zhongli slowly spoke.

Chapter 290 Walnut's Secret Base

Now let's talk about Hu Tao.

After leaving the Hall of Rebirth, the little girl quickly ran towards Fang Xun's direction with her short legs.

Her high twin ponytails rose and fell in the moonlight, like a dancing fire butterfly.

Fang Xun also kept his promise to Hu Tao and waited for her at the same spot.

Little Walnut looked up at the sky and then said, "Brother Fang Xun, the moonlight is so beautiful tonight. Shall we go and bask in the moonlight together?"

Upon hearing Hu Tao's words, Fang Xun subconsciously looked up at the sky.

The sky, which had been covered by dark clouds, had somehow dispersed, and a bright moon hung high in the sky.

Then, Little Walnut continued, "I'll take you to the secret base! It's the best place to watch the moon!"

A secret base?

Fang Xun suddenly became curious.