Lu Bu, the Thunder General, is my adoptive father in Genshin Impact.

She put the clothes back in the wooden box, then pulled out a soft, strip-shaped object: "Huh? What's this? Is it for wearing with a maid outfit?"

"This, this, you actually want me to use this thing?!" Keqing's face turned as red as if it were about to bleed. Having read two books on Mondstadt culture, she already knew the nature of the long object and its extremely shameful use.

Xiao Yi stood gentlemanly at a distance from the door, but thanks to Miyamoto's enhanced hearing skills, he could still detect the noise and commotion inside the room.

Wow, so slow! What are they playing?

A few minutes later, the door opened.

As a soldier, Kujo Sara's judgment was always very accurate. With just a few glances, she determined Keisei's height, weight, and other dimensions, and used this information to design her clothing.

Of course, she used this ability to analyze enemy generals and defeat them when she was on the battlefield for a long time, but unexpectedly one day she used it to buy clothes for the leaders of other countries.

Regardless, the black and white maid outfit, though classic and simple, accentuated Keqing's light purple hair and her beautiful and adorable face.

In addition, a purple tail extends from Keqing's waist, paired with a cat-ear-like double-bun hairstyle, and thus a Keqing cat maid was born.

Xiao Yi recalled that when he ordered Sara to customize clothes last night, he told her to take initiative. It seems that this tail is an interesting thing that Kujo-san got.

He wondered: Is it a widget or a plugin...?

Ke Qing hesitated for a moment, then crossed her legs, lifted her skirt with both hands, and slightly bent her knees in a standard curtsy.

She simply couldn't bring herself to call Xiao Yi "master," and this gesture was already the limit of what she could manage.

Xiao Yi did not push Ke Qing to the brink, forcing her to continue her humiliating acts. He leisurely accepted the maid Ke Maomao's etiquette and prepared to move on to the next stage.

"Where are we going?" Gan Yu asked.

Ke Qing was also concerned that if she went to high-end places, she might run into acquaintances, which could lead to her being recognized and potentially resulting in social death.

However, given Xiao Yi's carefree attitude, he was very likely to be enjoying himself in those places. Ke Qing couldn't help but feel a little worried, waiting for his fate to be decided.

However, Xiao Yi revealed a location that made Ke Qing breathe a sigh of relief, but also immediately left her speechless.

"The Hall of Rebirth."

Ke Qing and Gan Yu looked at each other, completely baffled as to what he was up to.

The Hall of Rebirth, the largest funeral parlor in Liyue, is Mr. Zhongli's workplace.

The shop is located between affluent and ordinary areas. Whether you are poor, rich, god, or emperor, as long as you dare to die, the Wangsheng Hall will bury you. This shows that the shop treats all customers equally.

Nevertheless, this is by no means a good place for tourism.

Xiao Yi came to the Hall of Rebirth for a simple reason: he wanted to find a way to defeat Tie Qi.

On the surface, he said he wanted to rest for a day, but in reality, he still couldn't let go of the mysterious organization and the mastermind behind it all. So he planned to do serious business while having fun, which could be considered a balance between work and rest.

The bald man named Tieqi possesses a body that is invulnerable to all things, and can only be killed through an ancient ritual related to "death".

The oldest and most frequently associated place with death in Liyue is the Hall of Resurrection.

Although Mr. Zhongli went on a trip to Daoqi, so much time has passed that Master Hu should have already collected her debts and could consult her about the relevant ancient rituals.

……

In front of the Hall of Rebirth, a woman dressed in a black robe stood quietly, waiting for the guests to arrive. On her head was a 30-point ice elemental aura.

She is a ritual attendant at the funeral parlor and occasionally works part-time as Zhongli's wallet.

Recently, both Master Hu and Mr. Zhongli have been traveling far away, but business is booming, giving Yi Guan a rare moment of leisure.

Suddenly, she saw three strange people walking towards her with great speed. The young man in the lead had black and white hair, which seemed familiar. Behind him were a blue-haired woman in a cheongsam and a purple-haired girl with a cat-like head in exotic clothing.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Yi Guan finally remembered that she had seen the missing person notice before. The man was none other than Narukami's adopted son, who had been arrested and kidnapped before.

It now appears that Liyue and Inazuma have reconciled, and Narukamiko, who was captured, has returned.

But why did Narukamiko come to the Hall of Rebirth? Was it because she was influenced by the culture of Liyue and planned to design a Liyue-style imperial tomb for the general in advance?

Xiao Yi walked up to the attendant and politely asked, "Is Master Hu here?"

"The sect leader has been away for many days without any news," the attendant replied.

"Mr. Zhongli has gone on a long trip. Is there any news of his return?" Xiao Yi continued to ask.

The ceremonial attendant shook his head.

She said, "If you have any questions, as long as they are related to the business of the 'Wang Sheng Tang' (a shrine for the deceased), please feel free to tell me. Even if I cannot solve the problem, I will try my best to provide assistance."

“Wangsheng Hall has a long history, so it must have a large collection of books, right?” Xiao Yi said gradually. “I would like to browse through the ancient books in your hall. May I borrow them?”

After a long silence, Yi Guan asked, "May I ask what you intend to do with the knowledge from these ancient books?"

"What's your opinion on this fog, and the guy who created it?" Xiao Yi countered.

Yi Guan fell silent again before replying, "The fog shrouds Liyue. Although I live a life similar to my usual one, I can see how it has deeply affected people's lives. Their views on life and death have also changed dramatically, deviating from tradition. So I don't really like this fog."

Numbers can be exchanged for Mora, and the closer one gets to death with positive energy work, the more justice points one gains upon completion. As a result, many people take risks and join teams to eliminate monsters and drive away bandits, leading to a persistent problem of mercenaries in the civilian population.

At first glance, it seemed like a good thing, but most of the mercenaries were untrained farmers and workers who were greedy for justice points, and the casualty rate reached its peak in a short time.

What exactly attracted them? Was it the joy of doing good deeds or the good fortune brought by justice points? Neither. The Mora gained from eliminating monsters was far more valuable than the rewards from the Adventurers' Guild or official commissions.

Blinded by the allure of money, people are willing to take risks and even abandon their livelihoods.

The ritual attendants at the Rebirth Hall do not like this value system of exchanging life for money, nor do they like the righteous deity who creates chaos yet is worshipped by people.

"What if I could end this farce?" Xiao Yi said seriously, "provided that I need the help of the knowledge in the library of the Hall of Rebirth."

“Alright, I believe you.” Yi Guan sighed softly, then looked at Gan Yu and Ke Qing. “In the library of the Rebirth Hall, there are many secret techniques passed down from ancient times by the Hu family. Please forgive my caution, but I would like to confirm the identities of the two ladies behind you.”

Xiao Yi pondered: Ke Qing dressed like this, she definitely didn't want to reveal her identity. As for Gan Yu, if she was Yue Haiting's secretary, Ke Qing's identity might be deduced.

"The one with blue hair is called Wang Xiaomei, and she's the guide assigned to me by the Liyue authorities," Xiao Yi said, making up a story. "The one with cat ears and pigtails is called A Qing, or you can call her Qingqing. She's a Liyue maid who is well-versed in Mondstadt culture."

"I guarantee with Naruko's reputation that they are not bad people, but just my temporary assistants."

Yi Guan nodded slightly, as if she had gotten away with it.

“I’ll take you to the library.” She turned and pushed open the wooden door of the Hall of Rebirth. “Lord Narukami, Lord Amane, Lord Keisei, please follow me.”

Ah Qing didn't look well.

Xiao Yi thought to himself: Are even the ritual attendants at the Hall of Rebirth this clever? (Send!)

……

A purple-haired woman dressed in an Inazuma outfit walked down the street with an air of elegance, as if strolling in a garden. Passersby and shopkeepers cast curious glances at her.

It wasn't because the woman was particularly beautiful—though her beauty certainly played a significant role—but the main reason people were drawn to her was because of her Inazuma attire.

The crowd was buzzing with discussion.

"Have you heard? Thor has come to Liyue recently."

"She exudes an air of nobility; she must be a noblewoman from Inatsuma, or perhaps a maidservant of a deity."

"A maid? You dare to come closer to her and say that again? This woman just walked past me, and I felt a chill down my spine and got goosebumps."

"Could it be General Thunder's personal attendant?"

In any case, they could hardly connect the woman's identity with the general himself. If she really was the Thunder General, how could she be walking alone on the streets of Liyue without any accompanying guards or security personnel sent by the Liyue authorities?

Little did she know, she had picked up Narukamiko's tendency to wander around, avoiding the Okuzawa clan and the Chiiwa army, and went alone to the main street to visit the bustling trading city.

Xiao Yi had told her to look at the streetscape of Liyue Harbor as a reference for improving the economic structure of Inazuma City, which would help Inazuma's economic development in the future.

Xiao Yi also said that Ying must learn from Yan Wang Dijun, walk alone on the streets, and get some human touch, only in this way can he better understand humanity.

After all, Inazuma is a noble deity who once strolled through her own castle, causing a sensation wherever she went. Now, she has arrived in a foreign land where the people do not recognize her, allowing her to experience the most authentic local street life.

In addition, Xiao Yi said something else: taking a walk alone can help improve social anxiety.

A few months ago, General Raiden left the Pure Land of One Heart and revisited Inazuma Castle. Once again, he was led by the Traveler Girl and explored the world like a small animal in an unfamiliar environment.

Now is a good time to hone the general's social skills. Without any outside help, she can only rely on herself to accomplish what she wants to do—in unfamiliar city streets.

Before setting off, Xiao Yi explained a lot of common sense, such as that you must pay for things, you must pay for things, and you must pay for things...

Therefore, he specially gave Shadow a bag of Mora to prevent her from becoming like the native gods of Liyue.

Holding a large sum of money, Ray looked around but didn't know what to buy. The castle tower had no shortage of luxury goods such as porcelain and antiques, and the old shops didn't interest her either. Finally, Ray stopped about ten meters away from a roadside stall.

It was a fruit stand. The owner was a middle-aged man with a bandage wrapped around his left knee. He was sitting on a small stool behind a large pile of fruit baskets, and next to him was a little girl with black hair who looked about six or seven years old and had pigtails.

In front of the fruit basket, a wooden sign made of rotten wood was placed diagonally, with crooked characters that read "Lao Lu Fruits," the characters resembling scribbles.

Among the dazzling array of fruits, Ying spotted a pile of emerald green watermelons and her mouth watered.

This moment is a historic one for Inazuma. The great Narukami is about to personally go to a roadside stall and buy fruit for the first time, without any help from anyone.

Ying wanted to take a step, but then hesitated.

Although she had prepared her words of communication, she worried that the other party's response would be different from what she expected. So, her martial arts intuition told her that she should observe quietly for now.

In battle, if you are unsure of your opponent's strength, you should first observe their posture and movements to estimate their style and skill level. By observing from a distance, you can analyze the personality and temperament of the fruit vendor to facilitate a smooth purchase.

For Ying now, buying fruit alone in a foreign country is tantamount to a sword fight!

The fruit stall owner glanced at the deserted stall, then turned his gaze helplessly to the distorted lettering on the signboard: "I should have known better than to let that guy help with the calligraphy. He looks so refined, but his handwriting looks like it was crawling on a worm."

As the saying goes, clothes make the man and a saddle makes the horse; one can tell a lot by a person's appearance and their clothes.

The same applies to shops; their signboards play a significant role in attracting customers, much like the suggestive covers of light novels.

The owner had just started selling fruit at his stall today. He used a piece of rotten wood as a signboard and wanted to find a cultured person to write the inscription. A blue-haired young man passing by came uninvited.

Seeing his refined and scholarly demeanor, the shopkeeper agreed. The young man drew his sword and skillfully used it as a pen to carve words on the wooden sign. He then politely declined the offer of thanks and left.

The fruit stall owner always felt that the words engraved by the young man were strange, thinking that it might be because he was uneducated and unable to appreciate their subtlety. When passersby shook their heads after seeing the sign, the fruit stall owner finally realized that it wasn't his problem; the words on the sign were indeed abstract.

Since the person who wrote the inscription had left, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue selling fruit.

The little girl with pigtails ran up to the middle-aged man and said, "Dad, tell me a story, tell me a story!"

The boss figured since there was no business anyway, he might as well spend time with his family and chat about anything.

The middle-aged man thought for a moment and said, "I'll tell you the story of the Emperor and the Dragon King Ruoduo."

"The Flesh-Bull Dragon King?" the little girl asked, puzzled.

“Ruo Tuo… let’s just call him the Flesh-Pack Dragon King then,” the man agreed. “Legend has it that the Emperor and his close friend, the Flesh-Pack Dragon King, fought across the land, forging a deep friendship, until the Dragon King betrayed them and harmed humanity. The Emperor then led his troops to seal it away…”

"That's it?" The little girl tilted her head.

“You want to hear the details? Fine, I just heard a storyteller tell it.” The fruit stall owner continued his rambling, “Legend has it that the fleshy dragon king’s body was bigger than a mountain, and its tail was as tall as the Dragon Tree on the border of Liyue now…”