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Liyue.

That was the center of wealth accumulation, and also the heart of the economic circulation on this continent.

This ancient kingdom, which has been passed down for 3,700 years, is the place where all the wealth on this continent converges.

The people of this country place great importance on contracts, which is related to the ancient gods worshipped in this ancient land.

Liyue, known as the Land of Contracts and a commercial capital, worships the oldest of the Seven Archons, the God of Wealth and the God of Contracts on this continent.

People from other nations on the continent of Teyvat tend to call the Rock God Morax.

For the people of Liyue, the Geo God is known as the "Geo King" in this kingdom, but most of the time they prefer to call him "Lord Geo," a common name used among the people of Liyue.

For the people of Liyue Harbor, they are already used to all kinds of visitors from foreign lands. Foreigners are probably the most common sight in Liyue Harbor.

Countless merchants and travelers flocked here, establishing contracts to trade their wealth in this land of contracts.

The heads of numerous chambers of commerce gathered here to share their wealth and create more wealth in circulation, forming a vast network of business relationships.

They are extremely knowledgeable about Liyue's business network.

It was precisely because of this that they suddenly noticed a mysterious gentleman who appeared in Liyue Harbor at irregular intervals. He always appeared in some unexpected corner of Liyue Harbor, as if waiting for some kind of guest.

Regardless of who the person sitting opposite him was, he would talk to him as if he were a good friend, and might even offer some business advice while drinking tea.

Countless businessmen who had spoken with this enigmatic man were amazed to discover that he not only possessed far-sighted insights but also consistently offered incisive advice on finance and economics.

As seasoned businessmen, their insight was incredibly sharp. Those who followed that gentleman's advice experienced extraordinary changes in their businesses afterward.

This allowed them to amass even more wealth in the process of doing business, and countless people couldn't help but marvel at the mysterious man's sharp eye and extraordinary insight.

Over time, this influence gradually spread to numerous merchant guilds throughout Liyue.

Many people want to meet this gentleman with such outstanding and sharp insight, but unfortunately, he does not appear in one place regularly, so even if they want to meet or visit him, they have no way to do so.

Countless people are willing to pay a fortune, and some are even willing to offer billions of Mora, risking bankruptcy, just to meet that incredibly mysterious man and hope to receive some guidance.

This trend gradually formed into rumors among the people of Liyue, with some saying that the gentleman's outstanding talent, insight, and vision were perhaps only comparable to Tianquan among the Seven Stars.

This has led some people to develop a mysterious and fanatical adoration for that gentleman, believing that his talent may even surpass that of Tianquan Star, but that he simply does not care for fame and fortune and thus lives a life of seclusion in the city.

There are countless rumors like these, but most people have never had the chance to meet the mysterious man in the rumors. However, countless people who have met the mysterious man are absolutely certain that he exists.

Of course, it wasn't that no one had tried to find the man's whereabouts.

But when they sent their own people to try to find any trace of the man, they found nothing.

This made more people realize that unless that gentleman himself actively wanted to meet them, they would never take the initiative to find him.

This further shrouded the mysterious man in an air of mystery for those who had never met him.

Even that incredibly mysterious man, due to his extreme mystery, possessed an added air of mystery and fantasy, making people unable to help but speculate and fabricate the identity of the legendary mysterious man.

Some even speculate that the mysterious gentleman was actually the incarnation of the Rock King wandering the mortal world.

However, no one took this seriously; it was just considered anecdotal.

In an unremarkable teahouse in an alley in Liyue Harbor, countless Liyue Harbor merchants are all talking about the mysterious gentleman with extraordinary wisdom who is rumored to be the subject of much discussion.

A storyteller opened his folding fan and, with an air of profound mystery, began to tell the tea drinkers about the incredibly mysterious man from the Liyue room amidst the noise.

"...Rumor has it that the gentleman who wanders the streets of Liyue Harbor and the mortal world seems to possess extraordinary abilities, being knowledgeable in ancient and modern times, and able to know everything from astronomy to geography. Countless people who have seen that gentleman have felt as if they have received divine revelation upon meeting him."

"But no one has ever been able to accurately describe the man's appearance, and even those who met him in person could not recognize him."

"Only afterward did I realize with a start that when I tried to recall the details of that person, I could not remember anything except what that gentleman had said."

“Sometimes people have claimed to have seen that gentleman wandering around the streets, and even looking for rare and unusual items. No matter how high the price someone asks for, that gentleman will buy it in one go. His generosity is beyond what outsiders can describe.”

"Therefore, some people suspect and speculate that the gentleman in the Liyue room is actually the incarnation of the Geo Archon in the mortal world, who just gives a few pointers to ordinary people during his leisure time."

After listening to the storyteller's tale, the other tea drinkers who were enjoying the entertainment couldn't help but burst into laughter and chime in with their own jeers.

"Hey buddy, you're dragging Prince Yan into everything again."

"Exactly, exactly. Although that gentleman exaggerated a bit, I don't believe he was an incarnation of the Emperor."

“Prince Yan is so busy with state affairs, how could he possibly have nothing better to do than wander around like a vagrant all day long?”

However, the storyteller, who was called "Old Iron" by Bai, acted as if he were telling a story with great seriousness, boasting as he spoke.

"That's hard to say. Although Prince Yan is very busy, he might disguise himself as an ordinary person and go on an incognito visit in his spare time. It's all uncertain, and no one can be sure of such a thing."

"After all, apart from Prince Yan, anyone else who possesses such outstanding insight can attract so many people with just a few words of advice, and also be so generous with their money."

"Furthermore, according to rumors circulating, anyone who tried to find that gentleman ultimately failed. It seems there's no other possibility besides Prince Yan. Don't you think this possibility is quite reasonable?"

The storyteller standing on the platform recounted these anecdotes and rumors, eliciting bursts of joyful laughter from the crowd.

Those present were not unaware of the rumor, but few took it seriously; for most, it was merely a topic of casual conversation.

For a moment, the teahouse was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

"That makes perfect sense, absolutely perfect."

"I think you're right."