The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

"Shen He, do you want some? I saved some for you."

"For me? Hmm..."

Unlike before, this time when faced with food shared by others, Shen He chose to accept and taste it.

Out with the old, in with the new, an unforgettable Lantern Festival (Liyue New Year): Chapter 37, Boss Yun, what are you good at singing? (Happy New Year everyone!)

"Mmm, it tastes good. It's sweet, but not cloying. It's so much better than what I usually eat."

Surprisingly, Shen He's answer was very fair and he didn't try to be arrogant.

Or perhaps she now feels there's no need to put on a brave face?

Come to think of it, if the three plants—Clearheart, Glass Pouch, and Glass Lily—taste good without any processing, then restaurants throughout Liyue would probably have some in stock. There's no need for Shenhe to search for them for so long and then come all the way to Bubulu to look for them.

After a simple meal, Kiana and the others' hunger disappeared completely.

After taking this necessary rest, everyone immediately set off for the place where the Floating Stone had been delivered the day before.

Since we're already here, wouldn't it be a shame not to see how the Jade Pavilion has changed after we got the Floating Life Stone?

So, filled with this curiosity, the group began to talk to Ningguang's secretary, Hyakumon.

The secretary's account revealed the principles behind the construction of the Qunyu Pavilion and its current construction period.

Simply put, given the current speed of progress into the city, as long as there are enough materials, the Jade Pavilion will soon be able to break free of its chains and fly to its proper height.

"This process shouldn't be too long."

Ying and Kiana exchanged a glance, then spoke slowly.

"After all, we're here."

Kiana smiled, then turned her gaze to the two people walking over from the side.

She recognized one of them; he was none other than the famous captain of the Death Star, Beidou.

I vaguely remember the last time I saw this captain with one eye covered was before the Lunar Festival when she docked her ship on an island for drinks. After completing some missions, I owed her a favor and sailed to Liyue. She also provided some assistance when dealing with the Thousand Rock Army's questioning.

So you could say she and I are friends.

However, it's hard to say who the person traveling with him is.

"Those eyes are so beautiful."

Kiana stared into those beautiful eyes in silence for a moment before finally coming to this conclusion.

Unlike the eyes of others, the eyes of this girl traveling with Beidou possess a unique charm that draws attention to them, drawing one's gaze to their eyes and then leading to a full appreciation of their beauty.

Overall, she's an exceptionally cute girl. Although she wears a serene smile, she gives off an endearing, kitten-like vibe.

Of course, what's most impressive is her outfit, which is somewhat unusual for Liyue.

To put it simply, her clothes... were a bit flashy? The "flashy" here doesn't mean revealing; on the contrary, the unknown girl's clothes were completely covering her up, revealing nothing at all.

It does resemble an actor's costume, but it's unclear what kind of actor it belongs to...

Kiana was unaware of this, because it was clearly clothing with distinct Chinese characteristics, rather than the kind of costumes she preferred, the kind worn in prince and princess dramas.

So who exactly is this girl?

"The reconstruction work has progressed so quickly, all thanks to the Floating Stone you found. Lady Ningguang also said she looks forward to your next performance."

now."

Hyakumon's polite words interrupted Kiana's thoughts.

Looking in the direction from which the sound came, one could see the secretary in charge of managing the handover and reconstruction of Qunyu Pavilion slowly walking away.

Her departure gave Beidou and his companion, who had been unable to get a word in edgewise, a chance to start talking.

"Yo."

The outgoing Hokuto waved to Kiana and Luminous, showing her friendliness. She then smiled at Mei and Shinzuru, extending a friendly gesture to the strangers she didn't know.

"Long time no see, Beidou."

As the saying goes, "Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar?"

Kiana felt that since the captain was also a friend of hers, there was no problem with saying hello.

Of course, if the captain has any difficulties and needs help, providing appropriate assistance is certainly not a problem.

But I doubt that this captain would be the kind of person who would easily ask others for help.

So, after thinking it over, the most likely reason she's here is...

"You also participated in the competition to rebuild the Jade Pavilion?"

Just as expected...

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Beidou generously announced that he would also be participating in the competition.

It must be said that this captain is truly upright and honest; he didn't even try to be perfunctory.

But her frankness also shows that she won't play tricks or be hostile.

In short, after a moment's hesitation, Kiana and the others answered their purpose quite readily.

Upon learning the purpose of the visit, Beidou immediately smiled and remarked on the coincidence.

He then introduced the girl next to him, who wasn't particularly outstanding in figure but had a sweet face.

"By the way, let me introduce you. This is Yun Jin, a famous opera singer from Liyue, also known as Mr. Yun."

Hello.

After Beidou slowly revealed his identity, Yun Jin slowly raised her small hand and waved.

Her voice is exceptionally beautiful, gentle yet spirited, deep yet clear and distinct.

It's clear that, according to Li Yue, this girl was born with a beautiful voice perfect for opera.

but......

Upon hearing her words, Kiana and Mei both showed slight expressions of confusion.

"A famous opera star?"

After hearing the name, Mei stroked her chin and pondered for a moment, but ultimately still couldn't figure out what kind of profession it was.

Beidou, who was about to continue the explanation, was taken aback at first. There were actually people in Liyue who didn't know what a famous opera performer was? However, after carefully examining Mei's attire, Beidou roughly understood.

This is a traveler from a foreign land, perhaps someone completely ignorant of Liyue opera. If that's the case, it's not surprising. After all, I've traveled far and wide and met many strangers, but even I rarely have the opportunity to discuss opera with them. So it's perfectly normal for them not to know.

Unless you're someone who's heard of opera from the beginning and is willing to travel a long way to appreciate it, no one really cares about this cultural treasure from a foreign land.

Thinking of this, Beidou chuckled and replied, "Oh, let me introduce you... that's about it. Ms. Yun is quite famous in Liyue. However, her rendition of 'Goddess of the Moon' is truly beautiful; even I, a woman, am captivated by it. If we have the chance, shall we go and listen to it together?"

"The Goddess Splits the Temple?"

Kiana looked at the so-called Mr. Yun with some curiosity after hearing this.

Out with the old, in with the new, an unforgettable Lantern Festival (Liyue New Year): Taking leave, Happy Year of the Tiger, belated New Year's greetings.

I've been very busy these past few days of the Lunar New Year holiday, but I'll try my best to keep updating ヾ(?°?°?)ノ?

I'm taking a rest now...

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Out with the old, in with the new, an unforgettable Lantern Festival (Liyue New Year): Chapter Thirty-Eight: Boss Yun's Invitation

I never expected that I had heard about the opera "Goddess Splitting the Temple" from Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun not long ago, and now I have met a famous actor who is good at this opera.

What a coincidence... I must show this to everyone another day.

"However, I didn't expect her to choose to participate in the reconstruction of Qunyu Pavilion. It seems that she has some problem and wants to find a breakthrough from Ningguang?"

As she pondered this, Kiana turned her gaze to Yun Jin, her eyes filled with interest.

"So, how much does it cost to see a traditional opera? Do you buy tickets? Or reserve seats? Never mind, it doesn't matter which one. I still have enough Mora on me, I should be able to treat everyone to a show. Including you, Beidou!"

"What?"

Upon hearing Kiana's words, Beidou, who had just finished introducing Yun Jin, was completely bewildered.

Should I be happy about this?

"Well, thank you very much."

"Hehe." Just as Captain Beidou was somewhat surprised by Kiana's generosity, Yun Jin suddenly smiled and then slowly explained in a melodious voice, "If you all want to come, you are welcome anytime."

Anytime? Wow, I didn't expect this girl named Yun Jin to be paying for us to see the show out of her own pocket?

So generous on our first meeting, seems like a very easy person to get along with. At least not a stingy person or someone who doesn't understand social etiquette.

Kiana couldn't help but glance at Yun Jin again, her heart filled with curiosity.

That said, it seems that human relationships and social niceties are everywhere in Liyue, and while contracts are indeed highly valued here, nothing is impossible without them. Even after the funeral rites for the deceased, and with the Geo Archon no longer alive, the oldest contract no longer exists. Yet, the order of things did not break down. Instead, it was quickly rebuilt through the mediation of Ningguang, Keqing, Ping, and others.

These are the unique social customs and interpersonal relationships in Liyue...

However, it's worth noting that this place is quite particular about the principle of reciprocity. Is Yun Jin's generosity truly just out of kindness?

We've only known each other for a short time, haven't we? At most, we've only met once. Given that, why would she offer to treat us to a meal? Does she genuinely want to make friends with this group of people?

Kiana was very curious whether it was true or not.

Of course, don't forget to be polite when you're curious.

“Mr. Yun Jin? That’s very generous. But I can afford the ticket for the opera. By the way,” Kiana smiled at Beidou, who was introducing Yun Jin, “Captain Beidou, are you also here to participate in the Reconstruction Competition of the Jade Pavilion?”

"Haha, that's right. I'm here to participate in the competition, just like you. Mr. Yun is the same; he happened to need to borrow my boat, so we came together."

Upon hearing Beidou's words, everyone exchanged bewildered glances. They all realized that Yun Jin had also come to participate in the competition, and the reason... perhaps only she herself knew?

"I have long admired your names. It is an honor to meet you both today. As for Ms. Shen He, although it is our first meeting, I have a feeling that we will get along well in the future."

"Hehe, definitely." Kiana smiled and nodded.

"To be honest, I really needed the qualification to ask Miss Ningguang a question, which is why I participated in this competition. My father has some connections, and although the Floating Life Stone I found was a bit small, it was barely enough to pass the test."