Seeker of Teyvat

Putting away the Secret Book of the West Wind, Wang Dao started chatting with Zhongli.

"You went to Mondstadt. What did you think of Mondstadt?"

Zhong Li asked. Recently, he had been thinking about whether it was time for him to take a rest, and the God of Wind in Mondstadt next door happened to be idle. Asking Mondstadt about the situation would help him think about Liyue's future path.

Wang Daoyi didn't think too much. When Zhongli asked him, he answered, "This is his thigh, you have to hold it."

"It's not bad. It's a country where politics and religion are integrated. However, the Church of the Wind God basically doesn't care about things. It's the Knights of the West Wind who handle all matters."

Zhongli nodded. Barbatos did not accompany his country, and his country was still running normally. So, what about me, should I rest too?

"A few days ago, I was walking in Liyue Port and heard a businessman say to his clerk, 'You have completed your duty, now go and rest.' My favored one, do you think I have completed my duty?" Responsibility!"

Zhongli seemed to ask a question casually.

Wang Daoyi's heart was violently shaken, and the original relaxed mood disappeared from his heart. He did not give an answer for a long time, and Zhongli did not urge him. He just looked at his youngest favored person.

What, you want me to persuade the emperor to retire?

After deliberation for a long time, Wang Daoyi gave an answer.

"Emperor, the contract between the clerk and the businessman is short-lived. The clerk has completed his duties today and can go to rest, but he will still have new work tomorrow, and a new contract will be generated."

"And your contract with Liyue is long-lasting. You have led Liyue through thousands of years, and the people of Liyue are accustomed to your leadership. Not long ago, I heard people discussing Mondstadt in the market. , everyone feels that it is unimaginable for Mondstadt to be without God’s leadership.”

"Emperor, I can't tell whether the people of Liyue are ready. Maybe you can give it a try and see if Liyue can move forward alone now!"

Zhongli did not reply. His brows were furrowed on his originally indifferent face. He and Liyue have been together for more than 3700 years. Even before Liyue was founded, he was already blessing the people of this land. Now that he wants to retire, not only is he The people of Liyue were a test, and it was also a difficult choice for him.

Time was silent for a long time,

"What do you think of the Liyue Seven Stars ruling Liyue?"

Zhongli didn't ask suddenly.

Wang Daoyi had already thought about his reply. He knew that Zhongli had already made a decision.

"The Seven Stars of Liyue assist you in ruling Liyue. This pattern has existed for a long time. Although not every generation of the Seven Stars are wise, they have never betrayed you. They have always fulfilled their duties."

"After thousands of years of development, Liyue's social structure has become stable. Under the Liyue Seven Stars, there is the General Affairs Department, and under the General Affairs Department, there are various departments. These ordinary people are the key to Liyue's operation."

"Emperor, there is nothing wrong with Liyue on the surface. It only needs a test. Only a real test can verify whether Liyue has the ability to move forward alone!"

Zhongli had already made a decision. Since Liyue needed a test, he would agree to the Ice God's request and have a real test to see if Liyue still had the strength to move forward after leaving him.

In Zhongli's view, if Liyue is ready, then he can retire. If Liyue is not ready, and he has lost the heart of God, he is still the God of War during the Demon God War and can still protect Liyue.

After thinking about it, he looked at the sky. The two of them chatted for a long time inadvertently. It was already noon.

Putting down the teacup, Zhongli stood up.

"Let's go and eat. After dinner, go to Sanwanbuigang to listen to a book. I heard that Tian Tiezui changed his story today, so I have to go and listen to it. You pay, and it will be treated as today's consultation fee!"

He, Zhongli, is a guest at the Hall of Rebirth, and the consultation fee is very high.

Wang Daoyi naturally has no objection. Not to mention consulting fees, even if you prostitute me for nothing, I have no objection.

When the two of them left the courtyard, they saw Hu Tao squatting carelessly at the door of the Hall of Purity, teasing the little white cat in front of the door.

Seeing Wang Daoyi and Zhong Li coming out, Hu Tao abandoned the little white cat that had begun to dislike her, and jumped up to them.

"Hey, Zhongli, Dao Yi, do you want to go out?"

"Yes, I've been asking Guest Zhongli for advice all morning, and I'm going to treat Guest Zhongli to lunch!"

After lunch, he had to listen to a book. Of course, he couldn't talk to Hu Tao about the book listening, otherwise Hu Tao would be angry and Zhongli wouldn't do business.

"Eating, okay, okay, can I come with you?"

When Hutao heard that it was dinner, she immediately expressed that she wanted to go with him, her plum blossom eyes twinkling pitifully.

"Huh? Isn't there lunch in the Purity Hall today?"

Wang Daoyi still remembered that there was lunch in the Goshen Hall, and he had eaten there before.

"There is work today, and they ordered a full set meal, including a banquet, so the master also went, and I didn't have lunch!"

You would never imagine how many types of set menus there are at the Rebirth Hall.

There was no way to let Hutao starve at home, so they took Hutao and the three of them set off to Wanmintang.

When we arrived at Wanmin Hall, it was already full of guests.

The diners knew about Xiangling's return yesterday, so there were a lot of people at noon today, all coming for the little cook from Wanmintang.

Master Mao once again changed from a chef to a helper.

When he walked into Wanmin Hall, his sharp eyes saw a table of guests who had just finished eating. Wang Dao picked up a rag and went up to clean it up.

Then he invited Hu Tao and Zhongli to sit down.

"Hey, Hall Master Hu and guest guest Zhongli are here. Wang Daoyi, you can greet your good friends yourself!"

Master Mao also saw the three of them, just said hello casually, and then went to entertain other guests.

"Master Hu, guest guest Zhongli, what do you want to eat today?"

Wang Daoyi transformed into a shop waiter.

"It's your treat today, just take care of it!"

"I want to eat boiled fish!"

They both spoke at the same time.

"Okay, one portion of boiled fish, and then some other dishes. You guys sit down for a while, and I'll place the order."

After bringing a pot of hot tea to the two of them, Wang Dao walked to the kitchen.

In the kitchen, Xiang Ling was busy, but she had already seen Wang Daoyi and two people coming to eat.

"Brother Dao Yi, I'll cook it for you first!"

Xiangling is really different now that she has established a relationship. In the past, even if Wangdao came, he would have to wait in line, but now he can do it first.

He picked up a handkerchief and wiped the sweat off Xiangling's forehead, then picked up the unused iron pot on one side.

"You help me make a boiled fish first, the kind Hutao likes to eat. I'll do the other dishes. Don't delay the business."

Although he was happy that Xiang Ling could give him the privilege, he was too embarrassed to jump in line all the time. He just asked Xiang Ling to help make one main dish, and Wang Daoyi was ready to cook the remaining dishes himself.

Although Wang Daoyi's craftsmanship is not as good as Xiangling's, it is still good. Master Mao had wanted Wang Daoyi to learn to be a chef from him.

Soon, one dish after another was completed.

Put all the vegetables on the serving plate.

"You keep busy, I'll go entertain Hu Tao and Zhongli Guests first!"

"Okay, go ahead!" Xiang Ling nodded and continued busy.

After placing the dishes on the table one by one, Wang Dao said: "Today is too busy, there are too many people. This boiled fish is made by Xiangling, and the rest are made by me. Don't dislike it!"

Hu Tao had already started, picking up a chopstick and putting the dish into his mouth, looking like he was enjoying it.

"Hmm~ Daoyi's craftsmanship is pretty good, comparable to mine!"

Ahem, this shouldn't be a compliment, right? No one in the entire Purana Hall knows your craftsmanship, Hall Master Hu.

Zhong Li also picked up a chopstick, and after tasting it, he commented: "Although it's not as good as Miss Xiangling's skills, it's still pretty good."

Then he glanced at Hu Tao casually, "Although I can't compare to Hall Master Hu in terms of ideas, the important thing is that they are very standard!"

Low emotional intelligence: Hutao can’t cook

High emotional intelligence: Hutao has great ideas for cooking

Hearing Zhongli's evaluation, Wang Daoyi and Hu Tao were very satisfied.

Chapter 2: Retirement, Eating, and Listening to Books

The three of them were eating and chatting.

Mostly Hutao was talking about his package at the Rebirth Hall, with Wang Daoyi and Zhongli listening.

Regarding the development of the package business of the Rebirth Hall, Hall Master Hu is a very thoughtful person and is not rejected by everyone like in the game.

From simple funeral rituals to wedding arrangements, Feng Shui and acupuncture points, Hall Master Hu always has strange and seemingly reasonable ideas.

"Zhongli, how did you go about talking to the owner of the Flower and Bird Market about your business last time?"

Walnut is not a lady, and she is not very gentle. Instead, she is a little careless, like you and your brother go out.

Zhongli's expression didn't change. He didn't know how to write the word business.

"We are already talking about it. There are many bird lovers in the flower and bird market, and they all want to customize a package for their birds!"

"However, because the hall master has not customized this kind of package, I refuse!"

Zhongli didn't lie. Most of the people who went to watch birds and flowers with him were from the lucky families in Liyue. Only such families would have great affection for flowers and birds. For a bird you like, it is very easy to customize a small afterlife package. of.

"To the bird?"

Hall Master Hu was shocked. Does this kind of business model still exist? After hurriedly eating two mouthfuls of rice, Hall Master Hu hurried back to the Hall of Purity, saying that he wanted to check the previous records of the Hall of Purity to see if there was anything similar to this for pets. After the death ceremony, a package can be developed.

Without the existence of the third party, Hall Master Hu, Wang Daoyi and Zhong Li began to talk less and less. From Hall Master Hu's various nonsense, they gradually turned into the two of them eating quietly.

Neither of them likes to chat, or in other words, neither of them likes to talk nonsense.

After drinking and eating, Wang Daoyi paid the bill to Master Mao. Although Master Mao refused to accept it, Wang Daoyi still stuffed Maura directly into the counter. He could eat for free, but he still had to pay the bill when taking others to eat. .

After coming out of Wanmin Hall, the two of them came to Sanwanbuguang. After dinner, it was a good time to listen to a book. There were already people drinking tea at the tea stall.

"Hey, Mr. Zhongli is here, and Brother Wang, but he hasn't been here for a few days!"

Tian Tiezui's eyes were very good. Wang Daoyi and Zhong Li saw them as soon as they approached the tea stall and greeted them warmly.

Ever since Wang Dao came to Liyue Port and met Zhongli, he often accompanied Zhongli here to listen to books, drink tea, and hug each other. Naturally, it was the best place to drink the best tea.

After spending a large amount of money, Tian Tiezui naturally became familiar with these two financial backers.

"Long time no see, Mr. Tian. I went to Mondstadt a few days ago and just came back yesterday. Isn't it your place now?"

Wang Daoyi responded with familiarity, and took out a book from his arms and handed it to Tian Tiezui, "This is the collection of poems by the Mondstadt bards that I brought you from Mondstadt. Take it. Can you keep your old position?"

Tian Tiezui took the gift from Wang Daoyi, and the smile on his face became more and more enthusiastic. How could anyone not like a person who will bring you gifts when he comes back from a trip.

"Keep it, keep it, please invite one of the two of you. I will be counted today, but am I still a good person?"

"The old rules, two pots of Maojian and a stack of fried beans."

Sanwanbuigang is a standard tea stall in the city, equipped with a storyteller who can provide tea and some snacks.

"Okay, you two sit down, the stuff will be here in a minute."

The old position where the two of them sat was right in front of the storytelling desk, which was one of the best places to listen to books.

Time passed, and gradually, more and more people came, and when they saw that the house was full, Tian Tiezui no longer received the guests, but came to the storytelling table and began to tell stories.

"A few days ago, we talked about the emperor's story of sweeping the world. Today I'm going to tell the story of the emperor's creation of a dragon!"

What Tian Tiezui told were all stories related to the emperor. Most of them had been revised by storytellers from generation to generation and had long deviated from the real history. However, Zhongli still listened to it with gusto. He didn't know whether he liked the story or learned from it. Remembered something.

Wang Daoyi is not interested in this story. What he likes is to explore the real history, or the knowledge left in the real history. However, if his boss likes it, he will just listen to it and regard it as entertainment.

Tian Tiezui's speaking skills were indeed good. With his interpretation of an old story, everyone seemed to have entered that magnificent era and witnessed with their own eyes the emperor's enlightenment to the Dragon King.

Zhongli drank tea with a smile on his face.

People always modify their own history for various reasons, or force explanations because they don't understand history in the first place.

Or the story may be rewritten in order to make it sound better and highlight the dignity of a certain character.

Originally Zhongli didn't care, Liyue's history was etched in his memory.

But as the thought of retirement became more and more serious, Zhongli began to feel a little worried.

Will the story of him and his friends protecting Liyue be changed beyond recognition after countless years?

"Dao Yi, do you think our history will be forgotten?"

Zhongli suddenly spoke.

Wang Daoyi did not react to the sudden question. He was stunned for a moment before answering: