Ningguang's order to Cui Si was to lead Arthur and then be responsible for helping. Originally, Cui Si thought that they were just some penniless people who didn't want to do the hard work and joined the treasure-hunting group, and he alone would be enough, but he didn't expect that so many people would gather at once. If it weren't for Ningguang's order, he would have died here.

Another point is that Ningguang also asked her to observe Arthur's actions, but just asked him to do his best. Although his career has always been more like a clerk, it is because Ningguang does not need too much combat power under her, or it means that there cannot be too much combat power on the surface.

Looking at the dense crowds of people below, Ningguang's requirements only need to be met. Since there is no need to look for information, there is only one way to solve the problem.

"Then just deal with it slowly. When you see someone appear in front of me, just knock them down with your weapon."

After saying that, he swung a sword at the treasure-stealing group below.

The members of the treasure-hunting group, who were still in the camp, fantasizing that after this incident, they would make a fortune, and could even use the money to change their appearance and return to normal life, were controlled by an unknown force and knelt down collectively, but no one noticed that one person disappeared out of thin air.

The moment Arthur on the mountain swung his sword, a member of the treasure hunting group appeared directly in front of Arthur. Hearing Arthur's words, Cui Si didn't understand what Arthur was talking about at first, but when he saw the member of the treasure hunting group in front of Arthur, and the fact that Arthur had moved several escaped members of the treasure hunting group directly over when he was on a mission, he understood more or less.

Arthur wants to defeat them one by one and then take responsibility for solving them one by one.

Cui Si did not recite his own "Swinging Words". After all, besides the two of them, there was only a confused treasure-hunting group around. No one would listen even if he recited it, so he just swung the stick and killed the man.

Chapter 2: First meeting Zhongli and Yunjin (5/)

Just like that, the treasure-hunting group was forcibly pulled over one by one by Arthur with 100% certainty of catching blades with bare hands. The treasure-hunting group that were sent down initially thought it was a coincidence and stood up directly after being out of his control, but they knelt down again.

Some people didn't believe it and stood up again and again, and knelt down again and again. Their knees were bleeding. These people stopped struggling and just knelt on the ground and didn't get up.

But slowly, they found that the number of people around them was decreasing. They didn't notice it at the beginning, but when the number of people decreased by one third, they saw the empty space around them and panic occurred in the treasure-hunting group, but it was of no avail.

Because they couldn't leave and didn't know what was happening, they could only watch in fear as the people around them disappeared one by one. It wasn't until it was their turn that they felt the changes in the surrounding scenery and a burst of sharp pain, and only then did this terrifying time come to an end.

Of course, there are many ways to solve the problem, but using 100% of the ability to catch a blade with bare hands can prevent all crises. Who knows if there will be any backup plans with so many people gathered together? What if the backup plan is the Abyss or the Fatui, who knows what strange things they might pull out? It would be funny if a demon god popped out before the ceremony of inviting the immortals even started.

Part of the reason was also because Cui Si was by his side. Although the God of Wind did not have any substantial power, if he did not consider transforming into a Herrscher, his only strength could only rely on catching blades with his bare hands and using Honkai energy to control the wind to fight.

Don't let the news of using wind get to Ningguang's ears. Although you can also argue that you are not the God of Wind, but just an ordinary person who can use wind, except for Ying, the only people in Teyvat who can use elemental power without relying on the Eye of God are the demon gods or the immortals of Liyue. Even if they are not regarded as the God of Wind, they will be regarded as other demon gods.

Even if I can fly or have this strange skill, it can still be regarded as not being understood or the fairy magic spread in ancient times has been changed into something different, but the seven basic elements are different.

It would be better to just rely on this ability without using elements.

Just like that, with the cooperation of the two, the treasure-hunting groups below were defeated one after another. Some of the treasure-hunting members with poor psychological quality at the back even started crying, and their whole spirits were in a bad state.

"Damn it, I don't want to die."

"I must be dreaming, yes, this must be a dream."

"This is a curse, it must be a curse!"

"%#!&&%"

There were even some who were already incoherent, with a foul smell wafting from their bodies. For these people, Cui Si did not send them to the previous treasure-stealing groups, but directly sent them to the bottom of the cliff to avoid affecting the air.

After dealing with everyone, I looked down and saw that there was no other person except the simple camp. It was as if everything before was an illusion and those camps appeared out of thin air.

"Let's go, the mission is over."

Arthur felt around and made sure nothing was left out, then told Cui Si to prepare to return.

Just like that, after climbing over mountains and crossing rivers for two hours and playing "horizontal single burrow version of Digger" for an hour, Cui Si returned with Arthur. After returning, it was just getting dark. Cui Si left a message saying "You can ask me for help if you need it." Then he left an address and went to report the mission.

As for Arthur, he looked at the time and it was not time to rest yet. However, it was still a little late for dinner and too early for supper, so he planned to go to the teahouse to listen to a play, have some snacks and drink some tea, and see if he could meet Zhongli.

After asking people on the street, I arrived at the third floor of the teahouse, but all the seats were full, and some people were even standing there listening to the opera.

After asking the waiter in the teahouse, he said that Mr. Yun would be performing today, so with so many talented people, there should be empty seats in the private rooms on the fourth floor, but there would be no seats around the open-air table on the third floor.

So Arthur went to the fourth floor and booked a private room, then ordered a pastry and a pot of tea, intending to listen to Mr. Yun's play.

"Thinking back to the original mission, the only complete performance was the official one released by the Goddess of the Clouds. I just happened to come and listen to it today."

Then we sat in the private room, ate snacks and drank tea, waiting for the performance to begin.

"The dim sum tastes good, and the tea is also very fragrant, but the price is indeed quite high. I don't know if it's because of Mr. Yun's performance today, or if it's always been this expensive."

Just a snack, a pot of tea, and renting a private room cost 50,000 Mora. Fortunately, I am not the poor person I was before, otherwise I would have to stand on the third floor and watch the show.

But at this time, a familiar figure slowly walked up the stairs and came to the third floor. When Arthur saw him, he also saw Arthur, and then went straight to the fourth floor. Arthur also went to the door, opened the door, and waited for this person to arrive.

This person is exactly the purpose of Arthur's arrival, Liyue's God of Rock, or Morax, who is also known as the God of War, now using the alias Zhongli.

Zhongli didn't say much to Arthur. After arriving at the door, he went straight into the room and sat opposite Arthur. Arthur poured a cup of tea for Zhongli. Zhongli picked up the cup and took a sip. In the end, Zhongli spoke first.

"I didn't expect that the Wind God has also been replaced. I have heard about your matter from Barbatos, or should I say Wendy. Of the seven gods, I am the only one still in power. Except for me and Wendy, the others have not been eroded by wear and tear. Even the two of us have been worn out. But Wendy was very free and easy, and directly changed the power during his reign."

"I think Wendy has told you about me. When I am traveling in the mortal world, you can just call me Zhongli."

"Then I will just call you Zhongli."

"can."

After saying that, Zhongli took another sip of tea slowly and said no more. Although both of them had something to say, this was not a suitable place to talk, and Mr. Yun was also here.

Facts have proved that Arthur still underestimated Yunjin's status in Liyue. As the current head of "Yunhan Society", a famous Liyue opera actor who combines drama writing and singing skills, Yunjin's performance style is unique, elegant and soft, just like her. Her singing is sweet, her appearance is pretty, and she is famous for her smart and emotional performance. Whether it is a delicate and dignified daughter of the boudoir, or a righteous heroine, she can grasp it just right. It can be said that she can sing history and praise virtues with literature, and quell rebellions with martial arts.

As soon as Yun Jin appeared on the stage, she ignited the atmosphere of the whole venue. The last time such an atmosphere was seen was during the Mondstadt Celebration when Barbara performed on stage.

Due to limited time, Yun Jin only sang one song "Walking in the Snow" before ending today's performance. Even though Yun Jin had finished the performance and left, everyone was still immersed in Yun Jin's opera and reminiscing about it.

Chapter 3: Staying at Keqing's House (5/)

"If you have any questions, you can come to the Hall of Rebirth to find me."

After saying that, Zhongli pushed open the door of the private room and left the teahouse. The people on the third floor also slowly left, and only a few people were still drinking tea.

After finishing the snacks on the plate and taking a sip of tea, Arthur pushed open the door of the private room, feeling the slightly chilly evening breeze, and left. Although it was already night, Liyue had not returned to darkness. Although most people had turned off the lights and rested, there were still some shops open, such as restaurants, hotels, and the Hall of Rebirth.

But no matter how brave he was, he wouldn't go to the Hall of Rebirth to chat with Zhongli so late at night. Besides, he was not in a hurry. As for the restaurant, Arthur, who had just finished snacks, was not hungry enough to have a midnight snack, but he did need to find a place to stay for the night.

"Um, it's Arthur, still out so late?"

When I looked back, I found that it was Keqing.

"Yes, I just went to the teahouse to listen to Mr. Yun's play. But Keqing hasn't rested yet so late?"

In modern times, some office workers in this world may have just finished overtime and are on their way home, but for the continent of Teyvat, it is already time for most people in this world to rest. Liyue is still okay, as there is still enough atmosphere of fireworks after dark.

Thinking back to Mondstadt, after dark, except for Jean who was still working overtime, most people either went home to rest or went to the pub to drink.

"Just about to go back and rest. I just dealt with the hillbillies outside the city."

After Keqing finished speaking, she walked to Arthur's side. It seemed that Arthur was walking in the direction Keqing was heading home. It was unclear whether Keqing got home first or Arthur found a place to rest first.

"By the way, you just arrived in Liyue, do you have a place to stay?"

On the way, Keqing saw Arthur beside her walking in the same direction as herself. Maybe Arthur didn't know, but she knew that the place she was heading to was more like the place where the children of the Liyue family lived. Even if Arthur had booked a room, it couldn't be here. As for whether it was provided by Ningguang, it couldn't be here either. After all, even Ningguang couldn't prepare everything in one afternoon.

But Arthur didn't know where he was going. But after hearing Keqing's words, he replied casually, "No, I just planned to find a place to stay for the night."

"But there are no inns or hotels in this direction. The inns and hotels are on the other side."

After saying that, she pointed the direction to Arthur. After coming down from the teahouse, she crossed the bridge and met Keqing. She then continued in the original direction. However, she didn't expect that this direction was wrong. Fortunately, Keqing asked, otherwise she would be getting further and further away from the goal.

Then, Arthur wanted to turn around and go in the direction Keqing pointed.

"Then I'll take my leave first."

"It's almost the time for the Immortal Invitation Ceremony, and it's night time now. If you go at this time, there may not be any rooms available."

Seeing Arthur about to leave, Keqing reached out and grabbed Arthur's sleeve, pulling him back.

After all, Keqing herself was in charge of counting the personnel turnover for a period of time. Due to Keqing's personality, the final statistics were all confirmed by Keqing herself. Although she has been outside with the Thousand Rocks Army recently in order to clean up the surrounding hillbillies and beasts, Keqing still knows all the intelligence in the city.

"That would be terrible."

After saying that, he recalled what he had talked about with Ningguang after Arthur left, and then made a decision.

"Why don't you stay at my house for one night? I have a room available."

Arthur originally thought that he would be wandering outside all night, and even considered whether he should use the teleportation anchor to return to his home in Mondstadt first. Unexpectedly, he heard Keqing's invitation.

"please!"

After saying that, Arthur grabbed Keqing's hands. Keqing was frightened by Arthur's sudden attack and quickly stepped back to pull back her hands, but she felt like she was too stressed. It was just her hands being grabbed, so why should she panic?

In this way, Arthur accepted Keqing's help this time, followed Keqing along this road, and finally came to the gate of Keqing's house.

Keqing is worthy of being one of the Seven Stars of Liyue, and she is also the daughter of the Ke family. Although the gate is not magnificent, it is also very impressive. After opening the gate and entering, the whole yard is very clean, or in other words, it is very spacious. This yard is more like a small courtyard. After entering the gate, there is a square hall with only a stone table and a few round chairs in the middle. There is nothing else except a human-shaped table next to the wall.

I have nothing else but the wooden stake.

"I am the only one living at home for now. After becoming one of the Seven Stars of Liyue, I have been living here alone. On weekdays, the servants usually come to clean up. On the left is the utility room and kitchen, in front is my bedroom, and on the right is the guest room. You can choose any one of them. Bedding, oil lamps, tables and chairs are all available. If you need anything, you can come to me."

Arthur chose a room in the middle and walked in. It was indeed as Keqing said, the basic necessities of life were all there, but that was all. The setting of the room did not look like the home layout of a young lady or one of the Seven Stars of Liyue.

Although each piece of furniture is obviously of great value, there are no other artworks or luxury goods. The overall layout is very practical. It can be seen that Keqing's character is more practical. Although she will not treat herself badly, she only ensures a certain level of luxury within the scope of her life needs.

The bed in the guest room is very soft and indeed better than most people's beds. It makes sleeping more comfortable and relaxing.

Just like that, the exhaustion from all the journey finally came to her at this moment. The next day, Keqing did not wake Arthur up, but left at dawn, leaving only a note outside Arthur's room to inform him that she had left.

Arthur slept until noon and was finally woken up by the maid sent by the Ke family to clean the house.

When she just opened the door, the maid, who was only seventeen or eighteen years old, was startled. She was adopted by the Keqing family since she was a child and had been responsible for taking care of Keqing's daily life. Because Keqing was very independent since she was a child, she was only responsible for cleaning every day.

Today, she cleaned up Keqing's boudoir first, then swept the yard, and then went to clean up the guest room that had been unoccupied. However, she didn't expect that there was someone else living in this room today, except for Keqing's parents who would sometimes secretly come to visit their daughter.

And most importantly, this person is a man.

The moment she opened the door and saw Arthur, she closed the door and quickly left the yard.

Arthur was awakened by the sound of the door opening. Because he had just woken up, he did not see who came into the room. However, judging from the figure, it should be someone else rather than Keqing. After thinking about it, it should be the servant that Keqing mentioned yesterday.

But unexpectedly, the servant closed the door and ran away when he saw Arthur. According to the sound brought by the wind, after hearing her leave, he was still muttering: "The young lady actually found a man, we must report it to the master of the house as soon as possible!"

This made Arthur's mouth twitch, but he didn't know how to explain anything. The more he explained, the more obvious it seemed. It would be better to wait for Keqing to know the news and let Keqing come forward to explain.

Chapter 4: Eating the Slime Shrimp Balls Made by Xiangling (5/)

When I got to the road, I didn't notice it when I came here last night. No wonder Keqing said there were no inns or taverns in this area. The buildings here are all attics or courtyards. Those who live here are either rich or noble. Come to think of it, even if Keqing doesn't pay attention to her living environment, but with Keqing's identity, as long as she is there, there will be people following her.

Regardless of her identity as one of the Seven Stars of Liyue or the daughter of the Keqing family, countless people are willing to spend money to live by Keqing's side, intending to get the upper hand over her. Although in recent years, many suitors have been discouraged because of Keqing's extraordinary work enthusiasm, there are still people who want to show off in front of Keqing in order to achieve fame.

If everyone was simply unable to accept Keqing's high-pressure work status, I'm afraid that socializing alone every day would be enough to waste half of her time.

As for this property, of course it was prepared for Keqing by the Ke family when she moved out after becoming one of the Seven Stars of Liyue. Her father was unable to persuade Keqing to stay, so he gave this place to Keqing to live in.

Arthur followed the road back to the bridge where he met Keqing. Coincidentally, this place was near the Hall of Rebirth where Zhongli was currently working as a guest official. If he had not met Keqing yesterday, he would have discovered the nearby Hall of Rebirth when he looked around, and would have found that there was no place to stay. He would not mind going to Zhongli for the first time just to stay at the Hall of Rebirth for one night.

Speaking of which, Ningguang said that she would send someone to find her today, but she didn't know when they would come. She stayed at Keqing's house for one night yesterday, and this morning she was mistaken for the man Keqing abducted back home.

Emmm, it seems to be correct in a sense.

Unconsciously, Arthur wandered around and finally arrived at the Hall of All People. At this time, most people had finished their meals, and there were not many people in the Hall of All People, with only a few guests eating.

Just as Arthur sat down, a figure rushed out from the kitchen with some strange condensate hanging on his body.

"What would you like to eat, my guest?"

"Any recommendations?"

After all, it was my second time here, and I didn't know what to order. Since Xiangling was here, I would ask her to recommend some of her specialties. Looking at Xiangling in front of me, I didn't know for a moment whether I should tell her that the gel on her body was very conspicuous. If I guessed correctly, it should be slime gel.

"I strongly recommend my newly developed slime shrimp balls. The crispy shrimp balls are coated with a thin layer of slime gel, then wrapped with bread crumbs, fried in a frying pan until golden brown, and then taken out. They have the crispness of fried shrimps and the refreshing and cool slime gel, which brings a brand new taste. Do you want to try it? It's a new product. If a customer orders it, I will give it to the customer for free as the first taster!"

Xiangling introduced her new dishes with great interest. The other guests around her wiped away the non-existent sweat when they saw Xiangling's excitement.

Xiangling’s cooking is not inferior to other chefs, but whenever she has free time, she will make some weird dishes, such as cold-mixed Qingxin Slime and frosted slime. Ever since Xiangling added slime to the ingredients, slime has become a must-have product for Xiangling to develop new dishes.

Although they had never eaten it, they had seen others eat it. After eating the slime shrimp dumplings, the head of the Wangsheng Hall, Mr. Hu, lay directly on the ground. During those days, they didn't even see Mr. Hu promoting funerals to others.

For a period of time afterwards, Master Hu avoided his beloved shrimp dumplings. After a period of relief, although he continued to eat shrimp dumplings, he would cut each shrimp dumpling into pieces before enjoying it to prevent any strange things from being mixed in.

Since then, no one has tried Xiangling's new dishes, even if they were given for free or as extra dishes. Today, a stranger came, and Xiangling saw a new target for sales, so no wonder she was so excited.

"Okay, have one then."

After hearing Arthur's response, Xiangling happily returned to the kitchen and started making slime shrimp balls. When the guests around heard that Arthur actually chose Xiangling's new dish, they all gasped and hissed at the same time.

They all stopped eating and drinking and looked at Arthur as if they were looking at a hero.

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