While Lin Qiu and Ningguang were talking, Keqing was receiving Furina and others in another room.
Ningguang had already told Keqing her guess, so Keqing was not in a hurry to find the 'culprit' at this time.
However, as mentioned before, Ningguang would not draw conclusions until she had absolute certainty.
So she only mentioned the guess that the Rock God might not be dead, and did not say that Lin Qiu might be the Rock God.
"Lord Hydro Archon, welcome to Liyue as our guest." Keqing brewed tea for Furina.
"No need for formalities." Furina elegantly took the teacup, smiling gently.
"I just read the books and thought of coming to help the Rock God... I didn't expect it..." Furina showed sadness.
This Lord Hydro Archon is truly amiable, that was Keqing's first impression.
But Ningguang already guessed that the Rock God might not be dead, did Lord Hydro Archon not realize it?
Or was Ningguang wrong? Did the Rock God truly pass away!?
Or... is Lord Hydro Archon helping the Rock God keep it from us? Is this also part of the Rock God's plan? How far ahead did the Rock God plan...
"Thank you for your concern, Lord Hydro Archon." Keqing said.
Navia stared at Furina, she somewhat didn't understand this Lord Hydro Archon.
Normally, he seemed unreliable and a bit exaggerated, but during diplomacy, he appeared very reliable.
Speaking of which, when Lord Hydro Archon participated in opera performances, he seemed more natural than during his usual speeches...
In fact, Keqing and the others also wanted to invite the Anemo Archon, but by the time they arrived, the Anemo Archon was already gone.
This was Zhongli's deliberate act; he purposely snatched Venti's wine and led Venti away, giving Lin Qiu an opportunity to interact with the Qixing.
"Sister Beidou, I've always wanted to meet you."
"Sea adventures are exciting, aren't they? There must be many interesting stories, right?"
"Oh, by the way, it's so dangerous on the high seas, do you want to buy Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's services in advance?"
"I recently came up with a luxury package that includes a Prophet seeing you off."
Hu Tao appeared to Beidou's left for a moment, then to her right, speaking in a 3D loop into Beidou's ear.
"Director Hu is so interested in sea adventures? Then, if there's a chance, would you like to go out to sea together and see?"
"As for the package you mentioned, we probably won't need it. I'm their boss, I can't let them have an accident."
"If we really die, perhaps dying at sea is our destiny, hahahaha."
Beidou laughed heartily, she liked talkative people like Hu Tao.
It would be too boring if they didn't talk on the high seas.
"Cool!" Navia also liked ships very much, because the Spina di Rosula's headquarters was a ship.
In Navia's view, ships symbolized opportunity, conquest, and a voyage towards the future.
"Oh? This Demoiselle also understands quite a bit, would you like to have a drink together?" Beidou handed Navia a bottle of wine.
"Huh, wait, are you old enough?" Beidou was curious.
Beidou knew at a glance that Hu Tao's figure was definitely underage.
But it was a bit unclear for Navia; her figure was good, but her appearance was a bit childish.
She originally thought Navia, with her luxurious attire and elegant demeanor, was like Ningguang, a talkative 'parental type'.
She didn't expect her to also love long voyages and adventures.
How could she know that while Navia looked like an elegant Demoiselle, in reality, her liveliness was not much less than Hu Tao's, at most she wasn't as mischievous.
"I'm of age, Big Sister, I'll drink with you." Navia readily took the wine bottle and clinked it with Beidou's.
"Hahahaha, refreshing, refreshing." Beidou was very happy, Venti was very envious.
Drinking tea here was not as interesting as drinking wine with the Qixing, Venti gave Zhongli a resentful look.
Zhongli pretended not to see, took the teacup Granny Ping handed over, took a small sip, and praised, "What excellent tea."
"If Mr. Zhongli likes it, come to this old woman more often. I don't have much else here, but I have plenty of tea." Granny Ping was full of smiles.
"Bard, do you want to drink?" Granny Ping handed the teacup to Venti.
"Sigh, last time you drank with me, this time I'll drink tea with you." Venti spread his hands.
Cloud Retainer looked left and right, aren't you all a bit too natural?
The Yujing Terrace not far away is in chaos right now, and the Rock God's immortal body is still lying there.
Is it really okay for us to just sit here and drink tea?
Also, Aping, aren't you accepting this too quickly, changing your address to Zhongli so soon?
"Rock God... ahem, Mr. Zhongli, if you have time, come to my place for a drink too." Cloud Retainer said.
"Hmm? Has Cloud Retainer already chosen a residence in Liyue Harbor?"
"I do have some knowledge of decoration and furnishing, I can help with some references." Zhongli said.
Cloud Retainer was stunned, why does even the Rock God think I'm coming to live in Liyue Harbor?
What are your intentions, trying to 'trick' this immortal to Liyue Harbor, one by one?
Hmph, but with so many of you persuading me, I might consider moving over.
While they were chatting, a short green figure suddenly appeared before everyone.
No one was surprised; they had long anticipated Xiao's arrival.
"Lord Rock God, Lord Anemo Archon." Xiao spoke.
Venti quickly made a 'shush' gesture, there are many people nearby, thankfully I activated the wind barrier beforehand.
"Hey, hey, don't call me that randomly, I'm not the Anemo Archon, I'm just a Roving Bard from Mondstadt, Venti."
Saying that, Venti scanned Xiao up and down again, "Hmm... if the Reward is a bottle of fine wine, I can play another tune for you."
"How about the fine wine I give you serves as the Reward?" Zhongli said.
Venti pretended to think, then looked deflated, "Sigh, alright, alright, you really won't let me get any advantage."
"Thank you... Lord Venti, Lord Zhongli." Xiao said.
"Don't even use the word 'Lord', a Roving Bard of freedom cannot bear those two words." Venti said with a smile.
... Xiao fell silent.
"Alright, let me show you the performance of the best Roving Bard in all of Teyvat." Venti took out a flute.
He doesn't just play the lyre, he can use other instruments too.
Venti's melodious music began, and a gentle breeze blew around everyone.
This wind seemed to suppress Xiao's karma, and at the same time, it passed through the barrier, comforting the emotionally distraught Liyue people in front of Yujing Terrace.
"Hmm? Music?" The Liyue people heard the sound of the flute.
"Such magical music." Someone noticed that this music could actually soothe emotions.
People curiously looked around, searching for the source of the music, but the few Adepti were within the barrier, so mortals couldn't see them at all.
The music continued to play, and the noisy Yujing Terrace quieted down, all listening to the performance.
The Millelith sighed in relief, finally they didn't have to restrain the emotionally out-of-control citizens anymore.
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Character Voice · Beidou: About Navia
"You mean him, he's a truly interesting person. If I get a chance to go to Fontaine, I'd like to see his Spina di Rosula.
He calls me Big Sister, how about I call him Boss? Hahahaha."