Venti said he was going to call someone, but he didn't make any move.
Lin Qiu didn't rush him either, and the two just sat there quietly.
Yun Jin, seeing this, neither rushed nor asked, and even brewed a cup of tea for them and handed it over.
"Alas, Liyue is good in every way, except that the people here like to drink tea, not wine, what a pity, what a pity," Venti sighed casually.
Ever since he came to Liyue, he really hasn't had much wine. Liyue people prefer to serve tea even when hosting guests.
The problem is, if no one treats him, Venti can't afford wine either.
If this were in Mondstadt, if you served tea instead of wine to guests, people would say you were not hospitable enough.
Others occasionally drink wine during rest, while Mondstadters occasionally rest during drinking.
Others have a small amount of alcohol in their blood, while Mondstadters have a small amount of blood in their alcohol.
"It's my lack of hospitality," Yun Jin apologized.
Yun Jin was truly blaming herself for not having investigated the guest's preferences beforehand.
Lin Qiu only felt that his finger-flicking skill was somewhat hungry and impatient.
This was only because he wasn't familiar enough with Venti; if it were Hu Tao, he would have already flicked her.
"Eh? That's not what I meant," Venti quickly waved his hand, he had no intention of blaming her.
Fortunately, Shenhe pushed the door open and interrupted everyone.
When Shenhe was tidying up the table, a guest bothered her. Just as she was wondering whether to knock his head twice, a gust of wind blew over.
After blowing that person down, it seemed to guide her where to go.
Shenhe followed out of curiosity and then came here.
"I've called them, let's get to the point," Venti immediately changed the subject.
"Junior brother?" Shenhe looked at Lin Qiu calmly, but Lin Qiu seemed to understand her confusion.
Lin Qiu told Shenhe the story and the tale of 'Goddess Splitting the Clouds'.
After listening, Shenhe nodded, "I understand."
Everyone was silent, waiting for Shenhe to continue speaking.
But Shenhe also fell silent, seemingly with no intention of continuing.
"Then, Miss Shenhe, what do you think of this story?" Yun Jin finally asked.
"I like this story very much," Shenhe said.
"It's just that the little girl isn't as brave as she is in the story."
"She probably doesn't deserve the praise in the story."
Yun Jin smiled gently, "Regardless, 'Goddess' has encouraged many people, and she deserves such praise."
Shenhe was silent; such a story was far better than her real experience.
"Poet, your help will be needed for future creations," Yun Jin, seeing Shenhe was not averse, began to think about expanding the story of Goddess Splitting the Clouds.
However, Yun Jin currently had no ideas and might have to wait for some time.
"Alright," Venti readily accepted. Stories, fine wine, and wind were his favorite things.
Shenhe, Venti, and Yun Jin began chatting, while Lin Qiu became a listener.
With Shenhe herself present, there was no need for him to say anything, and as for music... Lin Qiu truly felt somewhat out of his depth.
The only thing he could do was to spoil the old man's plan and give Yun Jin some inspiration.
At the same time, Ningguang and Yelan were chatting on the Qixing's side.
"Has the Exuvia of the Emperor been sent to the Golden House?" Ningguang asked.
"It has been safely delivered, and no information has been leaked to anyone," Yelan replied.
Ningguang nodded. For such confidential transportation, a leak would seem a bit fake. The credibility of revealing this information would be higher if it came from Lin Qiu himself.
"After this, you will be responsible for following Lin Qiu. You must protect him well," Ningguang instructed.
Regardless of whether Lin Qiu was the Emperor, Lin Qiu's identity and abilities were worth protecting.
As for Tartaglia, after parting ways with Lin Qiu, he returned to the Northland Bank.
Rosalyne was very displeased with Tartaglia. "You went to see Lin Qiu, why didn't you take me with you?"
"Toy salesman, have you forgotten our bet?"
"I haven't lost yet," Tartaglia said disdainfully.
He had no idea that from the very beginning of this bet, he had already lost.
Rosalyne pondered to herself, although she was sure to win this bet, by the time Tartaglia honored the bet, wouldn't she already have to leave Liyue?
This wouldn't do, it seems she had to think of other ways.
Everyone had their own plans, until a few days later, everything was ready.
On this day, Lin Qiu personally invited Tartaglia, saying he wanted to take him to the place where the Exuvia was located.
Tartaglia did not suspect a trick and readily followed Lin Qiu to the Golden House.
"Wow, this is the Golden House! So much Mora! Can I take some?" Paimon's eyes sparkled.
Lumine and Paimon were also brought by Lin Qiu. Lumine, now possessing the power of three elements, could be considered a very good bodyguard.
If he really couldn't defeat Tartaglia, he could still have Lumine back him up, showing caution.
"Taking money from here is illegal. If Paimon likes it, I'll ask Childe to give you some," Lin Qiu said with a smile.
"Really?" Paimon asked expectantly.
Tartaglia ignored them, dashed to the Exuvia, and reached out to grab.
He grabbed nothing.
"Partner, how could you trick me!" Tartaglia looked at Lin Qiu in dissatisfaction.
You said the Gnosis was here? There's nothing at all!
"I didn't trick you. I said I'd take you to where the Exuvia is, but to get the Gnosis, you still need to defeat me," Lin Qiu spread his hands.
"The language games of Liyue people... tsk," Tartaglia clicked his tongue.
However, that moment also made Tartaglia realize that the Rock God was not dead, and he looked at Lin Qiu suspiciously.
"So that's it... Hmph, Liyue's Rock God Emperor truly has good methods."
He took Lin Qiu for the Rock God. After all, having to defeat Lin Qiu to get the Gnosis was too misleading.
Tartaglia looked at Lin Qiu cautiously and seriously, lightning flashing around him, ready to activate Devil King Armed at any moment.
Now he knew how he got injured in the Golden House in his story; it turned out to be from fighting the Rock God.
He didn't think he was a match for the Rock God, but that didn't mean he didn't even dare to fight.
"Idiot, he's not the Rock God," Rosalyne walked out. It turned out she had been secretly following Tartaglia all along.
"Signora? You're tracking me!" Tartaglia was displeased. "You said you wouldn't interfere with my affairs!"
"I have no intention of interfering. I just want to meet this 'Prophet'."
Rosalyne stared at Lin Qiu. This was the guy who made her take so much blame.
Things that were originally unknown became public knowledge because of him.
"Qiu Cheng, I finally get to meet you," Rosalyne said, as a cold wind began to sweep across the entire area.
As the biting cold wind blew towards Lin Qiu, a strong gust of wind blew up, blocking the cold wind in front of Lin Qiu.
Lumine held the dawn sword in her right hand and shielded Lin Qiu behind her with her left hand.
"Hmph, the famous Prophet still needs the protection of a Traveler?" Rosalyne scoffed.
Lin Qiu didn't care about Rosalyne's taunt. "I just want the Traveler to protect me, what are you gonna do about it?"
If you're so good, why don't you knock Lumine down right now and then come fight me?
In the shadows, Yelan had already drawn her bow and nocked an arrow. If Rosalyne really attacked Lin