The Lost People of Teyvat

Chapter 176 Who are you here for?
"It doesn't need to be cut into a phoenix pipe, nor does it need to be cut into a fishing rod..."

Chen Tianfeng whispered it once, then smiled: "But is it the bamboo in plum, orchid, chrysanthemum and bamboo?"

"Exactly."

The woman in the fancy dress nodded. Some of the onlookers smiled, probably having guessed the answer; others seemed to understand something, quietly memorizing the riddle and its answer, and imagining when to use it.

"Sir, you are very smart. I admire you." The woman smiled and said, "Sir, are you ready? The next step is the second one."

"Please ask a question."

"The water splashes green as the boat moves, the fragrance of the leaves sways in the wind as I lean against the railing. I am grateful to the washerwoman for not breaking the silk, and leaving the mandarin ducks covered in the rain."

"But lotus leaves?"

"Exactly!"

The woman was a little surprised. She looked at the handsome man in front of her seriously. She was still smiling, but her eyes were more sincere. "Sir, you are very knowledgeable. I think the third question will not be difficult for you."

"It's just a coincidence." Chen Tianfeng cupped his hands and said modestly, "Thank you very much, young lady. The topics you chose are all things I am familiar with."

"Sir, you are too polite. This is all your ability. Even if it is just a coincidence, it is due to your good fortune." The woman laughed softly, which made many onlookers' eyes light up. "Then here is the last question. Are you ready?"

"please."

The girl picked up a lantern and said softly, "It is piled up on the Yaotai, and I called the children several times but they couldn't sweep it away. Just when the sun swept it away, the moon brought it back."

Chen Tianfeng pondered over the puzzle carefully, savoring it in his mind, and finally came up with the answer.

"But Shadow?"

"It is Shadow. Your Excellency is really quick-witted."

The woman showed admiration on her face and bowed again: "Sir, would you like to move to the third floor and let our shop have some literary talent?"

“Can you bring a friend along?”

"of course can."

"Thank you."

Chen Tianfeng thanked him and followed the waiter who led the way, and went up to the third floor with Zhongli, where they sat down at a seat near the railing with a good view.

The waiter served drinks and presented the menu attentively, taking notes carefully and occasionally asking in a low voice if there were any dietary restrictions.

Soon, the drinks and dishes were served.

"It's all thanks to my friend."

Zhongli smiled, raised his glass and clinked it with Chen Tianfeng's, took a sip, and then put it down. He looked at the night market scene below that looked like a galaxy on earth, with reminiscence in his eyes.

Chen Tianfeng didn't disturb him.

Whether it is gods or humans, all beings with emotions like to reminisce about the past. And the older they get and the longer they live, the more they like to reminisce about the past.

What will Zhongli recall?

What else could it be? Probably some of the good things of the past.

Chen Tianfeng thought about it, smiled and shook his head. He drank the wine in the glass and looked at the bustling street scene.

a long time,

Zhongli came back to his senses, looked at Chen Tianfeng, and suddenly said: "What do you think of the country of Liyue?"

"It's good, at least I think it's good."

Although there are still many shortcomings and drawbacks, Chen Tianfeng is willing to believe that as long as Liyue is given time, this country will not disappoint expectations.

"I remember you once said that Liyue is somewhat similar to your hometown?"

"Yes, they are very similar, so I always feel close to Liyue."

"Is that so..." Zhongli held the wine glass and gently rubbed his fingertips on the smooth wall of the glass: "My friend, do you still want to go back?"

"Go back?" "Go back to my hometown, my friend."

"..."

Chen Tianfeng was silent for a few seconds, picked up the wine jug, poured the wine, drank it all, then shook his head and smiled: "It's a long time since I can go back."

After being away for so long, even if he found his original world, even if he could go back, would it still be his hometown?
It’s not the case anymore.

He could never go back to his original hometown or his second hometown as a god.

He has long been a poor lost man.

"If I'm not mistaken, you were once a god, right?"

Zhongli lowered his eyes and looked at the wine in the glass, the surface of the liquid was slightly rippled.

"Mr. Zhongli has a keen eye."

Chen Tianfeng admitted it frankly. He had no intention of hiding anything, nor did he need to hide anything.

"Have you ever thought about returning to the throne of God?"

"Mr. Zhongli, stop joking." Chen Tianfeng waved his hand, looked downstairs, and said softly: "My people and the world were swallowed up by death. Without them, what do I need the throne for?"

He will come back to life, or regain his strength, or even go further, but he will never be able to return to his position as a god - how can a god without his people be called a god?
"So……"

Zhongli raised his head, his golden eyes reflecting Chen Tianfeng's figure, and said solemnly: "Young friend, are you willing to take over the position of the God of Rock and become the god of the people of Liyue?"

"……what?"

Chen Tianfeng was stunned, looking Zhongli up and down, thinking for a while, and asked uncertainly: "Mr. Zhongli is drunk?"

What kind of position is he taking?

Could it be that this old... old but still strong God of Rock wants to throw the work to him so that he can go and relax?
Think about it carefully, if he really became the God of Geo, and the people of Liyue became his own people, what would he do then?
Of course, he would go to a place where even a self-destruction cannot reach Liyue, form alliances with other friendly gods, and then threaten hostile countries to pay tribute year after year!

What? A god dares to disobey? And dares to threaten Liyue?

Okay, okay, watch me swallow up all the energy resources in your kingdom that cannot be used by the mortals and are even harmful to mortals. I will win people's hearts first, and then find an opportunity to swallow you up as well.

——He is extremely proficient in this set.

"Young friend, are you unwilling?"

Zhongli put down his wine glass with a calm expression, and it was hard to tell whether he was regretful or relieved.

"Of course not." Chen Tianfeng shook his head, his expression serious: "Mr. Zhongli, some things cannot be replaced."

No matter how good Liyue is, and no matter how good its people are, it is still the kingdom of the Geogod, and they are the Geogod's people. They have nothing to do with him, and they cannot replace his people.

"..."

Zhongli and Chen Tianfeng looked at each other, as if trying to determine how much truth there was in his words. Finally, they came to a conclusion and said apologetically, "I am abrupt, please don't blame me, my friend."

Chen Tianfeng is unwilling to take over his throne and become the new God of Rock... This is naturally a great thing.

Zhongli smiled gently and changed the subject: "My friend, do you know who the other Fatui executive officer in Liyue Harbor is?"

Chen Tianfeng raised his eyebrows slightly, changed the previous topic lightly, and asked: "Who?"

"The second Fatui executive officer, Doctor Dotore."

"The second seat... That's right. He cut himself into pieces. With so many split bodies, he can always find a free slice to send to Liyue." Chen Tianfeng thought about it and felt that it made sense. Then he became a little confused: "Then why has he been making trouble in Liyue these days? Doesn't he know that there is a contract between Mr. Zhongli and the Ice Queen?"

"No, he knows."

"That……?"

"He came for my friend."

"Ok?"

(End of this chapter)