People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 325: Paimon: Got it! I'll send Yunlai the Giant Octopus, the God of Rock!
".Since you are an immortal, may I ask if you have any clues about other gods?"

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As Paimon, who had just finished a large plate of food, asked this question,
Finally out of everyone's sight, Xiao froze before he could even breathe a sigh of relief.
Even the hand holding the tea was frozen in mid-air.

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Looking at the five gods in front of him who turned their heads, their faces looked normal but they also showed a hint of interest.

The "Great Sage who conquers demons" in the eyes of outsiders has now begun to seriously consider whether or not to use the "Wind Wheel Duality".

".I. am only familiar with matters concerning the exorcism of demons. I am not very knowledgeable and have never heard of it."

“Eh, is that so?”

"Well, because Ying just received a blessing, I also want to ask for clues about the God of Wind."

Hearing Xiao's answer, Paimeng tilted his head and showed a somewhat regretful expression.

"——The God of Wind? Hehe, I only know some general information about this. It has no reference value.
But do you want to hear the message from the God of Rock?"

"——As a bard wandering around Liyue, I know a lot about the legends of this god."

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Perhaps it was because although Xiao was unable to answer the question, the topic did not end there.

Seeing that Master Hu was eager to try, he was ready to speak out and tell the results of his communication with the Mond people during the competition.

Wendy on the side also quickly interjected with a smile.
Zhongli paused for a moment and turned the topic to Liyue's God of Rock.

"God of Rock?"

"Well, speaking of which, Ying and I wanted to see this god after the Lantern Festival.

It is also necessary to know some information in advance to avoid offending the gods."

Although I did not get any information about the God of Wind,
But after all, the matter at hand is more important. Paimon is also somewhat curious about what legends about the God of Rock this bard from Mondstadt can tell.

"——Hehe, Liyue has a long history and many demon gods.
The glorious deeds and legends of the Geo King are naturally innumerable, and I am sure you have heard some of them during your time in Liyue."

".The Emperor's magical powers are vast and extraordinary."

Upon hearing this, Xiao nodded, as if he had finally found a familiar topic.

"——But the Rock God's divine power is already well known, so there is no need to emphasize it.
What I want to tell you this time is not the story of a great victory in the war between demons and gods, but the rumors about the emperor's preferences!"

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It seems that he heard a topic of interest.

For a moment, there was no one at the table except a guest from the Wangsheng Hall who was drinking tea.

The other guests all paid attention, and even Ruota glanced sideways, wondering what kind of insight Wendy would come up with.

"——Hehe, this is information I have carefully selected. It is definitely authentic enough."

"——You also said that you would go to see the Emperor later, but the Emperor is busy with many things and receives countless tributes.

If the gift is not appropriate,
Not only would you fail to accomplish your original mission, but you would also be charged with disrespecting the gods."

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"Ah? It seems so! But the God of Rock is the God of Wealth, and he has so many believers.
There must be no shortage of Mora or tribute, so what should Ying and I bring when we ask for an audience?"

Ying and Paimon instantly realized that what the bard said made sense, and they became a little nervous.

"——That's not too difficult. In short, if you two want to leave a deep impression on the Emperor,

Then you just need to offer some slimy, slippery seafood with lots of tentacles when you meet.

I pledge my reputation as a bard,

Such a gift is definitely special enough to make the gods remember you two vividly even after many years!"

Zhongli: "."

I knew from the beginning that I shouldn't have believed that this guy could say anything serious.

"Huh? Slimy, slippery seafood, preferably with lots of tentacles?
Could this be the "giant octopus from Yunlai" that Xiangling mentioned? "

".But is this something that sounds strange really suitable to be given to the Rock King as a gift?"

Although I have heard some chefs shout out "Prince Yan loves seafood the most" during chef competitions,

Xiangling also said that the ingredient "Yunlai Giant Octopus" has a "crackling" feeling.

But looking at the bard in front of him who was strongly recommending this thing, Paimon always had a bad feeling in his heart.

"Well, actually, I know a little bit about the Emperor's preferences.
In my opinion, you two just need to show your appreciation and don’t need to bring any gifts.”

"——If you have the opportunity to meet the God of Wind in the future, you can bring this delicacy with you.

In terms of universal rationality, it should also have the effect of impressing the gods."

Zhongli, who had been silent before, slowly put down the tea in his hand and gave his suggestions.

“——Huh?! Even the knowledgeable Mr. Zhongli said that?”

".The Rock God likes it. The Wind God also likes it."

“——Hehe, Paimon finally figured it out!

It turns out that the God of Rock and the God of Wind both like the Yunlai Giant Octopus! It seems that this slimy and slippery seafood may be a common hobby of the gods!

Then, give one to the gods every time you go to see them from now on!"

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Lin Feng/Nashida/Ruota: "."

We didn't say anything, please don't take us with you.

The little episode of discussing the gods' preferences eventually passed.

In addition to Paimon who has "realized the truth" and Mona who has secretly memorized the gods' preferences,

Lin Feng looked at Nashida who was also politely refusing to accept the offer from the "Cloudy Octopus".
I think if I really received this thing in the future,
It might be a good idea to join forces with the old man to pry open the mouth of a drunkard who is eating and drinking for free and making trouble, and then force him to drink the wine.

But although there were some minor accidents along the way,

But what made Lin Feng feel relieved was that the overall atmosphere of this banquet was actually quite good.

Because of the presence of foodies like Paimeng and optimists like Master Hu, there is a relaxed feeling of a small gathering of friends and family without too many restrictions.

But perhaps because the discussion about gods of other countries has already begun,
Under the impetus of the so-called drunkard, everyone on the scene expressed some opinions to a certain extent.
It can also be regarded as a popularization of knowledge about the little yellow-haired boy and Paimon: "——The God of Rock is powerful but kind-hearted, and the two Gods of Grass are far-sighted and benevolent."

This is Rudra.

"——The God of Wind is free and knows many secrets of the world. Although his actions are unpredictable, he is also an ancient and powerful god."

This is Zhongli in the state of "in terms of universal rationality".

"——The God of Thunder is not easy to mess with. Inazuma is now sealed off from both inside and outside, and even many of the special wines cannot flow out. You'd better wait until you are more confident in your own martial arts before going there."

This is Wendy, who plans to escape quickly after the party.

"——The Goddess of Water is very interesting. Her preferences are the easiest to learn. When you go to Fontaine in the future, just bring some delicious desserts with you.

Furthermore, I recommend that you take the same steps when you go to Xumi."

This is Lin Feng, a scholar and "god's follower".

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The sky was getting dark and the party was about to end.

In between eating and chatting, apart from these superficial information,
There were also many secrets whose truth or falsehood were told by the guests present who knew a little about the gods in the form of jokes and rumors.
Although apart from a certain astrologer who kept his head down while eating and a green-haired young man who seemed to be deep in thought, not many people would care too much about their authenticity.
But for Xiao Huangmao and Paimeng, this can still be regarded as a relatively valuable science popularization.

"Burp, I'm so full!"

"——I feel like I ate a lot less rice balls this time than usual.

These dishes may not only be super delicious, but also very good for filling your stomach.”

Although the food was so abundant, only a few large plates were eaten during the entire banquet.
Feeling that his performance was far below his standard, Paimeng burped, touched his round belly, and complained with some regret.

".Yes, but maybe it's not just as simple as being able to eat enough.
In fact, after this meal, Mona and I felt more energetic.

I have confirmed it many times, this should not be an illusion."

After the banquet, outside the Bubu House,
Although I was completely full, I had an appointment to meet at the main venue of the Lantern Festival.

So Ying, Mona and Paimon also planned to chat in front of the door and wait for everyone who was still finishing up.

".Hmm. Maybe it's because the guests at this banquet are very special, so the ingredients used are also more precious?"

Paimon scratched his head and made his own guess.

". Probably. It feels like it's not just Lin Feng the scholar and the guest Zhongli. The other guests also know a lot of secrets.
Thanks to this, we learned a lot about the gods this time."

Thinking of the guests at the banquet who seemed to be able to keep up with any topic,

Ying lowered her head and thought for a moment, and felt that their understanding of various fields should be far more than just "knowing a little bit".

"Come to think of it, Mona, you seemed to be very quiet just now, is there any reason?"

"——Hehe! Finally finished!

Hurry up! If you are any later you will miss the fireworks and lantern show at the Shanghai Lantern Festival venue! "

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The white-haired ball floating in the air was about to ask Mona beside him why she seemed to have been eating with her head down just now.
But before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Kurumi's energetic greeting behind him.
I instantly forgot what I was planning to say.
Paimon waved his hand, and seeing Mona's relieved expression, he happily joined the team behind him heading to the main venue of the Lantern Festival.

On the east side of Feiyunpo is the main venue of the Sea Lantern Festival.

"——Come here, these are fireworks distributed free of charge by the General Affairs Department. Everyone take one and light them at the designated location later."

"——I have also prepared the materials for the Sky Lantern. According to my experience in previous years, if you want to make a wish to the Sky Lantern, it will only be most effective if you make it yourself!"

In the bustling Xiaoshi Market, decorated with colorful flower umbrellas and tall vermilion gates,

As lively as a butterfly on a summer night, Walnut greeted many friends behind her while running around skillfully between the many screens and ribbons.

As materials and fireworks were delivered to the "guests", the girl's reddish-brown hair swung behind her. During this once-a-year reunion, she displayed a passion and vitality that was completely different from her usual identity.

Smiling, he took the materials for the Sky Lantern handed over by Walnut.

Lin Feng did not forget the promise he made earlier to make the Sky Lantern together. After dividing half of the materials, he handed the remaining materials to Nashida, who was obviously interested.

"--Here, these are the materials needed to make the Sky Lantern.

Considering that there are many tourists this year, the General Affairs Department has set up many teaching booths nearby. Even if you have no experience, it shouldn’t be too difficult to prepare.”

Noticing Ying beside them, Paimon and Mona also turned their heads to look over.

Seeing that the old man had no intention of speaking,

Lin Feng also raised his voice appropriately, just to help these people popularize their knowledge:

".Release the Sky Lanterns and make wishes for the coming year. This can be said to be one of the most anticipated parts of the Liyue Lantern Festival.

The traditional sky lantern is mainly composed of floating stone pieces, lamp paper and velvet core, except for the lamp shell.

Of course, in recent years, due to the shortage of materials, there are more and more sky lanterns without floating stone flakes.
Only through special channels and long-term preparation can you get the materials for traditional sky lanterns."

After a brief pause, he looked at the lively girl in front of him who was looking up slightly with a clear expression of "Praise me now".

Lin Feng also shook his head and smiled, and said in cooperation:
"——Of course, because of the foresight of Master Hu, the materials we have naturally include floating stone flakes, and the quality of this material is even quite good, it is a rare treasure,

You can carve your wishes for the coming year on the stone tablets, and then release the sky lanterns to let them float away with your expectations for the new year."

"——If you are lucky, maybe this lantern will float in front of the Rock King and get the help of the gods."

“Wow, this guy is worthy of being one of our partners at Wangsheng Hall. His vision is really extraordinary!
With someone who can understand my painstaking efforts, it is worth it for me to collect high-quality floating stones two months in advance!"

The surprise I prepared was pointed out accurately, and I was praised in front of everyone.

The complacent Master Hu put his hands on his hips, and even the plum blossom mark in his pupils became brighter.

"——Ah, so there are such differences in sky lanterns!
Hehe, since there is such a good opportunity, Paimeng and Ying must carve all their wishes. Maybe when they open their eyes tomorrow, they will have endless Mora to spend! "

After listening to the introduction, the white-haired ball floating in the air tightly hugged the sky lantern material in its hand, as if it was hugging a future without worries and with plenty of food and drink.

But just as she was imagining the wonderful life tomorrow, the huge floating object on the platform next to her finally caught Paimon's attention:
"—By the way, what is that fenced-off, glittering thing over there?

From the appearance, it looks like a golden dragon and a green Qilin. Is that also a sky lantern?"

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"——Hehe, this is of course also a sky lantern,
But the ones on it are the incarnations of the "God of Authority" Emperor and Xumi.

It is said that this bright lantern is a reproduction of the "Ceremony of Inviting the Immortals" and is also the theme of many activities of this Lantern Festival."

Seeing that there was finally an opportunity to bring the topic to the guy who had always been taking sides on behalf of the old man,
Wendy, who had just run away to avoid a beating, suddenly popped up from the side and prepared to introduce his low-key friend to the two travelers in front of him.

(End of this chapter)