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Before he could finish speaking, the sound of wind whistling outside the room began.

[Aha: There are still experts!]

Chapter 71: Mutual Flattery Between a Drunkard Poet and a Social Loser (4k)

A familiar voice rang out: "The wind carries the seeds of a story..."

Paimon reflexively added, "Time makes it sprout!"

She quickly realized, "Ah! I accidentally joined in the conversation!"

"But that familiar voice, could it be...?"

Ying and Zhongli naturally guessed who the visitor was.

[Hu Tao: "Hmm? If I heard correctly, is there someone outside the door?"]

She gestured to Zhongli with her eyes: "Guest, don't just stand there, quickly open the door for them!"

Wendy: "No need for that, I'm here to bother you!"

The restaurant door was blown open by the strong wind, and Wendy walked in.

"Hey, you've finally let me in!" He waved to everyone. "Hi everyone, whether we've met before or not, it's a brand new encounter! Happy holidays to all my friends, old and new!"

Paimon: "My God, it's a busker!"

Xiao was even more bewildered: "!?"

[Yae no Miko: There's always a wooden door on the ground, daring to face the stench of alcohol from the hurricane.]

[Aha: Little Zhong, what's wrong with you? Go open the door for our esteemed guest!]

[Wendy: No, no, please. Let Grandpa open the door for me. I'm afraid I'll get punched.]

[Paimon: He's a busker! No, I should say, he really is a busker; how could this kind of dinner be complete without him?]

[Luminous: Hahaha, Wendy's here too! Xiao looks even more restless.]

[March 7th: Now Xiao felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, like he had a thorn in his back, like he had a fishbone stuck in his throat, like he was walking on thin ice.]

[Su Chang: As expected of the nameless guest, you have quite a lot of idioms to your name.]

[Sambo: Before being lured here, Xiao thought it was just about having a meal with travelers. In reality: a whole bunch of people, including the Emperor and the Wind God.]

[Sangbo: He's probably thinking—I should have stayed at the rotten Wangshu Inn.]

[Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun: I never expected that the two people in the world who could make the Demon-Slaying Great Sage bow down would both be present at this dinner party.]

Of the two gods present, the Emperor goes without saying, and as for the other one, Xiao, who had once been saved by Wendy, would naturally respect him.

[Aha: No, no, no, Xiao clearly looks up when he looks at Zhongli, but he looks straight at Wendy.]

[Yae no Miko: Heh, it seems even the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons will have to look up if Shadow comes.]

[Nasita: In that case, even Xiao has to bow down to me.]

[Fireworks: Hahaha.]

[Gui Naifang: Anyway, with a member of the community coming, at least the dinner won't be as awkward as it was before.]

[Paimon: I'm starting to worry that the atmosphere at the dinner is getting too lively.]

[Hu Tao looked at Wendy: "Wow! This young man is so dashing, he looks like my future friend. He's a guest, and our meeting is fate; everything is understood without words. Sit down! Help yourself to the food, I'll have them get you another set of cutlery."]

Wendy: "Hmm, look at this young lady's demeanor, she's as bright as a flower, as radiant as the morning sun! She's clearly the most influential person here! So much good food, can I really eat it all? Hehe, then I won't be polite."

Xingqiu also recognized Wendy: "Ah, it's you!"

Wendy: "Hey! Isn't this Mr. Zhenyu...?"

[Hu Tao: "Hmm? Teacher Zhenyu?"]

Wendy quickly realized, "Hmm, upon closer inspection, it turns out to be a fan of Teacher Zhenyu's books!"

"I met Xingqiu at a light novel fan meeting, and it was like we'd known each other for ages! Turns out there's another person besides me who can analyze Zhenyu-sensei's new work so thoroughly!"

Xingqiu: "Wendy is too modest. When it comes to poetry and prose, your foundation is far more profound."

[Aha: I'm so excited, box!]

[Xingqiu: Oh dear, it can't be hidden anymore.]

[Hu Tao: So, what does Teacher Zhenyu mean?]

[Xingqiu: Sigh, it's just my pen name as an author.]

[Coral Palace Heart Sea: What? You're the author of "The Record of Sinking Autumn Picking Up the Sword"?!]

[Yae no Miko: Makoto-sensei's "The Record of Picking Up the Sword in Autumn" sells very well on Inazuma.]

[Xiangling: Ugh, that's so unfair! They kept it from us friends.]

[Xingqiu: I didn't mean to hide it from you. Although I don't know why this book is so popular in Inazuma, it's completely ignored in Liyue.]

[Star: I heard that light novels are sold with free toilet paper with the illustrations; maybe those readers are just attracted to the illustrations in your book.]

[Xingqiu: This... Teacher Bai'e's illustrations are indeed outstanding... Could it really be because of this?]

[Xingqiu: So, what exactly happened in the future? How did I come to know Lady Wendy?]

[Wendy: Maybe it really is, as the video says, a light novel fan club meeting.]

[Xiangling: I have to say, Kurumi and Wendy's personalities are indeed very well-suited to be friends.]

Zhong Li: "Ahem... So this is an acquaintance of Young Master Xing Qiu?"

[Ying: "He's also an old buddy of mine. Looks like Xiao knows him too."]

[Xiao: "...Yes, yes."]

"As the year draws to a close, and the Lantern Festival approaches, evil spirits become increasingly active. On the eve of the festival, I was patrolling the Dihua Isle area when I happened to encounter this...this..."

Wendy: "Huh? You've already forgotten after just a few days? My profession is a bard! Like Paimon said, I sing in Dihua Isle."

[Xiao: "Oh, that bard was playing at Dihua Isle then. The music... was melodious and soothing, and I... couldn't help but listen a little longer."]

Wendy: "Haha, thanks for your patronage!"

[Ying: "I see, I understand now."]

Zhongli: "I see, I understand now."

He looked at Wendy and said, "I'm Zhongli, and I currently work at the Hall of Rebirth. It's a pleasure to meet you, my new friend."

[Hu Tao: "Yes, yes, I'm his boss. If you have any complaints about the guest employee's work, you can tell me!"]

Zhong Li: "Thank you for your trouble, Master."

Wendy: "Oh? Hmm, no wonder. Only a smart and reliable boss like that can recruit subordinates who look so capable!"

[Hu Tao: "Hehe, Wendy really knows how to talk! My guest is truly amazing. He knows everything from astronomy to geography, and is knowledgeable about everything from ancient times to the present. Sometimes, seeing how mature he is, I even suspect that he might be some kind of immortal traveling incognito!"]

【elf:"……"】

[Hu Tao leaned closer to Xiao: "Hey, Great Sage, you're an immortal, so tell me, is that even possible?"]

[Xiao: "I...I'm sorry, I'm only good at exorcising demons. My skills are limited, and I've never heard of such a thing."]

Paimon: "Hey, is that so? But Xiao, I think you're very cultured and know a lot."

Ying looked at her with exasperation: "Paimon, act!"

Paimon: "Huh? Oh, right... Xiao, he's a martial artist, he doesn't usually go into the city, so it's normal that he doesn't know these things."

[Aha: I am a military general, not good with words.]

[Hanabi: Xiao lowered his head, silently thinking, "This table is just too much. I hope Kurumi won't come after me," but he failed.]

[True Lord Liuyun Borrowing Wind: The Emperor is more than just an immortal; he is the ancestor of all immortals.]

[Sangbo: When Hu Tao asked Xiao Zhongli if he was an immortal, Xiao stammered, "I... how could I possibly know that Mr. Zhongli is the Rock King Emperor?" That was hilarious.]

[Luminous: When Wendy realized something was wrong, she immediately changed her story, successfully concealing Xingqiu's hidden identity as Zhenyu. Paimon, look at you, your transition was so abrupt.]

[Hu Tao: Yeah, Paimon, your emotional intelligence is so low.]

[Paimon: Oh dear, I just didn't realize it for a moment.]

[Ayato Kamisato: Even without Paimon, I don't think the Great Sage Equaling Demons could have kept it a secret; his behavior is far too suspicious.]

[Otto: Not bad, this little girl named Hu Tao is very clever. She guessed that Zhong Li's true identity was not simple, but she also knew that asking directly would definitely not yield any results, so she arranged this dinner party during the Lantern Festival.]

[Otto: If you look closely, you'll find that the guests included almost all the factions in Liyue—Xiangling represented the common people, Xingqiu represented the merchants, Chongyun represented the exorcists, and even Xiao, representing the immortals, was invited. You can deduce from the details of these factions' attitudes towards Zhongli which faction Zhongli is closer to.]

[Otto: The result is obvious. Xiao reacted the most, but Kurumi probably won't immediately associate Zhongli with the Emperor; she'll likely see him as a special immortal.]

[Araki Ichito: Wow, you guys are all so cunning.]

[Xiangling: Exactly! Can't we just have a regular holiday meal with friends?]

[Kiana: Ignore these scheming guys. Don't you find it amusing that Wendy and Zhongli are pretending not to know each other? I love watching them banter and exchange sarcastic remarks, yet neither of them dares to actually expose the other's true identity.]

[Tesla: This is Aeolus, his main job is bard, and his side job is the Seven Rulers of the Mortal Realm.]

[Qingque: Wendy's expression when she looked at Zhongli was hilarious, so meaningful, she's definitely up to something. Ying's ability to hold back her laughter is impressive.]

[Sangbo: Hu Tao could write a book called "My Emperor's Subordinate," it would definitely sell better than "Chen Qiu's Sword-Picking Record."]

Wendy: "Huh—is that so—"

"I have heard of Mr. Zhongli's reputation. I've overheard the patrons at the tavern talking about a very polite young man who came to the best tavern in Mondstadt but didn't drink; instead, he insisted on ordering a cup of hot tea with an obscure name."

[Zhongli: "...Now that you mention it, I remember too. Mondstadt seems to have such an artist. It's said he's refined and easygoing, and his works are lively and vivid; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him Mondstadt's best bard."]

Wendy: "Oh dear, you're making me blush."

"Actually, Mond's poetry as a whole isn't that great; the creative level is limited. For example, I heard a poem the other day: 'An old house is renovated, welcoming the spring breeze, stirring up old memories.' The meaning is indeed conveyed, but the wording is too common, and it lacks any literary flair."

[Hu Tao: "Indeed, the writing is a bit lacking. If it were me, the head of this hall, I would probably write it like this—"]

"An old gourd vine, yet it blossoms at the top."