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Wendy: "Oh, what a wonderful poem! The imagery is unique and it flows beautifully!"

[Hu Tao: "I knew I wasn't wrong! This Wendy guy has great taste! Shake hands!"]

Wendy: "Shake hands! Shake hands!"

Zhong Li: "..."

【elf:"……"】

Xiangling, standing to the side, was beginning to doubt her own literary abilities.

[Yun Jin: Xiang Ling, you're too honest. Don't believe everything people say.]

[Xiangling: I knew I wasn't wrong, Kurumi and Wendy definitely have the potential to become best friends.]

[Paimon: The drunken poet and social outcast have started engaging in mutual flattery.]

[Star: The leaders of Liyue and Mondstadt met and engaged in in-depth exchanges on issues of mutual concern in the fields of art and culture.]

[March 7th: Star, have you been listening to too much interstellar peace broadcasting?]

[Gui Naifang: I wish I could have been there. I would have posted a thread titled "Fengshen's Sharp Commentary on Mond's Poetry," and it would have gained me a lot of followers.]

[Su Chang: You really are always thinking about gaining followers.]

[Sambo: Was Wendy secretly tattling on Zhongli's slacking off at the end? It's really funny how these two gods are undermining each other.]

[Maplefield Leaves: This poem must have been written by Lord Zhongli. In short, it says that Liyue has entered a new era. Welcome, let's chat.]

[Paimon: Thanks, I understand now.]

Not long after, Wendy began to complain: "Speaking of which, I saw you all entering Crescent Moon Pavilion one after another, but not a single one of you noticed me nearby. Was I hiding too well, or did some people simply ignore the warnings...?"

[Zhongli: "Hehe, Liyue Harbor is always bustling with people during the Lantern Festival."]

"Everyone's busy admiring the lanterns and strolling around; when the mood strikes, spontaneous outings are inevitable, and nobody can predict what anyone else will do."

[Then, he began to offer tea instead of wine.]

Xiao looked even more embarrassed: "Uh."

[Ying: "Xiao!"]

Xiao was startled: "What's the matter?!"

[Ying: "I've eaten too much, can you come for a walk with me?"]

Xiao sighed with relief: "Okay."

Even after the two left, Wendy and Zhongli continued their conversation.

Zhongli: "This new friend sounds like he knows a lot about wine."

Wendy: "Oh, not at all. I can only enjoy the lively atmosphere; I can't compare to Mr. Zhongli's refined taste."

"Luckily, this time it's just tea. Otherwise, if I couldn't hold my liquor and got drunk, I might have said something incoherent, which would have made me a laughingstock for Mr. Zhongli, whom I've only known for a short time."

Zhongli: "No, no. You are a guest invited in by Hall Master Hu, how could I dare to laugh at you?"

[Hu Tao: To translate Zhong Li's words—With so many people, how was I supposed to know you would come?]

[Fireworks: You could put it more bluntly—who cares about you when you're busy?]

[Sambo: These two gods are at it again, subtly praising and insulting each other. I'd call them the number one frenemy of Teyvat.]

Chapter 72 The Most Distinguished Guest in the Football-Kicking Contest (4k)

[Raiden Mei: Wendy and Zhongli are clearly longtime best friends. Although they're usually busy with their own things and rarely see each other, when they do meet, they always have to say something sarcastic to each other. But when the other is in trouble, they'll do everything they can to help.]

[Ying: "You two are hilarious! You can't hold your liquor" and "We've only known each other for a short time."]

[Kaiya: Not a single punctuation mark in that sentence is true.]

[Kiana: There's an old Chinese saying: "They're all thousand-year-old foxes, why are you trying to play tricks on me?" It fits this scene perfectly.]

[Paimon: The street performer probably doesn't drink because he's worried about getting drunk and causing a scene, then getting punched back to Mondstadt by Zhongli.]

[Sambo: Haha, Xiao finally got to meet the tea ceremony offered by the Rock King, the Elder King, and the Anemo Archon.]

[Fireworks: It's a pity the other gods aren't here, otherwise they could have served tea to Xiao one by one; that would have been quite a show.]

[Furina: Sigh, being too popular is a problem too. What can I do? I'm just so popular.]

[Yae no Miko: Heh, Kage wouldn't do such a thing, but exchanging pointers with Xiao is possible.]

[Nasita: Hmm... It's a pity I can't leave Jingshan Palace at will.]

[Kaeya: Luckily, the emotionally intelligent Traveler was there, saving Xiao from this ordeal.]

[Paimon: What are you implying?]

[Barbara: I can understand how Xiao feels.]

Just imagining Lord Barbatos toasting her made Barbara's brain tremble.

[Hanabi: When Ying called his name, Xiao was startled and asked her why she was in such a panic. Hilarious!]

[True Lord Liuyun Borrowing the Wind: It's been a long time since I've seen the Great Sage Subduing Demons like this.]

She felt that her library of story material had expanded again.

She could even imagine this kind of conversation—

Xiao: I'm going out for some fresh air... no, I mean I'm going to use my two windmills... no, I mean...

Ying: He said he can't hold his liquor. Paimon, you pour everyone a drink, Xiao and I are going to get some fresh air.

After leaving Crescent Moon Pavilion, Xiao looked at Ying and asked, "Are you alright?"

[Ying: "Shouldn't I be asking you that?"]

Xiao fell silent: "I...it's a long story."

[Ying: "Never seen anything like this before?"]

Xiao shook his head: "It's not a matter of appearances."

"In the past, there were quite a few immortals who enjoyed gathering and chatting. They would often invite everyone to drink and have tea together, and I was dragged along many times. But the immortals each had their own strengths, and most of them were proud and arrogant, always speaking their minds directly, without... so many intricacies."

"And this time..."

[Ying: "I understand, it's all Zhongli's fault."]

[Xiao: "That's not what I meant!"]

After exchanging a few more words, Xiangling, finding the two still hadn't returned, went to look for them and gave Xiao a serving of almond tofu as a thank you gift.

[Young Master: Beware of Liyue's drinking culture.]

[Gui Naifen: A Critical Commentary on the Drinking Culture of Liyue]

[Star: The table is full of riddles; I can't understand a word.]

[Qingque: Imagine Xiao as a low-level manager who has to work overtime during the New Year holiday, suddenly being invited to dinner by a young girl with whom he has a family connection. After deciding to forgo his vacation and go visit her, he's shocked to see his own company's former chairman sitting in the second-highest seat, toasting him. A little while later, the CEO of the neighboring group also comes over to toast him, praising his abilities. Xiao himself is severely socially awkward and has no experience with drinking, making every second of this situation agonizing; he might even feel like dying.]

[Huo Huo: I'm starting to feel unwell.]

[Tail: Tsk, get ready to stand up.]

[Sangbo: Damn, it must have been Zhongli who did it.]

[Paimon: Xiao reacted really strongly when Zhongli was mentioned. I'm curious how Xiao would react if it were all Venti's fault.]

After returning to Crescent Moon Pavilion, Hu Tao decided to do something more ceremonial.

Because the incense in the burner was almost burned out, she decided to have the most distinguished guest relight it for everyone. This symbolized continuous vitality and wished for a prosperous and ever-improving new year.

Wendy: "I see, what a brilliant image! No wonder you're Master Hu!"

He pointed to Zhongli, who was standing to the side with his arms crossed, admiring the screen: "Then, speaking of the most distinguished guest present... it must be Guest Elder Zhongli, right?"

"I'm not very familiar with the stories and rumors surrounding the guest elder, but after our conversation just now, his knowledge and learning have truly broadened the horizons of even a world-renowned bard like myself."

"If knowledge can be considered power, then our guest advisor is practically invincible."

Zhongli: "In terms of speaking skills, the great poet is indeed superior. I just have a better memory. To make such an ordinary ability sound so impressive, your eloquence is truly admirable."

"Speaking of which, everyone can recommend someone... I naturally think that the head of the hall should continue the incense offering."

[Aha: I pushed the walnut.]

[Star: Wendy's camera work is hilarious—there's only one truth!]

[Kiana: The duel between Venti and Zhongli feels like Zhongli's bloodlust is constantly rising.]

[Sangbo: There's nothing I can do. It's normal to lose control of your emotions when you encounter such a powerful Onmyoji.]

[Kaeya: As the Anemo Archon, it's reasonable for Venti to be able to spread Pyro.]

[Gui Naifang: What kind of instigator is this?]

[Qingque: Continuing the incense is to honor the gods. It's self-evident who the gods of Liyue are. If Zhongli lights the incense, it's like he's offering incense to himself.]

[Hu Tao: He's faked his death, so maybe he'll even hold a ritual to send himself off to heaven, and offering incense to himself wouldn't be a big deal.]

[Yae no Miko: Xiao's face is full of "You can't see me, you can't see me, haha."]

[Hu Tao: "Hey, no way, that's just a subordinate trying to flatter their boss. I already said we should invite VIPs, how can I, the host, be included?"]

"Since we've already enjoyed such a good meal, wouldn't it be better to let Xiangling, the only chef present, cook?"

[Xiangling: Hey, is that how it's calculated? But I didn't cook this meal!]

[Hu Tao: "A small problem. Look at Xiangling, the immortal's personal disciple, the Stove Demon's partner, the champion of the Moon Chasing Festival Chef King Competition, the sole heir of the famous Wanmintang restaurant, and one of my old friends. Isn't she qualified enough?"]

Xingqiu, Wendy, and Chongyun clapped for Xiangling, and then clasped their hands together in prayer.

[Paimon: "Uh, why does it feel like the title is getting more and more outdated..."]

[Xingqiu: Chongyun, look at you, you're a beat too slow, haha.]