Damn it, something's wrong with the gacha I got.

Because of the special nature of the business, the temple does not operate during the day.

"Please sit wherever you like, I am the head of this hall..."

Just as Hu Tao was about to pour tea for Chen Bai and the others, the front door suddenly creaked open.

A handsome man, tall and imposing, dressed in a long robe with a stand-up collar adorned with gilded patterns, pushed open the door and entered. He carried a bird-shaped ornament in his hand, and the contents of the ornament were... (The sentence is incomplete and ends abruptly).

"Master, who are these people?"

Chen Bai was taken aback when he saw the person who had arrived.

It's that man!

That's right, the person in front of you is Zhongli, a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth!

Of course, this is just a disguise for him; his true identity is Morax, one of the Seven Rulers of the Mortal World!

"Guest Elder, you're back?"

Hu Tao wasn't surprised at all that Zhong Li had returned from walking his birds early in the morning. After all, that was just how her old-fashioned guest was, though he was very knowledgeable.

However, Zhong Li, or rather our King Yan, was not at peace at this moment.

Because the head of the hall actually brought five living fathers into the Hall of Rebirth.

He could clearly sense the immense power contained within these five people.

Leaving aside Chen Bai and March 7th, the two gray-haired young men and women possessed an aura more terrifying than the abyss.

He had a feeling that if these two exploded, Teyvat would cease to exist.

As for that seemingly aloof young man, he's no ordinary guy either, but for some reason, I feel a sense of warmth towards him.

"They were travelers from another world whom I met by chance at Wuwang Slope..."

Hu Tao told Zhong Li about her recent encounter with Chen Bai and the others, and the latter nodded slightly upon hearing this.

From another world... a visitor like that blond traveler?

No, they are even more powerful beings who have descended to earth.

But with these strangers arriving in Teyvat at this moment, isn't there bound to be some unforeseen circumstances?

But it doesn't matter anymore, since he's already retired.

Immediately, he shook his head to himself.

However, the seven rulers of the world have now fulfilled their duties, the contract has been signed, and Liyue has entered an era of rule by men.

The god of retirement should be enjoying flowers, walking birds, sipping tea, and listening to opera.

Even if the sky were to fall, Sky Island would be there to hold it up.

However, he still needed to test the attitude of these five living fathers. If they had other intentions in coming to Liyue, then he would have to start making preparations.

Zhong Li's mind raced, but his expression had already returned to its usual calm and gentle demeanor.

He gently placed Torihime on the rosewood table beside him, turned around, and calmly swept his gaze over the five living fathers in front of him, his voice as still as stone:

"My name is Zhongli, and I am currently a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth. I am honored to meet several distinguished guests from afar. I wonder if you have come to Liyue simply to enjoy the scenery of this harbor and experience the hustle and bustle of the world, or if you have other important business to attend to?"

“We are nameless passengers on the Starry Sky Train, of course we’re here to explore new frontiers!” March 7 replied matter-of-factly.

Star: "That's right, little Teyvat can't stop my pioneering journey!"

Qiong: "If there were any, I, the Galactic Batman, would have wiped them out with a single blow."

Chen Bai: "Mr. Zhongli, please don't misunderstand. These two are not yet a year old, so their minds are not yet mature. Please forgive us."

Under one year old?

real or fake?

These two gray-haired youths must be adults by now, right?

How could he be under one year old?

"Ahem, I see. But what do you mean by 'pioneering' that these two young friends just mentioned? And what about the Star Train?"

Zhong Li suppressed his doubts and continued to ask.

"Let me answer that question. In our world, there exist higher-dimensional concepts and cultivation systems related to [Star Gods] and [Destiny]. Our Star Train is an organization that follows the [Pioneering] Star God, Akivili. The Nameless One can tolerate the unknown, but cannot tolerate the unknowable..."

Dan Heng began to explain, briefly outlining the concepts of Star Gods and Destiny in the Star Iron World to Zhong Li and Hu Tao, as well as the top powers in the universe.

Chapter 138 Walnut: I Want to Open a Branch of the Rebirth Hall in Luofu

Star God, Destiny, Star Train, Immortal Ship Alliance...

This information was undoubtedly a worldview refresh for Zhong Li.

Fortunately, he is an old man who has lived for nearly six thousand years, so he still has the ability to accept this.

"The world beyond Teyvat is truly fascinating. If I have some free time, I would like to visit the so-called Luofu."

When Zhongli heard Dan Heng mention Luofu, one of the Immortal Boat Alliances, whose style was remarkably similar to Liyue's, a genuine curiosity flashed in his eyes.

He was eager to see how one of the world's largest corporations governed, and what the living conditions were like.

After all, it's hard to gain anything from just listening without actually experiencing it.

"If I have the chance, I will definitely go. However, my guest, it is not appropriate for you to speak to our distinguished guests like that. Why don't you quickly brew a cup of hot tea for them to quench their thirst?"

Hu Tao also expressed her desire to go, and then began to direct the Rock King.

Zhongli nodded upon hearing this, and then went to the side to make tea.

Upon seeing this scene, Chen Bai's lips curled up slightly.

So the most powerful person in Liyue is Kurumi, the head of the Hall of Rebirth!

He had seen a formula for determining status compiled by some netizens;

Walnut > Zhongli > Liyue Seven Stars

So, isn't Hu Tao's status much higher than that of the Rock King Emperor in the mouths of the Liyue people?

Of course, this is just netizens joking.

Zhong Li gently placed the tea tray on the table. In the elegant porcelain cups, the tea soup was clear and golden in color, rippled slightly with the movement.

"Gentlemen, please have some tea. This is the Youyun Dancong tea produced by Qiaoying Manor in Liyue. It contains the essence of the mountains and fields and is worth savoring."

Thank you.

Chen Bai nodded in acknowledgment, carefully picked up the teacup, took a slow sip, and let the clear tea soup with the fragrance of orchids linger on his tongue.

Xing and Qiong, on the other hand, did not follow such rules.

The two of them grabbed their cups almost simultaneously, tilted their heads back, and drank them down in one gulp, just like any other beverage.

However, the scalding hot tea wasn't too hot for the two Star Core Spirits.

"Good tea."

Danheng put down his teacup with a calm and steady movement, and his brief evaluation came from the heart.

"Oh?" Zhong Li's gaze shifted to Dan Heng, a hint of surprise mixed with deeper interest in his eyes. "Young friend Dan Heng, you are also versed in the art of tea?"

"I know a little about it, but I dare not say I understand it." Dan Heng shook his head slightly, his tone calm. "This tea has a natural and expansive flavor, which is completely different from the tea from Luofu."

"Hearing your words, young friend, makes me yearn for it even more."

Zhong Li's tone was gentle, yet carried an unmistakable expectation: "If I ever have the chance to visit Luofu Mountain, I must personally savor the local tea culture. I wonder if, at that time, I might have the honor of being introduced to a few teas by you, young friend?"

“Of course.” Dan Heng did not refuse.

"By the way, Chen Bai, does the Luofu you mentioned have any institutions similar to the Hall of Rebirth?"

After finishing her tea, Hu Tao joined the conversation.

"I'm not too sure about that. You can ask Danheng for details."

Chen Bai wasn't very familiar with funeral rites in Luofu. He only knew that there was an official department that specifically managed the life and death of demonic spirits and immortal boat people—the Ten Kings Division.

However, this organization is different from the Temple of Rebirth.

Seeing that Chen Bai had passed the floor to him, Dan Heng took over the conversation:

"There is an organization on the Immortal Ship Luofu that is similar to the Hall of Rebirth, but its form and content may differ from the Hall of Rebirth..."

He explained the unique characteristics of the Immortal Ship People's Longevity Species and the main information about their Demonic Yin Body. He also explained the harm brought by [Fengrao] and emphasized that the Immortal Ship Alliance followed the [Hunter] Star God - Lan.

After all, the history of the Immortal Boat Alliance is quite complex. He simply ignored many of the Fengrao Wars and instead chose to explain some of the more important and understandable information.

Moreover, the Ten Kings' Office and the Hall of Rebirth are indeed different.

The former is the official judicial and order-maintaining institution, adhering to the principle of "punishing criminals with force and exonerating the guilty," maintaining the stability of a long-lasting society, and acting as the enforcer of rules.

The latter refers to private funeral service organizations that take "maintaining the boundary between life and death" as their mission, and provide funerals that are appropriate for the deceased.

One is a mysterious and solemn murder, the other is a dignified and tender affair.

Their attitudes toward life and death are fundamentally different.

"I see, but it's not impossible..."

Hu Tao was a little disappointed.

After all, the three major races of the Immortal Ship—the Celestials, the Foxmen, and the Vidyadharas—are all long-lived, so it would be somewhat difficult to promote the business of the Hall of Rebirth in Luofu.

However, this isn't without a market, because those who died in war or accidents can also use the funeral services offered by the Funeral Hall.

Although the Fairy Ship has the "memorial service" of the Heavenly Ship Bureau, she felt that this kind of funeral service was not enough, and perhaps she could start from this aspect.

"Hey, Master Hu, you wouldn't be thinking of expanding the Rebirth Hall's business onto the Immortal Ship, would you?"

Chen Bai, who was standing to the side, seemed to have seen through Hu Tao's little thoughts and couldn't help but ask.

"As you guessed, I do indeed have this idea."

Walnut readily admitted it.

"However, the funeral culture of Wangshengtang is quite different from that of Xianzhou. If you want to open a branch in Xianzhou, the initial resistance will definitely be considerable."

Chen Bai spoke tactfully.

“Ah Bai is right, Master Hu. If you want to enter the funeral market of Immortal Boat, you probably won’t get any good results. Not to mention the Ten Kings Division that manages the Demon Yin Body, Immortal Boat has already formed a unique culture in funerals.”

Dan Heng also agreed with Chen Bai's idea.

"Oh dear, that's not necessarily true. Although the people of the Immortal Boat are all immortal beings, the Hall of Rebirth still has a chance. Moreover, since the main hall has opened branches, it may be able to bring a different kind of warm funeral service to the people of the Immortal Boat."

Hu Tao smiled mischievously.

She could understand what the two were saying, but she felt that the funeral culture of the Immortal Journey was a bit too "cold" in some aspects. If she could adopt the funeral rites of Liyue and combine them with the culture of the Immortal Journey to modify them, wouldn't that be great?

"Ahem, Master, let's not discuss this for now." Zhong Li quickly interrupted Hu Tao's business plan and turned to Chen Bai and the others, saying:

"Since you are all newcomers, you probably don't have a place to stay yet. In that case, the Hall of Rebirth will provide you with a place to rest. What do you say, Hall Master?"

"I don't care, there are plenty of rooms anyway."

Hu Tao agreed, after all, how could the organization that monopolized the funeral industry in Liyue last night lack these rooms?

"Thank you very much, Master. However, we will not stay for free. If there is anything we can help you with, please feel free to ask, as long as it is within our capabilities."

Chen Bai thanked Hu Tao.

"No need to be polite, guests are always welcome. But speaking of helping out, if you have some free time, could you help me hand out some flyers?"

Hu Tao waved his hand and then said.

Chapter 139 Old man, I've come to mooch a meal from you.

“Master, isn’t this a bit inappropriate?” Zhong Li interjected upon hearing this.

"What can I do? These days, the Rebirth Hall doesn't have many orders, and... my good guest, you spend money extravagantly, the bills from Crescent Moon Pavilion and Wanmin Hall are all being sent to me. How can I not distribute more flyers?"

As Hu Tao spoke, she rolled her eyes at Zhong Li, clearly annoyed.