The Homeless Man of Teyvat

"There is no need to cut it into a phoenix pipe, or cut it into a fishing rod..."

Chen Tianfeng muttered it in a low voice before smiling: "But it's the plum orchid, chrysanthemum and bamboo bamboo?"

"Exactly."

The dressed-up woman nodded. Some of the onlookers smiled, thinking they had guessed the answer; some looked confused and secretly wrote down the riddles and answers while thinking about opportunities to apply them.

"Your Majesty, I admire your quick thinking. I admire you." The woman's smile remained unchanged and she said, "Your Majesty, are you ready? The next step is the second one."

"Please ask a question."

"The water splashing is different when moving the boat, and the handle is fragrant when leaning against the sill. The wind swings the handle and the fragrance is fragrant. Thank you to the people who have not folded the yarn, and left it to cover the mandarin ducks in the rain."

"But lotus leaf?"

"Exactly!"

The woman was a little surprised and looked carefully at the handsome man in front of her. She was still smiling, but her eyes were a little more sincere: "My guest is very knowledgeable. I think the third question will not be difficult for your guest."

"It's just a coincidence." Chen Tianfeng cupped his hands and said modestly, "I would also like to thank you, girl, for choosing the topics that are familiar to me."

"Your Majesty, you are so polite. This is all your fault. Even if it is a coincidence, it is due to your deep blessings." The woman smiled softly, making countless onlookers shine: "Then the last question , Sir, are you ready?"

"please."

The woman picked it up, picked up a lantern, and whispered softly: "There are many lanterns on the Yaotai, and they can't be swept away by the children. They have just been swept away by the sun, but they are called to the bright moon to send them away."

Chen Tianfeng thought about it carefully, pondered the riddle in his mind, and then came up with the answer.

"But Shadow?"

"It's just the shadow. The guest officer is really quick and thoughtful."

The woman showed admiration and bowed again: "Sir, would you like to move to the third floor so that the shop can be enriched with literary talent?"

"Can I bring a friend with me?"

"sure."

"Thank you."

Chen Tianfeng thanked him and followed the restaurant waiter who led the way. He and Zhong Li went up to the third floor and sat down at a seat near the railing with a good view.

The waiter diligently served drinks and menus, carefully taking notes and occasionally asking in a low voice if there were any dietary restrictions.

Not long after, the drinks and dishes were served.

"It's thanks to my little friend."

Zhong Li smiled, raised his glass, clinked it with Chen Tianfeng, took a sip, and immediately put it down, looking at the night market street scene below where the stars of the world merged, with memories in his eyes.

Chen Tianfeng did not disturb him.

Regardless of gods or humans, all beings with emotions like to recall the past. And the older you get and the longer you live, the more you like it.

What will Zhongli remember?

What else could it be, probably some good things from the past.

Chen Tianfeng thought for a while, smiled and shook his head. He drank all the wine in the glass and looked at the bustling street scene.

a long time,

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

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

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

"I remember my friend once said, how similar is Liyue to my original hometown?"

"Yes, they are very similar, so I always feel that Liyue is very kind."

"That's it..." Zhongli held the wine glass and gently rubbed his fingertips on the smooth wall of the glass: "My little friend, have you ever thought about going back?"

"go back?"

"Go back to my little friend's hometown."

"..."

Chen Tianfeng was silent for a few seconds, picked up the flask, poured the wine, drank it all, then shook his head and smiled: "I can't go back a long time ago."

After being away for so long, even if he finds his original world and can go back, will it still be his hometown?

Not anymore.

Neither his first hometown nor his second hometown as a god can go back.

He has long been a poor homeless man.

"If I see correctly, my little friend was once a god, right?"

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

"Mr. Zhongli has a keen eye."

Chen Tianfeng admitted it frankly, with no intention of hiding anything and no need to hide anything.

"Have you ever thought about returning to the divine position, little friend?"

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

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

"So……"

Zhong Li raised his head, his golden eyes reflected Chen Tianfeng's figure, and said in a solemn tone: "Little friend, are you willing to take over the position of the Rock God and become the god of the people of Liyue?"

"……ah?"

Chen Tianfeng was stunned for a moment, looked Zhongli up and down, thought about it, and said uncertainly: "Mr. Zhongli, has he drunk too much?"

What kind of god position does he take?

Could this old...the ever-strong Yanshen want to leave the job to him so that he can go away and relax?

Think about it carefully, if he really becomes the Rock God, and the people of Liyue are his people, what will he do then?

Of course, he would go to a place where his self-destruction would not reach Liyue, join forces with other friendly gods, and then threaten the hostile countries to pay tribute year after year!

What? Are there any gods who dare to disobey? Dare you threaten Liyue in turn?

Okay, okay, look at me, I will swallow up energy resources that mortals in your kingdom cannot use, and may even be harmful to mortals. I will first win over people's hearts, and then I will find an opportunity to swallow you up.

——He is very skilled in this.

"You don't want to?"

Zhongli put down his wine glass, his expression calm, it is hard to tell whether he is regretful or relieved.

"Of course I don't want to." Chen Tianfeng shook his head and said seriously: "Mr. Zhongli, some things can't be replaced."

No matter how good Liyue is, no matter how good the people of Liyue are, it is still the kingdom of the God of Rock, and the people of the God of Rock. It has nothing to do with him, and his people cannot be replaced.

"..."

Zhongli and Chen Tianfeng looked at each other, as if trying to tell how true and false his words were, and finally came to a conclusion and said apologetically: "I am abrupt, please don't blame me."

Chen Tianfeng was unwilling to take over his position and become the new God of Rock... This was naturally very good.

Zhongli smiled gently and changed the subject: "Do you know who the other Fatui executive in Liyue Harbor is?"

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

"The second Fatui executive, [Doctor] Dotore."

"The second... That's right, he cut himself into pieces, and with so many split bodies, he can always find a free slice to send to Liyue." Chen Tianfeng thought about it and felt it was reasonable, but then he became a little confused: "Then he has 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."

"Then...?"

"He came for you."

"Hmm?"