Genshin Impact: Zhongli discovered that he was stealing tributes at the beginning

Mandrill sat with his head bowed, remembering the time at Wangshu Inn a few days ago...

Seeing Zhongli's arrival, Mandrill appeared immediately and said hesitantly: "It's the Sea Lantern Festival soon, and the emperor's sudden visit today is..."

Zhongli sighed: "Oh, the hall master's temper is really hard for me to resist..."

"Why is the emperor so worried?"

"The hall master asked me to purchase sesame oil for the festival."

Mandrill became even more confused: "Why did the emperor... come all the way to Wangshu Inn..."

"I had a chat with Chef Yan Xiao in Liyue Port and planned to ask him for some condiments. But he said that these condiments included sesame oil and he left them at Wangshu Inn, so I made a special trip and... ...Look, here are a few matsutake mushrooms and a portion of ham.”

"Then... sesame oil..."

Zhongli shook his head: "Well, it's a bit of a pity. It's really not what the hall master wants."

"Emperor, I have a question in my mind that I want you to answer, which is...what? It's Wu Ye!"

......

"Zhong...Mr. Ke Qing said..." Mandrill wished he hadn't appeared in Liyue Port now, but - if he didn't come, he might not be able to see her.

After thinking about it, Mandrill was still very glad that he came here at Hutao's invitation.

At this time, brothers and sisters Shikongying, Paimeng, Chongyun Xingqiu and Xiangling came here to raise their glasses.

"Come on, everyone, let's toast you." Kong said happily.

"cheers!"

After toasting with everyone, Kong toasted with Wu Ye alone.

"Wu Ye, thank you, you told me..."

"You're welcome, we are friends." Wu Ye patted his shoulder.

"Yes! We are friends!"

Xiangling also came over to chat with Hutao Keqing and Funina. She also asked Funina about tips on how to stay in shape.

Xingqiu found Jie Hu and Hou Zhang and found out that they were new lecturers invited by Wu Ye and were very knowledgeable. He humbly asked for some advice.

Wu Yong happily clinked glasses with Jiang Xue and Yan Xiao, and the wine splashed on the ground. Wendy on the side was extremely greedy.

"Mr. Wu, what kind of wine is this? It smells very fragrant."

"Oh, Brother Wendy, this is my home-brewed peach blossom wine, do you want to drink it?"

"I want what I want!"

"Okay, but you look very young, so I'll pour you less." Wu Yong was worried that Wendy would get drunk.

"It's okay, it's okay, I just like drinking...it's so lively today, so I can't help but want to have a drink with everyone."

"Old Wu, let me pour it for you." Yan Xiao picked up the wine bottle and poured it into Wendy's glass.

"Brother Wendy, let me tell you, this wine has no alcohol content, you can drink it as you like. If you feel drunk, just go out and enjoy some air after drinking."

"Oh, you mean a bit of air will cure the hangover?" Wendy blinked.

"Almost, then we can help you into the guest room to rest." Jiang Xue laughed.

"Really? Let me take a sip - hiss~! This wine is so refreshing!"

After Sora and the others arrived, the atmosphere here became lively and everyone started laughing and chatting.

In the middle, Mandrill and Ying, who had been deliberately not looking at each other, couldn't help but glance at each other. Finally, Mandrill turned his head shyly.

Paimon sighed: "I really didn't expect that the customer Hu Tao went to pick up was actually Mandrill..."

Chongyun nodded: "This is also the first time I know that Traveler and Paimon are good friends of the Great Sage."

Paimon asked curiously: "Chongyun also knows Mandrill?"

"It's not accurate to say that I know him well. It should be said that he has heard of his name for a long time."

"Paimon may not know it, but our sect of alchemists has some connection with the Great Sage of Demon-Conquering. We have a long history of working together to exorcise demons and exorcise evil spirits."

"I didn't expect that I would be able to see with my own eyes today on New Year's Eve... The Great Sage of Conquering Demons, please be polite."

Chongyun excitedly and respectfully saluted Mandrill with clasped fists.

Mandrill didn't know how to return the favor, so he could only reply seriously, "You're welcome."

"I feel honored to have the chance to meet the legendary Great Sage of Conquering Demons. I heard Chongyun mention it before." Xingqiu looked at Chongyun with narrow eyes.

"I remember you said that we must let the Great Sage of Conquering Demons know the importance of exorcism as an alchemist..."

Chongyun immediately coughed violently, "Cough, cough!"

Xiangling interrupted at this time: "Hey, we know each other too!"

"During the King of Kitchen Competition before, the Immortal helped me taste the dishes!"

"Hey, I didn't expect there would be a chance to see you again. Happy Lantern Festival!"

Mandrill smiled slightly and nodded to Xiang Ling.

"Seeing is better than hearing a hundred times. I am Xingqiu, a friend of Xiangling and Chongyun. You are polite."

"Indeed, if it weren't for immortals like the Great Sage of Conquering Demons who protect the land of Liyue and eliminate evildoers, we ordinary people would not be able to live such a stable and happy life. I, Wu Ye, would like to extend my greetings to Immortal Mandrill on behalf of my family. "Wu Ye said and bowed to the mandrill seriously.

"No, no, no!" Mandrill stood up abruptly, missing his body and not daring to accept Wu Ye's bow. Then he realized that he had made a mistake.

"Uh... I mean Liyue is now ruled by humans. Liyue Port has become so prosperous now, and it is inseparable from the efforts of Qixing and Wu Ye. I am just fulfilling my obligations similar to Qianyanjun. ..."

"The Great Sage can't say that. Ever since we learned about your deeds, everyone knows that you are the guardian of our people in Liyue. Before you came, Wu Ye had always praised you in front of us when we were chatting, and he carefully and deliberately I have prepared your favorite almond tofu for you." Keqing smiled.

"I... thank you all!" Mandrill said shyly, feeling everyone's enthusiastic gazes.

"Wow, everyone is suddenly respectful, I don't know how to interrupt..."

Paimon pondered for a moment and began to imitate Wu Ye's movements.

"Uh, Lord Mandrill...the Demon-Conquering Immortal...the Great Sage! Paimon also salutes you and wishes you a happy Lantern Festival!"

Sora suddenly said: "'Preliminary blessing' isn't right?"

Pamon stamped his feet, "I've worked hard to sort out my words, don't find fault with me!

"Everyone...you don't need to be polite." Mandrill suddenly wanted to use the wind wheel to stand up and xinxinxin had to leave this place.