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

Hu Tao couldn't help laughing: "...Pfft!"

"The Great Sage is right. It's just acquaintances eating together. If you go back and forth like this, it will make people nervous."

"For you to be so cautious is not our original intention to invite everyone to a dinner party."

"That's right, Xiao Tao is right." Wu Yong stroked his beard and smiled. "

"Then what's the purpose of the dinner?" Paimon asked curiously.

"Inviting relatives and friends to gather together, sip the fine tea from the cup, and enjoy the lanterns on the dome. It means bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new."

"The above is what the guest would say. I suggest everyone applaud."

Seeing Hu Tao bring the topic to him, Zhong Li smiled and nodded, "Indeed, the hall master learned very well."

Hu Tao smiled and looked at Wu Ye, Ke Qing and Funina, "As for Grandpa Wu and us juniors, they just want to have fun and treat everyone to some delicious food."

"Everyone is working hard this year, whether traveling or being a guide——"

"Whether it's cooking, doing business, exorcising evil spirits, or conquering demons——"

“Whether it’s teaching, being an official, reciting poetry, performing, or singing—”

"There are also guests who help with the work in the hall from time to time, ah."

“Everyone is amazing, so let’s treat ourselves tonight!”

Wu Ye was the first to applaud and whispered softly into Hu Tao's ear: "As expected of Taobao, she talks more and more like the mistress of the house."

"Humph! Who made me your eldest wife!" Hu Tao held Wu Ye's hand and smiled.

"Ang! That's true."

When Keqing and Funina saw this, they looked at each other, then approached Wu Ye and asked softly: "Then which one of us is your second wife, and which one is your younger wife?"

"Ahem... You are both my babies, and you have the same weight in my heart... Paimon! I think you were about to say something just now, right?"

"Me? I didn't - oh right! I just wanted to say that Hu Tao is the most amazing person. After all, he can call Mandrill who rarely enters Liyue Port."

"I'm also curious about the process." Kong said, and Ying looked at Mandrill with a faint smile.

"Could it be that Hutao went to Wangshu Inn several times before Mandrill agreed?"

Mandrill shook his head: "It's not as complicated as everyone thinks."

Not long ago, I was still at Wangshu Inn...

"...Okay, I understand. Thank you, boss lady!" Hutao ran to the top floor.

"It's the boss, not the boss's wife -" behind her, Phil Godette corrected.

"What a lively child. He runs so fast. No wonder he gets along well with Wu Ye..."

Walnut came to the place where the mandrill always stayed in Phil Godette's mouth and started shouting.

"The Great Sage of Conquering Demons↗——! Immortal Mandrill↘——!"

"The patron saint of Wangshu Inn→——! The great hero of Dihuazhou?——!"

"You're here, right-!!!"

"Tsk!" Mandrill revealed his true form reluctantly, "Quiet...don't disturb others' peace."

"Ouch, ouch, I'm so sorry. But otherwise, you wouldn't show up, right?" Hutao smiled evilly.

"...I recognize you, the seventy-seventh generation master of the Rebirth Hall."

"Do you have anything important to do with me?"

......

After listening to Mandrill's story, everyone burst into laughter.

Xingqiu opened his folding fan and covered his mouth with a smile, "Haha, that's exactly what Hall Master Hu would do."

Chongyun hesitated and said: "So...the Great Sage of Conquering Demons only agreed to prevent Hu Tao from causing trouble..."

"I think there should be other origins." Zhongli interjected.

"Hoho, your guest is smart."

"Hey, is there any sequel?" Xiang Ling asked curiously.

Hu Tao nodded: "The next part is actually the boring part, which is to mention some past events about the Rebirth Hall and the Immortal Yaksha, just to get closer."

Zhongli explained for Hutao: "According to legend, during the Demon God War, there were many disputes and disasters, and humans could not escape the torment of disease and death."

"The immortals subjugate demons, the Qianyan Army fights hard, and the Rebirth Hall is responsible for eliminating diseases and returning the souls of the dead."

"In this way, we were able to determine the boundary between life and death during the war and avoid more troubles."

Hu Tao clapped his hands, "Yes, that's right, that's it. Ke Qing really has insight into the past and present! He is indeed my capable subordinate."

"But even with such an old partnership, this hall master still spent a lot of words to persuade the Great Sage to come."

Wendy suddenly said: "Is it because I am worried about my karma..."

"Oh my, this little brother actually understands him. Could it be that you and the Great Sage also know each other?"

"Yes, you know Mandrill as a singer. Have you ever been to Dihuazhou?" Paimeng said, holding his little hands on his chest.

Mandrill nodded hurriedly: "...Yes, yes."

"Every year is approaching, and the closer we get to the Lantern Festival, the more evil spirits are ready to move."

"On the eve of last year's festival, I was patrolling the Dihuazhou area and happened to meet this... this...

"Huh? It seems you forgot, my profession is a bard!" Wendy answered for Mandrill.

"As Paimon said, I'm singing in Dihuazhou."

Mandrill remembered it and said, "Oh, this bard was playing in Dihuazhou at that time."

"The music... was melodious and soothing. I... couldn't help but listen to it for a while."

Wendy laughed: "Haha, thank you for your patronage!"

"I see, I understand." Sora said.

"I see, I understand." Zhongli said.

"But I remember the great sage said that all the karma accumulated on the body for thousands of years has been cleared away. It is really a great thing!"

"Oh? Really?!" After hearing Hu Tao's words, everyone who knew that karma is a dirty thing like gangrene that can corrode people's lives, including the lives of immortals, shouted in surprise at the same time.

"Who has such great ability? I'm afraid even the Rock King can't do it, right?"

"Ahem!" Zhongli coughed at Wendy.

"Oh! I forgot that Lord Yan has... Sorry, sorry! Hahaha, let's drink! Drink! This peach blossom wine is really good! If I can take a sip after returning to Mondstadt, Not to mention how happy you are."

"Hahaha! Brother Wendy has a good capacity for drinking. Don't worry, I have a lot of peach blossom wine here. I will bring you ten bottles of wine to take back to Mondstadt later." Wu Yong said with a smile.

"Really?! Thank you Mr. Wu, you are such a generous man. No wonder you can become friends with Mr. Zhongli."