Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Tartaglia brought Shao Yun, Ying, Paimon and Zhongli into Liyue's most famous Licai restaurant.

Pushing open the door of the private room, several people came in one after another and took their seats.

The interior decoration is elegant and antique, as if time has stopped here, making people indulge in the ancient charm of Liyue Harbor.

Tartaglia said softly to the waiter who was waiting beside him: "The food can be served."

The waiter bowed slightly and responded, "Okay, please wait."

Then, he turned around and left to prepare a sumptuous feast of glass vegetables.

During the brief wait before the dishes were served, Tartaglia looked at Shao Yun and the other two and said with a smile, "By the way, you still don't know what Wangsheng Hall does, right? I can introduce it to you."

Paimeng heard this and shook his head gently, saying, "No need. Shao Yun explained it to us in detail when he took us to visit Liyue Harbor. To put it simply, it is a place where funerals are held and the dead are buried."

After hearing this, Tartaglia turned his gaze to Shao Yun and said with a smile: "Your explanation is really concise and easy to understand. If it were me, I might add some adjectives or something, such as a place for the soul to rest in peace."

After Shao Yun heard what Tartaglia said, a trace of disdain appeared between his eyebrows. He shook his head slightly and said in a nonchalant tone: "It's better to be brief than to talk nonsense."

As soon as the words fell, Zhongli took over the conversation.

His voice is steady and penetrating, like a clear stream that penetrates the noise and reaches people's hearts.

"Since all three of you are clear about this, I will get straight to the point."

Shao Yun nodded slightly and said, "Go ahead."

Zhongli was brewing his emotions, as if he was recalling the glory of the past, and then asked: "Do you know how to send off the immortals?"

Shao Yun nodded without hesitation.

"It literally means holding a funeral for an immortal."

After hearing this, Zhongli's eyes flashed with admiration. His voice was still calm and magnetic as before, and he said, "Mr. Shao Yun is very smart."

Then he continued, "The age of immortals is fading away, and the age of humans is gradually becoming a reality."

Having said this, Zhongli paused, as if giving everyone room to think. He sighed deeply, with a hint of emotion in his voice.

"In previous years, when every immortal passed away, there would be a grand memorial ceremony. This is the tradition of Liyue. As the ancestor of all the immortals in Liyue, Emperor Yan should also enjoy this treatment."

After Ying heard Zhongli's words, her mind was as clear as a mirror. She leaned forward slightly, folded her hands on her knees, and stared at the man in front of her with extraordinary temperament.

"Mr. Zhongli, do you want us to assist you in organizing this ceremony to send off the immortals?"

Zhongli nodded slightly, his deep eyes seemed to contain thousands of years of wisdom. He spoke slowly, his voice steady and magnetic.

"I heard that you had a deep relationship with the God of Wind in Mondstadt, so this farewell ceremony related to the gods will surely go more smoothly with your assistance."

Ying pondered for a moment, whether it was for the whereabouts of her brother or out of respect for the dead god, she felt that she needed to agree.

Ying nodded and agreed: "We agree. But please allow me to ask, are there not many people in Wangsheng Hall? Why is Mr. Zhongli handling this matter alone?"

Zhongli stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and then said, "In recent days, the hall master has been extremely busy because of a so-called 'big client'. She even stayed out all night. She insisted that this matter must be handled personally, so the preparation work for the funeral ceremony fell on my shoulders."

After listening to Zhongli's explanation, Shao Yun's heart could not help but ripple. He remembered the powerful demon Xiao mentioned before. If that demon was really the flatterer, then Zhongli would definitely postpone his retirement plan.

But looking at Zhongli's calm appearance, maybe I guessed wrong. He probably was an evil demon born and bred in Liyue.

Zhongli stared at Shao Yun quietly. Shao Yun frowned slightly and seemed to be in deep thought.

Seeing this, Zhongli asked softly, "Mr. Shao Yun, what are you thinking about? Is there anything troubling you?"

Shao Yun heard the voice and raised his head. A trace of confusion flashed across his eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He shook his head slightly and changed the subject.

"It's nothing, Mr. Zhongli. As long as you can tell me everything Ying wants to know, I will do my best to help you complete the affairs of sending the immortal funeral ceremony."

Zhongli saw that Shao Yun didn't want to talk further, so he didn't ask any more questions. He nodded and expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, Mr. Shao Yun. Then, can we set off now and start preparing for the funeral ceremony?"

Shao Yun took a deep breath, as if he was organizing his thoughts. He came back to his senses, looked at Zhongli, and asked, "Before we leave, I would like to know the cost of sending the immortal funeral gifts."

At this time, Tartaglia, who had been standing nearby, spoke up: "Let our Northland Bank bear the cost." His words were full of confidence, as if this was just a trivial matter for him.

Upon hearing this, Shao Yun glanced at Tartaglia, and then looked at Ying who was ready to go beside him.

"Since Northland Bank is willing to cover the costs, that's fine. As long as it doesn't cost us money."

The system pops up a prompt.

[The cost of organizing the funeral ceremony will be borne by the Northland Bank.]

Then I won’t be polite. The money of the fools is not really money.

"OK then……"

Just when Shao Yun was about to take action immediately, Paimeng covered his stomach and suddenly said, "But I haven't eaten yet. I'm a little hungry."

Shao Yun looked at Paimeng and thought it would be a waste not to try the delicious food at Liuli Pavilion, so he said to Zhongli, "Then let's talk about it after dinner, Mr. Zhongli, what do you think?"

Zhongli nodded and said, "It's okay."

……

After a while, more than a dozen waiters took turns placing the dishes on the trays in their hands on the table.

The dishes were steaming hot and smelled delicious, which made Paimon very excited.

Finally, when the last dish was carefully placed on the table, the waiter smiled and nodded to indicate that all the dishes had been served.

Paimon could no longer suppress her hunger. She picked up the chopsticks impatiently and started eating.

Her cheeks were puffy and her mouth was filled with delicious food, and every bite of food gave her taste buds the ultimate enjoyment.

……

After the meal, Shao Yun and his group walked out of the Glazed Pavilion together. Tartaglia stood at the door. He rubbed his stomach with satisfaction and said, "There are still some things to be dealt with at the Northland Bank. I have to leave first. As for the bill, just follow Ningguang's method and send it to the Northland Bank."

"Don't worry, if you dare not reimburse me, I will use my own methods to get reimbursement from you."

There was a hint of joking in Shao Yun's words, but it also made Tartaglia feel a little pressured.

"You are so direct, Mr. Shao Yun. Well, I'll take my leave first." After saying that, Tartaglia turned around and left the Liuli Pavilion, disappearing from the sight of several people.

Paimon looked at Tartaglia's departing back, and doubts welled up in her heart. She turned to Zhongli and asked, "Mr. Zhongli, I have been thinking about one thing. Could it be a conspiracy of the Fatui to let you participate in the funeral ceremony?"

Zhongli shook his head slightly, his eyes deep and calm, and said: "I just hope that the people of Liyue can remember their traditions. Sending immortals to mourn is a traditional ritual of Liyue, and it is also a kind of respect for the deceased immortals. Since you want to help me, why refuse?"

Paimon frowned when he heard this and asked, "But why do you want to do such a thankless task, sir?"

After hearing Paimeng's question, Zhongli's eyes flashed with a hint of deepness. He gently stroked the edge of his robe, as if he was organizing his thoughts, and then began to explain.

"Well, you should know in Mondstadt that the Fatui wanted to snatch the hearts of the other six gods, and the emperor passed away, and his body was hidden by the Seven Stars of Liyue. Even the immortals who came to visit did not see him."

He paused for a moment and continued, "Only by using Liyue's tradition of 'sending off the immortals' as an excuse can the Fatui have access to the body of the Geo King and seize the Heart of God."

After hearing this, Paimon's eyes widened, his voice filled with shock, "This... isn't this too risky! Mr. Zhongli, you knew the Fatui's intentions, why did you agree to let me participate in this ceremony?"

Zhongli smiled slightly, and that smile revealed a bit of vicissitudes and determination.

"I still say that. I just don't want the people of Liyue to forget their traditions. As for the Fatui's conspiracy, it has nothing to do with us."

Paimeng wanted to say something but was interrupted by Shao Yun.

"Paimeng, don't ask any more questions. We will help Mr. Zhongli complete the ceremony of sending off the immortals. Mr. Zhongli will tell us what we want to know. We will not ask anything else."

Shao Yun patted Paimeng on the back, signaling her to stay calm. He turned to Zhongli, his eyes full of determination and trust.

"Mr. Zhongli, we believe in your wisdom and judgment. The young master once said that you are well-versed in history and the present, so I'll ask you to answer Ying's questions for her."

When Zhongli heard the words "well-versed in history and the present", a hint of humility flashed across his face. He nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Shao Yun, you are too kind. I only know a little bit."

Shao Yun shook his head, then moved closer to Zhongli, patted his shoulder and whispered.

"Mr. Zhongli, I believe you know much more than this. I hope you can understand that there are some things I can cooperate with you on. We will help you complete the ceremony of sending the immortals to the grave, and you tell us what we want to know, understand?"

Zhongli was slightly startled, then nodded.

"Please rest assured, I keep my word, but if I really don't know, there's nothing I can do, don't you think?"

……

Then Zhongli began to introduce the mission to everyone.

"First, we must find the finest Night Stone. The quality of this stone must be comparable to that of the gods."

Hearing this, Ying couldn't help but ask curiously: "So, where should we go to find such a night stone?"

Zhongli smiled slightly, with a glimmer of wisdom in his eyes: "The Jiecuixing in Chihuyan has high-quality Yebo Stone, which is exactly what we need."

"Okay, let's go together."

However, Shao Yun raised an objection, thinking that separate actions might be more efficient.

"Mr. Zhongli, I would like to apply for a split operation. This way we can carry out the purchases at the same time and improve efficiency."

Zhongli frowned slightly when he heard this, and couldn't help but worry whether Shao Yun could complete the task independently.

After some careful consideration, Zhongli asked, "Shao Yun, your suggestion is indeed worth considering. But I have to remind you that the items needed for the immortal funeral ceremony are very important and each one must be carefully selected."

Upon hearing this, Shao Yun immediately said with full confidence: "Please rest assured, Mr. Zhongli, as long as you provide detailed information and guidance, I will be able to complete the task successfully."

Looking at Shao Yun's confident look, Zhongli finally made up his mind: "Okay..."

Zhongli asked Shao Yun to buy the colorful flowers and make them into ointment and the everlasting incense.

Zhongli told everyone the types of the colorful flowers and where they were made into ointment.

Shao Yun took out his notebook and wrote them down one by one.

"Okay, these two, right? I'll get them." After saying that, he subconsciously joked. "Also, don't worry, I'll use legal means, I won't steal or rob."

Ying and Paimeng thought the joke was too cold. Zhongli was quite interested, and then reminded Shao Yun who was about to leave.

"As for the colorful flower, I remember that the owner of the Wanyou shop, Bo Lai, has it. His shop is near the port of Liyue Harbor, you can find it by asking. As for the eternal life incense, it is produced in Bulu, you should be able to find it there."

Shao Yun waved his hand, very confidently.

"I'll have it done in one day."

Ying, who was standing aside, looked at Shao Yun, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

"you sure?"

Shao Yun turned his head and looked at Ying, with a determined light in his eyes.

"The Northland Bank paid for it, not me. Money talks. As long as there is enough money, I think we can finish this funeral ceremony in two or three days, and then we can get everything we want."

After that, he looked at Zhongli and asked again: "Where should I send the things after I get them?"

Zhongli pointed in the direction of Yujingtai in the distance.

"The old place, Yiyan Palace."

Shao Yun nodded.

"I'll go when I'm done." After saying that, he looked at Ying and reminded her, "Be careful. If you run into danger, take Paimon with you."