Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Shao Yun took out a heavy jar of wine from his Eastern Legend backpack, as if he was holding a rare treasure.

He gently placed the wine jar on the table. The jar was carved with exquisite patterns and exuded a faint sweet-scented osmanthus fragrance that was intoxicating.

“Brother Zhongli, how can we miss this beautiful scenery?” Shao Yun’s face was filled with a warm smile. He pointed at the wine jar on the table and said generously, “How can that be? Come with me to drink some of your local Liyue wine!”

Zhongli looked at the jar of wine, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

He nodded slightly, as if attracted by the appearance and aroma of the jar of wine.

He gently stroked the wine jar, as if feeling its unique texture, then raised his head and asked, "This wine... could it be the treasure of the Three Bowls Restaurant?"

Upon hearing this, Shao Yun nodded proudly and said with a smile, "Mr. Zhongli has a good eye! That's right, this is the treasure of Sanwanbuguogang - Qianlizui. It is said that this wine is made with the finest osmanthus flowers in Liyue and century-old wine. It has a mellow taste and a long aftertaste."

Zhongli thought for a moment, a puzzled look on his face. He said softly, "I remember that the treasure of the store is never sold outside. How did you get it?"

Shao Yun laughed out loud, he opened the seal of the jar, and immediately a rich sweet-scented osmanthus fragrance filled his nose, making him feel relaxed and happy.

"That's true. Their treasure is not for sale. But when I bought wine from them, I had a very good chat with them. Seeing that I was a real wine lover, they made an exception and gave me this jar of treasure."

Shao Yun's words should be interpreted in reverse. Unless the old man is crazy, how could he sell the store's treasure?

Zhongli frowned, with distrust glittering in his eyes.

"Shao Yun, I hope you can tell me the truth. What happened?"

Shao Yun was slightly startled, then scratched his head, looking a little uncomfortable. He took a deep breath and said, "Well, I went to that pub and wanted to buy a bottle of good wine, but they gave me a bowl of yellow 'urine'. I was angry, so I taught the boss a lesson."

"Taught him a lesson?" Zhongli's brows knitted even tighter. "How did you teach him a lesson?"

Shao Yun cleared his throat and continued, "I smashed some things in the store, and then the boss sold me their treasured product, 'Thousand Mile Drunk', to calm things down."

After hearing this, Zhongli's pupils suddenly shrank and he could hardly believe his ears.

He widened his eyes and asked in shock, "With your personality, did you really just smash something?" He swallowed and continued, "You didn't kill the boss and rob him, did you?"

Shao Yun waved his hands hastily, denying it repeatedly: "No, no, how could I do such a thing? Am I not a cruel person?"

However, Zhongli felt uneasy from Shao Yun's evasive words.

He thought to himself: Although Shao Yun looks careless at ordinary times, he might really do something like this if he is really provoked.

Seeing that Zhongli remained silent, Shao Yun had no choice but to continue explaining.

"They sold me that low-quality wine, so of course I had to teach them a lesson. I smashed some tables, chairs, and benches, which were worthless, and they took the initiative to sell me good wine."

Zhongli finally breathed a sigh of relief, and he drank a sip of tea to calm down. Then he asked, "How much did you pay for 'Qianlizui'?"

Shao Yun stretched out a finger and said lightly: "It cost me one Mora."

"Ichimora?!"

Zhongli almost dropped the cup in his hand. He stared at Shao Yun with wide eyes and said in disbelief, "You bought the aged wine 'Qianlizui' for one Mora?"

Shao Yun nodded, and Zhongli covered his head, not knowing how to describe his current mood.

"Why do you have to pay when you can just rob?"

Shao Yun scratched his head and smiled awkwardly: "Hehe, I think it's too uncivilized to take things without paying, right?"

After saying that, he picked up the wine jar and poured a bowl of wine for Zhongli.

The wine swayed gently in the bowl, its light yellow color was as crystal clear as amber, and it exuded a faint aroma of wine.

Shao Yun looked at Zhongli with a smile and said, "Don't keep bringing up those topics that spoil the fun. Come, try this wine. I guarantee you'll be full of praise for it."

Zhongli looked at the light yellow nectar in the bowl, smiled helplessly, and said: "Shao Yun, I am really afraid of you. Can you calm down and not smash the store next time?"

Shao Yun drank the wine, shook his head, put down the bowl, and said, "He deserved his shop to be smashed. He was shortchanged in weight. You don't care, but I can't swallow this anger."

Back in Saint Denis, there was a swindler who sold a book about making himself rich. In the end, he was asked to return the money to him, but he refused. The next second, he was turned into a "sandbag".

Zhongli felt helpless after hearing this. He also picked up the bowl, took a sip, and savored it carefully.

After a while, Zhongli put down the bowl, shook his head and said, "Hey, I thought this wine had something special, but I didn't expect it to taste the same as before after just three bowls. I didn't expect that an ordinary wine in the past would become the treasure of this wine shop."

After hearing this, Shao Yun frowned and complained, "That old man is no good. He has evil intentions and always wants to add water to the wine. If this continues, sooner or later this wine shop's reputation will be ruined."

After hearing this, Zhongli sighed and said, "Yes, if the current boss could do business with conscience like the previous bosses, it wouldn't have come to this. It's a pity that some businessmen nowadays are too focused on profit."

Shao Yun suddenly had an idea, and he said to Zhongli excitedly, "I got it! How about this? I'll smash every store that violates the rules. Maybe all the merchants in Liyue will be scared and obey the rules!"

Zhongli looked at Shao Yun and couldn't help asking, "Aren't you worried that the Qianyan Army will come and cause trouble?"

Hearing this, Shao Yun's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a mysterious smile. He patted his chest and replied confidently: "Humph, the Qianyan Army should be afraid of me!"

The two smiled at each other and said no more.

They raised their bowls, you took one, I took another, and drank the whole jar of wine clean.

As the wine goes down your throat, it seems to wash away the worries in your heart, leaving only the mellow fragrance and warmth in your mouth.

Zhongli gently put down the empty bowl in his hand, he raised his head and looked at Shao Yun who was sitting opposite him.

"By the way, where are Ying and Paimon?"

Upon hearing this, Shao Yun smiled slightly and pointed his finger gently in the direction of the Liyue Harbor archway.

"They are having an adventure in the wild." There was a hint of envy and helplessness in Shao Yun's voice.

Zhongli frowned slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of confusion and doubt.

"Didn't you come with them?" he asked, with a hint of concern in his tone.

Shao Yun sighed softly, as if feeling helpless.

"I wanted to go with Ying, but Ying wouldn't let me." He shook his head, a bitter smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Oh, a girl's little secret..."

As soon as Shao Yun finished speaking, the originally quiet air was suddenly broken by a clear female voice. The voice was like a spring in a mountain stream, suddenly bursting out, with a bit of severity and reproach.

"Keqing! What are you doing?!"

Zhongli was immersed in Shao Yun's narration. The sudden loud shout made him shiver involuntarily. He was startled and quickly looked back.

Shao Yun also quickly turned his gaze towards the direction where the sound came from, and saw a young girl walking quickly towards him.

She wore a Qiankun Tai Gua hat with a blooming plum blossom on the side of the brim, like a bright spot in the cold winter.

She tied her hair into two ponytails with a gradient reddish-brown color, which made her look playful and lively.

As she approached, Zhongli and Shao Yun both recognized her - wasn't this Hu Tao from Wangsheng Hall?

Walnut was holding a large stack of flyers, each with the logo and slogan of the Wangsheng Hall printed on it. She walked to the table and placed the flyers heavily on the table, making a "pop" sound.

She looked at Zhongli, her eyes full of reproach and confusion, and said sternly: "I asked you to promote the business of Wangsheng Hall, why are you here to watch a play and drink?"

Walnut's reproaches came as hard as a summer rainstorm.

She was like a little girl scolding her father, with dissatisfaction and disappointment written all over her face.

He slammed the table again, making a louder sound, as if to emphasize his dissatisfaction.

"You must give me an explanation today!" he continued, "or I'll deduct your chicken leg from your dinner!"

Her tone was full of threats, but her bright eyes were shining with expectation and concern, as if she was waiting for Zhongli to give a reasonable explanation.

Zhongli gently put his fist to his mouth and coughed twice, breaking the originally slightly solemn atmosphere.

He explained to the somewhat angry Hu Tao, "Master, you may have misunderstood. I was not chatting, but discussing business matters with Mr. Shao Yun."

After saying that, he cast a subtle look at Shao Yun, who immediately understood. He smiled and said to Hu Tao, "Master Hu, Mr. Zhongli is indeed introducing the business of Wangsheng Hall to me. We are communicating."

When Hu Tao heard this, her unique plum blossom eyes instantly flashed with excitement.

She looked at Shao Yun carefully. The black hat, brown jacket and blue lining all looked so different in her eyes.

She said excitedly, "So you are Mr. Shao Yun, a handsome man with an elegant appearance and extraordinary bearing. Your reputation is well-deserved. I am the 77th head of Wangsheng Hall, 'Hu Tao', and I have heard of your great name for a long time."

Shao Yun was somewhat overwhelmed by Hu Tao's enthusiasm. He touched his head and asked doubtfully, "Oh? Am I... am I really that famous?"

However, Hu Tao did not directly answer Shao Yun's question. Instead, she excitedly praised Zhong Li.

"Mr. Keqing is really smart. He even knew that I have been looking for Mr. Shao Yun. You are really my right-hand man!"

Zhongli was a little confused by Hu Tao's sudden praise, but he still responded modestly: "Master, you are too kind. As a guest of Wangsheng Hall, it is my duty to help you solve your problems."

After hearing this, Hu Tao nodded with satisfaction and said to Zhong Li with a smile: "Not bad, not bad. I'll give you a chicken drumstick for dinner tonight!"

While Hu Tao was immersed in praising Zhong Li with a proud look on her face, Shao Yun quietly reached out his hand, and his fingertips lightly touched the flyer that Hu Tao had placed on the corner of the table, then he took it and looked at it carefully.

On the flyer, Hu Tao’s headshot is particularly eye-catching, with a bright smile like a blooming flower, and next to it are densely packed large characters, forming a striking slogan.

Shao Yun lowered his head slightly and read the words softly.

"Wangsheng Hall has a big sale going on regularly. Buy one, get one free. The more you buy, the more you get. With this flyer, you can enjoy a 50% discount?"

This is too unlucky! Are you complaining about the lack of deaths in your family?

Upon hearing this, Kurumi immediately turned around, her eyes sparkling with anticipation and pride.

She looked at Shao Yun, raised the corners of her mouth, and said proudly: "How about it, isn't this slogan good? I spent a lot of time thinking about it. It is catchy and easy to remember."

Shao Yun put down the flyer in his hand, frowned slightly, and seemed to be thinking about something seriously. He raised his head, looked at Hu Tao, and made a suggestion.

"Hutao, I think this slogan, although straightforward, could have a little more depth and connotation."

When Walnut heard this, she immediately became interested. She blinked, with curiosity flashing in her eyes.

"Oh? What do you think, Mr. Shao Yun?"

Shao Yun touched his chin, fell into deep thought, and suddenly thought of a popular saying.

"In the long river of time, people are like shooting stars in the sky, coming and going in a hurry."

"If we count the days of our lives on our fingers, there are 36,000 days in total. Even if we have millions of houses, we need a room three feet wide for sleeping."

"People are like flowers in a pot. Life is a mess. No matter how well a house is built, it is only a temporary residence. This little box is your permanent home."

As soon as he finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Hu Tao was stunned. She looked at Shao Yun with surprise and admiration in her eyes.

This slogan is not only catchy but also has profound meaning. It makes people feel the brevity and preciousness of life in an instant. She couldn't help but nod in praise.

"Mr. Shao Yun is really talented, and this slogan is really great!"

Shao Yun lowered his eyelids slightly, and he seemed quite uncomfortable when Hu Tao praised him with words of praise.

He waved his hand gently, with a humble smile on his face, as if trying to defuse this sudden praise.

"I'm just standing on the shoulders of giants. I haven't even received a proper education..." Shao Yun's voice was low and calm, as if he was stating a simple fact rather than a humble excuse.

After hearing this, Hu Tao did not lose her enthusiasm.

She shook her head, her eyes gleaming with excitement, as if she had discovered some treasure, and spoke excitedly.

"You are too modest, Mr. Shao Yun. I feel like I have a lot to ask you. Can we go to the Wangsheng Hall to talk? I'll ask the guest official Zhongli to pour you some tea!"

When these words came out, Shao Yun could not help but be stunned. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He recalled how he came to Teyvat and how he had beaten and scolded the wind god in Mondstadt.

Now in Liyue, the God of Geo actually wanted to pour tea for him personally? This was undoubtedly an unimaginable treatment for him.

Shao Yun pursed his lips, as if thinking.

He raised his head, looked into Hu Tao's expectant eyes, and said, "Miss Hu Tao, I will discuss this with Mr. Zhong Li and give you an answer right away."