Chapter 166 Gods Are Proud of Liyue

"It is Mr. Zhongli indeed."

Keqing took two steps forward and nodded slightly to Zhongli: "Long time no see. Mr. Zhongli's opinions are still so sharp and accurate. Unfortunately, in Liyue, not to mention that there are few people who agree with Mr. Zhongli, even those who are willing to try to understand such ideas are pitiful."

Mr. Zhongli of the Rebirth Hall is indeed knowledgeable and admirable. Some of his opinions - especially those about the Rock King Emperor - coincide with hers. He is one of the few talents in Liyue who has broken away from the blind worship of the Emperor and can clearly recognize the relationship between the Emperor and Liyue.

It's just a pity that his way of thinking is still too similar to that of the Emperor...If he is more independent-minded, he will definitely be able to do a lot if he is recruited to work by his side.

"Long time no see, Miss Keqing."

Zhongli nodded in response, pretending that he didn't see the regret in Keqing's eyes, and said: "Even if it's a little, it's still there. I believe that as long as the people of Liyue are given time, more people will be able to objectively recognize the Geo King in the future."

As the saying goes, a single spark can start a prairie fire. Now that Liyue has begun to think about the relationship between gods and humans, then the future he hopes for, the country of Liyue will leave the cradle of gods and take the initiative to move towards adulthood, is not far away.

"I hope so."

Keqing then turned her sight and looked at Chen Tianfeng beside her: "Is this Mr. Zhongli's friend?"

"Yes, let me introduce you. This is Chen Tianfeng, my friend and neighbor for some time to come." Zhongli looked at Chen Tianfeng and said, "And this is one of the Seven Stars of Liyue, Miss Keqing of [Yuheng Star]."

Chen Tianfeng bowed his hands and said sincerely: "I have heard of you for a long time. I have heard of the name of Yuheng Star a long time ago. I met you today and you are indeed extraordinary."

"Neighbor?" Keqing seemed a little confused and asked, "Mr. Chen also works in the Rebirth Hall?"

If I remember correctly, Mr. Zhongli's residence in Liyue Harbor should be the guest courtyard of the Rebirth Hall. Since Chen Tianfeng is his neighbor, that means he is also a guest of the Rebirth Hall?

Keqing looked at him and was a little surprised. Are the guests of the Rebirth Hall so young?

"Miss Keqing misunderstood. The neighbor Mr. Zhongli was talking about was the courtyard I rented at Chihuyan. It happened to be next to Mr. Zhongli's newly purchased courtyard, so we became neighbors." Chen Tianfeng explained.

"I see."

Keqing suddenly realized.

The three chatted for a while. Chen Tianfeng and Zhongli almost simultaneously noticed that after Keqing praised and greeted, she seemed a little absent-minded in the subsequent conversation, and occasionally glanced at the store counter very obscurely, as if she was worried about something.

Chen Tianfeng and Zhongli looked at each other, understood, and politely said goodbye.

The purple-haired cat-eared girl breathed a sigh of relief, and after watching the two leave, she hurried back to the counter.

"Have you packed your things?"

"It's ready, miss." The counter clerk smiled gently: "Your three copies of [Lord Rock·Mortal Tour·Deluxe Edition·Human Clay Doll] are all here. Would you like to leave your address for delivery or take it now?"

"Just give it to me." Keqing made the choice easily.

…

Eating in the Huyan Courtyard,

Chen Tianfeng took out the purchased items stored in the Eye of God, and patiently and meticulously arranged the courtyard where he might live for a long time. Zhongli watched from the side at first, then seemed to feel bad, so he left leisurely on the pretext that his courtyard also needed to be taken care of, leaving Chen Tianfeng alone to work.

When Chen Tianfeng finished cleaning up and sat at the stone table in the courtyard to enjoy the bamboo shadows under the moon, the neighbor happened to knock on the door of the courtyard and said in a gentle voice that he had just finished cleaning up. It happened that there was nothing to do at this time, and it was still early to rest, so he came to disturb him shamelessly.

He also brought a jar of wine.

Chen Tianfeng naturally had no reason to refuse, so he took two wine glasses from the kitchen and drank with Zhongli in the courtyard under the moonlight.

"Mr. Zhongli, have you guessed what Miss Keqing went to that store for?"

Chen Tianfeng picked up the wine glass and took a sip. The wine was clear and had a long taste. It was very different from Mondstadt's wine, but it was equally delicious.

"Not much, I can only guess a little."

Zhongli shook his head gently, his tone calm.

"Even Yuhengxing, who keeps saying that we should look at the Rock King rationally and not be blinded by worship, also worships the Rock King."

Chen Tianfeng put down his wine glass and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhongli's reputation and influence in Liyue will never be calmed down in a short time. Well, it doesn't need to be calmed down."

Zhongli is worthy, and the trust and worship of the people of Liyue are not harmful, because he has never failed the expectations of the people of Liyue.

"But my friend, you know that Liyue is now a human country. Only by breaking away from the embrace of the gods can they walk more steadily and steadily, and reach a height that the gods have never touched."

Zhongli lowered his eyes and looked at the clear wine in the glass: "Under my protection, Liyue may be safe, but if it stays in the protection for safety, then Liyue will only be an appendage of the Rock God."

This is not what he wants to see.

In his imagination, Liyue should be more proud and more dazzling. In the future of Liyue, the people of Liyue should not be proud of Morax being their god, but Morax should be proud of being the god of Liyue.

Chen Tianfeng guessed his thoughts and said no more. His expression became respectful and serious, and he raised his cup with both hands to show his respect.

Zhongli accepted it calmly.

They all drank it in one gulp.

Chen Tianfeng waved his hand, and the wine in the jar flew out automatically, just filling the wine glass. He moved his nose, smelling the aroma of wine, and suddenly became curious: "Why doesn't Mr. Zhongli drink tea?"

Zhong Li glanced at him, not wanting to tell Chen Tianfeng that the tea he was invited to drink last time in the Keqing Courtyard was actually not tea, but some kind of medicinal liquid that he spent a lot of effort and finally refined to stabilize Chen Tianfeng's condition.

It's a bit bitter, but the effect is excellent. Paired with the corresponding exercises, it can ensure that Chen Tianfeng's remaining consciousness will not suddenly dissipate, and he will be qualified to wait for a turn in the future.

That's what the saying goes.

It's a pity that someone refused to appreciate it and threw a teacup at him.

Zhongli thought for a while and sighed: "My little friends don't know, but I once had a tea set that I liked very much. Three hundred years ago, I accidentally saw it on Feiyun Slope in Liyue Port, and I fell in love with it, so I took it. Buy it. From now on, if friends get together or guests come to visit, I will take out this tea set and make tea to entertain them.”

As Chen Tianfeng listened, he suddenly felt that something was wrong. He felt guilty for no reason. He scratched his hair and asked in a low voice: "What next?"

"Then a teacup was broken. This tea set is based on the number of three talents. There are three teacups in total. Now that three talents are missing, it is really difficult to take them out to entertain the children."

Zhong Li raised his eyes and looked at Chen Tianfeng, with a gentle tone: "My little friend, do you want to guess why there is a shortage of three talents?"

Chen Tianfeng: "..."