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Chapter 274 Family
The afternoon of the Lantern Festival is the most leisurely time for the people of Liyue Harbor.
At this moment, the area around Yujingtai was already crowded with people.
Backstage, Tian Tiezui took a few deep breaths, then calmly walked into everyone's view.
"I am Tian Tiezui, and I believe many people here should recognize me."
After giving a brief self-introduction and making sure his voice was audible to everyone present, the twig in Tian Tiezui's hand shimmered faintly.
Then, a holographic projection appeared above and to the side of Yujingtai.
The projection showed a short man fighting against a group of monsters.
Some sharp-eyed people could tell that the short young man was none other than the Demon Slayer from Liyue.
After Xiao's figure appeared on screen, Tian Tiezui began his commentary:
"A thousand years ago, in Liyue, monsters roamed freely..."
"Fortunately, we have the protection of the Emperor and all the immortals..."
"Speaking of this matter, we must mention the five guardian yakshas."
"They are respectively Thunder Yaksha—Floating She, Fire Yaksha—Indra, Water Yaksha—Vanan, Rock Yaksha—Minu..."
"And this one in the arena, the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons—Golden Roc."
"Today, I will take this opportunity to recount the glorious deeds of the Yakshas..."
Tian Tiezui gradually found his rhythm in storytelling, and he became more and more skilled as he spoke. Zhong Li, who was standing on the outside, couldn't help but nod in approval.
Seeing that the situation in the arena was back on track, Bai Mu did not linger there and quietly left with the Great Kindred Tree King.
Although Tian Tiezui's stories were very interesting, Bai Mu resurrected all the protagonists in his stories, so Bai Mu wasn't very interested in them anymore.
...
Back at Nasita's stall, Shiraki noticed that Xianglingzhi's stall, which was not far away, was gone.
After asking Naxida, Shiraki learned that Xiangling had left at noon.
She said she went to prepare ingredients for dinner.
Seeing that more than half of the statues on the stall had not been sold, Bai Mu had no intention of continuing to exploit Naxida's labor.
He asked the Great Tree King to take Nasita around, while he stayed at the stall to continue Nasita's work.
Some elderly people passing by would stop and linger when they saw the white wood stall there.
They would generally buy one if they had the money.
Bai Mu doesn't want to cheat his followers, so the price will be lowered accordingly.
Even if he lowers the price, he can't let those who bought from Nasida before suffer a loss.
And so, after Shiraki arrived, the number of "Emperor figurines" began to decrease rapidly.
However, after the number of statues decreased to a certain extent, a period of vacancy occurred.
"Mr. Bai, I'll take all of your statues. How many Mora do you need in total?"
Just then, a somewhat unfamiliar voice rang out beside Bai Mu's ear.
Bai Mu looked up and recognized the person.
"What a rich dog!"
This was Shiraki's first thought after recognizing the person.
"Pantarone, these things are quite valuable. Are you sure you want to buy them all?"
Upon seeing this wealthy bank owner, Shiraki adopted the same respect he would show a sage—standing up from the chair behind the stall.
"I never expected you would remember me. I am truly honored."
Pantalone didn't pay attention to what Bai Mu said about it being "very valuable"; his attention was entirely focused on Bai Mu's attitude towards him.
As someone who had always longed for divine favor but had never received it, Bai Mu's attitude stirred up a strange emotion within him.
It feels like a long-term pursuit has suddenly received a response, even though the person who responded is not the one he was pursuing.
As the current executor of the Liyue region, Pantarone has also conducted some research on Shiraki's personality.
Based on his previous encounter, Pantalone was certain that the god before him probably had this same smiling and easygoing attitude towards everyone.
Having experienced the indifference of the Rock King and the aloofness of the Winter Queen, Pantarone naturally felt a fondness for Shiraki's attitude.
At least Bai Mu's enthusiasm and concern for him were genuine.
"I have a pretty good impression of you, so it's normal that I remember you."
Bai Mu waved his hand.
"Are you sure you want to buy all of these? They're quite valuable."
Shiraki confirmed it again, but he had already packed up the remaining statues for Pantalone.
Upon seeing this, Pantalone suddenly laughed.
Without hesitation, he handed a receipt directly to Bai Mu.
"This note can be issued for up to 500 million Mora. Just write the price of your items on it, and the Northern Bank will help you exchange it later."
Holding the heavy receipt in his hand, Shiraki looked at Pantalone again, and his gaze changed once more.
It's like the way a live-streaming e-commerce host looks at their "family members."
"Gods don't all seem to be so aloof and indifferent."
Pantalone thought to himself.
Watching Pantalone's departing figure, Shiraki suddenly asked:
"Wait a minute, I have something to ask you."
Hearing the sound behind him, Pantalone stopped.
"Don't you have any family?"
Pantalone: ...
Realizing he had misspoke, Shiraki quickly corrected himself:
"What I mean is, are you all alone here?"
Although she wondered why Shiraki asked that question, Pantalone nodded.
"Since you're alone, you don't need to go anywhere else."
"I have a dinner party tonight, do you want to come along?"
Pantalone was deeply moved by Shiraki's sincere gaze.
"it is good."
"Thank you for your invitation. I will be there on time."
Pantalone nodded solemnly to Shiraki, then left the stall carrying the large pile of Zhongli figurines that Shiraki had packed for him.
After buying the figurines, Shiraki didn't go to find the mother and daughter from the Great Tree King's stall. He didn't even bother with the stall anymore and went straight home.
Anyway, when the event ends, people from the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce will come and clean up the items on the stalls.
...
When Bai Mu got home, he could hear the sounds of fighting coming from inside the house before he even entered.
His first thought was that a thief had broken into his house.
But upon further reflection, Shiraki realized what was going on.
He used the Liyue module to notify everyone around noon; those standing inside the house were probably his friends who came for lunch.
As expected, when Bai Mu walked into the house, he saw that the people sitting inside were all familiar faces.
"Mr. Bai, you're back."
Keqing, who was chatting with Yae no Miko and Ayato Kamisato, immediately got up and walked towards Shiraki.
She handed the gift box she was holding to Bai Mu, and seeing the slightly puzzled look in his eyes, she began to explain:
“Every year on the Lantern Festival, I represent the Seven Stars to visit and offer my greetings to the Celestials of Liyue.”
"Since you currently reside in Liyue Harbor, I've placed you last."
Bai Mu nodded knowingly as he took the gift box from Ke Qing.
"Since you have received my kind offer, I will take my leave now."
Keqing bid farewell to everyone, and Bai Mu did not try to stop her.
Unlike the others present, Keqing has a family.