No, as soon as I mention it, you get excited. Could it be that you owe a large sum? It seems so... After all, forced to perform as a resident singer, to offset the Mora that Venti owes, it's likely at least over 200,000.
Keep in mind, this is just for drinks. A cup of apple cider is about seven to eight hundred, how many cups would that be?
"Really, but before I settle up, there's something I need to tell you. Tomorrow is the Lantern Rite, when you come to Liyue, why don't you celebrate the Lantern Rite with us? I think that old man would quite like it too."
Who is the old man referring to? Everyone who knows, knows.
"Is that so! Then I must go and mooch a couple of drinks. It's a festival, how can one not drink? Hehehe..."
The thought of drinks makes Venti ecstatic. After all, who doesn't love drinking?
"Alright, I've said what I needed to say. Diluc! How much does Venti owe? I'll pay it for him."
Diluc, with his red hair, was a bit taken aback. He never expected that one day, someone would pay the bill for the drunken poet. He had almost given up hope; who would pay so much money for him?
"Let me calculate. The total is 255,328. I'll round it down for you, just give me 255,000. I never thought someone would actually come to settle his bills. That's a shame, the tavern will lose some of its fun."
After all, this drunken poet was quite good at singing and playing.
"Here, there's 300,000 in here. The rest of the money will be saved here! If Venti wants to drink, use the money from here. I'm leaving."
With that, he left the shop and headed straight for the Knights of Favonius headquarters.
Venti looked at the departing figure with emotion, a mix of feelings swirling within him. He never thought that he, Venti, would one day not be in debt. How rare! Then, let's have a cup of apple cider to celebrate. Oh, right, bartender, please bring me something to eat. I'm so hungry now.
Meanwhile, Lu Ze had already arrived at the Knights of Favonius headquarters. If it weren't for the explanation from the acting Grand Master Jean, those Knights of Favonius would have probably taken him down.
"It's been a while. It's been quite some time since we last met. How have you been?"
Acting Grand Master Jean said as she processed documents.
She hadn't looked up the entire time, which indirectly indicated how much work there was in Mondstadt. After all, everyone was like overgrown children, it was quite normal.
He had also advised Acting Grand Master Jean not to overwork herself and to distribute the workload reasonably, but he didn't know if she had listened.
"It has indeed been a long time. I've come because there's something I need to ask of you. Liyue's Lantern Rite is just around the corner. I'd like to celebrate the Lantern Rite in Liyue with everyone."
However, this posed a bit of a dilemma for Acting Grand Master Jean. She herself had a pile of documents to handle, and she didn't know if others would have free time.
"That might be a bit difficult. But since you've asked, I must try my best. However, with just one day's notice, can we really make it to Liyue in time?"
"I will handle this matter. All you need to do is gather everyone at my shop. Tomorrow morning, I will take everyone there. Just tell me if you agree or not."
Acting Grand Master Jean naturally agreed. She had successfully acquired another item for her ledger, and her workload had invisibly increased. Sigh.
Seeing Acting Grand Master Jean agree, Lu Ze smiled wryly. After all his running around, the matter was finally settled. Now, all that remained was to bring everyone over tomorrow. It would be nice for all the characters to celebrate the Lantern Rite together.
"I won't disturb you any further. We'll be leaving now."
Not long after Lu Ze left, Acting Grand Master Jean began her work. Her efficiency was remarkable. If only she had a boss, the boss would be overjoyed.
How could one lose out by having such an efficient worker?
On the other side, Lu Ze returned to his shop, looking exhausted. It was almost time for the promised afternoon meal, and it would be nice for everyone to gather and eat.
As dishes were served one after another, several tables in the Land of Plenty were filled. Everyone gathered around the tables, waiting for the last dish.
The food wasn't complete, so no one moved. Elders would always start eating first, but it seemed there were no elders here, only those with status.
"I'll toast all of you here, using tea as a substitute for wine."
Following that, countless people stood up, holding their cups, and extended them forward. The clinking of glasses echoed throughout the Land of Plenty, and then the meal began.
As everyone ate and chatted, a hint of festive atmosphere emerged.
Time flew by quickly. In the blink of an eye, the meal was over. Lu Ze, supporting a drunken Himeko, climbed the stairs with difficulty. Regardless of anything else, she had drunk a lot today.
Cup after cup, if she weren't drunk, it would be strange. After all, even Peach Blossom Brew should be consumed in moderation, not too much at once.
Himeko simply couldn't hold back and drank it all down. After all, she hadn't had a drink in so long, and those who wanted to drink would let their true nature out.
And so, she got drunk.
Lu Ze gently placed her on the bed. As for why he didn't take her back to her room? Who knew?
"Lu Ze... Why are you here? This is difficult!... Why is my head so dizzy? Did I really drink myself into a stupor?"
She shook her head, her entire face flushed, especially her earlobes, which were a deep red.
"What else could it be? You're dizzy from drinking, otherwise, why would it hurt so much?"
Before Lu Ze could finish speaking, he was pulled down.
"Lu Ze~ You're the one who seduced me first. You were so passionate this afternoon, you successfully piqued my interest. I haven't experienced this in a long time, my dear Luo Chen... Don't resist."
Himeko chuckled and sat directly on top of him, her weight overwhelming him, preventing him from getting up.
"Don't you want to see? Is this forest black, or is it a divine beast? Don't you want to?"
"I..."
It was a fierce attack, like a monk meditating. The adventurer was somewhat forced to accept this challenge, but alas, the adventurer's level was too high. Even this towering divine beast forest couldn't conquer him.
He directly condensed a white energy ball with his hand, then threw it with force. It shot out like a bomb, and the water directly broke through the dam, flooding the entire divine beast forest. The water was so fast that it began to flow backward, and then, drop by drop, it returned to the great world.