**Today's Liyue Port seems to be much more lively than in the past.**
Of course, the first reason is that Liyue has always been relatively lively. Secondly, although Inazuma has locked its country, many caravans from Inazuma are missing, there is no disruption in trade with Fontaine and Sumeru.
The reason for the current bustle is that the annual ceremony of inviting immortals is approaching in less than a few months. This is an extremely important event for Liyue every year, so it's completely normal to start preparations now.
The real reason for today's bustling atmosphere is the imminent return of Beidou, the fleet commander and the head of Liyue Harbor.
As the only one in all of Liyue who dared to trade with Inazuma when the country was locked, Beidou has always garnered everyone's attention. Many even joke that Liyue Harbor is under the control of Ningguang, but the sea outside the port belongs to Beidou!
What's different this time is that Beidou's fleet includes someone from Inazuma!
If Takumi were here, he might have recognized him right away. Who else could this traveler from Inazuma be, if not **Manyo**?
Wan Ye, who is also known as Emperor Ye Tian, should be wanted by Inazuma at this time. Not long ago, he lost a duel to General Raiden in front of the imperial court. Disheartened, he followed Beidou from Inazuma to Liyue.
But that's a story for later. For now, let's turn the spotlight away from them.
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**At Liyue Port, Wanmin Hall**
As the daughter of Wanmin's shopkeeper, **Xiangling** has excellent cooking skills. However, she's recently felt dissatisfied with her skills and decided to travel!
Her first stop? Mondstadt!
This free city-state, which believes in the Wind God, has always left a good impression on Xiangling. So, when **Yanfei** visited her shop recently, they made plans to travel to Mondstadt together in the coming days.
It was already past 9 in the morning. Had Yanfei arrived yet?
"Xiangling! Xiangling! Here I come!"
Hearing Yanfei's voice from a distance, Xiangling smiled and spotted the fiery-red girl approaching!
Yanfei, a half-immortal beast, is said to be a child born from the union of an immortal and a human. Since her parents traveled often, she was raised by Grandma Ping.
Liyue's legal expert, Yanfei is well-respected for resolving many disputes among merchants in Liyue Port. Her expertise has earned her the favor of not only business owners but also **Ningguang** and the Seven Stars members.
"Well, you're already ten minutes late, Yanfei. This is unlike you!" Xiangling teased as she looked at the cute teddy bear-like doll beside her, which curiously watched Yanfei.
"Is that **Guoba**? Good morning!" Yanfei greeted with a smile.
Guoba, Xiangling's best friend, was said to have been met by Xiangling when she traveled to the Temple of Earth. The cute, bear-like creature squinted and rubbed his head with a smile, looking irresistibly adorable.
"Hey, isn't it going to rain soon? I hate rainy weather the most," Yanfei remarked. "It'll make everything in my house damp."
"I've even sprinkled moisture-proof medicine on my papers," she added, half-joking.
**"Mondstadt's anime is as amazing as you say?"** Yanfei asked curiously. "Why didn't I know that Liyue has such a businessman? It feels a little... unreliable?"
Slightly embarrassed, Yanfei wasn't sure how to explain the situation. After all, this was news she had received from her good friend in Mondstadt. Since she had no major affairs to handle recently, she had decided to go and visit Mondstadt.
As for how to travel—by land or sea—there was no need to worry. To get from Liyue to Mondstadt, one would either have to cross the icy Longji Snow Mountain or take a boat from Liyue Port.
"Anyway, let's go have a look. It's been a while since I've been to Mondstadt, and you can compare your cooking skills with theirs!" Xiangling exclaimed.
"That's right! Let's go then!" Yanfei agreed enthusiastically.
And so, the two of them set off on their journey to Mondstadt.
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**On Mondstadt's side...**
The lady arrived at the VIP room on the second floor.
"The power that can affect life and death—this can already be regarded as the power of a god!" she said, her voice filled with awe.
After entering the room, **Rosalind** did not immediately turn on the computer. Instead, she gazed at the posters on the wall, recalling the information that had been transmitted to her mind by her boss.
Don't be fooled by Rosalind's calm demeanor; she wasn't just here to discuss resurrecting knights. She held the position of one of the executive officers, meaning there were many things she had to consider.
The power that could affect life and death was indeed the power of a god. Each of the Seven Secular Rulers on the Teyvat continent had a powerful history. There was Barbatos, who could dispel wind and snow; **Morax**, who suppressed the Vortex Demon God; and the **Milk Fragrance**, which split the eight red islands with a knife. Not to mention the Queen of the Winter Kingdom, who was the most powerful of them all.
Now, such a powerful ability could be gained just by watching anime.
Rosalind was stunned at the thought.
Especially the weapon used by the scout knights of Mondstadt's order to frighten everyone outside the city. The moment Rosalind saw that weapon, she had an idea: kidnap this boss away from Mondstadt.
"This matter must be reported to the Empress. If we can acquire Boss Takumi, Zhidong Kingdom's plan will be perfectly realized!" Rosalind thought to herself.
The reason the **Fatui** sought the **Gnosis** so openly was all part of the Empress's plan: to bury the whole world and bring **Sky Island** down.
However, as an executive, Rosalind knew her priorities well.
After sorting through the information in her mind, she turned on the computer. On the **Tili Tili** streaming website, though there were only a few anime works available, there was one that caught her attention.
One that told tales of music and dreams, the bond between friends, and even adventures of rebellious youths who sang songs against the old empire!
And, of course, there was one that had captivated her—**Fox Demon**.
That's when she thought, *This is exactly what I need!*