Genshin Impact: I am the Great General of Liyue

Chapter 268 Seeking Immortals is Easy, Inviting Immortals is Difficult

Seeing Xiao's expression remain unchanged, Paimon and Ying were speechless.

After standing there for a while, I had no choice but to leave.

The man and his flying vehicle were unwilling to give up. After discussing for a while, they decided to go to Boss Philgolddette for "instructions".

Upon arriving at the counter, they found the owner, [Fairgoldette], and her husband, [Huai'an], the shopkeeper.

Seeing Ying and Paimon walking towards them, Boss Phil Goddart smiled warmly and said, "It seems you and Xiao have accomplished something big again."

The shopkeeper from Huai'an smiled and nodded, saying, "That's quite a commotion; we've all heard about it here."

It has to be said that humans gossip really fast. In just one day, the story of Ying and Xiao catching a thief spread throughout Liyue.

As for why it is said that another big thing has been done, do you still remember that charlatan [Wang Ping'an] who pretended to be an immortal?

After greeting Ying, Boss Philgoldet unconsciously revealed a sad expression.

"However, with this year's Lantern Festival coming to an end, he still hasn't gone to see it..."

The shopkeeper from Huai'an also sighed.

"Hey... all these years, I've never seen that person attend the Lantern Festival. Honestly, even if you asked me to bring the Lantern Festival here, it would be easier than inviting that person to the festival..."

Listening to the Huai'an shopkeeper's complaints, Paimon began to ponder.

Suddenly, Paimon had a flash of inspiration.

"That's right! Since Xiao isn't going to the Lantern Festival, let's just bring the Lantern Festival here for him!"

Upon hearing Paimon's words, the Huai'an shopkeeper was completely dumbfounded.

"Hmm—? This is a joke... How can I take it seriously? How do I 'move over'?"

When the shopkeeper from Huai'an asked, Paimon explained, "While visiting the Lantern Festival, we learned how to weave lanterns and found a stall selling local delicacies... lots of delicious food, beautiful lanterns, and... um... heroes of the past, and their old friends. Isn't that all there is to the Lantern Festival?"

After Paimon finished speaking, Boss Philgold began to think.

"That's true, but where would be the best place to set it up..."

Seeing this, the Huai'an shopkeeper made a quick decision and began to devise a plan.

"If that's the case, then I'm thinking we need a spacious place, and we'll need to set up a stall. Hmm... maybe there's some space downstairs at the inn. Let's go down and choose a spot together. I roughly know what kind of stall you want... um... there should be some designs we can refer to, let me think..."

So, Ying, Paimeng, and the Huai'an innkeeper hurriedly set up a small stall under the inn.

Having chosen a secluded spot, the Huai'an shopkeeper rolled up his sleeves and got to work, quickly transforming the place into a respectable space.

No wonder he's the husband of the owner of Wangshu Inn.

He was skillful and adept at both literary and martial arts; he could even build the kind of wooden carts that people pushed around at food stalls.

Time flies, the sun has set, and the stall is ready.

"It's done, that's about it, take a look."

Ying was speechless as she stared at the exquisite stall.

I was already amazed that someone could fix the stairs all by themselves. No wonder the beautiful owner of Phil Gaudette would take a liking to this balding man from Huai'an.

What woman wouldn't like a capable man?

"Shopkeeper, your carpentry..."

Seeing that Ying was about to offer praise, the Huai'an shopkeeper quickly waved his hand and became modest.

"Oh dear, it's just a little skill, nothing to mention. I learned it many years ago, and I've almost forgotten it all."

How should I put it? In Kaeya's words: "Haha, truly impressive. He's even mastered the knightly virtue of 'humility and politeness.'"

"Now that I have a stall, I've also put some lanterns on it. Doesn't it look pretty good?"

"You can weave lanterns too?"

"Oh dear, most people my age in Liyue know how to weave lanterns. By the way, it's a big holiday... we should treat everyone to something nice, right? Have you decided what to invite that person to dinner?"

When Huai'an asked about it, Pai Meng began to ponder.

Sure enough, the answer is obvious.

"Almond tofu! We treated Xiao to it before!"

Ying nodded and added, "And grilled tigerfish."

"Almond tofu and grilled tigerfish, right... Okay, no problem, I'll have Yanxiao prepare them right away. The inn has the ingredients on hand, so he should be able to finish these dishes quickly."

Seeing that the Huai'an shopkeeper was so confident in his chef, Ying didn't say much, nodded, and went upstairs to find Xiao.

Looking at the lanterns slowly floating up below, Xiao turned around and looked at the person who had come.

"Anything else?"

"I'd like to invite you to the Lantern Festival."

When Ying extended the invitation again, Xiao unsurprisingly maintained the same attitude.

I didn't intend to participate, nor did I want to disappoint Ying.

"...I don't like crowds of people, you can go have fun by yourself."

"You don't need to go to Liyue Harbor."

"...What's the meaning?"

Seeing Xiao remain silent for a moment, Ying finally changed her expression and confidently put her hands on her hips.

"I've brought the Lantern Festival here."

"Move over?"

Upon hearing the words "moved over," Xiao shrank back, thinking that Ying had moved the Mingxiao Lantern to the Wangshu Inn.

No way? You'd do this for me?

Seeing the surprise in Xiao's eyes, Paimon explained, "Oh dear, there were lots of delicious food and lanterns set up downstairs at the inn, and there weren't many people around."

Paimon deliberately emphasized the words "nobody".

Seeing this, Ying pressed her advantage, saying, "I've also prepared almond tofu and grilled tigerfish..."

Now that both dishes have been brought out, what reason do you have to refuse?

There's no one else around, and they've thoughtfully prepared food for you. Refusing now would be incredibly disrespectful. I'm going to throw a tantrum and threaten suicide to force you to come and celebrate the holiday with me.

Xiao had no choice but to follow Ying to the stall.

Looking at the table full of delicious food, Xiao pretended to be indifferent and said, "This is the Lantern Festival you brought here? Do humans have to behave so strangely? What's the point of doing all this?"

Upon hearing this question, Ying pondered for a moment and gave the same answer as Huiyuan.

"The Lantern Festival is a festival for everyone, so of course everyone should be happy."

Having received this answer, Xiao's eyes flickered slightly, and he looked away.

"...Is that so? The human mind is truly unpredictable."

Seeing the two talking non-stop, Paimon kept glancing at the delicious food on the dishes, his mouth watering, and he was very anxious.

"Stop talking and start eating, or the food will get cold. Hehe, I'll start eating first!"