After the dragon disaster ended, Lumine and Paimon finally ended their life of sleeping outdoors and eating in the wind after receiving one million Mora from Jun Bai. They happily spent some time in Mondstadt.
During this period, the two of them had experienced quite a lot.
They took the flight license test with Amber, received the Dawn Sword from Kaeya as payment, retrieved overdue library books with Lisa...
It was not until Venti came to inform them that the Rite of Descension was about to begin that the two belatedly realized they needed to set off for Liyue.
If not for the teleport waypoints, Lumine seriously suspected she wouldn't have been able to arrive in Liyue on time.
Because of this, Lumine pushed all the responsibility onto Paimon.
"Weren't you supposed to be the guide? Shouldn't you have reminded me when it was time to set off?"
"Don't shift the blame! You clearly forgot yourself!"
The blonde Traveler and her guide argued noisily as they set off from Stone Gate, passed through Dihua Marsh, and arrived at Guili Plains.
The Guili Assembly stood on Guili Plains, with Glaze Lilies swaying in the wind.
The prosperous and lively market made even the City of Mondstadt in the Lake of Freedom seem a little small and petty.
Long boots stepped on the streets paved with blue bricks. The golden-haired traveler from another land walked into the Guili Assembly.
"So lively!"
Paimon flipped through the air, exclaiming in amazement at the grand scale of the Guili Assembly.
Lumine looked around the Guili Assembly and could not help but show an astonished expression.
The streets paved with bluestone twisted and turned. On both sides were orderly buildings with flying eaves and interlocking brackets, carved beams and painted rafters, exuding a rich historical charm.
On every street and alley were all kinds of tempting aromas and continuous cries of vendors that was the food from the roadside snack stalls.
The stall owners skillfully cooked various traditional snacks. Steaming hot buns, fragrant grilled meat skewers, and sweet, delicious pastries made Paimon drool.
The shops were dazzling, filled with exquisite handicrafts and specialty goods. Citizens shuttled between the shops, selecting items they liked.
"It's a completely different style from Mondstadt."
"After all, Mondstadt is the nation of freedom, while Liyue is the nation of contracts."
As she spoke, Paimon looked at Lumine and smiled sheepishly: "Speaking of which, Lumine, it seems it's already lunchtime."
After seeing the entire food street, Lumine had already expected this situation. She rolled her eyes and said: "The reward Jun Bai gave us is almost used up."
"I know, so let's solve lunch there." Paimon's eyes sparkled as she pointed at that street.
Lumine shook her head helplessly: "Fine."
Just as the two were about to head to the snack street to solve their lunch problem, a gentle female voice came from the side:
"Excuse me, are you the traveler Lumine from Mondstadt and her companion Paimon?"
—Reality
[What a nice voice. I feel like she's going to be a very pretty young lady.]
[As soon as I heard this voice, I knew a new wife had set off. I can't stay stagnant anymore!]
[Guili Assembly is so shocking. Even the NPC models are more refined than Mondstadt's.]
[It's their own people, so a little special treatment is normal.]
The bullet chat was basically all focused on the Guili Assembly and the character in the current plot who was "heard but not seen."
"I did consider the possibility of new plot," Silver Wolf said while looking at the screen, "but I didn't expect not only new plot but even a new scene."
After all, during the closed beta, this place was called Guili Plains, not Guili Assembly.
It wasn't just a new scene, but a new scene whose shocking degree was in no way inferior to first seeing Liyue Harbor.
"Mihoyo, I'm really looking forward to this." Silver Wolf excitedly flexed her hands. "Let me see how many more surprises you can bring me."
As she spoke, she clicked the mouse. The plot advanced to the next step.
The scene switched to the street. A slender high-heeled calf and ink-blue hair tips that nearly dragged on the ground appeared.
A water-blue long dress wrapped around a delicate and slender figure. A pair of non-human, sharp blue claws hung naturally at her waist. A Hydro Vision rested at her waist, emitting a faint glow.
Her petite and exquisite body displayed a girl's gentle beauty. Her delicate little face had a pair of beautiful light-blue eyes. On her head were a pair of deep-blue horns.
[Hi, wife!]
[It's a monster girl! Sister, hug!]
[Three minutes. I want to know all the information about this character! (Overbearing CEO tone)]
[Mihoyo, let me tell you, I want to see my wife's banner in version 1.1. Don't force me to beg you!]
The group of viewers' bullet chat went crazy.
—Teyvat
"I am Lumine, but the one next to me is actually my emergency food." Lumine said seriously.
"I already said I'm not emergency food!" Paimon stomped in the air, then puffed up her cheeks and said, "I am Paimon, and this is Lumine. May I ask who you are?"
"It seems I didn't recognize the wrong people." The young girl smiled. "Good afternoon, honored guests. I am one of the guardian Yakshas under the Marshal's command the Spiral Shell General. You may call me by my real name, Bonanus."
"The Marshal knew that the two of you would arrive in the near future, so he specially had me wait here."
Marshal? Jun Bai!
Lumine and Paimon instantly reacted. In Liyue, the only one who could be honored as Marshal was that person.
"Jun Bai is quite considerate, actually sending someone specifically to be our guide." Paimon whispered to Lumine.
Suddenly, Bonanus's gaze fell on Paimon as she said: "Although the two of you have a good personal relationship with the Marshal, in Liyue especially in the Guili Assembly please maintain respect for the Marshal."
"At the very least, do not add suffixes like 'that guy' after the Marshal's mortal name."
"Uh, sorry."
Talking bad about someone's superior and getting overheard Paimon almost wanted to dig a three-bedroom apartment in the air right now.
"See, that's what happens when you speak carelessly." Lumine gave Paimon a look, letting her reflect on it herself. "Since it's the Marshal's kind intention, then we'll be in your care from now on, Miss Bonanus."
"Miss Lumine is too polite. The Marshal's orders are my duty."
"I will lead the way for the two of you, but please keep some distance from me. I carry karmic debt on my body, which can have adverse effects on human minds. Although it is sealed by the Marshal and the Lord of Geo, for safety's sake, it's better to keep some distance."
"Please follow me. The Marshal has already prepared a banquet at Fengdeng Tower and is waiting for the two of you."
After Bonanus finished speaking, she turned and led the way ahead. Lumine and Paimon followed behind her, arriving at the center of the Guili Assembly.
At the center of the Guili Assembly was an ancient square, surrounded by ancient temples and bell towers.
On the square stood three statues arranged in a triangular formation.
One was a young girl wearing a loose robe, walking barefoot with a smile, holding a bunch of Glaze Lilies in her hands.
The second was a tall and slender man in divine attire with a solemn expression, holding a cube in his hand.
The third was a youth in armor with a calm expression, gripping a Fangtian Huaji.
The three statues represented the three gods that the Guili Assembly had worshipped since ancient times:
The Dust God, Haagentus.
The Lord of Geo, Morax.
The Sky Phoenix Marshal, Phenex.