"Guili Assembly was built entirely by the God of Dust, Haagentus. In the beginning, it was merely a shelter for her followers." Bonanus walked ahead, introducing Guili Assembly to the two newcomers.
This was also Jun Bai's request.
Revealing just a little information would make curious players actively dig up the full story themselves.
Once the story was unearthed, players would realize that such events had actually happened.
And right now, they were being introduced to Guili Assembly. The story of Guili Assembly is closely tied to Jun Bai. So as long as scholars and lore enthusiasts researched Guili Assembly, they would inevitably come across Jun Bai.
In this way, popularity points would automatically flow into Jun Bai's system.
Perfect.
"Later, Rex Lapis formed an alliance with the God of Dust. With the protection of the Geo Archon, Guili Assembly established a rudimentary order in that harsh era."
"However, even with two gods present, unavoidable disasters still affected Guili Assembly. Years of drought brought Liyue's pools close to drying up, and the people of Guili Assembly gradually fell into hardship."
"Fortunately, at that time, the Geo Archon found the newly born Nirvana God the Marshal and sought his help."
"The Marshal found a water source and planted fields of grain across the wilderness. Without the Marshal, Guili Assembly at that time would probably have migrated south, and the Guili Assembly we know today would not exist."
Bonanus smiled and said: "Therefore, Guili Assembly worships three gods. One is the founder, one is the protector, and the third is the Marshal, the continuer."
[Miss Bonanus really looks like a tour guide like this.]
[With that kind of beauty, who cares what profession she resembles?]
[If every travel agency guide looked as good as Bonanus, I wouldn't feel scammed every time I go on a trip.]
[Thank you, Jun Bai, for sending my wife to be our guide.]
"Miss Bonanus really knows the history of Guili Assembly well." Paimon sighed. After all, she couldn't even remember the short introduction in the Teyvat Travel Guide.
Yet Bonanus not only remembered it, but had even summarized it in her own words. This made Paimon genuinely impressed.
Bonanus's body stiffened. Her eyes subconsciously glanced toward Jun Bai's statue, then she quickly composed herself and said calmly: "Because Guili Assembly is my place of rebirth, I know a bit more about it."
[There's something going on?]
[Place of rebirth? Feels like there's a knife coming!]
[MiHoYo, you really have the heart to stab such a cute monster girl?]
[Must be my imagination. This is Genshin, not Honkai Impact 3rd. There won't be any knives.]
This once again piqued the emergency food's interest, but seeing that Bonanus clearly did not want to continue on this topic, Paimon's rare moment of emotional intelligence kicked in and she did not ask further.
After crossing the square, Bonanus led the two to the entrance of a grand restaurant.
This was the largest, most luxuriously decorated, and most historically rich building Lumine had seen since entering Guili Assembly. Hanging above the wide-open doors was a plaque written in elegant, flowing calligraphy with the three large characters "Fengdeng Lou."
Even before entering, Lumine and Paimon had already caught the aroma of food wafting out.
The moment they stepped inside, the bustling noise and fully occupied seats left the inexperienced traveler and her guide wide-eyed.
"You two, this is Guili Assembly or rather, the largest restaurant in all of Liyue. The oldest history and the best flavors in the world are Fengdeng Lou's trademarks. Bonanus can guarantee to you two honored guests that Fengdeng Lou will not disappoint you."
There was no need for Bonanus's guarantee. Just smelling the appetite-stimulating fragrance in the air made Lumine feel an embarrassing urge for tears to flow from the corners of her mouth.
Even a thin strand of drool had already appeared at the corner of Paimon's mouth.
[You can tell it really smells good. The protagonist's vivid expression says it all.]
[The largest restaurant in an entire nation wouldn't reach this level without real skill.]
At this moment in the footage, Bonanus began introducing Fengdeng Lou:
"The first floor is for ordinary diners. The prices are affordable and the dishes are plentiful. Even the most ordinary residents of Guili Assembly can order a whole table of delicious food here and still have money left over."
[Sounds like amazing value for money.]
[Feels like those Northeast bento boxes.]
"The second floor is reserved for distinguished guests. The ingredients are rare and the craftsmanship is exquisite. The prices are expensive—normally, unless you're wealthy, you can't even afford the bill."
[Translation: VIP private rooms. Poor people stay on the first floor and don't come up to the second floor to bother them. They don't have time to serve you.]
[Didn't expect the game to have this kind of scene.]
[Normal. Without any status, who would give you special treatment?]
While explaining the situation of Fengdeng Lou, Bonanus led Lumine and Paimon upstairs.
"What about the third floor?" Paimon asked curiously.
Fengdeng Lou only had three floors. The first floor served ordinary diners, the second served the powerful and noble. Then what about the third?
"The third floor…"
Bonanus thought for a moment and said: "Someone else will introduce it to you later. I won't overstep my bounds."
As she spoke, the three of them arrived at the third floor.
Unlike the packed first floor and the luxuriously decorated second floor, the third floor was unexpectedly simple. There was only a single private room.
Bonanus stood in front of the private room door and lightly knocked with her sharp claws.
A familiar voice came from inside the room the one Lumine and Paimon knew well: "Come in."
Bonanus stepped aside and gestured for Lumine to open the door herself.
Lumine stepped forward and pushed open the room door.
Inside the room, a white-haired, red-eyed young man sat in front of a chessboard, holding black pieces and playing against a grayish-blue long-haired girl.
[Brother Bai, long time no see. I missed you so much.]
[Didn't expect that Marshal Bai, who leads armies and fights wars, actually knows how to play chess.]
[Look who's sitting opposite Jun Bai? Oh! It's my new wife!]
[Quiet, maidenly, with beautiful feet! This is my long-lost fiancée!]
"Jun Bai, long time no see!" Paimon waved at Jun Bai while flying over. After all, unlike the players, she and Lumine had genuinely not seen Jun Bai for a whole month.
"I thought you two were planning to miss the Rite of Descension and then come find me for a make-up ticket. I didn't expect you to arrive right on the day before the ceremony begins."
Jun Bai placed a piece down, revealing his familiar half-smiling expression, and said: "Your timing is really good."
"It's all because Paimon forgot to remind me." Lumine stepped forward and immediately blamed someone else first.
"It was clearly you who forgot the date yourself!"
The grayish-blue long-haired girl placed a white piece, then looked at the noisy pair and covered her mouth with a light laugh: "You two really have a good relationship."
[With that smile, I can die in peace.]
[Looking at my wife's smile, my soul feels purified. I no longer have any worldly desires.]
[If you're in sage mode, just say you're in sage mode. Don't lie.]
"Not good at all!" Paimon stomped her feet in the air.
"Hello, I'm Lumine." Lumine ignored the issue and naturally moved on to self-introduction.
"I know. Jun Bai has told me about you two. The traveler from outside the world who is searching for her blood relative, Lumine. And her guide, Paimon."
The girl gave the two a friendly smile: "I am Guizhong, an old friend of Jun Bai. Thank you for helping Jun Bai in Mondstadt."
"Guizhong." Jun Bai suddenly said, "You lost."
He pointed at the line of black pieces on the chessboard, his expression serious.