stonecrandall Chapter 111: Floating Life in the Rocks
Chapter 111: Floating Life in the Rocks
The land of Liyue is so peaceful and calm. The cruise ships are returning, and the sailors are reuniting with their families, sharing interesting stories about the sea. At the dock, the workers are carrying small items that cannot be lifted by human power, so they use the mechanical creations of the True Lord of Exorcism and Removal of Obstacles.
On this day, Liyue Harbor welcomed another golden-haired traveler, but he was not wearing a red coat or a red hat, nor did he have elf ears. Instead, he was followed by a magical white floating creature.
When they passed the security check in front of the protective shield, they were all shocked. They never imagined that the neighbor of the free city-state was such a powerful and prosperous capital, which was completely different from Mond.
Walking on the streets of Liyue, the two were overwhelmed by the dazzling array of items. They looked like "country people coming to the city". They had no intention of discriminating, but just looked around frequently.
The small, delicate white floating object suddenly said, "Kong, this is Liyue Harbor. To find the Rock God, you need to go to the local Summoning Immortals Conference. This is the only chance in a year for the Rock God to appear."
"Thanks to the street singer for reminding us, otherwise we might have missed this year's Seven Stars Invitation to the Immortals Conference."
The blond boy named Sora asked in a gentle voice, "Does Paimon know the exact time?"
Paimon scratched his head and said uncertainly, "Maybe today, or maybe tomorrow, but since we are in Liyue, let's go ask the locals."
"Oh, by the way, about the Rock God Morax," Paimon waved his hand, popularizing the knowledge of the new area to the blond traveler, "Did you know? The Morax we are using now is said to have been created by this god."
"But if someone in Liyue calls the Rock God like this, he will be considered a rude foreigner, because Liyue is a country of etiquette, and people have a certain respect for unknown beings, so they will call him by his honorific title."
"The Rock God's honorific title is Rock King Emperor. We should use this title more often! Look, that man in black over there, he looks quite friendly and easy-going. Let's go ask him!"
At this time, the man in black they were talking about was strolling around Liyue Harbor with his child. Qiqi didn't come with them because she wanted to stay in the medicine house. There were only two beautiful women around Mo Ran, both with frosty hair and slim figures.
"Come to think of it, why did Xiao Ningguang suddenly want to take an old man like me and Shen He for a walk? Are you not busy with work?" Mo Ran clasped his hands in his wide sleeves, like an ordinary citizen.
Ningguang said slowly, "This time, we are going to talk about how to exclude the stones created by the owner of the Rock Elemental God's Eye from the ore tax, so naturally we have to come and conduct a field investigation."
Mo Ran mercilessly pointed out: "Actually, you just want to go out and have fun. Do you really think I'm old? Haha, if people see you standing there, who would dare to cheat?"
"That's why I brought you and Miss Shen He with me. You guys go to the stone shop to check. Others will think that Boss Mo has also started to fall in love with jade. Business is not a taboo. This will easily reveal your true intentions."
Mo Ran listened to Ning Guang's serious nonsense and curled his lips. What do you mean by businessmen should not be afraid of anything? The conflicts of interest between businessmen are the most complicated things. If this kid wants to go out and play, then just say so. Why do all this? Are you afraid that he and Shen He will laugh at you?
Shen He whispered a few words to his sister. Ningguang smiled and nodded, then left with lotus steps. "Grandpa, let's split up. You take my little sister with you, and I'll go on my own. See you at home tonight."
Mo Ran smiled at his own disciples, waved his hand unhappily at Ning Guang's back, and said with a smile: "Go ahead."
Turning around, he caught a glimpse of a man and an unknown entity walking towards him. They were characters he was very familiar with before, or they could be considered him, the blond traveler and the white-haired guide.
Paimeng waved his hand and asked, "Hello, is the Immortal Canon Conference held today?"
Mo Ran came back to his senses from his nostalgia and said, "It is indeed today. The Seven Stars are inviting the Immortals to discuss the matter... Wait a minute, Ningguang just ran out. She won't miss it, will she?"
Shen He said considerately: "I'm going to go find my sister. Don't worry, dad, just go shopping. Nothing will be a problem." As soon as she finished her words, only a frosty figure was left, and she walked away.
Paimon murmured, "What a hardworking country this is." Kong nodded without hesitation. When he first came to Liyue, he felt the difference between this commercial port and Mondstadt. The people here were very responsible and basically didn't bother others.
Mo Ran asked knowingly, "You two are not from Liyue, right? Did you come to Liyue Harbor specifically to ask for the Immortal Canon's discussion?"
"Yes!" Paimon nodded, pointed at the blond boy, and said, "He wants to see the Rock God, looking for... He has a question to ask, but we don't know anything about asking the Immortal Dianyi. Could you please introduce it to us?"
The blond boy followed suit: "Excuse me, please tell us, it's very important to me."
Mo Ran smiled and said, "It's not a big deal. If you want to hear it, let's talk while we walk. The Immortal Canon Conference is about to begin."
"Thank you." Paimon patted Yima Pingchuan's body and introduced: "My name is Paimon and I'm his guide. His name is Kong. We came from Mondstadt."
Mo Ran smiled and said, "My name is Mo Ran, and I'm a businessman."
He looked sentimental. "Mondstadt, it's a free city-state, full of poetry and wine, some reckless speeches, and rare beauties. It can be said to be a city with both good and bad reputations."
"But Mondstadt is a country ruled by no gods. When you come to Liyue, you should experience the history of walking with gods."
"Just as Mondstadt is a free city-state, Liyue values contracts, and commerce and trade are prosperous. Someone once said that a ship built for circulation will eventually sail into a harbor, so Liyue is the place where all wealth is deposited."
"That's true. Liyue is now the most prosperous country among the seven nations, with the title of the most prosperous city. Moreover, this historic commercial port is impregnable and cannot be broken into by ordinary people."
"This is not because I am boasting as a Liyue person, but it is the truth. The Immortal Talks you two want to watch are held every year. The Emperor will give a divine oracle at that time to promote the development of the next year."
"Like a few years ago, we respectfully invited... well... I can't really say we invited, anyway, it was Yuheng, one of the Seven Stars of Liyue, who proposed the concept of human rule, hoping to end the divine rule of Liyue that had lasted for thousands of years."
The blond boy looked puzzled as he looked at the 'emergency food' and guide he had caught. "What are the Seven Stars of Liyue and the Yuheng Star?"
Paimeng shook his feet in the air and said proudly: "Hehe, I know this. The Liyue Seven Stars are the big businessmen of seven forces and the actual managers of Liyue Harbor."
"That's not the case, at least not now." Mo Ran explained, "The ruler of Liyue has been the Emperor since the establishment of Liyue Harbor."
"Compared to Mondstadt's previous years and the recent dragon disaster, the Wind God did not show up the previous time. I am not sure about this time, but Liyue has always been protected by the Emperor and the immortal Yakshas."
Paimeng let out a long exclamation, "Are all the merchants in Liyue so familiar with the affairs of various countries? Why do I feel like you, Mo Ran, seem to know everything?"
Sora was no longer speechless, "It seems like you've been to Mondstadt before, and you seem very familiar with the place."
Mo Ran had a purpose in mind, and asked, "Have you two heard of my name in Mond?"
Paimon shook his head again and said, "No, we haven't heard of him." Kong also shook his head. He also had never heard of such a person in Mond because no one had ever mentioned him.
Mo Ran felt relieved and said, "You haven't heard of it. I'm just an ordinary businessman who pays more attention to the business trends of other countries. I also attach great importance to the oracle given by the Emperor at the Immortal Canon Conference."
"For example, last year's 17 oracles caused a lot of merchants in Liyue to bleed heavily. Fortunately, my small business was not among them, otherwise you two might not see me asking for the Immortal Canon's consultation today."
Paimon said: "This is really a very professional business field!"
Mo Ran laughed and said, "Keeping an eye on developments is one of the charms of Liyue Harbor! The Emperor is the oldest of the Seven Gods. I have always believed in his vision."
"If you're one step ahead, you might be able to earn more Mora. Speed is of the essence in war, and business is no exception."
"Earn Mora!" Paimon's eyes seemed to sparkle with stars, and he said in surprise: "Then let's go quickly!"
"Slow down. Liyue is full of streets and alleys. If you get lost by accident, it will be difficult to find you in a short time." Mo Ran warned.