Nahida seemed to finally notice the expectant gazes of the crowd below and finally landed alongside Ei.
Miyashiro, seeing this, went up to meet them and, amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, shook Nahida's small hand.
Alhaitham, seeing this, looked at the Raiden Shogun beside him, wondering if he should also perform a handshake with the Raiden Shogun?
However, seeing the Raiden Shogun's "idle people stay away" expression, Alhaitham felt he didn't have enough face to make a deity look at him differently, so he had to give up the handshake and instead bowed in greeting.
Miyashiro: "Nahida, thank you for coming to attend my wedding."
Nahida smiled and said: "You are the great hero who saved Sumeru. Now that your happy event is approaching, naturally I had to come in person to show my support."
Alhaitham, watching Miyashiro and Nahida chatting happily and seeing their unusual relationship, combined with Miyashiro's previous actions and his suggestive words, felt a surge of unease in his heart.
If he were to truly step down from the position of Grand Sage, would the newly appointed Grand Sage be completely obedient to Lesser Lord Kusanali, or would they analyze things rationally?
Could it be that, through imperceptible infiltration, Sumeru might become a part of Inazuma? Thinking of this, Alhaitham felt a chill down his spine.
The welcoming ceremony soon came to an end. The Sumeru delegation had just undergone a long journey, so Inazuma had naturally already arranged nearby accommodation for them to rest.
When Nahida finally announced free time, Cyno and Collei ran out in a hurry like a gust of wind, not knowing what they were going to do. This scene left the accompanying Alhaitham stunned.
Subsequently, that sharp-tongued scholar A-Mao also left on his own, although the expression on his face as he left was quite tragic, as if he were cutting off his own arm.
And Nahida himself prepared to go and meet the two old seniors, the Geo Archon and the Anemo Archon, under Miyashiro's guidance.
The large Sumeru delegation was suddenly left with only Alhaitham, which gave him a feeling of being abandoned. However, Alhaitham was, after all, Alhaitham; he quickly adjusted his mindset, returned to the resting room, took out a book he had been reading recently, and started reading it by himself.
Meanwhile, on the top floor of Tenshukaku, a table of sumptuous delicacies had already been prepared, and Zhongli and Venti had been waiting there for a long time.
Zhongli, with first-class composure, looked calm and collected, picking up a cup of hot tea from time to time to take a sip. In contrast, the open-minded Venti was looking at the good wine and food on the table, swallowing his saliva from time to time. If it weren't for Zhongli staring at him, and to maintain some face in front of the juniors, Venti would have already started eating.
Just when Venti was restless looking at the fine wine on the table, a spatial fluctuation suddenly came from nearby. Venti, seeing this, hurriedly sat upright, pretending to be calm and composed.
The next moment, the figures of Miyashiro and Nahida appeared before them. Nahida, seeing the serious expressions of the two seniors in front of him, felt a bit nervous instead.
Nahida: "Greetings, Lord Morax and Lord Barbatos."
Zhongli took a look at Nahida's figure and muttered: "So alike."
Nahida asked with a puzzled face: "What?"
Zhongli coughed and said: "No, nothing. The God of Wisdom need not be so formal. I have already stepped down from my divine position and am no longer the Geo Archon of Liyue. My current identity is Zhongli, a consultant of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in Liyue. You may address me as Zhongli."
Venti, beside him, said bluntly: "Oh my, the old man's personality is just too rigid. Buer, you don't need to mind him. By the way, my current identity is the best bard in Mondstadt, Venti. Don't call me wrong; it would be very troublesome if others recognized me."
Nahida: "Then you two can just call me Nahida. I have actually already learned of your deeds from Irminsul."
Zhongli: "Oh, I neglected that. You are the incarnation of Irminsul and can know everything that happens in Teyvat through the ley lines. In this regard, it is somewhat similar to Lord Barbatos."
Venti: "Old man, you overestimate me. I can only get news from places where the wind blows. Like the Sea of Ash where there is no wind, I have no way of knowing the news there."
Nahida empathized: "Although I haven't been to the Sea of Ash personally, I don't like that place either. There is nothing there, just as empty as a Shroomboar's head."
Miyashiro teased from the side: "Alright, alright, since everyone knows each other's roots, let's not act like it's the first time we've met. Let's take our seats first. Today is a rare gathering of four Gods; we should celebrate properly."
Zhongli: "Where is the Shogun? The host has not arrived, how can we guests start the banquet early?"
Miyashiro smiled and said: "Ei is probably acting out a scene of 'deep mother-son affection' with someone right now. He told us not to wait for him. See, didn't he ask me to keep you company?"
Venti: "Oh my, since Miyashiro has said so, why are you still fussing, old man? As the Regent of Inazuma, he is naturally one of the masters of Inazuma. I can't wait any longer."
Having said that, Venti reached out to pick up the fine wine on the table and directly opened the seal. A rich aroma of wine permeated the air, making Venti extremely intoxicated and unable to wait to taste it.
Unexpectedly, the next moment, the jar of fine wine in Venti's hand disappeared and fell into Miyashiro's hands. Amidst Venti's puzzled expression, Miyashiro revealed a mischievous smile and said: "Hey, Lord Barbatos, as a senior of the first generation of the Seven, now that Nahida, a junior, has a request, shouldn't you help out?"
Venti looked at Nahida, carefully felt the aura around him, and then also revealed a mischievous smile: "Oh? If I don't help with this request, does that mean I won't get to drink this jar of fine wine?"
Miyashiro: "Of course not. It's just that I heard your loyal believer, Miss Barbara, also came to Inazuma recently. What do you think would happen if she found out that the Lord Barbatos she respects the most is singing at Kimura Restaurant to pay off debts because he has no Mora to pay for wine?"
Venti: "?! Miyashiro, this is too much, right? Sigh, clearly I am the weakest among the Seven, why do you all always want me to help?"
Miyashiro: "I guess only you believe that, right?"
Venti: "Fine, you want me to help Collei eliminate the god remains in her body, right? I agree."
Miyashiro: "Oh? I didn't say anything, but Lord Barbatos is already answering before I ask."
Venti: "The wind tells me the sequence of events."
Nahida said gratefully: "Mr. Venti, thank you."
Venti: "No need to be polite. It's all for one's own people. I understand that feeling. Let this be my greeting gift to you. Now, Miyashiro, can you fill my wine now?"
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