There was a lot of traffic and a lot of people.
Starting from the rising smoke in the early morning, Liyue Harbor will be lively until sunset, with stars hanging over the plains.
But prosperity is fleeting, and this dream-like prosperous scene was shattered in an instant.
The strong wind was twisting and howling, the sound of rain became louder and louder, the fragile branches of the trees were broken to the ground by the raindrops, and the small animals living in the port were frightened and fled in all directions.
It was not only the immortals in the Qunyu Pavilion who heard the mournful roar of Lord Qing Liuyun Jiefeng, but also Zhongli who had just tidied up his room in the Hall of Rebirth.
The Jinbo man casually leaned against the window and looked out. The wind and rain hit the Hall of Purity, but the entrance remained motionless.
Zhong Li didn't know what he was thinking of. His face seemed to be covered with a heavy haze, and it looked a little pale against the background of the short black hair blown by the strong wind.
"In the end..."
The emperor's face was still unfathomably calm, but the palms behind his back clenched involuntarily, and then loosened in numbness, leaving deep fingerprints.
The sky in the north of Tianheng Mountain is hazy red like morning glow, almost dripping with blood, and the low clouds are stained with different shades of ink, showing a trend of decline.
The scene above Guyun Pavilion is completely opposite to that in the north. Snowflakes are slowly falling down like goose feathers, dancing in the mist.
The cold wind howled through every corner of the port, and the biting snow was reminiscent of the winter country in the far north, where there was also such heavy snow and such cold nights.
But the warriors of the solstice will light bonfires in this bitterly cold place, bringing every trace of warmth in the dark night.
However, Dadalia, who is now hiding in the shadows and running away in embarrassment, obviously does not receive such treatment.
The streets were full of Qianyan troops patrolling and mobilizing guards, observing any suspicious objects with hawk-like eyes.
A large amount of medical supplies and elemental explosives were transported to the front line of Tianheng Mountain. The wounded who fought the monsters on the South Pier were moved to the temporary warehouse of the General Affairs Department for treatment.
Dadalia, who returned from the Golden House, hid under the ditch on Feiyun Slope, with the quiet Hall of Rebirth above her head.
Even the General Affairs Department, which is responsible for the evacuation of the wounded, will not easily send injured soldiers to the place where the funeral is planned for treatment.
Dadalia pulled off the bloody lapel on his uniform that symbolized his identity as an executive officer, and bandaged the wound.
He had just fought with the traveler from Mondstadt, and spent his strength to activate the Absolute Barrier to release the Demon God. Dadalia, who was injured but could not find the Heart of God, was now in a panic.
The heavy rain failed to wash away the blood stains on his body. After turning on the Demon King's Arms, Dadalia was exhausted. Fortunately, the wounds burned by the flames did not bleed much, which was a blessing in misfortune.
"I wonder if it's too late to reserve a coffin for the Hall of Purity now?"
Dadalia shrugged and laughed at himself, squinting and leaning against the damp stone wall to rest, preparing to sneak into the Hall of Rebirth when the patrolling Qianyan Army relaxed their vigilance, and find a room to treat their wounds.
He released the Whirlpool Demon God. If Mr. Zhongli knew the truth of the matter, he would probably not interact with him again, right?
However, the Fool Executives are inherently lonely, and even their colleagues cannot trust each other with their lives.
The sound of calling and carrying came from above, waking Dadalia from his nap. Looking at the blood-red and frost-white sky above his head, he knew that the plan to release the Whirlpool Demon God had gone wrong.
Fortunately, there is still that arrogant and scheming woman in charge of the Beiguo Bank, so the plan of the Fools to attack Qunyu Pavilion is going on as usual.
The young executive shrank into the shadows again and completely hid in a corner where the wind and snow could not reach him. The strong wind mixed with the rain and snow hit his body, causing a slight sting. Dadalia just stared at the distance and was sent away. The wounded from Qianyan Army arrived.
This Qianyan Army soldier's entire chest was penetrated by some kind of monster, and the chain armor protecting his chest was torn, and some of his organs were exposed. It might be possible to save him with the medical technology of the Executive Officer [Doctor] of Fools, but in Liyue, there is no need. The diagnosis tells you that the person is no longer alive.
But he still clung to the people around him and never let go, as if he thought that as long as the doctor was by his side, life would never leave him.
"Let me live a few more days... I also have a daughter named Xiaoliu, who lives in Qingce Village..."
After a while, the man vomited blood from his mouth and fell silent. The medical staff of the General Affairs Department temporarily placed him at the entrance of the Hall of Rebirth. It was not necessary to think about the other person's ending.
The General Affairs Department personnel who came and went sighed and left. The Qianyan Army patrolled elsewhere. Dadalia climbed up the stone wall beside the canal, turned over and came to the door of the Hall of Purity, slipped into the lobby along the window lattice, and closed the window sash skillfully.
Everything in the hall was as usual, no different from the last time Dadalia was thrown into it by Famas.
The wind, snow and the burning smell of blood are blocked out of the window. The elegant sandalwood floats. The mahogany furniture and dried plum blossoms complement each other. The dripping umbrella is placed by Zhongli on the edge of the door. The dragon head sculpture stares at the door, as if warning. Come and offend Xiaoxiao.
The undisguised footsteps immediately attracted Zhongli's attention on the second floor. He could tell the identity of the person just by listening to the sound.
"Mr. Zhongli, are you there? I see your umbrella hanging on the edge of the hall."
Dadalia climbed up to the room on the second floor with ease, her voice sounding a little weaker than usual.
"Your Excellency, long time no see."
"Have you ever gotten what you asked for from the Golden House?"
The door facing the south pier was pushed open, and Zhongli stepped out. He did not blame Dadalia for his rash intrusion, and his tone was no different from usual.
"Hahaha... don't mention it, you won't get anything."
"There was an invasion of monsters at the port. I... accidentally got hurt. I want to borrow the guest room in the Hall of Rebirth."
Dadalia awkwardly held his injured arm behind his back, grinning as if nothing happened, showing his signature hearty smile, but unexpectedly the wound was affected and he coughed several times.
"Really? What kind of monster is it that can injure the powerful Fool Executive?"
Zhong Liyi pointedly held his chin and thought, causing cold sweat to break out on Dadalia's forehead.
Seeing the other party's nervous look, Zhongli sighed softly and waved his hand.
"The guest room is not locked, the hot water is in the woodshed, and the Gossei Hall is a burial place. Although a small amount of emergency medicine is available, it has been requisitioned by the Beiying Qianyan Army."
"I happen to have something to leave. Your Excellency, please wait a moment and I will retrieve the medicine."
Zhongli's gaze seemed to pass by Dadalia, looking at the soldiers fighting bloody battles outside Heng Mountain in Beitian. Except that the golden light in his pupils was not as rich as before, his indifference and calmness were the same as before.
"Liyue Port is in such chaos, but Mr. Zhongli wants to leave the Rebirth Hall?"
Dadalia stared at the guest in front of him strangely.
Zhongli is not an ordinary person, and he should not be injured in this disaster, but nothing is guaranteed.
"No problem."
"My lord, please do as you please, but please do not enter my room."
There is a protective formation left by Zhongli in Hutao's boudoir, which can protect her opponent, but it seems that the balm in her room has not been cleaned yet.
After a few brief explanations, Zhongli pushed open the main door of the Hall of Purity before Dadalia could respond.
The smell of rust and humid water vapor hit me, and the sky in Liyue, which should have been autumn, strangely started to fall with sleet and snow.
When the emperor left the Hall of Rebirth and looked up, the red clouds in the sky were darker in color, and even the occasional flash of green light was helpless.
"In the end, Yixiao...the grudges from thousands of years ago should indeed be settled properly."
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