The masonry structures on both sides of the stone gate were built up along the mountain, forming a wooden plank road for transporting mine carts and for miners to walk, connecting the mountain to form a fortress capable of both offense and defense.
The setting sun is like a fire, and the rice fields outside Dihuazhou are glowing with water-like tender green under the breeze, and the criss-crossing ridges of the fields mark a tic-tac-toe among the green buds.
There is a circular turntable where the fields and the river meet. It uses the current in the river to guide the river water into the field canals. Paimon read in Teywat Travel Notes that this kind of wooden disk is called a waterwheel by the Liyue people, which is the dust wheel. The invention of God’s final death.
In ancient times, "Dihuazhou" was also an area under the jurisdiction of the Dust God. Although its mineral resources were not as abundant as those of Tianqiu Valley and Liyue Port, its population was not as numerous and strong as the tribes ruled by [Rock King] Morax in the south. But life here is prosperous and stable.
People will not be frightened by the cruelty of the Demon God's war, lest today's peace be precarious, nor will they endure heavy labor under the rule of the Dust God.
But the peace in Guiliji was eventually polluted by the war. The ancient streets, markets, and fields were all submerged in the karmic residue left after the death of the devil. The once prosperous Dihuazhou was no longer suitable for human habitation.
However, the little foxes and wild sparrows here are very beautiful, with shiny coats. I heard that these bad guys stole a lot of the offerings made by the Liyue people to the Rock God. If they are hunted and roasted, they will have a fruity flavor, right?
"By the way, Famas...why did that guy named Dainsreib run away when he saw you?"
If you want to get to the Salt of the Earth, you still need to cross a section of tidal flats flooded by rivers.
Paimon lay on the traveler's head, recalling what he saw on the Liyue Pier, and suddenly curiously asked the boy next to him.
“Because after the failure of the war against the laws of heaven, the one-eyed king of Kanria, Yin Erming, betrayed the [Golden Alliance], withdrew all troops and aid on the surface, and even stole supplies and research products that originally belonged to Munata. "
"Shouldn't a loyal dog owned by a traitor run away when he sees me?"
Famas sneered and shook his head, much to the surprise of the traveler and Paimon.
"Eh? But you don't...have the same ideal, why...?"
The little mascot blinked and stammered in response, seemingly unable to understand what Kanrea's intention was.
Obviously when he was at the Northland Bank, Famas had sworn that everyone was striving for the same ideal, but why did Kanrea make the decision to abandon the Golden Alliance?
"Because Kanria is the pride of mankind and a country without gods."
"The elderly Yin Erming and some upper-class nobles believe that it is unacceptable for Kanria, as the pride of mankind, to form an alliance with the gods."
"No matter how much I love humans, I am still a demon god descending from the sky. Munata is also a country ruled by gods."
"Besides, we failed. The loser never has the right to choose."
Famas's red eyes were full of ridicule towards the one-eyed regent and the decadent nobles, and finally turned into deep helplessness.
After the defeat of Munata, the situation was in chaos. Countless people tried to suck blood and flesh from the behemoth of the Ancient War Country. There were also many former allies who were busy breaking away from Munata, trying to avoid the curse of heaven.
"If humans don't agree with me, Tianli and the other six earthly rulers will also call me a rebel god..."
"So, which camp do you think I belong to? And what is the purpose of everything I do?"
Famas shook his head and smiled bitterly. The three of them had now reached the end of the tidal flat. The fields and houses were all here. The river crossed the plain, and the vast water spread out from here into the distance.
Upon hearing Famas' dejected question, the traveler and Paimon stopped at the same time.
Yingmei turned around and stared at Famas with her amber childlike eyes, but she didn't know how to comfort the young man in front of her.
"Those who hold wages for the people should not be allowed to die in the wind and snow; those who make a living for the people should not be allowed to die in silence."
"If good people don't end well...then how can evil people be even worse?"
At the critical moment, Xiaopai's conclusive voice sounded.
Famas and the traveler turned their heads at the same time, looking at this emergency food that usually only showed cuteness with surprised eyes. However, they found that Paimon was holding a book he found from nowhere in his hand and was reading out the words on it word by word. .
"This is recorded in the Teyvat Tour Guide."
"Hey~ I am the best guide in Teyvat Continent!"
Seeing the surprised expression on the traveler's face, Paimeng proudly raised the ancient book in his hand and held his head high to show off to the traveler.
Famas glanced meaningfully at the stupid little follower behind the traveler, but did not respond.
Fog often occurs in Dihuazhou, and when it is the thickest, it is difficult to see your fingers.
But the three of them did not catch up with the thick fog. There were many beautiful shells scattered on the river beach. Following the looming rocks in the water, the travelers and others finally came to the land covered with snow-white salt flowers.
The fallen salt lamps, only half-broken walls and wildly growing shrubs prove that no one has set foot here for a long time. Many ancient city walls are still surrounded by thick trees, and the dense branches and leaves almost cover the adventurer camp under the canopy. Totally covered.
A huge circular ruin stands in the center of the tributary of the Bishui River. The circular seal emitting a faint blue light blocks the intersection, and the inscriptions on it are constantly rising and falling.
"Zhongli said that the salt in the earth was once the place where the people of the Salt God lived."
"So... valuable cultural relics should be everywhere, right?"
Paimon looked around happily, while the traveler skillfully opened his elemental vision and observed whether there were any radiant mechanical objects around him.
The huge ring-shaped seal in front of me obviously needs to be lifted by touching some kind of mechanism.
"Under the protection of Heulia, the Demon God of Salt, her people did enjoy a prosperous life for a period of time."
"But there are countless scavengers and treasure-thief groups visiting here, so there shouldn't be many valuable things left in the wild."
"But there may be tributes sent by the followers of the Salt God here. If you look carefully, there might be some fresh ones. Paimon can secretly take some to eat.
Famas stepped onto the high-rise foundations and mercilessly attacked Paimon's enthusiasm for finding the treasure.
"Ugh... you damn stinking guarantee guy!"
"How could I do such a thing!"
Paimon rolled his eyes at the young man angrily and stamped his feet in the air with his small fists.
The land of Salt of the Earth is full of hexagonal columnar structures formed by the aggregation of rock elements. When viewed from the air, it will give people an illusion, as if these rock pillars were carefully arranged in advance to form a unique pattern.
An angry Paimon crossed his arms and flew over the ruins of the circle. He found a moss-covered stone tablet directly in front of the seal. He then wandered to the ruins and read out the inscription recorded on it.
"Respectfully seal the traces in the salt, can't you open it if you don't have a chance?"
"What, who would leave a seal in a place like this!"
Paimon couldn't help but complain, and the traveler looked at Famas who had a disdainful look on his face, and already guessed who was the person who placed the seal on the Salt of the Earth.
"It's not easy to have no destiny... What I'm best at is creating destiny out of thin air!"
Famas sneered, pulled out the spear of evil fire out of thin air, and plunged it directly into the seal in the center of the ruins.
