Fishing boats kept passing by the North Pier of Liyue, ripples were rippling on the water, and a few sparrows with their wings spread rested on the branches.
Along the newly built river bank, people can freely access the rows of shopping streets on both sides of the market. There are many stalls and teahouses built with colorful sheds on the streets. Various lanterns are hung on the signboards. The leisurely scene is full of human fireworks. gas.
Only the break between the north and south Liyue Port, without any buildings at all, proves that the port has been devastated by demon-level power.
At this time, Traveler, Paimon and Famas also returned from Salt of the Earth, and hurried to the Hall of Purity to ask Zhongli about the seal, but were stopped by the ferryman sister wearing a dark brown uniform at the door of the store.
"You three, please stay. Hall Master Hu is out for business and the hall is temporarily closed."
The ferryman's voice was cold, vaguely filled with fatigue and dissatisfaction.
According to Liyue customs, people generally avoid talking to the children of the deceased. Even when working, out of respect for the ancient tradition and the deceased, the ceremonial attendants complete their work as quietly as possible and leave the ashes. The niche leaves.
But since Famas used his divine power to resurrect the dead, the matters of life and death that were originally tabooed by the common people no longer seem to be mysterious, and there are many people in front of the Hall of Rebirth who are looking for information.
Unable to bear the disturbance, Zhongli hid early, and Hall Master Hu stayed away all night, leaving the ferryman who was supposed to be on night shift to deal with the common people, seven-star informants and foreign scholars who came to inquire alone.
The ferryman sister, who had not yet woken up, was naturally not in a good mood, and stopped little Paimon who was trying to break into the hall with a cold face.
"Eh? Zhongli isn't here either?"
Paimon asked awkwardly with his hands behind his back. Miss Yiguan also gritted her teeth in annoyance and sighed softly before responding.
"No, Mr. Keqing left early in the morning, saying he was going to visit friends at Zhutian Fang."
The traveler blinked and turned to look at Famas beside him.
It's a rare thing that Zhongli doesn't wander around the streets of Liyue Port. Although the free-loading Yanwang Emperor has resigned, he still maintains his deep love for Liyue Port. Patrolling the streets every day is a routine, almost in all weathers. Unobstructed.
If something goes wrong, there must be a monster, not to mention that the Pearl Boat in the ferry port seems to be the place where the contact person of Yinyuan Hall is located.
The traveler pondered for a moment, thanked the hostess in front of him, and then hurriedly pulled Paimon and Famas towards the dock.
Although she had never heard of the place name Zhutianfang, since it was called Chuanfang, as long as it had not been damaged in the war some time ago, it would probably be docked near the only remaining south pier in Liyue.
The pier was bustling with people, and the golden sea was filled with ships from all over the world. There were merchant ships traveling from all over the world, and there were also boats used by the rich to enjoy themselves. Although it was noon, you could still hear operatic tunes coming from far away. , melodious and sweet.
The seaport city that was once home to thousands of merchants is once again showing its vitality.
However, Yingmei and Paimon came to the bustling South Pier and stood by the embankment of the shipyard adjacent to the sea, looking around, but they could not find the boat that Miss Ninglan had mentioned.
"Famas, do you know where Pearl Boat is?"
Travelers can only ask Famas who is standing on the stone pier at the entrance of the shipyard.
"Of course I know, Nuo...this is for you."
The boy was bored and kicked the stone ball under the talons of the base of the Suanni statue. He took out a book with the words "Lending from Wanwen Collection" from his arms and handed it to the traveler under the stone statue.
"...The Pearl-Mother-in-Law Appreciation Record?"
Paimon curiously approached the traveler and read out the name of the pale pink book.
"Exquisite charms, graceful smiles and soft songs are all there for you to choose. People's clouds and rivers are charming with pearls in their arms. May you be able to flow water with your pearls in your arms, and live up to the gentleness of pearls and the softness of the bright moon..."
"The names of the boat flowers in this painting are as follows: Qiongjiu, Xiuyu, Linli, Yaochai, Zhiyu..."
Little Paimon foolishly muttered what seemed to be the name of a flower, but combined with the pretentious illustrations of the girl in the book, the originally ordinary words suddenly took on a different meaning.
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Before little Paimon could finish reading, the well-informed traveler quickly closed the page and looked up at the pedestrians around him, for fear that someone would notice what happened here.
Yingmei walked up to Famas with slightly red cheeks, tried her best to lower her voice, gritted her teeth and asked the boy with a smirk on his face:
"Then... isn't this the place that people in Liyue often say is the place where you can find flowers and ask willows..."
Outside the South Pier of Liyue Port, there is a painted boat named "Pearl Mother". It has multiple buildings and pavilions, is luxuriously decorated, has a long oar at the stern, and the slipway is surrounded by brocade and decorated with long strips of bright yellow, orange and orange silk.
Zhu Tian Fang is a place where people can forget all their worries and sorrows. Liyue Qixing has already acquiesced in the existence of this place. On Zhu Tian Fang, all you need to do is relax and have fun.
The guests on this ship were intoxicated and indulged in pleasure. Most of them were dignitaries who were poor in spirit and relied on material enjoyment to fill their lives. This extravagant atmosphere also made Zhutian Fang famous and became the "Fireworks" among the people of Liyue. land.
However, although Zhutianfang's reputation in Liyue is somewhat unpopular, in the final analysis, it is just that, it just has more maids to entertain guests, and its essence is still an inn.
"That's right! Zhutianfang is the legendary brothel!"
But Famas had no intention of explaining at all, and followed the traveler's train of thought without hesitation. At this time, Paimon, who had reacted, also covered his face with his small hands, and looked at the stunned Yingmei through his fingers. .
"I didn't expect that Zhongli, who is usually so serious... actually likes to visit places like that?"
"Also, Famas, where did you get this book from?"
The books collected by Wanwen Collection had long been turned into cokes in the war started by Famas. After this blow, Ji Fang, the owner of the study, was depressed for several days, and then began to find ways to recover the books that had been borrowed but not returned. The Adventurers Association offers a reward for the book, determined to restore the Wanwen Collection House to its former glory.
Naturally, the "Pearl and Mother Fang Appreciation Record" in the hands of the traveler was also brought by Famas from various adventurer camps.
"Kacha!"
Hearing Paimon's complaints, the young man pointed to the sea not far from the shipyard. He was about to explain the location of the Pearl Boat, but unexpectedly, the stone ball he stepped on suddenly split into two, causing him to stagger and almost fall. base.
"Pfft..."
A smile appeared on the traveler's lips, but when Famas jumped off the pedestal and Yingmei saw the warning plaque next to the Suanni stone statue, the smile suddenly disappeared.
"The stone ball under Suanni is cracked and fragile. Do not kick it... Anyone who damages it will be fined five hundred thousand molars."
The penniless Famas was the first to react and quickly ran down the shipyard stairs towards the freight trestle on the seaside of the South Pier.
The traveler was stunned for a moment, then grabbed Paimon and chased Famas.
But before Yingmei and Paimon ran far away, they heard the owl manager's cursing voice coming from behind:
"What bastard who doesn't know the heights of heaven and earth defeated the Feng Shui bureau at the dock!"
"Where is the Qianyan Army guarding here? They are simply derelict in their duties..."
