Chapter 475

After exchanging pleasantries, Anqi, with a blank expression, asked the two of them to sit down as well.

This is really getting out of hand. They didn't even actively guide anything.

Then, Anqi's lips curled up slightly. Although it wasn't part of the plan, it was still quite interesting. You rarely see all three of them at once while shopping normally; they're all high-ranking and very busy people. It's definitely worth it.

Ganyu chose a nice private room. Outside the window was the antique scenery of Liyue Harbor, and inside was the aroma of Liyue cuisine, as well as a series of beautiful and appetizing dishes.

Anqi enjoyed her lunch in a pleasant mood.

"Please reserve the private room; I have other guests."

"Yes, Miss Anqi."

Ganyu agreed with a smile, but didn't ask any further questions.

Knowing that the Emperor was entertaining guests, the three who had come to pay their respects to the deity naturally took their leave.

As they were leaving, they bumped into Zhongli and Ping'er as they entered.

"Having met Gechen Langshi Zhenjun, I knew you would come. And who is this gentleman?"

Ganyu smiled and greeted Gechen Langshi Zhenjun with an expression of expectation, then looked at Zhongli with a slightly puzzled look.

'Sir, whom I've never seen before, are you a new incarnation of some True Lord? Or perhaps a friend that the True Lords and the Emperor made in the marketplace?'

Ganyu was unaware of the details. But since the "Emperor" was waiting inside, she wasn't in a hurry to ask.

"Please come in, both of you. Miss Anqi has been waiting for quite some time."

Ganyu smiled.

Zhongli and Ping'er exchanged a puzzled look.

Then, Zhongli vaguely understood something and nodded very gently to Ganyu.

"Thank you, you've worked hard."

Zhongli suppressed the urge to reach out and pat the little Qilin's head, and started walking towards the private room.

Gechen Langshi Zhenjun followed closely behind. However, as she passed Ganyu, she realized what had happened and gave Ganyu a look that was hard to describe.

Ganyu watched the two walk towards the private room, tilting her head slightly.

"What does Gechen Langshi Zhenjun mean by that? Is there something I haven't done well enough?"

Then, she explained to the two curious Seven Stars:

"You two should have heard of the music teacher whom the neighbors call Sister Ping'er, and perhaps you've already guessed that she's a reclusive immortal living in Liyue Harbor. It's good that you know this; just don't disturb her too much and disrupt her peaceful cultivation. As for that gentleman... he looks a bit like Mr. Zhongli, whom I've recently heard about. I don't know him either. In short, he's either an immortal or a highly skilled person from the common people whom the Emperor knows. For the Emperor to wait for him, he must have something extraordinary about him; just remember to show him respect in the future."

Keqing and Ningguang listened thoughtfully. When it came to the level of Emperors and Immortals, the Seven Stars were not much different from ordinary people; they were extremely interested but only had a superficial understanding.

The three chatted as they walked away.

On the other side, Zhongli and Ping'er sat upright opposite Anqi.

"Hmph~~"

As Anqi sipped her tea, the conspicuous dragon horns and tail were clearly visible to Zhongli and Ping'er.

Both of them had a slight shrunken in the pupils, but maintained a calm expression.

"You have come from afar, and I apologize for my neglect. Ganyu and Seven Stars are still young and do not recognize you. Please forgive us if our hospitality has been inappropriate."

"There's nothing wrong with it, you're just being too tense. I've already said I'm not interested in Liyue, I just happened to be staying here."

"What is merely a coincidence for you is a momentous event for Liyue. We have no choice but to do this, and we hope you will understand."

"Let me be frank, I'm not interested in you. But I am quite interested in where that Salt King is going. So could you pass on a message for me?"

Anqi had already shopped around, eaten her fill, and seen all the beautiful people of Liyue. She then stated her purpose directly.

Zhongli and Ping'er were shocked.

Zhongli, in particular, felt as if a heavy boulder was pressing down on his heart.

'She even knows the Salt King's whereabouts... no, I should say she even knows about the World Tree? A being capable of destroying the world, she's certainly not someone to be trifled with.'