Paimon chimed in as well. "Right, right! You must know a lot about things connected to the moon back then."
"What a coincidence. My old friend and I were just discussing this. Have you heard of the Moonchase Rite?"
"I've heard of it."
"Long before the word 'Moonchase' became part of mortal festivities, Rex Lapis once attempted to awaken me. Thus came the Moonchase Rite.
The people of ancient Liyue imitated this rite, giving rise to some of the customs associated with Moonchase.
You blue madman, is this the Moonchase you seek?"
"Imitating an adeptal rite doesn't sound like something this old man would do.
This mortal world has fine wine and delicious food, verdant mountains and lovely waters. Wandering amid them, I often lose all track of time. I doubt I would have the inclination to keep watching the adepti.
Naturally, that is not the Moonchase I seek."
"Hmph. At least I can give you a definitive appraisal now. In the end, you're just another ordinary man who cannot escape the mortal world."
"Then what do we do? Are we going to lose our only lead?"
"Hmm..."
"Do you have any suggestions, Mr. Zhongli?"
"I have indeed heard of some customs related to the Moonchase Festival. In a time not too far removed from the present, Dihua Marsh also had some customs associated with the moon.
There, the people of Liyue who cherished ancient traditions liked to gather in the golden autumn, climbing to high places to admire the moon, drink wine, and compose poetry. They called these gatherings moon-viewing parties.
It is said that these moon-viewing parties were among the precursors of the Moonchase Festival. Perhaps they have something to do with the Moonchase this Mr. Lan seeks."
"That does sound like it has something to do with