Chapter 432: Chapter 432
Before I knew it, it had been so long since I came to Teyvat.
The Moon Festival is a festival that has been celebrated for years with crispy rice. With a murmur in his heart, Takumi stopped thinking about it. After the Moon Festival, it would be the Lantern Rite. The weather was starting to turn cold.
"Over at Qingce Village, the grain should be harvested. You have been keeping an eye on it, right? How's it going?"
Takumi poured himself a cup of tea and then chatted with Shenhe about it. After Shenhe sent out a lot of information, she said:
"There is indeed news from there. This year is also a year of great harvest. The seeds that Miss Sucrose researched are very effective. They didn't cause any issues when planted."
Shenhe informed Takumi of what she knew. Things were going well over there. Takumi nodded in appreciation.
"Really not bad!"
It seemed that food imports could be reduced again this year. The two sat in the room and continued chatting about it.
Meanwhile, Zhongli and Azhdaha finally arrived at Guili Plains. Looking at the place before him, Azhdaha was slightly taken aback. Had this place grown so much?
Looking at the tall buildings and the bustling vehicles, the corner of Azhdaha's mouth slightly raised. It was truly remarkable. And these transformations seemed to be made possible by the one who had treated him. Incredible!
As they returned, Zhongli had already revealed Takumi's identity. A visitor from another world and now the leading figure of Liyue. Many of the changes in Liyue were carried out under Takumi's leadership. There was no denying it—Takumi was an exceptional person.
"Let's go. I've already contacted Guizhong. And that drunk next door is there too. Let's go meet our old friends together."
After speaking, Zhongli led Azhdaha towards Diona's tavern. Azhdaha simply followed behind. The two walked slowly toward the tavern, one after the other, as if they were admiring something.
A girl passing by occasionally saw Zhongli leading a tall, strong man. She was surprised. Who was Zhongli taking with him? This person was Hu Tao. She had just returned from overseeing a burial and was about to eat when she noticed Zhongli.
With a twinkle in her eyes, Hu Tao didn't intend to catch up. Instead, she turned around and walked towards the General Affairs Department. She would just ask Takumi. That guy Takumi must know. Maybe this was another adeptus?
She already knew that Zhongli was Morax. Anyone who stayed by Zhongli's side definitely wasn't ordinary. Well, except for Childe. He was just a walking wallet!
Hu Tao arrived at the General Affairs Department without trouble. She barged straight into Takumi's office without knocking. As soon as she entered, she saw Takumi placing a ring on Shenhe's finger.
"Are you proposing?!"
Seeing this scene, Hu Tao subconsciously blurted out. Shenhe, noticing someone had entered, hastily withdrew her hand. When she saw it was Hu Tao, Takumi was speechless.
"This is not a proposal. It's just a spatial storage ring for Shenhe."
"It's dinner time. Why did you come here? If you're looking for food, I don't have any here. Just order takeout, I just ordered some too. If you order now, they might deliver together."
Takumi looked at Hu Tao with confusion. Why had she suddenly appeared?
Hu Tao felt a bit relieved when she heard Takumi say it wasn't a marriage proposal.
"Hehe! I'm here to ask you something. I just saw Zhongli with a really strong-looking guy. Do you know who he is? With that physique, he could carry a coffin and move it. It's a pity he's not working at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor!"
Takumi looked at Hu Tao with a strange expression. Did she really want Azhdaha to carry coffins? If Zhongli heard this, he might call in experts immediately!
"Tell me, who is he? Is he an adeptus? I'm really curious!"
Hu Tao was most interested in gossip about Zhongli. After learning that her consultant was the Geo Archon, she had become very nosy about those around him. Now, she couldn't wait to know who that young man was.
Takumi glanced at Hu Tao. Curiosity was practically overflowing from her eyes. She looked like a detective eager for a case.
"The Dragon King, Azhdaha. Understand?"
Takumi didn't bother hiding it and directly revealed Azhdaha's identity.
Hu Tao's eyes widened instantly.
"Is it the one that Lord Morax personally subdued? The mighty Dragon King of Liyue?!"
"Gold and stone shattered into dust, mountains and rivers bowed to his power. Azhdaha, the dragon king who fought alongside Morax!"
She never expected it. That young man turned out to be Azhdaha.
The legend of the Dragon King Azhdaha was well known. Hu Tao naturally knew about it. It was said that The Chasm was once Azhdaha's lair. Because of his contributions, Liyue had grown rich and prosperous.
Takumi nodded.
"...Yes, that's him."
This time, Hu Tao was truly shocked. She sat down, took out her phone, and ordered takeout. Then she turned back to stare at Takumi. Immediately, she looked at Shenhe again and suddenly remembered—the spatial ring!
"Does that ring function like a Vision?"
Hu Tao's focus shifted instantly. Takumi was used to her erratic behavior.
"Do you want one too? I'll put it on your ring finger. You already wear so many rings, let me adjust the size properly."
Takumi said this with a serious tone, as if he really meant to resize it for her.
Hearing this, Hu Tao narrowed her plum blossom eyes at him.
"You don't actually like me, do you?"
Hu Tao vaguely recalled Takumi once saying he liked peaches. Did he mean her?
Of course, she understood the meaning of wearing a ring on the ring finger. Was Takumi proposing to her?
Shenhe also glanced over at this moment. She looked at both Takumi and Hu Tao before withdrawing her gaze. As the main partner, she would be generous!
Takumi rolled his eyes at Shenhe's calm reaction.
Then he turned back to Hu Tao and spoke calmly.
"You guess."
Hu Tao immediately pouted.
"Hmph! I won't guess! Just give me the ring and adjust the size properly!"
She didn't want to overthink it. It was boring!