Chapter 215

The next day!

Yujing Terrace!

Because of the Rite of Descension, Liyue had been bustling since almost half a month ago.

The Millelith guards were heavily fortified, guarding every key passage within Liyue City very thoroughly.

After all, the Geo Archon only formally descended once a year to issue orders and tasks for the coming year.

No amount of caution or care could be considered excessive.

So even though it was still early, people had been moving offerings and necessary altars back and forth on Yujing Terrace since last night.

Casual passersby were not allowed near, although the public would certainly come to admire the Geo Archon's demeanor later, holding the mentality of wanting to be touched by divine energy.

But for now, Yujing Terrace was under martial law, and it was feared that the public would only be allowed to enter when it opened.

For this reason, even those who usually came to burn incense and pray had to pause.

Located in the residence within Yujing Terrace.

Looking from the high pavilions and towers, Hearing Luo Li could see Yujing Terrace clearly.

He watched as the Millelith and attendants moved things bit by bit, proceeding according to the scale of past Rites of Descension.

It wasn't their first time, so they wouldn't be nervous and make mistakes.

"Master, the Archon will surely be very happy if he sees you later."

As Hearing Luo Li stared, Ganyu's expectant voice suddenly came from behind.

Because she had recognized him yesterday, he and Raiden Makoto's group naturally moved from the guest quarters to the villa where Ganyu lived.

She didn't usually rest in this place, which made it convenient for Hearing Luo Li and the others.

"Why, aren't you going to help?"

Hearing Luo Li joked: "Actually, you don't have to follow so closely; I won't disappear suddenly again."

Ganyu pouted and denied it: "No, the Archon's descent and such are being presided over by Lady Ningguang; there's no need for me to help."

Indeed, the ability of the Tianquan, Ningguang, was well known; she was steady enough that there would never be a situation like last year where the Yuheng questioned the Archon boldly at the Rite of Descension.

At that time, Keqing had spoken out, and it was truly shocking to see her explaining her ideals there.

If the Archon hadn't just laughed it off, those below wouldn't have known what to do.

Hearing Luo Li couldn't help but smile and didn't answer.

Ganyu was still imagining the scene of the Archon seeing Master later, not knowing that she had already seen him yesterday, and that a big surprise was coming her way.

"I was wondering where the two of you went; so you were here."

Raiden Makoto, who had come out of the villa pavilion, saw the master and apprentice at the railing at a glance.

Eula and Noelle followed behind.

"Today is the Rite of Descension, right? It's so lively."

Eula, who had changed into an ice-blue outfit, walked quickly to Hearing Luo Li's side and leaned over to look at Yujing Terrace.

It seemed she had an interest in such a solemn ceremony; after all, most of Mondstadt's festivals were the Windblume Festival and the Ludi Harpastum.

As for the descent of a god?

Don't even think about it; in five hundred years, not even a shadow of the Anemo Archon could be found.

Nowhere like the Geo Archon, who clocked in at a fixed time every year.

"If Miss Eula would like to later, you can go and observe the ceremony from up close." Ganyu took the initiative to extend an invitation.

Eula was a bit tempted.

It was indeed hard to justify not experiencing such a rare occasion.

Noelle wasn't as curious, but instead carried several cups of tea.

"Good morning, freshly brewed tea. Does everyone want full sugar, half sugar, or no sugar?"

The considerate little maid placed the tea set by the wooden table nearby, her demeanor and movements like a pure maid from the Middle Ages.

Eula waved her hand: "The usual."

Raiden Makoto echoed.

Only when Ganyu was stared at by her did she hurriedly refuse.