Chapter 322: Jade Chamber! Climax of the Lantern Rite!

Just standing in the city and browsing the beautiful scenery would make one marvel at Liyue at this moment.

Compared to Inazuma, which is like a delicate little girl, Liyue appears more grand and solemn.

Mixed with the profound atmosphere of historical heritage, it makes the festivals of the two countries feel completely different.

Whether comparing from the scale or the complexity of personnel mobilization, one can relatively easily distinguish this point.

Being involved in the Lantern Rite five hundred years later in Liyue for the first time, Luo Li couldn't help but feel emotional.

"Compared to the impression at the beginning, it has finally changed a lot."

In his line of sight, compared to the daytime, the liveliness had risen to another level.

The passing shops and vendors had increased almost geometrically.

Ganyu, who was following beside him, smiled and replied, "After all, the times are changing. Now even the Geo Archon has retreated behind the scenes, and this city has gradually changed from the contract between adepti and humans to this appearance."

"A city of human rule, as time passes, no matter where it is, it will eventually reach this step."

Luo Li’s words seemed to be mixed with some kind of historical trend.

Ganyu could understand a little, while Shenhe didn't have much feeling about this.

It seemed that whether Liyue was ruled by gods or humans made no difference to her.

Looking at the two women who seemed to understand but didn't, Luo Li smiled lightly, not intending to explain.

The Seven Archons of Teyvat are not true gods after all and cannot resist the wear and tear brought by time. If history is lengthened, even gods will eventually be exhausted.

It seems that Venti is much smarter, having started to let humans govern themselves more than two thousand years ago, and he has always disappeared from human vision.

In reality, it is not so.

It can only be said that the ideas of the two are completely different. Venti didn't intend to intervene from the beginning, letting the people of Mondstadt grope for a system suitable for themselves in blood and tears.

Doesn't he know what tragic tragedies will be born without the guidance of gods?

Of course not.

Therefore, it is not wrong to say that Venti’s personality is slightly cruel, and of course, there is also the reason for him falling into a deep sleep.

On the other side, relatively speaking, Zhongli seems to have held power for thousands of years, yet the people of Liyue have always walked on the right path.

Under the gaze of the gods, it is even more impossible to give birth to the dark age of the Lawrence clan.

Many mistakes have been corrected one by one, until the people of Liyue can give birth to the buds of self-governance, and then he retreats from his position at the right time, returning the power to govern this city to the people of Liyue themselves.

Compared to Venti’s concept of survival of the fittest, Zhongli is more like a head of the family.

It’s just that he is not lacking in courage; when it’s time to go, he walks away without any attachment.

After finishing his sigh, Luo Li pulled away and passed through Yuehai Pavilion with his two disciples, arriving at the messenger’s place leading to the Jade Chamber next to the Yiyan Hall.

There was no need to explain the situation at all; the moment he saw Ganyu, he took the initiative to send the three to the Jade Chamber.

However, in a moment, they rose from the ground to the sky.

Luo Li stood on the Jade Chamber, looking down at Liyue Harbor, which was another kind of shocking beauty compared to standing in it.

The spreading candle dragon extended from Mount Tianheng to Guyun Stone Forest, bounded by Qingce Village, and then swayed to Yaoguang Shoal.

The cross-shaped long dragon was eye-opening, and the entire Liyue Harbor burst into a completely different charm with the arrival of night.

This is a beauty completely different from the daytime.

"So beautiful!" Ganyu couldn't help but praise.

The Lantern Rite happens every year, but this year is even grander than in previous years.

I don't know if it’s because of the person in charge, Keqing.

"Yeah, let’s go, let’s find Ningguang first."

Luo Li withdrew his gaze and refocused his attention on the Jade Chamber.

The place where the three arrived at the beginning was the deck of the Jade Chamber, which had already gathered many people at this moment.

A rough look showed about twenty or thirty people, divided into five or six tables, all of whom were big figures with faces in Liyue Harbor.

Rich merchants and high officials, all of them were inside.

Besides that, there was also the head of the Yun-Han Opera Troupe, Yun Jin.

She, Yelan, whom she had met a few days ago, and Lumine and Paimon were at a table.

Seeing the sudden appearance of three more people, most people cast surprised gazes.

They knew Ganyu, but Luo Li and Shenhe were very unfamiliar, and people whispered from time to time to discuss why they were there.

After all, being able to accept Ningguang’s personal invitation, their status was naturally special. If they could make friends with them, it would have unexpected benefits for themselves.

At worst, making a few more friends would never be a bad thing.

"Luo Li! You guys are here too!"

Seeing the three the moment they appeared, Paimon greeted them first.

After they solved the small problem in Qingce Village, they returned immediately, but they didn't find Keqing, who had issued the task, and instead found the secretary of Yuehai Pavilion—Huixin.

As the daughter of the Tianshu Star, Huixin was surprised that they hadn't gone to the Jade Chamber so late and were still wandering in the city, so she told them about Ningguang inviting them to participate in the Jade Chamber banquet.

This was the reason why the two were here.

Coming to Lumine and Paimon’s side, Luo Li greeted the two and looked at Yun Jin on the side.

The girl was wearing an opera costume, and her military attire was eye-catching.

"Oh, are you going on stage?" Luo Li asked.

"Mr. Luo Li guessed right. In response to Lady Ningguang’s invitation, I was invited here to sing a song."

"Ningguang’s face is indeed big."

Yun Jin pursed her lips and smiled, rarely playful, "After all, the Yun-Han Opera Troupe still has to make a living in Liyue. If I offend Lady Ningguang, wouldn't I be cutting off my own path?"

She blinked, and the girl’s cuteness was obvious.

"Mr. Yun is joking. My invitation is sincere, and I am not as bad as you say."

At this time, Ningguang, who should have been talking to the rich merchants, didn't know when she had come to the side of the group, defending herself with a faint smile, not angry at being teased at all.

At this moment, Ningguang made Luo Li look sideways. Changing into a blue and white cheongsam, her charm was further displayed.

As for why the outside world said the Tianquan Star was long-sleeved and good at dancing, and was dignified and luxurious, at this moment, Ningguang was perfectly practicing this evaluation.

"Mr. Luo Li being able to grace us with his presence makes my small place shine."

After replying to Yun Jin, Ningguang looked at Luo Li with a smile.

From various news inferences, plus he didn't deliberately hide it, his identity was no longer a secret among the high-level of Liyue.

Luo Li didn't commit himself and asked, "Have the others arrived?"

"Naturally, they are waiting for Mr. Luo Li in the inner chamber. You are the last one to arrive."