Genshin Impact: The 12th Fatui Harbinger

Liyue is a city that is completely opposite to Mondstadt.

The proudly standing foothills and stone forests, the vast plains and the vibrant river beaches together constitute the rich landforms of Liyue, which radiates colorful splendor under the climate with distinct four seasons.

Although Stone gate means "gate", it is actually just a naturally formed moat that looks like a gate, hence the name Stone gate.

This place is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Although the relationship between Liyue and Mondstadt has always been good, the Millelith Army still guards this place all year round. However, the purpose of the Millelith Army guarding this place is more to prevent people like the Treasure hoarders from occupying and robbing houses.

As one of the main roads connecting Liyue and Mondstadt, merchants pass through here all year round, which naturally attracted the covetousness of lawless elements over time.

Fortunately, since the Millelith Army moved in here, very few illegal incidents have occurred.

As time went by, an old man opened a tea stall here. It is said that this old man came from Qingce Village, his surname was Zhou, and everyone liked to call him Uncle Zhou Shu.

People can't sit idle even when they are old. He opens a tea stall here not to make money, but simply because he enjoys the hustle and bustle.

Sometimes I listen to stories from passers-by, or tell them stories I have heard, and it makes me happy and relaxed.

However, this old man's craftsmanship is beyond doubt. Many people will never forget the big bowl of tea he brews. Some people even come all the way from Liyue Harbor to drink tea.

It is said that two famous restaurants in the city specially invited the old man to come out of retirement and work as a tea brewer in their restaurants, and the price they offered was particularly high.

But the old man rejected both parties without even thinking about it.

"What I'm selling is convenience. If anyone is thirsty and doesn't have money, I can just give him a bowl of tea. It's not about money."

These were the old man's exact words.

Yes, when you get old, it's rare to have something you like to do, so why torture yourself by treating your hobby as a job?

then.

The stone gate is still the same stone gate.

The tea stall is still the same tea stall.

The old man is still the same old man.

It hasn't changed in many years.

Today's tea stall is still as lively as ever. The old man is old, and his movements are not as neat and nimble as before, but the taste of the tea he brews is still the same, without any change.

The guest did not urge him, but just watched him brew tea quietly, and then respectfully took the big bowl of tea handed to him.

As a businessman, not everyone has smooth sailing.

Many people return home dejectedly due to business failures.

On the way home, I couldn't even have a sip of hot water.

Every time at this time, the old man would hand over a bowl of tea.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. It's just a bowl of tea."

Regardless of whether these down-and-out merchants managed to make a comeback later, they would always revisit the old places and quietly pay back the tea money they owed.

Be grateful, thankful and repay the kindness.

The people of Liyue have always been like this.

However, a group of people coming from Mondstadt gradually broke the silence of the tea stall, and even made some people change their faces and quietly leave.

A crowd of Fatui.

In fact, the Fatui's reputation in Liyue has improved recently, mainly because Snezhnaya established diplomatic relations with Liyue. The former also took the initiative to help deal with the evil under the Chasm, making the people of Liyue no longer so hostile to them.

But for some businessmen, the Fatui are definitely a nightmare.

Because the Fatui opened a profit-making organization similar to a money house in Liyue City, called the Northland Bank.

Although it was opened by the Fatui, their reputation is the highest in the entire continent, and so far there has not been a single incident of property loss or valuables damaged.

The most important thing is that no one dares to provoke the fatui, so many people are willing to deposit their valuables in the Northland Bank.

In addition to these deposit and deposit operations, the Northland Bank also provides loan services. If the loan can be repaid in time, the Fatui will naturally remain the Fatui who is enthusiastic about serving.

But if you dare to default on your debts, the Pyro Debt Collector will not just sit there and do nothing.

Most of the businessmen at the scene had had unpleasant experiences with the Fatui over loan issues, so when they saw these people, they subconsciously left.

The behavior of this small group of people quickly spread to the entire tea stall like some kind of infectious disease. Some people who didn't know what was going on saw this scene, stood up and left with them.

In the end, there was only one person left in the entire teahouse.

"Sir, you're not leaving?"

Uncle Zhou, who was selling tea, looked at the man in fancy clothes who was still sipping tea and couldn't help but ask.

This man had been drinking tea with him for some time. Although he was well-dressed, he did not have the bad temper of those noble masters. Not only did he have a good understanding of the tea ceremony, but he also said something that puzzled him.

"Your tea has more stories than your grandfather's."

But what is strange is that this person never brings money when drinking tea, and he always looks as if it is a matter of course, which makes people wonder if he is a gangster who is disguised as a good person to cheat people.

Although some people secretly suggested that they could help him drive away the fake master who was eating tea for free, Uncle Zhou always just laughed it off.

"It's just a bowl of tea. Since he likes it, I'll make it for him. Besides, when I gave you tea for free, no one tried to coax you away."

When these people heard what he said, they did not continue to insist.

So at a fixed time every day, this man would appear at the tea stall on time, listening to the travelers' stories with Uncle Zhou and occasionally commenting on them.

"They are just fatui. There is nothing to be afraid of."

The man picked up the tea bowl, took a sip, and spoke calmly.

The slightly rough tea bowl created a sharp contrast with his luxurious clothes.

He has recently tried to drink tea in big gulps like passers-by, but compared to the way of drinking like a cow guzzling a bottle of peony, he still prefers this way of sipping tea in small sips.

Because compared to those passers-by who are in a hurry, he has a lot of time.

He's not in a hurry.

"Alas, these people are not like me, an old man. You better be polite and don't offend them, otherwise the Millelith Army may not be able to protect you."

Seeing his stubborn look, Uncle Zhou didn't know what to say. After giving him some instructions, he began to greet the Fatui who had come over.

Just now he saw a group of Fatui hurriedly heading towards the Stone Gate. He thought they were going to Mondstadt to do some business, but he didn't expect them to come back so soon.

I just hope they can drink his tea and leave.

Surrounded by a group of Fatui, a man in black got off the drifting slime carriage and looked at him.

"Would you like some tea, sir?"

The old man put down the tea bowl and greeted these uninvited guests just like he greeted other people.

"One big bowl of tea per person. Um...are there any snacks?"

"Just peanuts and some pickles."

"Have some peanuts."

"Okay, thank you for your patronage. The total is 28,000 Mora."

For such a large number of people, he actually charged more than 20,000 mora. It can be said that Uncle Zhou was deliberately making things difficult for the fatui.

But the other party was more generous than he had imagined and didn't care about his deliberate provocation at all.

"Well, put it on the account of Childe."

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