Travel through Teyvat and spend your life with Linghua

Chapter 262 Anecdotes

Xianyun and Xiaogong, two familiar faces, were chatting animatedly. Their witty stories flowed like a continuous stream, captivating Shuili, whose eyes widened like bells, filled with curiosity and wonder. Meanwhile, Nana Kane and Ping, beaming, occasionally interjected a gentle comment, adding a touch of color to the lively conversation.

Just then, Linghua and Xinyang walked in side by side. Xiaogong, with her sharp eyes, waved enthusiastically at them, "Come over here! Miss Xianyun is telling us all those little-known anecdotes about Liyue. They're so fascinating!"

Linghua and Xinyang settled comfortably into the empty seats nearby. Xianyun cleared his throat, his interest growing, and he continued with a beaming expression, "That group of treasure hunters we were just talking about are incredibly audacious. They've set their sights on the ruins at the foot of Mount Hulao. These ruins are quite significant; they're where the Ruota Dragon King was sealed."

"Lord Rudra? He sounds super powerful!" Shui Li couldn't help but blurt out, her face full of anticipation for the answer.

Xianyun's expression was solemn as he explained earnestly, "Of course. Like the Emperor, the Ruota Dragon King was once a powerful guardian deity guarding Liyue. During the brutal wars of demons and gods, it fought bravely and achieved countless glorious feats. But time was merciless. Over the long years, its memory gradually wore away, and it eventually lost its mind, bringing great disaster to Liyue. The Emperor, heartbroken, tried many times to stop it, but to no avail. In desperation, he engaged the Ruota Dragon King in a terrifying battle that raged on for days and nights, until the Emperor finally sealed it away beneath Mount Hulao."

"Let's continue. This is the ruins where the Ruota Dragon King was sealed, so there's absolutely no gold or silver within there for the treasure-stealing gang." Xianyun lifted his teacup, took a sip to moisten his throat, and then began describing it vividly: "The treasure-stealing gang had hoped to make a fortune, but ended up with nothing. Furious and humiliated, they turned their evil intentions on the rock ridge that reinforced the seal."

"Ah! What happened to the seal later?" Shuili was so nervous that she clutched the corner of her clothes tightly with both hands, and her voice trembled slightly.

"Those rock ridges were created by the Emperor himself. Even after thousands of years, how could a few petty thieves move them? They exerted immense effort, but the ridges remained motionless. However, the noise they made disturbed the slumbering Ryota Dragon King."

"The Dragon King Ruota has woken up!" Shuili's face turned pale in an instant, and her voice was filled with obvious fear.

Xianyun's expression grew increasingly solemn as he spoke slowly, "The treasure-stealing group was so frightened that their legs weakened and they collapsed to the ground. The Ryota Dragon King unleashed a deafening roar, a sound that seemed capable of shattering a person's soul. A faint blue light flickered madly from its body, and cracks rapidly spread from the seal. It seemed as if the entire Hulao Mountain was about to be completely overturned, plunging into a devastating disaster."

"What happened next?" Xiao Gong leaned forward and asked impatiently, his eyes full of nervousness and curiosity.

"At the crucial moment, the rock ridges left by the Emperor came into play. They glowed with dazzling golden light, like the Emperor's personal presence, firmly suppressing the Ruota Dragon King. The ruins ceased shaking. The treasure-stealing group, terrified, fled the ruins, not even daring to return to their camp. They desperately sought refuge on Mount Hulao. They were discovered by the True Lord of Lishui Dieshan on Mount Hulao. In a rage, he transformed them all into amber."

"Huh..." Shui Li breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest, and said with lingering fear, "Luckily, nothing happened. If the Ruota Dragon King escaped, Liyue would be in danger!"

Xiao Gong slapped his thigh and sighed, "These treasure-stealing gangs are so greedy, they even dare to act so recklessly in a place like this. But evildoers will be punished, and they finally got the punishment they deserved. Oh, Liyue's history is truly magnificent and full of legends!"

Nana Kanohana smiled and nodded in agreement, "Yes, every place has its own unique stories. Just like our Inazuma, there are many mysterious legends about monsters."

"That's right, the legends of Inazuma's Tengu and foxes are also very interesting," Xiao Gong took up the conversation enthusiastically. "Let's talk about the foxes first. Legend has it that there are still many of them living in the forests of Inazuma. They are clever and skilled in magic. Some mischievous foxes love to play tricks on passersby, but most of the time they just do it for fun and don't mean any harm."

"Really? How do they play tricks on people?" Shuili asked eagerly, full of curiosity.

Xiao Gong's eyes slyly rolled as she began to narrate vividly, "Once, a woodcutter was chopping wood in the mountains when he suddenly heard a beautiful song, like the sound of nature. He followed the sound and saw a girl as beautiful as an angel, singing softly by the stream. The woodcutter was about to approach to speak to her, but the girl disappeared like a puff of smoke. When he regained consciousness, he found himself completely lost and unable to find his way home. He wandered around in circles for a long time, and just when he was desperate, a little fox jumped out and led the way. He finally escaped the forest. Later, he learned that the girl was actually a fox demon transformed."

"Wow, this fox demon is so funny!" Shuili couldn't help but giggle.

Nana Shikano added with a smile, "Some fox demons like to transform into humans during festivals and blend in with the crowds. They particularly enjoy the hustle and bustle of the festival, feasting on delicious food and watching performances, having a blast. However, if their identities are discovered, they instantly vanish into a puff of smoke."

Xin Yang smiled and said, "When I mention demon foxes, I think of Yae Shen Zi. Speaking of which, the demon foxes nowadays dare to tease humans so unscrupulously, maybe it's her contribution."

Linghua nodded slightly. "Indeed, Lady Yae-miyaji really enjoys watching humans react to these little tricks. Her quirky nature is sometimes similar to that of the fox demons."

"Hahaha, now that you mention it, it seems to be true." Xiao Gong laughed so hard that he fell forward and backward. "Last time I went to Mingjin Taisha Shrine to look for her, she even deliberately set up a little trap and scared me."

Xianyun held his chin with interest. "Is this Yajen Shenzi a friend of Ganyu who came to Liyue with Linghua's brother? Does she have any special connection with these fox demons?"