Qiu Bai walked along the streets of Liyue Harbor, recalling the scene from just moments ago.
Looking at the feathers hanging on his body, he couldn't help but show a slight smile.
Then he slowly walked toward the direction of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
At this moment, Liyue Harbor was already brightly lit with beautiful lanterns hanging everywhere.
Below Liyue Harbor at the docks, a large stage had been set up.
Behind it stood a bird-shaped statue, radiating colorful light.
Countless Xiao Lanterns were rising from the sea surface, and fireworks began to explode continuously in the sky.
It was absolutely beautiful.
The streets of Liyue Harbor were very lively with travelers from various nations all attracted by this beautiful festival, admiring the scenery and architecture from all over Liyue.
"This is a good time..."
Qiu Bai looked at the crowded people around him, chuckling and nodding.
Then he walked to the entrance of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, pushed open the door and went inside.
As soon as he entered, he saw Zhongli covering his forehead with his hand.
Standing in front of him were Hu Tao, Lumine and Paimon, as well as Qiu Yue.
Azhdaha was sitting on a chair by the wooden table, looking at both Zhongli and the entering Qiu Bai with a playful expression.
"Qiu Bai, you're finally back!"
"Hu Tao, she...!"
Paimon saw Qiu Bai entering and said helplessly.
"Old friend, you've returned."
At this moment, Zhongli looked at Qiu Bai like he was seeing a savior, hurriedly walking up to him and speaking.
"What's wrong? Why all the fuss?"
Qiu Bai looked at everyone in front of him and asked somewhat puzzled.
"Oh my, just when Guest Consultant Qiu Bai returned too."
"I really need to have a good chat with you."
Hu Tao saw Qiu Bai entering, quickly helped him sit down on a chair and said with a smile.
"What's the matter, Director Hu?"
Qiu Bai looked at Hu Tao in front of him with a confused expression and asked puzzledly.
"Well... it's like this."
"This director has a performance later, called the Rainbow Tour."
Hu Tao looked at Qiu Bai in front of her, handed him a cup of tea and placed it in his hands.
"I know about this, Director Hu mentioned it before."
"And then?"
Qiu Bai looked at Hu Tao in front of him and asked with a confused expression.
All this serving tea and seating was making Qiu Bai completely bewildered.
"Then..."
"After Xinyan and I finish performing, this director has prepared a special program."
Hu Tao looked at Qiu Bai in front of her and said mysteriously.
"Special program?"
Qiu Bai looked at Hu Tao in front of him and murmured somewhat puzzled.
Meanwhile, Zhongli standing not far away showed a bitter smile.
"That would be..."
"Having you Qiu Bai play the Immortal Lord and having Zhongli play Rex Lapis!"
Hu Tao looked at Qiu Bai in front of her and said with a smile.
"Huh?"
Qiu Bai looked at Hu Tao in front of him, not reacting for a moment.
"How about it? This director is clever, right?"
"I specially invited the storyteller, Iron Tongue Tian, and Yun Jin to tell your story!"
Hu Tao looked at Qiu Bai in front of her and said with a smile.
"As for what to perform..."
"It's about when the Immortal Lord and Rex Lapis first met a thousand years ago and fought for three hundred rounds!"
Hu Tao stood up, looking at Zhongli and Qiu Bai in front of her with anticipation.
"Wait..."
"Why do you want Zhongli and me to play the Immortal Lord and Rex Lapis?"
Qiu Bai looked at the expectant Hu Tao and asked with confusion.
For a moment, he thought their identities had been exposed.
"Zhongli and Consultant Qiu Bai are both certified handsome men by Wangsheng Funeral Parlor and the people of Liyue!"
Hu Tao looked at Qiu Bai, then at Zhongli not far away and said with a smile.
"Plus, both are well-versed in ancient knowledge and Zhongli speaks in such a mature way."
"And Qiu Bai is so suitable to play the Immortal Lord and Rex Lapis, don't you think so!"
Hu Tao tone changed as she pointed at Lumine and Paimon, asking them.
"Uh... we..."
"Actually..."
Lumine looked at Hu Tao pointing finger and was about to say something.
"I know you all agree."
"Even when I asked the Qixing, Ningguang came and said she very much agreed with my idea."
Hu Tao interrupted Lumine and Paimon, closing her eyes slightly and nodding.
"Last time at Wuwang Hill."
"The sword Qiu Bai was holding and the spear Zhongli had can be used as weapons."
"Your martial arts are also excellent, very suitable for playing the Immortal Lord and Rex Lapis."
Hu Tao opened her eyes and spoke convincingly.
"How about it, how about it? This director even had costumes made!"
"Guest Azhdaha, please present them."
Hu Tao looked at Azhdaha who was enjoying the show on the side.
"Pfft..."
Azhdaha covered his mouth, almost unable to contain himself.
"Ahem..."
"Yes, Director, I'll bring them right away."
Azhdaha cleared his throat, then stood up seriously.
He went into a room and searched around for a while.
Then he slowly walked out, holding two sets of clothes in his hands and handed them to Hu Tao.
"Quickly try them on."
"This director specially made these!"
Hu Tao beautiful plum blossom eyes kept looking at Qiu Bai in front of her with anticipation.
"Director Hu, I..."
Qiu Bai looked at the enthusiastic Hu Tao and was momentarily stunned.
"Sigh... old friend, let's change into them."
Zhongli looked at Qiu Bai in front of him and said helplessly.
"You actually agreed."
Qiu Bai looked at Zhongli in front of him and said with some surprise.
"It can also be considered a Lantern Rite program."
"Although it's somewhat fake, it can also help the people of Liyue remember that period of history."
Zhongli crossed his arms and looked at Qiu Bai in front of him.
"Alright..."
"But Director Hu really has wonderful ideas."
Qiu Bai sighed upon hearing this, then slowly stood up and said helplessly.
"Wait, I think Qiu Bai and Zhongli probably don't need these clothes."
Paimon looked at Qiu Bai and Zhongli, spreading her small hands and saying with a smile.
When Qiu Bai and Zhongli fought the Dragon King Azhdaha, weren't they wearing divine attire?
"You mean..."
Hu Tao looked at Paimon beside her and asked somewhat puzzled.
"They have a particularly special set of clothes."
"I think it would be very suitable."
Paimon looked at the somewhat puzzled Hu Tao and explained.
"Paimon, you wouldn't be thinking of..."
Lumine crossed her arms and looked at Paimon with a mischievous expression.
"Hehe."
"It's the Lantern Rite, there must be surprises."
Paimon scratched her head upon hearing this, then spread her small hands and said with a smile.
"Special clothes?"
"What clothes?"
Hu Tao looked at Qiu Bai and Zhongli and asked with confusion.
"Wait for us, Director Hu, we'll go change."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Bai pulled Zhongli and ran upstairs to the upper floor.
"What are you doing?"
"Being so mysterious."
Hu Tao put her hands on her hips, looking at Qiu Bai and Zhongli upstairs with confusion.
When Qiu Bai and Zhongli came out, Qiu Bai had already transformed into the appearance of Morcius.
And Zhongli had also become Morax.
Both were wearing divine attire as they slowly walked out.
"Oh my goodness!"
"This is so handsome!"
Hu Tao looked at the two consultants slowly walking down from the upper floor and said in shock.
"Oh my... incredible, incredible."
"What material are these clothes made of? They're actually glowing!"
Hu Tao ran to Morax side, grabbing his divine attire and saying with amazement.
"And Qiu Bai, you look so much like the Immortal Lord!"
"Excellent, excellent, this director really chose the right people."
Hu Tao tugged at the yin-yang jade stones hanging from Qiu Bai waist and said with satisfaction.
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