At this moment, after hearing the storyteller's stories, everyone already knew that Zhongli was Rex Lapis.
So when they saw him walk over, they were quite surprised.
They also became more respectful toward Zhongli.
Even Keqing, Beidou, and Paimon had wiped the smiles off their faces when they saw him approaching.
Their expressions became serious.
But they never expected that the first thing Zhongli did when he came over was to pay for their meal.
And he was putting it on Tartaglia's tab.
Keqing said seriously, "Rex Lapis is right. If it can be put on Mr. Tartaglia's tab, that would be wonderful."
"But won't Mr. Tartaglia have a problem with that?"
Zhongli said flatly, "Don't worry. Mr. Tartaglia loves paying for others."
Hu Tao said happily, "That's right! Since someone is willing to pay for us, let's not be picky. Put it on Tartaglia's tab!"
La Signora hesitated for a moment, then said, "That should work."
As a former comrade of Tartaglia and a member of the Fatui Harbingers, La Signora naturally knew many things that others didn't.
For example, all the Mora Tartaglia spent came from the Regrator.
In other words, Tartaglia was just one link in the chain.
Beidou looked unconcerned. "Since Mr. Tartaglia is so eager to pay, let's put it on his tab."
Seeing that the matter was settled, Zhongli turned to leave. "Enjoy your meal. I'll be going now."
Seeing Zhongli about to leave, Hu Tao smiled and said, "Zhongli, when you go back, thank Mr. Tartaglia for us. And tell him to visit Wangsheng Funeral Parlor more often and support our business!"
Xiangling: "Mr. Tartaglia seems like a good person."
Itto: "This Tartaglia fellow seems pretty good. I'm very satisfied with him. Later, I'll invite him to join the Arataki Gang and make him our third-in-command!"
Paimon: "Tartaglia paying for everything voluntarily? How strange."
Everyone discussed among themselves.
But regardless, thanks to Zhongli's intervention, their meal problem was solved.
At that moment, in another corner of the inn, Zhongli had returned to the gods' table after his excursion.
The moment he sat down, he looked toward the other corner of the inn.
Sure enough, he saw Hu Tao, Shenhe, Xiangling, Arataki Itto, and little Paimon all expressing their gratitude.
Zhongli waved back, indicating there was no need to thank him.
Ei asked in confusion, "Morax, where did you go? What are those people over there doing? Why are their expressions so strange?"
Zhongli said flatly, "Nothing much. Just a small matter. By the way, Tartaglia, those people over there want to express their gratitude to you."
Tartaglia looked confused. "Express their gratitude to me?"
He turned around to look at Hu Tao's table.
Sure enough, he saw Hu Tao, Keqing, and the others wearing friendly expressions and making gestures of thanks.
Like old friends who had known each other for years.
Their expressions were very sincere.
But Tartaglia was very confused. He hadn't done anything. Why were they thanking him?
Liyue was such a strange place.
And the people of Liyue were also very strange.
Tartaglia smiled and said, "Haha, whatever the reason, there's no need to thank me."
Zhongli said flatly, "That's good. By the way, just a reminder—you have another bill for over a hundred thousand Mora. Remember to settle it."
Tartaglia: "Ah? What?"
Zhongli said flatly, "Nothing much. The meal from that table was also put on your tab."
Tartaglia's vision went dark. "Ah?"
How could anyone be like this?
This Geo Archon, Morax, was simply inhuman.
He was already spending Tartaglia's Mora and drinking tea bought with Tartaglia's money.
And now he had to walk all the way over there to force Tartaglia to pay for another table's meal?
This was simply outrageous.
If these bills reached Snezhnaya and the Regrator saw them, even Tartaglia wouldn't be able to explain himself to the Regrator.
He hoped the Regrator would understand.
Looking at Zhongli's expressionless face, Tartaglia could only grit his teeth and secretly swear to himself.
Once the Tsaritsa arrived, he would teach Zhongli a lesson.
Just then, Barbatos saw Tartaglia's pitiful and embarrassed expression and asked curiously, "Mr. Tartaglia, your expression looks terrible."
"Have a drink and relax."
Tartaglia said with a pained smile, "Thank... thank you, but no need."
Barbatos: "Since you're not drinking, I'll drink it for you."
He raised his hand.
A cup of fine wine had already disappeared into Barbatos's stomach.
"What excellent wine!"
"Innkeeper, three more jugs of your finest wine!"
"Put it on Tartaglia's tab."
...
While the people below were enjoying their wine and food and discussing among themselves, on stage, Li Mo sat quietly in his chair, waiting for the system notification.
After a moment, the system's voice sounded in his mind.
[Ding! System notification: The story of "Kapatcir the Thunderbird" you told has resonated deeply with the audience.]
[99% of listeners expressed sorrow, 30% shed tears, 10% wept bitterly.]
[Ding! System notification: Your story has successfully moved Raiden Ei to tears once again.]
[System reward: 2000 Storytelling Points.]
[System reward: Gacha Ticket x1.]
As with every previous life, after finishing this life's mission, many people were moved by the story, and some even cried along with the characters.
Even Raiden Ei had shed tears once more.
Another system notification appeared in Li Mo's mind.
[Use the gacha ticket to draw now?]
Without hesitation, Li Mo said, "Draw now."
The moment he spoke, the giant roulette wheel appeared in his mind.
At his command, the system's power began to drive the massive wheel, slowly turning it.
It spun faster and faster.
After reaching maximum speed, it gradually slowed down, sweeping past each precious prize.
Finally, the pointer on the wheel slowed more and more.
It gradually stopped on one of the rewards.
[Ding! Congratulations, host. You have obtained a rare reward: a complete [Wish]!]
Seeing the complete [Wish], Li Mo felt a surge of joy.
Every Wish could remedy one past regret, and to Li Mo, each one was extremely important.
After obtaining the Wish, he immediately put it away.
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