The mont she heard there was a discount, March 7th lit up with excitent.
Right after that,
March 7th quickly asked, "Miss Hu Tao, what exactly do you sell?"
Hu Tao cleared her throat and assud a solemn expression. "Coffins—"
March 7th froze. "What? Coffins?"
So she really ran a funeral business?
Good grief... she had almost been fooled by Hu Tao. They hadn't even reached the Star of Wishes yet, and Hu Tao was already cursing them to death.
Feeling displeased, March 7th muttered, "We're not going to die. We'll never die."
Hu Tao smiled and explained, "They're not for you. You've traveled all over, made plenty of enemies, and gotten into countless conflicts. Even if you defeat them, you can't just leave their bodies out in the wilderness, right..."
March 7th suddenly understood. "I guess that does make sense."
Hiko fell silent. "..."
The Trailblazer was speechless. "..."
They had no interest in Hu Tao's business. What truly intrigued them was Liyue—Sam Li and the Adepti.
However,
Hiko slowly said, "My apologies, but we've already set our destination. Once we return from the Star of Wishes, we'll definitely visit your holand."
Hu Tao grinned. "It's a deal—"
Though they had only just t,
the train crew had traveled all this way to help fight the giants. They might not have contributed much, but they hardly seed like bad people.
So Hu Tao quickly ward up to them.
At that mont,
the Trailblazer seed to recall sothing and asked about the Star of Wishes. "I've heard it's an enormous planet, constantly shrouded by a special force that seals it off from the outside world, cloaking it in mist... And now, after five hundred years, it's the best ti to enter. Do you know anything about this planet?"
A planet?
Cloud Retainer and the other Adepti didn't even know what a planet was, much less anything about the Star of Wishes.
They were completely clueless.
After chatting for a bit,
Hiko noticed sothing extrely strange. These powerful "Adepti" before her seed to know nothing about the universe—neither planets nor star systems...
Their understanding of the cosmos was less than that of a three-year-old child aboard the Xianzhou Luofu.
They possessed great power and advanced expertise, yet seed utterly unaware of the universe they lived in... It made no sense. None at all.
Hiko couldn't figure out what the issue was.
Seeing her puzzled expression,
Cloud Retainer said slowly, "Mr. Sam Li has seen much and knows much. Perhaps he can offer you so different insights."
Hiko nodded. "Thank you for the reminder. I'll pay Mr. Sam Li a visit."
Speaking of Mr. Sam Li only surprised her further.
He appeared to carry a strong [dragon] bloodline—its force extrely potent—yet he wasn't of Vidyadhara descent.
Thinking of this,
Hiko recalled the Senior Dan Heng had ntioned earlier. The two shared many similarities. Perhaps Sam Li could help Dan Heng.
However...
According to Dan Heng, that Senior should be on the Star of Wishes.
...
With Hollow Zero fully suppressed,
the following days plunged all of New Eridu into celebration. Festivities spread from the city center outward, all the way to the Outer Ring...
Everyone rejoiced in their victory.
Everyone dread of a brighter future.
Online forums were filled with trending topics about the suppression of Hollow Zero and discussions about the Adepti and deities.
During this period,
Sam Li, the Cunning Hares, Zhu Yuan and Qingyi, Tsukishiro Yanagi, No. 11, the Sons of Calydon, Victoria Housekeeping, Belobog Heavy Industries... all the factions that had taken part in the war gathered to celebrate New Eridu's promising future.
While everyone basked in victory,
Keqing maintained the composure befitting one of the Liyue Qixing, continuously eting with New Eridu's officials to negotiate and plan the city's future.
During this ti,
the train crew sought out Sam Li multiple tis, exchanging extensive information about the starry skies with him.
About Belobog, about the Xianzhou Luofu, about the Aeons, about the Emanators...
The Trailblazer held nothing back, recounting everything about the cosmos to Sam Li and the Adepti.
After listening to the Trailblazer and Hiko,
the Adepti exchanged looks.
Cloud Retainer frowned deeply. "Beyond this world, there exists another world so wondrous..."
The Trailblazer explained, "Not just one—countless. The planets you live on now are rely one among billions upon billions in the universe..."
To this,
Sam Li wasn't surprised.
At that mont,
Hiko finally found the opportunity to ask, "Mr. Sam Li, have you ever heard of a peculiar planet called the Star of Wishes?"
Sam Li furrowed his brow slightly. "The Star of Wishes?"
Why did that na feel so familiar?
Hiko continued, "Yes, the Star of Wishes. It's said to be an imnse planet, constantly covered by a special force that isolates it from the outside world, veiling it in mist... Based on the information we have, this year marks exactly five hundred years—making it the optimal ti to enter."
Wait—
Five hundred years?
A sky sealed by a special force, cut off from the outside world... It felt familiar.
Suddenly,
Sam Li realized.
Wasn't that the very planet where Teyvat was located?
He hadn't expected the Star of Wishes they were searching for to be the world of Teyvat itself.
Thinking this through,
Sam Li didn't reveal anything, only wearing a thoughtful expression.
Teyvat had been sealed off for millennia. The last major upheaval occurred when the Traveler and their sibling arrived...
Now the train crew was coming. Who knew what changes would befall Teyvat this ti?
Hiko asked earnestly, "Mr. Sam Li, do you know?"
Sam Li answered slowly, "I know a little."
Hearing this,
Hiko, March 7th, Dan Heng, and the Trailblazer were overjoyed.
They had asked everyone, yet none of the Adepti knew anything—not even the ever-arrogant Herta could observe more. But Sam Li actually knew.
March 7th quickly urged, "Tell us about that planet! Dan Heng's Senior is there!"
Sam Li said calmly, "It's a very peculiar planet. It's not sothing I can explain in a few words. Rather than discussing it here, it's better for you to see it for yourselves."
The Trailblazer agreed. "I feel the sa. Seeing is better than talking."
However,
Sam Li did give them one warning:
Once they entered the Star of Wishes, they must not provoke the floating island in the sky.
The Trailblazer noted it imdiately.
March 7th brightened. "Mr. Sam Li, why don't you co with us?"
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