Chapter 520 "Farewell to the Traveler"
"Yeah! It's Butter Crab! Butter Crab!"
"Oh, yes, yes, that's it. The useless general is so cute!"
After Liu Bai put down his bag and raised his hand to cheer, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became lively and the readers applauded.
Only Liu Bai himself knew that he had been fooled by the Eightfold Son of God.
Although Yae Miko also played a popular female character in the book like herself.
However, she is a fox priestess of Narukami Taisha Shrine, and her character and appearance are completely true to herself when she plays the role of a fox priestess of Kammei Taisha Shrine.
The character played by himself, General Raiden, is a good-for-nothing, socially phobic general created from the author's mind. He is a cute character!
It was as normal for Yae Kamiko to recite Yae Masako's lines as eating and drinking, but for Liu Bai, it was a test.
"Oh, Yaedo is so lively today."
When the launch event was in full swing, the travelers were passing by nearby and were attracted by the lively scene.
"Hmm, let me see... Oh, it's Miss Hina that I heard about before. She's here to attend the launch event."
Ying looked at the promotional poster outside Yaedo and quickly recognized Miss Hina on the poster.
"Ms. Hina... Oh, if you sell books at the Yaedo book launch today, you'll have a chance to get Ms. Hina's autograph! No wonder it's so lively!"
Paimon also leaned over to take a look, then nodded in understanding.
As far as they know, Ms. Hina is a popular idol in Yaedo.
"Hehe, why don't we go buy some novels and see what Ms. Hina looks like. After all, we've only seen a billboard before."
Then Paimon turned around and made a suggestion to Ying and Krevie.
They usually travel and have nothing to do before going to bed at night, so they like to read light novels as entertainment. They also often read Yaedo's light novels.
"A very good proposal."
Ying nodded immediately. She also wanted to see Miss Hina in person.
I heard that she is a very warm-hearted big sister...
Krevy had no objection to this, so they walked into the launch event together.
Except for some limited hardcover editions of light novels, the books on sale today are basically newly released books that have been advertised several times with posters, so every stall is basically very popular.
However, Ying and her friends were not particularly interested in things like "limited hardcover editions", so they did not line up at the "Please Take Care of My Fox Fairy Palace" booth, but lined up next to it.
This also gave them a better opportunity to see the performance over there.
"Oh, the people who play General Raiden and Fox Fairy Palace Master are so hardworking, and their makeup is exactly the same as the illustrations in the book. They are so dedicated."
Paimon and the others had read this light novel, and they couldn't help but admire Liu Bai as he worked hard to act opposite Yae Shinko.
"Yes, yes, this general looks very similar."
Ying couldn't help but nod her head, because she felt that Liu Bai, who was acting opposite Yae Shen Zi, looked very familiar.
But because of Liu Bai's dress, wig and makeup, she definitely couldn't recognize her. She just thought that it was because she was playing the role of General Lei Dian, and she knew General Lei Dian, so she felt familiar with her.
"Hmm? Krevy, hurry up, the place ahead is empty."
At this time, Paimon noticed that Krevie, who was at the front of the line, was looking over there motionlessly, so he had to pat her on the shoulder to remind her.
At this time, there are several empty seats in the front of the line. If you don't leave now, the people behind you will be urged to leave.
"..."
"That Thunder General is Sister Liu Bai..."
Krevy came back to her senses and pointed at Liu Bai who was cheering for Butter Crab.
"……Eh?"
After hearing what Krevi said, they turned around in surprise and looked at General Lei Dian, played by Liu Bai.
I didn't feel it before I mentioned it, but now the more I look at it, the more it resembles me...
The three of them looked at each other, then immediately left the line and ran to queue up for "Please Take Care of My Fox Fairy Palace".
However, limited edition is limited edition after all, and it was sold out before they could even get in line.
Liu Bai also breathed a sigh of relief. This should be the end of it...
"...?"
When Liu Bai saw Ying and the others coming over, he was stunned for a moment.
Is it such a coincidence...
"Oh, it's you, little guy. Are you here to take care of Yaedo's business today?"
Yae Shinto greeted Ying and the others.
"Hello, Shenzi, but there are so many people today. The queue is so long."
Paimon greeted Yae Shinko, then spread his hands and spoke.
"Is that so? Don't worry, you are all my acquaintances. I will pack a copy of all these books after the launch event."
Yae Shinko smiled and nodded.
"Yes, but the packaging fee is 30%."
"..."
Ying and the others were just about to nod happily, but when they heard that there was a packing fee, their expressions suddenly fell.
Simply they ignored the Eightfold Son of God and turned back to look at Liu Bai.
"……haven't seen you for a long time."
Liu Bai gave a polite yet awkward smile and raised one hand to greet.
"Hey... is it really Miss Liu Bai?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Paimon spoke with wide eyes in disbelief.
After all, Liu Bai's makeup, clothing, and decorations were all too similar to the Thunder General in the book, so similar that they couldn't recognize who he was.
"Liu Bai, why are you... on Ming Shen Island?"
Ying couldn't help but ask Liu Bai.
After hearing Ying's question, Liu Bai hadn't answered yet, and the Eightfold Divine Son on the side walked aside and looked like he was watching a show.
She knew that Ying and the others didn't know Liu Bai's true identity yet.
"Ahem, it's this kind of traveler."
"According to the time, you should leave Inazuma soon. I came here specially to say goodbye to you."
Liu Bai coughed lightly, then began to explain to Ying and the others.
She and Nashida lived in Solstice for four or five months, so if you count the time, they have been in Inazuma for more than half a year.
Previously, they had stayed in Liyue and Mondstadt for about half a year each.
Although Inazuma's adventure is more dangerous than Liyue and Mondstadt, their strength is also stronger and they can solve it easily, so the time should not be much different.
"I see, but why are you with Yae Shinko? And..."
Ying nodded, but couldn't help but look at Yae Shinto who was watching a show next to her, and then looked at the clothes on Liu Bai.
According to her understanding, Liu Bai was... wearing the clothes of the enemy who killed her sister and dressing up as her.
"To be honest, I also like to read light novels for fun. This book, Please, My Fox Fairy Palace, is the novel I read most often."
Liu Bai was not flustered at all, but explained calmly.
"When I came to Narukami Island to look for you, I met this Yaemiyaji by chance, and learned about today's release meeting. At her enthusiastic invitation, I agreed to help play a role."
Liu Bai continued to explain.
Apart from the fact that I read this novel the most often, everything else I said is not a lie, but real experience.
"I see. But this character..."
Ying still couldn't help feeling a little suspicious.
"The generals in the book have completely different personalities from the generals in real life, don't they?"
"In fact, the general in the book is my favorite character in fiction."
"Because she's just as cute as you, the traveler."
Liu Bai spoke calmly, and at the end he smiled at the traveler.
Unlike Liu Bai, she is good at dealing with anyone, and she has summed up a pattern on Ying.
A hesitant blade cannot defeat the enemy.
So, when you are undecided, just go for A.
"Eh……?!"
Ying was startled and instinctively leaned back and raised her hands to protect herself, a blush appearing on her face.
"..."
Behind Ying, Paimon and Klevi looked at each other, put their hands behind their backs and continued watching silently.
"But it's nice to see you all at last. I rarely come to Inazuma Castle, so why don't we go have a meal together?"
When Ying blushed, Liu Bai changed the subject and made suggestions to them.
"Well, it's my treat."
Ying came back to her senses and immediately nodded.
"Okay, then I'll trouble you, Traveler."
Liu Bai smiled and nodded.
"Wait a minute, the clothes you are wearing are from Yaedo."
Seeing that Liu Bai was about to leave with Ying and the others, Yae God Son hurriedly called out to Liu Bai.
"Yes, traveler, please wait a moment. I will go change my clothes."
Liu Bai reacted, said something to Ying and the others, and then returned to the Yajen Hall with the Yajen Godson.
"Well, you pink-furred fox, are you plotting against me?"
Back in the locker room, Liu Bai reached out and pinched the furry pink fox ears on the side of Yae Shinko's head.
Although both are fox ears, Yae Shinko's ears are different from the Ice Queen's white fox ears. They are not erect, but slanted downward and backward on both sides of the head. The position of the base of the ears is similar to that of human ears.
"It hurts... Don't be rough, there's nothing to lose."
Yae Shinko cried out in pain.
This was the first time someone dared to pull her ears like this, even Ying had never done this before.
But there was no way, she didn't dare to fight with Liu Bai, so she used tricks to lure her into falling for it.
If it were someone else, they might find a way to play a prank on him, but Liu Bai chose to take revenge when no one was around.
"Forget it, I'll change my clothes."
Liu Bai rolled his eyes, then walked into the house and started changing clothes, not caring that Yae Shinko was there.
After taking off the wig and makeup, and then taking off the clothes, Liu Bai quickly took out the kimono she had worn before from Xiaobai's room and put it on.
He had worn it many times before, so his movements were smooth and the Eightfold Divine Son didn't even have the chance to take a few more glances.
"And where are my wages and books?"
After changing his clothes, Liu Bai extended a hand to Yae Shinto without any hesitation.
Anyway, Yae Shen Zi already knew her identity, so there was no need for her to be polite to her, nor did she need to maintain the reserved manner of "Miss Liu Bai".
"Okay, the books are ready, take the money first."
Yae Shinko had no choice but to take out a purse and hand it to Liu Bai. The Mora in it was about the same price as the normal price of hiring someone to perform.
Liu Bai put the purse away and left the locker room.
Yae Kamiko asked the employees of Yaetang to hand over the packaged light novels to Liu Bai, and Liu Bai then walked out of Yaetang to meet Ying and the others.
"let's go."
Liu Bai smiled and nodded, then left the Yaedo stall with Ying and the others.
"... Phew, luckily we weren't discovered by the travelers."
Seeing Ying and the others leave, Miss Hina, who had been hiding behind the stall and dared not come out, patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.
……
Just like that, under the guidance of Ying, Liu Bai came to a relatively famous noodle restaurant in Inazuma and ordered four super deluxe seafood ramen sets.
One serving costs over ten thousand Mora, and Ying herself usually can't bear to eat it.
"It's been almost half a year since we last met. I guess you haven't slacked off in your training, right?"
While enjoying the delicious seafood ramen set, Liu Bai asked Ying and the others.
"No, and Sister Ying and I have learned the moves you taught us from each other. Last time on Qinglai Island, we used the Huitian Xuanming Sword together to defeat a flying purple bat."
Krevy took a bite of the prawn she had peeled herself, then happily answered Liu Bai.
At the beginning, Liu Bai taught each of them a different move, and he also wanted them to learn moves from each other while he was away.
Now, half a year has passed, and they have indeed mastered each other's moves.
"Not bad. What about little Paimon? Has he been lazy?"
Liu Bai nodded with satisfaction, picked up the prawns in the bowl and started peeling them, and asked Paimeng.
"Hehe, for an inner strength genius like Paimon, the progress is of course very great."
Paimon said proudly.
After saying that, she was about to demonstrate it on the spot. She picked up the chopsticks with her right hand and raised them up.
"Now Paimon doesn't need to use his hands anymore. He can perform the Four Symbols Attraction even with chopsticks."
Paimon explained proudly.
"Here comes the food!"
As Paimon called out, he opened his chopsticks to pick up something, and a big shrimp flew up from Ying's bowl of ramen, landed on Paimon's chopsticks and was caught.
"Not bad, not bad. You can control it freely. You have a skill."
Liu Bai nodded with satisfaction.
Although Paimeng has not learned any other skills and her internal strength is not strong enough to pull heavy objects, she is obviously very adept at applying the Four Symbols Pull.
"Humph."
Paimeng proudly peeled the prawns he had taken from the bowl.
"?"
Ying looked down at her bowl.
Although the super deluxe seafood ramen set meal came with several large shrimps, she decided to stare at Paimon who was peeling the shells, intending to wait for her to finish peeling the shells so she could take a bite and snatch them back.
"Okay, traveler, stop looking at her, come on~"
Just as Ying was staring at Paimeng peeling the shell, Liu Bai suddenly stretched out a hand.
Ying took a closer look and found that they were already peeled prawns...
"..."
Ying's face turned slightly red, but she still opened her mouth and bit off the peeled shrimp meat.
……
After having dinner together, Liu Bai and Ying left Inazuma Castle and came to the sparsely populated Guardian Forest.
She wanted to check on Ying and the others' progress, and teach them new skills, before saying goodbye formally.
"This test is very simple. It does not test your strength. As long as you can use the Four Symbols to pull me over, you will win."
Liu Bai walked forward about five meters, stopped and spoke to Ying and Keliwei.
As for Paimon, to be honest, Paimon's internal strength is basically not enough to move a person...
……