Chapter 6: Liyue!

Liyue, the Land of Contracts, situated in the rich bay of the eastern part of the Teyvat Continent, is known as the "Harbor of Rock and Contract," worshipping the Geo Archon, Morax.

With towering mountain ranges, stone forests, vast plains, and vibrant riverbanks, Liyue boasts a diverse landscape, flourishing under its distinct seasons. Amidst the wonders of mountains and rocks lie the ancient offerings bestowed by countless rock deities.

And Liyue Harbor, the capital of Liyue, is the most prosperous commercial port in the Teyvat, serving as the gathering place for wealth on the Teyvat, where thousands of ships and merchants converge, forming a bustling maritime hub.

Under countless contracts and agreements, various goods emerge endlessly, benefiting the seven nations. Every generation of people in Liyue sends a message to the entire world of Teyvat: Welcome to Liyue, travelers from all corners of the world.

Following the caravan that rested at the MIllelith camp overnight, Wang Daoyi embarked on his journey to this bustling port city where he had traversed countless times in the game.

Just like the first time he saw this city in the game, Wang Daoyi, witnessing it in reality for the first time, was once again deeply impressed.

From entering Liyue Harbor and seeing the monumental gate-like entrance and the bridge spanning the Liyue Harbor Bay, with pedestrians coming and going, it felt like a ritual. Proceeding through the grand bridge led him to the heart of Liyue.

Different from the Chinese-style architecture dominating the game, the real Liyue presented pavilions and towers extending endlessly. One could see the Yuqing Terrace halfway up the mountainside at a glance.

Before the radiant glow of the Celestial Pavilion, this was Liyue's sole center before its relocation to the bustling harbor, nestled under the towering Mount Tianheng. The Qixing and various trade associations drive Liyue forward towards boundless stability and prosperity.

Meanwhile, at the seaside port, an endless stream of merchant ships docked in an orderly manner. Then, loaded with goods, they departed, forming an endless serpent on the sea.

Wang Daoyi's rustic appearance did not attract ridicule from the surrounding people. Everyone knew that anyone seeing this city for the first time would be captivated by its charm.

"This is Liyue, the Land of Contracts with the Gods walks among them!"

Wang Daoyi murmured, feeling a fiery passion welling up inside him.

If he could leave his mark in this city, what a magnificent sight it would be.

Following the bustling crowd, Wang Daoyi began to wander aimlessly within Liyue Harbor.

Originally, according to his plan, he should have gone to the Mingxing Jewelry to exchange the antiques in his hands for Mora. However, the Liyue Harbor in reality was vastly different from his impression of Liyue Harbor in the game. Thus, he could only wander around while searching

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Following the crowd, after passing numerous stalls, Wang Daoyi finally found some familiar scenes words from the game: two towering lighthouses standing in the sea, and across from them, a massive staircase leading upward. Wang Daoyi knew that climbing up from here would lead to Feiyun Slope.

Feiyun Slope, the bustling and prosperous area of the Liyue trade associations, where residents lived in prosperity and security, with bustling lights that never dimmed.

As one of the largest trade associations in Liyue, the Feiyun Trading Company was located right in the center of Feiyun Slope. Adjacent to it were hundreds of other trade associations. On the other side of the trade associations was the Liuli Pavilion and the New Moon Pavilion, both calling out to passersby with slogans like "Unique Moon Cuisine at New Moon Pavilion!" and "The Best Li Cuisine at Liuli Pavilion!" Continuously attracting visitors.

Following the crowd, Wang Daoyi soon saw the Mingxing Jewelry located by the roadside. This renowned jewelry and crafts store, due to various reasons, currently engaged in other businesses as well, exchanging adventurers' Geo Sigils for goods. It was said that during the store's heyday, the shelves were filled with glittering jewelry, shining like stars in the summer night.

The store did not seem to be at its peak now, as Mingxing Jewelry had lost a portion of its best sources of goods due to the incident at Guyun Stone Forest. Currently, only a small portion of the goods were on display.

"Welcome to Mingxing Jewelry. Currently, the Liuli New Moon only accepts reservations, but we still have some other jewelry for sale. Feel free to take a look."

The greeting came from a young lady, whom Wang Daoyi recognized as the proprietor of Mingxing Pavilion—Xingxi.

"Hello, I have some antiques to sell. Where can I get them appraised?" Wang Daoyi inquired.

"Selling antiques? I'm sorry, Mingxing Pavilion currently only deals in jewelry. If you want to sell antiques, you can go to Higuju next door or to Chi Hu Yan. There's a antique shop there that buys antiques!" Xingxi explained.

Upon hearing that Wang Daoyi was here to sell antiques, Xingxi knew it was another person who misunderstood Mingxing Jewelry's business. Although Mingxing Jewelry also bought some antiques, the premise was that these antiques belonged to the jewelry category.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Wang Daoyi thanked her politely before leaving Mingxing Pavilion. He patted his slightly flushed face and looked at Higuju next to Mingxing Jewelry, but the shop was closed, with a notice hanging outside indicating that the owner had gone out for purchases.

With no other choice, he shook his head and continued into the crowd, heading towards Chi Hu Yan.

Wang Daoyi soon remembered the shop Xingxi mentioned—a man would be loudly proclaiming the rarity of the treasures, only to say they were not for sale when travelers asked about their prices. He would claim that these treasures were only for his master's show-off, which disgusted many people.

Recalling his memories from his previous life, Wang Daoyi proceeded towards Chi Hu Yan.

Chi Hu Yan, the perpetually pulsating heart of Liyue Harbor, pumping vitality into its veins. The bustling scenes of this place showcased the infinite vitality of Liyue Harbor.

As the largest gathering place of small vendors in Liyue, different from the prosperity of Feiyun Slope, Chighuyan represented the liveliness of Liyue, with hawkers' calls and travelers' conversations, presenting a bustling marketplace with harmonious diversity.

Walking into Chi Hu Yan's domain, Wang Daoyi was soon drawn in by a wave of aroma. Despite having already eaten with the caravan earlier, and having mostly hitched rides on the caravan's vehicles, Wang Daoyi hadn't expended much energy. Though it was past lunchtime, the aroma stirred his hunger, leading him to a small restaurant named Wanmin Restaurant.

Despite being called "small" compared to establishments like Liuli Pavilion and New Moon Pavilion, Wanmin Restaurant was sizable, with over a dozen tables. Even though it was past lunchtime, all the tables were still occupied, with several people waiting in line.