The Realm of People
Last updated 2026-06-13
The Realm of People is the third part of the A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon Event.
Steps
- Wait until 08:00 two days from now
- Go to Mt. Aocang
- Go to Mt. Qingce
- Go to Mt. Qingce
- Have a meal at Wanmin Restaurant
- Take a seat behind the restaurant
- Think about where to go next
- Go to Third-Round Knockout
- Go to where the Mingxiao Lantern is
Gameplay Notes
- During step 4, the player enters a Special Story Mode, and the active party is limited to the Traveler.
Dialogue
- (Pass time)
- Paimon: It's time to meet back up with Xiao! Let's head to Mt. Aocang.
Step DescriptionAfter two days have passed, you don't yet know if Zhongli's actions have been successful...
- (Approach Madame Ping and Xianyun)
- Paimon: Xiao, Cloud Retainer, Madame Ping! We're here! Any news on Zhongli?
- Paimon: Wait, aren't we missing two adepti?
- Madame Ping: Hehe, well, Xianyun banned Mountain Shaper from Mt. Aocang for three days.
- Paimon: Oh... Then what about Moon Carver?
- Xianyun: *scoff* The scheme to plant mint in one's abode was one those two fools devised together! And when it comes to punishment, one does not discriminate. His banishment ends in three days as well.
- Paimon: Wow, that's pretty harsh, Cloud Retainer!
- Xiao: Let's get down to business. We have news of Rex Lapis.
- Paimon: Huh? Isn't that...?
- Xianyun: Yes, Rex Lapis' Geo pillar. It descended from on high this morning. He must have sent it for a reason, but it does not respond to our touch...
- Paimon: So, what does it mean? Is he in trouble?
- Xiao: Not necessarily. It could be a message only a specific person is meant to receive.
- Xiao: (Traveler), you alone spoke to Rex Lapis before he left.
- Paimon: Oh! So, it must be for (Traveler)!
- Xiao: Give it a try.
(Touch the pillar.)- As you feel solid rock beneath your fingers, a familiar voice rings through your mind...
- "Come to the spring on Mt. Qingce. I have left an entrance for you..."
- Xiao: Well?
- Seems like he might be over at Mt. Qingce.
- Xianyun: Just as one surmised. It seems that Rex Lapis will not countenance our involvement in this matter.
- Madame Ping: Heh, that would not surprise me in the slightest. He's always had a soft spot for (Traveler), after all.
- Madame Ping: But be that as it may, we have served Rex Lapis for millennia now. In other words, I'm sure this has nothing to do with favoritism — he's probably just trying to protect us.
- Xiao: That's right. So you mustn't let your guard down, even if Rex Lapis is by your side.
- Don't worry, I won't.
- Paimon: Alright, let's get going. We'll try not to keep you all waiting!
- (Approach the lake)
- Paimon: Keep your eyes peeled, he should be around here somewhere...
- (Pass over the bridge in the domain)
- ???: Who could have imagined that the once mighty Geo Archon might end up so? Sitting on a humble stool in the woods, quietly weaving Moon Lanterns...
- ???: You really do look like an old man now.
- Zhongli: This is a Xiao Lantern, not a Moon Lantern.
- ???: Hmm?
- Zhongli: In ages past, when the gods waged war and the world was in turmoil, these lanterns were lit to guide fallen warriors back to their homes.
- Zhongli: Had you tarried in the mortal realm for but a little while longer, you might have become quite accustomed to them.
- ???: Even so, it bears such a striking resemblance to the Moon Lanterns they used to offer up to the heavens. Could this truly be mere coincidence?
- Zhongli: Perhaps in some sense it is, yet in another, it isn't.
- Zhongli: For instance, who is to say that some of Lang-Gan's magnificent jade did not become part of the very foundations upon which Liyue Harbor now stands?
- Zhongli: It is conceivable that this ritual was transmitted in such a manner, too.
- ???: Now, now... Let's not let ourselves get carried away. For all its splendor, do not forget that in the end, even Lang-Gan could not escape its heaven-sent fate.
- ???: Alas, it is just a pity that the little creatures of this world may never again lift their eyes to the moon, even should misfortune befall them...
- ???: But you, Geo Lord, now that you rule this realm — why take the trouble, not to mention the risk, to visit one who bears such profound guilt as I?
- ???: Are you not afraid that you might be sullied by the curse of time that was laid upon me?
- Zhongli: There is no risk to speak of — at least, not in comparison to that which you took when you defied the heavens all that time ago.
- ???: Tch. As I have stated, time and again, it was not I who defied the heavens.
- Ziqiao: Geo Lord, the ancient affairs of Lang-Gan have nothing to do with me, for I am but one of her Deadly Selves, severed before her demise. My name is not Zibai, but Ziqiao.
- Ziqiao: Surely you did not take us for one and the same solely on the basis that we may all assume the form of white horses?
- Ziqiao: Sorry to break it to you, but you seem to have found yourself the wrong white horse.
- Ziqiao: Anyway, do tell me — what urgent matter brings you here?
- Zhongli: Very well, then... I have come to ask for Zibai's shade.
- Ziqiao: Oh? So the Geo Lord has set his sights upon Zibai's human soul... And what is it that you intend to do with it?
- Zhongli: The world outside is changing. With the new moon's birth, the confines of the shadowmoon are gradually disintegrating. In other words, the Heavenly Soul is set to return.
- Zhongli: Consequently, strange phenomena have manifested within Lang-Gan's former domain, leading to the Earthly Soul's reappearance as well. The last of the trio, the Human Soul, is in your possession.
- Ziqiao: Most intriguing...
- Zhongli: My intention is to gather all three together so that an old friend may finally make her return.
- Ziqiao: I must admit, it seems that some remarkable affairs are coming to pass in the outside world. Yet there is one thing you seem to have overlooked, Lord of Geo.
- Ziqiao: Back in the day, it was you that freed me from that painting — and afterwards, I took up arms in your name. Together, we first subdued Chenyu Vale, then brought peace to Mt. Qingce. It was for this cause that the contract between us was made.
- (Zibai gazes at an old painting on a nearby desk)
- Ziqiao: But now that the debt has been repaid, what cause have you to expect my aid?
- Zhongli: Zibai and I have long been friends. Given not only that you were manifested from a corrupt desire within her divine form, but that you also possess a fragment of her soul, how can you purport to be "the wrong" white horse?
- Ziqiao: Ha... I think you'll find that we are now as separate and distinct as any two beings ever were. What once shone with radiant purity has long become dust... what you see is no longer what it was.
- Ziqiao: O great Lord of Geo, should this still be unclear to you, I bid you take your leave.
- Zhongli: Mm... It seems that the fault lies in my own lack of consideration. As you wish, I shall let this matter rest.
- Ziqiao: Wait... One moment, if you will. Should this not be your opportunity to propose a new contract? The part where you make me an offer I simply couldn't refuse?
- Ziqiao: Even those puny mortals know how to haggle when striking their bargains. Should you, the famed God of Contracts, not likewise strive for success through negotiation?
- Ziqiao: Come now, enough with the posturing. It's time to name your price.
- Zhongli: Very well. I had, in truth, prepared a new contract for your consideration.
- Ziqiao: Hah! I knew you would not come before me unprepared.
- Ziqiao: Yet you should know that I want for nothing, for I live in the mountains carefree and untroubled. Occasionally, I even find sport in teasing the mortals who stumble into my presence.
- Zhongli: Then why persist in telling them those ancient stories? I speak of what transpired before the sky collapsed and the earth sank into itself.
- Ziqiao: That is merely my way of passing the time. And what of it? Would any believe, much less remember, the ramblings of a mountain hermit?
- Zhongli: Those tales have long since spread throughout the mortal realm.
- Ziqiao: ...
- Zhongli: Should my words prove insufficient, I invite you to see the world for yourself. To this end, I have found you a pair of trusty guides.
- Zhongli: The Lantern Rite is presently underway in Liyue, and should prove quite intriguing for you.
- Ziqiao: So this, then, is the "contract" you have prepared for me?
- Zhongli: Indeed it is. Think of it as... a contract for a one-day festive excursion.
- Ziqiao: Surely you do not hope to offer this in exchange for Zibai's shade? The foundation of my very existence for a little excursion seems a little steep, wouldn't you say?
- Zhongli: Why not see for yourself? You can always decide afterwards. The final determination, of course, shall rest with you.
- Ziqiao: Is that so? Then perhaps this deal might not be entirely off the table, after all. Hmm... Where, then, are these "guides" of which you speak?
- Paimon: Hey, it's Zhongli! We've been looking for you everywhere... We thought you might've gone missing!
- And this is...?
- Zhongli: You're here.
- Ziqiao: So these are my guides? Well, well... They certainly look the part, I'll give you that.
- Paimon: G—Guides...?
- Ziqiao: Oh, you poor, innocent little creatures. The benevolent Lord of Geo has sold you to me — which means that for the rest of this day, you belong to me.
- Paimon: Sold us to you!? Just what have you gotten us into, Zhongli?
- Zhongli: The situation is not quite as dire as that would sound. I ask only that you accompany my adeptus friend on a tour of Liyue.
- And you'll help us after that?
- Ziqiao: I would suspect that depends on how well you entertain me.
- Paimon: E—Entertain you!?
- Where would you like us to take you?
- Ziqiao: Let us start with this "Liyue Harbor" of which I have heard so much. Nowhere is quite so fascinating as a place teeming with little mortals.
- Paimon: How come this adeptus... sounds so different from what Paimon imagined...?
- Let's just play this by ear...
- Paimon: Okay, we'll take care of it! Get ready to find out why they call Paimon the best travel guide in all of Teyvat!
- Paimon: Look, we've arrived at Liyue Harbor!
- Paimon: Not only is it Teyvat's busiest port, it's also the beating heart of Liyue!
- Paimon: So, dear madam adeptus, where would you like to go first?
- Ziqiao: "With humble fare and wine to sip, in comfort clothed and soul at ease, one eats, and all the heart's ills cease."
- Paimon: Hehe, so we're heading straight for the good stuff? Well, you're in luck, 'cause Paimon's an expert when it comes to food!
- Paimon: There are two main cooking styles in Liyue — Li Cuisine, which is all about mountain delicacies, and Yue Cuisine, which is centered on seafood. The most famous restaurants are Liuli Pavilion and Xinyue Kiosk.
- Paimon: Oooh, now Paimon's starting to drool... Guess our only option is to go try them both — two meals, back to back!
- Ziqiao: Both sound like excellent options to me. Are these the kind of establishments that most people might visit on a regular basis?
- Paimon: Hmm, not exactly... Both Li Cuisine and Yue Cuisine are known for their pricey ingredients. Definitely not what you'd call the budget options!
- Paimon: But don't you worry about that — just think of it as Zhongli's little treat!
- Kinda putting Hu Tao in a tough spot here, Paimon...
- Paimon: C'mon, aren't you supposed to be pals with Hu Tao? Paimon's sure we can afford to spend a little more of her Mora, at least...
- Just looking for an excuse to gorge yourself at someone else's expense, huh?
- Paimon: Hey! All Paimon wants is to provide our adeptus with the best possible experience here! Don't you want that too?
- Ziqiao: Both certainly sound like worthy choices.
- Ziqiao: Just now, though, I happened to see a porter pass this way. Where might individuals like him go to eat?
- Paimon: A hungry porter, huh? Hmm... Oh, oh, Paimon knows just the place!
- Wanmin Restaurant.
- Paimon: Yup! Nothing fancy-schmancy there — just tasty dishes made with simple ingredients in a variety of different styles. Most importantly, it's great value for money too! No wonder everyone loves it, huh?
- Paimon: Oh, and the owner happens to be a good friend of ours, too!
- Ziqiao: "Wanmin Restaurant," hmm... Yes, even the name itself feels lively and down to earth. Alright, let's make it our first stop.
- Paimon: Yippee, that's a great choice too! Alrighty, let's head over there right away — Paimon can't wait to dig in!
- Paimon: Wanmin Restaurant, here we come!
- (Approach Wanmin Restaurant)
- Paimon: Xiangling! Chef Mao! We're here!
- Chef Mao: Oh, hello there! What a surprise to see you two! Welcome, welcome!
- (Chef Mao and Xiangling walk out of the kitchen together)
- Xiangling: Hey there, (Traveler) and Paimon! We're a little busy today, so grab a table while you still can!
- Xiangling: Um, but... I don't think I've met this lady before? Is she a new friend?
- Paimon: Uh... You could say that...?
- We brought her here for Lantern Rite.
- Xiangling: Oh, I see... Well, hey there! A friend of (Traveler)'s a friend of mine too! Don't worry, we'll take good care of you. Just order whatever you want — it's on the house!
- Xiangling: By the way, I'm Xiangling! I cook here at Wanmin Restaurant. What's your name?
- Ziqiao: Miss Xiangling, have you ever heard of the White Horse Adeptus?
- Xiangling: Of course! What about her?
- Ziqiao: I am her, and she is me.
- Paimon: Huh!?
- Xiangling: Y—You mean... you're an Adeptus!?
- Chef Mao: Hahaha, you young-uns crack me up! C'mon Xiangling, you've gotta keep up with the times!
- Chef Mao: Haven't you heard of "cosplay"? It's like a roleplaying game where you dress up as famous characters and pretend to be 'em. Seriously, it's all the rage, and it looks like this young lady's quite the expert!
- Chef Mao: Your friends sure keep their fingers on the pulse, huh, (Traveler)?
- Xiangling: Wow, Dad, didn't know you were so tuned in! But... how come I haven't heard about it?
- Chef Mao: You gotta listen to our customers! Didn't I tell you to spend less time chasing after wild vegetables and more time making friends? You're even more out of touch than I am, haha...
- Xiangling: Hey, I like making friends too! Isn't that what I'm doing right now?
- Xiangling: Anyway... Even if it is just a costume, is it alright if I still call you "White Horse Adeptus"?
- Ziqiao: Of course it's "alright," because that's exactly who I am.
- Xiangling: Hehe, okay, okay... I can see you're really committed to the role! How about I call you "The Real White Horse Adeptus" instead?
- Paimon: Hah... In that case, you can call Paimon "The Real (Traveler)"!
- Guess that makes me "The Real Paimon."
- Xiangling: Haha, yeah right. You could've at least switched outfits!
- Ziqiao: Hmph, puny mortals. Nevertheless, I suppose it might be amusing to indulge in your little charade, for a while at least...
- Xiangling: Alright, go grab yourselves a table! I'll come take your order in a bit.
- (Approach the table)
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- (After the group is seated, Lu Xiangxiang approaches the table)
- Lu Xiangxiang: Hello... May I ask if Miss Xiangling and Chef Mao are here?
- Paimon: Yeah, they're just over there! Wait a sec, aren't you...?
- Xiangling: So, what would you like to— Huh? You're...
- Lu Xiangxiang: Hello, Miss Xiangling... It's me, Lu Xiangxiang. The one who broke some stuff here at your restaurant a few days ago.
- Lu Xiangxiang: I just wanted you to know how sorry I am... I honestly don't know what came over me. Please, please forgive me...
- Chef Mao: Oh, it's you! You really gave me a fright that day, young lady! You didn't actually get food poisoning from our Black-Back Perch Stew, right...?
- Xiangling: C'mon Dad, she's come to say sorry...
- Xiangling: It's alright, Miss Lu. You must've been feeling a bit off that day. You're looking so much better now, though!
- Xiangling: Why don't you grab a table too? This one's on the house!
- Lu Xiangxiang: No, I couldn't possibly...
- Xiangling: Hey, it's totally okay! We all feel under the weather sometimes, especially when we're away from home. Go on, find yourself a—
- Xiangling: ...Uh, yikes, looks like all the tables are taken...
- Paimon: Wanna come sit with us? We've got an extra seat over here!
- Must be fate, huh?
- Xiangling: Thanks guys! So, what would you like to eat today? Feel free to order anything you like!
- Ziqiao: Hmm... I should very much like to sample your renowned Poisonous Black-Back Perch Stew.
- Lu Xiangxiang: I—It wasn't poisoned... That was all on me...
- Xiangling: Ahaha... So that's one portion of Black-Back Perch Stew. How about you guys?
- Paimon: Paimon wants... Uh...
- Since it's on the house, why don't you choose for us?
- Xiangling: Sure thing! Looks like Paimon's having trouble making up her mind, hehe... Anyway, I guarantee you'll love it!
- Xiangling: Let me think... Well, since the Black-Back Perch Stew is on the spicier side, I guess it makes sense to balance it out with a serving of Stir-Fried Shrimp.
- Xiangling: And since it's Lantern Rite season, you'd better try out the Triple-Layered Consommé and Come and Get It too. Those are our seasonal specialties!
- Xiangling: As for the carbs... since we've got a full table, how about some Right at Home along with our special Chili-Mince Cornbread Buns? Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
- Xiangling: Then, for dessert, I'll whip you up some Lucky Snow Delight. I just came up with it a few days ago... and I can't wait for you to try it!
- Paimon: Wow, sounds like quite the feast! Looks like Paimon's in luck today!
- Lu Xiangxiang: Am I the only one who thinks that's... way too much?
- Xiangling: Not at all! Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. And to top it all off, our star dish, Adeptus' Temptation! Hehe, you should know that we don't often serve this here at Wanmin Restaurant...
- Xiangling: But since this is my first time cooking for the "White Horse Adeptus," I'm pulling out all the stops!
- Xiangling: Okie-dokie, just sit back and relax. I'll have your dishes out in no time!
- Lu Xiangxiang: Hold on... Did I just hear Miss Xiangling mention the White Horse Adeptus?
- Ziqiao: You did indeed, and you're looking right at her.
- Paimon: Ahem... That's a joke by the way... She's cosplaying!
- Lu Xiangxiang: Oh, I see... Phew, almost believed you there for a moment!
- Ziqiao: Tell me, little one — what business might you have with the White Horse Adeptus?
- Lu Xiangxiang: Mm... It's a long story. Basically, a while back, I took part in an archaeological dig over at The Chasm. While we were there, we discovered a number of relics.
- Lu Xiangxiang: Our findings show that they date back to the era of Lang-Gan, an ancient nation whose people are said to have been the ancestors of some of the modern-day inhabitants of Chenyu Vale.
- Ziqiao: And why might such matters concern the White Horse Adeptus?
- Lu Xiangxiang: Because some of those relics not only seem to contain textual references to her, but even depictions of what she looked like.
- Lu Xiangxiang: There have long been legends claiming that the White Horse Adeptus was a deity of that era, but there are plenty of other theories out there too.
- Lu Xiangxiang: If I could just locate some more detailed records, I'm sure we'd be able to find out so much more...
- Ziqiao: So, you're into history?
- Lu Xiangxiang: I... Well, to tell you the truth, I actually joined the archaeological team by sheer accident. But once I'd started down this path, I knew that I wanted to make something of myself.
- Lu Xiangxiang: Recently, though, things seem to have taken a turn for the worse... *sigh* Still can't believe I caused such a mess, and even ended up hurting someone...
- Ziqiao: Oh? So you're considering becoming a martial artist now instead?
- Lu Xiangxiang: No, no, I mean, they weren't seriously hurt! It was just a few scratches, and they let it go after my mother compensated them...
- You know, that really wasn't your fault...
- Lu Xiangxiang: *sigh* Either way, my career's pretty much over. And even though both the victim and the Ministry of Civil Affairs say they won't be pursuing the matter any further, my father says he's going to punish me according to our family rules.
- Paimon: F—Family rules!?
- Lu Xiangxiang: Yeah, he's decided to ground me. I'll have to return to Qiaoying Village after Lantern Rite, and goodness knows when I'll be allowed to leave again...
- Paimon: Wow, that's harsh! Sounds like the kind of thing only rich, super traditional parents would do...
- Lu Xiangxiang: We're not exactly "rich," though! All we own are a few tea fields in Qiaoying Village and a guesthouse in Liyue Harbor...
- Paimon: A guesthouse? It isn't... Baiju Guesthouse, by any chance?
- Ahh, so Boss Lu must be your...
- Lu Xiangxiang: Yep, he's my grandfather! So you've heard of the guesthouse before?
- Paimon: Small world, huh?
- Paimon: Come to think of it, didn't Boss Lu mention something about... hoping that the White Horse Adeptus would show up and "let her divine power be known"?
- (Well, she showed up alright...)
- Paimon: Sure, but... Paimon's guessing this wasn't exactly what he had in mind...
- (Shh, keep it down...)
- Ziqiao: Little one, it sounds to me that your family is rather well-off, after all. What, then, drew you to archaeology? Why subject yourself to such unnecessary hardships?
- Lu Xiangxiang: Even if I stayed at home, there's no guarantee I'd lead a nice, easy life. Just look at my father.
- Lu Xiangxiang: Recently, my grandfather put him in charge of the guesthouse, and he came up with a bunch of ideas right away, starting with changing its name.
- Lu Xiangxiang: That didn't turn out well, though. My grandfather yelled at him for days, even calling him a bad son, and they still haven't let it go...
- Paimon: Ohhh... Paimon thinks we might've heard about that, too...
- Lu Xiangxiang: Long story short... Being dependent on others is never fun. You just end up being completely under their thumb.
- Lu Xiangxiang: That's why I want to make it on my own out here, no matter how hard it is. After all, as the saying goes, "to rise above others, one must endure the hardest of hardships."
- Ziqiao: Hahaha...
- Lu Xiangxiang: What's... so funny about that?
- Ziqiao: You poor, innocent little creatures never fail to amuse me. To think you would endure all manner of hardships in your brief time on this mortal plane, and all that merely to "rise above others"!
- Ziqiao: I would have thought that the wiser path would be to simply roam this world as I do.
- Lu Xiangxiang: Huh?
- Ziqiao: Tell me, what is it that you truly delight in? Archaeology? Martial arts? Tea-planting? Or perhaps the keeping of a guesthouse?
- Lu Xiangxiang: What I... delight in?
- Ziqiao: Yes. Surely there must be something you don't find quite so exhausting? Whatever delights you should not feel like a burden.
- Lu Xiangxiang: But... do things like that really exist?
- Ziqiao: Of course! Take Miss Xiangling, for instance — I defy you to detect even a hint of hardship on her face when she wields her wok and spatula.
- Ziqiao: So, since it seems you are resolved to tread the rocky path, you should strive with all your might to pursue that which brings you delight.
- Lu Xiangxiang: You mean... like cosplay?
- Ziqiao: *cough* I suppose... you might say that...
- Paimon: Huh... Looks like the White Horse Adeptus is really getting into her "role"...
- Lu Xiangxiang: Hmm... I think I get what you mean, then. Maybe I should have a chat with Miss Xiangling before I head home...
- Xiangling: Okay everyone, sorry to keep you waiting! Here's your food!
- Paimon: Wow! It all smells so good!
- Ziqiao: Finally, I get to try that famous poisonous stew...
- Paimon: Hey, didn't you hear what Xiangxiang said? It wasn't the stew! If anyone's to blame, it's that other you!
- Ziqiao: Whew...
- Paimon: What's... up?
- (Tears begin running down Ziqiao's face)
- Ziqiao: How fiercely this mortal fare burns upon the tongue!
- You and the others devour the food set before you...
- Once you've all finished, Lu Xiangxiang stays behind to ask Xiangling how she might discover a vocation she truly loves.
- The rest of you make your way onto the streets as you discuss the next stop on your one-day tour of Liyue.
- Ziqiao: Mmm... Most satisfying, as poisonous stews go. So, where to now? Time, I think, to seek out some diversion.
- Paimon: Oh, there's plenty of entertainment options in Liyue, Paimon'll tell ya that! The locals like to drink tea, walk their pets, play chess, watch operas, attend storytelling performances—
- Ziqiao: Storytelling performances...?
- Paimon: Y'know, like... listening to people telling stories! They're usually based on old Liyue legends, just like their operas.
- Paimon: Stuff like "The Divine Damsel of Devastation," "Through the Eyes of a Dragon," or "The Sanctification of Tao Dou"...
- Ziqiao: What about the story of the bright moon that sits in the sky above us?
- Paimon: Hmm, Paimon doesn't think she's heard that one... Still, the moon does come up quite a lot! It's even in the name itself — the "yue" in "Liyue" actually means "moon"!
- Paimon: Since we're on the subject... You like telling stories yourself, right? Why don't we go check it out?
- Ziqiao: In that case, I'll have to trouble the two of you to lead the way.
- Paimon: Awesome, let's go! Third-Round Knockout, here we come!
- (Obtain
Recipe: Lucky Snow Delight)
- (Obtain
- (Approach Yun Jin and Iron Tongue Tian at Third-Round Knockout)
- Iron Tongue Tian: What a tongue twister... Phew, I'd have made a complete fool of myself if I'd tried to say it on stage without practicing it first.
- Iron Tongue Tian: "Ha! Call yourself 'Iron Tongue Tian'? 'Wobbly Tongue Tian,' more like!"
- Yun Jin: Heh, I used to have that problem a lot...
- Yun Jin: But if you just take your time to grasp the meaning and commit it to memory, you'll be able to say it smoothly in no time.
- Iron Tongue Tian: You're right, Ms. Yun. I'll give it another try...
- Paimon: Hey, Yun Jin! Fancy seeing you here! What are you two talking about?
- Yun Jin: Ah, (Traveler) and Paimon, we meet again. And who, may I ask, is this...?
- Ziqiao: You may call me the White Horse Adeptus.
- Iron Tongue Tian: The White Horse Adeptus!?
- Paimon: *cough* She's not... really an adeptus...
- ...She's just cosplaying as one.
- Yun Jin: I see... Well, it certainly looks like a lot of fun!
- Iron Tongue Tian: Oh! Funny you mention it, this type of thing is actually something I'm quite familiar with.
- Iron Tongue Tian: Once, to perform "Through the Eyes of a Dragon," I decided to imagine that I was Rex Lapis himself, hahaha. It was the only way to truly inhabit his mindset and understand his resolve to quell those demons...
- Paimon: Sounds like you just wanted an excuse to feel all big and powerful...
- Iron Tongue Tian: Hey, that's... You just don't understand how inspiration works!
- Paimon: Hmph, you're one to talk! Paimon's traveled all over with (Traveler), and she's seen things that would make your jaw drop!
- Iron Tongue Tian: Alright then, since you claim to be so knowledgeable, why don't you prove it by reciting "An Ancient Poem"?
- Paimon: An ancient poem? Which one?
- Iron Tongue Tian: Hah, see! You mean to tell me you've never even heard of the ancient poem called "An Ancient Poem"?
- Paimon: What kind of a title is that!?
- Yun Jin: Ha, quit teasing Paimon. We only just found out about that ourselves. He's talking about the writing on those ancient relics.
- Yun Jin: When we first saw it, we couldn't figure out what it all meant, so in the meantime, we decided to just refer to it as "An Ancient Poem."
- Yun Jin: However, thanks to the painstaking work of the scholars who were tasked with decoding it, it seems like that's exactly what it was — or rather, an ode offered in veneration of the moon and the White Horse Adeptus.
- Paimon: Ohhh yeah, didn't Keqing mention that before? It's got something to do with Lang-Gan, right?
- Yun Jin: That is correct. The Ministry of Civil Affairs has issued a notice stating that, although it is true that the moon may disappear tonight, we should be in no danger. In other words, there's nothing to fear.
- Yun Jin: But if you're worried, we can always take a leaf from the book of the ancients — by reciting this poem, I mean, and calling for the White Horse Adeptus' aid. If we do that, I'm certain she'll protect our moon and keep us safe.
- Paimon: Whoa, seriously? Paimon has to get a look at this...
- An Ancient Poem
Under moon eternal, in radiant night, a maiden grants silk soft and light.
Under moon iridescent, in night divine, a maiden grants fiber for cloth so fine.
Under moon of frost, in night so great, a maiden grants tools to divine our fate.
The fields are plowed, the seeds are sown, and from the earth, life is grown.
The seedlings stretch, the crops do rise, and all unfolds before our eyes.
Fruits are gathered, sweet wine is poured, these gifts we offer to our lord.
Pure as heaven, so fair and bright, she shines as light in this dark night.
And with her does this wish take flight.
- An Ancient Poem
- Paimon: "Under moon eternal, in radiant night, a maiden grants silk... soft and light?" What in Teyvat's that supposed to mean...
- Paimon: "Under moon iridescent, in night divine... Blablabla something cloth so fine."
- Paimon: "Something about fields being plowed, something else about seeds being sown... from the earth..." Seriously, what is this?
- Ziqiao: "The fields are plowed, the seeds are sown, and from the earth, life is grown."
- Paimon: ...Whoa, you did that without even looking!
- Iron Tongue Tian: Bravo, bravo! We have an expert in our midst!
- Iron Tongue Tian: Looks like this young lady really does know her role inside out, haha! If I didn't know any better, I'd have taken her for the real deal!
- Ziqiao: That's because I am "the real deal."
- Iron Tongue Tian: That's the spirit! This is exactly the kind of mindset I was talking about! "Behold, mortals, I am none other than the indomitable Rex Lapis himself! Kneel before my godly splendor!"
- Iron Tongue Tian: Believe me, young lady, I know exactly why you do it. Back in the day, I was just like you...
- Ziqiao: I must say, you are rather amusing, as mortals go.
- Yun Jin: Miss "White Horse Adeptus," it is a great pleasure to make your acquaintance today. I have some questions regarding the poem, and I was wondering, perhaps, if you might be able to shed some light on it?
- Ziqiao: Hmm, you want me to... explain the full meaning of its verses?
- Yun Jin: Your guidance would be much appreciated.
- Ziqiao: Fascinating... Tell me, do all the people of Liyue still express such reverence for the ancient ways?
- Yun Jin: Well, it's true that we hold a deep fondness for our history — but it is hardly our only pursuit. One of my good friends, for instance, is even more devoted to the modern Fontainian art of rock 'n' roll.
- Iron Tongue Tian: Exactly! And don't forget, great practitioners of the roleplaying arts walk among us too — people like me and you, young lady!
- Yun Jin: Haha, yes... So rather than placing too much emphasis on our reverence for the ancient ways, it might be better to say that here in Liyue, a hundred passions bloom, each with a voice of its own.
- Ziqiao: I see... Then I suppose it wouldn't do any harm for me to enlighten you. In truth, it is but a simple poem of blessings. Its meaning is this:
- Ziqiao: "As the Eternal Moon rises in the night sky, a maiden adorned with lustrous jade descends upon the earth. She blesses the kudzu vines and mulberry leaves, so that they may be used to make coarse cloth that is nevertheless soft, light, and comfortable to wear."
- Ziqiao: "As the Iridescent Moon rises in the night sky, a maiden adorned with lustrous jade descends upon the earth. She blesses the kudzu vines and hemp, so that they may be used to make fine, luxurious cloth."
- Ziqiao: "As the Frost Moon rises in the night sky, a maiden adorned with lustrous jade descends upon the earth. She blesses the mugwort and artemisia, so that they may be perfect for divination."
- Yun Jin: So she really did come down from the moon...?
- Ziqiao: "She shows the people how to use the plow and spade to purge the land of weeds, till the soil, and heap up the earth to make it fertile; then with the hoe, she teaches them to sow their grain, bestowing the promise of life upon every seed."
- Ziqiao: "She blesses the millet and the beans, ensuring that their stalks and vines stretch forth without end. She graces the wheat and the rice, so that their heavy heads are filled with plump, glistening grain."
- Paimon: Sounds like she's a real pro at all this farming stuff!
- Ziqiao: "The fruits of the field are harvested and brewed into sacred wine for honored guests. This we reverently present to the divine maiden, with every ceremonial step flawlessly observed, so that she may witness the depth of our piety and respect."
- Ziqiao: "O, divine maiden, how can your graceful presence in the sky not seem like that of a fairy descending from the heavens?"
- Ziqiao: "O, divine maiden, how does your pure and radiant form not resemble the guardian spirit of our land?"
- Ziqiao: "I send my heart's desire ascending to the heavens, beseeching you to grant us good fortune and blessings in the coming year."
- Paimon: Huh, so that's what it's supposed to mean...?
- Iron Tongue Tian: I find myself speechless... moved beyond the power of words to convey. Oh young lady, haha, you have shown me the heights to which a true role-player might aspire!
- Yun Jin: A truly remarkable performance! I did not anticipate that anyone could unravel this poem with such depth and clarity, and so soon after the Ministry of Civil Affairs' notice too.
- Yun Jin: I'd even begun to consider myself somewhat versed in the matter, but as they say, there's always someone more knowledgeable out there. Allow me to extend my thanks to you, Miss "White Horse Adeptus."
- Ziqiao: You are far too humble, young one. I must confess, it is I who have been surprised — not only by you, but also by this "Liyue Harbor" of the present day...
- Yun Jin: Ah, so you're not from Liyue? And what, may I ask, has surprised you about it?
- Ziqiao: Oh, it's nothing, really. Just some old memories scattered here and there.
- Ziqiao: Very well, my guides. I suppose it is time we set forth on the next part of our excursion. I'd like to go see that wharf now. What say the two of you?
- Paimon: N—No problem! We'll take you wherever you want!
- Yun Jin: Oh, leaving so soon? Before you go, allow me to introduce myself... I am Yun Jin, director of the Yun-Han Opera Troupe. May I ask your name in return?
- Ziqiao: Heh, my own "name" is scarcely worth mentioning. But since you asked, hmm... perhaps I'll tell you the title of that poem instead.
- Paimon: Huh? So it isn't actually called "An Ancient Poem"?
- Ziqiao: Ha, of course not! Its real title is "Odes of Lang: Zibai."
- Yun Jin: "Odes of Lang"... "Zibai"...
- Ziqiao: Mhm... Alright then. Until we meet again.
- (Approach Ganyu and Yanfei in front of the Mingxiao Lantern)
- Yanfei: Hey, Ganyu! I almost forgot to mention — on my recent trip to Nod-Krai, I came across something really fascinating in the Frostmoon Scions' library.
- Yanfei: I found records in their collection of another divine envoy living on the moon!
- Ganyu: A divine envoy on the moon? You don't think it could have been referring to the White Horse Adeptus too, do you?
- (If the player has not met Ganyu yet, an introductory note appears on screen)
Ganyu — Plenilune Gaze
The blood of the Illuminated Beast known as the "Qilin" flows in the veins of this young lady. To fulfill her contract with Rex Lapis, she has been serving in the Yuehai Pavilion as a secretary for thousands of years.
She usually has a gentle and collected nature, and is supremely reliable at work. Her sense of responsibility is unflagging, even when faced with mountains of endless paperwork
This comes from her wish for the greatest possible well-being for the people of Liyue, which resides deep within her kind yet resilient heart. Now, she forges ahead ceaselessly to build the ideal Liyue, day after day.
- Yanfei: No way to say for sure. Still, the similarities between our legends are intriguing, to say the least.
- (If the player has not met Yanfei yet, an introductory note appears on screen)
Yanfei — Wise Innocence
Yanfei is famed among the legal advisers active in Liyue Harbor.
Agile in thought and sharp in her speech, she is the descendant of a human and an illuminated beast, and her wisdom is well beyond the norm.
In Liyue Harbor where all merchants flock, all manner of commercial conflicts occur every day, and Yanfei often gets called in to mediate when initial negotiations break down, for she can often solve these disagreements in a win-win fashion.
Of course, this also means that Yanfei's fees are on the high side, but since everyone is satisfied by her decisions, no one ever has any reason to complain.
- Yanfei: Isn't it amazing? Especially when you consider how far apart we are...
- Ganyu: It truly is. We might live in different lands, but when we look up at the night sky, we all see the same moon and stars.
- Yanfei: Right? It's like we're all bound together, no matter where we are. When you think of it like that, it's almost as if our friends from other nations will be right here, celebrating with us! Isn't that a wonderful thought?
- Ganyu: No wonder you were so excited to go see the giant lantern when you first got back. Sounds like you're a real fan of the White Horse Adeptus, huh?
- Yanfei: I guess you could say that, haha! Just a pity she's so elusive... Even Granny's never met her, y'know. Maybe she really is just a legend, after all.
- Paimon: Hey, Yanfei and Ganyu! Trust Paimon — the White Horse Adeptus is as real as real can be!
- Yanfei: Huh? Oh look, it's (Traveler) and Paimon! Feels like I haven't seen you two in, like... forever. Happy Lantern Rite! It's so good to see you again.
- Ganyu: Hey, you two! Happy Lantern Rite!
- Happy Lantern Rite!
- Yanfei: Did I... hear you right just now, Paimon? Does that mean you've actually seen the White Horse Adeptus!?
- Ziqiao: She has indeed. And now, so have you.
- Ganyu: Huh? And you are...?
- Ziqiao: Why, who else? The White Horse Adeptus, of course.
- Paimon: Could you maybe... start with something else next time?
- Yanfei: *gasp* Y—You're the White Horse Adeptus!?
- *cough* She's cosplaying as the White Horse Adeptus.
- Paimon: ...That's right! Allow Paimon to introduce you to our new friend, Ziqiao! She's been lowkey obsessed with cosplaying the White Horse Adeptus, ever since we met her...
- Yanfei: Haha, I see! Well then... Greetings, Miss Ziqiao. My name is Yanfei, and recently, I've been "lowkey obsessed" with learning everything I can about the White Horse Adeptus.
- Ganyu: I'm sure the two of you will get along like a house on fire... Oh, and by the way, I'm Ganyu.
- Yanfei: So, Miss Ziqiao! You must be here to see the giant lantern too, right?
- Ziqiao: Hmm? A horse-shaped Xiao Lantern... Is that... what I think it is?
- Yanfei: That's right! A lantern made to honor the White Horse Adeptus herself! Isn't it gorgeous?
- Ziqiao: *chuckle*
- Paimon: Huh? What are you laughing at?
- Ziqiao: Both the lantern... and myself.
- Paimon: What do you mean?
- Ziqiao: This lantern truly is an artistic masterpiece, but tell me this — have any of you ever seen a horse before?
- Paimon: Uh... Come to think of it, Paimon can't remember ever actually seeing one herself. What about you, (Traveler)?
- Me neither.
- I have, but not here.
- Ziqiao: This horse appears to be mid-trot, but it has adopted what is called a "lateral gait" — where the legs on one side of the body move together in unison. A rather rare sight, indeed...
- Ziqiao: Just now, I suddenly pictured myself... I mean, the White Horse Adeptus running the same way. The image was so absurd, I could barely contain my mirth...
- Yanfei: Oh, really? I never knew that... You learn something every day, huh!
- Paimon: ...Oh c'mon, it's basically a giant piece of fan art! Who cares if it's different than the original!
- So... Why laugh at yourself?
- Ziqiao: Heh... I was merely laughing at my own ignorance. I came here thinking that the White Horse Adeptus' tale had been long forgotten — yet here I am, gazing upon a lantern made in her honor.
- Yanfei: Hehe, well, you couldn't have been more mistaken! There are so many tales about the White Horse Adeptus, I'm starting to lose count. Just off the top of my head—
- Paimon: Just so you know, Yanfei, we've heard it all like... a million times before!
- Yanfei: ...Aha, but there's one thing I can guarantee that you haven't!
- Paimon: Huh? You mean like, a new chapter of her story's come to light?
- Yanfei: Mm-hmm, and I heard it from Ganyu just yesterday! Hey, why don't you share it with the others?
- Ganyu: Sure, no problem. Hmm, where to begin... Do you guys still remember what Liyue's Moonchase Festival is about?
- Paimon: Of course! It's a festival held in honor of Guo— Uhh, the Stove God!
- Ganyu: That's right. But it took a really long time for the Stove God Festival to become what it is today.
- Ganyu: In its earliest form, it was actually an adeptal ritual known as the "Moonchase Rite."
- Paimon: Hmm... Paimon remembers Madame Ping mentioning that before, but she never explained exactly what it was.
- Ganyu: According to Cloud Retainer, the Moonchase Rite was originally a ritual meant for communicating with the moon.
- Ziqiao: Communicating with the moon...? But for what purpose?
- Ganyu: At first, Cloud Retainer wasn't entirely sure either, as it was always Rex Lapis who performed the ritual.
- Paimon: Whoa, Zhong— Uhh, Rex Lapis did it himself!? Must've been a really important ritual...
- Ganyu: That's right. Unfortunately, despite numerous attempts, they never actually received any response from the moon... which is why they eventually stopped performing it.
- Ganyu: But then, just yesterday, Keqing took a picture of the moon being obscured by a dark hole to Cloud Retainer, and asked if it had anything to do with the Moonchase Rite...
- Ganyu: The moment Cloud Retainer saw it, it suddenly dawned on her that the Rite might have been an attempt to reach the White Horse Adeptus all along...
- (Paimon leans over to whisper to the Traveler)
- Paimon: Does that mean... Zhongli's been trying to bring back the White Horse Adeptus all this time?
- Yanfei: So, how about that? Bet you never thought there might even be a link between the White Horse Adeptus and the Moonchase Festival...
- It is quite the revelation, yes.
- Not exactly. It's an idea I've considered before.
- Ganyu: If Keqing hadn't taken that picture to Cloud Retainer, we would never have known any of this...
- Paimon: This is probably what Keqing was referring to that day when she mentioned there were some ideas she wanted to follow up on...
- Ziqiao: So, Geo Archon... All this time, you've been striving to awaken her...
- Yanfei: Huh? What do you mean, "awaken"?
- Ziqiao: ...Nothing. What I truly meant to say was, this new insight you've provided has been truly... eye-opening.
- Ziqiao: Oh, by the way, my trusty guides, I've been meaning to ask — where in Liyue Harbor might one enjoy an expansive scenic view?
- Paimon: Huh? We're off to the next stop already? But Paimon's barely done digesting that lore bomb just now!
- Ziqiao: All the more reason to find the right spot to let it sink in.
- Ganyu: Oh, so that's what you're up to, a tour of Liyue Harbor? In that case, if you're looking for a spot with a panoramic view, I'd recommend Yujing Terrace.
- Yanfei: That's a great idea! Since the terrace is on higher ground, the sea view from up there's sooo much better.
- I agree.
- Yanfei: Great! Well, the Lantern Rite's about to start, so we should get back to Granny's now.
- Ganyu: Hope to see you all at the festival tonight!
- Paimon: Oh, you're off too? Alright then... See you both soon!
- Yanfei: See you soon!
- Ziqiao: Very well, my guides — what are we waiting for?
- Paimon: O—Okay, you're the boss! Yujing Terrace it is — after all, the customer's always right!
- Hold on a second.
- Ziqiao: Something else you needed to do?
- Let's take a photo here in front of the giant lantern.
- Paimon: Woohoo! Paimon likes that idea!
- Ziqiao: And what, may I ask, is a "photo"?
- Paimon: It's this awesome invention that lets you record moments in the blink of an eye! Except, you've gotta try not to actually blink...
- Ziqiao: Oh? What must I do in preparation, then?
- Paimon: Nothing! All you gotta do is choose a pose — (Traveler) will handle everything else.
- Paimon: Come on, let's give it a try!
- Paimon: Look, we got a great picture! Paimon's gonna call it... "The White Horse Adeptus Meets the White Horse Adeptus in Liyue Harbor"!
- Ziqiao: Hah, they've even discovered a way to preserve moments in time... Now I truly am curious to witness what else these mortals might accomplish.
- Ziqiao: Very well, let us proceed. Yujing Terrace lies in that direction, does it not?
- Paimon: Hey, wait for us!
- (The Traveler, Paimon, and Ziqiao stand atop Yujing Terrace, gazing at the city below)
- Ziqiao: Truly, a marvelous view if ever there was one... It seems the charm of this "Liyue Harbor" is only heightened by the sun's dying light.
- Paimon: Mm-hmm! And soon, people will start releasing their Xiao Lanterns to mark the most important day of the year.
- Paimon: Practically everyone will be with their friends and family, eating a big meal, chatting, and even setting off fireworks. Trust Paimon, it'll look even more amazing then! Whaddaya say, wanna stay to see that?
- Ziqiao: Ha, no need. Let us bring this weary day to a close.
- Paimon: "Weary day"...? You mean... you didn't enjoy your tour?
- Ziqiao: I had imagined you would arrange for me to witness some grand spectacle — perhaps the descent of divine beings, the manifestation of the sacred before mortal eyes, or the appearance of a selfless hero come to aid the helpless and downtrodden.
- Ziqiao: Or, should that not come to pass, then at the very least, spend a little more coin. For that, it seems, is how one finds true enjoyment.
- Ziqiao: Alas, but there was none of these. Instead, we merely filled our bellies, listened to tales, and gazed upon a crude imitation of my likeness. And now, the sun begins its descent.
- Ziqiao: What a day of quiet tedium.
- Paimon: W—We're... so sorry! If we'd known that was what you wanted, we'd have done it all differently!
- Paimon: It's all that Zhongli's fault for not making the customer's requirements clear!
- Ziqiao: Well, it's too late now. Do you still believe I would part with that soul fragment, now so intertwined with my very being?
- Paimon: B—But...
- Quit scaring Paimon already.
- Ziqiao: Hm! I knew you were the more astute of the pair.
- Paimon: Eh!? You were just trying to scare Paimon?
- Ziqiao: It seems the realm of the Geo Archon has a way of making one more... "stony-faced."
- Paimon: So... Y—You were just pulling Paimon's leg?
- Ziqiao: Of course. I was merely engaging in a little banter with the two of you.
- Ziqiao: Long ago, I shared tales with various mortals who chanced upon my mountain abode. Never did I imagine that those stories would endure... It seems I greatly underestimated them.
- Ziqiao: Perhaps, as your Geo Lord said, a few pieces of ancient Lang-Gan's magnificent jade have truly become part of the very foundation of this land.
- Paimon: So... You've decided to help us?
- Ziqiao: Again, that goes without saying. I made up my mind some time ago now.
- And when was that, exactly?
- Ziqiao: When I beheld a rather intriguing scene as I set foot in this city.
- Ziqiao: I saw porters passing through the alleys, setting down heavy wooden crates from their weary shoulders; peddlers pushing carts, as the kites and lanterns upon them rustled gently in the breeze...
- Ziqiao: I saw cooks cooking, actors acting, scholars reading, soldiers marching, children playing, elders resting, officials officiating, and the common folk absorbed in this or that, reveling in the simple joys of life.
- Ziqiao: Some, it seems, have already found that which stirs their hearts; while others continue to fret, troubled by uncertain futures.
- Ziqiao: Yet in this gentle and serene order, each holds fast to their anticipation — not only for the celebrations to come, but also, for the first light of the morrow.
- Ziqiao: Scenes I once yearned to behold now unfold before me — no longer in Lang-Gan, but in Liyue Harbor, thousands of years on.
- Ziqiao: Ah... How wondrous is this mortal realm.
- Thank you.
- Paimon: Thank you, White Horse Adeptus... Thank you so much!
- Ziqiao: Adeptus, adepti... Perhaps the singular art in which we are truly proficient is that of sequestering ourselves within the high mountains.
- Ziqiao: But once we leave our mountain refuge, we find ourselves drawn back to mortal ways all the same.
- Ziqiao: So, it is I who should offer my thanks to the two of you. (Traveler), Paimon, you have made this day more delightful than any I've known in a long, long time.
- Ziqiao: Come now and take what it is you need.
- Paimon: You mean... like, right now? B—But... Don't you think we should wait for Zhongli?
- Ziqiao: That won't be necessary.
- Ziqiao: All things shall meet again in their time — for the waters know no rest, and the flowers their appointed season.
- Ziqiao: One need not fear that life is but a journey of goodbyes.
- (Ziqiao's form dissolves, leaving behind a golden sphere of energy)
- Paimon: Is she... gone?
- Zhongli: Yes, she's gone. A Deadly Self is formed from the body's impure vapors — so naturally, it cannot survive long in this world. Had it not been sustained by the remnant of Zibai's soul, it would have faded away a long time past.
- Zhongli: Now that the remnant is gone, it has severed its ties to the mortal world.
- Paimon: Zhongli! When did you get here?
- Zhongli: A while ago.
- Paimon: Paimon would've thought you'd at least wanna say goodbye...
- Zhongli: Though mountains endure, the ceaseless waters will, at last, wear away their sharp edges. Thus must I meet the marks wrought upon her by the Ruler of Time with great caution.
- Actually, you're just terrible at saying goodbye.
- Zhongli: ...
- Zhongli: It may be goodbye for now, but someday, we will meet again.
- Paimon: Really? And when might that be?
- Zhongli: Who can say for sure? Years and years from now, perhaps...
- Zhongli: ...Or maybe tonight, at the Lantern Rite.
- Paimon: Are you saying... that if the White Horse Adeptus were to be resurrected, she'd still have the memories of the Three Deadly Selves? That she'd still remember us?
- Zhongli: We will find out soon enough.
- Zhongli: It is time. The Rite is about to begin.
- (A cinematic plays)
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- Ganyu: The rite is about to begin
- Yanfei: Is the moon really gonna disappear?
- Xingqiu: Got your lanterns ready, everyone?
- Chingyun: All set!
- Beidou: Might be about time to put eyes to the sky. Wouldn't ya say, Tianquan?
- Keqing: Look!
- (A dark circle slowly covers the moon)
- Hu Tao: When the sun's out, eat the sun. When the moon's out, eat the moon!
- Gaming: Whoa, is this the lunar eclipse?
- (The people of Liyue Harbor begin to light their Xiao Lanterns and release them into the sky)
- Crowd: Under moon eternal, in radiant night, a maiden grants silk soft and light
- Crowd: Under moon iridescent, in night divine, a maiden grants fiber for cloth so fine
- Qiqi: For you
- (Qiqi hands Yaoyao a bamboo basket to go with her new outfit)
- Crowd: Under moon of frost, in night so great, a maiden grants tools to divine our fate
- Crowd: The fields are plowed, the seeds are sown, and from the earth, life is grown
- Crowd: The seedlings stretch, the crops do rise, and all unfolds before our eyes
- Crowd: Fruits are gathered, sweet wine is poured, these gifts we offer to our lord
- Crowd: Pure as heaven, so fair and bright, she shines as light in this dark night
- (The Traveler places the Human and Earth Souls within a Xiao Lantern Zhongli is holding and they release it, sending the fragments of Zibai's soul up towards the moon)
- (Traveler): And with her does this wish take flight
- Zhongli: Devoted soul, scattered and unbound
- Zhongli: Let this lantern guide you home, by its light be found
- (Zibai awakens, and her eyes briefly flash with the colors of all three Deadly Selves)
- (Zibai's Jadelight Canopy appears in the sky before melting away, revealing the full moon beneath)
- (Cinematic ends)
- Paimon: Did we do it!? Do we finally get to meet the real White Horse Adeptus?
- (The Traveler, Paimon, and Zhongli watch as Zibai descends onto Yujing Terrace)
- ???: ...
- ???: This place... Where am I?
- Zhongli: A familiar land, now known by the name of Liyue.
- ???: "Liyue"? The peaks adorn... the clouded moon...
- ???: Then... Who might you be?
- Paimon: Oh no! She seems to have lost all her memories, after all...
- ???: And those countless lights in the sky... What are they?
- Zhongli: These lights, each like a dwelling in glad accord, usher in this day of joyous rebirth.
- ???: And whose rebirth might that be?
- Zhongli: That of my old friend, Zibai.
- ???: ...Zibai?
- Paimon: Yeah, that's you! Don't you remember anything at all?
- ???: That's... me?
- Zibai: Oh, yes... the Envoy of the Lunar Palace. My name... is Zibai indeed.
- Zibai: Then... You must be...
- Zibai: ...The Lord of Geo, Heaven's Star.
- Zhongli: Many years have passed since we last saw one another. Zibai, my friend, welcome home.
- Zibai: "Home"...?
- Zibai: But why does this place... this "Liyue"... feel at once so strange, and yet so familiar?
- Do you remember who we are?
- Zibai: Who you are? Hmm, who are you... Ah, yes, I remember now.
- Zibai: You are that (young Wushou dancer, the one who seeks disciples/
treasure-hunting damsel, the one stricken by the poisonous fish stew). - Zibai: (How fares your quest for disciples? It must have yielded a truly prolific body of students by now, I trust?/
How goes your quest for treasure? You must have achieved both fame and fortune by now, I trust?) - Paimon: Hey, you've got it all wrong! (You're talking about Gaming... Tooltip for You're talking about Gaming...ⓘ/
You're talking about Lu Xiangxiang, and how many times do we have to tell you — she wasn't poisoned! Sheesh...) - Zibai: Hmm? But I could have sworn... Oh, that's right! You're that impudent blond youngster who kept meddling in my affairs!
- Zibai: And to think, you even had the audacity to presume yourselves worthy of being... What was it again...
- Zibai: ...Ah yes, of being my guides!
- Zibai: How very wonderful to see you again, my most faithful and beloved guides! I trust all has been well in my absence?
- Paimon: Uhh... Well, she finally got it right, but that sudden mood swing felt even weirder... It's like her head's packed full of Slimes!
- Zhongli: It is possible that her Selves have not yet settled — after all, they've only just been brought back together. It may be some time before she fully recovers.
- Paimon: Huh? You mean... kinda like she's still half-asleep?
- So, how long will it take for her to fully recover?
- Zhongli: That, I cannot say for certain. Perhaps a few days, perhaps a few years.
- Paimon: A few years!?
- Zhongli: Mortal years are but a poor measure when divine beings tread the realm of dreams.
- Paimon: Well, if you say so... Anyway, at least she's whole again, right? That already seems like a pretty good outcome to Paimon.
- Zhongli: Yes... There is little cause for worry. We need only wait and let time take its course.
- Zibai: Say, what are those little creatures over there up to?
- Paimon: Celebrating Lantern Rite, of course! And those lights up in the sky, those are all Xiao Lanterns. This year, each and every one of them carries a little wish inside.
- Zibai: "Lantern Rite," hmm...? Then... may I join in too?
- Paimon: Of course! Why else do you think we've been running around like headless chickens these past few days?
- Paimon: Tell you what — (Traveler), why don't we take the White Horse Adeptus out to celebrate?
- Paimon: Who knows, maybe seeing some familiar faces might help her find her feet?
- Let's do that.
- Paimon: Hey Zhongli — you've got some time on your hands now, right? Why don't you come along with us?
- Zhongli: By no means a bad idea, Paimon.
- Paimon: Oh, and Zibai, before Paimon forgets — when we meet the others later, remember to wish them a "Happy Lantern Rite"!
- Zibai: Happy... Lantern Rite?
- (Traveler): Happy Lantern Rite!
- Zibai: Yes... Happy Lantern Rite indeed.
- Paimon: Hehe! Well then, let's go!
- (Zhongli looks towards the moon once more before following the others)
- Zhongli: Lantern Rite... A night of joy, reunion, and moonlit blessings for all.
Gallery
Story Teaser- The Moon Amidst Wandering Clouds - Genshin Impact
Trivia
- In the Chinese voiceover, Zhongli recites the description of the namecard Travel Notes: Divine Will during the cinematic:
- 昔有忠魂，似那飞鸿散东西。 Once upon a time, loyal souls did scatter east and west like swan geese.
- 今我引灯，唯愿英灵毋歧迷。 Today I light my lantern, that they may not lose their way.
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | The Realm of People | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 在人间 Zài Rénjiān | Among the Mortals |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 在人間 Zài Rénjiān | |
| Japanese | 人の間で Hito no Ma de | Among People |
| Korean | 아름다운 세상 Areumdaun Sesang | |
| Spanish | Entre la gente | |
| French | Le royaume des gens | The Realm of People |
| Russian | Среди людей Sredi lyudey | |
| Thai | ณ แดนโลกา | |
| Vietnamese | Giữa Nhân Gian | |
| German | Unter Menschen | |
| Indonesian | Di Antara Insan | Among People |
| Portuguese | Entre Humanos | |
| Turkish | İnsanlar Diyarı | |
| Italian | Il Regno del Popolo |
Change History
Released in Version "Luna IV"