Chapter 303

Yae Miko and Ayaka Kamisato saw Takumi and Noelle arriving.

Yae Miko couldn't help but smile and say:

"Take a seat. Ganyu will be joining us shortly."

Her tone hinted at something mysterious.

Hearing her words, Takumi and Noelle found a place and sat down.

"Liyue is truly bustling now," Yae Miko sighed. "I just wonder when Inazuma will become as prosperous and lively as Liyue."

She had walked around for a while, taking in the vibrant energy of Liyue. Both she and Ayaka admired the city's prosperity and hoped Inazuma could reach the same level someday.

Takumi chuckled at her comment. "Maybe it won't take too long? If your Raiden Shogun puts in some effort."

If Ei were more involved, things might change faster. But expecting too much from her when it came to governance might be unrealistic.

Yae Miko let out a soft laugh. "If she were more proactive, Inazuma would surely flourish much sooner."

She was truly hoping Takumi could master the power to control life and death and ultimately bring back Raiden Makoto.

Ayaka, however, was confused by their cryptic conversation. "What are you two talking about?"

Before they could respond, the door of the room opened, and Barbara, Lumine, and Paimon walked in.

"Takumi, we're here!" Paimon waved excitedly.

Takumi nodded. "Take a seat. Others will be arriving soon."

As Takumi spoke, Lumine and Barbara greeted everyone. Soon after, Klee and the other girls arrived, followed shortly by Ganyu. With everyone gathered, Xiangling began serving food, and they enjoyed a lively meal together.

After eating and drinking their fill, the group decided to take a stroll around Liyue Harbor, enjoying the beautiful night scenery.

Even at night, Liyue Harbor was full of life. Many people were out cooling off after dinner, sitting along the streets, and listening to performances on the radio. The peaceful atmosphere made it feel as though the entire city was at ease—perhaps a scene that Zhongli would appreciate most.

As they wandered, Takumi eventually led the group to Keqing's residence. Standing in front of the door, he looked at Qiqi and asked:

"Qiqi, do you want to go in?"

Qiqi blinked in confusion, looking up at him. "Go in?"

She flipped through her notebook, trying to find an entry that would remind her. Seeing this, Takumi sighed and knocked on the door.

"This is Keqing's home. It's your home too."

Since Qiqi was now considered part of Keqing's family, calling it her home wasn't inaccurate.

After a moment, Qiqi found the relevant note in her book. "Family. Go home."

As she spoke, the door opened, and a servant peeked out.

"Mr. Takumi?" she asked, surprised to see him.

Takumi pulled Qiqi forward. "Please bring her inside. Let Keqing know that Qiqi will be staying here for the next few days."

The servant immediately stepped aside. "Welcome home, Little Ancestor Qiqi."

Qiqi glanced at her in confusion before turning to wave at Klee and the others. "Goodbye, Klee."

Klee nodded. "I'll come see you tomorrow, Qiqi!"

With Qiqi safely inside, Takumi continued wandering the streets with the rest of the group.

As they strolled through a quiet alley, a familiar voice sang from a distance:

"The first Hilichurl is sick, the second Hilichurl checks. The third Hilichurl gathers herbs, the fourth boils them next."

Recognizing the voice, Klee immediately shouted excitedly:

"Sister Hu Tao!"

Hearing her name, Hu Tao turned around, surprised. "Huh? Klee! Oh, and you all are back!"

She ran up to the group, her face full of excitement.

"Hee hee, Sister Hu Tao!" Klee beamed.

Takumi crossed his arms and smirked. "Have you eaten? Or are you out here plotting another prank?"

Seeing Hu Tao in a dim alley, he couldn't help but tease her.

Yae Miko also looked at Hu Tao with amusement. What an interesting girl, she thought.

Hu Tao pouted. "What do you mean by 'plotting a prank'?! I just finished eating and was heading back to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. Originally, I planned to play mahjong with Zhongli and Childe, but those two disappeared, so I was left with nothing to do."

Her eyes then landed on Yae Miko. "Oh, you must be Yae Miko from the group chat, right?"

"That's me. Nice to meet you, Master Hu," Yae Miko greeted her with a sly smile.

Hu Tao grinned. "Nice to meet you too! I'm Hu Tao, the 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, and an alley poet of the dark arts!"

After they exchanged greetings, Takumi spoke up.

"Since you have nothing to do, why not join us for a walk? Liyue Harbor is so lively tonight—it'd be a shame to go back already."

Hu Tao's eyes lit up at the suggestion. "That sounds fun! Let's go!"

Without hesitation, she happily joined the group as they continued their leisurely walk through the lively streets of Liyue Harbor.