Tubby explained its presence to you thusly: that Madame Ping had arranged for her to prepare this particular villa after hearing that a certain bard had visited another adeptus's abode recently.

Venti: I'm not very familiar with the details of his past deeds, but chatting with him has been a real eye-opener, even for a bard who has traveled all across the world.

Venti: I've actually heard a few things about Mr. Zhongli before. The guests in the tavern talked about this refined and courteous man who, instead of having wine at Mondstadt's finest tavern, ordered a cup of hot tea with the most complex name.

Some say the Liyue custom was originally adopted from the Ludi Harpastum festival celebrated in the neighboring Wind Kingdom of Mondstadt.

*hic*...If only a distinguished friend could show up with some nice wine...Hehe...

As time passed, many of The Seven's titles changed hands and only two remain of the first Seven: Rex Lapis and the Anemo Archon.

Huh? He's just a normal man by the name of Zhongli now? That must be quite the change for that old block-head.

Zhongli: It's such an exceptional skill, yet you made it sound like an unparalleled talent. I am truly impressed.

One might as well be advised to ask a certain Anemo Archon for his opinions on how to make them into a high tower.

Later, the stone replied. It dabbed its face with a handkerchief, saying: "Your performance was indeed unmatched throughout the land. But the next time you get drunk and pour wine on my head, I shall be quite angry."

Venti: Very well said, Mr. Zhongli! That's exactly what I wanted to say!

That drunkard is a disgrace to the arts.

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