Miko's barrage of words left everyone at the main table speechless, their thoughts drifting back to the old days.
The most crucial point was that Miko's seemingly chaotic outburst wasn't random; it had a common theme: the issue of descendants.
The Khaenri'ah catastrophe swept across the entire Teyvat continent, inflicting devastating blows on various races. However, five hundred years later, only humans had recovered their former vitality, while other races gradually faded from sight.
What was the reason? Wasn't it simply because humanity's reproductive capacity was far superior to that of the other long-lived races?
In Inazuma, the Kitsune, Oni, and Tengu clans were slightly better off. Although they hadn't fully recovered, at least there were new births like Sara and Itto. But in Liyue, the adepti—the deer, cranes, Yakshas, and qilin—none were willing to have offspring.
While as long-lived species they didn't need to worry too much about lifespan, this world was subject to erode. If any accident occurred, it could directly lead to the extinction of that species from Teyvat.
While the surviving great yokai, adepti, and gods were still immersed in past pain and memories, humanity had long since recorded that catastrophe from five hundred years ago as a mere passage in history. Later generations learning about it wouldn't feel so much sorrow.
After the people present reminisced, a bold idea naturally arose: what if they had descendants?
Even gods are emotional beings, with joys, angers, and sorrows. Naturally, there's also the possibility of friendship, family, and love.
Miko's seemingly casual remarks, in the end, stirred up the longing for kinship in everyone present, causing their gazes towards Miyashiro and Shenhe to be filled with a peculiar emotion.
Seeing that the situation was getting a bit strange, Miyashiro quickly pulled Shenhe and excused themselves, as they still had to toast other tables.
After Miyashiro and Shenhe left, Zhongli, as the master of ceremonies, naturally returned to his seat. As he walked, he pondered: The Yakshas rendered great service to Liyue, but now they are almost extinct. Should he arrange a marriage for Xiao?
Cloud Retainer, looking at Ganyu beside her, mused: Ganyu is not young anymore. qilin are auspicious beasts of Liyue, and her junior sister is already married. As the senior sister, Ganyu shouldn't follow in my footsteps, should she?
It seems this adeptus must find a suitable candidate for her in Liyue, someone as excellent as Miyashiro, as long as it's not that boy Miyashiro!
Ei, looking at the mischievously smiling Miko, fell into thought: Miko just mentioned the Hakushin bloodline. Hmm... indeed, Kitsune Saiguu's bloodline cannot end here. I wonder if Miko still has any of the secret medicine she gave Sara last time? Maybe I should ask Sara privately?
Chiyo, looking at her good friend Ei, pondered: Ei, if you want a child, just say so. Why pretend to make a puppet your child? If you want one, just give birth to one yourself. Having children is so much fun.
Given Ei's dull personality, it'll take who knows how long for her to express her feelings. It seems I'll have to step in and give her a hand.
As for Nahida, feeling the strange atmosphere among the crowd, he cautiously used his clearance to probe their thoughts and feelings, after which he felt his CPU burning up, and then there was nothing more.
As for Lumine and Paimon, they were, as always, immersed in the banquet, their hands moving quickly, like children at the elders' table, earnestly feasting.
After leaving the main table, Miyashiro and Shenhe first went to the Mondstadt table, where Eula was also seated. At this time, they were warmly asking Eula if she had suffered any grievances in Inazuma. Among them, Amber was the most concerned, her affectionate demeanor making Collei at the Sumeru table feel a pang of heartbreak.
After toasting, Miyashiro also teased Acting Grand Master Jean, saying, "Acting Grand Master Jean, I wonder when I'll get to drink to your wedding with Diluc? I'm quite looking forward to the powerful alliance between the Gunnhildr and Ragnvindr families."
A blush appeared on Jean's face, and she explained, "Regent, please don't misunderstand, Diluc and I... no, Mr. Diluc and I are not in that kind of relationship."
Jean's reaction seemed somewhat pale and weak. Miyashiro laughed, "What's wrong with that? Men and women marry when they're of age, and besides, you two are well-matched. It's hard to explain why you're not together."
Seeing Acting Grand Master Jean's blushing expression and the scene of the Mondstadt crowd cheering her on, Miyashiro was also happy to see it. As they left, Shenhe said to Eula, "Little sister Eula, remember to entertain everyone well and don't tarnish the name of our Uchiha Clan."
Eula smiled and nodded. Amber, who had been worried about Eula, felt much more at ease after hearing Shenhe's words and Eula's subconscious reaction.
When Miyashiro and Shenhe arrived at the Liyue table, everyone was enthusiastically discussing interesting stories that had happened between them and Miyashiro and Shenhe, and the atmosphere was lively.
However, Hu Tao on the side seemed to be in a bad mood, fiercely tearing into a dragon chop, her eyes fixed on someone at the table next to her, who was Azhdaha in human form, as if she were gnawing on Azhdaha's flesh.
Ningguang, seeing Miyashiro and Shenhe approaching to toast, also paused the discussion. One by one, they stood up, filled their glasses with wine or drinks, and offered their congratulations to Miyashiro and Shenhe.
Miyashiro looked at the displeased Hu Tao and knowingly asked, "Hall Master Hu, what's wrong? Have we been remiss in our hospitality?"
Hu Tao snorted, "Hmph! As expected of brothers, not only did he learn the habit of running up tabs, but he also learned Zhongli's rock-solid composure."
Miyashiro, hearing this, muttered to himself, "Azhdaha's defense is not something you can break."
After returning a toast, Miyashiro also teased Ningguang, "Speaking of which, among the high-ranking officials of our various nations, I seem to be the only one who is already married. Acting Grand Master Jean next door at least has a partner. I wonder if Miss Ningguang has someone she wants to marry?"
Ningguang, hearing this, gave Miyashiro a charming glance and said, "I'm truly sorry, but the first priority in my life is Mora, and the second is the Jade Chamber. Even the most excellent man can only occupy the third place in my heart. This lifetime, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me."
Miyashiro laughed, "That's simple. If there was a man who came to see you with Mora in his left hand and the Jade Chamber in his right, wouldn't that achieve it?"
Ningguang looked at Miyashiro meaningfully, then said, "Indeed, if such a man truly existed, I might give him a chance."
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