Elysia and Eden were definitely not short of money.
After deciding to pull gacha, they immediately found the recharge button and threw in dozens of ¥648 packs without hesitation.
Just the summoning itself kept Elysia busy for over half an hour.
Once she had drawn all five of the permanent banner's "Tiger Five," both Elysia and Eden finally stopped.
After adding Keqing, Qiqi, Jean, and Mona to the team, Elysia and Eden excitedly began testing out their skills.
Meanwhile, the live chat was still flooded with messages begging Elysia to hurry up and find the road to Liyue.
"Alright, alright, let me see how we get to Liyue~"
But when Elysia opened the map, she found that aside from the Mondstadt region, the rest of the world was covered in darkness.
On the left, however, was a vast dark area with multiple Teleport Waypoints and Statues of The Seven visible.
"I remember… once you unlock a Statue of The Seven, the map lights up~"
"Then let's go pick one~"
Elysia tapped the map and chose Windrise, the nearest statue to Mondstadt.
A short walk past Mondstadt's bridge revealed a lush, green basin.
"Wow~ what a beautiful view!"
The setting sun bathed a towering tree in golden light.
The breeze stirred the grass in gentle waves.
It felt as if Elysia had stepped right into Teyvat, personally experiencing this tranquil, serene beauty.
She controlled Keqing, running back and forth with a bright smile that never left her face.
Not only Elysia, but Eden—and countless viewers in the stream—were stunned.
Many people, while watching the broadcast, had already begun downloading the game, eager to set foot on Teyvat themselves.
"Though the scenery really is beautiful… unfortunately, this isn't Liyue." Eden shook her head.
"Maybe Liyue hasn't been released yet."
"Really…" Elysia thought for a moment, then chuckled mischievously:
"Why not just call Mr. Mo Li and ask~?"
No sooner thought than done, Elysia pulled out her phone and dialed his number.
Mo Li answered immediately.
"Miss Pink Elf, I was just watching your stream~"
"Ah~ what a surprise~" Elysia's voice was full of musical laughter:
"Elysia is very happy~ and Mr. Mo Li hasn't forgotten our agreement either~"
She was, of course, referring to him calling her Miss Pink Elf.
Mo Li chuckled softly: "Naturally. For a beautiful girl, I'll always do my best to oblige."
"As expected of Mr. Mo Li~ you really know how to charm girls~"
Smiling again, Mo Li said, "As for Liyue—you'll be glad to know, it's already open in Version 1.0."
"I had hoped you'd discover it on your own… but since Miss Pink Elf came to ask, I'll share a little."
Elysia's eyes lit up: "That's wonderful~"
Holding her phone in her left hand, she opened the map with her right:
"So, which way should we go?"
Mo Li: "See the road connected to Mondstadt's main bridge? Just follow it all the way west."
"Once you pass through Stone Gate and arrive at a place called Wangshu Inn, continue south along the road."
"So simple? No quests or requirements?" Elysia asked in surprise.
Mo Li laughed: "Nope. Just go explore freely."
While the two chatted, the live chat exploded:
[That voice… Otto the scoundrel!]
[Otto, prepare to die!]
[Otto, taste my blade!]
…
Naturally, Mo Li saw the scrolling comments.
He had intentionally mimicked Otto's tone for comedic effect.
And it worked out quite well…
After learning the route to Liyue, Elysia quickly hung up.
Following his directions, she set off from Springvale, passed Dawn Winery, and arrived at the Stone Gate region.
Here, the background music shifted.
The flute-led Ancient Road, Tranquil Tune, steeped in the Dragon Country's traditional style, began to play.
Waterfalls, rivers, wooden bridges—all accompanied by the gentle, far-reaching flute melody.
Eden shivered.
It was like being away in a foreign land for so long, and finally returning home.
So comforting…
Elysia, brimming with excitement, crossed the bridge and climbed the steps.
After unlocking the Stone Gate Teleport Waypoint, Wangshu Inn came into view—emerging like an immortal's retreat from the mists.
[Holy—! What a magnificent building!!]
[6666, Mihoyo's art team is insane~]
[The style, the scenery… I'm in love]
[Game's updating…]
[Watching the stream while following Elysia's path… does this mean I'm exploring Teyvat with her?]
[The guy above—sit at the kids' table…]
…
"Waaah~~" Even Elysia couldn't help but gasp.
"Eden, it's so beautiful~"
Eden smiled: "Elysia, go check it out~"
Elysia giggled: "Looks like even little angel Eden can't wait anymore~"
The wooden huts, bamboo rafts, stone bridges, waterwheels, lakes…
Every part of this place captivated the viewers.
The beautiful music only deepened the illusion—they truly felt like they had stepped into the ancient Dragon Country.
Just then, night slowly fell, accompanied by a soft drizzle.
"Rain~"
Elysia quickly directed Keqing under Wangshu Inn's roof to hide from it.
The chat burst out laughing.
It looked silly… but it also showed something important—
Elysia was completely immersed in the game world.
She had Keqing dart around the inn, occasionally stumbling upon open-world treasure chests.
Each time, Elysia's bright eyes sparkled like she had struck gold.
At a nearby vegetable stall, the [Investigate] prompt appeared.
She clicked it, and fruits and vegetables flew out.
"Ah~ we just stole their veggies~" Elysia laughed, voice lively and mischievous:
"Hurry, run before anyone notices~"
Eden couldn't stop giggling.
Chat spammed the screen:
[Where the Traveler passes, no grass remains]
"Now we should head south, right?" Elysia opened the map.
With Stone Gate unlocked, the Wuwang Hill region lit up.
She quickly spotted another Statue of The Seven further south.
"I'm tired from all this running." Elysia shoved the keyboard and mouse toward Eden:
"Eden, your turn~"
Eden happily accepted—she'd been eager to try for herself.
Guided by Elysia, she followed the path, enjoying the world's landscapes and occasionally fighting hilichurls.
Before they knew it, they had already been traveling for 20 minutes.
The sheer size of the map amazed them both.
Eventually, after passing Guili Plains and climbing a hill, Eden finally unlocked the Statue of The Seven east of Mt. Tianheng.
Another vast section of the map lit up.
And at last—Liyue Harbor itself appeared on the map.
Excitement swept through the playerbase.
Ever since the first Genshin Impact trailer had dropped over a month ago, they had waited for this.
Now, the moment had arrived—they would finally see Liyue in its full splendor.
Hearts raced, trembling with anticipation and nervousness, silently praying not to be disappointed.
Eden's heart pounded.
She climbed the steps, passed through a narrow mountain path…
And then—the full glory of Liyue Harbor spread before countless eyes.
By chance, the in-game time was evening.
Amidst the Glittering Jewel of Liyue, a guzheng melody accompanied by flute, began to play.
The delicate, lingering notes flowed as the sight of thousands of lanterns lit up the harbor.
Viewers in the live stream were left breathless, goosebumps rising.
The vision imprinted itself deep in their minds.
They wanted to say so much—but found no words.
It was just a game.
Just digital scenery.
Just a virtual world.
But under the swell of the music, with this sudden, breathtaking vision unfurling before them—
They felt, truly, as though they had been wandering for years and finally returned home.
Eden stared, stunned, this scene etched forever in her heart.
Chat overflowed:
[ohhhhh~~]
[Holy shit!! Gorgeous…]
[Mihoyo never lets me down…]
[I don't know why, but I'm tearing up]
[Not being dramatic, but this really is overwhelming!!]
[Even knowing Liyue was based on the Dragon Country, seeing it in full is still shocking]
[All the climbing and trekking was worth it… this feeling hits hard]
[Aaaaah Eden, wake up—go explore Liyue already~]
…
Screenshots spread everywhere, streams shared with friends, while Bilibili's servers buckled under the surge of Elysia's viewers.
Elysia's heart pounded wildly too.
Clutching Eden's arm, she shook it in excitement.
"Eden, it's so beautiful~ wah… I love it so much~"
"Quick, go inside! There must be tons of treasure chests~"
Finally snapping back, Eden smiled, calming her racing heartbeat.
She had been standing there staring for too long—it was time to step into the bustling city of Liyue.
In-game, dawn had broken.
Eden descended the hill, reaching a massive wooden bridge.
Two Qianyan Army guards stood watch, their dialogue popping up as a warm, resonant voice rang out:
"Welcome to Liyue Harbor!"
The BGM shifted once more.
The cheerful flute of Liyue played…
And for Eden—it really felt like… she had come home for the New Year.
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