016. In the land amidst monoliths

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Beneath the arching heavens painted in hues of gold and vermilion, there lies a land where the earth whispers secrets to the sky.

Liyue, the heart of commerce and tradition, breathes with the pulse of an ancient rhythm, as steady as the tides and as enduring as the mountains that guard its horizons. It is a realm where the scent of incense mingles with the salt-kissed winds of the harbor, and the laughter of merchants rises to join the songs of cranes soaring over amber fields.

The city stands proud, a gleaming jewel cradled by towering peaks and cascading terraces. Its streets are paved with ambition and resolve, where every stone tells a story of dreams built and fulfilled.

Lanterns sway gently in the breeze, casting warm halos of light that dance along the intricate carvings of dragon motifs and blossoming lotuses. The chatter of the bustling market echoes like a symphony, punctuated by the crisp strike of a gong marking each hour's passing.

Beyond the city's vibrant heartbeat, the land unfolds in a tapestry of wonders.

To the south, the Guili Plains stretch wide, their meadows dressed in swaying wildflowers, their rivers weaving silver threads beneath the sun's gaze. To the north, the towering peaks of Mt. Hulao rise like ancient guardians, their snow-dusted crowns kissed by the heavens. Beneath their watchful eyes, the forests breathe a quiet serenity, their leaves rustling like whispers of forgotten tales.

And then there is Qingce Village, a haven tucked amidst terraced fields that cascade like emerald stairways. Here, life moves at a gentler pace, the villagers tending their crops with hands weathered by time and hearts rooted in tradition. The wind carries the hum of their songs, blending with the murmur of brooks that carve paths through the verdant hills.

Liyue Harbor itself glows like a star, its piers alive with the clamor of ships arriving and departing. Cargo laden with silk, jade, and the rarest spices finds its way to eager hands, and each transaction bears the weight of the nation's pride.

Above it all looms the Jade Chamber, a celestial palace suspended in the skies, a testament to the might and foresight of Liyue's guiding hand.

The sun had barely begun its ascent, its golden rays painting the world in soft hues of amber and pink. The path underfoot was well-trodden yet alive with the scent of dew-kissed earth and distant salt carried on the breeze.

The surrounding mountains stood like silent sentinels, their peaks wreathed in the faint haze of morning mist, as if still dreaming of the night that had just passed.

Aether walked at the front, his golden hair catching the early light, shimmering like silk. His steps were steady, purposeful, yet there was a calmness to him that mirrored the serene landscape around you.

Paimon floated beside you, her usual enthusiasm as bright as ever. "If you wanna find the geo archon, this is the only chance you'll get all year," she said, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "Guess it's a good thing Venti brought it up earlier, otherwise we definitely would've missed this year's Rite of Descension."

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