Inquirer of Teyvat

Chapter 403 Time Will Not Keep the Dead

咻咻 咻 ~
Mandrill turned into a blue light, shuttled across the battlefield, clearing away the monsters condensed in the space.

Behind everyone, Ye Lan raised her right hand calmly, strands of silk threads emerged from her wrist and floated behind her,

When a monster appears behind everyone, these silk threads will turn into threads of death, strangling the monster.

Yan Fei was holding the Taiwei instrument panel, and the code of law emerged in her hand, and she threw fiery fireballs one after another, which could be regarded as remote support for Mandrill.

And Ying and Jiuqi endured a fight to protect Araki, and followed closely behind Wang Daoyi.

front of the line,

Another punch broke the space barrier and strangled the emerging monsters,

Wang Daoyi swept his mind and sensed the situation behind him. With a thought, the elemental power surged to replenish the shields for everyone.

"Hang on for a while, it's coming soon."

Like a dump truck with its brakes on the floor, Wang Daoyi was on a rampage surrounded by space.

without any skill,

Wang Daoyi led the crowd closer and closer to the final barrier, where is the exit.

Layer Rock Abyss·Surface.

Zhongli stood on the peak, his eyes looked down at the huge abyss, a smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth, as if he saw something that made him happy.

"This kind of rough method is a bit like me."

Hundreds of folding spaces could not block Zhongli's sight, he saw Wang Daoyi and the others very clearly,

I also saw Wang Daoyi's solution to the difficulty.

And why Zhongli laughed,
That's because Wang Daoyi's way of dealing with space is similar to that of the former Moraxel.

Once upon a time, during the Demon God War.

Morax encountered difficulties, and the most common method was to use violence to solve them.

In addition, don't look at Morax's title of Valkyrie,
But in fact, what Morax likes most is to destroy everything with overwhelming rock guns.

Rather than using any martial arts.

This point, His Excellency Guyun's demon gods have a deep understanding.

But now, Wang Daoyi used his tyrannical strength and elemental power to forcibly break the situation, reminding Zhongli of himself.

That's why he smiled slightly.

Seeing the group of people getting closer and closer to the exit of the space, Zhong Li shook his head slightly, it seemed that his trip was wasted.

Then Zhong Li turned around and left, leaving behind a fluttering hem of his clothes.

At the bottom of the rocky abyss,

A fist broke the last space blockade, a smile appeared on the corner of Wang Daoyi's mouth,
"Everyone, don't resist, let's go."

The golden light enveloped the crowd, turned into a golden light, and flew out of the bottom of the rocky abyss.

Leaving behind him the roar of resentment from the monster.

Layer Rock Abyss · Surface
On the flat ground, the golden light dissipated, revealing everyone.

Although we have just experienced a 'difficult' battle, everyone is in good shape.

Especially Yidou, after coming out from below, he seems to have regained some energy, and he can already talk to Jiu Qiren.

Wang Dao raised his head, looked at the mountain peak on the other side, and sensed a familiar breath.

[Sure enough, Zhong Li also came, and left when he saw me make a move. 】

[However, leave as soon as you leave, why do you want to stay here and tell me that he has been here? 】

Wang Daoyi thought helplessly.

For an existence like Zhongli, it is impossible to leak his breath unintentionally. Leaving his breath must be to tell Wang Daoyi that he was here.

"Forget it, when you are free, go find Zhongli."

Recording this incident, Wang Dao looked at everyone, and everyone was very energetic, only Ying and Mandrill, like Wang Dao, looked at the peak over there.

Obviously, the two also sensed something.

"Over there, there seems to be something, but I can't see it." Ying said strangely.

Paimon looked confused: "What? Ying, what are you talking about?"

"It's nothing, let's go, let's go see everyone." Ying shook her head without thinking too much.

As for Mandrill, his expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal.
He also sensed the aura left by Zhongli.

"Emperor." Mandrill murmured.

Wang Daoyi walked to Mandrill's side: "It seems that I am redundant, if I don't come, you will be fine."

Mandrill shook his head slightly, and naturally saw that Wang Daoyi was joking.

"Thank you this time. If you hadn't brought me together with Yelan, it would have been even more dangerous this time."

Wang Daoyi shook his head: "You don't need to thank me, I also have my purpose, but as long as everyone is fine."

Chatted with Mandrill for a while,
On the other side, Ying came over: "Daoyi, Mandrill, we are going to Wanmin Hall for dinner, are you coming?"

Mandrill shook his head: "I haven't got rid of my karma, and it's not suitable for me to be near the bustling market, so I won't go."

Wang Dao thought for a while, and shook his head slightly: "I still have things to deal with, so I won't go back with you, tell Xiangling for me, I'll go home for dinner tonight."

Thinking of the aura left by Zhongli just now, Wang Daoyi felt that it would be better for him to go to Zhongli first.

However, since I haven't been home for dinner for several days, I still asked Ying to help me with a message.

"Okay, then I'll treat you alone next time." Ying nodded at Mandrill first, then looked at Wang Daoyi, "I always feel that Daoyi has endless things to deal with."

"Ha, there's no way, people, there will always be endless things to do in life." Reluctantly spreading his hands, Wang Daoyi shook his head, "No chatting, I'll go first."

After speaking, it turned into golden light and disappeared into the sky.

"Since that's the case, I'll be leaving first. If you have anything to do in the future, just call me by my first name."

If something happens, call me by my first name.

This is a contract between Mandrill and Ying, within the range of Liyue, Ying can use this call to summon Mandrill.

Of course, the premise is that there is nothing to stop Ying's call.

Ying nodded, watching Mandrill also turn into a blue light and disappear into the sky.

Behind him, Ye Lan approached,
"Are they both gone?"

Ying nodded: "Drill can't stay in crowded places, Daoyi said he has something to do."

"Okay, then let's go to dinner, I'm treating guests today." Ye Lan showed a hearty smile.

Seemingly having gone through an adventure, Ye Lan let go of her guard against everyone.

Well, if you don't watch Ye Lan gesturing to the secret agent of the General Affairs Department in a hidden corner in the distance.

The layered rock abyss has long been infiltrated by the secret agents of the General Affairs Department.

And Ye Lan was the leader of these spies.

After seeing Ye Lan's gesture, the agents of the General Affairs Department retreated quietly, some continued to guard and investigate, and the other rushed to Liyue Port, not knowing what order they received from Ye Lan.

Yelan and Ying walked back to Jiuqiren and the others, and informed everyone that Wang Daoyi and Mandrill would not attend the 'banquet'.

Yanfei and Jiuqiren didn't have any objections, but Yidou was very angry.

As soon as Wang Dao appeared, he was in a semi-conscious state, and when he regained consciousness, Wang Dao left.

Isn't this just to see his jokes?

The more Yi Dou thought about it, the more angry he became, if Wang Daoyi was in front of him at this time, he would have to compete with Wang Daoyi.

As for whether he can fight well, it is completely out of Yidou's consideration.

A group of people walked out to Chihuyan noisily.

Well, it's mainly Yidou and Paimon who are arguing.

On the other side, Mandrill used the air freedom method, all the way back to the Wangshu Inn,

On the top of Wangshu Inn, the ever-growing Fengying saw Mandrill come back,

Bouncing up to Mandrill's side, he stretched out his big head to rub Mandrill's face,

Mandrill stretched out his hand, touched Feng Ying's big head, and then looked at the many wounds on Feng Ying's body, a chill flashed in his eyes.

"You have worked hard these days."

After Mandrill left Dihua Island and went to the stratum rock giant abyss, the monsters and evil spirits here were dealt with by Fengying. It didn't have the strength of Mandrill, so it was injured all over.

"Chirp~"

Feng Ying made a few crisp chirping sounds, indicating that Mandrill was fine.

Mandrill didn't speak, but touched Feng Ying's big head again, and his stern face softened slightly.
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On the other side, chasing the aura left by Zhongli, Wang Daoyi came all the way to Feiyunpo,

Zhongli didn't wait for him at the tea stand or restaurant, but "honestly" waited for him at the Hall of Rebirth.

After saying hello to Zhenjun Suhangchi, Wang Daoyi entered the Hall of Rebirth and came to Zhongli's small courtyard.

"Emperor."

"You're here, sit down."

Walking to Zhongli and sitting down, Wang Daoyi looked at Zhongli quietly.

This time it was Zhongli who left his breath to let him come over, not because he had a question to ask for advice, so Wang Daoyi didn't speak immediately, but waited for Zhongli to speak first.

And Zhongli was not in a hurry, he slowly brewed tea, and poured a cup for Wang Daoyi.

"Drill, that kid, he's been busy with things in the rocky abyss recently, but he hasn't brought me water for a long time. The taste may be a little bit worse. Try it."

The tea from Zhongli used to be the best tea from Qiaoyingzhuang. The water is the spring water that Mandrill brought from the depths of Yunlaihai. Every time Wang Daoyi came over, he had to drink a cup.

However, the mandrills are all under the rocky abyss recently, so Zhongli naturally has no spring water from the depths of Yunlaihai.

"It's okay, the worst tea here is better than the tea powder in the desert." Wang Dao didn't mind at all, he reached out to take the tea that Zhongli had poured, and took a sip, showing a hint of relief.

Wang Daoyi didn't say to be polite, compared to the scattered tea leaves in the desert, the tea here in Zhongli is much better.

"Ha, then when you go back, you can take some with you."

Zhongli smiled slightly, and then got to the point: "Seeing you today, there seems to be a slight change."

"Huh? Why did the emperor say that?" Wang Dao kept his expression and asked back.

Zhong Li shook his head slightly: "If it was the past, you would definitely have broken it with cleverness, but today, you chose to break the situation violently. A person's behavior is the projection of his heart, and the change in his behavior represents the truth of his heart. There's been a shift."

"Ha Dijun is wise." Wang Daoyi didn't know what to say, Zhongli knew him too well, as long as there was a slight change in him, Zhongli could feel it.

After all, once Wang Daoyi's soul was infected into the shape of Zhongli.

"Some things happened. I decided to change my behavior on certain things." After organizing his words, Wang Daoyi told Zhongli the reason for his change.

Zhongli's face was calm, holding the teacup in his hand, a trace of thought appeared in his eyes, then he nodded to Wang Dao: "It seems that it's a secret that you can't tell me, okay, let's skip this topic."

Wang Daoyi, who used to know everything about him, now has his own secrets, Zhong Li didn't feel any loss in his heart, but was a little happy for Wang Daoyi.

This shows that Wang Daoyi has really started to be independent, and he is no longer the youngest son who can only rely on him.

Wang Daoyi has grown up.

As a long-lived species, the concept of mortal growth is useless in Zhongli's place. Only the growth in thinking and action can be regarded as growing up in Zhongli's place.

"Dijun, I'm sorry."

"No need to apologize, we are equal now, you are not my subordinate, and I am not your master, you have the right to keep secrets."

Zhong Li shook his head and did not accept Wang Daoyi's apology. In his opinion, Wang Daoyi didn't need to apologize at all.

"Let's not talk about this, change the subject, since you have won the favor of [Time], then, do you still remember the old dean?"

Zhong Li asked.

Wang Dao nodded, of course he remembered.

The old dean, whose real name is unknown, is the dean of Tongwen Academy, the caretaker of time, a human limit with six stars lit up,
Wang Daoyi got the knowledge to forcibly light up the fate star from him.

It can be said that Wang Daoyi's current strength is due to the old dean's contribution.

Seeing Wang Dao nodded, Zhong Li put down the teacup: "He is dying, if you have [time], you can go and see him."

The old dean is dying?

There was a flash of shock in Wang Dao's eyes,
The limit of the world, the time-blessed person who survived the war of the demon gods, is he going to reach the limit of his life?

"How could this be?!"

Zhong Li slowly shook his head: "There is nothing surprising, people will die, he escaped the thousand years of time with the help of [time], it is already a fluke, and now the blessing of time on him is about to wear off, naturally It is time to die.”

Hearing Zhongli's words, Wang Daoyi felt a little heavy in his heart. Death is always a hurdle that life cannot avoid.

Although he is a long-lived species now, when he takes the last step, his lifespan is theoretically infinite,

But can one's own will survive those endless years?
Wang Daoyi questioned himself in his heart, but he had no way of knowing the answer.

He raised his head and looked at the rock god in front of him.

Will this one of the most powerful demon gods in the world, with a will as strong as a rock, be unable to withstand the scouring of endless years?
"Hehe, don't think too much, focus on the present, that's what you need to do."

Seeing Wang Daoyi's heavy face, Zhong Li knew that the little guy was thinking, so he chuckled lightly.

Zhongli's chuckle surprised the stubborn Wang Daoyi,

Yes, I'm still so young. Regarding the life span of a god, I guess I haven't even spent my childhood, so why worry about it.

After thinking about it, Wang Daoyi smiled at Zhongli: "I was pointed out by you again, I owe you more and more."

"...You don't have to be so polite." Zhong Li remained calm.

The two chatted for a while, most of them were gossips between parents and interesting stories in the city.

As the sun sets, Wang Daoyi bids farewell to Zhongli.

Back to Manmin Hall,
But I found that Ying, Paimeng, Jiuqiren and Yidou were all in the store.

"Ah, Daoyi, you're back."

With sharp eyes, Pai Meng saw Wang Daoyi walking outside the door at a glance.

"Well, of course, didn't I ask Ying to talk, I'm going home for dinner tonight."

Wang Daoyi smiled at Pai Meng, and then looked at everyone: "Good evening, everyone."

"Okay~" Everyone responded, ignoring Wang Daoyi, and gathered together, as if they were playing some kind of card game.

Wang Dao glanced at it, and it seemed to be the call of the Seven Saints.

He had heard of this card before, in Xumi's tavern, but he didn't expect that Liyue also had it now.

However, Wang Dao was not interested in card games. He looked at Yidou's excited look, and instead of continuing to watch, he turned around and went to the kitchen.

In the kitchen, Xiangling was busy, and the crispy rice was stealing food.

"I'm back." Wang Daoyi shouted to Xiangling,
Hearing the familiar voice, Xiangling turned around and looked at Wang Daoyi happily: "I'm back, go wash your hands, you can eat soon."

Wang Dao nodded and went to the backyard to freshen up.

When he came out again, the game was over, and the table was full of delicacies.

go to the table and sit down,

Paimeng and Yidou were bickering, as if talking about the form of the game just now,

Ying and Jiu Qiren were chatting, they seemed to be talking about Dao's wife,
And Xiangling looked at Wang Dao gently, completely ignoring the expression of Guoba wanting to eat.

The host and guest had a good time, and the banquet was dispersed.

the next day,
After patting Xiangling who was still blindfolded, Wang Dao got up and went out together.

Enjoy the morning sun and fresh air,
The depression in my heart dissipated a little,
He's going to see the old dean,
Thank him for his help, and also want to see the legacy of his master.

Arriving at Tongwen Academy with ease,
Following the route he had come last time, Wang Daoyi came to the gate of the old dean's courtyard,

He reached out and knocked on the courtyard door.

"Come in, the door is unlocked." Soon, an old voice came from inside, it was the old dean himself

Push the door and go in,

The old dean is still the same as before, lying on the recliner, shaking gently,

On the outside, he still looks old,

Perhaps this is his last appearance, and even time cannot make him any older.

"It's you? Why do you have time to see me, an old man?"

The old dean raised his thick eyelids and saw that it was Wang Daoyi, a smile appeared on his wrinkled face.

"I came back from Sumeru. I heard that you are not feeling well. I came to see you."

Wang Dao said as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Unwell? Hahaha, you really can talk." The old headmaster let out a few laughs, and then regained his composure, "It was the emperor who asked you to come. You are unwell. Thanks to you, kid. "

It is indeed a bit of a joke to say that a person is extremely unwell in the world.

Regardless of the old dean's appearance of dying, he is indeed dying, if he explodes, there may not be many existences in Liyue Port that can stop him.

He's just dying, but he's fine.

"Well, the emperor told me that you are almost at the end."

Walking to the side of the old dean, he waved his hand, and a rock platform rose up. Wang Dao sat down and looked at him quietly.

"Yes, people will die anyway, and time will not hold anyone back. Thanks to His grace, I have lived for so long, and I am already very satisfied."

The old dean looked at Wang Daoyi and said softly,
In words, there is no regret,

In other words, his regret, even if he continued to live, there would be no result.

(End of this chapter)