In Teyvat, it all begins with rescuing the grass god.

This person, who is currently the highest-ranking official in Liyue, even held a celebration banquet for the expedition team in the name of Liyue.

After the banquet ended.

Slightly tipsy, Rhodes was invited by Ningguang to the Jade Pavilion alone.

Same as the first time.

The person who invited Rhodes was actually Zhongli.

the difference is.

This time, waiting for Rhodes with Zhongli was not Wendy, but Apep, who had not reappeared since leaving the sealed space.

"You're surprised to see me?"

Apep appeared very relaxed, sitting opposite Zhongli, who was not in the main seat.

Look.

Before Rod arrived, she was probably having tea with Zhongli.

"I really didn't expect to see you here."

Rod honestly admitted his thoughts.

Who would have thought that?

The Grass Dragon, who is most at odds with the gods, is actually sitting peacefully with Zhongli, the Rock God.

"There are many things you can't imagine."

Apep took a sip of tea, gestured with his chin towards Zhong Li, indicating that he should continue.

Zhongli smiled helplessly.

He then said, "His Excellency Appepp has reached a deal with me, but this matter requires your assistance."

"Do you need my help?"

Rhodes tilted his head in confusion: "Do you two still need my help?"

One is the Grass Dragon King, and the other is the Rock Emperor.

If these two can't solve it, how can I possibly help?

"Young friend, please take a look."

Zhongli opened his hand and handed Luo De a grass-green crystal.

Inside the flawless, transparent emerald-green crystal is a pure purple hue.

At first glance.

They would then mistake this crystal for some kind of new and precious mineral.

However, when Rhodes got his hands on it, he suddenly realized that the purple color inside the crystal had a familiar feel to it.

"This is."

"Floating House?"

Rod quickly realized where this sense of familiarity came from.

It was Fushe, whom I had just met once in the underground mining area.

If I remember correctly.

After bidding farewell to Xiao with his last remaining consciousness, he vanished on the spot.

How come it still retains a trace of consciousness, just like the Great Compassion Tree King?

"Did you make this?"

Judging from the fact that the outer shell of this crystal was constructed from grass elemental power, Rhode didn't need to guess to know who was behind it.

But he still didn't understand.

What is the connection between Apep and the fact that Fushe's remnants of consciousness were preserved?

Next.

Zhongli then explained in detail the details of the deal he had reached with Appepp.

Apep's request was simple.

That was to meet with the Dragon King Ruoduo, who was sealed by Zhongli at the South Heavenly Gate. Of course, she made a promise that she would only chat with the Dragon King Ruoduo for a few words and would not do anything else out of line, otherwise Zhongli would not have agreed to this.

Zhongli's requirements were even simpler.

He wanted to bring Fushe back to the world like the Great Tree King.

".?"

"Why are you asking me about this? Isn't this a deal you made between yourselves?"

Rhodes was even more confused after hearing this.

Please.

The reason why the Great Tree King was able to come back to life is because he and the spiritual light that preserved the remnants of the Great Tree King's consciousness both originated from the Flower Goddess. What does this floating house have to do with him?

Moreover.

Instead of letting Appepp figure out how to resolve the deal, you're coming to me for help? Isn't that a bit absurd?

Hermanus.

In response to Rhodes's questioning, Appepp said quietly from the side, "Only by borrowing the power of Hermanubis and my own can this remnant consciousness be nurtured anew."

"."

Rod's lips twitched.

Is this still possible?

However, even though he realized he could indeed help them, Rod was still very reluctant.

Why should Appepp and Zhongli be able to boss me around and be at her beck and call? I'm not Appepp's vassal, so why should I help her unconditionally?

"hehe--"

"See? I told you this human kid wouldn't agree."

Although Rod didn't say anything, the change in his expression betrayed his thoughts. Apep snorted coldly and said to him with a displeased look, "There are benefits for you. I'm not letting you work for free. Now tell me if you agree or not. If you don't agree, I'm leaving."

Zhongli also chimed in, "Young friend, there's no need to worry. Your reward will definitely satisfy you."

that's it.

The god and the dragon, one speaking and the other playing the good cop and the other the bad cop, kept persuading Rhodes to accept their demands.

But no one explained what the benefits were for Rhodes.

So, with a headache still bothering him, Rhodes had no choice but to ask himself, "Um... can I ask what the benefits I'll get are?"

"You'll know when the time comes."

"Where does all this nonsense come from."

"If you're going to do it, then do it; if you're not going to, then forget it."

Appepp's voice grew increasingly sharp, completely cutting off Rod's attempt to get an explanation.

"well."

"Can I go back and think about it?"

Seeing that no one was willing to explain things clearly, Rod thought about it and still didn't agree on the spot.

"No."

You must give me an answer now.

Compared to the mild-mannered Zhongli, Appepp's style was much more domineering, giving Rod no chance to refuse.

What else is there to say?

Apep's attitude has already made it clear.

You have to agree today, whether you want to or not.

Having never seen anyone so generous, Rhodes had no choice but to reluctantly agree with a long face, "Fine, I agree."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 241 A Day's Journey with the Rock King Emperor

"Your Majesty, I still don't understand."

"Why do I have to get involved in your business?"

After Appepp left, Rod sat down opposite Zhongli with a bitter face: "Also, now that Grass Dragon is gone, can I find out what benefits I can get from this?"

"I don't know what benefits she was talking about."

All Zhongli could do in response to Rhodes's question was shrug.

"You don't know either?"

Zhongli's words left Luo De completely bewildered: "You didn't know you wanted me to help her?"

"Because she never lies."

"Or."

"She would never stoop to lying."

If you say you'll get something in return, then you definitely will.

After saying that, Zhongli added, "I've known her for a long time, so I should know her personality better than you do."

"Those two words should be able to be removed."

Rhodes muttered to himself, then sighed, "Then you have to tell me what you need me to do, when you can use me, and how I'm supposed to preserve the remnants of Fushe's consciousness? You're just dumping him on me like this; what if I break or lose him?"

The 'negotiation' that just happened.