Genshin Impact: Ningguang is still a pitiful little thing, I invested in her.

That's why Xiao Ningguang insisted on not sleeping even when she was extremely sleepy.

Fang Xun also realized that Ningguang's so-called task was to plan the village's future construction.

But how could a construction plan be finalized overnight?

Xiao Ningguang is putting too much psychological burden on herself.

In response, Fang Xun spoke softly: "Little girl, planning is something that can't be done in a day or two. You need to think it over carefully before you act. You can't rush it."

"Besides, I didn't ask you to have all the plans figured out tonight. Don't put so much pressure on yourself, little girl, understand?"

"You've done your job very well, so now, go and rest."

Fang Xun tried to comfort Ningguang, hoping she would behave and go to sleep.

The speaker has no intention, the listener has the heart.

When Fang Xun said those words

Not far behind him, a man who was taking a walk paused slightly.

It was as if he was slowly savoring the last sentence Fang Xun had just said.

"After completing your duties... can you rest?"

"Then, have I fulfilled my duties?"

The man was a guest of the Hall of Rebirth.

His name is Zhongli.

Zhongli is knowledgeable and speaks eloquently, enjoying considerable fame throughout Liyue.

However, besides being a guest retainer, Zhongli also has an identity that is unknown to the entire Liyue.

Rock King Emperor

Morax.

Zhongli originally intended to take a walk during her free time at night.

Let's examine whether the people of Liyue are living in peace and contentment from the perspective of ordinary people.

I didn't expect to have such an unexpected bonus tonight.

When Zhongli heard Fang Xun's last words...

His heart, as hard and unyielding as a rock, suddenly skipped a beat.

Many new insights have emerged in my mind.

Speaking of which, Zhongli, as the Geo Archon, has been protecting Liyue for thousands of years.

Should he stop working here?

Fang Xun didn't notice at all.

A casual remark I made

This led Zhongli, the Rock King Emperor, to consider retiring.

This idea came a full twenty years ahead of schedule.

"Perhaps Liyue no longer needs the watchful eyes of the gods,"

Will Liyue become better after entering an era of rule by men?

Zhongli gazed at the myriad lights of Liyue and murmured to himself.

Chapter 53 I wonder if we could have a cup of tea together?

Pulling herself back to reality, Zhongli looked at Fang Xun not far away.

Zhong Li had some impression of Fang Xun.

Xiao had reported this before.

It is said that Fang Xun, despite not having the Eye of God, can still use elemental power.

This is truly incredible.

Zhongli was quite interested in this unusual stranger.

In addition, Fang Xun's words just now gave Zhong Li some insights.

Therefore, Zhongli decided to have a brief chat with Fang Xun.

Zhongli strode towards Fang Xun's direction.

At that moment, Ningguang also noticed Zhongli and then showed a surprised expression.

"Good evening, Mr. Zhongli. I didn't expect to meet you here."

Xiao Ningguang had already met Zhongli when she was selling goods before.

Zhongli is a calm and meticulous person who has purchased Ningguang's products.

After a while, Ningguang also remembered Zhongli as a friend.

Unfortunately, Zhongli's appearances in Liyue are irregular in terms of timing and frequency.

Sometimes I see Zhongli every few days, sometimes I don't see him at all for a whole year.

So when Xiao Ningguang met Zhongli, she was pleasantly surprised.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ningguang looked up at Fang Xun.

Worried that Fang Xun might not know who Zhongli was, she immediately introduced him, "Brother Fang Xun, Mr. Zhongli is a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth."

"Mr. Zhongli is extremely knowledgeable and quite famous in Liyue!"

Xiao Ningguang paused for a moment, then introduced Fang Xun to Zhongli.

"Mr. Zhongli, this is Fang Xun, Ningguang's brother, and also Ningguang's current boss!"

When Fang Xun was mentioned, Xiao Ningguang's beautiful eyes shone brightly, and her face was filled with pride and happiness.

Zhong Li nodded and said in a gentle and refined manner, "Mr. Fang Xun, it's a pleasure to meet you. I've heard some rumors about you."

Fang Xun also politely said, "Mr. Zhongli, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Coincidentally, I've also heard about your rumored little bit of wealth before."

Perhaps Zhongli didn't really know much about Fang Xun.

However, Fang Xun knew far too much about Zhong Li.

Fang Xun had already completed all of Zhong Li's legendary quests when he was playing through the game's storyline.

He was still aware of many aspects of Zhongli's past.

Lord Morax, the Rock Lord, spends all his time listening to storytellers recount their past.

What about the love-hate relationship and mutual destruction with the Dragon King Ruoduo?

Very few people in the entire Liyue region knew about these things.

If Fang Xun were to say it...

Even Zhongli would probably feel a stir in his heart, right?

At this time,

Zhongli looked up at Fang Xun and said slowly, "The three of you, do you have time to go for a cup of tea together?"

"This is also a way of thanking Mr. Xun."

Fang Xun was completely confused.

When did he ever help Zhongli?

Could it be that he just unintentionally said "take a break" to Ningguang?

It should be.

It was also mentioned in Zhongli's backstory.

Zhongli overheard someone talking about taking a break, and that's when she started thinking about retiring.

In retrospect, Fang Xun inadvertently led Zhong Li to consider retiring ahead of schedule.

But none of that matters.

It is important that

Prince Yan, please have some tea.

Doesn't drinking tea cost money?

Fang Xun couldn't be happier that Zhong Li spent money; he'd prefer to spend as much money as possible.

Only in this way can he trigger the talent of "spending all his money and then regaining it".

Fang Xun nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Since it is Mr. Zhongli's invitation, I am naturally more than happy to accept."

When Xiao Ningguang heard that they were going to have tea, her beautiful eyes lit up with excitement.

In the past, the tea she drank was mostly coarse tea that the villagers sun-dried themselves; it was of very poor quality and tasted extremely bitter when brewed.

Blacksmith Master Zhang once said that the tea in the Liyue Tea House was not only mellow and rich, but also sweet.

Ningguang had never tasted tea from Liyue Harbor before, and now she finally had the chance.

In addition, drinking tea is refreshing.

Xiao Ningguang doesn't want to sleep yet, so drinking some tea might help her stay awake.

As for Qiqi, she doesn't like drinking tea.

Because the tea was scalding hot, and Qiqi doesn't like hot things.

Since Fang Xun was going to have tea, Qi Qi naturally wanted to go with him.

Big deal,

She should just drink coconut milk and not tea.