The Embers of King's Teyvat Journey

"What a pity, what a pity, the people of Liyue won't be able to see this grand show!" Ember said, shaking his head regretfully.

"Ahem... Brother Ember, I still have some face to save. Besides, the people of Liyue probably wouldn't accept this kind of development."

Zhongli chuckled. He had originally had that thought, but now he was just glad he hadn't said it aloud.

If we really do as Ember suggests, the news that Morax, the Geo Archon, was killed by an unknown demon will shake more than just the Liyue Kingdom.

Zhongli looked at the strange beast lying quietly in front of him, then glanced at the embers holding the flames beside him, and sighed with relief.

Now, everything is ready. The question now is whether the people of Liyue can shoulder the responsibility that originally belonged to the gods.

"Brother Yu Jin, your timing is perfect." Zhong Li smiled, his tone unusually relaxed this time.

"What a coincidence? I just happened to see the Rock God?" Ember said nonchalantly. He had witnessed far too many gods fall.

"Not only that, we might even witness the magnificent sight of the people of Liyue uniting to suppress the demon god!"

If all goes well.

Zhongli thought to himself. The seal suppressing the Vortex Demon God has weakened considerably.

If the seal is truly broken, it will be an opportunity to give the restless Oser a warning, and at the same time, it will be a test for the people of Liyue.

"I wonder if you have the guts?" Zhongli muttered to himself, clutching the bright Heart of God in his hand.

Chapter 244: The Unrestricted Talisman

2023-10-21

"Suppress the demon god?" The image of a raccoon appeared in Yu Jin's mind.

Seriously? Guoba is already in such a sorry state, and you still want to bully it? Yu Jin looked at Zhong Li, not expecting that this guy, who looked so gentle and refined, was actually quite cunning.

"What? Could it be that Brother Yu Jin thinks Li Yue can't handle it?" Zhong Li asked, puzzled, seeing Yu Jin staring at him.

"I'm just wondering where you're going to find the Demon God. Shouldn't the Demon Gods be sealed away or have lost their power by now?" Yu Jin thought of Guoba's adorable appearance.

It's great at being cute and can even breathe fire while cooking, but it probably wouldn't be able to do much else.

"Hehe, Brother Yu Jin, you may not know this, but Liyue is the most tragic corner of the Demon God War. The sealed Demon God can still be found if you want to."

As Zhongli spoke, he put away the avatar that had collapsed on the ground, turned around, and walked towards the ground.

"Perfect timing, we have a guest arriving. Brother Yu Jin, please come with me to greet him. After all, it's essential to understand the background before the grand opening."

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Inside the reception hall of the Hall of Rebirth, Hu Tao was intently watching the guests before her.

"Ha...haha, Master Hu, is there something on my face?" The young master felt Hu Tao's gaze and touched his cheek somewhat awkwardly.

Could it be that Hu Tao found out I didn't wash my face today?

"Nothing, I just wanted to see what was so special about the famous Executive Officer," Hu Tao said calmly, withdrawing her gaze.

It seems that this ordinary person called "Young Master" is no different from anyone else.

Hu Tao touched her chin. Yu Jin said that the executors were all ancient beings who had lived for hundreds of years. That's why she used the secret method of the Hall of Rebirth to see if the young master was different from the others.

However, in terms of the outcome, the young master really seems to be just an ordinary young man. He is full of energy and vitality, without the abrupt feeling of someone who has forcibly extended their life, defying the laws of nature.

Is there something wrong with her eyes, or is the young master really just a powerful person?

Just as Hu Tao was frowning and deep in thought, the young master sitting to the side spoke up.

"Master Hu, is Mr. Zhongli here?"

“Zhongli? He and his friends went to the basement to carve patterns on the coffin. It’s best not to disturb him,” Hu Tao replied, snapping out of her reverie.

Zhongli was the busiest person in the Hall of Rebirth. He was in charge of everything, from the style of the coffin to the funeral procedures and the necessary items.

You asked her what this "hall leader" does? Does presiding over funerals count? Does promoting things everywhere count?

She, as the head of the hall, is just as busy!

"Alright... then I won't bother you any longer." Upon hearing this, the young master stood up with some regret, preparing to take his leave.

Liyue is great in every way, but sometimes they have so many fussy things to do. Regarding Zhongli's engravings on the coffin, he said he didn't understand them, but was deeply impressed.

"No need. It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. I've just finished dealing with it." A deep and magnetic voice came as Zhong Li walked in through a side door in the reception hall.

Accompanying him was Ember, who was looking around.

"It's you!"

"It's you, the one who got beaten up by the Hilichurls, the Ancient Lizard, the Pyro Registeel, and the Night Orchid!"

Yu Jin pointed at the young master and rattled off a string of names. They all had one thing in common: they had all beaten up the young master.

Hearing Ember's words, Walnut immediately scrutinized the young master again. Is this really an Executor? Getting beaten up by Archeops and the like is one thing, but being beaten up by a Hilichurl?

Is this some kind of scam?

Walnut's suspicious gaze swept over the young master, who, feeling a surge of resentment, said in embarrassment and annoyance:

"That's because I didn't use my full strength! Perfect timing, I wanted to fight you last time, and now it's my lucky day. Come on, I'll show you the true power of an executive officer!"

"Um... well, actually, I know how capable you executives are." Yu Jin shrugged, recalling how comfortable the fire on the lady's body had felt back then.

Unfortunately, he can warm a lady's fire, but a lady cannot warm hers with his fire.

"Oh? You mean that slice?" The young master's eyes narrowed slightly. Apart from those one or two, the doctor's slices were, in the young master's eyes, nothing more than large pieces of trash.

If you think you understand the Executor's strength just because you solved one of the Doctor's slices, you're sorely mistaken.

“Executive, be quiet. Brother Yu Jin is my friend. If you still want to cooperate with the Hall of Rebirth, you had better sheathe your fangs.”

Zhongli tapped the wooden table lightly with his hand, and the extremely penetrating echo was like a bucket of cold water poured over the young master's head, calming him down.

"Hmph—it was wrong of me to dwell on things that are already in the past." The young master's expression shifted for a moment, and finally, imitating the people of Liyue, he awkwardly clasped his hands in a fist salute to Yu Jin.

The Hall of Rebirth is one of the local strongmen in Liyue, and many of the information the young master has about Liyue comes from the Hall of Rebirth.

Moreover, there is a very special person named Zhongli in the Hall of Rebirth.

While he was considered special, he was simply erudite. However, Zhongli's erudition differed from that of a doctor.

Talking with Zhongli always yields the information one seeks unexpectedly. As for talking to the Doctor, the young master prefers to read the book himself.

"That's right, why keep thinking about fighting?" Yu Jin nodded with satisfaction. This kid listens to advice and is a promising talent!

“Tell me, young master, you didn’t come to the Hall of Rebirth just out of boredom, did you?” Zhongli nodded and said to the young master.

"This..." The young master glanced at the walnuts and embers around him, and winked at Zhongli.

"Master, please excuse us for a moment." Zhongli turned to Hu Tao beside him and said this when he saw the young master winking at him.

"Huh? Me?" Hu Tao pointed in shock. No way, she, a hall master, had to avoid the affairs of the Hall of Rebirth?

“Yes. If the hall master insists on listening, I can vouch for you, young master.” Zhongli said matter-of-factly.

Hu Tao glanced at Zhong Li, who had a calm expression, and then at Yu Jin, who was gloating beside her. She could only let out a helpless "humph" before running out the door.

When exactly did I, the head of this hall, become like this? Hu Tao pondered this in her heart as she ran.

Oh, so this is what happened after I pushed most of the affairs of the Hall of Rebirth onto Zhongli. Oh well, it's alright then.

The young master glanced at Yu Jin again and, seeing that Zhong Li made no move, knew that it was impossible to get Yu Jin to leave.

However, he didn't care. After all, he was just an adventurer who couldn't disrupt the overall situation.

"Mr. Zhongli, please look at this." The young master no longer concealed himself and took out a yellowed talisman and placed it on the table beside him.

"A talisman with no taboos, that's a very rare thing. And it's still usable." Zhongli picked up the talisman and examined it. Although it was old and worn, the immortal power within it was still abundant, certainly enough to meet an immortal.

As expected, the Fools possessed the Hundred Taboos Scroll. As the ancestor of all immortals, Zhongli was fully aware of the fluctuations in immortal power within the Hundred Taboos Scroll.

Some time ago, he sensed that the state of the Unfettered Talisman was abnormal. At the time, he suspected that the Fools were behind it, and now he is only more certain of it.

"As expected!" The young master's face lit up with joy; his guess was correct.

"Oh? I didn't expect that you, young master, would know about the 'Unfettered Talisman,' an object that has been extinct for so long?" Zhongli was slightly surprised when he heard the young master's words.

It's not very polite to say it, but in Zhongli's mind, the young master was the epitome of simple-mindedness and all brawn and no brains. She never expected him to know about something like the "Unfettered Taboos Register."

"Haha, don't be afraid of being laughed at by Mr. Zhongli, I only know the name and style." The young master scratched his head and said.

Although he showed off his "erudition" to his subordinates, he was still at a loss when asked to give a coherent explanation from the young master.

"This is a wonderful thing. It has no taboos, no taboos... It can break through illusions and reveal the true appearance of immortals."

"Keep it; it's something you'd use to meet an immortal."

Chapter 245 Prison Visit

2023-10-21

"Hey, is it alright if he takes that thing?" At the entrance of the Hall of Rebirth, Yu Jin watched the young master gradually disappear into the distance and asked casually.

Zhongli's "breaking through illusions and severing the void" refers to more than just those obsessions in one's heart. Yu Jin could sense that the power within that "Treasury of No Taboos" could indeed break through certain restrictions.

"Don't worry about it. Although my reaction time is slower than before, I can still keep an eye on him." Zhongli crossed his arms, seemingly not taking the young master seriously at all.

"Fine, whatever makes you happy." Yu Jin didn't care after hearing Zhong Li's words. Since the other person didn't care, he wouldn't bother.

"I'll leave my incarnation to Brother Yu Jin."

"Sure thing, sure thing, I already have an idea, I'm just waiting for you to 'die'."

Yu Jin waved to Zhong Li, hoping that Zhong Li wouldn't beat him up when he saw his "corpse".

Actually, Yu Jin was a little worried that Zhong Li would beat him up, because judging from all the signs just now, the demon god that Zhong Li mentioned was probably Oser.

However, Oser has now transformed into a true giant sea serpent. Once the seal is broken, it will likely be difficult for Liyue to find Oser.

Thinking of this, Ember felt a little inclined to visit Oser. He had finished dealing with Ba Che's matter, but hadn't yet told Oser.

"Something came up, gotta go!" Yu Jin acted on his impulse, saying goodbye to Zhong Li before disappearing without a trace.

Seeing Yu Jin's hurried and energetic demeanor, Zhong Li couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

"Phew—what an unfathomable fellow."

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