Genshin Impact, Teyvat's own beloved immortal.

You can recognize this? I'm impressed!

Lu Sheng pretended to bump into her by chance, turned around and smiled, "So it's Miss Gan Yu, what a coincidence, to meet you here. And who is this?"

Beside Gan Yu stood a tall, white-haired beauty with a cold and aloof demeanor and an icy expression. She exuded a faint white mist that was chilling to the bone to the touch.

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“She is my junior sister Shen He. She had been living in seclusion in the mountains before, and she just came down from the mountain to live in Liyue. I’m helping her get used to it.”

Shen He glanced at Lu Sheng with eyes devoid of worldly emotions and concluded that this person posed no threat and was even less capable than a martial arts master.

Since he's someone my senior knows, he's practically my friend.

My master taught me that I should greet a friend when I first meet them.

"Nice to meet you!"

Shen He suddenly bent over at a 45-degree angle and clasped his hands in a fist salute, which startled both Lu Sheng and Gan Yu.

"Shen He, you're being too formal. People in Liyue don't do this stuff anymore. They just nod and smile when they meet someone they know."

"Smile?"

Shen He seemed to understand but didn't quite grasp the meaning of those words, then forced a chilling fake smile at Lu Sheng.

The look on his face was as if he were saying: You just wait, I'll kill you tonight.

Gan Yu covered her forehead and sighed. How did things take such a bizarre turn? It seemed that getting Shen He to integrate into mortal life was no easy task.

"By the way, I just happened to run into you. I have a few things I'd like to ask you."

"To me?"

Lu Sheng was curious. What could Gan Yu possibly want to ask him? Did she need his help capturing stragglers? Who captures their own soldiers...?

"Yes, it's about the Abyss Order. I was just thinking of taking Shenhe to try some of Liyue's food. Let's go to the Glazed Pavilion for a meal."

Gan Yu extended an invitation, and Lu Sheng had no reason to refuse. Having a divine beast and a fairy accompany him to dinner was a privilege that ordinary people could probably only dream of in their entire lives.

Upon arriving at the Liuli Pavilion and taking their seats, everyone in the pavilion tensed up upon seeing that it was Lord Ganyu. They urgently summoned their best chefs to prepare the dishes, and soon, one delicacy after another was served.

Unfortunately, Paimon wasn't there, so I couldn't taste the delicious food made with the finest craftsmanship at Ruri-tei.

Looking at the steaming, uniquely shaped dishes before him, Shen He was at a loss as to where to begin.

"Here, this is a famous dish, spicy chicken. It's stir-fried with Sichuan peppercorns and chicken, and it smells amazing."

Gan Yu placed a piece of chicken into Shen He's bowl, eagerly anticipating her first taste of human delicacies.

"Ah."

Shen He responded and picked up a piece of chicken, putting it in his mouth.

"Well..."

Her delicate body trembled, and her icy face instantly flushed crimson, regaining a touch of humanity.

Lu Sheng glanced at Shen He and saw that his face was flushed, his lips were slightly parted, his breathing was rapid, and thick sweat kept pouring out, soaking his chest.

Looking again, Shen He's eyes were filled with tears, and he looked at Gan Yu with a helpless expression, as if he wanted to spit out what was in his mouth but couldn't.

A few seconds later, Shen He began to tremble slightly, his whole body soaked in sweat.

In the critical moment, Lu Sheng spoke up to remind her, "Gan Yu, it seems your junior sister can't eat spicy food."

"Eh?"

Gan Yu thought Shen He was acting this way because the spicy chicken was too delicious, but Lu Sheng's words made her realize the truth.

"Shen He! Spit it out! Waiter! A glass of water, please!"

Shen He breathed a sigh of relief and finally spat out the chicken in his mouth. He then drank three cups of water in a big gulp, and his flushed face turned as cold as ice again.

"Oh dear, if you don't like it, just spit it out. Why force yourself to endure it?" Gan Yu wiped the sweat from Shen He's forehead and explained to Lu Sheng, "My junior sister has been cultivating in seclusion on the mountain, eating only herbs. It's my fault. I should have known she wouldn't be used to human food. This time, I really meant well but ended up doing something wrong."

"I see."

Lu Sheng acted as if he was surprised to hear it for the first time. He glanced at the table full of delicacies, then got up and picked up a bowl of white jade tofu soup.

"People who usually prefer light flavors will definitely find it difficult to adapt to the heavy oil and salt of Sichuan cuisine. You have to get used to the taste gradually. This white jade tofu soup is the lightest of these dishes. Give it a try."

Having learned her lesson the hard way, Shen He stared warily at the bowl of soup, but under her senior's expectant gaze, she still picked up a spoon, scooped up a small piece of tofu, and put it in her mouth along with the soup.

"Yeah! Delicious!"

Shen He's eyes widened immediately. The tofu was soft and melted in his mouth, and the soup was delicious. Even after swallowing, the aroma lingered on his lips and teeth.

“As long as it’s delicious.”

Gan Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief; she didn't want her junior sister to have a bad impression of the human world so soon after coming down the mountain.

She looked at Lu Sheng, nodded slightly, and expressed her silent gratitude.

A moment later, the meal was almost finished.

Gan Yu then got down to business.

“Lu Sheng, first of all, thank you for bringing information to Liyue. The Thousand Rock Army and the General Affairs Department have been investigating the Abyss Order, but unfortunately there has been no progress. You have dealt with them in Mondstadt before. Could you provide some clues, or do you know how to lure them out?”

"There are only three days left until the most important Summoning Ceremony in Liyue. I'm afraid the Abyss Order will try to sabotage it in secret."

Lu Sheng felt a sense of relief. Haha, so it was about the Abyss Order. I thought it was about me impersonating a skirmisher.

Since it's the Abyss Order, why not help Gan Yu? Anyway, I'm not in a hurry to find them.

The Abyss Order's target is Ruo Tuo, but only Zhong Li can break Ruo Tuo's seal. No matter how hard they try, they will never be able to get to the bottom of the Fulong Tree.

I learned from the tomb raiders that the Venerable One could be found at Wuwang Slope. I can reveal this secret to Gan Yu.

Liyue could easily take down a mere Venerable, not only doing a favor for the Seven Stars but also sharing their intelligence in the future—a very worthwhile deal.

"The Abyss Order is elusive and difficult to find, but I do have a little inside information."

"It is said that the Abyss Order has an agent in Liyue, known as the Venerable One, who is spreading Abyss ideology and recruiting followers. This mysterious Venerable One seems to be hiding in the Wuwang Slope area."

A certain nerve in Gan Yu was suddenly stimulated.

"It's Wuwang Slope! How could I have forgotten about this place?"

Shen He asked, "Wuwang Slope? Could it be the border area where Yin and Yang meet in Liyue that Master mentioned? It's said to be a desolate place, a paradise for wandering ghosts."

"Yes, that's it. Legend has it that people who get lost in there are likely to get lost and end up in another world. And because it's deserted, even the Thousand Rock Army doesn't dare to venture there rashly. I never expected the Abyss Order to be hiding there."

"Sure enough, rats in the gutter like to hide in dark places."

This bombshell news completely awakened Gan Yu's work ethic. She couldn't wait to report to Ning Guang and prepare to lead her men to surround Wuwangpo and annihilate it in one fell swoop.

"Thank you, Mr. Lu. I will remember this favor and repay it in the future. Shen He, let's go!"

Gan Yu and Shen He left in a hurry, leaving Lu Sheng alone sitting in a chair, pondering carefully.

"Really? And what about the...rewards?"

What would a Qilin taste like? Would its scales be unpleasant to the touch? Is there a reproductive barrier between humans and mythical beasts?

He was lost in thought until the people from Liuli Pavilion brought the bill.

"Young Master Lu, Lord Gan Yu left in a hurry and forgot to pay the bill, you see..."

"Ok?"

PS: My purpose in writing this book is not to make money, but to vent the frustration I've accumulated from playing Genshin Impact for so many years. Otherwise, why would I write this book instead of writing it for QD? It won't cost me anything if the seniors hold this event. In your words, akkbkg.

If this book survives until it's officially released, I'll create a reader group and give away a copy of Black Myth: Wukong.

Mondstadt-Liyue Chapter: Chapter 47: The Traveler Gains the Power of Time

"You, Gan Yu, you don't pay for your meal, do you?"

This immortal venerable one will not suffer a loss.

"How dare you! How could Lady Gan Yu forget to pay? She said to put it on the bill for Qunyu Pavilion. Also, one more pastry, to go."

Lu Sheng returned to the inn after getting a free meal and gave the snacks to Paimon.

"Wow! Why is Master being so attentive today? Could it be that he wants Paimon to do something strange?"

Paimon devoured the pastries, though he suspected something was amiss, his mouth wouldn't listen to him.

"If you don't eat, you'll fall down."

Lu Sheng didn't understand. He had finally been gentle for once, but he was suspected of having ulterior motives. Could it be that he was the kind of person Paimon usually saw him as?

Damn it, how could my beloved Immortal Venerable have become like this?

"Eat, eat, eat! Whatever Master wants me to do, I'll do it. Even if there's danger, it doesn't matter."

Lu Sheng was very satisfied and couldn't help but reach out and pat Paimon's little head.

Although Hakimon eats a lot and sometimes acts like a simpleton, she's probably the only one who's truly good to him.

[Ding! Elemental power detected, conversion in progress....]

[Your overall level has been met, unlocking the Power of Time and granting you a new skill: Time Delay—Delays time by ten times within a ten-meter radius for three seconds, without affecting yourself.]

The sudden appearance of the text startled Lu Sheng. He quickly withdrew his hand and found that Paimon was still there.

"Ugh... Master, I suddenly feel so hungry... and my head is spinning too. I just ate, it's so strange..."

Paimon didn't disappear; instead, he absorbed energy from her...

And after absorbing the energy, she felt both tired and hungry. Could it be that this little thing is so greedy because it is replenishing its energy?

Lu Sheng couldn't help but feel a little guilty for absorbing all the energy he had accumulated over so long.

However, a pig-raising plan immediately came to his mind.

From now on, as long as Paimon has a need for food, I will satisfy it unconditionally. Even if I eat him into bankruptcy, I will sell everything I own to feed him.

I take a drag every now and then, just like picking leeks.

Paimon is like a walking energy converter.

Moreover, Hakimon's safety must be guaranteed. Hakimon is probably the only thing in all of Teyvat that can generate the power of time, so even if I die, she cannot die.

This is a noble time-based ability, many times stronger than any hook-eight elemental power or abyssal power.