I'm a male god in Liyue

"Those who risk their lives at sea will always encounter the sea mountain. Beidou has wanted to see it since he was nine years old, hoping to cut off its head with a single stroke."

"She had challenged Haishan many times, but all ended in failure. Today is different. Beidou has her best greatsword on her back and her most skilled sailors are heading straight for Haishan."

"The battle was fierce and thunderous. It lasted for four days. The fleet carried cannons and harpoons, supplemented by bows and arrows and ropes, and did its best to restrain Haishan. Beidou and Haishan, whose four legs were bound, fought for several hours, and they could not determine a winner until dark."

"Nighttime is the most dangerous time for Haishan. People are on guard against Haishan's invasion and dare not sleep all night. Beidou stands at the bow of the ship, listening to the wind."

"One strike, just one strike. She waited motionless in the cold wind."

"After an unknown amount of time, the Big Dipper, which had neither eaten a grain of rice nor drunk a drop of water, accurately captured the sound of waves coming from the sea at the moment the sun rose."

"This strike, piercing through the clouds and cleaving the moon, as powerful as a mountain and as vast as the sea, completely severed the head of the fish-dragon!"

Xia Zhi pondered to himself that this large fish named "Sea Mountain" must belong to the deep-sea species.

But since it was so easily killed by a group of mortals, it probably wasn't as powerful as it seemed.

It might simply be an exceptionally large creature, similar to a giant whale from the original world. Aside from its immense strength, it didn't possess many other strange abilities, which is why it was eventually worn down and killed.

But it's hard to say.

After all, the fishermen's songs of Haishan have been passed down among people for many years.

Perhaps the big fish that appeared back then and the big fish that was later killed by Beidou were not the same one.

If the lyrics of the Fisherman's Song are not exaggerated, the real [Seamount] is probably as huge as the mythical Kun. Let alone the [Southern Cross] fleet, even Liyue Harbor might not be big enough for it to roll around in.

"Amidst thunderous roars, a bolt of purple lightning descended from mid-air, coalescing before the blood-soaked Big Dipper."

"The Eye of God of Beidou, the Dragon Slayer, descended from the heavens, possessing a dazzling purple light like lightning; it is a treasure that even dragon blood cannot match!"

"This divine jade should only be given to the conquerors of mountains and seas!"

The storyteller's voice grew increasingly impassioned, and the listeners in the teahouse became excited as well.

"Good good!"

Listeners enjoyed the show and naturally gave some tips.

For a moment, the crisp sound of Mora hitting the ground continued incessantly.

Seeing that Zhu Zi was looking in that direction with curiosity, Xia Zhi suggested that she go over and throw some over too, to join in the fun.

Zhu Zi immediately refused, then whispered, "No way, the tea here is so expensive... Boss, we should go back, it's almost two o'clock."

"Well, go back."

Xia Zhi smiled and stood up.

Shen He silently finished his tea, then frowned slightly at the end.

Clearly, the tea wasn't very palatable to her, as she was used to drinking celestial tea, but she still finished it all, seemingly unwilling to waste the extra money she had spent.

It wasn't a complete waste, at least Xia Zhi learned about another person with the Eye of God in Liyue.

Beidou has a high probability of having a treasure chest on him. Even the lowest-level black iron treasure chest is worth many times more than the mere 100 Mora for tea.

As Xia Zhi walked along the road after leaving the Heyu Teahouse, he couldn't help but ponder the ending of the story the storyteller had just told.

The Divine Eye of the Big Dipper descended from the heavens, radiating a dazzling purple light like lightning... This accompanying phenomenon suggests that she obtained a Divine Eye of the Lightning element.

"When faced with circumstances beyond their control, people always lament their own powerlessness. But at the steepest turning point in life, if a mortal's desire reaches its peak, the gaze of the gods will be cast down. This is the eye of God."

The story of Beidou obtaining the Eye of God is exactly the same as the rumors.

Zhu Zi's experience is somewhat similar to Bei Dou's; both had a childhood dream and worked hard to realize it, yet the results were different...

Xia Zhi turned his head and suddenly asked, "Zhu Zi, there's something I want to ask you."

Zhu Zi looked at him curiously: "Hmm? Boss, what's the matter?"

"During your crossing from Inazuma to Liyue, did anything dangerous happen?"

"Let me think, nothing dangerous happened. I just drifted in one direction for a long time, and my food and water were almost gone before I finally arrived at Liyue Harbor."

"The journey has been smooth sailing?"

"Hmm, calm... well, not really. I remember when I first left Inazuma, I encountered a terrible thunderstorm, but it suddenly disappeared, and I left the Inazuma sea area safely."

"How lucky!"

"Rather than luck, I think it must have been Lord Narukami protecting me in the dark."

Zhu Zi said with a devout expression.

"It must have been Lord Narukami who made that thunderstorm suddenly disappear. Only Lord Narukami could do something like that in Inazuma."

"Indeed, only gods can easily change the natural weather, and perhaps immortals can as well."

"Miss Shen He, can you do something like this using Taoist magic?"

"No, I specialize in ice-based magic. If it's a small tsunami, I should be able to freeze it temporarily if I go all out."

Wow! Miss Shen He is amazing!

"Can your master do that?"

“I don’t know much about Master. Apart from when he was teaching me Taoist magic, I rarely saw Master take action.”

"That's it."

Xia Zhi nodded. Through the questioning just now, he seemed to know where Zhu Zi's problem lay.

When faced with circumstances beyond their control, people often lament their own powerlessness.

Zhu Zi's crossing of the sea was too smooth, without any setbacks, like a bland and boring drama, so much so that the gods had no interest in watching her.

As Xia Zhi approached the store, he saw another queue forming at the entrance, including the small figure of Yao Yao. Beside her stood a kind-looking old woman with snow-white hair, wearing glasses, and a slightly hunched posture, with a platinum progress bar hanging on her.

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"Big brother! Sister Shenhe! Sister Zhuzi!"

Yao Yao saw the three people in the distance, waved her little hand, and called out in a clear voice.

"Yaoyao is here to play with you again."

Xia Zhi couldn't help but laugh.

Yao Yao is so cute, she has the ability to inexplicably make people feel better.

I really want to raise her as my daughter.

After exchanging greetings, Xia Zhi learned that this terrifying platinum-platinum old woman was Yao Yao's master, Xiang Ling's master, and a friend of the little crane.

Ge Chenlang City True Lord, whose secular name is Ping Laolao.

Shen He stepped forward, and Grandma Chaoping respectfully performed a disciple's salute: "Greetings, Grandma."

Grandma Ping looked at her, smiled and nodded: "You've finally come down the mountain, that's good."

Shen He lowered his head and softly replied, "Mm."

Xia Zhi felt a warm feeling as she watched this scene.

He suddenly realized that although Granny Ping looked old, as an immortal, this appearance was probably just a disguise.

I wonder what she looks like in real life?

What is its true form? Could it be, like the True Lord of Cloud Retention and Wind Borrowing, also a crane?

If it's a crane, then the hidden effect of [Radiant Wings] (the initial affinity of Sky-Soaring species is friendly, and the affinity increase speed is +100%) should also be effective, making it easier for him to level up her progress bar.

Chapter Ninety-Six: Yao Yao is at the age of rapid growth

After Grandma Ping and Shen He chatted for a while, Xia Zhi spoke up and invited her and Yao Yao to come inside the shop.

Grandma Ping smiled and shook her head, gently refusing, "I appreciate your kindness, but since we've already been queuing for so long, a little longer won't make a difference. We'd be better off queuing with everyone else."

Xia Zhi was slightly surprised, but he understood the implication in her words.

Their store is about to open, and their early entry would be seen as cutting in line, which might upset the customers ahead of them.

Moreover, once they go inside and sit down, as the host of the place, he has to entertain the guests, even if it's just for a short while, as that would delay the shop's business.

Rather than making things difficult for them, the two of them might as well just be ordinary customers.

Xia Zhi smiled and nodded, saying, "Then it's your decision."

This immortal had no otherworldly air about him at all; instead, he resembled a worldly old man who had long seen through all the ways of the world.

He couldn't help but think of her fairy name.

Song Dust Waves City.

It truly lives up to its name.

It's just unknown whether this immortal simply enjoys playing in the mortal world, or whether her cultivation is inherently a path of worldly engagement.

Xia Zhichao's grandmother said "Excuse me" to Yao Yao, then opened the shop door, preparing to start the afternoon business of the summer shop.

When the guests saw the door open, a look of anticipation and joy appeared on their faces.

Grandma Ping glanced at the customers queuing in front of and behind her, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

She has been watching over Liyue City for thousands of years, witnessing countless shops appear and disappear in this bustling commercial capital, but shops like the one in front of her, with so many customers willing to come early and queue up, are few and far between.