Genshin Impact, starting from becoming the God of the Ocean

This is a burial ground, deep in the mountains and forests, with a heavy yin energy. Even in broad daylight, you can see will-o'-the-wisps and other unusual things.

Most of these things are harmless, but it's a different story if you encounter the remnants of a demon god.

The power of the demon god will cause the remaining will that has settled on this land to coalesce into monsters, which will then attack others.

The unlucky guy you mentioned who was picking raspberries was probably attacked by these things.

"Since everyone's here, why don't we work together to solve this problem?"

The young master said with a hearty laugh.

Although it was somewhat unexpected, he was naturally happy to see Su Zhe.

Su Zhe looked at Hu Tao.

"Ok."

Master Hu had no objection; since this kind of thing happened at Wuwangpo, it naturally fell within her scope of business.

"Let's go check over there first; the aura seems to be coming from over there."

Su Zhe pointed in a direction.

"Over there?" Hu Tao craned her neck. "I remember there's a secret realm called 'The Palace of Innocent Blame'? It seems like something extraordinary is suppressed inside."

Zhongli remained silent throughout, but judging from his furrowed brows, things seemed to be more complicated than they appeared.

"The Secret Realm of Wuwangpo?"

Su Zhe pondered for a moment.

That place... oh, I remember now, it's a major production area for Fire-Crossing Sets.

Chapter 17 The Young Master Successfully Turns Zhongli Against Him, The Water Spirit in the Secret Realm

I still remember the early days of Genshin Impact, when all sorts of Pyro characters were top-tier. Back then, Diluc hadn't fallen from grace yet, and Klee was still incredibly powerful. When farming dungeons, you'd have to go through the Pyro Rift dungeon more than five out of ten times.

Needless to say, when Hu Tao appeared, Su Zhe practically lived there every day.

Although I managed to collect a complete set in the end, I never managed to get a Witch's Fire Damage Cup before I transmigrated.

It's not that there's a top-tier fire damage goblet, it's that there's no such thing as a witch's fire damage goblet at all!!!

It has everything except fire!

Sometimes it's all about crossing fire! Crossing fire! Crossing fire!

Fireproof armor? Even a dog wouldn't need that!

"Or I could go back and ask Klee for a bunch of bombs, and just blow that place up."

Su Zhe suddenly said.

His words puzzled the three of them.

What's wrong? Why are you so resentful all of a sudden?

"Uh, it's nothing, I was just kidding." Su Zhe shrugged. "Let's go, let's go take a look first."

"Let's go! Let's go!"

The young master appeared quite excited.

Along the way, Q89 chatted with Su Zhe and Zhong Li about their local specialties from Zhidong Kingdom, and how Zhidong Kingdom's toys were the best in the world.

Of course, he did not forget his mission.

However, we can't rush things; we need to think of a solution.

He could find out the truth about God's heart without arousing Su Zhe's suspicion.

"By the way, Su Zhe," the young master said in a low voice, pulling Su Zhe along at the back of the group, "I heard you have a good relationship with the Wind God?"

“Oh, I’ve been to Mondstadt before, as you Fatui do.”

“I know, but a friend of mine told me that after the Dragon Plague of Mondstadt ended, the Anemo Archon seemed a bit off. My friend guessed it might be related to divine authority. Do you know what happened?”

"Uh-huh?"

Su Zhe turned his head and asked in confusion as he walked, "Why are you asking me if there's a problem with the Wind God's divine authority?"

"Aren't you the messenger of the Wind God?"

"I'm Thor's messenger, so if Thor has a problem, should I ask him too?"

"Uh."

do not know?

The young master was puzzled and scratched his head. Wait a minute, didn't Her Majesty the Queen say that the Heart of God was in Su Zhe's body?

"Speaking of divine authority, we must mention the Heart of God, Su Zhe. Do you know that the Heart of God is the symbol of the Seven Gods, just like how we mortals possess the Eye of God... Su Zhe, have you ever seen the Heart of God?"

Su Zhe grew impatient: "No, no, how could I possibly have seen anything divine? Young master, have you taken the wrong medicine today?"

The young master said awkwardly, "Of course not. It's just that my friend told me that the Wind God is not in a good state, maybe he lost the Heart of God or something." As he spoke, the young master kept an eye on Su Zhe's expression, only to find that the latter's face was completely expressionless.

This is puzzling. Could the intelligence really be wrong?

“I know what you’re trying to say.” Su Zhe curled his lip. “But use your brain. Do you think the gods of Mondstadt would give me the Heart of God, a Liyue immortal? Unless they’re crazy or traitors trying to annex Mondstadt to Liyue.”

"Well..."

Before the young master could say anything more, Zhongli suddenly slowed his pace.

"From a general rational point of view, the loss of divine heart by a god would certainly have a significant impact. Although the Wind God rarely manages Mondstadt, he wouldn't make such a big mistake."

“Zhongli, you’re here just in time. You can talk to him; I’m getting so noisy.”

The ducks were making a lot of noise, and Su Zhe couldn't stand it. He quickened his pace and walked alongside Hu Tao.

Ha! Young master? What nonsense, my wife Hu Tao is much better.

"Strange." Hu Tao looked around, puzzled. "I usually see a lot of people walking at night, but I haven't seen a single one today. Could it really be the influence of that demonic remnant?"

"Maybe."

"Su Zhe, what exactly is the remnant of a demon god? I've never heard of it before. Is it like those demons and monsters?"

"Oh, come closer and I'll tell you in a low voice."

Wuwang Slope at night is too scary. The weak and helpless little whale needs the protection of the Hall Master.

Meanwhile, the young master started chatting with Zhongli again.

Unable to determine whether Su Zhe's words were true or false, he decided to take a roundabout approach.

The main problem is that his identity as a member of the Fools is not very useful, especially since the Seven Stars have been very unfriendly to them lately. Although Su Zhe is a friend, the Heart of God is something that, on a grand scale, relates to the survival of the country. How could he possibly tell him?

But if this person were Zhongli, things might be different.

"Mr. Zhongli, what have you thought about what I told you last time?"

"About last time..."

Zhongli thought for a moment and remembered.

The last time we ate at New Moon Pavilion, the young master invited him to become the honorary military advisor of the Fools.

It's an honor, as those who know, know. If it's discovered, it can be said that it's just a temporary post. Anyway, Mr. Zhongli is erudite and talented, and people from all walks of life admire him.

"If you agree, the Fools will provide you with generous compensation every month, and Mr. Zhongli, your daily expenses can also be reimbursed by sending them to the Northern Bank."

“Mr. Zhongli, I’m not asking you to actually join the Fatui. I just think you’re talented and familiar with all aspects of Liyue. As a friend, having a position would make it easier for me to ask you for advice, right?”

The young master looked at Zhongli with anticipation.

"This matter... is not entirely impossible."

Zhongli initially wanted to refuse, but then realized that she was now existing as a 'human being'.

Life is full of different kinds of people, and it is ever-changing. Some are loyal and righteous, some are treacherous, and some are insidious... He wondered, if he were really just an ordinary person, how could he help Liyue as much as possible?

From a human perspective, those who strive for so-called rule by man are just ordinary people.

Therefore, Zhongli decided to change her approach.

"real!?"

"Well, but I won't hold a position. I'll only have a contractual relationship with you. Hire me under the conditions you just mentioned. If I feel that what you're asking for exceeds the scope of the contract, I won't agree."

"This... will work too!"

The young master also felt that we shouldn't rush things. We should take things one step at a time. Today we have an employer-employee relationship, but tomorrow we'll be colleagues.

“Mr. Zhongli, I have an urgent mission to carry out right now and I need your help... Could you please confirm whether Su Zhe actually possesses the Heart of the Wind God?”

"The Heart of God?"

Zhongli frowned.

He had overheard the conversation between the young master and Su Zhe.

The young master's indirect question was clear to anyone with a modicum of sense: he wanted to know if the Heart of God resided with Su Zhe.

However, based on general rationality, such a thing is unlikely.

After all, Su Zhe is his Liyue Immortal.

Moreover, if the Wind God were to entrust the Heart of God to Su Zhe, wouldn't that mean he intended to groom him as the next Wind God? In that case, Su Zhe could no longer stay in Liyue.

Of course, there is another possibility: that the Wind God knew the Ice God was collecting the Heart of God and didn't want to give it to him, so he hid it.

"Um..."

"This shouldn't be too difficult, right? Anyway, the Heart of the Wind God has nothing to do with Liyue, right? Besides, Su Zhe is from Liyue. If the Wind God really stuffs a Heart of the Wind God into his hands, does that mean the Wind God is trying to poach him? Right? I guess you could call it poaching, haha~ I'm not very good at using the word 'Liyue'."

"Um..."

Zhongli's brows furrowed even more deeply.

...

Half an hour later, the four of them arrived outside the secret realm.

"It seems the source of the aura is indeed here."

Su Zhe looked around. The aura of the remnants of the demon god was extremely strong here, and it had even affected the QQ people. He had encountered a wave of them when he came over, but the young master had taken them down in no time.