Genshin Impact, starting from becoming the God of the Ocean

"Mr. Zhongli, could you please talk to Su Zhe and ask him to release the lady? She is, after all, an executor of our Fatui Order. Even if she has made a mistake, she shouldn't be kept locked up in the Liyue prison indefinitely, right? If word gets out, people will think that Liyue is abusing its power, won't they?"

Ultimately, the reason given for locking the woman up was suspicion that she was plotting something at Guyun Pavilion.

As for what happened later, it seems to be about the young master escaping from prison.

However, the woman ultimately bore the blame for that incident, which was quite unfair.

“Hmm...that’s true.” Zhongli pondered for a moment. “However, although I am on good terms with Su Zhe, I am ultimately a nobody and my voice may not carry much weight in diplomatic matters.”

"It's alright, Mr. Zhongli, just do your best."

The young master still has great faith in Zhongli's abilities.

"Um..."

Zhongli was actually reluctant to agree.

After all, the lady is different from the young master. The woman is rather crazy, while the young master is much more adorable. He invites you to dinner and drinks. With him serving as the diplomat of the Winter Kingdom, Zhongli is at ease.

If it were a woman, who knows what kind of trouble she would cause.

"Mr. Zhongli, you promised me the matter of asking about the Heart of God last time, but you've been drinking at home these past two days. That doesn't make sense, does it? You're the kind of person who keeps their promises the most, you wouldn't go back on your word, would you?"

Hey, Mr. Zhongli, you won't go back on your word, will you? You won't break the contract, will you?

The young master had a good grasp on Zhongli, constantly talking about the contract, which even Zhongli, with her temperament, found somewhat annoying. After all, he was a quack duck, and his quacking was unbearable.

But he didn't say anything in the end. The old man was a pragmatic person; once he took the money, he was bound to do the job.

"I'll try."

After saying this, Zhongli left the Hall of Rebirth and headed towards the Jade Capital Terrace.

He walked slowly, looking left and right along the way, and even admiring the fish in the pond for a while before climbing up the Jade Capital Terrace step by step.

Then, on the way, I stopped by Grandma Ping's place and asked for a cup of tea.

"That child is indeed quite good."

Ping'er said with a smile, "I used to come here often a few days ago. He has a good temperament. If I didn't know his identity, I wouldn't have imagined that he was a demon god."

Zhongli nodded: "That's right. Some of Su Zhe's words and actions are no different from those of humans. Even we who have been in the world for many years would find it difficult to reach his level."

Immortals may learn to live like humans, but their essence remains that of immortals; they cannot become human.

But Su Zhe is different. Zhong Li finds this quite strange; one can only say it's a talent.

"It seems you've already decided to let him take your place?"

"I'm considering it, but..."

"Just what?"

"He doesn't seem to have any intention of becoming the Rock God at all."

At this point, Zhongli couldn't help but shake his head.

Seeing this, Grandma Ping chuckled and said, "Don't rush, don't rush. So many years have passed, it won't happen anytime soon."

"Ah."

Zhongli responded and continued to sit and drink tea, saying nothing more.

After finishing his tea, he left Grandma Ping's place and headed towards the Su family mansion.

As a result, Shen He told him coldly that Su Zhe was not at home.

The old man didn't press the matter; it was better that he wasn't there. After all, this was something the young master had instructed him to do, so there was no need to rush.

While it was still early, Zhongli left Yujingtai and went to Sanwanbuguogang. He ordered a pot of wine and a few side dishes, and drank while listening to Tian Tiezui tell stories.

As he listened, the stories stirred his memories, and in that moment, he couldn't help but compose a poem:

"I long to buy osmanthus blossoms and share wine, but alas, my old friend... when will we meet again?"

"Ok?"

At that moment, a fox who had gone out to enjoy the scenery of Liyue stopped in its tracks upon hearing the sound and turned to look.

"Ok?"

Zhongli seemed to sense something and looked over as well.

"Ok?"

Inside the protective barrier, the shadow looked over.

"Morax, the wine you're drinking seems to be watered down."

Zhong Li: "..."

Chapter 24 The Sea of ​​Hearts: Caviar? A Contractual Gift for Lord Kyogre

"sit down."

After three bowls of wine, Zhongli extended an invitation to his old friend.

The Yae no Miko, who had come over with a puzzled look, glanced at the simple bench and then at the 'noble youth' who was clearly out of place in the current environment.

After a moment's hesitation, he asked, "Who are you?"

She didn't recognize Zhong Li, but felt a sense of familiarity.

Moreover, Zhongli is definitely not an ordinary person.

In the land of Liyue, those who can drink like this in Liyue Harbor are not mortals, but immortals.

Among the immortals, were there any who felt familiar to her?

Thinking this, Shadow suddenly said, "He is Morax."

Swish!

Yae no Miko was about to sit down when she bent over halfway and immediately straightened up.

Morax!?

That old Geo Archon!?

How is that possible?!

The fox looked around.

The simple house furnishings and old tables, chairs and tableware don't seem to fit the identity of the Rock God at all.

And most importantly, the water Zhongli drank was mixed with wine!

Hey! Rock God, you've mixed alcohol into your water!

If there's one unique thing about this shop, it's probably Tian Tiezui, who's currently talking animatedly.

"sit down."

Zhongli said with a calm expression.

Wouldn't it be nice to run into an old friend, have a drink, and chat?

"Boss, sweet fermented rice balls."

Zhongli said magnanimously, "Two portions."

"Good Le!"

Looking at the fermented rice balls served on the table, Yae no Miko was full of confusion.

Is the Geo Archon inviting her to eat?

Why two bowls? Oh right, she also has a village girl on her.

“Thank you, Iwa…” Yae no Miko paused, not saying the name.

After all, for the people of Liyue, the Geo Archon is already dead, and it was the Archon himself who presided over the Ascension Ceremony. If this news were to leak out, the entire population of Liyue would go crazy.

"Just call me Zhongli."

"Mr. Zhongli."

Yae no Miko's attitude was very solemn.

After all, the god in front of her was completely different from her friend.

If Ying were sitting to the side, she would have already burst into laughter.

But then again, there are too many people around, and Ying can't come out directly. Does that mean she has to face Zhongli alone?

Goodness gracious! Sitting in a street vendor's shop drinking with the Emperor—even light novels wouldn't dare write something like that.

Yae no Miko glanced down at the bowl of fermented rice balls, and with the hope of a miracle, took a bite... Well, there was no miracle; it was just a bowl of watery fermented rice balls.

I tasted the water again; it was mixed with alcohol.

Watching Zhongli drink with gusto, Yae no Miko felt incredibly strange. Could a dignified Rock God actually enjoy drinking such a thing?

On the other side, Ying simply watched without saying a word.

Meeting the Rock God here was also unexpected for her, so she'll just greet him like this for now.

The other party already knew she was there, but it wasn't convenient to chat right now. They told her to make a note of it and visit her alone later.

So, no one at the table spoke.

Then Tian Tiezui told me the story of Lord Yan.

"...Speaking of the time when Lord Rock hosted a banquet for the Seven Gods, the gods descended upon Liyue at the most famous place on the Jade Capital Terrace. The scene was spectacular! The immortal mist swirled, the immortal birds flew about, and the immortals accompanied them, each residing in a corner."

"That wine was celestial, and the food was the finest delicacy on earth. How could it be anything less than the best when our Lord Rock hosted the feast? After all the gods had eaten and drunk, they truly had only one word in their hearts—absolutely amazing!"

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Yae no Miko choked.

She stared wide-eyed at the water in the bowl, thinking to herself, "Wow, this is absolutely amazing! I would feel disgusted even if you gave me this stuff to drink!"

Just then, a voice came from outside the shop.

"Huh? Mr. Zhongli, what are you doing here?"

The young master looked at the two of them with some curiosity.