Genshin Impact, starting from becoming the God of the Ocean

Then Su Zhe and Shen He were left.

"What's that girl up to?"

Su Zhe was speechless.

Shen He didn't say anything, but she saw the gesture that Xiao Gong secretly made to her when he left, which was to encourage her.

Strangely, she felt a genuine joy about her current situation, something she wouldn't have cared about in the past.

Is it because Su Zhe finally came back?

"Let's go, let's go for a walk."

Su Zhe smiled.

Shen He nodded and followed Su Zhe.

Along the way, Su Zhe inquired about Li Yue's situation during his absence.

But in reality, it would be pointless to ask. During the time he was away, Shen He spent most of his time in the mountains, only returning here occasionally.

Back in Liyue Harbor, he didn't wander around but stayed at Su Zhe's house.

Otherwise, like this time when she came out with the people from the Su family mansion, but apart from Xiaogong, there was no one else. Everyone had left, even Ying and Paimon went to Liyue Harbor, supposedly to search for treasure, and have not returned yet. Keqing has come to look for Ying several times but has not found her.

Leaving the Eightfold Divine Child behind, he certainly wouldn't come out with her.

As for Ying, her understanding of the Eternal Path has improved significantly recently, and she's even sharpening her knives, ready to cook.

However, it is said that her actions were stopped by Yae no Miko at the risk of her life. The latter even rallied Yomiya and Shin-haku together, saying that they would die if they did not stop her. Although the reason is unknown, Yomiya and Shin-haku did as she was told.

In the end, Ying failed and disappeared without a trace, no one knowing where he went.

However, it is said that a violent explosion occurred in the Tianheng Mountain area that day. The sound was so loud that it attracted the attention of the people in Liyue Harbor. In the end, Seven Stars sent the Thousand Rock Army to investigate, but they only found a large crater and a few Hilichurls that had been killed in the explosion.

"Well done!" Su Zhe said with a look of relief. "You absolutely, positively must not let that guy into the kitchen, understand?"

Shen He looked puzzled: "Why?"

"Because people will die!"

"...Yes, I've got it. Next time she tries to get in, I'll do everything I can to stop her."

Although the reason is unknown, Su Zhe's words are certainly not wrong.

Shen He didn't understand, but sometimes she didn't need to. Social niceties were too complicated and messy.

"However, when I'm not around, you can actually wander around Liyue Harbor more often. If you need money, I'll give you a few million to use first."

Shen He shook his head.

“With you gone, there’s nothing to miss about Liyue Harbor. Although my master asked me to enter the world to cultivate, he said some time ago that my Dao heart was unstable, so I was planning to go back to the mountains to cultivate for a while these past two days.”

"Unstable Dao heart? That's what that silly bird said?"

"..."

Shen He was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "She is my master, not a stupid bird."

"Ah, sorry, sorry." Su Zhe waved his hand. "I'm just used to saying that. Well, I'm not stupid... But you can't believe everything she says. What nonsense about an unstable Dao heart. I feel like yours is pretty stable. Besides, your master is ultimately an immortal, while you are essentially a mortal. How can you be the same?"

"In my opinion, cultivating immortality and cultivating the mind are about following your heart. What matters most is what you think in your heart, rather than focusing on formalities. Otherwise, you will never break through the shackles."

Shen He's expression was conflicted.

On one hand, it's what Master said, and on the other hand, it's what Su Zhe said. Who should I listen to?

"Alright, alright, stop overthinking."

Su Zhe smiled, took her hand, and walked forward.

"The road leads forward, and your eyes should also be looking ahead. If you feel lost, just keep walking forward. No matter where you go, I'll be with you and won't let you get lost."

In the crowd, on the street.

A look of surprise flashed in Shen He's eyes.

Immediately, that surprise turned into warmth in my heart.

"Ah."

She responded softly.

...

The night market was bustling with activity, but as bustling as it was, that was theirs; Su Zhe and Shen He had nothing.

We just watched along the way, because none of the shows had officially started yet; they were still in the planning stages.

Even so, some things were quite unusual for Shen He.

Although she was born and raised in Liyue, she has never participated in the Lantern Festival.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that she never participated in any holidays.

"Your master has never brought you to Liyue Harbor before?"

Su Zhe couldn't help but ask.

“I’ve been here before, but… my master is an immortal and not very good at communicating with people. Every time she comes, she just buys things for research. She doesn’t need to show her face. Every time, she just uses her magic to take the things and leaves the money. I follow her and rarely communicate with people.”

“Once I asked why I secretly took the money but left it behind. My master said it was about integrity and a transaction. Liyue is a country of contracts, and this is the only rule that cannot be broken.”

“When I continued, my master would stop talking and turn his back to me, probably so that I would have to figure it out myself.”

“My master taught me how to be a person, taught me immortal magic, and raised me. Her kindness to me is like that of my second parents, and I respect her very much.”

Shen He rarely spoke so much, but much of it was about things from the past that Su Zhe had never heard of before.

But it was pretty much as he imagined. That silly bird couldn't even manage its own life, so how could it possibly take care of people?

"Your birthday? It's already passed, hasn't it?"

Shen He thought for a moment, unsure of what to say.

"No gift?" Su Zhe asked, puzzled.

“It happened once, but not at other times,” Shen He shook his head and said. “Master said that worldly things can easily disturb people’s minds. I am still cultivating, so it is not advisable for me to come into contact with too much. In the future, when my cultivation is deeper, I can accept and understand things on my own. That would be better.”

"is it?"

Su Zhe expressed strong doubts.

It's just a gift, why make such a fuss?

So, the rules of the immortals are really complicated.

Although Su Zhe is the leader of all immortals, his behavior is no different from that of a human.

Thinking of this, he laughed and said, "I am also an immortal. You can follow me to cultivate from now on. I should have plenty of time to waste... oops! I can really contemplate life."

"Ah."

Shen He nodded. She knew how powerful Su Zhe was. Each of the immortals had their own cultivation methods, and it was her good fortune to be able to follow Su Zhe.

However, she also felt in her heart that...

Compared to cultivation, following Su Zhe seems to be something more worth looking forward to.

That way, she'll have a legitimate reason to stay with him in the future.

wrong.

Shen He shook his head secretly.

My recent thoughts seem to be getting stranger and stranger, and harder and harder to understand.

Could it be that my master was right, that my resolve in the Dao is unstable?

As they were thinking this, a voice suddenly came from their right side.

"Huh? Su Zhe, and Shen He are here too."

Mr. Yun walked over and said with a smile, "What a coincidence."

Chapter 41 The True Goddess's Split View

Su Zhe was away during this time, so Yun Jin hadn't seen him.

The last time she saw Zhongli go to the opera alone, she asked about it and that's how she found out about Su Zhe's trip to Mondstadt.

I thought I wouldn't see them before the Lantern Festival, but I didn't expect to run into them here.

When did you get back?

Upon seeing Su Zhe, a hint of joy flashed in Yun Jin's eyes.

"I'm currently preparing a new play, and Miss Ningguang has asked me to perform it at the Lantern Festival. If you have some free time, could you give me some feedback?"

Actually, Yun Jin came to see Zhong Li, since Zhong Li is a professional when it comes to listening to music.

She went to the Hall of Rebirth earlier, and the people there said that Zhongli had come here, but she couldn't find him no matter how hard she looked.

Meeting Su Zhe now is not bad for Yun Jin.

In any case, she needs more than just one listener; she needs to combine the opinions of many people to create a piece that everyone likes.

Su Zhe smiled and said, "Of course, no problem."

The night market wasn't ready yet; although it was lively, there wasn't much to see.

If they hadn't met Yun Jin, he and Shen He would have already gone back.

What kind of play is it?

"It's an opera called 'The Goddess Splits the Temple.' It was written by my father based on folk tales. I've been pondering it over and over, but I always feel like something's missing. Can you listen to it for me?"

"The Goddess Splits the Temple?"

Su Zhe was slightly taken aback.

Yun Jin asked in confusion, "What's wrong? You've heard about it too?"

"Hmm... how should I put it? Rather than saying I've heard of it..."

Of course he had heard it, and he had listened to it several times on Bilibili.

However, the person in question was right beside him, which is why Su Zhe felt strange.