Genshin Impact, starting from becoming the God of the Ocean

Shen He shook his head again.

She knew her situation; without the red rope, if she got into a conflict with someone, she couldn't guarantee that the other person wouldn't be physically intact.

The more festive the occasion, the more lively and bustling the atmosphere around her seemed, the more Shen He felt that she was not one of them. The lively atmosphere always seemed to just pass by her and then leave.

She could even imagine what it would feel like to walk through a night market, and the thought of the disdainful and fearful looks she might receive from those around her made her feel intimidated.

The feeling was as if all her senses were shut down, she couldn't hear any sounds, and could only see everyone laughing and having fun, but she had nothing to do with it.

"Only you would think this way, only you would..."

Shen He lowered his head, hugged himself, and felt increasingly uneasy.

no...

Sure enough, she couldn't do it without the red string.

Her ability to move freely in Liyue Harbor was all thanks to Red Rope.

Yes, it was thanks to the red string, not her.

So now that she doesn't have the red string, she can't go anywhere, otherwise something bad will definitely happen.

It might...it might hurt other people, even Su Zhe.

Shen He's mind became increasingly chaotic. She felt as if some force was reviving within her body, spreading rapidly with her fear, taking over her body and her reason, and then telling her not to suppress herself, but to release it.

Shen He's eyes gradually turned bloodshot. She found herself unable to control her emotions, and this feeling was even more severe than before.

Despite having done so much spiritual practice, and knowing that I should be restraining myself at this time, the more I care and the more I think about it, the less I can control myself.

"Su Zhe, I...I want to go back to Jueyunjian, I..."

She said, looking flustered.

Before she could finish speaking, she was embraced in a warm hug.

Then Su Zhe's gentle voice rang in her ear.

"Don't worry, no matter what happens, I'll be with you. If you're worried about hurting others and don't want to go to the night market, then it's just you and me. We'll have our own little night market together."

"But..."

"Okay, listen to me."

Su Zhe looked at her and smiled, "Don't worry, you know I'm very capable, so you don't need to worry about me getting hurt. And even if I do get hurt, no matter what, I'll still hold you like this."

"If you're afraid, be brave with me."

"If you're sad, we'll be happy together."

“If they are afraid of you or despise you, I won’t. In my heart, Shen He, you are the best… So, believe in yourself. Since your master took away your red string, it proves that you don’t need it anymore. You can control it yourself.”

Shen He was taken aback.

"May I...?"

"Of course, do you believe me?"

"Ah."

"That's fine."

Shen He is very capable and hardworking.

She has been working to overcome the problems in her destiny. The fate of being born under the influence of the Lonely Star and the Calamity Star is not without its solutions. Destiny can clash or complement each other. Fate is determined by heaven, but destiny is written by man.

Shen He's life changed after meeting Su Zhe, and even Liu Yun Zhenjun could see that the destined person in the dark might be able to resolve the 'calamity' on Shen He's body.

Therefore, what Shen He really needs to overcome is the fear deep in his heart.

The more you interact with others and the closer the relationship, the more you care, and the more you care, the more afraid you become.

Just like how everyone sometimes fails to perform to their full potential when faced with important occasions due to emotions like nervousness and fear.

This is a psychological issue, not a lack of ability.

At this moment, Su Zhe held her like this, trying his best to comfort her and provide her with a sense of security.

Shen He's emotions began to stabilize slowly. She gently rested her head on Su Zhe's shoulder, tilted her head, and looked into the distance.

Suddenly, a series of sharp whistling sounds came from the night market, followed by a burst of dazzling fireworks exploding in the night sky, their colors blending into various shapes.

Watching the fireworks, Su Zhe chuckled and said, "Xiao Gong once said that everyone has their own color, and even in the darkest place, they can shine with their own brilliance... There must be your color among those fireworks too."

"It's like, there are all sorts of different people in Liyue Harbor. Don't be afraid or uneasy about your own uniqueness. Your uniqueness may not be understood by others, but it will definitely be respected."

"Um..."

Shen He hugged Su Zhe, closed her eyes, and felt at ease with Su Zhe's heartbeat and breath.

She seemed to understand why, when True Lord Liuyun told her that her "Dao heart was not stable," he did not blame her for insufficient cultivation, but instead expressed his comfort and encouragement.

Because she is human, her emotional fluctuations are proof that she is truly alive and that she is breaking out of her previous closed circle.

And the person who changed her was Su Zhe.

Only when the mind is free of distractions can one transcend worldly concerns.

This was her previous idea.

But now, I'm slowly realizing that only by having something to care about can I awaken the desire to protect and make my power meaningful.

She looked up at the face so close to hers, a strange impulse welling up inside her. Without thinking, she instinctively moved closer, and then, her thin, cold lips pressed against Su Zhe's.

Brilliant fireworks exploded in the night sky; everything was beautiful tonight.

Chapter 43 Time Stop! Phase Rush a Thousand Times! Bubble Jet!

yard.

Su Zhe and Shen He were hanging night lanterns.

He had only ever made this thing in the game, and Shen He had even less experience with it, having only seen it in the last few days.

So Su Zhe abandoned his plan to make it himself and instead went around 'borrowing' things from Liyue Harbor.

Before long, the courtyard was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers.

"You should have gone to the night market. It's a rare Lantern Festival, you shouldn't have stayed here."

Looking at the deserted courtyard, Shen He said with a dejected expression.

It's all because of her that Su Zhe has to celebrate the festival here too.

It's the Lantern Festival, a major festival that's bustling throughout Liyue Harbor. We should be enjoying it to the fullest.

"I said I would be with you, not just today, but for every holiday in the future."

Su Zhe smiled.

"Until you can naturally integrate into Liyue Harbor. If it's not possible in a day, then wait a day; if it's not possible in a year, then wait a year. It's always better for two people to be together than one person, right?"

"...Um."

Shen He knew he couldn't persuade Su Zhe.

After hanging the lanterns, the two sat in the courtyard, listening to the sounds of fireworks outside. The lively atmosphere could be felt even from there.

But for some reason, I didn't feel calm.

"Yeah, I still need to find something to do."

Su Zhe stroked his chin and joked, "We didn't get enough of kissing just now, how about we continue?"

To everyone's surprise, Shen He nodded very seriously: "Okay."

Su Zhe: "???"

Seeing that he hadn't moved for a while, Shen He tilted his head slightly.

"What's wrong? Didn't you say you wanted to continue?"

"Uh... so here I am?"

"bring it on."

Shen He showed no shyness or hesitation whatsoever; she was completely at ease. She seemed utterly unconcerned!

How to do?

Su Zhe was somewhat bewildered.

This rhythm is off.

He remembered that when the red rope was around, Shen He rarely showed any expression, but occasionally he would reveal that shyness and hesitation.

Why is it that once the red string is untied, one no longer feels shy at all?

After thinking for a moment, Su Zhe said, "How about we go to the room?"

"it is good."

Shen He stood up.

"Wait, what I mean is... just kissing isn't very interesting, how about we do something else?"

"Hmm, I don't quite understand. Just do it your way."

"..."

Seeing Shen He's matter-of-fact expression, Su Zhe understood that this girl had become even more assertive after unlocking the red rope.

Or perhaps she had very little contact with the outside world in the past, and she rarely had the emotional reactions that a normal person should have. As for what couples do, she only knew that it was a matter of course.

However, Su Zhe suddenly wondered what Shen He would be like if he became shy in this state.

"Let's go."

Su Zhe stood up, preparing to sprint. First, he used Time Stop, then Phase Rush a thousand times, then Time Stop ended, and then...

Stare!

Suddenly, a gaze came from not far away.

I'm staring...

Both of them noticed and turned around, only to find that Ba Che was hiding behind a pillar, sticking his head out and looking at them.