Genshin Impact, starting from becoming the God of the Ocean

"Uh...maybe a little."

"Then I'll send someone to help you."

"No need, no need."

No, Ningguang, don't be like this. I feel a little guilty because you've been so good to me.

I'm worried about leaving you alone.

Ningguang insisted.

After all, she had already decided that Su Zhe was a demon god cub, and that he would definitely be able to command the wind and rain when he grew up.

Both for her own sake and for public reasons, she wanted to maintain a good relationship with Su Zhe.

Even if we don't talk about master and servant, something like a defensive alliance is fine.

Animalistic instincts are generally purer than human instincts. Trust and dependence are more difficult to establish than between humans, but once such a relationship is established, there will be no betrayal.

Ningguang didn't think her efforts were in vain. If Su Zhe were a person, she would definitely consider whether it was worth it.

But Su Zhe isn't human... wait, at least not on the surface.

But Ningguang's enthusiasm put Su Zhe in a difficult position. After thinking about it, he realized that he was a demon god and should be able to act a little more willfully.

"I don't need to worry about that..."

Before he could finish speaking, he swallowed the words back when his gaze fell on Ningguang's expression.

How wronged that must have been!

Wait, Ningguang, I haven't said anything yet! Who are you trying to fool with that face?!

"...Kyokkari, I really want to help you."

Ningguang's tone softened.

"We're good friends, aren't we? You're my only friend in this ocean, and I'm worried about you. I don't want anything to happen to you, you know?"

The sudden tenderness caught Su Zhe off guard. He was used to Ningguang's strategic and confident demeanor, and the sudden change in her persona was quite unusual for him.

However, it must be said that seeing Ningguang exuding female hormones, Su Zhe forcefully held back the words he wanted to say.

As the saying goes, you can't hit a smiling face, and harsh words can't hurt those who care about you.

Su Zhe admitted that Ning Guang was really cunning, and even though he knew she was playing this kind of role, he still couldn't help but feel soft-hearted.

This is the power of understanding people's hearts. Ningguang successfully grasped Su Zhe's personality traits in just a few days. If it were a human, this time would be infinitely shortened.

Su Zhe was genuinely concerned, so he could only give a proper explanation and promise to return as soon as possible.

He went to find information about the Temple of Time. Once he found it, it shouldn't take too long.

"Then, let's consider this our agreement."

Ningguang smiled.

"If you don't come back, I will lead a team to search the entire Mondstadt until we find you."

"Also, Mondstadt people are complex. They love freedom, and the security situation is relatively chaotic. Mondstadt people always like to attribute mistakes to the inevitable consequences of adventure in order to shirk responsibility, but at the same time they like to rely on others for no reason. So you must stay far away from them when you encounter them."

"Well, especially women, Mondstadt women. They might jump off a cliff at dawn because they yearn for freedom. It wouldn't be good if they hit you."

"Oh, right, and the gods there... well, it's nothing. If you're just active in the sea, you should be safe. But you should be careful of the dragons; Mondstadt is currently experiencing a dragon plague."

The gods of Mondstadt?

That guy, who never shows up even when his people are praying, only sneaks away with the wine during some priestly events.

More important than him is the large bird flying in the sky, though it probably has no say in what's happening in the sea.

That guy seems to be really restless lately, sigh...

Ningguang sighed inwardly. In truth, she really didn't want Su Zhe to go to Mondstadt at this time, because it was really chaotic.

Faced with Ningguang's endless chatter, Su Zhe was somewhat speechless.

Am I being seduced?

Even my mother's instructions before I leave the house aren't this specific, are they?

Should you test the temperature of the waters in Mondstadt for me first?

"Alright, that's all for now... Are you going to Lonely Cloud Pavilion?"

Besides looking for Su Zhe, Ningguang also planned to visit Guyun Pavilion this time.

Because her people discovered that the Fools seemed to have also appeared at Lonely Cloud Pavilion, and Keqing hadn't brought many people with her this time, it was inevitable that some would be missed.

"Correct."

"Then give me a ride."

After saying that, Ningguang jumped off the ship, landing lightly and steadily.

"Hehe~ You don't mind, do you?"

"You're already on board...where's your boat?"

"They will drive to Guyun Pavilion themselves."

Su Zhe didn't say anything, but swung his pectoral fins and leisurely swam towards Guyun Pavilion.

Along the way, Ningguang continued to chat about everyday things, just like in their previous conversations, and this time they even talked about the ritual of inviting immortals.

This ceremony is also of great importance to Liyue, as it marks the annual arrival of the Emperor. Although there are still three months to go, preparations have already begun.

As for the issue concerning Su Zhe, it's mainly because Ningguang is worried that if an immortal appears at that time, and Su Zhe, being a demon god, were to be struck by a green spear, it wouldn't be fun.

"But don't worry, I will personally preside over this ceremony to invite the immortals, and I will ensure that nothing happens to you."

"Also, besides the immortal, there's another one you need to be careful of. Her name is Ke Qing, and she's one of the Seven Stars, just like me."

"Keqing is a very meticulous person and cannot tolerate any carelessness in her work. This year, she will be in charge of the security issues around Liyue Harbor. So if she targets you, don't hold it against her. I will handle it just the same way."

"Everyone says that Ke Qing is hostile to the Emperor, but actually the opposite is true. She admires the Emperor the most, and her abilities are indeed outstanding. Otherwise, why would the Emperor have appointed her as one of the Seven Stars? That's why she pays more attention to security during the Immortal Invitation Ceremony."

As they talked, Su Zhe moved quickly, and soon the Lonely Cloud Pavilion came into view.

At this time, there were already people patrolling around the sea, but after seeing Ningguang, they stopped stopping her, and just glanced at Su Zhe a few more times.

Everyone's heard about Ningguang's little whale; it seems they have a pretty good relationship now, except...

Wait a minute, this little whale looks a bit like the one that Lady Keqing was praising!

"Okay, drop me off here."

After speaking, Ningguang squatted down and gently stroked Kyogre's back, her voice soft.

"Be careful on your way to Mondstadt."

No sooner had the words been spoken than a voice suddenly came from afar.

"Ningguang? What brings you here? Well, I did have something to discuss with you..."

Keqing jumped down from a boulder, and the moment she stood up and looked at Ningguang, the rest of her words caught in her throat.

She looked at Ningguang, watching the other person reach out to stroke her, and her whole body bristled.

"Ningguang, get off my Kyogre right now!!!"

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Chapter 1 Mondstadt, the City of a Thousand Winds, a City of Ruins Hidden for Millennia

The moment Su Zhe saw Ke Qing appear, his heart skipped a beat, and he had a bad feeling.

He never expected to be so unlucky. He had only brought Ningguang over, and they had left within a minute of each other, yet he ran into Keqing.

In the darkness, Su Zhe sensed the presence of some evil will.

"Oh, Keqing."

Ningguang stood up, her face bearing her usual smile, though a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes.

What does "her Kyogre" mean?

This seems to be something her little whale has in mind.

If that's the case, then ha, it's just a mere Keqing.

"what happened?"

"N-nothing..."

Ke Qing suddenly realized that she had lost her composure.

She had also heard about Ningguang's little whale, and although she didn't want to admit it, it seemed to be a coincidence.

This feeling is like something out of a romance novel by Liyue, where a girl finally falls for a boy, only to find that other girls keep appearing around him.

Although Keqing's feelings weren't quite that extreme, they were similar at that moment.

Furthermore, she's confident against Shinhaku and Hokuto, but against Ningguang...

No, now is not the time to think about these things.

Recalling her initial determination, Keqing breathed a sigh of relief, clearing her mind of confusion, and asked with a sliver of hope, "Ningguang, did you... know Kyogre before?"

"Oh dear, haven't you heard?" Ningguang smiled slightly. "The whole of Liyue Harbor knows, except you."

"Hmm? Everyone in Liyue Harbor knows..."

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Therefore, Ningguang's little whale is Kyogre.

For a moment, Keqing almost couldn't help but do a disheartened forward bend or 2.

So, she had already lost before she even started.

"Hehe~ It seems you've misunderstood something."

With Ningguang's intelligence, she had probably guessed most of it, but Keqing's sudden loss of spirit was really cute, making her want to tease her a little more.

"By the way, Keqing, I've chosen a spot in the eastern mountains outside Liyue Harbor to serve as Kyogre's separate area of ​​operation. I'm letting you know in advance so you don't mistake him for an ordinary sea monster and lead a group to hunt him down."

Keqing: "..."