In Genshin Impact, I'm really not Muzan.

"Very good." Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun accepted the gift from Shen He's hand.

It was only then that Suzumiya Yuu suddenly realized that not bringing a gift seemed to be a very impolite act.

Forget it... Anyway, he's not going to be obsessed with getting along with True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng, so there's no need to worry about this kind of thing.

"Huh? Shen He, what's that on your wrist?" Just then, Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun suddenly noticed that Shen He was wearing an exquisite bracelet on his right wrist.

“I bought these in Liyue Harbor. I bought two pairs, and Suzumiya has one too.” Shen He pointed to Suzumiya Yu, who also had a bracelet on his left wrist, and the style matched Shen He’s.

Upon seeing this, Ryou felt something was wrong. He hadn't expected Shin-haku to come, so he hadn't taken off the bracelet beforehand and had been wearing it on his wrist.

What a joke! These are couple bracelets! The reason Ryoumi dared to let Shin-haku buy them is because she simply couldn't understand what these bracelets symbolized.

Moreover, Suzumiya Yuu was not famous before, so she didn't need to care about public opinion, but now? She is a great hero who saved Liyue Harbor. If this news gets out, it may even reach Inazuma directly.

Of all Inazuma's conquest targets, only Yoomiya and Kokoro are unaware that Suzumiya Yuu has started a harem. If this gets back to them, things could get very bad.

Chapter 226 Shenhe's Rapid Development

"Master, Liang Gong, and Gan Yu... why do you three have such expressions? Is there something wrong with this bracelet?" Noticing the strange expressions on the three people's faces, Shen He couldn't help but show a puzzled look.

In her opinion, the bracelets were just an ordinary pair of jewelry, without any special meaning, so she couldn't understand why the three people's expressions had changed like that.

Did she say something she shouldn't have? Probably not.

"Cough cough cough." After a brief silence, True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng couldn't help but cough a few times before saying, "Shen He, as a mortal, I know you will have such experiences, but what I didn't expect is that you have developed so quickly."

"It seems that integrating into human society will be much easier for you than I imagined." Integrating Shen He into human society was a task given to her by True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng a few months ago. As for how long it would take her to complete it, that remained to be seen.

Originally, Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun thought that, given Shen He's personality, it would take at least six months or a year, or even longer, for him to integrate into human society.

But what about now? Only a few months have passed, and Shen He has not only successfully integrated into human society, but has even brought her back a disciple and son-in-law, which is truly unexpected.

"Could it be... that I underestimated Shen He's comprehension? Despite having the constitution of a solitary and calamistic being, he can integrate into human society so easily," True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng thought to himself.

She had hardly ever misjudged anyone in her life, but now, Shen He seemed to have broken her record that had lasted for thousands of years, which surprised her and made her somewhat happy.

Shen He has successfully integrated into human society, so I no longer need to worry about her. As long as she doesn't take off the red string around her neck, there won't be any problems.

“Master, I don’t quite understand what you mean. Although I’m almost integrated into human society, I haven’t completely succeeded because… because I’m still not used to crowded places.”

Shen He said that since she went to Chongyun's house at Liang Gongyou's urging, she has experienced the happiest and darkest period of the past few years.

When Chongyun's parents heard that she was still alive, they were so happy that they couldn't sleep for several days. They took her to stroll around Liyue Harbor every day and would occasionally teach Chongyun how to cultivate. But most of the time, she seemed extremely uncomfortable under the enthusiastic bombardment of Chongyun's parents.

Having grown accustomed to living deep in the mountains and forests, it would be difficult for anyone to adapt to the sudden warmth and hospitality of the surrounding environment and people. Shen He was no exception, so she left after staying at Chongyun's house for a few days.

She knew that Chongyun's parents would not let her leave, so she did not say goodbye to them, but left a letter expressing her gratitude to their family.

If Shen He had truly integrated into human society, she would definitely have added a sentence at the end of her letter: "If I have time, I will visit your home again."

This is Liyue's consistent practice. On the surface, they say they'll go when they have time, but what they really mean is that they don't want to go. Even so, this habit has long been ingrained in the bones of Liyue people.

"Shen He, I know you find this difficult to talk about, but it's alright. When you've figured it out, bring him to see me again." Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun gave a meaningful smile, then flapped her wings and flew away, returning to her cave.

"Um...you two can continue your conversation. I'll be going now. Mr. Suzumiya Yu, I'll be waiting for you back in Liyue Harbor...If Miss Shen He doesn't mind, I'll continue to take care of you for the foreseeable future."

Gan Yu also left after saying a few words, leaving only Liang Gongyou and Shen He standing there.

"Why did they leave so suddenly? Did I say something I shouldn't have and make them angry?" Shen He scratched her head, puzzled. Should she say it was because she hadn't integrated into human society, or because her emotional intelligence was too low?

“No, you didn’t say anything wrong, and they weren’t angry. They left simply because they didn’t want to upset us,” Ryou Miyako replied.

"Uh...why should we be angry?" Shen He couldn't understand what Liang Gongyou meant by that, but that was normal. Liang Gongyou's words were too subtle, and even some people with low emotional intelligence couldn't understand them.

"Ignore it. Compared to this, do you still plan to stay here? The Lantern Festival is about to begin. If you want to integrate into human society, it's best not to miss it."

Suzumiya Yu said that the Lantern Festival is the largest and most significant festival in Liyue every year. If Shenhe can integrate into it, it means that she has already integrated into human society.

However, what Suzumiya Yu was more curious about was what had happened to Shin-haku after she went to Chong-yun's house. She felt that Shin-haku had changed a lot, and she seemed a little unnatural.

"The Lantern Festival... there will definitely be a lot of people in Liyue Harbor, right? I'm not very good at dealing with crowds, so I'd better not go." Shen He rejected Liang Gongyou's suggestion.

She has been living in Liyue Harbor recently, so of course she knows that the Lantern Festival is coming soon. However, after hearing that it is actually the most lively time of year in Liyue, she immediately gave up the idea of ​​participating.

What a joke! She can't even handle Chongyun's parents. If there are any more, wouldn't that kill her?

Perhaps, even without untying the red rope, her Lonely Star Calamity constitution will still go berserk.

Rejected by Shen He, Liang Gongyou couldn't help but sigh, "I still maintain that if you don't experience it, you'll never be able to face yourself. Participating in the Lantern Festival is a great shortcut for you to integrate into human society."

"If you can handle the lively atmosphere of the Lantern Festival, then what situation can't you handle? There's no point in constantly running away. You might escape this year, but there will be another Lantern Festival next year. Are you planning to never participate in such a festival for the rest of your life? How could that be possible?"

It seemed that every time he met Shen He, Liang Gongyou was destined to waste his breath trying to persuade him. Last time, she always listened to him, but would it be the same this time? He didn't know.

However, whether or not Shen He participates in the Lantern Festival is actually irrelevant to him, because he has already done what he could.

If Shen He decides to participate in the Lantern Festival, then he will definitely accompany her, because Shen He would probably go crazy if no one was by her side.

Given her personality, if anyone displeases her during the festival, a murder might occur in the street in Liyue Harbor, potentially affecting the entire Lantern Festival.

Therefore, Suzumiya Yu had to stay with her; otherwise, if any trouble happened, he would be blamed.

Chapter 227 Shen He's Past

“By the way, I heard that during the Lantern Festival, the people of Liyue Harbor celebrate with their families. Speaking of which, could you come with me somewhere?” Shen He said to Liang Gongyou as if he had suddenly remembered something.

Indeed, the Lantern Festival itself carries the meaning of missing loved ones. During the festival, almost everyone goes home to reunite with their families. Even the reunion rate of the Lunar New Year cannot compare with that of the Lantern Festival.

But... what did Shen He mean by that? Could it be that she has family too? I wonder if Chong Yun and his parents count?

“Alright.” Ryou didn’t refuse Shin-he’s request. Anyway, he would be with her for a while, so what difference would a day or two make?

"Thank you very much." Shen He expressed his gratitude to Liang Gongyou, and at the same time showed a smile. This was the first time Liang Gongyou had seen her smile.

Her usual icy beauty image has been somewhat toned down; now she looks more like an ordinary woman, only with a more outstanding temperament than the average person.

......

They left Mount Ozang and headed south, but instead of taking the main road, they took mountain paths.

From Huaguang Forest to Hulao Mountain, from Hulao Mountain to Nantianmen, from Nantianmen to Tianqiu Valley, from Tianqiu Valley to Dunyu Mausoleum and Lingju Pass, passing through Tianheng Mountain, and finally continuing south for some distance, they finally arrived at their destination.

This trip took them almost two days and two nights, traversing almost the entire Liyue region. This left Liang Gongyou speechless. If he had known it would be like this, he would have taken Shen He and moved forward quickly from the beginning to avoid wasting so much time.

Now let's talk about the destination. It's a small village with several abandoned wooden houses, dilapidated and broken down. Only one wooden house remains intact.

Because romaine lettuce flowers are planted everywhere, the place doesn't look desolate. However, what puzzles Suzumiya Yu is that romaine lettuce flowers don't bloom in spring, so why are they still here in winter?

Or is this not an oilseed flower, but a plant he doesn't recognize?

Unable to find an answer to her question, Suzumiya Yu looked around again and found that there was indeed nothing else there.

"Do you know anyone here?" He looked at Shen He. Even as a Genshin Impact player since the game's launch, he had no recollection of this place, so he couldn't judge its significance to Shen He based on the terrain.

“This is my home… or at least it used to be,” Shen He said, her words surprising Liang Gongyou.

Unexpectedly, Shen He also has a home in Liyue. But upon closer reflection, she is a mortal, and her biological parents must also be mortals. They were just adopted by Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun by chance, which is why she is the way she is now.

Liang Gongyou had never asked what Shen He's life was like before she was adopted by Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun. However, judging from the fact that this village was almost abandoned, her life before learning magic from the immortals did not seem to be very pleasant.

"It seems your experiences are far more brutal than I imagined." With things progressing to this point, Ryou Miyako has a general understanding of Shin-haku's past.

Her family home was abandoned, her parents were missing, and she was adopted by Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhen Jun when she was young. All these factors indicate that she had a very difficult childhood, or that a huge disaster occurred that led to the destruction of her family.

Shen He did not reply immediately, but chose to remain silent for a moment: "Would you like to hear my story? If it's you, I'm willing to tell you."

"Uh..." Ryou was stunned by Shin-haku's words, which were almost a confession. Shin-haku had never been willing to tell her stories from her childhood before, but now she was offering to tell them to her.

Suzumiya Yu is no fool. Keeping a secret in your heart and having no one to tell you is a very painful thing. Shin-haku probably wanted to vent his pain in this way.

"If you really want to tell me, I'd be happy to listen." So, Ryou quickly agreed. What man wouldn't refuse such a beautiful woman throwing herself into his arms?

However, given Shen He's lack of common sense, Ryou Miyako still hasn't figured out what method she should use to take things to the next level with her.

Or rather, it would be extremely difficult for the two of them to reach that point, provided she could understand her own feelings, unless Shen He could integrate into human society. But neither of these two possibilities is something that can be easily achieved.

“When I was a child, my family was poor. I lived with my parents in a small house, and life was not bad, just a little frugal. We couldn’t afford anything too expensive.” Shen He began her speech.

"However, my family has been an exorcism family for generations since long ago. In order to protect Liyue from evil spirits, we are determined to eliminate all evil spirits. If nothing unexpected happens, I should also become an exorcist."

"But fate is cruel. One day when I was less than ten years old, my mother suddenly passed away. This was a huge blow to my father, who loved his wife dearly. He began to frantically use the exorcism magic he had learned to try to bring my mother back to life, but all his efforts were in vain."

"This is because he learned that there is a constitution in the world called the Lonely Star Calamity, and people with this constitution can cause harm to others around them, and may even cause their death."

"So my father regarded me as the murderer who killed my mother, abandoned me ruthlessly, and even set up a formation to try to revive my mother by sacrificing me."

"In my father's mind, the array he set up should be able to summon the soul of an immortal who could bring people back to life. But things didn't go as planned. Not only did he fail to summon the soul of an immortal, but he also summoned the remains of a demon god."

Upon hearing the words "Demon God Remains," Ryoujiro couldn't help but be stunned. This completely overturned his understanding of Demon God Remains. That thing could actually be summoned through an array.

However, what he should be more concerned about is what happened next. Could it be that Shen He's father finally realized that his beloved wife could not be resurrected, and then risked his life to protect Shen He, fighting against the remains of the demon god alone?

However, his speculation was quickly overturned.

"As a child, I had no way to deal with the remains of that demon god, but since it wanted to kill me, I relied on my survival instinct and a dagger that my mother gave me before she died to fight the remains of that demon god for three days and three nights."

"When we were all exhausted, my master arrived. She saved me and then destroyed the remains of the demon god. Since then, I have been practicing magic with the immortals."

“I would occasionally go down the mountain to go home for a visit, but this place has long since become a deserted place. I don’t know where my father went. I heard that he regretted his decision and eventually chose to commit suicide.”

Chapter 228 The Barrier Between Species

As she finished speaking, Shen He's expression darkened. It seemed she was deeply troubled by the past, especially the deaths of her parents. Perhaps her father's words, about her causing her mother's death, still affected her.

Ryou's mind was unusually active at this moment. Taking advantage of the situation at this time might be a good choice, but he did not do so because Shin-haku might not be able to understand what it meant at all.

However, if we're talking about who's more miserable, probably few can compare to him. He was originally a chuunibyou (delusional) youth from the new century who inexplicably transmigrated to this game world. He originally thought he would make a name for himself, but ended up becoming a villain.

Time travel is indeed a good thing, but the actual time travel is completely different from what Suzumiya Yui imagined.

He recalled when he first came into this world, when he had just become a ghost and helped many people. But later he gradually discovered that those people simply could not accept him, a non-human being.

After repeated setbacks, Yuu Suzumiya gave up the idea of ​​being a good person, because he knew very well that humans could not tolerate the existence of beings more powerful than themselves, because in their eyes, that was a huge threat.

Just like in real life, if scientists discover the existence of other intelligent life, what should they do? Establish diplomatic relations with them? Or launch a direct invasion to gain a habitat outside their own planet?

No one knows the answer, because this situation has not happened, not now, not in the past, and as for the future... no one knows how far away this so-called future is. It could be hundreds of years, decades, years, or even tomorrow.

Having lived in this world for so long, Yui Suzumiya has come to understand one thing: if people are unwilling to accept you, then you should become the most respected person in their hearts.

That's exactly what Suzumiya Yu did: she created a ruthless killer, then transformed herself into a great hero who was his nemesis, and then controlled everyone who knew these secrets.