In Genshin Impact, I'm really not Muzan.

"Wow, A-Qing, could this be the same Suzumiya Yu who defeated the Demon God's wife?" Ke Qing seemed a little nervous, but her friends were different.

The moment they saw Suzumiya Yu, they immediately became interested, their eyes widening as they stared at him with curiosity, as if he were a mysterious creature they had never seen before.

“However, this is Suzumiya Yu, a traveler from Inazuma, and the great hero who helped Liyue Harbor defeat the Demon God's wife.” Keqing nodded and then revealed Suzumiya Yu’s identity.

This kind of thing isn't really a secret in Liyue, but most people don't know what Suzumiya Yu looks like, so they still feel very excited when they meet her for the first time.

That's someone who fought against demons! Not only is he incredibly powerful, but he's also incredibly charming. If a young girl just beginning to experience love, she'd probably be captivated at first glance.

Chapter 231 Shocking Ah Qing for a Hundred Years

However, Ke Qing and her friends were different. As young ladies from noble families and well past the age of teenage girls, they remained relatively composed, though they were still somewhat excited because the other party's identity was simply too difficult to face calmly.

"I didn't expect him to be so young. He looks like he's only ten years old." One person stared wide-eyed, her expression as if she wanted to devour Ryoko Yu. If her expression hadn't been so serious, she probably would have reached out and touched Ryoko Yu's face.

Suzumiya Yuu wasn't very good at dealing with these guys. Most of the time, he was a man who rarely smiled, unless it was someone like Yomiya who was born with a naturally enthusiastic personality. Otherwise, it was very difficult to get him to laugh.

"Don't bother him, can't you see? He... he's on a date with his lover." Keqing couldn't stand seeing her friends staring at Suzumiya Yui.

After saying that, she ignored the surprised looks of the others and went straight to the front desk of Mingxingzhai, saying to the shop owner Xingxi, "I'm here to pick up the necklace I reserved a while ago."

That's right, the necklace that Shen He wanted to buy but Xing Xi refused was reserved by Ke Qing. Ke Qing's appearance here was not accidental; she just wanted to take advantage of this outing to pick up the necklace.

As one of the Seven Stars of Liyue, Keqing was naturally not to be neglected by Xingxi. So she immediately took out the necklace she had prepared in advance and said respectfully, "Thank you very much for patronizing our shop, Lady Keqing. If there are any new products in the future, I will send someone to inform you immediately."

In fact, this wasn't the first time Keqing and Ningguang had bought jewelry at Starry Night's Shop, but Xingxi still said similar things. After all, the presence of the Liyue Seven Stars would cause jewelry sales to skyrocket.

Moreover, with the Lantern Festival approaching, many merchants are looking to make a fortune, and Star House, one of Liyue's century-old establishments, is naturally not going to miss such an opportunity.

With the Liyue Seven Stars looking after her business, how could she possibly not make money? She'd probably be so busy collecting money that her hands would get tired.

"No need to be so polite, just treat me like a regular customer." Ke Qing smiled as she took the necklace from Xing Xi's hand. As she did this, Shen He, who was standing to the side, kept watching her.

Ke Qing noticed this action and, feeling somewhat uncomfortable, turned to ask after taking the necklace, "Is there something you need?"

Shen He paused for a moment upon hearing this, then shook his head: "No, it's nothing."

Seeing this, Ryou Miyako secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She knew what Shen He was thinking. She was thinking about whether to find an opportunity to kill Ke Qing and take the necklace from her.

You know what, given Shen He's personality, he really would do something like that. After all, he's a Gu Chen Jie Sha (孤辰劫煞), and people with this special constitution think differently from ordinary people. Liang Gongyou has seen it with her own eyes.

After Shen He finished speaking, he turned his head back and continued to choose gifts, but Ke Qing couldn't help but ask, "Excuse me, are you Liang Gong's lover?"

Keqing was actually quite surprised that Suzumiya Yuu had a lover, because in her understanding, Suzumiya Yuu rarely interacted with people, because his identity was too special, and he himself was not very good at communicating.

How could someone like this find a lover, someone he'd never met before, and who also seems to be socially awkward? Are you kidding me? There must be something fishy going on.

Thinking of this, Ke Qing felt a strange sense of relief. Just now, when she saw that Liang Gongyou and Shen He were wearing matching bracelets, she felt an unprecedented sense of loss.

The feeling was very strange; even though I hadn't done anything, I felt like I had lost something.

"Lover? What does that mean?" Shen He's answer was very surprising. She could understand what a husband and wife were, but she didn't know what a lover was. The two were obviously similar in meaning. Maybe no one had explained it to her.

"You don't even know what 'lover' means?" Ke Qing was taken aback, a look of surprise on her face. "Then what's with the bracelets on your wrists?"

Ke Qing couldn't help but point to the bracelet on Shen He's hand.

Shen He glanced at it and then said, "I bought this. I bought two and gave one to Liang Gong. What's wrong? Is there anything strange about it?"

Shen He tilted his head. Not only Ke Qing, but also Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhen Jun and Gan Yu had the same expression when they saw the bracelet she was wearing. Even Chong Yun's parents had the same expression.

She couldn't understand. "They're just a pair of ordinary bracelets. Why are you all reacting like this? It's so strange."

"You...don't you know what this bracelet means?"

"Meaning? Could it be... that this bracelet actually has some special meaning?"

Shen He finally realized that the problem lay in the bracelets themselves, because they represented meanings he was unaware of, which was why everyone reacted that way when they saw them.

"Could you explain it to me? I don't quite understand what it means." Shen He humbly asked Ke Qing for help, but in her opinion, his actions were very strange.

Are you kidding me? Living in human society, how could you not know what lovers mean? And you have absolutely no interest in things like couple bracelets? It's just so strange, isn't it?

Thinking about this, Ke Qing couldn't help but begin to doubt Shen He's identity.

"Excuse me, are you a local resident of Liyue?" Keqing asked. She needed to find out who Shen He was. Only when she was sure that he was not someone who would pose a threat to Liyue Harbor could she talk to him with peace of mind.

After all, there are many strange creatures on the continent of Teyvat that can transform, and Shenhe could be one of them.

“I… I guess I would say that,” Shen He replied. “However, I only lived near Liyue when I was a child, and afterwards I practiced magic with the Celestials until recently when I returned to Liyue Harbor.”

Hearing this answer, Ke Qing was somewhat surprised, because in her impression, immortals should be very aloof and unwilling to get along with mortals. But now, Shen He said that she had practiced magic with immortals.

That's strange, really strange.

However, upon closer reflection, Shen He's aura does indeed resemble that of an immortal. Ke Qing has seen immortals before, so she naturally knows what immortals look like.

"Is it because he grew up in the deep mountains that he doesn't understand human society?" Ke Qing stroked her chin. If that were the case, then she could understand why Shen He was so lacking in common sense.

Thinking of this, she turned and glanced at Suzumiya Yu.

Shen He doesn't know the meaning of this bracelet, and you don't either? To treat someone like this is utterly despicable; how is it any different from taking advantage of someone in distress?

Chapter 232 Unimplemented Characters

Ke Qing didn't expose Liang Gongyou to his face, perhaps because she felt he didn't know the meaning of the couple's bracelets, or perhaps because she didn't want to embarrass him.

She didn't answer Shen He's question, but simply said in a flat tone, "Mr. Yun recently built a stage at Tiger Rock, and plays are performed there every day. Would you two be interested in seeing it?"

Traditional opera is one of the traditional cultures of Liyue, which corresponds to reality. However, most modern young people don't like traditional opera, probably because it's boring. Anyway, Suzumiya Yu doesn't like watching it.

"No need for that," Ryoumi refused, but to his surprise, Shin-ho agreed.

“Traditional opera... I’ve heard my master talk about it. It’s one of the traditional cultures of Liyue. Even she has seen quite a few. I’ve always wanted to see it, and now I have this opportunity.”

Shen He wants to watch, but Liang Gongyou doesn't. What should they do? One of them will have to compromise, or they will have to part ways.

“Going to see traditional opera might be quite helpful for me to integrate into human society, don’t you think?” Shen He suddenly turned his gaze to Liang Gongyou, leaving the other party at a loss for words, because she was right.

Understanding traditional culture would indeed greatly help Shenhe integrate into human society, so Liang Gongyou couldn't possibly prevent her from going.

Since they had nothing better to do, Suzumiya Yuu changed her mind: "Let's go take a look together. I've never seen a Liyue opera before."

Indeed, before transmigrating, Ryou had seen some operas, but after transmigrating, he had never seen any of them again. Therefore, he did not know whether the operas of Liyue were any different from the operas he knew.

......

On her way to see the opera, Suzumiya Yu learned a little about the so-called Mr. Yun from Keqing.

Ms. Yun's original name was Yun Jin. Although she was addressed as "Mr.", she was actually a woman, and quite young, just a girl.

Yun Jin is not only the head of the opera troupe [Yunhan Society], but also a rising star in Liyue Harbor.

She has a sweet singing voice and a pretty appearance, and is known for her lively and emotional performances. Whether it is a delicate and dignified young lady or a righteous and heroic woman, she can portray the character perfectly.

What's even more remarkable is that this young opera actor also understands scriptwriting. Perhaps his most famous work is "The Goddess Splits the Temple".

I heard that some time ago, after Liang Gongyou defeated Ba Che at sea, Yun Jin built a stage in Qunyu Pavilion to perform opera. The opera she performed was "The Goddess Splits the Temple", which received rave reviews at the time. Almost everyone who saw it gave it a very good rating.

Speaking of Yun Jin, Suzumiya Yu actually has some impression of this name. In the game, many Liyue characters have mentioned her in their dialogue, and they have also mentioned that she was a theatrical actress.

However, when Suzumiya Yu transmigrated, Yun Jin had not yet changed her clothes, so she did not know much about her. In fact, there were only a few words about her, which was not even as good as the Bai Shu Master of Bubu Lu.

Bai Zhu at least appeared in the storyline, but what about Yun Jin? She's truly someone you only know by name but never actually see.

Now, Suzumiya Yu has the opportunity to meet this genius girl she has never met before.

......

When Yun Jin performs opera, it's usually at the He Yu Tea House, which is a great place for Liyue residents to relax after work.

Its business is so prosperous for two reasons: first, the owner, Master Fan, manages it well, and the tea master he hired is an exceptional storyteller; second, the famous Liyue theater troupe, Yunhan Society, is affiliated with it.

Yunhan Society is the opera troupe where Yun Jin works. It can be said that the reason why Heyu Tea House is so successful is largely due to Yun Jin, because once she goes on stage to perform, the area around the stage will be packed with people.

Otherwise, why would anyone call her a celebrity in Liyue?

Sure enough, when Ke Qing and her group arrived at Heyu Teahouse, there was practically no place left to stand.

However, having already planned to watch the show, they naturally had this in mind, so they had already sent people to help them secure seats beforehand.

"Lady Keqing, and ladies, we have already secured spots for you. Please proceed now." A young man stepped out from the crowd and led Suzumiya Yu and the others to a location with an excellent vantage point.

After they arrived, the original group left, apparently because they were just there to reserve seats. They guessed that there might be more people than originally planned, which is why Suzumiya Yu and Shin-haku were able to squeeze in.

"It seems we've arrived a bit early; Mr. Yun hasn't appeared yet," Ke Qing said, looking at the empty stage.

Thinking about it this way makes it even more absurd. The main character hasn't even appeared yet, but the surrounding audience seats are already full. How to put it... it's like a modern celebrity holding a concert and not being able to get a ticket.

Well, anyway, as long as I can get a seat, it's better than just standing far away and listening.

Suddenly, the surrounding lights went out, and when visibility returned, a figure unfamiliar to Ryou Miyako appeared on the stage.

Because the demon possesses night vision, he is the only one on the field who can see how the opponent appeared.

That was Yun Jin, a girl with black hair and red eyes, dressed in a theatrical costume, and with a dignified demeanor. At first glance, she seemed very unapproachable.

However, she doesn't give off a particularly aloof vibe, so her current demeanor is probably just to fit the occasion. After all, traditional opera is a rather serious art form, and opera actors must be serious. If someone bursts into laughter, it would be incredibly embarrassing.

As the familiar yet unfamiliar music began, Yun Jin on stage quickly started singing her first piece. Since she was the only performer, the piece consisted mostly of poetry and song, with occasional self-directed and self-acted actions interspersed throughout.

After the first piece, there were ensemble pieces. Yun Jin would occasionally go on stage as the lead actress, but most of the time she would rest backstage. After all, singing two or more plays in a row was enough to exhaust a person.

Not only that, Suzumiya Yu could also clearly feel that when Yun Jin stepped down from the stage, the enthusiasm of the surrounding crowd immediately decreased. It seemed that they had come to see the person, not the play.

This does align with modern people's habits; they judge by the person, not the object. Ryou Miyako is like that. If Shin-ho hadn't suggested coming, he probably would have gone back long ago.

Speaking of which... when Gan Yu left Mount Aozang, didn't he say he would go back and wait for me? Now he hasn't gone back for three days. Could it be that Gan Yu has been waiting at Ke Qing's house for three days?

In that case, he'd better hurry back, but at least he should finish watching the show before going back.

Chapter 233 First Encounter

The opera performance continued as usual. Suzumiya Yu couldn't help but yawn. Demons don't need rest, so this action was just to show that he was bored.

"Hmm?" Just then, Ryoko Yuu suddenly noticed something unusual. He sensed a unique aura in the crowd. Because the surrounding noise was too loud and there were too many people, he hadn't noticed it before.

Following the direction of that aura, Ryouji saw a figure that felt incredibly familiar in front of a wooden table.

He was a young man with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a long-sleeved shirt and had a striking presence. At that moment, he was holding a teacup and slowly taking a sip of the tea.

That was Zhongli, a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth. His true identity was the deceased Rock God Morax. When Suzumiya Yu saw him appear, her originally calm expression changed drastically.