But he couldn't taste anything else besides that.

He simply gulped it down in one go and placed the teacup on the table.

"Isn't it all done? I've cleansed the outer abyss into bright light, and I've collected all that primordial light and put it into my own body."

Zhongli raised his eyes, glanced at Sivir twice, and then nodded to himself.

"Very good."

He seemed to have no other words to say besides those two.

Sivir chuckled, and Zhongli looked toward Wanmintang, where a petite figure carrying a large plate of food walked out the door.

It's Xiangling.

She carried the tray, which was bigger than herself, high in the air, and ran quickly and steadily toward their location.

Although she is young, she is already able to help Master Mao.

Xiangling held a tray with dishes for children, such as shrimp balls.

Just as she was about to place the dishes on the table, the plates suddenly flew up and landed steadily on the table.

Xiangling was taken aback, but immediately thanked her.

What are your plans for the future?

Sivir pondered for a moment.

"The problem of the Abyss has been solved, and the greatest danger to Teyvat has been nipped in the bud. What remains are mostly minor skirmishes."

"So... let's go to Sumeru one last time."

"When I went to clean up the abyss before, I mentioned to the Great Tree King that I wanted to step down from the position of Great Sage, but unfortunately he did not agree."

Zhongli picked up her chopsticks and smiled gently.

"I understand. If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't agree either."

Sivir shrugged, looking indifferent.

"This time when we go to Mount Sumeru, I'll bring it up again: if the Great Compassion Tree King still disagrees..."

"Then I'll set a timeframe of one hundred years."

"Finally, I will serve as a great sage for a hundred years, and remain in that position for a hundred years."

"How are the young people supposed to survive if these old guys keep occupying their positions and refuse to step down?"

"Can there still be a crown prince in this world for a hundred years?"

Furthermore, although Sivir holds the position of Great Sage, he has never done any real work, so it would be better for him to relinquish the position.

Sivir muttered something, and Zhong Li's heart stirred; he glanced at Sivir suspiciously.

But he couldn't see anything wrong with Sivir.

The old man just keeps occupying that position and won't step down...

Zhong Li felt a little strange. Why was this guy pointing at him here?

But it doesn't seem like it.

But it seems so... Now that the problems with the Abyss have been resolved, stepping down... seems like an option?

"and then?"

Zhongli pressed for an answer.

Sivir raised her hand and pointed north.

"Go to winter and retire."

"Everyone there is an immortal species."

"Theoretically speaking, the current winter solstice should be the most suitable place for me to stay."

Of course, going to Beng Tie is also fine; if you just stay at Ruan Mei's house, she certainly won't mind.

But if Black Tower and Screw find out that he's slacking off and not doing his job, and that he has plenty of time...

It seems that in the future there won't be any time to rest at all.

They should be able to forcefully pull Sivir out of her slump and then drag her into the story together.

Thinking about this possibility, Sivir shuddered.

He doesn't want to open the book!

After being busy for so long, what's wrong with taking a break?

It's estimated that what Bo Shizun likes most is someone like him now, someone who clearly has the ability but is too lazy to do it, and you can tell at a glance that this guy definitely won't do anything bad.

Sivir looked up at Zhongli again and casually added a sentence.

"If you have time, you can also bring the immortals with you to come find me. I think Sandone and the others would like to have two more friends."

Zhong Li smiled, looked at Sivir, and inexplicably relaxed.

"You've finally settled down."

They're not as restless as before.

In the beginning, Zhongli was afraid that Teyvat would be blown up by Sivir.

Fortunately.

Teyvat survived and remained resilient.

congratulations.

Suddenly, Sivir threw down her chopsticks and slumped into her chair.

"I'm lazy by nature, too lazy to move at all, and now I even need to be fed!"

As he spoke, ignoring the strange looks from those around him, he opened his mouth.

Zhongli and Ke Lai were taken aback for a moment. A smile flashed in Ke Lai's eyes. She moved a stool and sat down next to Sivir, then started feeding her with food.

Sivir did not refuse.

Upon seeing this, Zhongli stood there stunned for a long time.

what is this?

Sivir looked delighted, her eyes filled with admiration for Cole!

It's clear that little Ke Lai is quite capable!

The dinner table fell silent for a moment. Zhongli sipped his tea and fell into deep thought.

Should he step down and then enjoy his retirement?

That seems like a good idea.

Seeing Sivir's lazy and unambitious appearance, Zhongli's heart stirred slightly.

Suddenly, Zhongli chuckled and shook his head to himself.

What am I thinking?

How did you get so influenced by Sivir to start thinking about retirement?

Sivir noticed Zhongli's situation but didn't point it out.

Well, I just want to retire.

It's not a big deal.

After all, everyone wants to retire. Aren't those people in the sky just watching and not doing anything?

Both were preoccupied with their own thoughts, while Cole was feeding the feeder, Sylvie, with great interest. For a moment, neither of them noticed the passage of time.

Until the sun began to set in the west, and dusk gradually fell.

Xiangling lay prone at the entrance of Wanmintang, glancing occasionally toward where Sivir and Zhongli were.

Zhongli and Xiweier did not eat at Wanmintang, but under the big tree at the bridgehead.

They casually set up a table and sat under the tree, chatting leisurely.

Of course, what Xiangling found strange was not that Zhongli and Sivir had been sitting around all day, but that Zhongli had been slacking off all day, yet Hu Tao hadn't come to catch him.

Suddenly, Sivir stood up and looked in the direction of the Hall of Ten Thousand People.

Xiangling quickly shrank back and hid inside the Wanmin Hall.

Although Xiangling didn't know why she had to hide.

Sivir chuckled to herself.

"Alright, Zhongli, it's getting late. If there's anything else you'd like to talk about, come find me at Zhidong."

“I’ll take you to a tea party in Sandoni; she makes really delicious milk tea.”

Sylvie gave a thumbs-up, acknowledging Sandoni's skill.

Zhongli raised his eyes and looked at Sivir, a slight smile rising in his heart.

"Definitely, I will definitely pay you a visit next time."

Sivir picked up the full-fed Klei and vanished from Liyue Harbor.

Zhongli did not stand up immediately, but poured himself a cup of tea.

He took a small sip, his mind racing with thoughts.

I'm starting to look forward to the future a little, maybe the days to come...

It will be pretty good?

"Zhongli, the Guest Elder!!!"

"You're slacking off again!!"

A sharp, scolding voice came from afar, and Zhongli's brows furrowed instantly.

Ugh.

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