I'm in the Teyvat running group

"Ah...! There's another stranger here!"

“I…I am the Emperor’s agent, Yunxiu of Liyue.” Yunxiu said gently, “Don’t worry, Miss Funina, I have no ill intentions.”

“Yunxiu…wait, you’re Yunxiu?” Funina peeked out from her open hand, looked Yunxiu closely, and said seriously, “Didn’t you say you were nine feet tall, that you could travel a thousand miles to capture a lady alive, and then tie her up and make her a star…”

"Where did you hear this news from?" Yunxiu was full of questions.

"Inazuma's new manga..."

I'm so tired... I feel like I'll never love again.

Yunxiu sighed. This was the downside of fame. Ever since her copyright was sold under Yueji's direction, all sorts of bizarre characters had been created. Out of curiosity, Yunxiu had glanced at some of them, but after discovering fanfiction featuring Xiao, she decisively gave up on reading any related information...

After giving Fu Ningna a thorough explanation that these things were actually nonexistent, Yunxiu finally had the energy to observe the other people in the private room.

At the table of attendants, True Lord Slicing Moon and Building Sun sat in the main seat, with a Mondstadt boy projection with dragon horns on his head and Narcida on his left and right, respectively. He himself sat next to Narcida.

Opposite him was Ginich, who had been silently eating. Next to Ginich was Fox Palace, sitting opposite Funina.

Tsukihime and her servant sat side by side opposite Tsukihime and Chikō-no-Mikoto.

It seems that, apart from Nasita and me, everyone else is ranked according to their strength...

Yunxiu pondered for a moment. The servant who did not use the Crimson Moon bloodline did sit at the same table as the Moon Princess who did not come to Liyue. After the servant used the Crimson Moon bloodline, he could briefly reach the level of a sub-legendary.

The True Lord of Moon-Cut Sun has the deepest cultivation and is the closest to being a "god". The strength of Tevalin, Fox Palace, and Fukaros should be about the same. Nasida is slightly weaker, but this is mainly because her strength lies in the spiritual aspect.

As for Kinich, before Yunxiu arrived, he was only stronger than a servant, but as a pure-blooded human who could sit here, with just a little polishing, he would become another powerful legend at the Kaiyang Star level.

Kinich's ability to kill a legendary monster also demonstrates his formidable combat skills.

He glanced at the main table. The Emperor was naturally seated in the main seat, while Lei Yingdian was at the end, sitting with his sister. The Great Tree King and Wendy sat on either side of the Emperor, while the Water God and Ice God sat facing each other.

Sitting next to Venti, drinking with him, was none other than Mavka, the incredibly powerful fire goddess. She was holding a bowl of Liyue's specialty, Bamboo Leaf Green, and clinking glasses with Venti. She didn't care at all that some wine was spilled, and instead raised her glass to the other gods as well.

The deities did not discuss anything solemn or serious; instead, they ate, drank, chatted, and laughed.

This puzzled Yunxiu, but he quickly realized that these were probably the only people on Teyvat who could talk to each other without any airs...

"You...really...didn't capture the lady..." Funina quietly poked Yunxiu with a finger and whispered, "Your story is quite popular in Fontainebleau lately..."

“Miss Funina, do you think I’m the kind of person who would do such a thing?” Yunxiu smiled gently as she looked at Funina, who was looking down. “Besides, you’re not my type.”

"That……"

"If I had to choose, I would prefer your type, Miss Funina."

"Stop! Stop talking!"

Ughh ...

Fufu lowered her head again instantly, and when she raised it again, her eyes were clear and bright. She stared at Yunxiu for a long time without saying a word, and then finally laughed to herself: "Hahaha... I'll do the same to her next time!"

So, 2P went home, and now 1P has been brought out...

While complaining, Yunxiu chatted with the other members of the family and learned a lot of information he didn't know before, such as the secrets of the Seven Gods, interesting events in various countries, the masterminds behind many heinous incidents, and the love and hatred between the members of the family...

This made him marvel at how wonderful the world is, such as how Nata became a familiar of the Vulcan by fighting, and Kinich happened to be the best fighter of this generation.

For example, the current Grand Inquisitor of Fontaine is indeed still Navelette, but it seems that "Alan" did not completely leave Fontaine five hundred years ago; the Narcissus Cross and the Fontaine Academy of Sciences merged together.

Furthermore, the eight factions of the Church are now subtly divided into three factions that are fighting against each other, and the great sage of this generation is a scholar named Jules.

The banquet lasted until nightfall, and several deities left one after another, leaving only the Water God and Zhongli behind.

After Yunxiu signed the bill, she saw Zhongli and Ergolia walking over with Fukaros, but she seemed to have reverted to her "Frinna" state...

"Your Majesty, how was the tea party today?"

“Very good… You’ve gone to so much trouble.” After saying this, Zhongli nodded to Ergolia and then said, “There is one more thing I need you to do. Miss Funina will be traveling in Liyue for a few days, so I’ll trouble you to take care of her.”

"what?"

"what!"

Chapter 118: A New Chapter in the Human World (Third Update on Wednesday!)

It was another ordinary morning in Liyue Harbor, but the appearance of one person made it seem less ordinary.

"Your Majesty! Come to my house for tea today!"

"Your Majesty, we have a new play performed here today!"

"Your Majesty, how was the sesame seed cake I had at my house last time?"

"Your Majesty, how about trying our new dish with this young lady?"

"Okay...okay, you too...next time, I have other things to do this time." While greeting the enthusiastic people of Liyue, Zhongli strolled leisurely through the streets and alleys of Liyue with Ergolia, quite enjoying his current life.

The people of Liyue are also "enjoying it". What is the hottest activity in Liyue Harbor right now?

The answer is "Catching a son-in-law after the imperial examination results are announced...catching the emperor."

Where the Emperor dine each day becomes the most interesting source of anecdotes and stories, and if the Emperor occasionally forgets to bring his wallet, his handwritten bill even becomes a kind of "financial product".

Although the Emperor usually remembers to pay back the money, and if he forgets, the Yunxiu Merchant Guild will handle it afterward, the Emperor's bills have become a hot topic among the people of Liyue Harbor recently. The pricing is simple: it is usually three to five times the amount of the bill signed by the Emperor.

Although she wasn't short of money, Yunxiu couldn't help but smile wryly every time she saw the amounts. She controlled her monthly expenses very well, but when it came to antiques and various artifacts, it was a different story...

"Anything else? Please just send it to the Merchant Guild to settle the bill." After casually signing her name on a newly handwritten receipt from the merchant, Yunxiu looked at Funina beside her and said, "Miss Funina, would you like to try this place's signature Liyue desserts?"

"Yes, it's delicious!" Tsukihime urged Funina to try it, making Funina feel embarrassed again.

"Let's give it a try... let's give it a try!" Surrounded by Yueji, Funina and Shenhe entered the shop one after the other and enthusiastically ordered various snacks.

"Lord Yunxiu, look at what you're saying. Even if you and the Emperor ate here without paying, it's not a big deal!" The owner of the restaurant, Sanwanguogugang, said with a smile, "We know very well what the Emperor and you have brought to Liyue."

“That being said, rules cannot be disregarded.” Yunxiu said with a smile, “For us, ‘rules’ are more important than money.”

The boss smiled slightly but didn't refuse any further: "Alright! You're right. Please sit down first, and I'll prepare some food for these ladies."

Fufu is indeed a very easy person to coax!

Yunxiu silently gave it a thumbs up in her heart.

Although 2P's Fukaros is a little bit cunning, 1P's Frynn is just like the original character—pure, brave, and compassionate. After spending a few days with her in Liyue and discovering that Yunxiu has a huge demiplane and endless spirit fields, Frynn launched the "Small Animal Rescue Plan."

In just three days, more than two hundred cats and more than one hundred dogs were taken in Yunxiu's demiplane, and there were even a few Nata alpacas that had been abandoned there for some unknown reason...

The enormous sum left Yunxiu both amused and exasperated, but it wasn't a big deal for him. He simply used the [Candlelight] Seat skill to transform several spirit-filled cats and dogs in one go. Now, these transformed animals, as leaders, had already taken control of Funina's cat and dog army...

Aside from that, Funina is a very easy-going and adorable child. She's happy when you play with her, gets excited when you eat small cakes, and will share all sorts of things with you.

The girls became very close, and even Shen He bought several pieces of jewelry at Shen He's urging, some of which he kept as personal possessions.

As for why Yunxiu knew, it was because she saw it on a full moon night...

He truly enjoyed the comfortable time after the great battle, and going to Wanmintang to pick up Xiangling and take her home in the evening made it a truly perfect day.

Watching the girls chattering away, Yunxiu couldn't help but smile contentedly. This was the kind of life she had always wanted!

As for Yuanxia Palace—we still need to go, but we can rest for a few days before going.

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On the other side, the Heyu Teahouse was bustling with activity, and tea master Liu Su was vividly telling a new story, "The Tale of Master Yunxiu Subduing Demons".

Zhongli and Ergolia stepped into the teahouse, and the entire room cheered in unison.

"The Emperor has arrived too!"

"The tea master really has an impressive presence!"

"Of course, today is the final two episodes."

"Your Majesty, isn't it my turn to invite you for tea today?"

"Everyone, don't worry about it, we can just listen to the story together." Zhongli smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, then sat down with Ergolia in a corner of the teahouse.

Soon, a waiter quietly brought over four plates of fruit and snacks and two cups of tea. Zhongli took out the wallet that Hu Tao had given him and pulled out some Mora from it.

Just as he was about to pay, a small hand gently reached out and placed a small handful of Mora on the tray: "Your Majesty, may I pay today? I am also your grand-disciple!"

“It’s Zhiqiong, then I’ll accept your invitation.” Zhongli looked at the current president of the Liyue Surveyors Association with a smile in his eyes: “Sit down, let’s listen to the last two episodes together, which are related to your master.”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhiqiong carefully sat down beside her, looking at Ergolia with curiosity and asking, "And who is this?"

“Just an old friend,” Egolia said, “It’s rare to have some free time today, so let me treat you. I’ll pay for the tea later.”

"Ah...no need, no need." Zhiqiong rubbed her hands together sheepishly, "Wow, it's starting!"

Looking at the Emperor below the stage, Liu Su, the tea master on the stage, couldn't help but get excited. He slammed his gavel and said, "Everyone, today we will continue to tell the story of 'The Demon-Subduing Chronicles of Master Yunxiu'! I was among the first to get the authorization to start writing, and I've only just finished the last two chapters!"

"it is good!"

"On that day, beneath the towering cliffs and abyss, a demonic aura blotted out the sun, and a monstrous dragon roared! The Dragon King Ruotu, corrupted by the abyss, was delirious and on the verge of breaking free and wreaking havoc on the world! Just at this critical moment—"

"Lord Yan, the Emperor, with his keen insight, has already foreseen the future! From a thousand miles away, he sent a divine thought to the mind of True Person Yunxiu, saying: 'A ailment of the heart requires a cure for the heart; you should do this and this...'"

"Hey! Master Yunxiu has received this divine revelation; it's truly a stroke of genius!"

“I took him to the front lines, and he naturally understood Ruoda’s past.”

Holding the talisman of no taboos, chanting the Emperor's Demon-Subduing Incantation, his words flowed like lotus blossoms, and golden lotuses sprang from the earth, leaving the demon dragon ashamed and its evil spirits scattered!

"He, along with Inazuma's friend and a traveler, purified the Dragon King, helping him return to normal," Zhongli said with a smile. "If it weren't for that formation, the purification wouldn't have gone so smoothly."

The audience listened with rapt attention, and the tea master, seeing the crowd's expressions, became even more animated and continued to praise the tea.

"Furthermore, the vortex demon god Oser was causing trouble, but the Emperor had already prepared a backup plan, bestowing upon him the blueprints for the 'Return to the End.' True Person Yunxiu worked through the night to complete it, finally forging a powerful weapon that would decide the fate of the world!"

"He had already gathered immortals and craftsmen to develop it. Besides, I don't have the blueprints for the Return to the End."

"The vortex demon god Oser stirred up a thousand waves, rushing straight towards Liyue Harbor. Upon seeing my Thousand Rock soldiers, they used 'Sealing Spirit Cavern,' chanting incantations, and with one heart and one mind, formed a battle formation, drawing forth golden light!"

"Countless golden rays rose from the array, converging on the otherworldly traveler Ying. With a great shout, Ying transformed into a thousand-foot giant, like a reborn god!"

“He sought out Fushe and was granted immortal arts, bringing Ying’s power to its fullest potential.” Zhongli looked at Zhiqiong’s dumbfounded eyes before adding, “Of course, only Ying could achieve such a massive size.”

"Your Majesty, is all of this related to my master?"

Seeing the Emperor nod, Zhiqiong continued listening incredulously, only to find that the tea master was getting more and more enthusiastic as he spoke, and it was truly wonderful!

"At the same time, on those jade pavilions, Master Yunxiu's improved 'Return to the End Machine' had been fully charged. With a flash of runes, dozens of beams of destructive light shot straight at Orsay, and the Ying Girl raised her thousand-foot-long divine sword, gathering the combined power of everyone's attack!"

"The heavens and earth changed color, the universe reversed; with a single strike, that arrogant demon god was blasted back into the depths of his seal!"