Genshin Impact: The traitor doesn't even let his senior sister go

"Junior brother, let's go." Shen He said softly.

Song Yinjian stepped forward and extended his hand again, wanting to hold hands like before.

But this time she refused.

She shook her head slightly, "It would be bad if Master saw it."

Song Yinjian didn't force it, and replied gently, "I will listen to you, Senior Sister, for the rest of my life."

It was just a simple sentence, but it seemed to carry magic, striking directly into Shen He's heart, instantly causing layers of ripples that were difficult to calm down.

Then, the two walked side by side, climbing up the winding mountain path.

The gentle mountain breeze carries the rich fragrance of grass and trees and the elegant scent of flowers, refreshing the heart.

After about half an hour of climbing, they finally reached the top platform.

Looking up, Liu Yun was standing quietly on the edge of the platform with her back to them, looking like she was blending in with the surrounding clouds and mist, like a fairy from the Ninth Heaven who was isolated from the world.

Song Yinjian and Shen He walked up behind her, bowed respectfully, and said in unison, "Master."

After hearing this, Liu Yun turned around and his eyes first fell on Shen He. He found that although his expression was cold, he was no longer as indifferent and ruthless as before. He then nodded with satisfaction.

Then, his gaze shifted to Song Yinjian, and he saw that this guy was staring at him with a bold and presumptuous look.

She felt her anger rising in her heart and shouted, "Traitor, what are you looking at!"

Song Yinjian looked calm, and said sincerely and earnestly, "Master, you are so beautiful and extraordinary, it is hard for me not to admire you.

If you think this is wrong, then I have made a huge mistake.

Master, please punish me severely!"

After Liu Yun heard this, the anger in his heart immediately dissipated, and was replaced by traces of indescribable joy.

She snorted delicately, "You slick-tongued fellow! If I hadn't been so confused back then, how could I have accepted a traitor like you!"

Song Yinjian smiled calmly and said, "Master, this is fate. You and I are destined to be together. As the saying goes, every action has its effect, and I am your retribution."

"Bastard thing!"

Chapter 52 The smell of tea in the tea

Liu Yun raised her jade arm lightly, and in an instant, a strong wind surged up from the ground, carrying Song Yin's sword and whistling up.

Song Yinjian felt as if his whole body was instantly captured by a tremendous force, and he was involuntarily rushing left and right, and tumbling up and down in the air.

After a long time, the raging wind gradually died down, and Song Yinjian fell to the ground in a mess.

At this moment, his face was as pale as paper and his head was dizzy, almost like the stupid donkey who was carsick at the foot of the mountain.

"Traitor, will you dare to act so presumptuously again in the future?" Liu Yun asked coldly.

Song Yinjian stood up from the ground with some difficulty, looked up at her, showing a row of neat white teeth, and said with a smile: "Of course I don't dare."

Liu Yun glared at him, knowing in his heart that everything he said was bullshit. This traitor had never given up his evil intentions.

He was about to continue lecturing her, but suddenly remembered Zhongli's request. So, he softened his tone and said, "Yinjian, let me ask you, what do you do in Liyue Harbor?"

Song Yinjian looked calm and responded without hesitation, "Master, I told you long ago that this is a gift-giving business."

When Liu Yun heard this, the anger he had just suppressed instantly surged up again, "Asshole, are you still trying to deceive your master? You're clearly working in funerals!"

Song Yinjian said confidently, "Master, how could I have deceived you? Isn't sending someone to the afterlife still sending someone to the afterlife?

Besides, the Emperor did it too."

Liu Yun wanted to refute, but he couldn't find a reason to refute, so he had to skip the topic for the time being.

She thought for a moment, then said slowly, "Teacher, I think you have great talent, and you shouldn't be focusing on funerals."

Upon hearing this, Song Yinjian's expression suddenly became serious, and he said in a resounding voice, "Master, the most important things in life are life and death. Life is destined and cannot be changed. Everyone has their own opportunities.

But death is a farewell to the world, the end of life's journey, and should be done with dignity."

Liu Yun was extremely surprised. He didn't expect that such philosophical words would come from the mouth of this traitor.

It seems that I underestimated him before.

She thought for a moment and then said, "Death is indeed important, but it has already been done by mortals. You should do something more meaningful."

"Something more meaningful?" Song Yinjian raised his eyebrows frivolously, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "Master, I am a dull disciple. I hope you can explain it clearly."

Liu Yun advised earnestly, "As a disciple of the Immortal Clan, you should shoulder greater responsibility and support Liyue. Funerals cannot save Liyue!"

Song Yinjian fell into deep thought. He keenly realized that his master had gone around in circles just to persuade him to become one of the Seven Stars of Liyue.

With the example of Senior Sister Ganyu being busy with paperwork all day long, she probably wouldn't want him to do anything like the Seven Stars again.

But now he persuaded her to become a Seven Star. So, there was only one answer, that is, Zhongli, the old man, had come to her for help before.

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth involuntarily rose, revealing a slightly cunning smile.

Then, he began his "tea art" performance, "Master, do you want me to jump into that fire pit?

Although I have some talents, how can I withstand the schemes of those scheming villains?

You've seen what happened to Senior Sister Gan Yu. She was originally an angel supervising the Seven Stars, but she was brainwashed into becoming their secretary, toiling day and night without a break.

His voice was filled with disappointment and sadness.

Liu Yun felt guilty when he heard this, "Master, that's not what I meant."

At this moment, Shen He, who was standing by, saw this and was about to explain, but Song Yinjian stopped him in time with a look.

She hesitated for a moment, but ultimately chose not to speak.

Song Yinjian continued his performance. He sighed sadly, "Since Master has spoken, then I will fulfill Master's wish."

Liu Yun felt even more guilty and even hated himself for being so mean to his apprentice.

She said softly, "Sword Yin Disciple, let's just let this matter go. As long as you can live a happy life, your master will be satisfied."

Song Yinjian was firm, "No, Master is everything to me. I just hope that Master will treat me better in the future."

Liu Yun solemnly promised: "Disciple, whether you go to become a Seven Star or not, I promise that I will treat you better in the future."

Song Yinjian was secretly delighted, thinking that his "green tea" performance was worth it.

Afterwards, Liu Yun walked ahead and led Song Yinjian and Shen He into the quiet cave.

Shen He waved her hand, and the mouth of the Qiankun bag opened slightly. A soft halo of light overflowed from it, and the various items purchased previously were scattered on the ground in an orderly manner like colorful butterflies.

Liu Yun pretended to be disgusted and said, "Why are you buying these things randomly? If I need anything, I can make it myself. It is much better than these ordinary things."

Although she said so, the joy that could not be hidden in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows quietly revealed her true emotions.

Song Yinjian took the opportunity to flatter: "Of course we know that you have great magical powers, but we can also buy some common things. I hope you don't mind."

Liu Yun raised his hand and waved his sleeves. "Never mind, since it's your thoughtful gesture, how can I despise it? But next time you come, please don't bring any gifts to save trouble."

Song Yinjian thought for a moment and tentatively suggested, "Master, why don't you come with us to live in Liyue Harbor? Although it's quiet here, the human world offers a different kind of scenery."

"No." Liu Yun refused without hesitation, "There is a difference between immortals and mortals. I will never go to such a noisy place."

After saying this, he felt that his words were a bit decisive, so he added: "It's not because of you that I won't go."

Chapter 53 Seven Star Candidates

Late in the night, when everyone is asleep, the Jade Pavilion is still brightly lit, like a never-sleeping palace, gleaming brightly above Liyue Harbor.

In the elegantly decorated office, Ningguang, dressed in gorgeous clothes, sat dignifiedly at the desk. Spread out in front of her was the reform plan that Keqing had just handed her.

As she read more, her attitude gradually changed from initial doubt to scrutiny, and finally to admiration.

This reform plan is by no means a radical reform that disregards reality, but rather a progressive reform that suits Liyue's actual situation.

If this plan could be truly implemented, she dared to assert that within ten years, Liyue would become the most prosperous and developed civilization in the entire world.

How could Song Yinjian have such amazing talent in governing the world!

Just as I was marveling at the thought, the office door quietly opened, and Ye Lan came in with light steps, like a lively touch of the night.

With a faint smile on her red lips, she teased, "I heard that at the Seven Stars Conference yesterday, our Lord Tianquan was almost embarrassed."

Ningguang raised her eyes and gave her a sullen glance. "If that guy wants to implement reforms, he naturally has to adopt a very tough stance. Otherwise, how can he carry them out?"

Ye Lan crossed her arms, tilted her head, and the smile in her eyes became even more intense: "You people are really cunning. By the way, why did you call me over so late? Is there something wrong?"

Ningguang said solemnly, her expression serious, "I want you to serve as one of the Seven Stars of Liyue."

Ye Lan immediately refused without hesitation, "I will never serve as one of the Seven Stars of Liyue. I prefer walking in the darkness."

Ningguang responded as if she had expected this, not even a hint of surprise. She let out a leisurely sigh, "Ye Lan, I've known you for many years, and I've never forced you to do anything, but this time you have to listen to me."

Ye Lan pondered for a moment and asked, "Why?"

Ningguang slowly replied, "Because you possess a wealth of intelligence that will help the reforms be implemented more effectively. Furthermore, I need your support."

After hearing this, Ye Lan felt very conflicted.

Whether in public or private, she should take up the position of Qixing out of both moral and logical considerations, but she really doesn't like this job of Qixing.

After a long while, she bit her lower lip tightly, her expression full of entanglement and helplessness, and finally squeezed out a sentence: "I'll go back and think about it first."

Ningguang nodded slightly in agreement.

Then Ye Lan said goodbye and left.

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After returning from Aozang Mountain, Song Yinjian took on another pretty good business deal.

The deceased was a bitter old woman.

Her passing made the whole family rejoice, and everyone was as excited as if it were New Year's Day.

Song Yinjian set up several mahjong tables in the old woman's mourning hall and asked her relatives to play mahjong. He told them that the louder the sound of the mahjong tiles, the more prosperous their future would be.

So, there was no crying in the mourning hall, only the sound of mahjong rolling and colliding.

He took Zhongli and Chongyun to change into robes and recite sutras for the afterlife in the mourning hall to help the dead souls to be reborn.

After the recitation, Zhongli couldn't help but ask Song Yinjian, "Boss Song, this is not in accordance with etiquette for holding a funeral."

As Song Yinjian packed his things, he smiled and replied, “Zhongli Keqing, funerals serve both the dead and the living.

The deceased was mean and harsh during his lifetime, and the living have no remembrance of him at all.

Why should we make things difficult for the living because of the dead?"

Zhongli subconsciously wanted to refute, but when he saw the smiling faces in the mourning hall, he was unable to speak.

At night, Song Yinjian invited Xin Yan to perform death rock.

This time, there were much more listeners than the previous time, and there were applause and cheers from time to time, which made Xin Yan feel a sense of accomplishment.

In this way, a night passed with the clattering sound of mahjong tiles and the wild melody of death rock.

In the morning, a group of the deceased's family members, with heavy dark circles under their eyes, gathered in the mourning hall under the orderly guidance of Song Yinjian and held a solemn farewell ceremony for the deceased.

Next comes cremation and burial.

As the warm afternoon sun shone down, Song Yinjian placed the urn containing the deceased's ashes into the tomb, and the funeral came to an end.

The whole process was relatively relaxed and pleasant. The only discordant moment was the division of property after the funeral, when the three sons of the deceased almost started fighting.

This is a standard feature of funerals for most ordinary families, and Song Yinjian is no longer surprised by it.

But what he didn't expect was that they finally asked him to be the notary and preside over the division of the property.

Song Yinjian pushed Zhongli out without thinking. He didn't bother to care about this kind of trivial matter.

For this funeral, the system only gave five points of cultivation.

At this time, Song Yinjian's cultivation level was at the late stage of Qi Refining (355/400). He estimated that if he could send a few more people away, he would be able to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Two days later, it was time for the Seven Stars' regular meeting.

At the beginning of the meeting, Ningguang spoke, "Everyone, I believe the most urgent task is to select the right Seven Stars. Otherwise, even if we want to reform, it will be difficult to implement it from top to bottom."

As soon as the words fell, Keqing and Tianshu turned their gazes to Song Yinjian, who was sitting opposite her, waiting for his statement.

This scene made Ningguang frown slightly.