I'm not feeling right when I transform into Keqing

However, thinking about the character of the fleet leader, Keqing didn't think it was strange.

As for matters such as house repairs and land planning inspections, Ganyu also helped her deal with them.

And it was indeed handled in an orderly manner, and it was even quite consistent with Keqing's usual style.

Come to think of it, Ganyu does look a bit like her. She is very different now from the little girl thousands of years ago.

This also led to Keqing not being recognized at first glance.

Fortunately, over the past thousand years, Ganyu has followed Keqing's advice, worked hard to train, and turned into the beautiful girl she is today.

After learning about what happened in Liyue Harbor in the past seven days, Keqing did not rest.

She still had a lot of things to learn, and the most important thing was, of course, the news about the Abyss Dragon.

Before she lost consciousness, neither Zhong Li nor Wendy appeared.

Now that Liyue Harbor is peaceful and tranquil, they may have succeeded.

Even so, Keqing wanted to know what exactly happened.

So she came to the door of the Hall of Rebirth.

“My lord.” The girl from the funeral home bowed slightly to Keqing.

Keqing then asked, "Excuse me, is Wangsheng Hall's guest Zhong Li in the hall?"

"The master is not in the hall." The funeral director shook his head: "Only the hall master is still resting."

"But I saw the gentleman leaving with a boy in green clothes before."

"Where did they go?" Keqing asked immediately.

"Turn right and go up, it might be a teahouse or a bookstore." The girl from the funeral home was not sure either.

After thanking him, Keqing walked up the stairs and headed towards the teahouse on the second floor.

Sure enough, a golden figure was seen in a corner of the teahouse.

There was a sound of footsteps in his ears, Zhong Li turned his head and saw Keqing approaching.

She smiled: "Did you just wake up?"

"Yeah." Keqing nodded, then looked puzzled: "What about him?"

"He left, saying that the wind of freedom shouldn't be confined here, but I guess he was afraid that you would scold him."

"Why should I scold him?" Keqing was speechless. Why did everyone think she got angry so easily?

"Because Tevarin is not dead."

"what?!"

Keqing was stunned. Doesn't this mean that they failed?

How could two gods fail?

Even if one does not have much divine power, the other will pass on his power.

Looking at it this way...it does seem possible.

Keqing frowned, but soon realized that if the sky dragon contaminated by the abyss really escaped from Zhongli and Venti, it would have been causing trouble in Liyue and Mondstadt by now.

There was no way Zhong Li would have the leisure time to drink tea and admire the sea.

So something must have happened.

"Why didn't you kill it?" Keqing asked, then suddenly realized something. She looked at Zhong Li and said, "Are you planning to play it long?"

Keqing did not disappoint Zhong Li, or rather, Zhong Li had always appreciated her wisdom.

Zhong Li nodded and slowly said, "The corrupted Abyss Dragon has no wisdom, only the will to kill. The reason why it took advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rescue Osel and assimilate him must be that someone is behind it giving the order."

"So you want to find out the real threat through Tevarin?"

"Yes."

Keqing was silent for a moment, then asked, "Where is Tevarin now?"

Zhong Li looked into the distance, and that direction was exactly where one of the few remaining icy places in Mondstadt was.

"In the snowy mountain where the dragon is buried."

Chapter 120 120. The Emperor's Love

Zhong Li's fake death seemed to be a test for Keqing, or it was a way to use the Fatui to eliminate the potential threat from Lord Guoyun near Liyue Harbor.

In fact, the bigger reason is to bring out the threat of the abyss that has been hidden for thousands of years.

This plan kills two birds with one stone, or even more than "two birds". The implementation of the plan is earth-shattering, but after implementation, it is as calm as a mountain. Perhaps only a legendary figure like Emperor Rock King can be like this.

Looking at Zhong Li who was still in the mood to drink tea, Keqing looked at the snow-capped mountains in the distance. Although the plan was implemented very successfully, there were still some fish that slipped through the net, and the Abyss Dragon was the biggest one.

"I remember you issued an imperial decree a few years ago, prohibiting the people of Liyue from going there, right?"

Zhong Li nodded, picked up the blue and white teacup and sipped the fragrant tea. "Longji Snow Mountain is the only snow mountain left in the south of Verdant Mond. The inside still looks the same as it did hundreds of years ago."

Speaking of the snowy mountains, Keqing recalled what happened in Fengqidi before.

Keqing thought about it, then told her about her encounter with the Fatui executor in Mondstadt. She wanted to ask why that lady always looked for her like a stalker.

"You should also know about the Fatui, right?" Keqing asked.

"nature."

Keqing then told Zhong Li about her previous encounter with the lady.

After hearing Keqing say that she kicked someone off the Golden Winged Peng King, Zhong Li couldn't help laughing: "You are really ruthless."

"The Fatui executive officers are not good people." Keqing curled her lips, "They are all lackeys of the Winter Queen."

Zhong Li did not refute Keqing's comments. She smiled and said, "That queen is indeed a little different. If you have a chance, you can go to Zhidong to take a look."

"Why would I go to Winter Solstice?" Keqing shook her head, then asked, "So, Zhongli, do you know why the executive officer came to see me?"

"For the Heart of God." Zhong Li answered truthfully.

Heart of God.

Keqing had heard about it, and she had also heard Ningguang say that the Fatui executive was collecting this thing, and this was indeed the only thing the executive had found in Liyue.

But it is obvious that Keqing does not have the Heart of God, only the power given by the God of Wind.

At this moment, Zhong Li turned the back of her hand over, and then an exquisite golden chess piece-like object appeared in her hand.

"This is it."

“Is this the Heart of God?”

Keqing is a bit unexpected, she seems to be ordinary.

Zhong Li smiled: "Yeah, do you want it?"

Keqing shook her head. What did she need this thing for?

Seeing this, Zhong Li also put away the Heart of God, and then said: "Maybe, she thought you have the Heart of God of Wind, so she came to you."

"Then I don't have the Heart of God?" Keqing asked.

Zhong Li took a sip of tea and just smiled.

This smile made Keqing feel a little uneasy, and she didn't know what Zhong Li's smile meant.

But this is just a small matter. Anyway, the lady can't beat her, so Keqing is not very worried.

What worried her was the matter of the Abyss Dragon.

After thinking for a moment, Keqing said, "Is Tevarin okay in the snowy mountains? I mean Liyue and Mondstadt."

Zhong Li shook his head slightly. "Something bad happened there hundreds of years ago, and it still affects the Dragon Burial Peak. It's like the grudge left by the devil. Ordinary humans who trespass there may encounter unpredictable dangers." Zhong Li said, "And that place is under the jurisdiction of the wind god. We need to ask him what exactly happened."

"I'm just hearing about it."

"You mean, you're not going to that snowy mountain?" Keqing asked.

"Yes."

He nodded so readily, Keqing was a little speechless. As the God of Geo, how could she be as skilled as the God of Wind in this kind of "digging holes without filling them" behavior?

As if she could tell that Keqing was feeling a little depressed, Zhong Li smiled and said, "Or you could ask some kind-hearted adventurers or strangers to go, if you feel comfortable with that."

"But I think you should go back to Mondstadt, too? Go see that breeze."

Keqing was slightly stunned, then said, "Are you talking about Wendy?"

"Who else could it be?" Zhong Li was surprised.

After coughing, Keqing of course couldn't answer, so she had to turn her head away.

After a while, Keqing looked at the Emperor who was still sipping tea and admiring the scenery. After a moment of silence, she asked, "So... are you really going to continue in this capacity?"

"'Identity' is just a way of life." Zhong Li said softly, his tone natural and casual, "'Emperor' or 'Guest', it's just a transition from one way of life to another."

"Besides, isn't this what you were hoping to see?"

Keqing was speechless, this was indeed what she wanted to see.

But there was still one thing she didn't quite understand.

"Why did you think of leaving in this way?" Keqing asked, "Is it because of me?"

The question was asked very directly and not at all tactful, which was indeed Yuhengxing's style.

Zhong Li nodded, but then shook her head.

"Yes and no."

"Your appearance is indeed a big factor, but more importantly, it is because I have seen the growth of Liyue." Zhong Li looked out the window and saw the busy harbor: "Liyue used to need the protection of gods, because without gods, the people were as fragile as paper. But now in this hard-won peace, Liyue has slowly grown up, learned to communicate with others, and learned to accumulate wealth. The wisdom passed down by the people of Liyue to this day has far exceeded my expectations."

"So, I wonder if my existence has become a shackle."

"Just like the poem in Mondstadt, seabirds learned to fly because of their courage. If the people of Liyue lose the wisdom and courage of their ancestors in their comfort, then I will become the doting mother you are talking about."

Zhong Li used the delicate porcelain cup lid to lightly skim the tea: "Besides... I should also have a good rest."

Keqing frowned slightly. Why did she feel that the last sentence the Emperor said was the key point?

However, what the Emperor said before was very reasonable, and even surprisingly consistent with Keqing's thoughts.

Born in sorrow, die in happiness.

If Liyue had always lived in peace and happiness, even if it was glorious now, once a great change happened in the world, everything would be shattered like a bubble.

After learning about Zhong Li's thoughts, Keqing really didn't expect her to be so wise. But when she thought about it, Zhong Li had not led Liyue astray in the past thousands of years.

Every major decision she makes is far-sighted, and this time is no exception. Emperor Rock King has always been a wise ruler.

Moreover, although the "Emperor" is dead, the "Guest Official of the Rebirth Hall" is still there. Zhong Li, who has changed his identity, can still watch Liyue in the mortal world.

This may be the best outcome.

Unexpectedly, it would end this way. Keqing looked at the azure sky with some emotion, and then suddenly remembered Zhong Li's request to find a friend. She lowered her head and asked, "Could it be me, the old friend whose name you asked me to find?"

Zhong Li nodded slightly.

Keqing then thought of the things that happened in the seal, and thought of a corner of that chaotic world. She looked at the Emperor and asked, "Did the Emperor... love someone?"

After asking Keqing, I felt a little regretful. Why did I suddenly think of asking such a private question?

Keqing was a little embarrassed. Although Zhong Li was no longer the emperor, he was still her former leader. How could she ask such a question casually?

"Well, I just said it casually. It doesn't matter if you don't answer."

However, Zhong Li did not blame Keqing for her excessive curiosity, nor did she mind her rudeness.

Instead, he thought for a moment, as if he really wanted to seriously answer Keqing's question, which only a very brave person would ask.

"Yes, I have."

"Yes...?!" Keqing widened her eyes. This was too shocking for her.

Zhong Li then looked out the window. The wind blew her long hair. For the first time, a hint of tenderness appeared in her golden eyes, which always had a calm and majestic look.

"The people of Liyue are the ones I love deeply."