Reading poems from Teyvat

There's really no way to continue this conversation.

Shen Zhigui thought that they were obviously complete sister-con and younger sister-con, and they just wanted to be tied together for the rest of their lives. The autistic otaku girl he saw in Lei's movie didn't look like someone who would easily accept other people's personalities. She would probably just follow her sister step by step from now on, hoping that such time could be preserved forever. So as her sister, isn't the most important thing she should do to work hard to improve her martial arts so that she can break through the barrier of life and death as soon as possible and continue to stay with her sister forever?

Why do you want to arrange a match for your sister?

At this time, Lei Dianying's words came from the other side -

The two sides actually had an encrypted conversation, and asked the same question: "Is this your girlfriend in Liyue?"

Shen Zhigui had no choice but to raise his eyebrows and change his words: "So what?"

After a moment of silence, Lei Dianying said, "No matter what, you can't let Ah Zhen down."

No, what’s going on between you two sisters?

Why are they all trying to match their sisters up?

Shen Zhigui immediately reached out and grasped the hilt of Mengxiang Yixin's sword, wanting to throw it directly into the cave so that these two people would stop bothering him.

Chapter 4: Epilogue ()

When Keqing saw Shen Zhigui reaching behind him, she noticed that he had changed his weapon again.

Although the straight sword and the katana look similar, there is an essential difference in the usage of these two weapons, and Shen Zhigui's way of carrying the katana on his back is also unique. Normal people basically hang the katana around their waists so that they can use sword-drawing techniques such as "iai", but he carried it on his back; most people carry the sword with the hilt facing up and extending it over their shoulders, with the tip of the sword facing down, but Shen Zhigui's way of carrying the sword is to let the hilt face down and the tip of the sword face up.

This is the so-called "Su Qin carrying a sword".

But normally speaking, the practical value of Su Qin's move of carrying a sword on his back can basically only be realized in the words of novelists. After all, when you really use this move, you have your back to the opponent and cannot see the enemy's movements. If you still use this move, how can you be sure that the opponent will not change the sword move midway and go straight for your head?

Shen Zhigui uses this method to carry his dream forward purely for cosplay.

Su Qin was able to travel to seven kingdoms, unite the states to resist Qin, and hold the seals of six kingdoms - of course Shen Zhigui did not have the ambition to hold the seals of six kingdoms, but he also wanted to travel to the seven kingdoms of Teyvat, so it is reasonable to use this image to show people, right?

Although no one could understand his intention.

"You...changed your weapon again?"

Keqing looked at the hilt and realized that the sword he used was not the long sword carved from jade that Zhongli gave him, so she asked.

“Just trying it out.”

He just responded like this.

Anyway, he couldn't understand the "Penglai Sword Song" for the time being.

Although it is reasonable to say that his vision of martial arts has almost reached the extreme at this stage, he still feels that the obscure part of the "Sword Song of Penglai" is better than the "Jade Fortress Floating Clouds Change the Past and the Present" of the "Sword Art of Mountains and Rivers and States". Could it be that this martial art will have to wait until his realm reaches a higher level before it can be seen? But his current martial arts cultivation is already close to those immortals. If he wants to reach a higher level, he can only complete his destiny or touch the fourth level of "Styx" of "the sky above and the underworld below". At that time, he will really be able to break through the barrier of life and death and be close to those immortal demons. By then, he will be close to a great master like Grandma Ping and can already create his own martial arts. Why bother to learn the "Sword Song of Penglai"?

Although he can't even understand it now.

"Forget it, let's talk about it when the time comes."

It is a new system after all.

I guess it will provide a new perspective then.

In fact, the more Shen Zhigui delved into "Yu Lei's Floating Clouds Changing the Past and Present", the more he could appreciate the difference between "Sword Art of Mountains and Rivers, States and People" and "Song of the Blue Sky and Yellow Springs". Although these two systems can be said to have the same goal in martial arts, after all, in essence they both need to use the means of true qi as the center, but "Sword Art of Mountains and Rivers, States and People" focuses on "heaven" between "heaven and man", while "Song of the Blue Sky and Yellow Springs" focuses on "man" between "heaven and man". In other words, "Sword Art of Mountains and Rivers, States and People" advocates "the Tao is sought from outside", while "Song of the Blue Sky and Yellow Springs" advocates "my nature is self-sufficient, without seeking from outside", so although these two martial arts can allow people to break through the barrier between life and death, the martial arts ideas inside are very different.

So Shen Zhigui was also curious about what kind of perspective and methods "Penglai Sword Song" could provide.

But since he couldn't understand it at the moment, he could only put it aside for the time being.

When Keqing heard him say that again, and thought about how he had only used a few days to improve his spear skills to that level, she didn't bother to care what weapon he wanted to use. She just felt it was a pity that his Huaying Sword and Liquan Spear, which were obviously peerless weapons, had to fall into the hands of such a person -

But it’s hard to say whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing for it to fall into his hands.

After all, although he was not good at swords or spears, he was indeed a top-notch warrior. Keqing herself admitted that if she had not relied on her speed to avoid fighting, she would have been defeated in a head-on confrontation with him, right? Not to mention that his current speed was probably catching up with her, not to mention his progress in martial arts.

So is this person really human?

Although he had previously expressed his view that he did not want to be bound by secular morals and laws.

However, only humans would have such thoughts, right?

On the contrary, people like Ganyu, who is a hybrid of a human and a Qilin, seemed to have been struggling with whether she should be a human or a Qilin, so she has been wavering between the identities of a human and a Qilin. However, she seems to have figured it out recently, so she is not so conflicted. As for the horns on her head, she no longer claims that they are just decorations as before, and occasionally she would visit the lawyer Yan Fei in her free time outside of work.

So even though Keqing felt that the young man's martial arts skills were improving at an incredible rate, she didn't have any more doubts about his identity.

Rather, whether she had any doubts or not, it was already too late at this point, right?

So she just let it go.

After Shen Zhigui returned to her mansion with her, her servants seemed to be accustomed to his arrival, as if they had long been accustomed to it and would continue to be accustomed to it, so they naturally helped him to welcome him and naturally called Shen He, who had been staying at Keqing's house before. Coincidentally, Ganyu seemed to have something important to confirm with Keqing, so she also came to the door, so she was also pulled together. Even Ningguang didn't know whether she really came to Keqing because she had something to do by chance or because she got the news from her own spies.

"I need to re-evaluate you as a person."

Facing the unique expressions and looks of the women at the welcoming banquet, Meng Xiang was silent for a long time, then Lei Dianzhen said.

"Why do you say that?"

"Because no matter how you look at it, you're really too much of a philanderer."

Logically speaking, Ganyu just happened to be there, and as for Ningguang, maybe she just came to show her presence so that he would remember that the reason he was able to go to Inazuma was because of her handiwork. Although he actually used the bet, it seems that a businessman like Ningguang would not be averse to using this method to deepen the friendship.

"So you don't deny that you also have an affair with Shen He?"

"At present, at most, we are only at the level of senior sister and junior brother."

Shen Zhigui just said that.

Of course, if you really want to say it, it can actually be regarded as a secret marriage, but Shen He obviously didn't understand which one was more serious, being a senior sister or a secret marriage. She didn't care much about these things. Even if Shen Zhigui allowed her to live in Liyue Harbor for a few months, she was probably still confused and just did things according to Keqing's arrangements. Apart from that, she just contacted Chongyun briefly.

However, when he turned around and saw the people he saw, he did feel that it was a bit too much.

If Uncle Tian saw this scene, he would probably suspect that he had ulterior motives.

Although he is not actually that pure and innocent.

But after returning to Liyue Harbor, he was actually a little happy to see these old friends, although he also knew that this scene was just a brief reunion, and they would soon be separated, and he would have to embark on a longer journey again, but no matter what, isn't it worth being happy to see old friends like this? Because he can't go back to that distant hometown after all, and the absolute freedom and poetic utopia he pursues are also far away, but in his utopia, such a scene should happen often.

So, does this mean that he is one step closer to the utopia he wants to build?

So he suddenly smiled from the bottom of his heart, and perhaps because this young man never showed such a smile on his face on weekdays, and always looked absent-minded, Keqing couldn't help but stare at him in a daze for a moment, and then felt a little guilty. She turned to look at other people, but found that Ganyu's face was a little guilty like hers, and she was also looking around, while Ningguang looked at him calmly, only Shen He was still staring blankly at that person's face.

So Keqing couldn't help but have some doubts, but when she saw the rare clean and bright smile on that man's face, she felt that these thoughts were really unnecessary. Not long after, he took out the flute again, so Keqing let herself immerse in the endless and pleasant flute sound.

Chapter 1: Ying’s personal opinion (Part 1)

Sima Qian mentioned in "Records of the Grand Historian" that during the Warring States Period, Lord Pingyuan of Zhao State had to take 20 retainers to the State of Chu to lobby the King of Chu to form an alliance against Qin because Qin State besieged Handan, the capital of Zhao State. However, after selecting 19 retainers, the remaining one had not been selected for a long time. So Mao Sui recommended himself to go, but Lord Pingyuan said: "The way a virtuous man behaves in the world is like an awl in a bag. The tip of the awl is immediately visible". Mao Sui had been under his tutelage for three years but had no outstanding performance, so Lord Pingyuan felt that he was not qualified for the task of persuading Chu to resist Qin. Mao Sui said that he was just going to put the awl into the bag, but Lord Pingyuan had never given him the chance before, so Lord Pingyuan brought him up.

The subsequent story is naturally that Mao Sui seized the opportunity and successfully persuaded the King of Chu to send troops to fight against Qin.

So people don’t know, and they can’t predict it. A person’s destiny, of course, depends on their own efforts, but it also has to take into account the course of history. Ying had no idea why, as a traveler from a foreign land, she became an honorary knight of the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt. But Captain Qin spoke to her and said that the Knights had already decided that she would be the honorary knight! Ying said at the time that she would ask for help from someone else. She was honest and not modest. How could she, a person from another world, join the Knights of Favonius? However, Captain Qin said that everyone had already decided, so Ying recited two poems, called:

"With little strength and a heavy responsibility, one will be exhausted for a long time, and will definitely be exhausted and weak" -

Ahem, no, it's:

"That year, Mond was in a tight spot under the diplomatic pressure of Winter. I saw Captain Jean sitting on a chair and crying. At that moment, I thought, if I could become a Knight of Favonius, I would definitely shoulder everything. Now the opportunity is right in front of me, and I must consider whether this will be the only chance in my life. It is our duty to restore the glory of the Knights of Favonius—"

Ahem, that’s not right. This should actually be Noelle’s line.

But in short, considering the situation Mond is facing now, even with Tevarin, the Guardian of the East Wind, standing up again, Mond's high-end combat power is still very scarce. At this time, a golden-haired fool who doesn't have much brains but is almost as capable as Tevarin in actual combat suddenly appears - no, it's a simple and kind-hearted foreign traveler. She is willing to do anything for that little bit of raw stone with Mora, and is willing to work hard without complaint. Naturally, Captain Qin is generous with his reputation and gives her the title of honorary knight, so that she can feel the warmth of home in Mond, and can help when Mond encounters trouble in the future. Anyway, it doesn't take much resources to help her post a missing person notice.

However, even with the help of the Knights of Favonius, the organization that governs the entire Mondstadt, Ying obviously cannot find her blood relatives as soon as possible. Although she has a clear goal and believes that the person who intercepted them was a god, she is also looking for an opportunity to get close to the Seven Rulers of Teyvat. After observing her, a Mondstadt drunkard thought she was a trustworthy person, so he chose an appropriate time and revealed his identity in a joking way. However, both the emergency food and herself were obviously half-believing and half-doubting, but Wendy did not force them to believe in her identity, and just said casually: "In short, your goal is to meet the Seven Rulers of Teyvat, right?"

Ying nodded.

"I also know a traveler who is planning to travel through the seven kingdoms of Teyvat. I don't know if he is interested in going with you, but he should be able to give you some inspiration. It is said that he also knows a few rulers, so he might be able to help you avoid some detours."

"Traveler?"

Ying's eyes lit up immediately, but Wendy quickly said, "He has a typical Liyue appearance, black hair and black eyes, and he is obviously not related to you by blood."

Ying's interest visibly decreased.

"He happens to be in Mond recently observing everywhere. Do you want to meet him?"

Of course Ying nodded.

Although she was actually a little hesitant.

After all, according to the level of science and technology in Teyvat, it would be a bit troublesome to contact a homeless traveler, right? So it would take a long time for her to meet the friend mentioned by Wendy, but as an immortal whose appearance has not changed much in the past five hundred years, she obviously can't wait. Not to mention, she also likes the free and loose atmosphere of Mondstadt very much. Many people she knows in Mondstadt are also working hard to help her, so she also wants to make a short stop and rest in this city where many people recognize her.

After all, every time she arrives at a new place, she has to adapt to it again.

Of course, with Ying's simple character, she can actually quickly get along with the locals anywhere she goes. After all, few people dislike people like her. Although others want to cheat her and take advantage of her, even if she is really cheated, she can make those who cheat her pay the price afterwards. From this perspective, the reason why she is always so helpful instead of becoming indifferent and alienated after learning from her mistakes is entirely because she can afford the price. Therefore, she does not need to change her way of dealing with people at all, not to mention, there is an emergency food who is not very smart next to her talking to her and acting as her happy pill. Even if she feels bad about being cheated and used, she can quickly cheer up by getting along with this emergency food and greet the next tomorrow with a brand new mood.

So it’s not wrong for Paimon to say that she is Ying’s best friend.

In fact, Ying had no intention of finding another travel companion for herself.

She had been taking missions at the Adventurer's Guild to earn Mora these past few days, and occasionally went with Amber and Eula to clear out the Hilichurl camp outside the city to prevent them from attacking travelers and caravans on the road. But on this day, when night fell and the lights came on, she and Eula were rushing back from outside the city. After delivering the mission at the Adventurer's Guild's reception desk, they were about to go to the Deerslayer Restaurant for dinner, but they saw the bard sitting on the side of the road discussing something with a teenager. For some reason, Eula suddenly stopped, and Ying looked at her puzzledly. Then the bard in green clothes and green hat also noticed them, raised his hand and greeted them.

Ying did not think much about it. After all, although Eula was disliked by everyone in Mondstadt because of her surname Lawrence, she was actually a glamorous and beautiful beauty, and Ying thought she was also good-looking. If the two of them walked together, any normal human would notice them, not to mention the small humanoid creature floating in the air.

So she walked up, and Eula hesitated for a moment and followed them.

Chapter 2: Ying’s personal opinion (Part 2)

At this time, the bard introduced the black-haired and dark-eyed boy and said, "He is the man I told you about whose recent goal is to travel all over Teyvat and visit the seven kingdoms, Shen Zhigui."

"You want to travel all over Teyvat?"

Eula, who was standing next to Ying, suddenly spoke.

The young man, who looked quite handsome, just nodded absentmindedly.

"Haven't you always wanted to please your Lord Yuhengxing? Why do you suddenly want to travel all over Teyvat?"

At this time, the young man raised his eyes and glanced at the tall and cold old noble lady beside Ying, and said: "I thought you were drunk and about to lose consciousness at that time, but I didn't expect you to still remember what you said at that time..."

Ying and Paimon immediately looked at Eula with gossipy eyes, and Eula blushed and coughed. She was too embarrassed to ask any more questions, so Wendy introduced Ying to Shen Zhigui again: "This is the famous honorary knight of the Knights of Favonius. Like you, she is also a traveler who is currently looking for her blood relative. Her blood relative is also a blonde with golden eyes and a unique dress. Have you seen her?"

Of course Shen Zhigui could only shake his head.

Although he actually knew what was going on.

This relative is currently serving as a prince in the Abyss system, working hard for the restoration of Kanreya.

However, he had no evidence at the moment, so naturally he couldn't say much.

Ying also greeted the boy and introduced herself, then asked Shen Zhigui impatiently, "I heard Wendy said that you have personally met several of the Seven Rulings of the Mortal World?"

Shen Zhigui just held up three fingers and said, "To be exact, I have met three of them, namely Barbatos, the god of wind, Morax, the god of rock, and Baalzebub, the god of thunder. Do you want to meet them?"

Ying nodded.

Shen Zhigui patted Wendy on the shoulder and said, "This is..."

"Ahem," Wendy interrupted the boy's words with a cough. After all, Eula had really seen his methods. She had seen him disintegrate the wind barrier of Old Mondstadt and eliminate the remaining power of the previous Tornado Demon by playing musical instruments. She must have had some doubts at the time. Now Shen Zhigui, who had already solved Tevarin's problem, revealed his identity in front of Eula. The Knights of Favonius would definitely come to him in the future, and he would not be able to continue using this identity. So he stopped Shen Zhigui from continuing, "Isn't the god of thunder Baal? How did he become Baalzebub? Isn't she Baal's sister?"

Shen Zhigui glanced at him and said, "The original Thunder God Baal has already died in the disaster of Kanreya. The one who now holds the power of Thunder God and becomes the Shogun of the Inazuma Shogunate is Baal's sister Baalzebu."

"The catastrophe of Kanreya?"

Ying asked.

"Five hundred years ago, there was a country called Kanreya on the land of Teyvat. Because this country was too devoted to studying the power of the abyss, the whole country was eroded by the power of the abyss. The reason why Tevalin, the guardian of the east wind in Mondstadt, fell into a deep sleep was because of the attack of the dragon Durin after the catastrophe in Kanreya. Tevalin had to fight against the dragon and drank Durin's poisonous blood while biting him. He then fell into a deep sleep to eliminate the poisonous blood in his body."

"Five hundred years..."

Ying was silent for a moment, then asked, "You said that Mondstadt's Guardian of the East Wind had to fight against the dragon Durin before he fell into a deep sleep. Then what about the wind god Barbatos at that time? Didn't He come out to help?"

Shen Zhigui glanced at Wendy.

Wendy immediately said with a playful smile: "Who knows, maybe he was sleeping somewhere at the time?"

"But didn't you say you had seen Barbatos?"

Ying stared at the young man and asked.

Shen Zhigui nodded, reached out to grab Wendy's shoulders, and said, "Actually..."

"Actually, I'm more curious about how you met Baalzebub. Didn't Inazuma issue a national isolation order two years ago?"

"You are out of date. Inazuma lifted the lockdown order not long ago."

"is it?"

Shen Zhigui nodded again.

Although he actually went to Inazuma before the lifting of the lockdown, it was a bit too troublesome to explain, so he used this very suggestive statement, which made Raiden Shinya, who was observing their conversation through dreams, complain that his way of speaking was indeed quite artistic.