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"It seemed that it was Lady Keqing who was receiving him yesterday. I happened to pass by outside yesterday and saw him hugging Lady Keqing from behind!"

"What, Lady Keqing is in love?"

There is no reason why everyone is paying so much attention to them. The Seven Stars of Liyue are the people closest to the Geo Emperor, but Xie Yan, the follower of the God of Thunder, is even more extraordinary.

With the landing of Inazuma's merchant ship yesterday, the stories that happened in Inazuma during this period also spread in Liyue City at an alarming speed. Many people, like Ningguang, could not fall asleep for a long time. Places like teahouses did not close all night, and storytellers were also urgently thinking of new stories to tell to take advantage of the popularity.

They had no choice but to believe it, for the Inazuma diplomatic mission had already carried General Raiden's documents, which briefly explained the recent major events in Inazuma. Moreover, the travelers, merchants, and adventurers who returned with the merchant ships were also witnesses.

He completely changed Inazuma's situation with his own strength. Even in a novel, you wouldn't dare to write it like this!

Thinking about it this way, it is not impossible that Lady Keqing fell in love with him. Many female staff members asked themselves that if Xie Yan pursued them, they would definitely consider this.

As for the rumors about Wang Fu, most people were reluctant to believe them, because when they compared them in their minds, it was hard for them to imagine who the emperor suddenly said he wanted to marry.

Keqing and Xie Yan didn't realize that they had become the center of conversation. They exchanged a few simple words and walked out of the door side by side.

Even though she didn't drink like she did yesterday, Keqing was still very excited.

Even though Xie Yan's identity as a descendant of an immortal has not yet been fully confirmed, he is undoubtedly his ideal self.

Yesterday's conversation also made Keqing feel that she and Xie Yan got along very well. Even she herself did not realize that her behavior at this time was like a girl in love. No wonder she was misunderstood by others.

After walking out of Yuehai Pavilion, seeing Xie Yan's eyes on the Glazed Lily, Keqing introduced: "There were many Glazed Lilies in Liyue thousands of years ago, but then they suddenly decreased. Only a few places like Yujingtai can still see them. Xie Yan, if you like them, you can take some seeds back."

"Uh, thank you, but I have other plans." Xie Yan thought to himself that he had won a lot yesterday, even Keqing's black stockings, a pair at that.

However, Aqing's enthusiasm was a little beyond his expectations. Looking at the cute cat-headed girl accompanying him, her round legs wrapped in black stockings were more real and attractive than in the game, making Xie Yan feel like he was on a date with her.

Woohoo, my Aqing, you still don’t have a legendary quest.

Keqing moved her head slightly when she heard this. She asked in surprise, "Speaking of which, Xie Yan, why did you go to the Seven Heavens Statue?"

"Ah, there are some personal reasons, and also I just want to see the emperor's face."

"The Emperor has many incarnations, and he left many legends when he wandered around the mortal world. If that's the case, you might as well wait for the Immortal Ceremony to come with us to welcome the Emperor. If the Emperor sees you, I think he will be very happy."

"If you ask for the Immortal Ceremony... I have something important to attend to and cannot stay in Liyue for long. But Keqing, you seem to know the Emperor very well?"

Keqing suddenly fell silent again.

After being stunned for a second, she hurriedly explained: "I just think the emperor will be very happy. In fact, I don't know much about the emperor! Really!"

Xie Yan looked at Keqing's fair and tender face with a slight blush, but he did not reveal her little secret.

After playing many high-end games in Inazuma, Xie Yan's emotional intelligence has been greatly improved. He changed the subject and said, "Keqing just now said that Ganyu hasn't come back yet. In that case, I plan to go outside to see the Seven Days Statue first, and then go to the city to find... find a place to open a weapon shop."

Ganyu hasn't come back yet. Even if he goes to the Jade Pavilion to talk to Ningguang, she will hesitate because she is not sure of her identity. Xie Yan doesn't like these twists and turns, so he plans to change the itinerary.

As for changing the topic to talk about the weapons shop, he had originally planned to go find old man Zhongli, but now Keqing was obviously going to follow him. If Keqing discovered Zhongli, this "opposition strategist", she would probably come to him three times.

Zhongli had finally gotten himself sent away and was living a happy retirement life. If Keqing invited him to work 996 at Yuehaiting, the old man would probably collapse.

Xie Yan could imagine that Zhongli would look at him with disdain.

It was you who lured Keqing here?

Keqing had no comment on Xie Yan's arrangement. Ningguang originally planned to send a secret sentry, but Keqing felt that this would make Xie Yan unhappy, so it would be better for her to accompany him.

Now it seems...Xie Yan also seems to like talking to me?

"Well, let's go to the Seven Days Statue first." Keqing nodded, then walked in front to lead the way.

After only taking two steps, she couldn't help but turn around and whispered sorry. She has always been a straightforward person.

"It's okay, I understand. I think it's good to have you, Keqing, accompany me." Xie Yan signaled her not to worry.

But after hearing his affirmative answer, Keqing suddenly stopped in her tracks, and then inexplicably quickened her pace up the stairs.

Xie Yan didn’t think much about it. Armillary orchid... ahem, can Ye Lan have the fragrance of Keqing?

Although Xie Yan likes royal sisters very much, Aqing’s black stockings are too fragrant.

Besides, if Xie Yan really wanted to talk to Ye Lan, he had to guard against being tricked. This guy was as cunning as Ningguang, and Keqing was more to his taste.

The two of them walked up along the Yujing Terrace towards Tianheng Mountain, intending to glide down from the top of the mountain using the Wings of Wind.

However, when chatting on the road, Keqing took the initiative to mention Zhongli: "Although we have some speculations about your life experience, and Ganyu may also know some information, I still suggest that you go to the Hall of Rebirth to find a guest official named Zhongli. He is knowledgeable and knows everything about astronomy and geography. He knows everything about Liyue."

"Ah?" Xie Yan was stunned. Aqing knew the old man?

But given Keqing's personality, how could she give up such an excellent idle labor force like the old man?

As if she could see through his doubts, Keqing shook her head with regret: "Mr. Zhongli is indeed knowledgeable and talented, which is admirable, but his way of thinking is too much like the Emperor's. If he can have some opinions of his own, I will definitely do my best to recruit him."

Fortunately, he had a paralyzed face, otherwise Xie Yan really wouldn’t be able to hold it in.

Is his way of thinking similar to that of the Emperor? Yes, so similar that if you don’t know him, you would think he is the Emperor himself.

But it’s better this way, Xie Yan doesn’t have to worry about betraying the old man.

Then Keqing talked about the weapon shop again: "Are you planning to open a weapon shop in Liyue? You need to go through the formalities at the Eight Gates to open a shop, and you also need to pay attention to the tax issues of the goods."

Even though she has a good relationship with Xie Yan, Keqing becomes serious again when it comes to official business.

"I understand. I will follow the procedures. However, this is not Inazuma's official store. I run it myself and only sell 3-star and 4-star high-end weapons."

"Ok?"

Maomao was shocked again. Keqing curiously asked for some details and became interested when she learned that Xie Yan was proficient in sword forging.

"I'm planning to change my weapon recently. I can take care of your first business."

"Thank you, Keqing."

Although I feel that what Keqing said is not quite right, but what a high-end weapon store like this needs most is celebrity promotion.

In Liyue, apart from the Emperor, there is no one more noble than the Seven Stars of Liyue. This effect is better than having Yingmei as the spokesperson.

Having solved a big problem, Xie Yan was in a good mood. Just now he was near the top of the mountain, and he couldn't help but look around and appreciate the beautiful scenery of Liyue's mountains and rivers.

Although Inazuma also has mountains, it is an island country, so although it is beautiful, it lacks the majestic momentum. Looking at it at this moment, I suddenly feel that the mountains and rivers are vast, as if I have returned to my familiar hometown.

Hey, wait, what is this?

The clairvoyance allowed Xie Yan to see every building in Liyue Harbor below, and naturally allowed him to see the situation in the mountains and forests.

From his angle, he could see the lake not far away... and then he saw a beautiful scenery that was more attractive than the mountains and rivers of Liyue.

This mountain looks ordinary, but it is actually quite big. It is completely invisible in the game. This is indeed the fun of the non-traditional Genshin Impact.

By the lake, Paimon turned into a bodyguard, with his hands on his hips, looking around with his little head poked out. The expression on his little face seemed to say, "I will definitely protect the travelers."

Yingmei had almost finished washing by this time. She squatted by the lake and scrubbed her white battle skirt. Then she skillfully summoned the element of wind to make a small Rasengan to dry the clothes.

If she knew the current situation, she would definitely ask Paimon: "What exactly are you protecting?"

As Yingmei changed her position and angle, Xie Yan also subconsciously moved.

Damn it, I clearly clicked on [Perseverance] which can resist charm, why does it never work!

Keqing saw Xie Yan suddenly stop and look in a certain direction, and asked curiously: "Is there something over there? Why can't I see it?"

"Uh, over there...wait, there's a monster!" This time Xie Yan saw a real slime.

Keqing reacted quickly. Before Xie Yan finished speaking, she had already rushed over like lightning.

She is a practical person, and now she is in front of her idol, so naturally she wants to show how powerful she is.

Drawing the long sword from her waist, Keqing used the power of lightning to speed up her body's movement. She ran quickly through the woods. After passing through a small forest, she could vaguely see a lake. There were indeed a few slimes rushing out nearby.

"Sword comes out, shadow follows!"

Lightning flashed, electric snakes flew into the air, and the sword in Keqing's hand was immediately covered by purple thunder. With one sword, she cut the two water slimes in the front in half.

The sword was unstoppable and its momentum was undiminished, but it was blocked by the next Thunder Slime.

This made Xie Yan's face freeze and he wanted to help, but this is the real world after all. How could Keqing lose to a mere slime and end up with a defeat cg?

She simply cancelled the lightning enchantment on the sword in her hand and solved the problem with just physical attack.

"Wow, what great skills!" Paimeng, who came rushing over after hearing the noise, exclaimed loudly.

Although monsters like slime are not difficult to deal with, their slimy body structure will hinder sharp attacks. It still takes a certain amount of strength to cut it in half as easily as Keqing.

However, compared to their own travelers, the other party was obviously much inferior. Thinking of this, Paimon puffed out his chest proudly again.

Although he had used his clairvoyance to see Yingmei before, and even looked at her very carefully, it was only when this little thing, which was only 80cm tall, flew around in front of him that Xie Yan felt that his journey had reached a new milestone. After all, the real protagonist is still Paimon, the God's Mouth.

Just as Xie Yan was about to walk up to Paimon and say hello, Keqing on the other side frowned and lowered her head.

Just now, she rushed towards the monster as soon as she saw it. When she cut the water slime, some water got on her legs. Although she quickly killed the thunder slime, the weak electric current automatically released from its body produced an electric shock effect, which made several holes in her black stockings.

Of course she wouldn't fail when fighting the slime, but wearing black stockings to fight would naturally cause some problems.

Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be a big problem. Keqing, who is used to surviving in the wild, wouldn't care about such a small matter. But she still has to take Xie Yan to the Seven Days Statue later. Judging from this route, they will definitely encounter many Thousand Rock Army soldiers on the way. It would feel weird if her stockings had a few holes in them.

Just when she was struggling, Xie Yan suddenly handed her a familiar pair of black stockings.

"Ah, thank you." Keqing subconsciously took the black stockings and prepared to change them.

This scene happened to fall into the eyes of Yingmei, who had just changed her clothes and rushed over. She was so silly that she couldn't help but stand there in a daze.

Yingmei was shocked!

9 A good boss is one who lets his employees act on their own

Ying had sensed traces of monsters through her elemental vision long before she jumped into the lake to take a bath. Based on her experience, monsters usually moved around their own garrisons and would come back sooner or later, so she was always prepared for a sudden battle.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she heard the noise, she put on her clothes and ran out, and saw the agile cat-headed girl killing the monster, and then the man next to her handed her black stockings.

This may seem fine, but who would carry black stockings around with them? Is this person a pervert?

Wilderness, men and women, fighting, black stockings, several key words emerged in Yingmei's mind, which is terrifying when she thinks about it carefully.

She had a premonition that she was about to be involved in a mission, especially when the cat-headed girl actually thanked the man next to her and replaced her damaged black stockings on the spot, as if she didn't treat her and Paimon as outsiders.

Ying felt as if two options appeared before her:

1. Leave Paimon there as bait and sneak away. (Start job change: Shitty Family Member)

2. Wait for the new dialogue in the same place (to start the legendary task: the chapter of the party)

But before Yingmei could think about the possibility of selling Paimeng and running away, Paimeng suddenly clapped his hands and said excitedly: "Traveler, look, isn't she the Yuhengxing Keqing we saw at the dock yesterday?"

The scene when Keqing welcomed Xie Yan yesterday was very grand. The Liyue Harbor dock was cleared in advance, and there were Thousand Rock Army all the way from the harbor to Yujing Terrace, attracting a lot of onlookers. Ying also remembered this clearly, and Paimon's reminder immediately made her wake up.

And the man next to Keqing...isn't this the Thundergod's follower I saw yesterday? Yesterday, I was thinking of asking him about the Thundergod.

But the question is, why are Lei Shen's followers here with Keqing? The two should be discussing important matters in Yujingtai at this time.

Paimon propped his chin with his hand and reasoned, "Could it be that Keqing is the Liyue Thunder God?"

"How is that possible!" Ying shook his head and laughed. Paimon was too unreliable.

But then again, I was just worrying for nothing. Both of them are well-known figures. Even if I saw them having a tryst in the wild...hey, wait, this seems even more dangerous.

Xie Yan happened to look over at this time, and Ying felt that his expression was calm, as if he was looking at an object that was about to be eliminated.

Even though she didn't sense any murderous intent, Ying suddenly felt her breathing stagnate.

This man, his eyes are so scary, and... he seems to sense a special aura.

Keqing, who had changed into black stockings, discovered something was wrong.

Just now she was more concerned about the problem of her black stockings being damaged, so she subconsciously changed them. But the problem was that Xie Yan's action of handing her the black stockings as if he was handing her a tissue was obviously problematic. Why would he carry his own black stockings with him?

A warm man is not so warm. What’s more terrifying is that this black stocking feels the same as the original when worn on the legs!

Maomao was shocked!

Could it be that Xie Yan actually...

Before Keqing could think about it, Xie Yan explained, "Actually, this is a special ability of mine. As long as I know the structure, I can make a fake. However, this ability has many limitations. It can only be fully utilized when making swords."

In order to prove the truth of his words, Xie Yan projected two of his most familiar Tenmokage katana on the spot and slowed down the projection process, allowing them to see the katana transform from a phantom into a solid entity.

Keqing took one of the swords and examined it carefully. She was born into a prominent family and her family had a collection of high-quality swords. At this moment, her fingers gently brushed over the blade, her mouth slightly opened and she couldn't help but exclaimed, "It's actually a four-star weapon!"

If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would never have believed that making a sword could be so easy. This is a four-star weapon, and an ordinary blacksmith couldn't make one in his entire lifetime.

Any blacksmith who can forge a four-star weapon can be called a master.

No wonder Xie Yan was so confident when he mentioned the high-end weapons shop earlier... Wait, General Raiden is the source of Inazuma's sword-forging technique, and Xie Yan is a follower of the Thunder God, so it seems understandable that his sword-forging technique is far beyond that of ordinary people.

On the other side, Yingmei was lost in thought.

Her best weapon was the Sword of Dawn that she got from Kaeya, but it was broken in the battle with Tevarin. Now she has to use the Edgeless Sword again, and it is so sad when she fights monsters.