People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 464 Lin Feng: I am a native of Xiayuanshang, and I am going to build my hometown.

Xumi City, the top of the sacred tree, Jingshan Palace.

Under the huge green tree canopy, the gradually rising sun shines on the white and green interwoven walls of the palace, giving the entire building a golden glow.

Inside the palace, a flash of azure light streaked across the sky, accompanied by barely perceptible elemental fluctuations. Three figures traversed the complex layers of barriers on the building and appeared in the living area with its terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows.

".Huh, are you used to coming back so suddenly?"

"Although I think this trip to Mondstadt can be considered a complete success, I probably won't have the chance to join you at the next Badminton Festival."

Bring back the two little ones who had been in Mond for a while.
After paying a little attention to the administrative operations of the Ministry of Education, Lin Feng was a little surprised to find that nothing seemed to have changed much in Xumi. Even the absence of the gods had not been noticed by anyone.

"Oh, are you surprised? I've been playing the role of little Narcida well lately."

"Although projection has its drawbacks, it also has some advantages. Aside from you being able to tell them apart, to others, our current appearance would probably be as indistinguishable as two lily flowers growing together."

He smiled with his eyes slightly curved, as if to prove the "acting" in his words. At this moment, the Tree King not only replicated Nashida's unique innocence in his expression, but even his tone and wording were perfectly close to hers.

Lin Feng:? ? ?
There's this trick too? The old man is actually so good at pretending to be young.
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"Are you thinking of something disrespectful?"

"No, it's just normal emotion, I promise."

Facing the Tree King's suspicious gaze, Lin Feng remained calm, convinced that this was just a normal thought.

"Ok."

".Since you are my savior, I have no choice but to trust you."

After staring at it for a long time and finding no flaws, this "Nashida" finally shook her head and continued to explain:

"Infant, child, young girl. These are all stages I've been through, and I'll never forget the experiences I had back then."

"At least being able to handle official duties while imitating little Narcida is not a burden to me."

Today, Xumi is already operating in a stable state, and many problems are even in a state of "no need to consider".
After experiencing the period when the country was full of leaks, the current situation where she only needs to spend a very short time every day to handle official business is also a very novel experience for her.

"Well, although I have asked to share some of the work, I have been rejected several times.
However, according to the summary in the void, the work during this period is probably no different from what Nashida handled, and it may even be more organized."

She looked away, blushing slightly, even the tips of her ears were a little red.
Facing Lin Feng's gaze, Nashida, who had rarely had time to play without worry, obviously felt a little guilty.

"Oh, I was right. If you two are here, the pressure of life and work will be much less."

"Don't blame yourself. Being a god isn't a job that requires you to work year-round. This is what you deserve."

He reached out and touched Nashida's white and smooth hair, and also helped cool down her hot ears.

He was deeply impressed by the Tree King's ability to handle government affairs. After all, he was the founder of the Void System. Lin Feng felt that even if a few more Sumerus came, it would probably not be a burden for this experienced senior.

"—Here, black tea and cakes."

"Let's rest here for one last day to relax before setting off."

"The pressure you have to bear is far greater than ours, but at least Nashida and I can help share these mundane and trivial tasks."

"Of course, not having to worry about you getting into danger is a great relief."

Sitting on the sofa, he took the tea and cakes handed to him by the Tree King with his other hand.

After taking a sip of the black tea in the cup, he looked at the two 'Nashidas' who were sitting together and it was difficult to tell them apart after the food was distributed.
Giving up the impulsive idea of ​​taking the two side ponytails and trying to tie them into a knot, Lin Feng shook his head and indeed felt a sense of relief from the bottom of his heart.

The next morning, outside Jingshan Palace.

Facing the morning light, he waved goodbye to Nashida and the Tree King behind him.
After confirming that they had returned, Lin Feng looked at the things in his portable cave that "might be useful" with some hesitation:

——Perhaps he had prepared these supplies long ago, although he felt that he could live well even without bringing anything.

But in the face of Nashida's strong insistence, he finally accepted the things that these little guys thought were necessary.

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He shook his head and thought that these things, including food, seeds, and furniture, could probably be placed in his residence in Inazuma.

He obviously thought that the purchases should be similar according to his own aesthetic taste, but for some reason even the Tree King asked him to bring these furniture.
"Huh, it's about time I go ask Sora for help. I can do it myself, but finding signs of Abyssal activity is definitely better left to professionals."

The final work is almost done. Theoretically, he can even teleport directly into Inazuma.

But it wasn't urgent after all, and having a normal identity would make things easier for him. He planned to take a ride on the Southern Cross before it set sail in the afternoon.

At noon, Mond, the angel's gift.

".You mean, Kaliber wants to come too? He wants to take the opportunity to take the Hilichurls away and help implant some false memories?"

".Well, that's understandable. After all, he's been too busy this time and hasn't had much chance to do his own things."

Across the table, listening to Sora's request,

Lin Feng paused and nodded after a moment.

"Yes, it would be beneficial to take him with you from any perspective.
And if my plan goes smoothly, he might even be able to experience a normal life for a while."

"Phew, thank you very much. The Order owes a lot to Kaliber. Perhaps he is also the one who cares most about the remnants of Kanria right now."

He breathed a sigh of relief. Before this, Kalibel had always been responsible for guiding the Hilichurls and rarely made his own requests. Faced with this first request, Kong was also very glad that Lin Feng agreed.

"Please rest assured, Your Excellency. The members of the cult will not refuse any instructions. There are many members who wish to participate, and they have already made all preparations, including sacrifice."

"Before contacting you, the cult suffered losses in various locations, including the ruins' machinery, human adventurers, and the holders of the Eye of God."

"But beyond that, the power of the cult is not as weak as it seems, and it should be able to provide sufficient help."

"No, there's nothing to lose."

"Of course I know the cult's power isn't weak, but this 'Abyssal Invasion' is actually just a side mission to clean up the pollution that's accumulated within the Inazuma veins. We don't really need to defeat Inazuma, so finding some members to assist will be enough."

From the very beginning, this plan was chosen not for meaningless destruction, but to "heal" both the gods and the country at the same time.

Just like the problem of demon residue on Liyue's side, a lot of pollution has also settled in the earth veins on Inazuma's side. The magnitude is so large that even with the suppression of Shenying, it will still overflow and form various monsters. It is an extremely serious hidden danger.

The members of the Abyss Order, acting as the catalyst for this corruption and the invading atmosphere, are unlikely to suffer casualties against the current loosely organized Inazuma soldiers, especially with the Abyss Apostles and Singers leading the way. "Alright, that's basically all the manpower we need. I should go and greet the Southern Cross fleet as agreed."

"Tell the apostle who was collecting ancient documents in Inazuma to come and report to me in a couple of days. I think he has great potential and is worth cultivating.
By the way, I'll use his pseudonym for now, and I'll ask him to come up with a new one later."

I waved my hand to say goodbye.

He had already sensed the little yellow-haired boy's current location. As the voyage was approaching, it was time for him, a "local Inazuma" who had already made an appointment, to take a ride over.

Southeast of Mondstadt, Eagle Beach.

It was almost noon, and the beach was covered with clean yellow sand, with scattered shells and conchs scattered among them.
Facing Mondstadt's not-too-scorching sunshine, the slightly salty sea breeze blew through the two travelers' hair, boosting their spirits while also rekindling their anticipation for the journey.

"Huh, I didn't expect there were so many things to bring. I've been preparing since morning. Paimon is almost too tired to fly.

I don't know where the person who is supposed to pick us up is, and how we are going to contact the company's magistrate after we go to Inazuma."

"—Shrine magistrate? Well, it seems you two are well prepared. No wonder you chose this time to go to Inazuma."

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"——Wow! Who?! When did you come here?! Why do you all like to scare Paimon like this?!"

As I was talking, I suddenly heard a sound behind me, and as expected, I was frightened and almost exploded.
Paimon looked back angrily and saw two unfamiliar faces.

???

I thought it was the guy I was familiar with, but the ones behind him were all strangers. Question marks were clearly hanging on their faces.

Before Paimon could ask, the young man standing in front waved his hand apologetically and began to introduce:

"Excuse me, both of you. My name is Kaedehara Manye. I'm a ronin taken in by the fleet. I'm here to pick you up according to the instructions of Big Sister Beidou."

"As for the man next to me, he is also one of the passengers who is passing through this route to Inazuma."

"--According to what Big Sister Beidou told me, he's a scholar invited by Inazuma's Yae-no-miya to solve the problem of the divine cherry blossoms. You two can call him 'Mr. Fuchigami'."

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Kaedehara Manye, with crimson hair and wearing samurai attire, helped with the introduction.

After revealing his identity as a scholar, he met the curious gazes of Ying and Paimon.

The elegant young man behind the boy, with black hair and wearing a long Inazuma-style robe, who looked to be about twenty years old, stepped forward, smiled, and extended his hand.

"—I have long heard of you two."

"—I am a native of Inazuma, born and raised in Xiayuan. I recently completed my training at Xumi. I was highly regarded by the Palace Master and returned to "build" my hometown."

Shaking hands with Ying and Paimeng, who had no idea he was in front of him, Lin Feng was sure that this would be their last meeting in the near future.
Given Ying and Paimon’s situation, it might take a very long time for them to find me again.

I took the small boat to the fleet passing by.
Ying and Paimon boarded the flagship, the Death Star, and set sail with the fleet.

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I looked around with some curiosity. Since most countries do not pay much attention to maritime power, this was the first time I saw an armed fleet here since arriving in Teyvat.

With anticipation and worry about this trip, because the details about Inazuma that we know so far are really insufficient, Paimeng also wants to ask the "native Inazuma person":
"Um, Mr. Fuchigami, just now it seemed that Manye was very respectful to you. Is it because of the 'Divine Sakura' you are going to study?"

"Also, could you please give us a brief introduction to the general environment of Inazuma? We may need to visit many places later to record people's livelihood."

I feel that if they are all related to the Ministry of Education, it might be easier to talk to them.
Looking at the young man standing by the boat and looking at the ocean, Paimon tentatively moved over because of some inexplicable sense of affinity.

"Ha, of course."

"Rest assured, your legendary deeds are well-known among scholars. After all, you are powerful enough to capture the Fatui executive. Many people are eager to meet you."

"We still have some time left on the voyage, so just treat it as a chance to kill time and chat. There's no need to be too restrained."

"Phew, that's really helpful! Ying and I will treat you to dinner later."

"Ha, then I'd better obey you."

He smiled and waved his hand. After all, he had already stuffed Xiaobai into his portable cave. Compared to eating the spare rations and food with the sailors, he didn't mind eating a meal with the little yellow-haired boy on the boat.

"In short, the 'Divine Cherry' and the 'Thunder Cherry' hold a special status in Inazuma. Folklore says they have always protected Inazuma and are now part of the divine body of the Great God."

"Of course, it's just a legend after all, and it might not be entirely true, but the divine cherry blossoms have been with Inazuma for thousands of years. I'm grateful to the Lord Palace Administrator for his appreciation, so my work is indeed important."

"Hmm, Chief Priest? Is he a very powerful person? It seems that everyone respects him when they mention him."

Paimon's face was filled with curiosity.

"Ha, of course she's amazing. This is our Inazuma's famous fox monster, a retainer of Lord Ogosho, and the lady Yae Kamiko, who is both wise and beautiful."

"Huh?! A follower of a god? They are indeed powerful figures."

"But... wisdom and beauty? Paimon is already curious about what kind of person would be introduced with such a phrase."

Suddenly, a strong desire to explore this god's family arose.
Paimon realized that the scholar in front of him seemed to be a very powerful guy as he was invited by the gods' followers.

"Don't worry, you two are heroes who have thwarted the plans of the Fatui several times.

It is said that there are several executive officers in Inazuma territory at the same time. Perhaps the chief priest will invite you to help in the future."

"Well, we might have to stay on the outlying island for a while. Mr. Fuchigami, you should have a 'pass', right? Where will you go after leaving the outlying island?"

".Me?"

After hearing Paimon's words, the black-haired young man lowered his head in thought.
After a moment, as if he had thought of something interesting, he suddenly smiled and said:
"Well, don't underestimate me because I'm a scholar, but outside of work I'm also a dessert lover."

"—Once I'm done with my current work, I'll probably open a dessert shop in Inazuma Castle with a few 'friends'. If you have the chance, you're welcome to come and visit."

Although strictly speaking, he might be playing the role of a "villain", the hiding place of the mastermind behind the scenes does not necessarily need to be like the little yellow-haired man in the abyss, always choosing some dark and damp underground ruins.

The most dangerous place is also the safest place. If Kalibel and the Abyss Apostles are good enough at making desserts, there might be some unexpected gains in the end.

(End of this chapter)