People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 573 Walnut: That purple-haired guy, he's obviously a big client, Zhongli, you…

"Is this...an outlying island?"

"At such a distance, those little guys actually..."

The dream energy and the fluctuations of grass elemental power instantly transported them to the edge of the island before they could react, and then the Lanaros disappeared from sight.

His expression was dazed.

Recalling the dream ability and elemental strength that far exceeded that of ordinary dream-eating beasts, Mizuki even suddenly felt a little envious of this race called "Lannaro".

Compared to the Baku, who is a yokai,
These little guys may look cute and not very threatening, but their incredible abilities are simply too much.

Born with the ability to control elemental forces, to travel through dreams in physical form, and even possessing the instantaneous teleportation ability that most powerful demons struggle to master.
Despite being a race also compatible with dreams, after comparing the Baku and these little creatures called Lanaro, Mizuki suddenly realized that they seemed to be completely defeated in terms of racial abilities.
"Hmm, perhaps this is the special characteristic of divine beings' favored ones?"

"But if even their retinues possess such a level of power, then what about the gods who created them in the past?"

Stop thinking and calm down.

Having deeply felt just how incredible the power of the gods truly is, Mizuki decided to focus her attention on the present moment for the time being:

"From what I can tell, the thunderstorm just now seemed to be a battle between the General and some deity of Sumeru. The fact that it ended so quickly suggests it was just a friendly spar."

"Compared to continuing to worry about the bloodline issue, saving so much time is definitely worthwhile. I should go back to Qiusha Qiantang and check on the condition of the other Dream Eaters first."

Looking back,

Looking around the cabin, Hu Tao and Xiang Ling seemed still somewhat confused about the situation.
Mizuki waved to them, intending to explain what had just happened.

"Oh, you're awake? The time is about what I expected."

"Your power struggle seems to have eased considerably. How is the general's condition? Is there anything else unusual?"

On an outlying island, at the Kansai Magistrate's Office, in front of a tea table in a pavilion.

Shifting attention away from the port area back to the present,
After hearing a slight noise beside him, Lin Feng looked at the purple-haired girl who had sat up from the bench next to him and could clearly sense that the one in control at the moment was "Shadow" rather than "General".

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"Thank you, I'm fine. The conflict of power is much weaker than before."

"Based on my intuition, the previous problems will probably not reappear for a long time to come."

"As for the general, she doesn't seem too keen on coming out for the time being, but other than that, there shouldn't be any major problems."

I tried to communicate with the general, but as soon as I connected, I felt the same withdrawn feeling I had experienced during my previous meditation.
Realizing that the outcome of the battle seemed to have dealt a significant blow to the general,

Ying looked up at the two "acquaintances" beside her whom she had met a few times thousands of years ago, and found that they seemed to have no surprise at the current outcome.

"So, why are even elements and authority stripped away? What exactly is that power?"

At one point, it felt as if I had suddenly transformed from a god into a mortal, and I truly experienced the helplessness of not even being able to move.

Compared to this kind of suppression that seems to be on different levels, the reason why the opponent was able to unleash a thoughtless strike is the least important question.

"Deprive of authority?"

"There's nothing special about me, it's just that the laws of the elements favor me a little more."

"If you really want to put it that way, you can roughly understand that scene as you were competing with a lightning-attribute God's Eye for elemental power."

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A slight silence,

The reason for this situation is that the gap in absolute power between the two sides has reached an astronomical level.

I have never seen anything like this before, and I don’t know who could do such a thing.

Ying strongly suspects that the identity of "god" is just a dispensable disguise, like the previous dessert shop owner.

"Don't worry about such trivial matters for now. You will naturally understand my identity at some point in the future."

"The general's problem has been temporarily resolved, and your operations will no longer be interfered with."

I suggest you figure out where Inazuma's future lies as quickly as possible, and what kind of "eternity" you will use to persuade the shogun.

"Go out into the community more often, live more like your people, and experience the atmosphere and aspirations of this festival more deeply. These are essential steps for you to keep up with the times."

He paused slightly, giving the figure in front of him some time to think.

Based solely on a lack of common sense, Lin Feng observed that the figure before him bore a striking resemblance to the original Nasita.

Having been isolated for far too long, whether actively or passively, they have lost their own emotions in the face of the identity and responsibilities of "gods".

Unlike the old man and Wendy who have been immersed in crowds for thousands of years, and unlike a certain big star in Fontainebleau who deals with people every day.

Having severed all information channels, including the Void System, Ying, even as a deity, is still, in a sense, a country bumpkin among country bumpkins; calling her a "country bumpkin" wouldn't be a problem at all.

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"Going to the grassroots"

"Zhen once advised me in the same way, but I am a 'general,' and the people always feel uncomfortable when I am around."

I've managed to go out a few times recently, but as soon as I arrive in a place, people immediately become reserved.

She deeply felt the sensation of having disrupted the original atmosphere, and considering the importance of this festival to the people, Ying still had some doubts about whether what she did was appropriate.

"Don't hesitate, or rather, that's why you should go out and explore the countryside more."

"Perhaps in the past, all you felt in the eyes of the people around you was fear."

But I hope you won't forget that the reason this festival is now tinged with celebration rather than sorrow is because of your countless attempts and efforts amidst failures.

"In short, go and see, just like these two next to me."

“I know this is not easy for you, but now is not the time to run away.”

I am absolutely certain that the film will have a different experience this time.

Although the pink fox whose tail had been plucked bald had been slacking off for the past five hundred years, its concern for its own god had never wavered.

One of the main reasons the Divine Child agreed to the Abyss Invasion proposal this time was that it could improve A-Ying's reputation among the people.

"Do you all share the same opinion?"

"Okay, I'll give it a try."

Having received affirmative answers from the Rock God and the Wind God beside him, Shadow remained silent for a moment before finally making his decision. "I once thought that the price of getting to know someone was loss, that wear and tear would eventually take away everyone I knew."

"But compared to me, who chose to escape, both of us have gone through a long period of time, meeting and parting with countless people."

"Just like 'eternity' that has brought suffering to the people, perhaps my previous methods of avoiding wear and tear were also flawed."

"The general will not interfere with me for the time being. I will use this time while she is away to think about what is truly the right future for Inazuma."

Finding that the two deities before her were in much better condition than she had imagined, she realized that her previous ideas were probably flawed.

There are still many, many unresolved issues.
This includes why the god before us can control the abyss, and how he managed to resurrect the gods.

But the most important question of who the general is, we still need to take one last step to resolve it, and now is not the time to dwell on these things.
"Lalu~"

???

"Hmm, what is that?"

A strange sound came from afar, and suddenly it was discovered that another aura at the level of a demon god was approaching.

Having confirmed that all the gods who had followed him were here, Ying was puzzled as to where this new guest had come from.

"—Ah! Guoba! Slow down! And are you sure the owner of the thing you just smelled is here?"

"Hu Tao is being ridiculous. You're not a sausage or a meat bun; how could you possibly find Mr. Zhongli based on just one of his personal belongings?"

".!"

The movement paused, and the teacup, which was halfway up, stopped in mid-air.

Even though she had made preparations long ago, Zhongli still didn't expect everything to happen so suddenly.

They had only just arrived on the island, and their own leader had already used his old friend to come looking for them.

Although this was another whimsical idea without any apparent reason, Guoba (a type of rice crust) actually managed to do it.
"Hmm? Is this someone you all know? Judging from their demeanor, they seem to be here to find the God of Rock."

"I understand that your identities are not known to ordinary people, so let's end this conversation here for now. I will pretend that I am here for an inspection."

From afar, we could see a girl in black running straight towards us, carrying several large signs covered with black cloth in her arms.

After the two came into view, Ying clearly sensed a warmth and ease in the way the other looked at the Rock God, as if they were interacting with family.

Move for a while,
Recalling the wear and tear on the Geo Archon, which was clearly inconsistent with the passage of time,

While admiring their relationship, Ying felt she might need to observe and learn from his interactions with those around him.
"—Laru~"

"—Huh? No way? It really is Mr. Zhongli?! Guoba, you have this skill?! Then what will it be like when we're looking for ingredients?"

"—Ah! Wait, Kurumi, what are you doing? And Mizuki-nee, why aren't you saying anything? Why have you been a beat slower than usual since just now?"

Amidst the commotion and chaos, the group followed a huge, wondrous creature into the former site of the Kanjō-gyō (a government office responsible for overseeing the administration of military affairs).

Because the gate was damaged in the previous battle, Guoba rushed into the courtyard without any hindrance.

？ ！！

"Oh my! Oh my! Not only are our guest elders here, but Brother Lin Feng is here too!"

"—Zhongli, are you surprised to see this master?"

Led by Guoba, they found their destination.
He picked up the wooden plaque in his arms and rushed towards Zhongli, who dared to abandon him and run away alone, with shining eyes.

I was a little puzzled as to who that high-class customer with purple hair was, and why he was standing there like a stranger.
Unaware of Mizuki's incredulous gaze behind her, the energetic Kurumi passed by the high-value customer and pulled Zhongli, who was sitting down, to her feet:
"—Hehe, I've finally found you, my guest elder! Have you missed your master?"

"—Here! This is a promotional sign that I spent the whole trip making! Consider it a gift for you."

film:"."

If I'm not mistaken, they do have a very good relationship.

And, should I give her a gift after we meet? Last time I plucked Shinko's hair too badly in a fit of anger, should I bring her something too?
I paused my departure, tentatively trying to learn how this senior interacted with others.

After seeing this heartwarming scene, Ying couldn't help but start thinking about what she would do if it happened to her.

"I've missed you quite a bit these past few days."

"How about we put the matter of the gift on hold for now?"

"From a generally rational point of view, the place is deserted right now, so the publicity effect will be poor. The hall master is tired from the journey and can rest for a while. We can discuss the rest later."

You can tell what's inside without even opening the cover.
When Zhongli was at the Rebirth Hall, he had already seen many strange things such as "buy one get one free", "group purchase discount", "friends' proxy purchase", and "family meal".

Their master's thought process was so peculiar that, thanks to this, whenever they held up signs to promote their products, the two of them would be politely "asked" to leave.

Although it was my suggestion to send the hall master over ahead of time, I never expected that the hall master would come looking for me so quickly.

None of the people around him were suitable for sales pitches, so Zhongli tried to dissuade them one last time.

"—Oh dear, how many times have I told you? Leave the client-finding to me, Zhongli. You have absolutely no eye for potential clients!"

"—It's so close yet so far. Look at this purple-haired client, he exudes an air of nobility and is clearly a big shot. Even if it's just a trial, it's worth it!"

film:???

Customer? What customer? Me?

Is there still a sales pitch?

Since I'm planning to learn how they interact, if they try to sell me something, should I buy it?
Looking around, he finally realized that the girl in front of him seemed to be pointing at him.

Realizing that the other party seemed unaware of her identity, Ying felt a slight sense of novelty, as she was rarely treated this way.

But before she could figure out what the "buy one get one free" sign meant, a slightly helpless voice suddenly rang in her ears:

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"Let's go, consider it for everyone's good. If this continues, things will get very difficult."

"Don't be curious about what they're selling."

"Let me clarify beforehand, 'Hall of Rebirth' is a funeral institution in Liyue, and the only things they will sell and give away are funeral items."

???

He froze, looking at the signs with a face full of questions.
Recalling the buy-one-get-one-free deal, Ying suddenly felt a bit incredulous about the scene before her.

If selling funeral services together is how people get along, then so be it.
I never imagined that in the five hundred years of my isolation, the world had progressed to this extent.
Upon discovering that some of the shadows were beyond the scope of the tutorial, he suddenly began to doubt whether there was something wrong with his idea of ​​learning from the Rock God.
(End of this chapter)