Genshin Impact, My Villain System Is a Bit Abnormal

Hu Tao thought carefully and came to a conclusion.

"He must be a very high-ranking immortal."

Xiangling said with some envy, "Hu Tao, you've really hit the jackpot! Even a casual guest is this powerful."

"Hmph, that's because I have a discerning eye... You really don't want me to help you cook?"

"Please don't!" Xiangling's expression changed immediately.

Yan Fei then asked Jiang Ning, "Junior Brother, shouldn't Master Zhongli be considered your master? Don't you know Master Zhongli's immortal name?"

"I don't know, my master didn't say." Jiang Ning replied blankly.

But he felt that characters like Xianyun and Zhongli, who were good-looking and of high status, looked very different from ordinary people in their clothing and were obviously meant to be included in the gacha pool.

If I had known I was going to time travel, I would have jumped in earlier. Maybe I could have used my foresight to plan things out properly.

Look at Mondstadt, you had a lot of fun, didn't you? Although you messed things up a bit in the end, if it weren't for Sister Ganyu's help, you would have been badly injured even if you weren't dead.

"You can ask him later, or I'll go back and ask my dad."

Yan Fei said this, but then seemed a little discouraged.

"Forget it, you can ask. Dad and Mom have gone off to travel somewhere."

"Let's not talk about that... Hurry up and cook. Junior brother, don't be lazy today. It's rare for you to come back, let your master taste your cooking. Both of your masters are here."

Gan Yu quickly said.

"Okay... Senior Sister Shenhe, please help me."

Shen He nodded: "Okay."

Xiangling thought about it. Although Yaoyao could cook, she felt guilty about letting such a young child cook, so she approached Yanfei.

As for Hu Tao... I dare not ask her for help. As for Gan Yu... if she knew how to cook, she wouldn't have been eating at Wanmintang for so many years.

Oh, aside from the refreshing cold dish, I do have some insights.

The activity had already begun enthusiastically here, while the atmosphere in the conversation over there was slightly awkward.

“Um, Mr. Emperor Zhongli…” Xianyun coughed.

Zhongli sighed and said, "Speak freely. A barrier has been temporarily set up here, so they can't hear you over there."

Xianyun said, "Then I'll be frank. Before, when you taught Jiang Ning that boy how to use a spear, you only told him to call you Mr. Zhongli. Why is that boy calling you Master now?"

Zhongli was somewhat surprised: "You still don't understand?"

Xianyun asked blankly, "Huh?"

Grandma Ping smiled and said, "Xianyun must be engrossed in mechanical arts lately and has no time to pay attention to outside affairs. But no matter what, you are that child's teacher, so you should pay more attention to the children's affairs... Otherwise, you won't have another chance."

Xianyun was somewhat dissatisfied: "How am I not concerned? Besides, even if you grow up, you will still be my disciple."

Grandma Ping said slowly, "That child might be our boss in the future."

"Boss, what do you mean?" Xianyun frowned, but quickly realized what was happening. Her expression changed, and she looked at Zhongli in disbelief. "Your Majesty, you wouldn't..."

Zhongli nodded slightly and said, "I have already allowed that child to absorb a portion of my authority without his knowledge. Consider this a test for him."

Xianyun frowned: "But why..."

Zhongli's amber gaze seemed to pierce through the long river of time, reminiscing about the past while also looking towards the future:

"For thousands of years, I have protected Liyue and guided its way. Liyue is like my child. But sometimes I wonder if my child has grown up, and whether I, as the Geo Archon, have fulfilled my duties well..."

Grandma Ping sighed, "Even the most solid rock has its day of weariness. It seems the Emperor wants to rest and find a successor."

Zhongli remained noncommittal: "I observe that your disciples are decisive in killing and are not mindless. Although they have some ulterior motives, they are still family. If Jiang Ning, Qi Xing, and Li Yue all pass the tests I set, then I can step down with peace of mind, return Li Yue to human rule, and let that child succeed me."

"I see..." Xianyun was still somewhat dazed.

How could his own disciple...?

“Don’t make this a secret, especially you, Xianyun,” Zhongli said.

"Me? My mouth is very well sealed."

Xianyun said.

Upon hearing this, Grandma Ping smiled, and Xiao turned his head away.

Zhongli chuckled and shook his head: "I will explain the specific decisions and matters at the start of the exam and at the end of the ceremony during the summoning of immortals..."

"Furthermore, not only you, but also Lishan and Xiaoyue will be entering Liyue Harbor in the future, living under assumed names. Celestials and humans are all part of Liyue. This is something Jiang Ning taught me."

Xianyun lowered his head and remained silent, clearly deep in thought.

"Alright, enough chit-chat. Just remember to call me Zhongli. The children are waving to us," Zhongli said finally.

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"Master, what are you talking about? The food is ready."

As I said.

"It's nothing, we just haven't seen each other for many years and chatted for a bit."

Xianyun crossed her arms, which further accentuated the peaks of her breasts.

"Oh, I see... Look, we've prepared quite a few of our signature dishes. The 'Immortal Jumps Over the Wall' soup we prepared earlier is also incredibly delicious."

Xiangling couldn't wait to show Jiang Ning all the dishes she had prepared; there was a wide variety of them.

"Immortal Jumps Over the Wall? I remember that dish requires a long stewing time, doesn't it?" Xianyun said.

Jiang Ning said, "Hehe, it's been stewing in the Chenge Pot that Grandma Ping gave me since early this morning, I just took it out."

"That's it..."

Everyone took their seats, and drinks were all prepared. Jiang Ning looked at Xianyun and said:

"Master, would you like to say a few words?"

Xianyun coughed and said, "Let Mr. Zhongli say a few words. Although I am good at chatting, I am not so good at this kind of festive greeting."

"I see. Then, Master Zhongli?"

Jiang Ning then turned his attention to Zhong Li.

Zhongli picked up his wine cup, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Then I shall accept... On this joyous occasion of reunion, we..."

Zhongli spoke in a very literary style, but Jiang Ning felt a sense of déjà vu, as if it were something they used to say at company annual meetings in old TV dramas.

However, Zhongli was clearly far more cultured and literate.

After finishing their remarks, everyone raised their glasses in celebration and then began to enjoy the food.

Midway through, Hu Tao suddenly grinned mischievously.

Hmph, Zhongli, you bastard, you actually didn't come clean with me, the master of this hall, that you're an immortal. Hmph, well then, don't blame me for what I'm about to do.

Walnut brought the juice directly to Xiao's side:

"Immortal Xiao, I have long heard of your illustrious reputation. Seeing is believing, so why have I never seen you during the Lantern Festival all these years? The other immortals would at least show up once."

Xiao was somewhat uncomfortable with Hu Tao's enthusiasm: "I am burdened with karmic obstacles and it is not appropriate for me to appear around you, so..."

"Oh, I see... That's a real shame," Hu Tao said regretfully.

Zhongli also spoke up at the right time: "As for the Great Sage Subduing Demons, Jiang Ning has already resolved a lot of his karmic obstacles, so he can now enjoy the lights of Liyue."

"However, there are still places that need to be defended..."

Xiao hesitated, knowing that even during the festive season, demons would not rest, so he had to deal with them himself. He was able to come today thanks to the Emperor and himself for helping to eliminate the demons and reinforce some seals.

Zhongli said, "It's alright, we'll find a way then."

At worst, I'll just be idle for a year, and now I can work overtime so that my little immortal at home can get some rest.

Hu Tao said, "The Great Sage Who Subdues Demons is truly a model and exemplar for protecting Liyue... Zhongli, how can you be so blind? Shouldn't you offer the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons a proper toast?"

Xiangling and Yanfei looked at Hu Tao as if they had seen a ghost. You really are capable.

Knowing that his guest advisor was an immortal, he still dared to make such a joke...

Xiao quickly said, "This is my duty, Mr. Zhongli, you don't need to..."

However, Zhongli nodded thoughtfully: "What the hall master said is very true. The Great Sage Who Subdues Demons has made great contributions to Liyue over the years. This cup of wine should be offered in respect."

Seeing Xiao's restless state, as if ants were crawling all over his body, it was Grandma Ping who finally stepped in:

"Alright, Hu Tao, you know a bit about Zhong Li's identity, so stop fooling around like this. Zhong Li is Xiao's senior, right? Aren't you making Xiao uncomfortable?"

"Oh? Guest Elder, your status is so high."

Hu Tao was taken aback, and the others were also curious.

Although I knew she was an immortal, it was still somewhat unexpected to hear it from Grandma Ping's mouth.

Xiao is a senior, so his status is very high. It's not hard to see why Xianyun and the others respect Zhongli so much.

It seems they were among the first immortals to follow the Emperor.

Zhong Li remained calm; he had long anticipated that his disguise as an ordinary person would be exposed.

As long as the immortal's disguise doesn't fall off, it's fine.

As for revealing one's identity...

Over the years, look at Gan Yu and Grandma Ping, haven't they stayed there the same way all this time?

Those who are observant can generally discern their identities as immortals.

But nobody goes there all day long seeking immortality and enlightenment.

On one hand, they might be afraid of offending the immortals; on the other hand, the Seven Stars of Liyue are not dead, and they will openly and secretly prevent these guys from getting close to the immortals.

Therefore, Grandma Ping and Gan Yu have lived a very peaceful life for many years.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. You young folks go have some fun, we old folks will go have some tea over there."

Grandma Ping looked at him kindly and said.