Original God's Dark Priest

"Sir, please don't be so mysterious. If it were me, I should thank the gentleman who came to ask for directions." Hu Tao suddenly said this.

Paimon immediately became curious: "Oh? Who is it?"

Fu Nina did not answer immediately, but kept it a secret: "It's someone you know, do you want to guess?"

Without even thinking twice, Safir revealed the other party's identity: "Then it's Villette."

"Huh? How did you guess it so quickly?" Funina was shocked.

Saphir chuckled: "What can you hide from me?"

"Awesome, sister! You were so helpful in guessing the riddles today!" Hu Tao exclaimed in amazement.

Saphir was not proud, but told them about his encounter with Clorinde and Navia on the mountain just now.

When the two of them were mentioned, Furninna's eyebrows almost stood up nervously. Seeing her pitiful look, Saphir paused, but in the end he didn't say anything about the yelling.

"I never thought that Villette would be the kind of person who would get lost..." Paimon felt that the image of Villette had been slightly subverted in his mind.

Funina felt something was a little strange: "No way? Even I can find this place by myself."

She started from Liyue Harbor. It was much farther to get here alone than from Fontainebleau. "When I got here, he was about to go back. I just wanted to ask for the fastest route back to Fontainebleau."

"Yes, that's what he said." Hu Tao nodded. After all, it happened not long ago, and she remembered it clearly. "There are many mountains and rivers around here, so it's normal to be afraid of taking a long detour."

Saphir raised her eyebrows. She could roughly guess that as the Water Dragon King, Villette would naturally be faster and more familiar with traveling by water. But that guy probably bought some things that were not suitable for going into the water, so he had to travel by land.

The Water Dragon King is not good at ground activities... Well, that makes sense.

Paimon didn't think too much about it, and just asked: "So it was Walnut who showed him the way?"

"Of course! I am at least a guide, and my sense of direction is excellent!

But, your friend…” She seemed to be lost in thought again.

Paimon was a little confused: "Huh? What happened to him?"

Walnut considered her words carefully and asked very tactfully, "Does he...seldom go out and interact with people?"

Ying's expression froze. To put it this way...that's true.

Although Villette was indeed used to being considerate of others, he did not understand human hearts, and most importantly, he could not understand human emotions.

Moreover, he never considered himself as part of the human race. He was very concerned about his identity as the Dragon King, so he was deliberately distant when interacting with other people.

Almost everyone who is close to him can feel this. Both Leosli and Funina can actually feel it very clearly.

This is also something that Finina has never understood. Compared with herself who has been with Villette for five hundred years, Villette seems to be closer to Saphir when talking and getting along with him.

This...who can I go to for justice?

This situation is actually very normal. After all, Funina is a human being. In the eyes of Villette, she is no different from other ordinary humans. But Saphir is not a human being. Although they have different positions, Zhidong and Fontaine are partners after all, and cannot be considered as enemies.

And when Saphir was a child, he indirectly helped Villette a lot, which was enough for him to remember it in his heart.

The most important thing is that Saphir is not a human being.

Well, I'm not insulting her, she is indeed not human. Sapphire, who is not human, and Navelette, who is not human, are close to each other in some ways.

Seeing Ying's expression, Kurumi understood everything. She nodded in understanding, "Ah... no wonder. He walks very straight and uses too many honorifics... If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have imagined that he was here on vacation."

Fininna felt that Villette's behavior was a tarnish to the word vacation. She complained: "It was only half a day including the round trip. He is the only one who thinks this is a vacation..."

"Oh? It seems that the gentleman you are talking about is very busy on weekdays?" Zhongli, the old man, asked even though he knew the answer.

Feeling the slightly contemptuous look from Safir, Zhongli calmly turned his eyes away and did not meet her gaze.

Hu Tao didn't notice the exchange between the two and said with certainty, "I can tell at a glance that you didn't see it. He said he was on vacation, but he was dressed as if he was about to host a work meeting."

"Is that so..." Mr. Zhongli, who was dressed neatly, seemed to be thinking about something.

Paimon tilted his head, "Eh? Didn't Zhongli see that Villette?"

"It's a coincidence. At that time, I thought the hall master was having a very pleasant conversation with Miss Funina, and discussing business must be quite time-consuming, so I went to get tea for the two of you." Zhongli said it as a matter of course, as if he had really missed it.

Saphir couldn't help but want to laugh. Under her arrangement, Zhongli had met Navilette and other gods before, and they had dinner together. Finina was also present at that time.

Although Furninna might not have been able to react at that time, she should be clear about Zhongli's identity now.

The relationship between the Dragon King and the gods is very difficult to reconcile. In private, such as in an environment like Chen Ge Hu, it is okay. If they go out, they cannot meet casually. This is considered to save face for each other. As the saying goes, kings do not meet.

Funina was naturally aware of this. She glanced at Zhongli quietly and found that his expression was natural and there was nothing wrong with him. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly, saying that he was indeed a god who was thousands of years old. Her acting skills were far inferior to hers.

Thinking of this, she looked at Safir again, only to see that he also had a calm face. She couldn't help but sigh, it has to be Safir! He is obviously the mastermind behind the scenes, but he still acts like an innocent passerby. I admire him.

Hu Tao naturally didn't know the twists and turns in this, and just tutted his lips with a bit of regret: "Tut, tut, tut, that gentleman speaks very maturely, I feel like he might be able to chat with you, the guest official?"

"Is this true?" Zhongli crossed his arms, his face showing just the right amount of doubt.

Ying and Funina had come to their senses. They looked at each other, then looked at Saphir who had a look of delighted watching, and then looked at Zhongli who was possessed by the spirit of drama.

"Hmm?" Feeling the gazes of the two, Zhongli looked back at them with some confusion.

Ying's heart skipped a beat, and she spread her hands to show her innocence, echoing Hu Tao's words: "It's really a pity."

As Fu Nina watched Ying's performance, she suddenly felt that everyone present was an award-winning actor, and she was the newbie who had just entered the industry.

Zhongli laughed when he heard Ying's words: "Haha, as Miss Funina said, it's also a kind of fate."

Zhongli's words were a double entendre. Furninna was startled when she was called out, but she immediately calmed down and pretended to know nothing about it: "It doesn't matter. With Ying and Saphir here, there will always be a chance for everyone to get to know each other, right?"

"That's right. They have the most friends. It seems like they can make a lot of friends wherever they go." Paimon thought this made sense.

Safir smiled awkwardly. Was she making friends? She didn't think any friend would chase her with a knife, but... well... if she had to say it, it could be considered as such.

At least for now, the relationship between her and several gods is pretty good. As for Villette, although she can't be considered a friend, it seems that Villette has some concerns or considerations that she doesn't know about. Anyway, his attitude towards her is indeed very tolerant.

We can probably be considered friends...right?

Ying didn't think too much about it, but just said confidently: "I'm a social genius!"

Saphir nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, Ying is a socialite in Teyvat."

"I always feel like there's something else behind your words." Ying felt that something was not right about Safir's words, and looked at him with scrutiny.

Safir waved his hands repeatedly: "No, I'm praising you, really."

Finina didn't think there was anything wrong with this and nodded: "Yes, that's right! You are indeed the socialite of Teyvat!"

At this point, she suddenly remembered something and added, “Oh, by the way, if you have the chance, you can persuade Villette.

Just tell him that even if he disappears for a few days, Mo Mang Palace can still operate normally, and he shouldn't stay indoors all the time.

Even shellfish in the water need to open their shells occasionally to let in fresh water!

If you are really worried about the process, you can write a note to yourself and then approve it yourself. "

"What kind of procedural justice is this! It's too strict, Lord Water God!" Saphir could hardly hold it in.

Ying also echoed: "Too strict! Lord Water God!"

Kurumi followed suit, "Too strict! Lord Water God!"

Then it was Paimon: "Too strict! Lord Water God!"

Zhongli opened his mouth but didn't say anything like that. It really didn't fit his character.

The identity of Funina as the water goddess is no secret among the residents of Chen Ge Hu. Even if she has stepped down, it would be harmless to make a few jokes about her in private.

Funina put one hand on her waist, thinking it was just a compliment from several people.

After the teasing, Walnut was a little curious: "It seems that Mr. Villette is also a leader?"

"He's the devil who's in charge of all the paper documents in Fontaine." Ying's little mouth suddenly sounded poisonous.

Saphir even wondered if this girl had any problem with Villette.

Finina corrected him immediately: "What are you talking about! He is clearly the incorruptible and fair Supreme Judge!"

"Oh my, that sounds very rigid." Hu Tao disliked this kind of rigid thing the most. "Based on my experience, being a leader requires the ability to control oneself and know the priorities.

It seems that your friend still has a lot of room for growth!"

Seeing Hu Tao's mature appearance, Fernina was secretly complaining. Old Den, Villette, is almost a thousand years old, and you, a girl in your teens, talk like this... um...

"Miss Walnut is right!" Furninha agreed.

Safir bit his lower lip hard and stared at Funina without blinking, using his eyes to convey the message: Blink if you are kidnapped!

Fu Nina looked back at her: Give me some face, understand? This is Yan Shen's boss! Give me some face!

Safir rolled her eyes. She was still the creditor of Yan Shen, so why didn’t this girl give her face?

The eye contact between the two did not attract anyone's attention, but the two people coming from a distance diverted Zhongli's attention: "Hmm? The two people in the distance seem to recognize you."

Following the direction Zhongli pointed, Paimong was surprised and said, "It's Navia and Clorinde!" She quickly waved and greeted them enthusiastically, "Hi! Over here!"

The two saw Paimon's actions, realized that they had finished their conversation, and walked over.

Navia was the first to speak. She smiled and said, "Seeing you guys are chatting so lively, we were wondering if we could join in."

"Excuse me." Clorinde still looked cold.

Hu Tao was very generous: "Oh, this sister is so polite. No need to be polite. Since you are an acquaintance of Ying and the others, we must get along well!"

"Oh? This lady speaks straightforwardly, I like it!" Navia identified Hu Tao at first sight.

A few people introduced themselves and got to know each other.

Especially when he heard about Clorinde's occupation, Walnut almost got an occupational disease and looked at her with shining eyes.

Duel agent! Would that bring her lots of clients?

Because of Safire's previous experience, Hu Tao felt that getting to know people like this who were walking on the edge of a knife would help improve the business of Wangsheng Hall.

Since arriving in Liyue, Saphir has given Hu Tao several great achievements.

One was a cenotaph, where a large sum of money was given just as a formality.

Then came the Defense of Liyue, during the fight against Osel. All those who died in the battle, whether they were from the Thousand Winds, the Fatui, or the so-called people of the Sea God, were buried in the Hall of the Dead. The General Affairs Department paid for it, and Hu Tao made a fortune.

The third time was the purification of the souls of the dead in the Layered Abyss. That was also a big business, also in cooperation with the General Affairs Department. The reward that time was also generous, and it was considered an order that would sustain the business for several years.

The most important point is that since Saphir bought two shops in Liyue, Zhongli's accounts are no longer charged to the Wangsheng Hall, but are all charged to the Yanshang Tea House. This is a considerable saving for Hu Tao.

Even for Mora's sake, Walnut wants to be friends with sister Saphir for life.

Now it seems that Clorinde's career can bring her results, so the radar in Walnut's little head started ringing.

Seeing her like this, Safier, Funina and others couldn't understand what was going on, so they quickly explained it to her.

Talk about customs, talk about systems and then talk about mortality rate.

After explaining to Kurumi from every angle that the duel agent would not be responsible for the duelist's affairs after his death, she finally dispelled her dangerous thoughts.

Saphir just felt tired. For workaholics, there is also a walnut? It really witnesses the diversity of species.

Little do people know that most of the time, she is also the one who allows others to witness diversity.

All we can say is that birds of a feather flock together.

The time passed quickly as they chatted. Before they knew it, the sun was setting. Navia stretched and said with emotion: "Time flies so fast... If we want to go back before dark, we have to leave now."

This place is not close to the Louise Line boarding point, so the travel time does need to be considered.

Clorinde nodded slightly, then looked at Funina: "Well, Miss Funina."

Funina had just whispered to Saphir about the script, and they were chatting excitedly when Clorinde suddenly called her. She was a little confused: "Eh? Are you calling me?"

"When do you plan to return?" Clorinde did not forget that one of the purposes of her and Navia's visit was to bring their beloved water god back to Fontaine.

Funina was still a little hesitant: "This...this...isn't it too much trouble? After all, you are no longer my subordinate."

She is no longer the water god, and it is really inappropriate to trouble them to pick her up.

"That's not what I meant." Clorinde shook her head, denying Funina's concerns. "Friends who are traveling abroad are coming back. It's normal to want to take them home."

Navia also tried to comfort them: "If it gets any later, the patrol ship's cross-border route will be closed, and it will be unsafe to walk on the mountain road. The mountain road is very difficult to walk on after dark."

Finina began to think. What Navia said made sense. It would be hard to disappoint Clorinde. But...she was just an ordinary person now. Should she take up their time? She still felt embarrassed.

At this moment, Hu Tao suddenly added: "Yes! Just like what is said in the strange novels...

There are eight roads in the wild mountains and forests, and no one lives in the dilapidated houses on the roadside...

Look at the red candles lit at the door, they flicker even without wind..."

As she was speaking, she suddenly rushed to the side of Funina, exhaling orchid-like warm breath on Funina's neck, which made Funina jump up and scream.

"Two respected ladies... ladies... dear friends! Please take me with you!" Funina... well, this was not from the heart, she was just simply timid.