After cosplaying as Prince of Water, I traveled to Teyvat

Shui Qingli originally thought that if Xiao couldn't hold on, he would go up and replace him in time, and maybe there would be no need for Emperor to take action this time. Unexpectedly, he still underestimated Xiao's determination.

When he was surprised to find that he had been deceived, looking at the lonely figure of Xiao falling alone, his heart was beating like a drum at that moment. Even though he knew that Zhongli would eventually take action, he still couldn't help panicking.

At that moment, countless thoughts flashed through his mind. What if the Emperor didn't come? What if Zhongli felt safe with him around? What if...

Only then did he realize that even though he always watched everything happen from a bystander's perspective, after he took the initiative to make friends with everyone and participated in one event after another, he had changed from a bystander to a participant.

The same is true of the so-called butterfly effect. His participation seems to have no effect on the process, but it is very likely to affect every final outcome.

Fortunately, the Emperor felt sorry for his only remaining Yaksha, and as they were rising to the ground, Shui Qingli saw a golden light breaking through the fog and darkness, and the green figure rushed up with them.

Shui Qingli did not look at everyone at first, but turned his head to look in a certain direction high up.

An amber corner of clothing flashed by, and he turned and left in a casual and relaxed manner.

Appeared! A hot man with a handsome version of his clothes!

"Are you OK?"

Everyone saw what Xiao did just now, and Kong also keenly sensed some kind of power, but his reaction was not as fast as Shui Qingli's, so he didn't see anything.

But considering Zhongli's identity, we can make some guesses.

"fine."

No one is more familiar with the power of the Emperor than the immortal Xiao.

Ye Lan's eyes were complicated. She couldn't help but want to reach out to stop Xiao, but she could only watch him fall.

"I understand your idea, but..."

She moved a little closer and relaxed. At least nothing really happened to Xiao, otherwise she would have regretted it.

"That's all. Some of your ideas didn't come into being overnight, and we can't convince you with just a few words."

"In the end, we couldn't agree on a strategy. But we were able to escape from that place thanks to you. Thank you for saving everyone."

Ye Lan is a somewhat special Liyue person.

All Liyue people respect the Emperor and the immortals equally. There are many people in Liyue who seek immortals, and many of them are willing to give up everything to win the favor of the immortals, but Ye Lan's character is not like that.

It’s not that she doesn’t trust immortals, but compared to others, she believes in her own strength more, which seems to be somewhat similar to Keqing.

“…No, that’s not just my credit.”

"Yeah, thanks to Ye Lan."

Sora said, looking much more relaxed after leaving that damn place.

"I still have something to do, so I'll leave first."

Shui Qingli said lightly and disappeared from sight in an instant.

"Uh... Qingli seems angry?"

Paimon can always sense some bad auras, which is probably due to the sensitivity of small animals.

"...Yeah, and he looks pretty angry."

Kong continued, shifting his gaze to look at Xiao. It was obvious that he saw where Shui Qingli's anger came from.

"..."

"You all don't seem to have any external injuries, you are just overexerted. Rest more, there is no need to leave here in a hurry."

Ye Lan had no intention of butting in on other people's private affairs, so she said a few words and turned to check her surroundings.

This is her job, she has no time to rest.

Shui Qingli, who was so angry that he directly returned to Liyue Harbor by water escape: I’m so angry!

When he found Zhongli at Tian Tiezui's tea stall, the latter was chatting with Tian Tiezui and seemed to be in good spirits, not at all like he had just taken time out to run across a rock to save someone.

"Hey, isn't this Mr. Qingli? You're here to see Mr. Zhongli again."

Tian Tiezui greeted him skillfully. Although Shui Qingli didn't look very happy, others were smiling at him, and it would be impolite to give him a cold face.

He forced himself to relax his facial expression, gave Tian Tiezui a stiff smile, and continued to listen to their conversation.

It was not until Tian Tiezui walked away that he sat down again and no longer concealed his true emotions.

"My friend, are you angry?"

Zhongli was not surprised by his behavior. He was always so calm and steady, like a standing rock, not moved by anything.

"Before I came out, I told him that if he couldn't hold on, I could take his place. He nodded and agreed, but I didn't expect him to fight to the death. If it weren't for the intervention of the gentleman..."

“What you say doesn’t mean what you say!”

He could understand Xiao's stubbornness and obstinacy, but when he did this, Shui Qingli felt that he was not trusted, and he felt angry and distressed.

What kind of suffering does a person have to go through to have such a weak sense of survival and such a strong sense of sacrifice?

However, those moving stories are only recorded in a few words in writing.

Zhongli smiled and shook his head, looking a little helpless.

"Xiao's character was not formed overnight. It is the result of his will to protect Liyue for thousands of years. It's not that he doesn't trust you, he's just used to charging in the front alone."

Just like when he faked his death, Liu Yun and the others' first reaction was to continue protecting Liyue on his behalf. The immortals still haven't broken free from the weak thinking of mortals.

"I know, but..."

Why can't he take better care of himself?

"Forget it. Thanks to your help, we are safe. It's useless for me to be angry with him."

Shui Qingli sighed and said.

"I want to go to Xumi next."

He told Zhongli his plan directly.

He also understood many things during this adventure.

And Xumi, or the grass god who guards the World Tree, may be able to give him the answer.

"Oh?"

Zhongli seemed to see what he was planning and paused.

"That's good. If you can get the answer you want in the kingdom of wisdom, it will be a good result."

"But it's always better to be careful."

"I see."

While they were chatting, Kong had already returned. He was passing by the tea stall with Paimon and saw the two of them. He also walked over to greet them.

"Zhongli, Qingli, you are all here."

When he sat down, the look he gave Zhongli seemed meaningful.

That familiar power should definitely be Zhongli's. He had been protected by that power before, and Kong believed that he would not make a mistake in this regard.

"Thank you so much for today, Zhongli."

"I have been drinking tea in Liyue Harbor today. It seems that I haven't done anything worthy of the traveler's thanks?"

Zhongli said with a smile.

Shui Qingli picked up the teacup and said, "Hmm, this tea is so fragrant."