Genshin Impact: Pool Character, Nirvana of the Demon God

(I'm not in the right state of mind, don't look at this yet.)

(I'll look at it after I finish adding it.)

That's more like it!

Gui Zhong nodded slightly, showing some satisfaction with Jun Bai's answer. However, a hint of worry quickly appeared between her delicate brows as she said, "Even so, I still can't rest easy. The distance between Liyue and Xumi is vast and the journey is long..."

She sighed softly, her fingertips unconsciously tracing the tassels on her sleeve: "If we were in Liyue, Morax and I could perhaps offer some assistance."

"But once you leave the country, if something unexpected happens, it may be too late to help you in your immediate crisis."

Jun Bai seemed to be deep in thought upon hearing this. In truth, he did not believe that anyone or anything in Sumeru could threaten his existence.

Ironically, while Gui Zhong seems to be concerned about him at this moment, if the two were to walk side by side on the street, the gentle and kind-hearted demon would be more likely to encounter danger—after all, her combat power in her true form is indeed limited.

Jun Bai, on the other hand, is someone who can be compared to the Rock King Emperor.

With such strength, he is confident that he can escape unscathed even when facing an opponent at the level of a fully-fledged dragon.

Looking across the entirety of Teyvat, only the four who reside on the Isles of Skye have likely reached this level.

However, his concern ultimately stemmed from good intentions.

Jun Bai raised the corners of his lips slightly and asked with feigned helplessness: "Then, in your opinion, what should we do?"

Gui Zhong immediately said seriously: Why not bring another companion along? That way, we can look out for each other.

Her gaze wandered as she spoke, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly.

Jun Bai seemed to sense something and asked, "Oh? Then, Sister Gui Zhong, who do you think would be suitable to bring?"

How is Gan Yu? Gui Zhong's tone suddenly became cheerful, "I remember you guys had a good time."

She tried to maintain a serious expression, but Jun Bai could clearly see a sly glint in her almond-shaped eyes, and the corners of her mouth were uncontrollably trying to turn up.

[Great assist!]

The system praised Gui Zhong's assist.

"I know this is a good assist, but please don't egg me on at this time," Jun Bai replied helplessly in his mind.

Then Jun Bai stared at Gui Zhong in front of him, his eyes filled with a hint of inquiry: Can I believe that your recommendation is purely out of good intentions?

"Oh dear~" Gui Zhong covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her sleeves fluttering and carrying a fragrant breeze. "According to seniority, I am your older sister, how could I have selfish thoughts?"

There was a hint of deliberateness in her laughter:

Like... being in a good position... taking the opportunity to set you up with Gan Yu... how could I...

Before she could finish speaking, Gui Zhong suddenly realized she had let something slip, and her voice trailed off. She caught a glimpse of Jun Bai's all-seeing gaze, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

Um... I... Gui Zhong chuckled dryly and took two steps back, her slender fingers quickly forming a hand seal.

In an instant, immortal power surged, and an invisible force gently pushed Jun Bai outside the door.

The heavy stone door slowly closed behind her, leaving only her barely audible voice drifting through the crack: "I...I still need to study mechanical arts...Aren't you going to find Zhongli? Go quickly!"

"That's right~"

Before the stone gate closed completely, her final words of advice came through: On the way to Sumeru... please remember to be careful...

Jun Bai stood in front of the tightly closed stone door, shaking his head and chuckling.

He raised his hand and gently stroked the stone door, feeling a cool touch on his fingertips: This really is... an admission without being asked.

He hadn't even asked yet, but this kind older sister revealed the whole plan on her own.

Jun Bai turned to look at the distant sea of ​​clouds, a helpless smile playing on his lips: Such frankness leaves one speechless.

With this in mind, he left the Prince Chen's residence.

A pair of fiery wings unfurled behind Jun Bai, and he leaped into the air, transforming into a crimson rainbow that streaked across the sky.

Only scattered sparks remained in Guili Village.

……

The afternoon sun in Liyue Harbor lazily shines on the wooden signboard of "Three Bowls of Tea, No Crossing the Harbor," and the aroma of tea intertwines with the storyteller's voice in the air.

A young man with black hair quietly stepped into the teahouse. His deliberately low-brimmed straw hat and simple clothes made it difficult for anyone to recognize him as the renowned Marshal Tianfeng, Jun Bai.

Jun Bai's gaze swept across the entire room, and he immediately spotted Zhong Li sitting on the outer edge.

The guest of the Hall of Rebirth was elegantly sipping tea, his slender fingers gently stroking the rim of the cup, as if listening to the thousand-year-old story that the tea soup had accumulated.

Even more surprisingly, a brown-haired youth was sitting next to Zhongli—that was the human form of the Dragon King Ruo Tuo, Long Ruo.

Jun Bai calmly moved a wooden stool over and sat down at the table where the two of them were sitting. Zhong Li's presence here wasn't surprising.

He raised an eyebrow slightly and looked at Long Ruo: "But Ruo Tuo, you actually came to tell stories? Aren't you afraid that the storyteller will once again tarnish your image?"

Long Ruo put down his teacup, a hint of surprise flashing in his amber eyes: "A rare guest indeed, this is..."

A playful smile appeared on his lips: "You don't usually take the initiative to ask us for tea."

"I didn't come here just for tea." Jun Bai turned to Zhong Li, sunlight filtering through the window and casting dappled shadows on his face. "I'm going to Xumi. I just wanted to let you know in advance."

Zhongli slowly raised his eyes, his golden pupils reflecting Jun Bai's figure. He pondered for a moment: Was it about the Great Compassion Tree King?

Seeing Junbai nod, Zhongli lightly tapped the table with his fingertips and said: Be careful on the road.

The brief instructions contained a concern that had been accumulated over a thousand years.

"Don't worry." Jun Bai made a gesture, a slight smile playing on his lips.

At this moment, Long Ruo suddenly leaned closer: Since you're going to Xumi, could you help me take a look at Apep?

He frowned slightly: the last time he saw her in the desert, the corrosion from the abyss had made her quite uncomfortable.

Seemingly feeling that her reasoning wasn't quite sufficient, Long Ruo added: "According to the seniority system of the Dragon Clan, she is my aunt, so even if it's just for my sake, please help her if you can."

"This isn't difficult for you, is it?"

Jun Bai nodded without showing any emotion, but secretly found it amusing—this Dragon King was also trying to establish kinship with Chong Yun!

However, thinking of that arrogant Grass Dragon King, Jun Bai felt that she might not need outside help.

After all, in the original course of her destiny, Apep had her own way of purifying the power of the abyss. If she hadn't withstood the divine punishment from Sky Island back then, with the dragon race's formidable physique, she would have recovered long ago.

Jun Bai looked at Long Ruo again and said, "You still haven't said what brings you here. Are you here to see Zhong Li too?"

Long Ruo nodded, then shook his head.

Seeing this, Junbai asked again, "Is it or isn't it? You're nodding and shaking your head like that, who can understand it?"

Long Ruo said, "I do have something to discuss with Zhong Li. I'm planning to settle down in Liyue Harbor recently, so I'm thinking of finding a job there to have a stable source of income."

"But before I could even go look for him, I heard the storyteller here telling some interesting stories, so I stopped here, intending to listen before going to find Zhongli, but then..."

Jun Bai continued, "So, all we got was Zhongli coming here to listen to the storytelling?"

Long Ruo nodded.

That's why he was nodding and shaking his head at the same time.

"But are you serious about asking Zhongli to introduce you to a job? He himself is someone who doesn't bring his own Mora and just eats and drinks for free at the Hall of Rebirth."

"And I'm also a little curious, what kind of story could make a Dragon King like you stop and listen to it so attentively?"

Jun Bai said this without any regard for Zhong Li, who was right next to him.

Because this was the truth, Zhongli could not refute it.

He did occasionally not bring Mora, so much so that the bill had to be put on the account of the funeral parlor, but this occasional occurrence was quite frequent.

Long Ruo explained, "But the job I want most is a stable job where I can eat and drink for free. If I want a proper and stable job, can't I just ask Gan Yu directly?"

"That's her specialty."

Yes, there's no way to refute that.

After all, Gan Yu had been serving as the secretary of the Liyue Seven Stars at Moonsea Pavilion ever since the end of the Demon God War and the establishment of Liyue Harbor.

Of all the gods and immortals, only she had the most stable job.