Genshin Impact: My confession was rejected, so I traveled to seven countries

Chapter 116 Departure

In the afternoon, sunlight filters through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. A young man sits at a stone table, sipping a steaming cup of tea, squinting his eyes and taking a nap, immersed in the tranquility of the afternoon.

Su Mo couldn't help but feel complicated when he saw this scene.

What a great retirement life.

It was so comfortable that he even wanted to enter old age early.

After clearing his mind of thoughts, Su Mo spoke.

"Mr. Zhongli really has such a refined taste. He drinks tea and listens to music all day long, and even gets Mora. I really envy him."

Zhongli opened his eyes and saw the person coming. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly. Of course, he understood the deep meaning of the words.

After all, that kind of envy cannot be hidden.

"When Su Xiaoyou's duties are completed one day, he will be like Zhongli. Then when we drink tea together again, perhaps we will have different feelings."

Su Mo shook his head when he heard this: "I'm afraid that by then I'll be an old man. If I drink tea with Mr. Zhongli again, people might think we're grandfather and grandson, right?"

Zhongli chuckled.

"It doesn't matter. When that day comes, Zhongli won't despise you."

Su Mo couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Why does this sentence sound so strange?

Zhongli gestured for Su Mo to sit down.

Then he picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Su Mo.

Su Mo thanked him and took a sip of the teacup.

The tea blossoms, leaving a lasting aftertaste.

"Well, it's the top-quality Golden Core of the Divine Capital. Mr. Zhongli has good taste. This is even better than the tea in the Yuehai Hall. I'm afraid Mr. Zhongli drinks this kind of good tea on a daily basis?" Su Mo teased.

Zhongli glanced at Su Mo and didn't say anything.

After all, the other party has been my tea ticket holder for a while. How could he not know what I drink?

"Young friend Su, you are too kind. This tea was obtained by chance. It is nothing special."

Su Mo's mouth twitched slightly.

This kind of top-quality Shendu Golden Core would cost half a month's salary to buy by myself, but in your mouth it becomes nothing?

As expected, comparing yourself with others will make you angry.

Su Mo didn't dwell too much on this matter.

The other party is the Rock King Emperor who has lived for thousands of years and has drunk many kinds of tea. My own experience of the past few decades is not enough in front of him.

So Su Mo got straight to the point and said, "Mr. Zhongli, the General Affairs Department has approved my visit to Mondstadt as Liyue's envoy. I will be leaving in the next few days."

Zhongli nodded calmly: "Yes, okay."

Su Mo felt helpless looking at Zhongli's calm expression.

"Hmm... Mr. Zhongli, could you please not be so apathetic? I'm going to Mondstadt to represent Liyue. What if I don't do well? Wouldn't that bring shame to the Emperor?"

Zhongli smiled and said, "Everything has a first time, so mistakes are inevitable. I'm sure the Emperor will understand and won't be too harsh on me."

Su Mo rolled his eyes.

Listening to your words is like listening to your words.

"Mr. Zhongli, I mean, is there anything we need to pay attention to when we go to Mondstadt? For example, what if there are assassins appearing along the way, or we get involved in a crisis, or what if the other party's gods are difficult to get along with?" Su Mo said with anticipation.

Although he has some understanding of Wendy's situation, he can't guarantee that something might go wrong.

So, Emperor, please give me a shield.

As if seeing Su Mo's intention, Zhongli smiled and said, "Young friend Su is still as humorous and witty as ever."

"As you said, you are representing Liyue on this trip. There is no way any assassin would kill an envoy from Liyue. Even if there is, with my current skills, it wouldn't be a big deal. As for the gods of Mondstadt..."

Zhongli fell into deep thought when he said this, and the unremarkable figure unconsciously appeared in his mind.

"Hmm... should be someone easy to get along with."

"Huh? What do you mean by 'should'? Hasn't Mr. Zhongli ever seen the gods of Mondstadt?" Su Mo asked in confusion.

It shouldn't be.

How could Zhongli have never seen Wendy?

If he had seen it before, then why did he sound uncertain?

Zhongli replied: "I have seen it."

When he said this, a flash of memory came into his eyes.

"Two thousand years ago, when the Wind God Barbatos first arrived in Liyue, the Geo Lord's first reaction was that his colleague was having trouble performing his duties and needed his help."

"So before Barbatos fell from the wind, the God of Rock was already prepared to welcome this neighboring god. He only needed to wait for him to speak, and then he would do his best."

"However, the God of Wind handed him a bottle of wine. The first words the two exchanged when they met were the God of Wind asking the God of Rock if he wanted to drink."

"The Rock God was somewhat frustrated by this. He couldn't understand why a god could be so carefree. To ignore his duty just to give a bottle of wine is absurd!"

"But even so, the Wind God continues to visit, wandering around Liyue Harbor and asking the Rock God all sorts of strange questions. The Wind God's curiosity is as boundless as the wine he drinks."

"Since then, the Seven Gods of that era have often gathered in Liyue. To this day, 'Emperor Geo' can still recall the taste of that wine."

"After that, the world kept changing, and everything he once knew gradually disappeared."

"The Seven Gods have been replaced again and again. Five of the seven at the party have passed away."

"After three thousand years of wind and frost, even the strongest rock can be worn away. And the wind never came to his side again."

Speaking of this, Zhongli's tone was a little heavy.

"Seasons change, and so many years have passed. Is that friend of mine still as carefree as he was then? Or perhaps even the freest wind has been worn down like a rock."

Su Mo fell silent upon hearing this. He had originally thought Zhongli had never met Wendy, but it turned out he was worried about his old friend.

"Then how can I find him if I go to Mond?" Su Mo asked.

"You don't have to worry about that. The recent dragon plague in Mondstadt seems a bit unusual. I think he should come forward to resolve it. You can naturally meet him then."

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Outside Liyue Port.

Su Mo looked at Ningguang who came to see him off, feeling somewhat helpless.

"Sister Ningguang, I've already said goodbye to you. Why are you still here to see me off?"

He had clearly said hello to Ningguang before leaving, but when he was about to leave, she came to see him off. This made Su Mo feel helpless.

Ningguang rolled her eyes at Su Mo after hearing what he said.

"You think I'm willing? I'm just worried that something might happen to you."

"By the way, are all the items ready this time?"

Su Mo nodded and said confidently: "Well, don't worry, I'm ready. You won't starve to death."

Ningguang was speechless.

"You're leading the team to Mondstadt this time, so you can't act as recklessly as before. You must always consider the overall situation. Of course, your own safety is paramount. Remember..."

Facing Ningguang's muttering.

Su Mo felt a little headache.

Why does it feel like I'm about to go on a long journey and my mother is constantly giving me advice before I leave?

Su Mo comforted her, "Alright, alright, Sister Ningguang, I know what you're talking about. I'm not a child anymore. I can take care of myself, so don't worry."

Seeing this, Ningguang said no more and gave one last instruction.

"Okay, be careful."

Su Mo nodded heavily.

"Ah."

After saying that, Su Mo turned around and got in the car.

"Wait a moment!"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Do you have your own secretary for this trip?" Ningguang asked.

"Secretary, do you still need this?" Su Mo was a little confused.

He usually does everything himself.

He doesn't need it.

Ningguang was speechless and looked back immediately.

"Bai Shi, Su Mo is going to Mond this time, so you should go with him as his personal secretary."

Bai Shi was stunned, and so was Su Mo.

"Lord Ningguang, have I done anything wrong? I'll change immediately, please don't chase me away."

Su Mo agreed, "Yes, Sister Ningguang, I can do it by myself. I don't need Bai Shi to go with me."

He is going to participate in various dangerous events to find the God of Wind, so what's the point of having a secretary following him?

Ningguang looked at Baishi with some displeasure.

"Are you dissatisfied with my arrangement?"

Bai Shi hurriedly denied it.

"In that case, you can follow me. Don't worry, I'm not trying to kick you out. You'll just be Su Mo's secretary temporarily. When we return to Liyue, you'll still be employed by the Qun Yu Pavilion."

Seeing this, Su Mo pulled Ningguang aside.

"Sister Xiyue, what's going on with you? I have other things to do. If you let Baishi follow me, isn't that monitoring me?" Su Mo said with a bitter face.

Ningguang slapped Su Mo on the head.

"Why are you hitting me?" Su Mo asked in confusion, covering his forehead.

Although it is normal for a sister to beat her brother, this happened in public. Doesn't he have any dignity?

Ningguang was a little displeased.

"Are you really stupid or just pretending to be stupid? What will happen to your official duties without Bai Shi? You're visiting Mondstadt on behalf of Liyue. If you're doing other things, will your official duties be ignored?"

Hearing this, Su Mo was stunned for a moment, but thought about it carefully.

Yup

This time he is the representative

I have to attend all the events myself. What if I have an emergency? I can't just use a shadow clone.

Thinking of this, Su Mo couldn't help but admire Ningguang.

"As expected of Sister Xiyue, you are so thoughtful."

At this time, a Qianyan Army captain reported.

"Lord Tianshuxing, the convoy is ready and can set off at any time."

Su Mo glanced at Ningguang.

Ningguang nodded slightly.

Su Mo immediately ordered: "Set off immediately!"

"Yes!"