Genshin Impact: Reject Camera, Replace Traveler

Please tell me, what should I do if the Rock King Emperor calls him Lao Deng when I meet him for the first time?

Anyway, Paimon was terrified.

Shrinking beside Gu Chen, Paimeng felt a little panicked as he looked at the handsome, dignified, and graceful man.

This... the person that Gu Chen found should be the Emperor of Rock, right?

I wonder if this person is like Wendy, walking among mortals in the world.

But no matter what, it’s not nice to just call someone Lao Deng, right?

Not all gods are like Wendy, who seems easy to talk to or even easy to bully, right?

Paimeng was nervous and didn't dare to express his opinion for the time being.

Gu Chen sat down in the seat next to Zhongli in a familiar manner and motioned Paimeng to sit down as well.

Originally, Paimeng was hesitant to sit down, but at Gu Chen's suggestion, she stood on the seat further away because of her height.

In this way, all three of them were seated, facing the stage, around a table.

Zhongli seemed to react only at this time.

He put down the teacup and looked at Gu Chen beside him:

"Oh, it turns out to be a strange friend.

Do you two want to share a seat with me? Please help yourself.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Zhongli, a layman who is currently serving as a guest official in the Hall of Rebirth. I wonder if you two friends..."

Gu Chen couldn't help it and interrupted with a frown:

"Hey Zhongli, now that it's come to this, there's no need for us to resort to such tactical tactics, right? Wouldn't it be better to be more direct?"

Zhongli seemed to think for a moment:

"Hmm... that makes sense, it's not unreasonable."

After thinking about it, his temperament became amiable:

“Gu Chen, Paimeng, I won’t hide it from you.

As early as when you first entered Liyue, I learned about you from the Wind God."

After hearing this, Paimeng also understood that Zhongli was implicitly acknowledging his identity as the Geo King.

She also had some unexpected things:

"Eh? Wendy...did she say hello in advance?"

Gu Chen felt a headache and stroked his forehead with his hand:

"Sure enough, Wendy told you in advance.

"Is it possible that everything I did in Liyue escaped your notice?"

Zhongli shook his head slightly:

"Not really, I'm not as strong as you think.

I learned about the affairs of Qingce Manor from True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng.

I learned about the remains of Guizhong from the report of Tianquanxing."

At this point, Zhongli said solemnly:

"Gu Chen, you first solved the problem of the remaining demons in Qingce Village and saved the entire village.

He also rescued the child Shen He.

Earlier, he also purified the karma of Xiao.

To the immortals, you have done a great favor.

As the ancestor of Liyue's immortals, I am very grateful.

Later, you stopped the doctor's conspiracy and protected Guizhong's remains.

Guizhong is one of my most important old friends. I thank you from the bottom of my heart, both publicly and privately."

Speaking of this, Zhongli seemed to recall many past events.

He sighed, his expression distant:

“I never expected that the doctor would be so bold.

It would have been bad enough if he coveted the remnants of the demon god in Qingce Manor, but he even dared to covet Guizhong's power.

What I didn't expect was that he not only found the cave where the immortals and I sealed our remains, but also found a way to deceive the divine power I placed there, and even found a way to break through the five-color seal silently.

Really underestimate him.

If it weren't for you, letting the doctor steal Guizhong's remains, or letting the demonic power in Guizhong's body explode, the consequences would be unimaginable.

So, I am extremely fortunate and extremely grateful to you.”

Looking at Zhongli's absolutely sincere and honest eyes, Gu Chen felt a little choked up:

"So, this is why you asked me to be the Gou Chen star?"

Zhongli smiled kindly:

“That’s just one aspect of it.”

Gu Chen was not polite and continued to ask:

"What about other aspects?"

Zhongli's tone became more serious:

“After these two incidents, I realized one fact.

Even the mighty power of gods is insufficient in the face of the unpredictable fate.

But you are different.

Gu Chen, you are a traveler from another world, and you have many magical qualities.

Fate favors you and favours you, but also sets many tests for you.

Many things that should not happen will happen one after another, and you may encounter these things.

Given your personality, you will definitely take care of these things, and you also have the ability to change them.

That’s what I like about you.”

These words are very meaningful.

Paimeng, who was standing next to him, was confused. She couldn't figure out what fate and other things were.

However, Gu Chen understood and was clear-headed.

Zhongli's words translate to:

Your origins are mysterious and your powers are extraordinary, so you may encounter special events beyond the original plot.

I may not be able to react to these things, and I need your help if necessary.

From this we can see that Zhongli is definitely not simple, maybe even simpler than Venti.

Did Zhongli know about the plot? Did he know that this world might be a game? Did he know that this world was connected to that game?

I don't know if he knows.

However, it is enough for Zhongli to know that this world has a predetermined destiny.

At least, Gu Chen could understand what he meant.

Thinking of this, Gu Chen felt a little conflicted:

"Zhongli, are you treating me... as a firefighter?"

Zhongli smiled and shook his head:

“That’s not right.

To be precise, I see you as...the corrector of fate.

Some unexpected fate requires your help to resolve.

Some fate that is expected but makes you feel dissatisfied and uncomfortable can be changed as long as you are willing.

I know you don't want to be just a witness, you also want to be a changer.

Therefore, I gave you the position of Gou Chen Star, placing you above the seven stars of Liyue.

This way, if you encounter any problems in Liyue in the future, or want to change anything, it will be convenient for you."

Gu Chen's mood now is not only tangled, but also complicated.

Looking at Zhongli with great complexity, he said:

"Wendy, this guy even told you this?"

Zhongli smiled but said nothing.

Sitting in his seat, Gu Chen calmed down and thought carefully.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that competing with these old guys in calculations would be humiliating.

Anyway, he quite liked the high position of Gou Chen Star, which did satisfy his vanity to a certain extent.

Or, just accept it completely?

Wait, don't be impatient, there are still some things that need to be clarified.

Then, Gu Chen looked at Zhongli solemnly again:

"The position of Gou Chenxing is high and powerful, but it doesn't require so much heavy responsibility. I really like it.

If this is your way of thanking me and giving me a reward, I will accept it.

But, Zhongli, this is just a temporary solution for you to tie me to Liyue, right?

Do others know that you are so cunning and calculating? "