Genshin Impact: I am the Great General of Liyue

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun let out an angry crane's cry towards the sky, stubbornly insisting on maintaining his dignity, and said, "Ha, you actually dare to address me as 'senior'. You Seven Star juniors have no 'seniority' in front of me at all."

Without showing any anger, Ningguang didn't even glance at Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun, and calmly stated something.

"This morning, I also dreamed of the Emperor."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun looked at Ning Guang with a puzzled expression and uttered a sound of "Hmm?"

"In my dream, I wanted to tell him that we, the Seven Stars, though mortals, are also bound by 'contracts.' Each generation of the Seven Stars leaves behind something worth inheriting. I also wanted to tell the Emperor that, under your guidance, the Seven Stars have strived to survive in the human world, building a network of contracts called 'trade.' But I said none of this. I simply looked at him until I woke up..."

Paimon looked at Ningguang, whose eyes were streaked with tears, and became worried.

Ying looked at Ningguang, who was feeling sad, and shared her thoughts.

"Actually, everyone's position is the same."

Seeing that Ying had spoken, True Lord Liuyun asked, "What is the meaning of 'the bystander sees most of the game'?"

"Once the guardian clashes with the object they are supposed to protect, things become very difficult to salvage."

Paimon nodded in agreement.

"Yes, that's a story that happened in Mondstadt... a story between the Four Winds and the people of the Anemo Archon. The Anemo Archon wanted to stop their conflict because he felt that conflict would only leave scars on both sides and would bring no benefit..."

Ying nodded.

"This is what I learned in the free city-state."

After listening, Keqing couldn't help but sigh, "The seven kingdoms of the mortal world, each has its own troubles."

The True Lord of Lishui Dieshan, who had remained silent until now, shook his head and said, "What you said is a very simple principle... but as immortals, we shouldn't let strangers who helped us laugh at us."

Seeing that the three True Lords were still unwilling to put aside their pride, Granny Ping, who was also an immortal, tried to persuade them.

“Alright, didn’t Ningguang just say, ‘Look closely at this city, look at everyone here’? I’ve tried that kind of observation… Why don’t you guys try it?”

Just then, Feng Yan, the Qianyan Army soldier standing next to Huiyuan, boldly stepped forward.

"Esteemed immortals, please forgive me for being unable to perform the full ceremony due to my armor."

The True Lord of Moon-Cut Sun turned to look at Feng Yan, suppressing his emotions, and asked in a relatively gentle manner, "And who are you?"

"I am Fengyan, the instructor of the Thousand Rocks Army. I have come here to express my gratitude to the immortals. I thought this battle would be my last, but it was thanks to the help of all the immortals that my team did not suffer heavy casualties. The immortals have shown great power. I am just an ordinary soldier, but I will definitely stand firm on the front line in the future and will not let down the kindness of the immortals."

After listening to his description, Xiao also turned to look at Feng Yan, who looked old but was still strong and healthy, and fell silent along with Xiao Yue Zhu Yang Zhen Jun.

Just then, a little girl ran over, breaking the silence.

"Huh? Why does everyone look so dejected? Didn't we just defeat a giant monster?!"

Grandma Ping, seeing the innocent child, said kindly, "Hehehe...aren't you scared? Little girl, it was so dangerous just now..."

The little girl answered without hesitation.

"Changchang isn't afraid, because we have the uncles from Ganyan Army, the powerful adults and older brothers and sisters with the Eye of God, and everyone in Liyue... everyone is here! When there's danger, everyone will protect Changchang. In our spare time, we'll make fun things and delicious food, and we'll make the harbor more and more beautiful!"

Changchang then looked at the somewhat shy Xiao and warmly invited, "Big brother over there, thank you for protecting Liyue Harbor! Come visit us next time at the Lantern Festival!"

Xiao was silent for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"...If I have time, I will definitely come."

Xiao instinctively thought of his karmic burdens and realized he couldn't get too close to mortals, lest they be implicated, and he considered refusing. But then he remembered the little gadget called "Negative State Purifier" that Huiyuan had given him, which hung on his waist. Looking at the lively little girl, a smile flashed across his face, and he agreed.

"Okay!"

The little girl jumped up and down happily.

Everyone present was touched to some extent by the little girl's liveliness and innocence.

Seeing this situation, Grandma Ping tried to persuade her again.

"Look, everyone, this is what this era looks like... The realm of the 'Contract' is still grateful to the immortals. But over the years, Liyue's problems, big and small, haven't always required the immortals' power to solve. The people we call mortals are fragile in blood, yet resilient. The 'Contract between the Gods and Liyue' has lasted over a thousand years; now it is the era of 'Liyue's Contract with Humanity.'"

The True Lord of Water and Mountain Strategist was very rational; he was the first to put aside his pride.

"Sigh... Look around, we're just standing here at the port, and we already feel a bit out of place... Don't you think so, Liu Yun?"

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun said arrogantly, "Why are you asking me? It's not like I led the way... to Liyue Harbor to interrogate you..."

The atmosphere among the immortals completely changed after the little girl arrived.

After a brief silence, Xiao spoke first.

"Let's go back."

Seeing Xiao suddenly leave, True Lord Xiaoyue Zhuyang turned his head and looked over, his feelings were very complicated.

"...The Great Sage Who Subdues Demons?"

Pretending not to hear what True Lord Xiaoyue Zhuyang said, Xiao left resolutely.

After seeing Xiao leave, Grandma Ping laughed at Xiao Yue Zhu Yang's strange expression.

Lishui Dieshan Zhenjun remained silent for a moment, then said, "...Hmm, I understand what the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons means. Liyue, which I haven't seen for so long, is indeed vastly different from what I remembered. I'm afraid that by the time I figure out the new contracts here... you humans will have created an even newer form in Liyue. Forget it. Better to return, better to return..."

After repeating "It's better to go back" twice, the True Lord of Water and Mountain flapped his wings and flew away.

Seeing this situation, the True Lord of the Moonlit Pavilion, who had led the charge to Liyue to demand an explanation, sighed and gave in.

"Very well, since all the immortals agree, I will no longer insist. But after the immortals depart, will the Seven Stars of Liyue be able to control everything? In my opinion, we still must be wary..."

Seeing the immortal still so proud and aloof at the last moment, Ningguang couldn't help but smile.