Genshin Impact: I am the Great General of Liyue

Upon hearing Paimon's question, Zhongli quickly patted his pocket, and then sweat broke out on the back of his hand.

"I think... I forgot to bring it."

"I knew it!"

Gui Zhong looked at Morax, the god of wealth, who had no money, and couldn't help but laugh.

(Haha... I didn't know... you had such a reckless side.)

However, Zhongli didn't panic for long before he came up with a way out.

"Put it on the account of the Rebirth Hall."

Put the debt in the Hall of Rebirth. Although I'll definitely be criticized by Hall Master Hu when I get back, it's better than losing face in front of Gui Zhong.

However, it seems like I've already lost all face.

Sigh, Hu Tao really has it tough. She approved three days off for Zhong Li, and as a result, she received a strange bill.

Incidentally, when Hu Tao received the bill later, she held the bill in her hand and secretly vowed in her heart: "I must personally handle the funeral of Zhongli Keqing. It doesn't mean anything, I just want to show my respect."

With everyone full and satisfied, the next step was...

"I'm so sleepy, I want to go to sleep..."

Ying looked at Paimon, who was already sleepy after eating ten bowls of rice, and felt quite helpless.

Seeing this, Zhongli said, "In that case, why don't you stay at the Rebirth Hall for the night? The hall is quite quiet lately, with many empty rooms. Hall Master Hu shouldn't mind."

Upon hearing Zhongli's words, Little Paimon instantly woke up and quickly hid behind Ying.

"Haha, I think I'll pass."

(The thought that the Hall of Rebirth is a place for funerals reminds me of the ghostly little girl, Xiao Ming, from the Wangshu Inn. Ugh... how scary.)

Seeing Paimon's evasive expression, Ying put her hands on her hips and said helplessly, "No, Paimon and I have other plans."

Seeing that Paimon was unwilling, Zhongli did not force him. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he left with Guizhong.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Huiyuan secretly made a vow: "Family reunion is wonderful. I must bring back the Dragon King Ruotu, the Yaksha clan, and Yixiaodaotian for the New Year. However, I should improve my strength first before taking any action."

No sooner had he made the vow than Paimon's voice appeared in his ears again.

"Sister Lingling, can we go on an adventure together tomorrow?"

Huiyuan was taken aback and turned to look over.

"What's wrong? Oh, I know, you're inviting me to do adventurer quests together, right? Of course."

After Paimon's "Yay!", the next day had already arrived...

Paimon patted his little belly contentedly, very happy.

"Wow, I've been eating so many delicious things on my recent trip! Eating good food always washes away all the fatigue from traveling!"

Looking at little Paimon like this, Ying couldn't help but curiously poke its belly and ask, "Hmm... if it gets fat, will little Paimon be unable to fly?"

Paimon shook his head in denial, then puffed out his chest, replying with obvious pride, "Hmph, no way! I'm the type who can't gain weight! So I want to eat even more delicious food!"

Upon hearing this, Ying let out a distressed "Hmm..."

"Eating without gaining weight. From an emergency food perspective, this is substandard, isn't it?"

"Hey—do you have any other qualified emergency food supplies outside?"

As the two were playing and joking around, Huiyuan's voice came from ahead.

"Yingmei, Paimon, this path doesn't seem to be working!"

Upon hearing this, the two stepped forward and saw a Thousand Rock Army soldier blocking their way.

Paimon asked, puzzled, "What's wrong? Is there any danger ahead?"

Seeing Paimon ask a question, Qianyanjun patiently explained.

"Yes. Headquarters has received multiple sighting reports of some ancient ruins guards that shouldn't be there, wandering around in areas they shouldn't be in. The instructor sent people to investigate the origin of these ancient machines and found that they seemed to have suddenly emerged from a ruin."

Paimon then asked, "Who woke them up?"

"I don't know, we have too little information. Besides, the ruins are eerie, and we can hear cracking sounds coming from inside..."

Paimon and Ying were clearly frightened upon hearing Qianyanjun's description.

"We are not allowed to enter for exploration until headquarters issues approval. In short, the best strategy at present is to increase patrols and avoid affecting the general public."

Seeing Qianyan Jun's answer, Ying nodded and affirmed, "Indeed, caution is the best policy."

Seeing that the other party didn't seem to be an imposter from the Thousand Rock Army, Huiyuan also took out his identification and said, "We can help. This traveler is super strong, don't worry."

Qianyan Jun initially wanted to refuse, but after seeing clearly what Huiyuan was holding, he agreed.

“I understand. General Dawn, I saw some footprints of the ruins' guardians on the hillside earlier, but I was too busy warning the passersby to investigate…”

Seeing that the other party agreed, Paimon patted his chest confidently and said, "Hmm, shall we start the investigation from this lead? Leave it to us!"

"Steadfast cliffs, unyielding peaks," I salute you, traveler. I will reunite with you after this patrol is complete.

After performing the Qianyan salute, Qianyan Jun left.

After Qianyan Jun left, the group proceeded to investigate the path he had pointed out.

As Paimon walked, he spotted a very conspicuous footprint.

"Wow, what huge footprints! Is this the clue that person mentioned earlier?"

Because the entire footprint was larger than a Paimon, and because of the weight of the ruins guardian, even the rock was left with obvious dents, making the investigation very easy.

"There are footprints here too. It seems there are indeed Ruin Guardians active nearby... The footprints extend this way... Hey! I think I see a Ruin Guardian over there!"

Paimon pointed in a direction, and Ying and Huiyuan went over and woke up the sleeping ruins guard.

Huiyuan originally intended to use rocks to suppress it, but when she reached out her hand and there was no response, she realized that her elemental power had not yet recovered.

Scratching his head awkwardly, Huiyuan stepped back behind Ying and stood with Paimon.

"Ahem... I just revived Gui Zhong recently, so I can't seem to use my elemental power. I'll deal damage from behind, Ying, you hold on."

Paimon looked at Huiyuan, who was just as cowardly as he was, and gave her an expression that said, "So you have this side to you too."

But the next second, when Huiyuan pulled out two AK47s, Paimon's smile vanished.

(Huh? Why are there two weapons? Are they for me? They're so big, I probably can't lift them...)

Paimon's hands were trembling with nervousness.

But Huiyuan didn't hand her the gun; instead, he took a gun in each hand and fired directly at the guardian's large eyes.