Genshin Impact: I am the Great General of Liyue

Chapter 254 The Young Grandma Ping

Upon hearing Ningguang say those words, Huiyuan immediately understood.

(A message in a dream... Could it be that Zhongli sent Ningguang a message in her dream? Why would he give me the remains of an immortal...? Could it be...?)

"I understand. I'll accept this. I guarantee I'll handle things perfectly."

After storing the large box containing the jewels and remains into the Eye of God's space, Huiyuan said goodbye to Ningguang and left with Mimi.

So what was Zhongli's purpose in handing these remains over to Huiyuan?

Huiyuan couldn't think of any other possibility besides that answer.

"(Resurrecting 'Yixiao Daotian Zhenjun'? Zhongli has really given me a big task... I should probably talk to him first.)"

After leaving Yuehai Pavilion, Huiyuan headed to the place where Zhongli was most likely to appear at that moment.

Heyu Teahouse, or perhaps "Three Bowls and You're Done"...

Sure enough, after arriving at the "Heyu Tea House" located on Feiyunpo, Huiyuan saw a familiar person.

"Zhongli."

"Yuanbao, it's you. You've come at the perfect time. I just made some tea, would you like to try some?"

"Yuan...Yuanbao...? Zhongli, why do you call me that..."

"Haha, it was just a sudden thought, I wanted to use something more intimate. Yuanbao, Yuanbao... they sound like treasures like gold, which fits the recent festive atmosphere. Yuan (缘) from fate and Yuan (元) from vitality... interesting..."

Seeing Zhongli's smiling face, Huiyuan sat down and took a sip of tea.

As her body gradually warmed up, Huiyuan pursed her lips and said, "Yuanbao it is, whatever makes you happy. By the way, where's Guizhong? Why isn't she with you?"

"She went to handle some business with the head of the hall, so she probably won't make it in time for the festival. Oh, and here's a red envelope..."

As he spoke, Zhongli pulled a large red bag out of his pocket.

Upon seeing this, Huiyuan's eyes lit up. She quickly snatched the red envelope and then returned to her seat as if nothing had happened.

"May the boss be generous, in good health, and have everything go smoothly! Hehe..."

Seeing Huiyuan's energy, Zhongli started a conversation.

"how?"

Upon hearing those two words, Huiyuan was stunned.

"How about what?"

Seeing that Huiyuan did not understand his meaning, Zhongli smiled slightly.

"Never mind... Oh, by the way, Aunt Ping asked me to give you a message."

Zhongli started talking about riddles on his own, then changed the subject on his own, leaving Huiyuan completely bewildered.

What do you mean, "how about"? Explain that clearly first!

However... upon hearing the name "Aunt Ping," Huiyuan was reminded of someone.

Ge Chenlang City True Lord, Granny Ping. Because of Gui Zhong's resurrection, she has transformed into her younger self.

I wonder how she's doing now...

Before Huiyuan could say anything, Zhongli relayed the message.

"She said, 'The festival is approaching; if you have free time, you are welcome to visit my home.'"

Hearing Zhongli imitate Aunt Ping's tone, Huiyuan was speechless.

When did Zhongli become so mischievous? Did something happy happen to make you so cheerful?

After finishing his tea, Huiyuan stood up.

"(It seems Zhongli doesn't want to state his request directly... then let's go see Aunt Ping.)"

After bidding farewell to Zhongli, Huiyuan returned to Yujingtai.

Perhaps because her goal was to find Aunt Ping, Huiyuan focused her attention on the gossip of the people around her.

It had been a long time since I had used my divine sense to eavesdrop on rumors, and this time I actually heard some novel topics.

There's a rumor that goes, "Did you know? There are immortals living on the Jade Capital Terrace!"

A gossipmonger overheard: "Really? Immortals actually live in a place like Jade Capital Terrace, a place only the wealthy can afford... Could it be arranged by the Seven Stars?"

Another rumor circulated: "A miraculous elixir has recently appeared on the black market! A pill that reverses aging! An old man from Yujingtai took this pill and was rejuvenated!"

These rumors are truly bizarre, but their origins are quite predictable.

It's probably because Grandma Ping suddenly became Aunt Ping that she attracted some people's attention.

It's just a rumor, nothing more.

Upon reaching the Jade Capital Terrace, Huiyuan found the person she was looking for.

There sat a beautiful woman with hair as clear as water, holding a cup of tea, admiring the glass lilies and the disciples practicing martial arts beside her.

Aunt Ping's hair was braided into plaits and coiled on her head, resembling intertwined streams, which captivated Huiyuan.

"Aping."

After Huiyuan subconsciously uttered that title, Ge Chenlang City True Lord and Aunt Ping looked over.

"It's you, haha, come and sit down. Yao Yao—come over and say hello to your sister Yuan."

Aunt Ping waved her hand, and a little girl with two big bells on her head and braids tied in the same bow style as Xiangling's, put away her spear and skipped over.

"Welcome—Hello, Sister Yuan!"

Looking at Yao Yao, whose hair was the color of withered bamboo leaves but whose strands were soft, delicate and full of vitality, Huiyuan couldn't help but pat her head.

Who wouldn't love to pet a little sister who's as cute as a bunny?

"Yaoyao is so good, here's a gift for you."

Huiyuan handed a large red envelope containing 100,000 Mora to Yaoyao.

Yao Yao knew that she couldn't refuse a gift from an elder, so she hesitated for a moment before accepting the red envelope.

"Thank you sister!"

"Hmph... Yao Yao, do you recognize which True Lord I am?"

"Hehe... Of course! Although I only met you once in Aunt Liuyun's Cave, Yao Yao remembers you. You are Rao Luan Tianzhenjun, right? Although your appearance is different, the feeling you give off is the same, both of you are very warm."

"Oh my, this girl is so sweet... I feel like my teeth are going to fall out. I can't take it, you go practice your martial arts first."

Hearing Yao Yao's voice, Hui Yuan's heart almost melted.

Thank goodness! As an otaku who has read countless beautiful girls' stories, I can withstand this bit of cuteness...

After sitting down, Huiyuan looked at Aunt Ping.

"Long time no see, you seem younger..."

"Hahaha, you're joking... I've always been this young. Here, have some tea first."

After thanking him, Huiyuan accepted the tea and took a small sip.

"Sweet...good tea!"

After praising her, Huiyuan looked at Yaoyao, who was waving a gun and swaying unsteadily, and murmured curiously.

"...Yao Yao is so small, why not get her a spear that fits her size? And these two big bells...aren't they tiring to wear on her head?"

Seeing Huiyuan's curiosity, Aunt Ping patiently explained.

"Right now, Yao Yao isn't practicing marksmanship, but rather her physical development. Once her physical fitness is perfected, she'll be close to reaching physical maturity. At that point, her marksmanship will grow and integrate along with her body."

"I see. So... are those big bells for weight-bearing? For long-term endurance training?"