Genshin Impact: I am the Great General of Liyue

After hearing Qi Qi's sleep-talking, Bai Shu reluctantly agreed to the young master's cooperation. At this moment, Hui Yuan realized that Bai Shu and Chang Sheng were unaware of his relationship with Zhong Li and the others, so he spoke up.

“Mr. Baishu, actually I am friends with them. Why don’t you... just agree to the young master’s request?”

Upon hearing Huiyuan's words, Baizhu, who had originally planned to agree to cooperate with the young master, now had even less reason to refuse this unlimited supply of coconut milk.

Despite this, Bai Shu still looked down on the Fools and thus offered a very cunning price.

"Thank you very much, 'Young Master'. I wish us a pleasant cooperation in the future. I'll also give you a discount on the 'Eternal Fragrance,' it'll be 2.99 million."

Upon hearing the price, Paimon triggered his passive skill "Complaint".

"What's the difference between three million and two million nine hundred and ninety thousand?!"

Zhongli, who was standing nearby, heard Paimon's complaints and triggered his passive skill "Analysis".

"Hmm... two million nine hundred and ninety thousand... It doesn't sound like much at first glance, but rationally speaking, it is indeed ten thousand less than three million. Alright, now that everything is resolved, we should head back to Yujingtai. Mr. 'Young Master,' Boss Baishu, until we meet again."

After everyone left, the young master arrived at the gate of Bubulu.

"What an interesting group of people, I haven't laughed like this in a long time."

D'Artagnan looked toward a secluded, dark place and spoke to the air.

"Before I came here...did you 'hear' anything?"

From that shadowy spot emerged a woman from the Fools' Clan. She was none other than Miss Catherine, a receptionist from the "Northern Bank."

"Yes, 'Young Master.' They mentioned that the 'Golden House' was taken by the Seven Stars..."

After Catherine finished recounting the information, the young master gradually became excited.

"I see, I see. Ha, Ningguang, and Qixing. What could you possibly be hiding in the Golden House... besides the 'Ancestor's Manifestation'? I'm sorry, Miss Ying. But I warned you long ago, remember the ancient Liyue proverb: 'Walls have ears.'"

Tadalia is a friend of Ying, but as an executive officer known as "Prince," he is Ying's enemy.

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On the other side, the group that arrived at Yujingtai placed the "Fragrance of Immortality" in its place.

"Alright, now that the helpers have been hired and the incense for immortality has been prepared, we're not far from finishing the preparations for the ceremony."

"Phew—finally..."

Upon hearing Zhongli's words, Paimon felt all his fatigue vanish.

Tell me, which child wouldn't feel happy, excited, and relieved when there's only one word left to write in their homework?

"How was it, traveler? What did you gain from this journey to bid farewell to the Rock God?"

After Zhongli asked the question, Ying thought for a moment and replied, "It was truly a strange and wonderful journey."

"Strange?"

Zhongli expressed his confusion.

"I don't know whether to say I experienced the life of the rich or the struggles of the poor?"

After Ying gave this answer, Zhongli understood.

Ying is currently unaware of the meaning of her journey, nor does she understand why she is doing these things.

A fog of confusion lingers in my heart. Only by moving forward and achieving my goal: "To reunite with my brother." Regardless of whether the direction is right or wrong, only by taking action can I see him again.

Zhongli had several opinions about Ying in her heart.

Zhongli chuckled a few times, using a double entendre, and said, "Hahaha, which answer is it? The questions of a journey are always so complex. Let the traveler savor the experience for themselves. By the way, as payment for helping organize the 'Sending Off the Immortals Ceremony,' I've decided—"

Zhongli paused deliberately for a moment after saying "I've decided," and then spoke in a somewhat mysterious tone.

"--dinner."

Upon hearing the words "treat me to a meal," Ying's worldview seemed to collapse. She looked at Zhongli, who seemed impossible to say those two words, yet he still uttered them.

"Zhongli...is treating us?"

Paimon was completely stunned.

"My God."

Ying's thoughts seemed to soar into the universe, so awestruck by its vastness that she was speechless.

Our little Paimon, whose brain wasn't particularly bright to begin with, was a bit overwhelmed by Zhongli's words and couldn't quite process the information.

Seeing Ying and Paimon cheering as they hadn't expected, Zhongli hesitated for a moment, then realized the reason.

"Hmm? Oh, don't worry. This time, I'll remember to bring money. Tonight, I'll take you to visit the famous old wine shops in the port."

Paimon's little brain couldn't process all the information from before. But just as Zhongli said something she didn't recognize, her brain seemed to have been reset, and her CUP returned to normal temperature.

"Gangkou Laojiao? The kind used for drinking?"

"That's right. We'll meet at 'Three Bowls Before Crossing the Harbour' near the pier. See you there!"

The saying "three bowls and you can't cross the harbor" actually refers to the storyteller Zhongli frequented, the place where Tian Tiezui told stories.

Not only is the scenery beautiful, but you can also see orderly pedestrians and merchants engaged in trade. Sitting in this spot, it's as if you can witness the 3,700-year history of Liyue, with the crowds constantly changing and the merchants evolving.

Zhongli saw even more. He saw when Granny Ashan's master was still alive. He saw the stone boss's family's generations-long faith in the rock god. He saw the storyteller on the stage, Tian Tiezui, who had been taken in as an apprentice by his master since childhood and could now write his own stories to tell on stage.

The people of Liyue have come and gone, and their culture has been passed down through generations. Even the Emperor has changed his appearance countless times over the years. But one thing remains unchanged: his faith in the Geo Archon.

As evening fell, the setting sun bathed Liyue Harbor in a crimson glow. The night watchman reminded people to be vigilant against fire, using small candles as a warning.

The night watchman's cries have gradually diminished in recent years. This is because technological advancements have brought clocks and elemental lamps, which are virtually impossible to cause fires.

Ying and Paimon arrived at Sanwanbuguogang as promised, and Huiyuan also rushed over.

"Yes, you've arrived. No need to order, I've already ordered."

Upon seeing the newcomers, Zhongli gestured for everyone to sit down.

"This 'Three Bowls and You're Out of the Port' tavern is nothing like the taverns in Mondstadt. Here, the owner will refuse 'unrefined' things like fruit juice."

Upon hearing this, Yingmei was excited, thinking that she would finally be able to drink alcohol without having to worry about not being able to because she looked like a young girl but had actually lived for hundreds of years.

"So this time, I'm finally getting to be bought a drink?!"