In Genshin Impact: I accidentally ruined the Seven Gods

The Hall of Rebirth, in Zhongli's secluded courtyard.

After the farce of "Shiraki passing the imperial examination," Shiraki lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

Seeing Bai Mu deep in thought, Zhong Li did not interrupt him.

Long ago, when Bai Mu first transmigrated to this world, he considered the creation myth of the four elements—earth, wind, water, and fire—from his previous life. For this reason, he even specially requested a Geo-elemental Eye for Zhong Li.

In this life, Bai Mu is a dragon, and he already possesses some control over the three elements of water, fire, and wind. Especially the water element; as a dragon, his control over the water element is unparalleled by most other creatures in this world.

However, after thousands of years of research, Bai Mu also discovered a problem: apart from the element of water, his understanding of the other three elements was not very deep. Furthermore, Bai Mu's research revealed that if creation were to take place, in addition to these four indispensable elements, it seemed that something else was needed as a foundation.

So Bai Mu posed this question to Zhong Li.

Upon learning of Bai Mu's idea, Zhong Li appeared somewhat surprised. He had never heard of such a novel concept before, which piqued his interest. After a brief moment of thought, Zhong Li realized that the world did indeed seem to be composed of the four fundamental elements of "earth, wind, water, and fire," as Bai Mu had described. As for the foundation, Zhong Li pondered for a moment, then turned his gaze towards the northwest of Liyue Harbor.

"I might have some ideas about the cornerstone you mentioned," Zhongli said slowly.

Following Zhongli's gaze, Bai Mu only saw the walls of the Rebirth Hall courtyard. Without thinking much, Bai Mu asked directly, "Why are you looking over there? Is there something I need over there?"

"That's right. To the west of Liyue, there is a country called Sumeru."

"I know that."

Before Zhongli could finish speaking, Baimu interrupted him. At first, Baimu didn't know that Zhongli was looking at Xumi, because in this courtyard, apart from one door, the other three sides were all walls, and Baimu couldn't tell east from west.

When Zhongli uttered the words "west" and "Sumeru," Bai Mu instantly understood what Zhongli meant.

In Sumeru, there is only one thing that can be considered the cornerstone of the world.

"Are you suggesting I go to Sumeru and steal the World Tree? Although I am strong enough, and the Great Tree King in Sumeru should only have one breath left, and that little grass god has almost no fighting power, wouldn't taking the World Tree attract the attention of the heavens if I really did that?"

Upon hearing Bai Mu's words, Zhong Li's face revealed an expression of "I knew it."

"You really do know a lot."

"Don't treat me like an ordinary person from another world. Although I don't know the details of this world, I do know the general plot and the trajectory of fate."

Bai Mu said to Zhong Li.

He abruptly interrupted Zhongli, who was about to blurt out "the general plot," and said "the trajectory of fate." He was afraid that if Zhongli heard the word "plot," she would think that this world was actually a fictional novel, which might exacerbate her wear and tear.

Seeing that Bai Mu was reluctant to talk more, Zhong Li didn't press him further. However, Zhong Li reassessed Bai Mu's strength in his mind.

"You still haven't answered me whether you're going to steal the World Tree or not," Bai Mu said, looking at Zhong Li who seemed lost in thought.

"From a purely rational perspective, we don't need to seize the World Tree; of course, having the World Tree would be better."

Then, Zhongli explained to Baimu, "Since you have some understanding of this world, you should know that the World Tree is the foundation of this world."

Bai Mu nodded, agreeing with what Zhong Li said, but he always felt that there was something strange about what Zhong Li said, but he just couldn't put his finger on it.

"Since the world you want to create lacks a foundation, you can go to Sumeru and refer to the structure of the World Tree to build your own world."

Bai Mu pondered Zhong Li's suggestion and then felt that Zhong Li's idea was quite feasible. After discussing some details with Zhong Li, he decided to take his leave.

Bai Mu planned to find a restaurant in Liyue Harbor to have a meal before it got dark, and then find a place to stay in Liyue Harbor.

Because of Bai Mu's memories, his main consciousness and personality have always been those of his previous life. The memories of this life and this body are like a movie to him, except that he can freely browse through these memories.

Therefore, Bai Mu was still rather shy. He had only just met Hu Tao today, and they didn't even really know each other, so he naturally felt awkward about staying in her ancestral hall. As for Zhong Li's room, it was best not to mention the two grown men.

Just as Bai Mu reached the door, he pulled his foot back. He looked at Zhong Li and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Zhong Li, could I borrow something from you?"

"Hmm? Please feel free to speak. However, I don't have any Mora on me. If you really need to buy something, you can put the bill in my name. I believe most of the merchants in Liyue Harbor recognize me."

"No, it's not."

Bai Mu quickly waved his hand, indicating that he wasn't borrowing Mora. Although he didn't have Mora now, Bai Mu was also unwilling to do the bookkeeping that Zhong Li mentioned. Zhong Li, this social outcast, was probably already ruining the entire Wangsheng Hall. If Bai Mu were added to the mix, Hu Tao would probably have to rent it out.

Although Bai Mu refused Zhong Li's offer to help with bookkeeping, he became increasingly embarrassed.

Yeah, um... could I borrow your heart, oh no, the 'heart of God', to play with? Ah, no, to study it.

"Ok?"

"Anyway, you're going to hand it over to the Ice God eventually, so why don't you let me study it first before that happens?"

"You actually know this?!"

Zhongli said, slightly shocked.

"No, that's not true. I only know that you will give her the Heart of God, but I don't know the specific details of your contract."

Zhongli remained silent, looking at Baimu with some suspicion. This thing already knew about the contract, yet it was still telling him it didn't know its contents. Zhongli thought, "Whatever makes you happy."

But then, Zhongli still entrusted his "Heart of God" to Baimu, and before Baimu left, he instructed him:

"Be careful when you're studying it. If you go all out, this Heart of God might shatter."

Bai Mu waved his hand to indicate that he understood, and then left Zhongli's villa.

Before leaving, he also took the Eye of God that Zhongli had placed on his waist and put it on his own waist.

When Bai Mu arrived at the entrance of the Rebirth Hall, he didn't see Hu Tao. He guessed that Hu Tao had gone out to find business. After all, the Rebirth Hall was supporting a social outcast.

After asking the waiter at the door for directions to Xinyue Pavilion, Bai Mu headed straight for it.