Transmigrating to the world of Genshin Impact and becoming a big shot.

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Linnie and Linette explained the misunderstanding with Ying and recounted their childhood experiences.

"I'm sorry... I still can't accept it. Whether it's you or the boy, he said a lot to me. I only helped you because you helped me at the dock. Also, I promised him a condition."

Ying's tone was very cold as she shook her head and said.

“It’s okay, I understand you. I just wanted to tell you what I wanted to say, hoping to let you know that even though we are in the House of Hearths, we are still doing the right thing.”

Linni knew that her mistake had angered Ying. Despite saying so much and trying to make amends, it seemed that no one had the authority to intervene.

"See you."

Ying responded and turned to leave.

Paimon looked at Linnie with a sympathetic gaze, then at Ying, said goodbye, and left with Ying.

"If you need anything, feel free to come to me anytime. I will help you in Linni's name."

Linni clenched her fist and looked at Ying's back as she spoke.

After leaving the cinema, they arrived at the spacious and bright ticket hall.

"Ying, where are we going next? Also, what conditions did you and that eighth seat Fatui executive agree to?"

Paimon looked around to make sure no one was nearby, and finally couldn't help but ask.

"Hmm... I'll just wander around for a bit and see if there's anything interesting. As for that guy, he said he'd come find me again."

Ying took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and then answered.

"Ying, I think we should stay away from that executive officer. I have a feeling something's off about him, like he's hiding some kind of secret."

Paimon's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. She always felt that the executive officer had a sinister aura, especially when she recalled the cold smile emanating from him, which sent chills down her spine. So Paimon hugged herself tightly and said somewhat fearfully.

"Oh, Paimon's such a coward?"

However, Ying didn't seem to care about Paimon's worries, and instead laughed and joked.

"No way! I'm not a coward at all!"

Paimon immediately became anxious and quickly retorted.

To prove his bravery, Paimon even straightened his back, put his hands on his hips, and struck a confident pose.

However, her feigned composure was so adorable that Ying couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Hmph, you wicked Ying! You actually dared to mock me!"

Seeing this, Paimon blushed with embarrassment, glared at Ying angrily, and muttered something under his breath.

However, despite saying that, she knew in her heart that Ying was just joking with her and didn't mean any harm.

"Hey—wait a minute, I've finally found you guys. How come you disappeared as soon as the trial ended?"

Navia waved her hand and called to Ying, who was walking out.

"This isn't over yet. I feel like we're very close to the truth behind the serial disappearances of teenage girls, right?"

Navia looked at the heartbroken Ying in front of her and said.

"Um... excuse me, Navia..."

Ying scratched her head and stammered.

"Hmm? What's wrong, my dear partner!"

Navia looked at Ying with a puzzled expression and asked.

"I was only defending Linnie, not investigating the serial disappearances of girls."

Ying explained, somewhat embarrassed.

"Besides, can we really solve this kind of unsolved case from ten years ago? Moreover, with new clues, won't the people under the Water God follow the trail to solve it?"

Paimon nodded in agreement.

"Ah, is that so... Well... I'm a little surprised to hear you say that, but then again, you're just travelers who have only recently arrived in Fontaine... I'm sorry, travelers, I shouldn't have taken the liberty of making such a decision."

Navia was a little disappointed, but she understood and apologized with a smile.

"Navia, don't say that!"

Paimon looked a little guilty and said.

"Alright, I had a lot of fun investigating with you guys. Well, never mind, you must be very tired. How about we go have a farewell dinner?"

Navia said regretfully.

"Sigh, does it have to be this formal? It seems you really take our relationship seriously."

Paimon, who couldn't resist the mention of food, looked at Navia and said, his eyes sparkling.

Ying rolled her eyes at this.

"It's just a meal, it shouldn't take up too much of your time."

Navia steadied herself and said.

"Since you've said that, let's go eat."

Ying looked at Paimon and shook her head helplessly.

"In the end, it was that executive officer who produced the final and most compelling evidence. It seems he definitely knows a lot. When I saw him in the lobby earlier, I felt something was off about him. So he's an executive officer. He must know something. I have to go and ask him, even if it costs me!"

Watching Ying's departing figure, Navia muttered to herself.

"Hey, Navia, hurry up!"

Paimon turned around and looked at Navia, who was still thinking, and called out.

"Oh, here it comes."

Navia responded and went with her attendants.

"By the way, Navia, where should we eat?"

Paimon said curiously, after all, it was their first time here and they had never explored the area like this before.

"Haha, let's go back to Fontainebleau first, then head to the Grand Hotel De Bottom together! We'll be just in time for dinner."

Navia said excitedly.

"Alright, let's have a farewell dinner!"

Upon hearing this, Paimon jumped up with joy.

Fontaine-Mauman Palace Lounge...

"So you're saying that this water is the key to the prophecy."

Funina looked at Zhao Chuan with a puzzled expression.

“That’s right, Lord Water God, you can think about it carefully. I have time.”

Zhao Chuan said while eating cake.

"Ding, host, mission complete. Successfully 'attracted Funina's attention.' Reward: Funina's favorability increased by 10, and points increased by 3,000."

"Select the task to start, guide Funina in the direction so she can find it herself, reward points are increased by 2,000, and Mora by 1,000."

Remind her to stay away from the truth, that someone will take care of it, and reward her with a cultivation technique, the beginner level of Ink Thunder Technique.

Join Funina in uncovering the truth. Reward: 5,000 points; Funina's favorability increases by 30.

The system appeared, and Zhao Chuan was no longer surprised by it. He looked at Funina and then at the blue panel.

"It seems this won't be so easy. System, I choose option three."

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Chuan spoke to the system.

"Okay, host, mission accepted. Be careful."

The system disappeared after it finished speaking, and Zhao Chuan turned his attention back to Fu Ningna.

At this moment, Funina was still thinking. Looking at the boy in front of her, she felt much more at ease for some reason.

“Zhao…Zhao Chuan, tell me, why did you help me? We’re complete strangers.”

"I'm a little nervous," said Funina.

"This one! I'm also here for training. My power has reached a bottleneck, and fate has told me that I can find the answer here."

Zhao Chuan couldn't very well say it was arranged by the system, so he lied and said...

"Is that so? If what you're saying is true, then my previous investigation was wrong."

Funina muttered softly.

"All the people of Fontaine are born with 'sin,' which no matter how the righteous kingdom judges them, it cannot be erased. Therefore, they will all dissolve in the water, leaving only the water god Fucarus weeping on his throne. This prophecy is very troublesome, isn't it? You must bear the consequences of the mistakes made by the previous water god..."

Zhao Chuan gently placed the exquisite cake on the table, then slowly crossed his hands and raised them to his nose. His elbows rested naturally on his legs, his body leaned back slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"Stop talking, you..."

Funina's eyes were filled with disbelief and anger as she stared intently at the man before her, a strong sense of unease rising within her.

How could this man know so much about her affairs? Could he really be a spy sent by the enemy?

Various possibilities flashed through Fu Ningna's mind, and she began to doubt Zhao Chuan's true identity and purpose.

She had thought she had hidden it well, but now it seemed that wasn't the case.

However, Zhao Chuan's appearance made her feel threatened like never before, and she had to deal with him carefully.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She couldn't let her emotions control her; she had to stay clear-headed.

She decided to test Zhao Chuan further to see how much he actually knew about her.

"How do you know this?"

"I ask in a cold tone, while secretly observing the other person's reaction," Fu Ningna asked.

"Hmm, that's unexpected. You must have found out some information, right? You have people in Sumeru, don't you? Didn't he tell you who the man next to Ying is?"

Faced with Funina's questioning, the man frowned slightly, seemingly surprised by her reaction. However, he quickly regained his composure and answered in a calm tone.

"So that's who you are! I see. What's your purpose then?"

Suddenly, Funina thought of something. She knew Ying and had even fought alongside her to resolve the crisis of Sumeru. If the person in front of her could really solve the problem, she might as well give it a try.

"I'm telling you this because I think you need to know the truth. Also, I want to prove that I'm not what you think I am."

After a moment of silence, Zhao Chuan finally spoke, his voice carrying a hint of helplessness and earnestness.

Funina fell into deep thought, and she began to re-examine the man in front of her.

However, Funina cannot afford to be complacent. In this world fraught with danger, she must remain vigilant at all times and conceal her identity.

"Alright, since you say that the water of the primordial womb is the source, do you know where it is? I've investigated for a long time but haven't found anything."

Fu Ningna gritted her teeth, clenched her fists, looked at Zhao Chuan, and finally told him what had happened.

“Lord Water God, it’s good that you’re like this. Don’t keep everything to yourself. Five hundred years have passed, and your loneliness and the long years have taken a toll on you. Now that I’m here, I can help you share the burden.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Chuan suddenly stood up, pulled Funina close to his side, and hugged her tightly before Funina could react.

Fu Ningna tried to resist, but unfortunately, her strength was far inferior to Zhao Chuan's.

As Zhao Chuan finished speaking, Funina stopped struggling.

Indeed, she was very tired and needed support. For the past five hundred years, she had endured endless loneliness and the erosion of time alone, all for the sake of this prophecy, to uphold the promise of the former water god.

After sensing the change in Funina, Zhao Chuan said nothing more, but simply hugged her tightly and gently stroked her hair.

At this moment, Funina no longer needed to pretend to be strong. She vented her inner bitterness and grievances to the fullest, and tears welled up in her eyes like a burst dam.

Zhao Chuan comforted her with a warm embrace, allowing her to nestle against his chest and feel a sense of security and peace.

"Ding, Funina's favorability has increased by 15."

At this moment, the system's voice rang in Zhao Chuan's mind, but he didn't pay attention to it until Funina's mood calmed down.

"Thank you, oh dear, was I being rude...?"

Funina broke free from Zhao Chuan's embrace, her face and eyes slightly red, and shyly turned her back to Zhao Chuan as she spoke.

"Alright, now that we have a target, that's all for today. Do you want to investigate with me tomorrow? Let's go to the beach and investigate."

Zhao Chuan smiled as he looked at Funina, who had turned her back to touch up her makeup.

"Okay, see you tomorrow!"

Funina nodded and said.

Only after Zhao Chuan left did Fu Ningna turn around and look in the direction he had gone.