Dotore from Genshin Impact is my teacher

Chen Xi asked the still-phantom Bronze Sparrow, "Bronze Sparrow, would you like to stay in Liyue Harbor like Fu She and the others and experience life in the human world?"

Tongque sighed, "Alas, of course I want to, but I only have a wisp of my soul left, residing on the statue, and I will soon disappear."

Chen Xi: "Is there anything here that can gather souls?"

Tongque: "Yes, that thing is called the Soul Gathering Lamp, but I don't know where it is."

"Xiao, let's go to the Hall of Rebirth and ask. Mr. Zhongli is very knowledgeable and must know something." At the same time, Chen Xi told Xiao telepathically not to reveal the Emperor's identity, otherwise it would be very troublesome. Xiao said he understood.

Yoseidou

Upon entering, coffins and paper money are everywhere, and despite the absence of wind, a chilling wind blows.

A gap was made in the coffin lid, and a hand was gripping the edge of the coffin. Chen Xi was so frightened that he almost drew his knife and slashed at it, thinking it was a zombie that had come back to life.

Hu Tao climbed out of the coffin, stretched, and dusted off her clothes. When she saw Chen Xi and her group, she mistook them for customers and enthusiastically introduced the funeral services offered by Wangshengtang.

Although it felt strange, Chen Xi believed that everyone must die, so he ordered a copy for the executors of the Fools, including himself and the Queen of the East.

Because he shares the same good habit as Grandpa Zhong of not carrying cash when going out, he signed the bill and sent it all to the Northern Bank. Pantalone will probably scold him when he sees the bill—buying this with his own money and sending it to him!

Chen Xi didn't forget the main purpose: "By the way, Master Hu, the main reason I came here this time is to see Mr. Zhongli. There are some things we need to discuss."

“Zhongli, he’s over there drinking tea.” Chen Xi followed Hu Tao’s gaze and locked onto Zhongli, who was leisurely sipping tea at the tea table.

"Mr. Zhongli!"

"Oh, it's you, young friend. Please have a seat. What brings you here to see me, Zhong?"

After everyone was seated, Chen Xi asked, "I wonder if Mr. Zhongli has ever heard of the Soul Gathering Lamp?"

Zhongli: "That thing, I remember there is one in the warehouse of the Hall of Rebirth. If you want to use it, take it, but remember to return it after you're done."

Chen Xi: "Thank you, Mr. Zhongli!"

The "scholar" sensed the divine aura emanating from Zhongli, but could not explain it.

Zhongli gave the warehouse key to Hu Tao, told her about it, said goodbye, and went out to watch Yun Jin's play.

Hu Tao led the group to the warehouse door and unlocked it with a key. They searched through a pile of odds and ends that had been there for who knows how many years for what appeared to be a lamp.

This is a kerosene lamp. Hey? What's that? It has a lampshade but no wick? It should be this, right? Take both of them and try them one by one at Wuwang Slope.

"Master Hu, these are the two lamps, but I can't tell which one is the Soul Gathering Lamp. I'll borrow both for now and return them later," Chen Xi explained to Hu Tao, holding up the two lamps.

Walnut: "Go ahead, but remember not to stay on Wuwang Slope for too long!"

Chen Xi: "Thank you for the reminder, Master Hu."

Wuwang Slope is the boundary between Yin and Yang in Liyue. The ley lines are chaotic and the Yin energy is extremely heavy. Many ghosts who are unwilling to leave the human world gather here, including Yakshas. They cannot leave this place because of the heavy killing energy and karma.

The Soul-Gathering Lamp is placed where ghosts gather, and a piece of yellow paper is inscribed with: "Yaksha Fairy under the command of Rock King Morax - Bronze Sparrow."

Open the lampshade, roll the yellow paper into a small ball and stuff it into the empty space of the wick, switch to the fire element and light it. A wisp of green smoke rises along with the burning yellow paper. In no time, the remnant soul of the bronze sparrow is found and condensed into a physical form.

Chen Xi then used the authority of the Dream Demon God to release these Yakshas from their suffering and allow them to enter the cycle of reincarnation. Fearing misunderstanding, he explained to the two Yakshas that he was merely of the same origin as the Dream Demon God, hence the similarity in their auras, and not the Dream Demon God himself.

Tongque bowed to Chen Xi to express his gratitude, and Xiao also smiled, which was quite rare for him.

Because Wuwangpo is the boundary between Yin and Yang, and the Yin energy is too heavy, it is not easy for mortals to stay for long. Chen Xi bid farewell to the two Yakshas and went with the "scholar" to return the Soul Gathering Lamp.

……

Yoseidou

Chen Xi placed the Soul-Gathering Lamp he had brought back on the front desk and took a sip of tea with the "scholar": "Master Hu, I've put the Soul-Gathering Lamp and the kerosene lamp on the table. Where is Mr. Zhongli?"

Hu Tao: "He should be listening to storytelling at the usual place now. You can go and see him, or he's listening to Yun Jin sing opera."

Chen Xi tugged at the "scholar's" sleeve: "Oh, then I'll be going now, I'll come again next time."

……

The two of them went around in circles again and saw Zhongli taking a walk at the port, but it was raining now, albeit a light drizzle.

"I was strolling through the harbor when I overheard a merchant praising his subordinate: 'You have fulfilled your duty; now, go and rest.'" Zhongli recalled, closing his eyes. "I lingered for a long time among the passing crowds, constantly asking myself: 'Have I... fulfilled my duty?'"

Chen Xi suggested that the organization could persuade this 6,000-year-old ancient god by saying, "The original duty of the Seven Gods was to guide humanity. Your duty has been fulfilled. If you are not at ease with Liyue Harbor, you can cooperate with us, the Fatui, to test the waters before deciding whether to continue guiding Liyue."

Zhongli turned around: "So what do you want?"

Chen Xi: "Mr. Zhongli, there's no need to ask questions you already know the answer to. But let's make this clear first: we'll help you test Liyue, and Mr. Zhongli will give you the Heart of God. Both of us will honor our contract. We won't be responsible for any losses to Liyue Harbor, and casualties are necessary."

Zhongli's pupils flickered, and he released a wisp of divine power: "Alright, the contract is complete."

Chen Xi continued the sentence: "Those who break their promises shall be punished by being eaten by rocks."

……

To the headquarters of the Northern Bank of the Eastern Kingdom

[The Rich] Pantalone stared at the bill in his hand, lost in thought: The Twelfth Seat spent so much money just to book funeral arrangements for all the Fools' Executors and the Queen of the East? Has he lost his mind?

Who doesn't need to order something like this?

Or has the twelfth seat been messed up by that guy [Doctor]?

------Dividing line------

I'll only update once a day at most. Classes are mentally taxing, and several teachers and student council members are always watching the classroom from outside the window. I don't have much time to write, especially since my deskmate suddenly changed. This makes me hesitant to write during class; I can only organize my thoughts. I'm afraid that guy will tell on me, and then the draft will be gone, and you won't be able to read it.

The main reason is that everyone around me knows I write novels, and I'm afraid they won't be able to contain their curiosity and will just take them away from me.

Also, I'll save as many people as I can from MiHoYo Knife. You can tell me which ones you want to save, and I'll do my best to bring them back.

However, the protagonist may experience some hardship later on, because after experiencing two lifetimes, he naturally understands some things and is no longer the spirited young man he once was. Instead, he has many frustrations, just like the Emperor. People always grow up, after all.

Oh no, I'm going to bed now. I have to get up at 5:10 tomorrow, and I'm going to be sleepy in class again.

This school is idiotic, the principal is idiotic, they don't even try to be like other top-tier high schools! I hate you all! Give me back my sleep time!