Original God: Using a vest knife to make players and game characters cry

[Mu's actions remind me of the angelic Nora; she gave us five-star weapons, and Mu gave us twenty free pulls. We Genshin Impact players are getting way too good to be true!]

[Hey upstairs, you know what? Ruola and Mu Qingge are actually good friends! Wow, I love this setup!]

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Leaving aside the frenzy in the live stream.

Liyue, on the main street.

Ying hugged the box tightly to her chest, as if afraid it would disappear if she didn't hold it properly.

It's clear that she really enjoys using this as payment.

Ying was incredibly excited. She had been asleep for five hundred years, and her strength was far from what it used to be. All of this was exactly what could help her regain her strength, which was extremely important to her! (In the setting, drawing cards also counts as improving strength, right? It should be...)

"Qingge, is there something you need here?"

Seeing that Ying seemed to be still immersed in joy for a while, Zhongli asked Mu Qingge first.

The name Qingge was something Mu Qingge had requested, and Zhongli thought it was appropriate, so she adopted it.

"this···"

Mu Qingge hesitated for a moment, looked at the three people in front of her, and then, as if she had made up her mind, said:

"With the Emperor's passing, Ningguang and the others have many concerns, which I don't understand, and I'm unwilling to compromise. For me, the Emperor's passing is the biggest event in Liyue. He was like a kind father, and his departure is hard to accept..."

Mu Qingge was downcast, but he quickly recovered:

"Right now, the most urgent task is to properly organize the Send-Off Ceremony. This is a tradition of Liyue, and traditions should not be forgotten. They have concerns, but I do not. I am here to organize the Send-Off Ceremony."

"It's just a pity that I'm the only one here for now, but even if I'm the only one, the ceremony should still proceed smoothly."

Zhongli listened quietly, crossed his arms, nodded repeatedly, and even a rare smile appeared on his lips.

"Kaiyang Star is thoughtful, and I believe the Emperor will be pleased with your actions once he learns of them."

Zhongli was very pleased that someone among the Seven Stars still remembered this tradition, especially Kaiyang Star, whom he had personally promoted. Not bad!

Paimon waved his little hand: "Qingge, are you also holding a farewell ceremony for the Rock King Emperor? We are too, let's do it together!"

"Hey...you guys too..."

Ying put the treasure chest away, walked over and patted Mu Qingge on the shoulder:

"Yes, let's do it together!"

Mu Qingge smiled, and the fatigue on her face lessened considerably: "Okay!"

Chapter 25 She's a genius?!

"We just received some funds from [Young Master], and we haven't even started making preparations yet when we ran into you, Qingge. Since you're also preparing for the Immortal Sending Ceremony, how far have you gotten?"

Mu Qingge took out the Night-Moving Stone she always carried with her, and said as she opened it:

"I'm sorry, I've only just started preparing this, and so far I've only prepared this piece of Noctiluca Stone."

"Mr. Zhongli is very knowledgeable about ancient and modern times. I heard that he is very knowledgeable about stones. This piece of night-moon stone is from my previous collection. I only know that it is brighter. I would have to consult an expert like Mr. Zhongli about its quality."

"Not at all, I only know a little bit about it."

Zhongli took the Night-Mooring Stone from Mu Qingge and immediately understood the result upon closer inspection.

"This piece of night-moon stone is of far superior quality to those circulating in the market. It should have been mined from the bottom of the abyss and is well preserved. From a general and rational point of view, it is the most suitable raw material for the ritual of sending off immortals."

Mu Qingge seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Even though I know the process, it would be too disrespectful to the Emperor if I made a mistake in the first step of preparing the materials.

"In that case, I will go to a jeweler first and hand over the matter of making the vessels to the merchant as soon as possible. I remember that the next thing to do is to make perfume. You can go and buy the raw materials first. I will be there in a short while."

Zhongli suddenly called out to Mu Qingge:

"Perhaps this is offensive, but I still want to ask, what kind of utensils are needed for this..."

Mu Qingge understood Zhongli's meaning. She smiled slightly and recited the information she had previously found in the ancient texts.

Zhongli nodded in satisfaction.

Ying quickly ran to Mu Qingge's side and took out a bag of Mora: "This is the money [Young Master] gave us. We'll use this to pay the merchants later."

But to everyone's surprise, Mu Qingge pushed her away.

"Thank you, but it's not necessary. I still have some savings and I'd like to contribute to this ceremony. You can keep this money; there will be many other expenses later."

Ying helplessly touched her head and retreated to Zhongli's side.

Zhongli smiled and said, "That's just how the modern Kaiyang star is; there's no need to worry about it."

Ying shook her head to indicate that she didn't care. In fact, she found this kind of personality quite endearing and liked it very much.

"Mr. Zhongli seems to know Qingge very well. Could you tell us about her?"

On the way to buy flowers, Ying couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, yes, Paimon is curious too."

Zhongli considered for a moment and said:

"Mu Qingge, the contemporary Kaiyang Star, has a good reputation in Liyue Harbor. Like Yuheng Star, she was selected as one of the Seven Stars of Liyue at a young age. In Liyue Harbor, you can probably pick anyone and they can tell you her story."

"She obtained a Geo-attribute Vision at the age of three, and from a young age, she displayed extraordinary intelligence and talent. From childhood to adulthood, she was number one in every skill she learned; no one could surpass her..."

"Three years old?!"

Paimon's eyes widened in surprise.

He gained the Eye of God at the age of three?!

Ying also found it incredible:

"I remember that obtaining the Eye of God is very difficult. It seems that only when a person's desire reaches a certain level will the gods cast their gaze upon them. But three-year-old Qingge... what kind of strong desire could such a young child have to attract the attention of the gods?"

Paimon suddenly had an idea: "This is the kingdom of the Rock God. Could it be that the Rock King saw Mu Qingge's talent when she was just a child, and that's why he made an exception and gave her the Eye of God?"

While Ying was still considering the possibilities, Zhong Li spoke up:

"No, as far as I know, the power to issue the Eye of God is not in the hands of the Seven Gods. Perhaps the Emperor is also puzzled by this."

"Oh~" Paimon replied sheepishly.

Zhongli continued the previous discussion:

"Four years ago, during a ceremony to invite immortals, she received a blessing from the Emperor, who even bestowed his own weapon upon her. It was on that day that she joined the Thousand Rock Army."

"I don't know much about what happened after that. I only know that she performed exceptionally well in the army, made many outstanding contributions, and won over the entire military camp."

"During the last Seven Stars election, she was elected Kaiyang Star at the age of less than sixteen. Since then, she has never made a mistake in her position, and the Qianyan Army has become stronger under her leadership."

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The world of players.

[My child is someone else's!]

[Ahem, honey, you're too amazing, you'll lose me!]

[I knew it! The moment I saw Qingge, I knew she was amazing, incredibly capable. That face of hers is the kind of unattainable beauty I only ever dream of.]

[Yuheng Star, thanks to the twenty pulls Qingge gave me, plus the ones I'd saved up to pull for Farewell to Winter Capital—[Young Master] Tartaglia, I unexpectedly got Yuheng Star Keqing instead! She's a beautiful girl with cat ears and black stockings!]

[That's Keqing's hairstyle, not cat ears! Ugh, I can't get it out! It's crooked, brother-in-law! He's good-looking too, but Yuheng is much prettier!]

So, Qingge's weapon is the same weapon that the Rock King Emperor once used?

[It seems the Rock God truly values ​​Mu Qingge!]

"Sigh, what a pity. If only the Geo Archon hadn't died..."

I'm still completely confused after seeing this. Wasn't the Rock God's death a bit too sudden? How did he die? There's still no clue. Could it really have been done by the Seven Stars?!

【...】

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After dealing with the utensils, Mu Qingge went to Wanyou Shop to buy the incense paste for making the ceremonial gift for immortals; it was the best place for that.

Upon arriving at the location, Zhongli and his two companions had already negotiated the price with the owner and were discussing the follow-up matters.

Paimon's eyes lit up the moment he saw Mu Qingge:

"Qingge, over here, come quick!"

As Mu Qingge approached, Paimon continued, "We were just talking about who to ask to help make perfume, and we were about to go out on the street to find some lovely ladies who smell nice. How about it, do you want to come with us?"

"You smell nice? How are you going to find me?"

Ying suddenly sniffed ahead, then seemed to have found some treasure: "Qingge, you smell so good. Do you know how to make perfume?"

Mu Qingge was somewhat surprised by Ying's nose; the fragrance on her body didn't seem very strong...

There are many things to do on Kaiyang Star. Mu Qingge often uses incense, but only in her room. It has a calming effect and helps her fall asleep quickly.

"I don't know how to make perfume, but I know someone... a bit special... you could call her a friend, she knows a lot about these things, maybe we can ask her for help."

"Well then, let's not delay, let's set off immediately!"

Zhongli shook his head:

"I'll wait for you near the statue of the Seven Gods. Let's meet there after we've finished making the balm."

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After bidding farewell to Zhongli, Mu Qingge, along with Ying and Paimeng, arrived at Ying'er's shop.

"I'll stay here. You guys go find her for help; I won't go in."

"Qingge, aren't you coming with us?"

"No, I... I don't really get along with that friend. You guys... never mind, I'll wait for you here. No rush, take your time."

Mu Qingge didn't plan to go inside; the Ying'er carriage was fine for the two travelers to ride in.

She wondered what outrageous things Ying'er might say when she saw her, and she was a little unsure how to handle it.

Chapter 26 He knew I knew his identity

The wait was getting rather long, so Mu Qingge went to a nearby tea stall, ordered a cup of tea, and slowly savored it.

The tea stall owner was a middle-aged woman who specifically asked if Mu Qingge wanted some sugar added to her tea, but Mu Qingge refused.

Why do people add sugar to tea?

Despite her young age, Mu Qingge had come to appreciate the subtle bitterness of tea.

I guess I got used to drinking it while working.

The tea stall owner kept glancing at Mu Qingge, seemingly unintentionally. Mu Qingge thought something was wrong, but after asking and learning the reason, she was both amused and exasperated.

It's just because she's pretty?!

She stopped caring and let the other person see what they wanted to do.

However, to be fair, this vest is indeed very attractive. The specially made Thousand Rock Army armor perfectly accentuates her tall figure, her skin is supple and radiant, and her long silver hair is styled in a high bun.

Sometimes she would immerse herself in her own stunning beauty.

After a few cups of tea, Mu Qingge saw Ying and Paimon appear on the street corner and immediately settled the bill.

"Take care, Lord Mu!" the shopkeeper greeted him.

……

"Ying, have you finished?"

Ying took out three packaged perfume balms: "Okay, let's go find Mr. Zhongli now."

The three set off immediately to the nearest statue of the Seven Gods.

On the way, Ying and Paimon tacitly avoided mentioning their encounter with Ying'er.

Perhaps Paimon doesn't know, but Ying...

I guess they just don't want to talk about it.