Genshin Impact: I wrote the plot into a novel to spoil the future

Ayaka just came along to take a look; she won't participate as a model.

Lin Qiu prepared design sketches for cosplay outfits for Mona and the others.

Fischl wears Rikka's JK uniform, Mona wears Huihui's mage outfit, and Izumi wears Bayonetta from Bayonetta.

It's highly unlikely that Lin Qiu's clothes will "win" at Fashion Week; it's just for fun and everyone to have some fun.

However, one thing worth mentioning is that Fu Ningna, as a well-known star in Fontainebleau, brings her own fan base to this kind of event.

Furthermore, they announced that a performance would be held after the fashion show, resulting in a very large number of participants at this fashion week.

So Lin Qiu didn't do anything fancy with her outfit design. Well, he just gave her a set of clothes from Fukaros, hahaha.

Moreover, the song that Lin Qiu wrote was actually intended for Fu Ningna.

It just so happens that no one else wants to sing in this kind of setting, so let Fufu sing instead. That's what Fufu meant by "performance".

The accompaniment has been recorded, and the quality is excellent, after all, it was Ping who was in charge.

As for the recording tool, it was provided by Gui Zhong, her brand-new little invention, and the effect is fantastic.

Incidentally, Hu Tao and A Ping were also there to watch the fun, so Qian Zhi didn't measure their body measurements.

Lin Qiu and his group were having a great time, while Yae no Miko was still working.

The reason why the scumbag fox was so dedicated was mainly because Lin Qiu told her that he would give her the third act of the story after the book was published.

As for the book Lin Qiu mentioned, it is "Love and Teyvat," the second chapter of Zhongli's legendary quest.

"The hatred of an old friend..." Yae no Miko finished reading the book and sighed softly.

Is it possible that hatred towards old friends is a destiny that gods must experience?

Lin Qiu's second book was released just a few days after The Extinction of Stars.

'Ancient Tales, Act Two, The Bandit Stone'

The Unreturned Star is primarily a Mondstadt story, while this Ancient Tales chapter belongs to the Liyue story.

Lin Qiu has now benefited from the favors of all three countries, saving them from conflict.

There is indeed no contradiction; the Mondstadt people are very satisfied with the story in 'The Unreturned Extinct Star'.

Inatsume is also looking forward to the third act of their future story.

As for the people of Liyue, please, this is the story of the Emperor! Which Liyue person wouldn't want to read it? What do you think, Pantarone?

Pantalone was indeed reading the book at that moment. Although he disliked the Rock God, he still wanted to read the story about the Rock God.

Zhongli was also very interested in his own story. Why not be able to know what the future would bring?

The story begins with the familiar Adventurers' Guild and the familiar Catherine's Mission.

Both stories begin with Catherine having a request to deliver to the Traveler.

The client in this case is a miner who has asked the traveler to find someone, apparently a miner who has gone missing from the mine.

The first thing a traveler does after accepting a commission is to find the client, Lao Dai, to understand the situation.

Old Dai entrusted Yingmei, a seasoned adventurer, with the task and also found her a helper.

It's not that we don't trust Yingmei's abilities, but the mining area is too dangerous, so we need someone knowledgeable to lead the team.

Speaking of the person who understands stones best, who else could it be? First, let's exclude the stone shop owner whose name is simply 'Stone'.

So who's left? That's right, Zhongli! No one understands stones better than him!

However, the person Lao Dai found was not Zhongli, which made Paimon somewhat dissatisfied. The person who understands stones the most is definitely Zhongli!

The people of Liyue wholeheartedly agreed with Paimon's idea. Come on, that's the Geo Archon!

If the Rock King Emperor claims to be the second most knowledgeable about stones, then who dares to claim the first?

Aside from the Mondstadt wind god who might be a little mischievous, no one dares to claim the title of number one!

Paimon, driven by a competitive spirit, decides to find Zhongli and prove to Lao Dai that the person who understands stones best in the world is someone only she can find.

This unfounded competitive mentality seems to come from nowhere.

Moreover, it's not enough for her to just compare herself to others; she doesn't even compare herself to herself, she compares herself to others, as if others' strength equates to her own strength.

Paimon found Zhongli, who was drinking tea and listening to storytelling at Three Bowls of Tea House.

[Tian Tiezui: "Last time we talked about the Rock King Emperor..."]

In reality, Tian Tiezui was talking about his new book at that moment, and he never expected to be exposed like this.

Looking at Lord Yan, who was listening to his storytelling, he suddenly felt as if the story had come to life.

If you were to talk about yourself in front of the Emperor, or if you were to talk about the story of the Rock King Emperor in front of the Emperor, even someone with a bad brain wouldn't be able to see through this.

Paimon: "Found you, Zhongli! Are you free now?"

Zhong Li: "I do have time."

Yes, he has so much free time. Since retiring, he hasn't done much work and just lives like a retired old man.

Shopping, tea drinking, audiobook listening, theater watching, antique buying, and when there's nothing else to do, they'll even mooch a meal from old friends.

He carries a birdcage in one hand and plays with a walnut in the other, and it all seems perfectly natural.

In the book, Paimon and Zhongli explained their purpose: they wanted to prove to Lao Dai that Zhongli was the person in the world who knew the most about stones.

Paimon: "Looking across the entire continent, is there anyone who understands these things better than you?"

"The client claims to have found the world's most knowledgeable expert on stones. I want to prove to him that you are the one who knows the most about these things on Teyvat!"

[Zhongli: "Where does this unfounded competitive mentality come from?"]

This statement wasn't just made about Paimon; it affected many people in Liyue as well.

In fact, they shared a similar sentiment, hoping that the Emperor could prove just how skilled he was in this field and show those foreigners.

Fortunately, Zhongli was easygoing and wouldn't refuse Paimon's small request, agreeing to go together.

Zhongli: "Let me make this clear first: while I have some knowledge, I am not necessarily the most skilled person in the world in this field."

"Learning is a boundless sea, and it's always good to broaden one's horizons. Firstly, you can rest assured about my presence; secondly, if there are indeed experts, it would be good for me to learn from them."

Not only people from Liyue, but even foreigners wanted to say something about Zhongli's remarks.

'See, this is what you call professionalism.'

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Character Voice Lines - Zhongli: About the Second Act of the Ancient Tales

“...Fate cannot be defied, but you are an exception, traveler.”

Chapter 196 Searching for the Miners

Despite being so professional, he still retains the heart of an apprentice; he truly is a master.

What made everyone agree even more was one of Zhongli's points: "You can rest assured with me here."

Logically speaking, how could I not feel at ease with the Rock King Emperor following him?

If something unexpected happens even with the Rock King Emperor following along, then we might as well just give up resisting. There's no way to save him; he'll just have to wait to die.

Back to the story, after Zhongli agreed, Paimon immediately took Zhongli to find Lao Dai, wanting to 'show off'.

However, Lao Dai still insisted, "Hey, if you put it that way, the person I found is definitely no less capable than others."

This piqued the readers' interest, even though Old Dai in the book didn't know that Zhongli was the Emperor.

However, Zhongli still has a reputation in Liyue. Before this, everyone knew that Mr. Zhongli was very knowledgeable.

Since Lao Dai still thinks that the person he invited can be compared with Mr. Zhongli, then he must really have some skill.

Who could it be? It can't be some nobody, right?

Soon everyone's doubts were answered, because the person that Old Dai had found appeared in the next part of the book.

He's here, he's here; he's come with himself.

The man who came was named Kunjun, and he was the person Old Dai had mentioned who was the most knowledgeable about stones in the world.

Old Dai introduced Kunjun to everyone, not only to Kunjun but also to Zhongli.

[Old Dai: "I've heard of Mr. Zhongli, the guest elder of the Rebirth Hall... I've heard you're incredibly learned and talented. I never expected to meet you in person today."]

Kunjun: "Hmm? You look familiar... Hmm, have I seen you at the Hall of Rebirth? But I've never been to the Hall of Rebirth..."

The people of Liyue were very pleased with Lao Dai's statement. As long as you praise Zhongli, we are like brothers from different fathers and mothers.

Kunjun's remarks did not attract much attention, because Zhongli usually likes to wander around, and he may spend more time at Sanwanbuguogang than at Wangshengtang.

In Liyue, Zhongli might spawn at places like the Three Bowls Port, the Theater, and the Hall of Rebirth.

In Mondstadt, their wind god also spawns at fixed times in taverns, statues, and under large trees; perhaps that's what a god is.

In comparison, the goddesses Raijin and Kusa are much more 'shy,' as they only spawn at the castle tower and the Jozen-gu Shrine.

In the book, Kunjun also mentions his origins, and he seems to have some symptoms of amnesia.

He didn't know why he came to Liyue Harbor. He was fiddling with stones by the roadside when Old Dai saw him and pulled him over.

The real-life Kunjun was somewhat bewildered upon seeing this, wondering when he had developed amnesia and what he was doing in Liyue Harbor.

Kunjun was somewhat worried that something might have happened to him in the future that could have caused brain damage.

Other readers now understand why he said Zhongli looked familiar but couldn't remember her—it turns out he had amnesia.

Perhaps he had met Zhongli before, but has forgotten about it now.

However, the readers remained unmoved at this point, thinking, "Let it go, we probably never had any close relationship anyway."

After all, Zhongli is an emperor, while Kunjun doesn't look like an immortal.

Returning to the story, under Paimon's 'spurring,' Kunjun and Zhongli decided to have a contest to see who was more skilled in this art.

Kunjun, holding up a stone, asked, "Mr. Zhongli, what do you think of this stone?"

[Zhongli's observation: "This stone has a smooth surface, and the cracks on its surface are caused by volcanic eruptions. If I'm not mistaken, this is a rough stone from another country."]

Kunjun was delighted upon hearing this: "Oh! Oh! You have excellent taste!"

He was very happy to meet someone who also understood stones; it was a joy to find like-minded people in a niche community.

Kunjun then produced another crystal: "The crystal hidden beneath this stone shell enveloped a mass of water at the moment of its formation. The water, concealed at the bottom, resembles a full moon reflected in the mountains, creating a dynamic effect. It is truly exceptional."

In reality, Kunjun was a little confused. He did know about stones and his appraisal skills were not bad, but he shouldn't be that good, right?

Does this mean that the level of expertise in diagnosing brain injuries actually improves? Should I even bother with this injury...?

[Zhong Li: "Most crystals are formed in high-temperature environments, and high temperatures are incompatible with flowing water, which is why water-bearing crystals are so precious. This crystal, however, contains water from a high-altitude lake, making it even rarer."]

They talked about an uncut stone as if they had seen it with their own eyes.

If readers didn't know that Zhongli was the Emperor, they would suspect that the two of them were shills hired by the owner of a jade gambling shop.

It's normal for the Emperor to know these things, but for Kunjun to be able to see them as well, he's truly a remarkable person! How come such a person wasn't well-known before?

In Lin Qiu's home, the immortals were also reading this book.

“Your ability to appraise stones is comparable to that of an emperor, Ah Ping, does anyone come to mind?” Xianyun asked.

“Naturally…” Aping sighed.

In this world, the only one who can rival the Emperor in the art of stone appraisal is probably the Dragon King Ruoduo.

However, the Dragon King Ruoduo has forgotten too many things, and he is no longer the same person he once was.

In the story, the travelers and their companions head to the mining area to search for the missing person.

Upon arriving at the mining area, Lao Dai told everyone that a total of four miners were missing.

The travelers began to investigate and discovered that the four men had taken their pickaxes with them when they left, but had not taken their clothes or toiletries.

Since some time has passed, it can be ruled out that it's unnecessary to bring it for a short-term trip.

So the remaining possibility is that they left involuntarily and didn't have the chance to take these things with them.

At the same time, Kunjun provided new information: he "saw" through the ore that four adults were following a child out of the mining area.