Xingtie: Can’t you just let me focus on completing the commissions?

"At the end of this journey, we may get everything we want, or we may fail and lose everything."

"So, before the final scene unfolds, if there's any chance to make amends..."

"Don't miss it."

[P.S.: I'm posting two chapters now, and three more will follow later.]

Chapter 153: Do you even understand the true value of the Great Benevolent Dream-Fulfilling Heavenly Lord? (2/5)

Inside the inn where the Zhu Ming delegation was staying,

General Huaiyan had just finished his morning tea when he arrived at the inn's Flower Garden. Seeing the vibrant reds and greens covering the mountains and fields, the old man felt a surge of joy and couldn't resist running around in the Flower Garden.

"Waves ripple, waves ripple, the scenery is so beautiful under the bright sun, red flowers and green grass, I run forward happily, having traversed countless green hills, I am still young at heart!"

"General, it's so refreshing to be exercising so enthusiastically so early in the morning."

"Morning exercise helps to improve blood circulation, which can relax the mind and relieve stress. I have lived for more than two thousand years, and it is all thanks to this way of relieving stress that I have not fallen into the body of demons."

"But you, Brother Emiya, have come to the inn where we are staying so early in the morning. Is there something important you need to do?"

"General, you're overthinking it. I came so early today to bring you a gift."

"Why should I, an old and frail man, need such flattery from you, young man?"

The old general smiled and continued,

"Could it be that you've chosen the wrong inn? You should be going to the one where Yao Qing is staying. General Fei Xiao is in his prime. If you are interested, young brother, I can try to secure some opportunities for you."

"That sounds good. General, please don't go back on your word."

"Hahaha, young brother, you are quite frank. Don't worry, I have some influence with General Feixiao, and given your performance in the prison, Feixiao should have a good impression of you now. But whether you can win the beauty's heart depends on your abilities."

"Very well, since the old general is so supportive of me, how could I not reciprocate? Today I am indeed speaking for the old general, and I have indeed prepared a gift for him. Seeing this gift will surely make the old general feel even more refreshed today."

"Oh? Hearing you say that, young man, I am indeed more interested. Please show me around."

"Go together."

Wei Gong turned around and ran towards the exit of the cave. General Huai Yan smiled happily, feeling a bit curious. What could be so sure that this person would like it so much?

My pace quickened considerably.

In just a few dozen seconds, they arrived at the exit of the cave.

Having just emerged from the cave, the old general saw a figure standing side-by-side with Emiya. Without thinking much of it, he chuckled and walked over to them, then spoke to Emiya…

"Who is this?"

"Aren, my old colleague."

"I see……"

The old general slowly raised his head, taking in the features of the person beside Wei Gong. In an instant, his body trembled, and then...

Then came a long silence.

After a long while,

The old man opened and closed his lips tremblingly, and whispered,

"Yingxing?"

"I'm not him."

The response was indifferent, but the underlying anxiety was obvious to anyone.

"...Good child, you've finally come back."

The old man's voice trembled as he slowly took a few steps forward, reached out, grabbed Ah Ren's arm, and spoke again.

"It's good that you're back."

He didn't ask anything else, but this simple, unreserved, caring greeting alone was enough to bring tears to the eyes of this undead demon, already renowned throughout the galaxy.

He looked up, not daring to look down, and seeing the expression on the old man's face, he only responded stiffly.

“I… am not him.”

“Master knows that you are no longer called Yingxing…Ren, right? It’s alright, Master will remember it well…”

"Don't remember, forget... forget me, Master."

suddenly,

The Star Core Hunter withdrew his arm and walked in another direction without looking back, but... after taking a few steps, he suddenly stopped.

Suddenly, he turned around abruptly and saw Huaiyan's tear-streaked face. Unable to suppress the memories flooding his mind any longer, he abruptly knelt on the ground and roared...

"I am an unfilial disciple and have no face to see you again. Your disciple Yingxing will never be able to repay your kindness in teaching me."

Having said that, he kowtowed three times in quick succession without hesitation, slamming his forehead hard against the ground.

"Please take care of yourself, my dear teacher. From today onwards, please forget about your unfilial disciple."

His voice was already choked with sobs. Ah Ren, who never showed his vulnerable side to anyone, seemed to have completely suppressed his crazy personality at this moment. The one kneeling there was not the interstellar terrorist wielding the Fragmented Sword, but simply... Ying Xing, a student of the Zhu Ming Immortal Ship Construction Department.

In the past, at this moment, recalling all those past events would cause A-Ren a splitting headache, threatening to plunge him into a mad, demonic state.

But at this moment, the once simple and self-conscious craftsman suppressed the influence of the fleeting flesh and blood, and kowtowed there to repay his teacher's kindness.

“Good child, don’t kowtow…”

Huaiyan approached Ren, helped him to his feet, and said softly,

"It is enough for your master to see you one more time, Yingxing. I have lived for more than two thousand years and have seen through many things... You are now a wanted criminal of the Interstellar Peace Company and a great sinner on the Luofu Immortal Ship... But even if the company cannot tolerate you, and Luofu cannot tolerate you... I can still tolerate you here."

"If they have any problems, they can come to me... There is no wanted poster for you on the Zhu Ming Immortal Ship... Your jade tablet can still travel through Zhu Ming. If you have time, you can come back and visit me again."

"My days are numbered, Yingxing, please come back and visit me more often."

Time is running out...

Mr. Emiya initially found the scene quite heartwarming, but upon hearing these words, he immediately sensed that the old man was a bit cunning. Once he completed his Nen training, he feared that Li Zhao wouldn't have much time left to outlive his granddaughter.

Old Deng, who has never suffered from demonic possession even at over 2,500 years old, could live for at least another 500 years if his lifespan is extended by another 20% to 30%. If the people of the Immortal Ship have a thorough understanding of mental abilities, they might even reach an even higher level in the future.

3000 years old?

That was their prime years.

What do you mean by "old man"?

When we get to the battlefield, my brother will roll up his sleeves and give you a show of tearing Bu Li apart with his bare hands.

"This old Deng actually used family ties to kidnap ignorant terrorists, he's really cunning!"

"If this old Deng steals my man, I hope Director Ai won't scold me."

"Damn it, old man..."

[Emotional value from Huaiyan +299]

[Emotional value from Blade +105]

"I can't stand these kinds of heartwarming scenes. Oh well, my benevolent dream-fulfilling Emperor Emiya is just too kind!"

Chapter 154: The gods who can still persist in their duties on the continent of Teyvat are already great.

Ah Ren is gone.

It should be said that they ran away.

Even his back view looked a little disheveled.

Mr. Emiya shared the photos he had taken in a makeshift hunters' group chat. The moment he sent them, several of his good colleagues downloaded and saved them, then sent thumbs-up emojis.

"Got it, keep my outlook bearish."

This wave,

Grandpa Huaiyan found happiness.

Emiya also found joy.

The Star Core Hunters were also delighted.

What a win!

"Young Master Emiya, I am very satisfied with this gift."

After Ah Ren had walked a distance, Old Deng calmly spoke up,

"I owe you a favor. If you ever need anything in the future, just let me know on Yuzhao. I will do whatever it takes to help you."

"Didn't the old general say he would help me pursue General Feixiao?"

"This matter is easy. It only requires a small sacrifice from you, Brother Wei Gong. As long as you are willing to take up a post on the Yao Qing Immortal Ship, you will surely be able to get the moon first from the water. In addition, with my and Jing Yuan putting in a good word for you, it won't take many years before that pretty fox girl will be yours."

"Excellent! Excellent! General, please elaborate, how many years will it take?"

"In my experience, it should take thirty to fifty years."

Thirty to fifty years?

For a vixen?

Emiya's expression immediately turned cold. In the past thirty to fifty years, he could have dealt with hundreds of white foxes. Why would he hang himself on Feixiao's tree?

"Never mind, it seems that I, Emiya, am not destined to be with General Tenki."

"You slippery fellow, you say there's no fate between you, but you're just not interested. General Feixiao is the current Yaoqing Flying General and the Lord of Qingqiu Guard. He can't even bear to part with you for a mere thirty or fifty years. How can he possibly win over the pretty fox girl?"

Is it possible that I am actually an outsider?

"...My disciple came to Luofu because he was in love with that pretty fox spirit. Well, I won't interfere in the affairs of young people. However, I will remember the kindness of Yingxing. If you come to Zhuming in the future, I will personally forge a divine weapon for you."

"It would be a great honor for General Zhuyuan to personally forge weapons for me. At that time, I will certainly have to trouble Zhu Ming Immortal Ship."

The general who can train a craftsman like Yingxing must have reached a level of superb craftsmanship. Although Emiya has the inheritance of Senji Muramasa and the Muramasa he forged is a rare divine sword under the starry sky, he only has this one "sword" that he can show off. Compared with the craftsmanship of Zhuyuan, it is like the difference between a stream and a lake.

After bidding farewell to the Zhu Ming Immortal Boat crew, Wei Gong planned to go to the Shence Mansion to discuss with Jing Yuan the detailed plan for capturing Huan Long, the rat.

However, before he could activate the aurora curtain to teleport, he sensed a message coming from the other end of the psychic beacon.

[Emiya, come quickly and take me and Ray the Movie over there. I don't want to see that blond idiot again.]

What happened? What did your brother do this time?

[He went to investigate some series of missing girls cases, and then he was drugged by something at Lu Jingquan's place... From Mondstadt to Sumeru, I don't even remember how many times he's been drugged or knocked unconscious... He always messes up at the crucial moment...]

Hearing the Abyss Princess's disappointed voice, Mr. Emiya simply raised his eyebrows silently. He could only say that it was his brother who was traveling 500 years later. And if we take a step back... it was only fortunate that Genshin Impact was only 12+ in scale. Otherwise, if Luminous were to complete the entire Seven Kingdoms game, the children of all races and countries would probably be enough to fill a football field.

As for whether his brother-in-law had experienced any tragic events, Mr. Emiya didn't want to care...

[I can't stay in Teyvat for even a day longer. Ray and I have already discussed it, and we'll also bring Yae no Miko and Kamisato Ayaka. With Raiden General guarding the castle tower, there shouldn't be any problems with Inazuma.]

Is it possible that those countries wouldn't have any problems even without the seven rulers... well, except for the gods of Nata...? Those gods, besides being gods, are all doing quite well in their other side jobs: some are bards, some run funeral businesses, some are connoisseurs of sweets and light novels, and some even openly take postgraduate entrance exams, leaving their jobs to the great sages. The one from Fontaine even openly became an actor. It seems only the Ice God of Winter's Kingdom and the Fire God of Nata are still sticking to their primary professions... Amazing! No need to say more!

[I don't want to hear it! I don't want to hear this stuff! Brother Shirou, please come and save me! I really can't stand this awful place anymore!]

【Hold on. 】

He drew back the aurora curtain and arrived in Teyvat. The place he landed on wasn't the abyss he'd imagined, but a typical Japanese-style room. Inside, three beautiful women, each with a distinct charm, stood facing each other like a tripod.

There are movies where the actress has the face of a cook but can't cook at all.

She has a foxy face, but never seduces men; her mind is only on causing trouble and slacking off.

There is one more.

Of course, it's the camera from the ex-boyfriend with blond hair.

The current Abyss Princess, Ying.

"A person from another land."

Suddenly, wisps of lightning appeared in Lei Yingdian's eyes, and intense lightning elements began to weave behind her.

Good morning, everyone.