People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 306 "Zhongli? I don't know him."

".Since you two have come all the way here to find me, I wonder where this information came from."

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Inexplicably, they were suddenly pulled away in the middle of the conversation. Ying and Paimeng were a little confused about the current situation.

Until the green-haired fairy in front of him, who looked like a young boy, spoke.
She realized in disbelief that this was probably the "Great Saint who conquers demons" they were looking for:

——Is this kind of task process really something I can have?
I didn't even enter the inn, but the target found me as soon as I arrived here. How could it be so simple?
But no matter how surprised they were, they knew they had to answer the immortal's questions as quickly as possible.

Paimon had previously practiced for this purpose because he was afraid that the other party would be difficult to deal with.

He reached out as quickly as possible and patted the blonde girl next to him, signaling her to take out "that" quickly.

".Ah? Oh, right, the keepsake!"

He took out the Chen Ge Pot in public in front of Xiao, and Ying also handed the token of "Guest of the Rebirth Hall" to the immortal in front of him.

"——As for the source of information, is this okay?
This is something sent by the person who entrusted us to come here. He said that it can help you recognize our identity.
If this doesn’t work, we can also explain the purpose of our visit.”

Looking at the ordinary-looking black wooden sign, Paimon explained unconfidently, fearing that a strange funeral organization like the Wangsheng Hall had no connection with the "Great Sage Who Conquers Demons".

".That's enough."

"what?"

There were still no setbacks, and Ying and Paimeng were a little shocked.

"——Did the guest official Zhongli from the Wangsheng Hall really know you, the Great Sage Who Conquers Demons?
We used to think that"

Because of some inexplicable ominous premonition, Ying skillfully covered Paimeng's mouth in front of the immortal, not intending to let the originally smooth mission become more complicated.

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"Zhongli Keqing.
Well, I don't know him.
The specific reasons are quite complicated, so just state your intentions directly."

Although Xiao could clearly sense the familiar divine power from the token, he did not detect any reserved information other than the words "Do not reveal the identity of the God of Rock".

Therefore, Xiao had already met them once before in Qingce Manor, and he also wanted to know what these two people wanted that made them come to him with the tokens.

Could it be that some remaining evil spirit has appeared? Or is the seal somewhere about to be broken?
After thinking about what the Emperor wanted him to do, Xiao also had a general expectation of what would happen next.

then
"——We two want to see the Rock King Emperor. If that doesn't work, a chance to communicate remotely and get the oracle will do!"

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Obviously, Paimon's pronunciation is standard and there is no ambiguity in his wording.
But when Xiao heard such a request, his face froze and the field fell into silence for a short time.

".What, what happened? Could it be that Great Sage, you can't contact the Rock King Emperor?"

Paimon noticed that the atmosphere seemed a little off, and asked tentatively with some concern.

"It's not that I can't get in touch with you.

Could you please recount your meeting with the "Guest of the Hall of Rebirth"?

Apart from this guy, are there any other people on the field?"

"Eh? Of course, but what about the others?"

".It seems that apart from Mr. Zhongli, there are only a few friends who eat with him.

Researcher Lin Feng from the Order Academy, the bard from Mondstadt, a boy who looks like a scholar, and a little girl who can't talk, do you have any questions? "

Paimon counted all the people he had seen at that time, and looked at the Demon Subduing Sage in front of him with some confusion.

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elf:"."

Do you think there is a problem? It's a big problem.
How on earth did you two manage to receive a mission like "find clues about the gods" from a group of gods?

But even if I couldn't figure out the deep meaning of the Emperor's actions,

The demon-conquering Great Sage, who had maintained a straight face for thousands of years, tried his best to suppress the expression on his face and responded in his usual cold tone:

".I understand.

There is no problem. ”

"——But I have no right to decide whether to see the Rock King.

Could you two wait for a moment? I need to consult the oracle."

"Huh?! Of course, of course!"

Seeing that the long-sought clue to the god was finally about to appear, Paimon immediately nodded frantically, fearing that he would lose this hard-earned opportunity in a second.

"Well, wait a moment, both of you."

He nodded to the two special "visitors" in front of him,
Because the known information was too outrageous, Xiao was already full of doubts.

He immediately closed his eyes and used the remaining divine power in the token to try to communicate with the Emperor who was still in Liyue Harbor.
I wondered how I should respond and what had caused this scene to happen.

Liyue Harbor, Bubulu.

Because of Lin Feng's special protection, the backyard is full of green plants all year round.

Zhongli, who was drinking tea from his cup, paused as he received the letter he had expected.

He glanced at a certain bard who was trying to have fun next to him.

He also shook his head and transmitted the reply he had prepared in advance to Wangshu Inn remotely through magic.

——As for why we didn't fight Xiao first,

Zhongli could only say that he knew best what kind of character this demon-conquering sage had in the eyes of outsiders.

When it comes to risking one's life, I'm afraid no one in the entire Liyue is better than him.

But when it comes to acting, it is really difficult for him.

".The current situation is complicated and long, but I and the other gods are not in a position to reveal our true identities.

When the Lantern Festival is over, I will meet these two travelers in my incarnation and answer their questions. You just need to convey the truth to them."

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On the other side, Xiao felt the message coming from the token in front of him.

Although I still don't understand why the Emperor is willing to meet these two travelers but is unwilling to reveal his true identity,
But since he had already received a definite answer, he did not have too many doubts. He just felt that everything the emperor said and did must have a reason, and he must have failed to understand the true meaning of the emperor's behavior.

He opened his eyes under the nervous gaze of the two visitors in front of him,

Xiao nodded and told the final result:

"The Emperor has agreed to meet with the two of you and answer a few of your questions."

"--Very good"

"——But Liyue is busy with affairs, and it is inconvenient for the Emperor to leave.
If you two want to ask for any information, you can think about it first. When the Lantern Festival is over, the Emperor will summon you."

The duo, who were originally tense after hearing the word "but",

After finding out that they only had to wait for a short time this time, they all breathed a sigh of relief:

".Huh, I was so scared, I thought something went wrong again."

"——We know that the gods are very busy.
Ying and I are already very satisfied to have this opportunity to meet each other."

Seeing that the mission was going more smoothly than ever before, Paimon patted his chest and said that the two of them didn't mind this kind of thing at all.

"Well, the Emperor is very busy with Liyue's affairs.

It has been hundreds of years since I summoned people from foreign countries. This time, I am willing to help you two solve your doubts, which is a rare opportunity in the world.

Please be polite when we meet again from now on."

Worried that these two travelers would underestimate the preciousness of this opportunity and thus offend the Emperor, Xiao also spoke up to give them a reminder.

"Thanks for the reminder, we will keep it in mind."

Having been in Liyue for so long, I have never heard of anyone being summoned by the Geo King. I naturally know how difficult it is to seek an audience with the gods.
So in response to the advice from the Demon-Subduing Sage, she nodded, indicating that they would cherish the time that the Emperor had taken out of his busy schedule to meet them.

"Well, the oracle has been delivered,
If there is nothing else, I will leave first. "

Feeling that the two people in front of him were reliable, Xiao felt relieved and prepared to leave after giving them a reminder.

But before he could move, he heard the little white guy in front of him shout:
"——Please wait a moment! Actually, Mr. Zhongli, who gave us the token, has something else for us to convey.
——He said he hopes you can go to Liyue Harbor during the Lantern Festival, just to see the Sky Lanterns!"

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".Going to Liyue Harbor? Okay, I got it."

The green-haired young immortal paused, but finally nodded and agreed.

——Although his karma has been completely eliminated and he will no longer harm mortals like he did in the past,
But after all, habits accumulated over thousands of years are not so easy to change.

If he wasn't invited, Xiao thought he wouldn't be interested in watching the lights released by mortals.

After making sure that the two people in front of him had not missed anything, the turquoise wind elemental power rose up around Xiao.
Before his figure disappeared, only a few words remained in the ears of Ying and Paimeng:

"——You two have a connection with the Emperor and are blessed by the gods.

If you encounter danger in Liyue from now on, just call me by my name "Xiao" and I will come to protect you."

".However, with this Chilong by my side, I think there will be only a few who will pose a threat. I hope you two won't have to meet me in the future."

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“It seems like he has already left. Is this the immortal from Liyue?

It feels like this "Great Saint" not only has a special way of speaking, but also has a fairy-like feel when he moves around."

Looking at Xiao who appeared in a gust of wind and disappeared in the wind, Paimeng spoke with some envy.

"——However, although the process is somewhat different from what I imagined,
But our mission of delivering the message and finding the gods should have been accomplished perfectly this time, right?
It feels much more relaxed than I imagined. Perhaps the ancestor of the Wangsheng Hall is really related to this "Great Saint Who Conquers Demons"

After thinking about it, she felt that the speed of completion of this mission was unexpectedly fast, and it was totally unlike their previous experiences with twists and turns. Paimon also exclaimed with some disbelief.

".Indeed, we haven't even entered the gate of Wangshu Inn yet.

The "delicious almond tofu" I prepared was not used at all.
The process was so easy that I even suspected I was in some strange fantasy world. "

After hearing Paimon's sigh, Ying also nodded, expressing his deep approval of his guide's conclusion.

Seeing that the god he had been pursuing for a long time finally had a clear clue,
Ying heaved a sigh of relief, looking at the wasteland far away from Wangshu Inn, and suggested:

"——Let's go. We left too suddenly.
Let's go back to Wangshu Inn to meet Mona and the others first, otherwise they might get worried."

"As for the dishes we prepared, we will place them on the top floor of Wangshu Inn before we leave.
After all, this "Great Saint" has helped us a lot, so it is only right that we offer him more dishes."

Recalling the process of this meeting,

Ying discovered that although the other party's tone was cold and he didn't talk much, after ignoring these appearances, this young immortal was actually very friendly to the two of them.
Not only did he remind him of the things to pay attention to when meeting the Geo King, he even took the initiative to promise that he could call on him for help if he encountered danger in Liyue in the future.

Having received so much help on just their first meeting, Ying also planned to put more dishes on the top floor of the inn as a small reward.

"Well, let's go.
After all, he just disappeared in a flash, Mona and the others might be looking for us now, so we should go back quickly!"

Nodding in agreement with Ying's approach, Paimeng also waved his hand and took the lead in floating in the air towards the direction of Wangshu Inn.

".Are you saying that the two of you suddenly disappeared just now and were taken away by the immortal?!"

"Well, this 'Great Saint Conquering Demons' is much easier to talk to than I thought.
Therefore, our purpose of coming here has been fully achieved. We may return to Liyue Harbor after having a meal."

Paimon nodded, looked at the blonde girl beside him, and emphasized the word "eat".

".Don't look at me, Paimon."

"Since I have promised you, I will certainly not break my promise."

Thinking about the prices of food at Wangshu Inn, I feel like my wallet is likely to shrink again.
Although Ying, who had been busy earning Mora, sighed, she still agreed to take Paimon and Fantuan out for a good meal.

"—Mona, do you want to come with us?
With their appetites, it doesn't matter if a few more people come. How about we all come and have a meal together?"

Looking up at the friends from different countries in front of me,

Ying, who aspires to travel around the seven countries and thinks it would be a good idea to make more friends, tentatively invited him.

"Eat! Ahem. I mean, I've been so unlucky lately, so I might as well go to Mond later to help the old lady find something.

Since you are all going to Liyue Harbor to celebrate the Lantern Festival, I'll go with you.
Otherwise, if I meet the successor like this, I will definitely be laughed at."

Seeing that Amber and Cole had agreed to have dinner together and go to Liyue Harbor,
Mona also thought about it seriously and finally decided that it would be better to wait until her luck changed before going to Mond.

——And I heard from my two friends that the person who entrusted the "Chilong" to them is in Liyue Harbor.
If you go there by yourself, you might have a chance to meet the other party and get some valuable rewards there.

In this way, my chances of winning against another heir will definitely be greatly increased!
(End of this chapter)