Genshin Impact: Starting Guide - End of the World Qi Bao

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"That's all."

"Of course that's fine."

"The contract has been made. Anyone who breaks his promise shall be punished by eating rocks."

"That's fine, but Mr. Zhongli, aren't you breaking your contract with 'Young Master' and 'Lady'?"

"The contract between Zhong and the two of you was to give the 'Heart of God' to the Fools, but it did not specify to whom it was given."

After saying that, he placed a chess piece that shimmered with golden light in front of you.

"As expected of you, Morax, you've really mastered the art of contracts."

Jue Xi reached out and put away the "Heart of God". How did Zhong Li see through her so easily and bet on her directly? And Venti too? Oh well, if the Wind God could see that she was extraordinary, the Geo God would definitely be able to as well. Besides, she had shown off her skills in Dihua Marsh yesterday.

"It seems that Mr. Juexi has lost interest in listening to the story. It's getting late, so why don't we go to the 'Liuli Pavilion' to meet some guests?"

"Alright, let's go, Mr. Zhongli."

Chapter 52 Kiana

And on the other side...

Yingmei finally finished her errands—no, wait, after informing all the immortals and the Great Sage Subduing Demons—and returned to the Northern Bank.

"Young Master" inquired

"You're finally back. How was your trip to Jueyun Pass?"

"The four immortals and the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons have been notified."

Having experienced Jue Xi's betrayal, Ying Mei now dislikes the Fools even more.

"Oh? You don't want to tell me too many details? Fine, I also have information to provide you."

Before the young master could finish speaking, Yingmei interrupted him.

Do you know Zhong Li?

The young master paused awkwardly for a moment before continuing...

"I didn't expect that you, Traveler, would know Mr. Zhongli. In that case, the 'information' I was about to share might be useless now. The person I found to break the deadlock for you two is none other than Mr. Zhongli. Tonight, we've prepared a meeting ceremony at the 'Liuli Pavilion'... well, in this country, it's called a 'dinner party'. Let's go."

"Liuli Pavilion! Traveler, there's something delicious to eat!"

Paimon and Yingmei had been flying all day, and they instantly perked up when they heard about the hotel.

"Paimon..."

"Hehe, I don't think 'Young Master' is so bad after all, traveler."

"Ugh."

Yingmei sighed helplessly and followed the "young master".

"Yay, let's eat!" Paimon followed Yingmei with great interest.

After Kiana was taken away by Kurumi...

"Qibao, let me take you to meet my good friend~"

"Okay, sure."

Walking with Kurumi, Kiana instantly became socially awkward. How come this other version of herself is so socially adept... She really is very similar to her previous self.

"Hehe, don't be so nervous. My friends are amazing. They are all influential figures in various industries in Liyue."

"Walnut's friend is really amazing."

I haven't felt this way, like I'm talking to myself, in a long time. The last time was with Xilin...

"Let me introduce you to Da Mi and Er Mi first. I haven't seen them in a long time."

"Big Mimi and Little Mimi? Are they the kittens you keep, Walnut?"

"Yes, it's so impressive."

"Isn't it impressive..."

Then, Hu Tao led Kiana to the entrance of the General Affairs Department.

"Hey, Dami, you've gotten fat again! I've made some new friends. It's been so long since I've visited you all. Why are you all so dirty?" He then wiped the stains off the stone lion with his sleeve, not caring about the dirt.

"I'll bring some things next time and help you two clean up properly."

"Hu Tao, this..."

"Hehe, how impressive is that? Every time I make new friends, I come here to introduce Da Mi and Er Mi to them."

"That's impressive."

"When I was little, I gave my grandfather a grand funeral when I was thirteen. People, they just leave like that. Later, I went to Wuwangpo, hoping to see him one last time. I wanted to ask him, 'How was it? Are you satisfied with the funeral your dear granddaughter arranged for you?' Hehe. How could he have left so suddenly? I still had so many things I hadn't learned. Later, I waited there for a long time, ate all the food I brought, and saw many ghosts, but I never saw my grandfather. Then, an old woman came and said she knew my grandfather. She told me..."

The mischievous Walnut paused for a moment, then adopted a high-pitched voice, mimicking the old woman's tone.

“There has never been a head of the Hall of Rebirth who has stayed here before. You should go back.”

Kiana genuinely liked this other version of herself as she watched Kurumi being silly; she was so sunny and optimistic.

Walnut continued.

"Thinking about it later, it makes sense. Grandpa didn't appear because he had no regrets. He did a great job and crossed the boundary without regrets, heading to the other side. It should be a happy thing, but I really want to see Grandpa one more time."

Even Hu Tao showed a hint of reluctance after saying those last words...

Hu Tao and Kiana talked a lot about her childhood, and how everyone was afraid of her and wouldn't play with her, so she came to play with the stone lions instead. Later, she suddenly stopped coming because the stone lions had grown up and needed to learn to be self-reliant, hahaha.

"Hu Tao is a very strong child. Your grandfather will be very proud of her."

After saying that, Kiana hugged Kurumi.

For some reason, Kiana's actions made the usually carefree Kurumi feel quite embarrassed.

"Ah, I, I was just saying. It's all in the past, I didn't take it to heart. Hehe, I only told you this, I haven't told anyone else. Kiana, you have to keep it a secret for me."

Hu Tao broke free from Kiana's embrace, still feeling a pang of reluctance.

"Ahem, my grandfather once told me: Be upright in life, and be clear about your death. Follow your heart and do your best."

It's strange that I talked so much with Kiana today. Maybe it's because her voice sounds a lot like mine? I poured my heart out to her.

"That makes a lot of sense. I think Walnut is really cool, but..."

"But what?"

"However, since you've already called me 'sister,' you can always come to me, Kiana, if you need anything in the future. I'll definitely do it for you."

"Hehe, okay, Kiana~ Big sister~"

"Little Walnut, will you promise your older sister something?"

"it is good."

"Aren't you even going to ask what it is?"

"Do not ask."

"Haha, I hope that if you ever have anything that makes you unhappy in the future—or better yet, if nothing at all—you'll talk to your sister about it. Don't keep it bottled up inside, okay?"

"Um, sister, about what I just said, sigh, I've really let it go. I'm not sad. Grandpa wouldn't want to see me regret because of him, would he? It's just a feeling of regret, yes, that's right."

After listening, Kiana cupped Hu Tao's face in her hands. "What a stubborn child, just like me," she thought, and rubbed it vigorously.

"Ouch~what are you doing~"

"Hehe, Walnut's face is very easy to rub."

"That's not fair! I want to rub yours too!"

"Catch up with me, and I'll give you a massage, hehe."

Kiana turned and ran away after saying that.

"Don't run!"

After the two of them playfully wrestled for a while...

"Thank you, Kiana-neechan."

"Don't mention it, Little Walnut, I'm very happy too."

"Hehe, it's getting late, sister. Zhongli Keqing should have finished talking with your lover. I heard he's going to 'Liuli Pavilion' for dinner tonight. Let me take you there."

"Okay, what about you?"

After what happened last night, Kiana accepted the title of "lover" and felt a little happy.

"I dropped my sister off and then went back to the Hall of Rebirth. I usually don't get involved in Zhongli Keqing's affairs. By the way, my sister's lover is very handsome, but he's so boring. He can actually listen to storytelling with Zhongli Keqing."

"Haha, for him, listening to storytelling is probably just a way to get closer to someone."

"I see, is that so? Adults are such a hassle."

Before long, the two arrived at the "Liuli Pavilion".

The staff at Liuli Pavilion said warmly

"Master Hu, Mr. Zhongli's private room is ready. Please come in."

Hu Tao turned to Kiana and said.

"I won't go. Kiana can go in. I'll be going now."

"Okay, Walnut Sister, be careful."

Hearing Kiana tell her to be careful, Kurumi smiled.

"Hehe, I got it, thanks, sister."

After saying that, he skipped away from the "Liuli Pavilion" without looking back, and Kiana also went into the private room.

"Qibao, you're here! I was just about to look for you. How did you have fun with Hutao?"