Genshin Impact short video: The death sentence at the start terrifies Fou.

Paimon: Alas, the Fools have messed with the wrong people this time.

[Venti: Oh dear, to openly break the contract in Liyue, we can't let Zhong, the Guest Elder, get away with this.]

Zhongli's expression was solemn. "The Rock King Emperor once said, 'Once a contract is made, those who break their word will be punished by being eaten by the Rock.'"

“That is your Liyue god. I come from Winter Solstice, I…”

Zhongli rudely interrupted him, something he rarely did.

However, since the other party broke the contract in front of the God of Contracts, he no longer needed to be polite.

"The punishment of eating rocks, you'll experience it for yourself... it won't be easy."

Clement couldn't withstand a single move from Zhongli; he was completely defeated by a large pillar.

"Your gains are confiscated by me. You have no right to move forward. Just leave."

Then comes the part where the bad guys make threats: "Damn it, you just wait!"

[Hu Tao: How come the guest elder's combat power is so outrageous? Or is this Clement just too weak?]

[Zhongli: (Drinking tea) He probably lost on purpose because he was worried about the traveler beside him.]

[Ying: It's possible. If I intervene, he won't be able to escape.]

Diluc: It seems your experiences in Liyue have given you a better understanding of the Fatui.

In the video.

Paimon: "They said it was an archaeological survey, but they couldn't keep up the act any longer."

Taking the opportunity, Yingmei teased the money-grubber Paimon, saying, "Don't turn into him in the future, Paimon!"

Paimon: "What do you mean?! (stomps his foot)"

Zhongli watched the fools flee in disarray and said.

“Clement’s mistake was greed. But beyond greed, there are many other temptations that make one want to break the contract.”

"When faced with something they desire, how many people can truly restrain their desires and abide by the contract? Let's take this opportunity to clarify that."

Now that things have developed to this point, Zhongli felt there was no need to continue acting.

Let's be direct and make things clear.

"This temporary archaeological team isn't actually here to 'conduct archaeological' work."

Chapter 85 The Cruel Truth: The Losers of the Demon God War

Wan Yan stubbornly refused to admit it, but Zhong Li ruthlessly exposed her lie.

“Madam, you lack the most basic archaeological knowledge and don’t recognize many artifacts, but you are particularly proficient in the knowledge of the Salt Demon.”

"You're probably more interested in the Salt Demon itself than in archaeology and artifacts."

"The legends about the Salt Demon God that you mentioned at the Pearl Pavilion, as far as I know, are most prevalent in the 'Ginhara Hall'..."

Seeing that her disguise had been exposed, Wanyan could only beg him to stop talking.

"Stop talking... Sir, you are indeed very knowledgeable. It seems that I made the right choice to ask you a question."

She frankly admitted that she was not an archaeologist at all, but rather from one of the "Seven Stars and Eight Gates" of Liyue, the "Silver Plains Office" in charge of the salt industry.

The reason she was interested in the Salt Demon was because her ancestors were people who had been protected by the Salt Demon.

Charlotte: No wonder she doesn't call the Geo Archon "Emperor" like other Liyue people, but calls him by his first name instead.

[Navia: Looking at the chat room, it's clear that not many people talk about Morax.]

Xingqiu: That was out of reverence for the Emperor.

Wanyan then accused Morax, "During the war, Morax assassinated our god. He was jealous of the power of the Demon God of Words, causing us to be displaced!"

"We...we hate him! But Liyue is Morax's Liyue, and history will surely be distorted by him..."

She became more and more excited as she spoke.

"So I want to prove that Morax also has sins! He has blood on his hands, and he has a cruel and ruthless side."

Zhongli fell silent, unsure where to begin.

However, Wanyan interpreted Zhongli's attitude as him being afraid to face the truth.

“We signed a contract to face the truth, right, Mr. Zhongli? You must make a fair judgment on this matter!”

Zhongli: "That's natural, and Liyue is no longer the Liyue of Morax. Come with me, all the answers lie ahead."

Further on, a broken sword is enshrined on the altar.

Wan Yan was overjoyed; this was proof that Heulia had rebelled!

She wanted to take the broken sword, but due to the contract, Zhongli only allowed her to take one item.

Even Ying and Paimon's pleas were to no avail.

Therefore, Wanyan decided to break the contract.

"You can punish me however you want, just let me bring back... proof of my faith."

Paimon thought Zhongli was going to hit her, so she quickly stepped in front of him.

[Zhong Li: No, as punishment, I will probably choose to tell her the "truth"]

[Araki Kazuto: What kind of punishment is telling her the truth?]

[Coral Palace Heart Sea: It seems this truth will completely change her perception; perhaps the Salt Demon God isn't what she thought at all.]

[Barbara: The collapse of faith is indeed a severe punishment]

In the video, Zhong Li indeed chose to tell the truth.

Wan Yan couldn't believe it. "The truth? You're saying the truth... is punishment for me?"

"Yes, what you are about to hear is the price you pay for breaking the contract."

Zhongli began to recount the facts about the Salt Demon God.

"Unfortunately, Heureia, the Salt Demon, is not a powerful demon."

"On the contrary, she is too weak—too accommodating, too frail—and has absolutely no chance of ascending to the position of one of the Seven Gods...a loser."

Wan Yan was struck dumb upon hearing this. "You...what did you say?!"

"During the War of the Demon Gods, the demon gods of the mortal world used all their strength and wisdom to fight for the continent of Teyvat."

"But Heureia chose to run away, believing that as long as she gave up before the fighting even started, the war would never affect her or her people."

Zhongli's words carried a hint of regret, "However, in the long years of war, there is no end to retreat."

"In its endless concessions, Heureia lost all its land, leaving it with only its last refuge."

Wan Yan murmured repeatedly, "No...it's impossible."

But Zhongli did not stop; this was her punishment.

"In her final moments, she didn't even have a weapon to raise to protect her people."

Wanyan felt something was wrong; wasn't there a sword right there?

Isn't this sword proof of resistance?

Zhongli paused for a moment, "This broken sword is not a relic of the Salt Demon God, but... the murder weapon that killed her."

Wanyan couldn't accept any of this. "No! This is fake! What you're saying is all lies! You're trying to deceive me and undermine my faith in the gods!"

"I have said that I only state the facts."

"This is outrageous! You...you're also a follower of Morax! You can't fool me!"

After Wan Yan finished speaking, she ran away crying.

Hey! Don't run away!

"After all, this is punishment. Otherwise, I wouldn't want to talk about such a cruel thing."

Zhongli suggested that everyone go deeper into the area, where there was something that would force her to accept the truth no matter what.

Along the way, the number of 'people' increased, and they came in all shapes and sizes. Most of them were running away.

[Colette: How scary...]

[Navia: Are they running away?]

[Kaeya: It's probably because someone who couldn't escape turned into this statue.]

[Hu Tao: What exactly happened here?]

Zhongli and the others found Wanyan, who had escaped. She was squatting in front of the last door of the ruins, looking lost and helpless.

That's the truth of the whole thing.

Zhongli: "Since you can't trust me, let's move on."

open the door.

Despite being on guard, the sight before them still startled the three of them.

Salt crystals spread outwards from the center of the house in all directions.

The surrounding statues either looked terrified or turned to run away, but none of them managed to escape.

Only the central statue is different; its posture resembles holding a sword with both hands, plunging the sword fiercely into the victim's body.

"This is the scene. Herria's body disintegrated, leaving only traces of salt. Her final moments are frozen here."

"The story goes that some of her people finally realized that this kind but weak demon could not protect anyone in the war."

"The war between demons is very cruel. Rather than letting her suffer the torment of defeat, it is better to grant her a relatively easy release."

Ying asked, "Then what are these statues?"

"No matter how weak a demon god is, the power it loses upon death is beyond what a mortal body can withstand."

"The people of the Salt Goddess who have not suffered this calamity have left her territory and gone to Liyue to seek the protection of the Geo Archon."

Their descendants feared the demonic remnants left behind by Heureia, and the eternal curse she bestowed upon them...

"So they risked their lives to return here, broke the sword, and offered it as an offering, hoping to appease the anger she left behind."