Genshin Impact, all those behind-the-scenes big shots are me

The envoys nodded in agreement.

Is something that costs 200 Mora useful?

Forget it, who cares?

Seeing this, Sino really wanted to remind Su Chen that the Academy was cutting expenses recently and might not be able to reimburse him, but after thinking about it, he decided against it, since he couldn't control the matter anyway.

...

Starting from Port Omos and passing through the lush forest, Su Chen recalled the scene of creating the rainforest with the Great Tree King over thousands of years, and his heart was filled with endless emotion.

"Why is Su Chen acting like an old man returning to his hometown?" Pai Mengfei muttered to Ying.

She always felt that Su Chen and Zhong Li were very similar, both young old men, lacking the vitality that one should have at their age.

As they traversed forests and meadows, to the surprise of Ying and her companions, they encountered no dangerous monsters along the way, nor even a single weak QQ human. The heads of little elves peeked out from the deep woods, and flowers, grasses, and green leaves stretched out beneath Su Chen's feet. A wondrous melody drifted through the forest, and a group of small animals followed Su Chen, accompanying him on his journey.

Like a scene from a fairy tale, the entire forest exuded a joyful mood. Even though Ying, Paimon, and Seno couldn't communicate with the forest, this feeling was all too clear once they were immersed in it.

They couldn't understand why the entire forest seemed to be welcoming Su Chen's arrival.

Su Chen, who was walking ahead of them, felt as if he were walking through a painting. It was right in front of him, yet he felt as if he were in two different worlds.

This strange phenomenon lasted for quite a while before it stopped.

When the plants stopped growing, the fairies stopped singing, and the little animals all left.

Seeing the three people staring in disbelief, Su Chen laughed and said, "I told you, I've studied animal languages."

Paimon Ababa: "But those flowers and plants..."

"Oh, and I also took a course in plant language while I was at it."

"???"

Su Chen, do I look like an idiot to you?

Su Chen said slowly, "Wisdom gives us the ability to understand all things. You certainly can't understand it at your current level. You'll understand in the future."

Seno looked thoughtful.

Paimon said, "I think he's just trying to fool us. You don't have to think about it so seriously."

Sino ignored him and continued to ponder the gist of Su Chen's words.

Su Chen smiled without saying a word.

They arrived at Kawan Post Station.

The once bustling post station is now under strict guard by a group of thirty people. Due to the strange phenomenon in the desert, the situation between the rainforest and the desert has become extremely tense. Throughout the desert, there is only one voice: "The Emperor has returned!"

Therefore, welcoming the Emperor's return, attacking the rainforest, and rebuilding Shurima's glory became the cry of the desert people.

The thirty-man regiment stationed here was in a terrible predicament. With such a small number of people, there was no doubt that if there were any organized uprising in the desert, Kawanyi would fall in no time.

So when they saw Seno appear, it was as if they had seen a savior.

"Lord Seno, you must do something about this! Those desert people have all gathered together, and they're even plotting loudly in broad daylight, discussing how to storm Sumeru City!" a guard complained.

"There's already a conflict going on over there, and I'm afraid it might really break out later."

Seno glanced at him but didn't say anything.

But Su Chen understood what he meant: Do you think I'm an idiot?

He's a high-ranking official in charge of discipline, but maintaining public order isn't within his job scope; at most, he's just punishing those 'criminals'.

However, there was nothing he could do about it now, because the desert mercenaries had blocked the road to Kawan Post Station and were now prohibiting any outsiders from entering the desert.

The reason is simple: with the sun disk rising, the council will surely take action. Regardless of whether the emperor returns, it is the desert's wealth, and the people of the grass god cannot be allowed to plunder it.

The management of Kokawan Post Station still belongs to the rainforest, so the 30-person group naturally cannot allow them to do so.

Thus, the two sides were locked in a standoff, with tensions running high.

"What do we do? We can't get through," Paimon said, scratching his head.

Su Chen said, "Money makes the world go round. If we throw a few million at it, they'll definitely let us through."

Do you have millions of Mora?

"No," Su Chen shook his head. "I never carry money when I go out."

"Are you still proud?"

Paimon was furious with Su Chen. He clearly had no money, so why was he acting like he was so powerful?

Su Chen looked at Ying, who quickly took two steps back and shook her head in refusal. She knew what Su Chen meant without him saying a word.

I don't have millions of Mora, but I do have a few hundred Mora, do you want them?

"Let's go take a look first," Seno said.

The three walked towards the entrance of the desert. The closer they got, the more people there were. Local residents of Kawan Station, who had gathered because of the excitement, craned their necks to watch. The 30-person group responsible for maintaining order was trying to dissuade them, saying, "Damn it, don't look! If a fight breaks out, you won't even have time to run away!"

"Get out! You despicable scoundrels! The Great Tree King stole His Majesty the Emperor's divine throne. You are the thief's subjects and have no right to set foot in the desert!"

"The sun disk is the desert's treasure. His Majesty the Emperor has returned. Hurry home and wash your necks!"

"Thirty cowards, toothless wolves. What is a wolf without teeth? An obedient dog!"

"Hahaha!"

A series of rough, noisy sounds came from behind.

Among the group of thirty, the leader, a man with a resolute face, said in a deep voice: "This is the last warning. Lift the blockade immediately, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

call out! ——

A sharp crossbow bolt pierced the air, heading straight for the person who had just spoken.

The latter, also unskilled, drew his sword and slashed fiercely, shouting angrily, "Are you openly defying the Grass God?!"

"So what if they resist? The Tree King is dead, an emperor shall rise! Everyone, His Majesty the Emperor has returned, and He will restore the glory of Shurima. Now, follow me and kill these despicable bastards!"

"Kill, kill, kill!!!"

The flames of war ignited in an instant!

Desert mercenaries never reason with words; they reason with knives and fists!

"Go to hell!"

“Shoot!!”

The clanging of swords clashing echoed incessantly, and sharp crossbow bolts rained down like a storm. Those struck by arrows fell to the ground one after another. In no time, crimson blood stained the earth, and the pungent smell of blood swept through the entire Kawan Post Station with the sandstorm. The residents who had been watching the spectacle were suddenly terrified, their faces turning pale, and they fled in haste.

"Whoa! A fight breaks out! What do we do?!" Paimon exclaimed.

Sino frowned slightly and said, "Teacher, I have to go help them."

The group of thirty people was too small. Even though they were better equipped than the other mercenaries, the ruthlessness of the desert mercenaries was something most people in the rainforest didn't possess.

As the saying goes, the ruthless fear the stubborn, and the stubborn fear the reckless.

If you're willing to risk your life, what else is there to be afraid of?

"Go."

Su Chen nodded slightly.

He didn't actually want to see the desert people killed, but this was how the desert people had survived for five hundred years. They were trapped in the harsh desert environment, without faith or support, and could only fight for a chance to survive by holding onto their weapons.

Perhaps they themselves didn't believe that Emperor Azir could really return; they just wanted to take this opportunity to give the oppressors a good slap in the face and let them know that the desert people were not to be trifled with!

Sino joined the battle, but he alone could not immediately turn the tide.

Just then, a well-armed group of people rushed over from the rainforest.

"The fire is here! Capture them! Those who resist will be killed without mercy!"

Boom~

A terrifying attack, formed from concentrated lightning, struck and exploded among the crowd, killing a group of mercenaries instantly.

"The ground fire is coming!!"

The mercenaries' faces showed panic.

Earth Fire, a vast and ancient force that has existed for five hundred years, is known to almost everyone.

They are not subject to anyone, but have recently entered into a cooperative relationship with the Council of the Church, obeying the orders of the great sage Azhar and assisting Sumeru.

At this moment, most of the attacking Earthfire members were holding uniquely designed weapons, which were surrounded by elemental light.

The Ironclad Cavalry, which once resounded throughout the desert, perished, and the spirits that had made pacts with them suffered heavy casualties as a result. The damaged spirits were incorporated into these weapons, granting mortals the magical power to wield elemental forces.

The Earthfires possessed a large number of such weapons, and after years of development, their strength far surpassed that of those gilded brigades.

With their help, the hastily assembled desert mercenaries were immediately routed.

"Subterranean fire..."

Su Chen hesitated for a moment, and was about to make a move when he saw the sky covered by dark clouds.

Rumble~~

The ground shook, and yellow sand flew everywhere!

A sudden sandstorm brought the fighting to a halt. Everyone looked around in panic, not understanding what was happening.

A moment later, several dark figures appeared in the sandstorm.

The shadowy figure drew closer until it revealed its true form. The gray robe covering its body fluttered in the wind and sand, and in an instant, both the group of thirty and the desert mercenaries showed expressions of fear.

Because this squad is everyone's nightmare. They walk through the yellow sands, unknown to anyone, and never stop anywhere. For hundreds of years, they have been wandering, just to protect the last glory of Shurima.

It is said that the Church sent a thousand-strong team to strangle them, carrying a large number of technological weapons, but they all died in the wilderness on the second day after entering the desert.

A few people killed a thousand members of the Order of the Fathers!

What is such a terrifying guy doing here?

Everyone was filled with doubt.

The dark figure walked straight to the back of the crowd and stopped in front of Su Chen and his two companions.

Su Chen was slightly taken aback, then chuckled and said, "It's you."