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

Qin rolled her eyes at Lisa, then turned and went into the building.

From Mondstadt to Dawn Winery, and then through the Stone Gate to Dihua Isle, Su Chen sat in the carriage, leisurely watching the flowers, plants, insects, animals, and clouds drift by.

After the simulation ended, he found that his state of mind seemed to have changed a lot.

In the past, there were always endless things I wanted to do, and I wanted to make a big splash.

But now all he wants is to quietly have a drink, a cup of tea, listen to some music, and take a walk.

Is this what ordinary people call 'wise man's mode'?

In that sense, he could understand Mr. Zhong's mindset to some extent.

"It's a pity Arya couldn't come along."

Paimon leaned against the car window, looking back at Mondstadt, and said regretfully.

Over the past two days, she and Arya have gotten along quite well.

However, the latter was to stay behind as a hub between the Knights and the Earthfire, a task assigned to her by Su Chen. The little girl also said, "Teacher, you can go without worry."

"Su Chen, what kind of country is Liyue?" Paimon asked, pulling his head back out of the car window.

"Liyue, a place where thousands of ships and merchants gather, is full of gold. It's just a matter of whether you can find it."

Su Chen chuckled.

Paimon blinked: "Then why did you go from Liyue to Mondstadt?"

"Me?" Su Chen shrugged. "I couldn't make it here anymore. The people of Liyue are too competitive. I'm a lazy person, so I can't compete with them."

Paimon thought to himself, "I'm not a three-year-old anymore."

Boss, you can't even make it in the industry?

Paimon and Luminous are really looking forward to their trip to Liyue.

They were eager to see just how wealthy the people of Liyue really were.

In fact, the name of Liyue is well known to the people of the other seven kingdoms. When people talk about Liyue, the first thing they think of is that it is rich, has people, mountains and rivers and countless precious mines. But what is most intriguing is the legend of the 'Human Emperor Xuanyuan' in Liyue, who pacified the nine provinces with his sword and laid the foundation for Liyue's eternal rule. Even the Geo Archon did not achieve such a feat.

Of course, without visiting Liyue, it's hard to believe that someone could accomplish something comparable to a god, so many people who travel to Liyue do so because of the name "Human Emperor".

From this perspective, although the Human Emperor has been dead for thousands of years, he still makes a huge contribution to the economic development of Liyue.

Su Chen thought with great satisfaction.

Ta-ta-ta-ta.

The carriage traveled for half a day.

"Chief Inspector, Wangshu Inn is just ahead."

A sound came from outside the car.

Su Chen responded, "Where are the travelers?"

"She just rushed into the woods with Paimon, and we don't know what they're doing there."

"Then let's wait a bit, they should be back soon."

Along the way, Ying and Paimon hunted and dug for boxes, acting as carefree as a pair of wild men, which the people in the caravan had long since grown accustomed to.

Sure enough, it wasn't long before Ying returned carrying a large piece of wild boar meat. It seemed like they had just gone through a big battle. Paimon kept recounting her and Ying's adventure, exuding an air of 'we two are invincible'.

"Let's have a meal at Wangshu Inn before continuing our journey."

It was midday, and the weather was hot. It has to be said that the climate in Liyue is hotter than in Mondstadt. Mondstadt is like spring all year round, while Liyue has four distinct seasons. This is probably due to the influence of the gods' power. It is said that the Thunder God on the opposite ocean can command the thunder of the world with a single thought.

Seeing that the accompanying delegation members were all sweating profusely, Su Chen ordered a break during the intermission.

Wangshu Inn is quite large. Because it is built on the side of a main road, the road is well-connected and accessible from north to south. It is a necessary route from Mondstadt to Liyue Harbor, so many people come here to rest.

"Look, the road is much easier to travel after we get here."

Paimon stared at the flat road beneath his feet. "Are the roads in Mondstadt really this well-maintained?"

The members of the delegation all shook their heads.

Paimon crossed his arms and analyzed rationally: "Hmm, it seems the people of Liyue are indeed rich; they even have such well-maintained roads."

Ying reminded her that since the Rock Lord controls the rock element, building a road is not just a matter of a thought.

Paimon covered her ears and ignored it all. She was determined to make a fortune here, no matter what.

"The roads of Liyue weren't built by Lord Geo, but by the efforts and resources of his people," Su Chen said with a light laugh.

Ying tilted her head: "Why? Isn't it a simple matter for a god?"

Su Chen thought for a while about how to explain it to her, so he said Barbatos's name.

Ying immediately understood.

Yes, but it's not necessary, right?

Humans have their own wisdom and their own power. God is not a babysitter; how could He help with everything?

Upon entering the inn, the waiter greeted us warmly.

The Wangshu Inn has tables set up both inside and outside the main hall for guests to choose from.

It's hot at noon, but cool in the morning and evening.

At this time, everyone is eating inside the hall, and no one would want to go against the sun.

"This place isn't very big."

As Paimon walked inside, he looked around curiously the whole way.

Liyue has a different style from Mondstadt, even the inns are decorated more elegantly, with flowers planted inside and out, called "Rainbow Garments," which are quite precious.

The store was bustling with activity and filled with noise.

Most of them were travelers from various places, and many people came to join in the fun during the ritual of inviting immortals.

"Have you heard? The dragon scourge in Mondstadt has been resolved."

"Huh? Really? It's finally over after half a year?"

“It’s true. My cousin’s second sister’s sister lives in Mondstadt. She told me herself.”

"Then I can go to Mondstadt for a visit. I heard the wine there is quite good, while the wine in Liyue is not. My cousin said that the wine vendors in Liyue all add water to their wine."

"Tch~ It's already a favor that they didn't mix alcohol into the water when they sold it to you."

"How do you know they're from Liyue? There are plenty of people doing business in Liyue these days, and we Liyue people never lie."

"Oh yeah, yeah, last time I was ripped off and left with only my underwear."

"Where did you go that you got scammed so badly?"

"Chunxiang Kiln".

"???"

There were shirtless men, people talking loudly, people drinking and chatting—a real mixed bag.

Seeing Su Chen and the others come in, they didn't seem curious and continued chatting amongst themselves.

"Traveler, let's go for a walk!"

Paimon, who loved to join in the fun, dragged Ying around the inn, leaving the delegation to order food.

The inn is indeed very large, providing both meals and accommodation. There are elevators going up and down, and countless people come and go.

“Once you find your brother, we’ll open an inn like this too, and then we can earn tons and tons of Mora!” Paimon said excitedly.

Ying said, "Then we were so broke that all we had left were our underwear."

"Pah! No way! I want to learn the ways of business in Liyue and then make a fortune!"

After Paimon finished speaking, he suddenly stopped flying and turned to look at a painting hanging on the wall.

"Hey, who is this person?"

Ying also looked at it curiously.

The man in the painting, dressed in black robes and holding an ancient sword, stands tall and imposing, facing the world with extraordinary heroism.

"Could it be the Rock King Emperor?"

The two guessed.

"Hehe~ This isn't the Emperor." A man's voice rang out. "This person is none other than the famous Human Emperor of Liyue!"

"you are?"

Behind the two stood a middle-aged man dressed in a dark gray long robe.

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Esteemed guests, I am Huai'an, the manager of Wangshu Inn."

"Oh, it's you, shopkeeper. You just said this painting is of that Emperor?"

“Yes.” Huai’an looked up at the painting with a reverent expression. “Legend has it that the Human Emperor once used his blood to consecrate the sword, and the Xuanyuan Sword settled the fate of the Nine Provinces. A golden dragon soared into the sky, and the scene was unprecedented. Since then, the fortune of Liyue has been prosperous. If it weren’t for that, it wouldn’t be what it is today… Are you two travelers from out of town, here to participate in the Immortal Invitation Ceremony?”

Paimon chuckled and said, "Yes, yes, I'm Paimon, and this is the Traveler."

Huai'an chuckled: "Then you should definitely take a good look around. Besides the ceremony of inviting the immortals, the Human Emperor Festival is also a grand event, and it will definitely not disappoint you two."

Ying stared at the portrait: "This back view looks so familiar."

Paimon tilted his head: "Huh?" Then he whispered, "It's not your brother, is it?"

Ying was speechless. Of course not. In her memory, her brother shouldn't be that 'handsome'.

"To offer blood as a sacrifice to the sword...that sounds so brave, it must hurt a lot."

Paimon scratched his head: "Is it really that powerful? It's still human, after all."

“You don’t understand. Once you truly understand Liyue, you’ll know how great that Human Emperor was.” Huai’an smiled. “Back then, the Human Emperor wielded the Xuanyuan Sword and slew the fierce demons. His fame was no less than that of the Rock King.”

Paimon asked curiously, "So where did this sword end up?"

Such a powerful sword, if a traveler got his hands on it, wouldn't he be able to take off?

"The Xuanyuan Sword was split into nine pieces, which fell in nine different places on the land of Liyue."

"Oh? What if someone takes it?"