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

"Speaking of which, I still need to make time to go to Xumi."

Su Chen suddenly thought of the power of the Earth Fire in Sumeru. After so many years of development, its scale was probably unimaginable. Such a powerful tool should naturally be kept in hand.

If he doesn't go, then the lady has to go, but the latter is still busy with the matter of the Heart of God. Zhongli has made a deal with the Ice Queen, and the Heart of God is to be given. So, according to the normal procedure, the lady still has to go to Inazuma.

Thinking of Inazuma, that raging cook, Su Chen was worried that the lady might be heading towards her inevitable fate. He was Rustam, and he wouldn't stand by and watch such a thing happen.

"Lord Su Chen, when are we going back?" someone asked.

Judging by the time, they've been in Liyue for quite a while now. With the Ascension Ceremony over, and given the current situation in Liyue, they don't really have the energy to explore. These past few days, they've been stuck at the embassy playing chess, which has been incredibly boring.

"Don't rush, I have an idea."

Seeing the smile on Su Chen's face, the members of the delegation suddenly had a bad feeling.

in the afternoon.

Ying and Paimon came back from their stroll outside.

"This mask the young master gave me is really useful. They can't recognize me after I put it on," Paimon said with a grin. "At least I don't have to be chased by a bunch of people anymore."

Although it was just a simple mask, it did indeed work. Ying studied it for a long time and wondered if it was some kind of magical ancient technology.

"Huh? There's a... puppy? Or a rock dragon?"

Paimon was startled when he saw Ruoda resting in the living room.

There's no way around it, Ruoduo looks quite similar to a rock dragon lizard.

Just as Ying was about to draw her sword, Su Chen came down from the second floor.

"Don't be nervous, he's my friend."

"Su Chen, you're back!" Paimon immediately flew over, hugging Su Chen's arm and nuzzling the big boss. "You know what? These past few days, Travelers...blah blah blah, we've had to be so careful even when we eat!"

"Especially after the Human Emperor descended yesterday, I don't know if you saw it or not. The Human Emperor, wow, he was so majestic! If you didn't see it, it would be a great regret in your life!"

The Human Emperor descended, telling the people of Liyue that humanity must strive for self-improvement, and then it exploded.

Yes, those who tried to seize the Xuanyuan Sword and become the next Human Emperor were furious.

Isn't the Emperor's statement essentially encouraging them to forge ahead despite the challenges?

The throne of the Human Emperor is currently vacant, and the one with virtue will be chosen. Obtaining the Xuanyuan Sword is a virtue, so the line of people hunting down Ying stretches from Liyue Harbor to Guili Town.

Although Ying wanted to explain that she no longer had a sword, as the first person to draw the Xuanyuan Sword, she was likely already designated as the next Human Emperor, so defeating her would naturally prove her qualifications.

Ying's fleshy face was filled with resentment.

Which bastard said that? Which bastard is it?!

"A candidate for the next Human Emperor." Su Chen looked at Ying and stroked his chin.

"What's wrong?" Ying tilted her head. "You didn't say that, did you?"

"How could that be? Am I that bored?"

Ying really wanted to say yes, but felt it wouldn't be appropriate to say it to the big boss, since she and Paimon were hoping to get rich by sticking close to him.

The big boss Su Chen continued to ask Ying about her next plans. Now that the game's storyline was interrupted, he no longer cared about Oser or anything like that. With Liyue's current military strength, there was really no need for him to get involved in those petty squabbles.

Of course, this wasn't a small-scale operation for Oser; all the immortals were watching.

Su Chen estimated that if Oser really attacked, the immortals would even have the leisure to sit down and have a cup of tea together.

“We’d like to see more of the place,” Paimon said with a grin.

Judging from her expression, there are still many treasures to be discovered in Liyue. After this is over, the two of them will have to go and dig up those so-called Human Emperor Treasures and Emperor Treasures.

Just then, Ke Qing suddenly arrived with her entourage.

Ke Qing didn't stop the delegations from various countries from leaving recently, but Ning Guang asked Su Chen to come and ask her about it, because the Sending-Off-Immortals Ceremony will be held soon, and the Human Emperor Festival will be held after that.

As for why Ningguang cared so much about Su Chen, Keqing always felt that there was something fishy going on between the two, and coincidentally, she also wanted to ask Su Chen about it.

"A ceremony to send off immortals? Who's handling it? The Seven Stars?" Su Chen was somewhat surprised. How did things come full circle back to the plot?

"The Hall of Rebirth is in charge," Keqing said. "That Mr. Zhongli applied to organize the Emperor's funeral. This is usually the custom when every immortal departs, but Liyue is too chaotic lately, and we don't have time to take care of it. Fortunately, Mr. Zhongli is very knowledgeable, so we can rest assured with him around."

In fact, the Ceremony of Sending Immortals is a very rare event, and even if the Seven Stars wanted to hold one, they might not be able to figure out the relevant procedures.

But this time, Zhong Li came and listed every step of the operation in detail, what was needed, and even said that the funeral hall would cover the costs. His sincerity was not just full, it was overflowing.

Of course, Qixing would not allow Wangshengtang to pay for it, since this was the funeral of Lord Yan. But since Mr. Zhongli was knowledgeable about it, it was perfectly acceptable to entrust it to him.

Su Chen's expression turned strange after hearing this. Zhong Li applied to hold the funeral himself. No wonder he's the old King Yan. He's really got personality.

"By the way, Su Chen, where have you been these past few days?" Ke Qing asked casually.

She now has a strong suspicion that Su Chen has a connection with the Human Emperor.

Because the Human Emperor lifted the coffin lid yesterday, such a thing is extremely rare. As the Human Emperor's number one fan, Ke Qing spent the whole night researching information and suddenly thought that Su Chen's appearance at this time was a coincidence.

“I’ve been with Mr. Zhongli these past few days,” Su Chen chuckled. “Mr. Zhongli is very knowledgeable, so I asked him to show me around Liyue. Anyway, I had nothing else to do… Oh, right, we also went to pay our respects to the Human Emperor together.”

"Um..."

Judging from Su Chen's expression, he wasn't lying.

Ke Qing thought of Zhong Li, who was a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth, and his identity was real. So Su Chen should have no connection with the Human Emperor. After all, how could one worship oneself?

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I guess I was just overthinking things.

“I suggest you attend the Human Emperor Festival, it’s very lively,” Ke Qing said to Su Chen. “It can also make up for the regret of the Immortal Invitation Ceremony. Of course, you can figure out the specific arrangements yourself.”

"Then let's participate," Su Chen said with a smile. "Since we're already here..."

"Hmm, then we can make arrangements in advance... Hmm?" Keqing suddenly noticed Tuozi not far away. "What's that? A rock dragon lizard?"

“Oh, he’s my friend, his name is Xiao Tuozi. He was introduced by Mr. Zhongli. He’s very spiritual and won’t hurt anyone.”

"Well... anyway, keep an eye on things. Keeping aggressive pets in Liyue Harbor is prohibited, especially now that things are so chaotic, it's easy for something to happen."

For some reason, Keqing had a feeling that this little thing was dangerous... It must be her imagination, after all, how dangerous could something so small be?

Just then, a soldier from the Thousand Rock Army suddenly ran in from outside.

"Lady Keqing! Lady Keqing, something terrible has happened!"

Ke Qing frowned and said, "What kind of behavior is this, all flustered and in such a hurry?"

"Yes, yes... I'm sorry, but Lady Keqing, news has come from Guili Village that the Xuanyuan Sword has been stolen!"

"what?!"

Ke Qing's expression changed drastically.

Since the Human Emperor used it yesterday, the Xuanyuan Sword has been unified into nine swords and has flown to the Human Emperor's statue in Guili Village. Qixing originally planned to take this opportunity to use it as a sacred object for the Human Emperor's sacrifice, and even assigned more people to guard it. How could it have been stolen?

"Who did it?"

"It's not clear yet, but our people are chasing him towards Liyue Harbor."

“The one who could steal the Xuanyuan Sword is no ordinary person… Doctor?” Keqing narrowed her eyes and immediately said, “Traveler, you were able to pull out the Xuanyuan Sword, so you must have some connection with it. Can you help us?”

"Yes!" Ying nodded emphatically.

Protecting the Xuanyuan Sword is our inescapable duty!

Watching the crowd rush out of the embassy in a flurry, Su Chen stood still and stroked his chin.

"The Xuanyuan Sword is protected by divine power, how could it be taken away so easily?" Ruo Tuo, who was lying on the ground, raised his head and asked.

"The Xuanyuan Sword has been unsheathed, and it is not as difficult to obtain as it was when the earth veins were sealed. A demon god or someone with a power level close to that of a demon god should be able to take it."

"That's difficult too. Does Liyue even have such figures? Are they among the immortals?"

"Of course not, let's take a look first, no rush."

Su Chen smiled faintly. He didn't care. Once the Emperor template was restored, he could summon the Xuanyuan Sword even across thousands of miles, and no one could take it away.

But since some people want to cause trouble, let them cause trouble.

...

Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta.

Squads of Thousand Rock soldiers marched in orderly formation, appearing in the streets and alleys of Liyue Harbor.

The scale was even larger than the previous suppression of the riots, after all, many of the Thousand Rock Army soldiers were transferred from Guiliji.

This scene sparked much discussion among those around them.

"Strange, what's going on? So many Thousand Rock Army soldiers."

"Could it be that the assassin who tried to kill the Emperor has been found?"

"Really? That's the person who assassinated the Emperor, how could he appear in Liyue Harbor?"

"Perhaps they've come to vie for the position of Geo God?"

Just then, a man who called himself "Have you heard, True Lord?" said, "Don't you know? Someone has taken the Xuanyuan Sword from Guili Village. Now, the Seven Stars Alliance, the Hundred Arts Academy, and even some immortals are involved in the operation to catch the criminal!"

"Hiss! That's terrifying? Getting the Xuanyuan Sword means being hunted down? Didn't that traveler get it before?"

"What do you know? That traveler was recognized by the Xuanyuan Sword, so there's nothing to worry about. But this guy was stolen from Guili Village, how can they be the same? I heard that guy isn't even from Liyue!"

"Damn it! I'll kill that big-headed bastard! How dare he steal the Emperor's treasure! I hope I never run into him!"

"Let's go! Let's arrest them too! How can the Emperor's treasure fall into the hands of outsiders!"

"Charge! Protect the Emperor, protect Liyue! The people of Liyue will never give up!"

Even the Seven Stars didn't expect that the news of the stolen Xuanyuan Sword would be more effective than the hundred inspiring announcements they had made. In the following days, the news spread wider and wider, mobilizing most of the citizens of Liyue Harbor.

With such a large-scale search, the identity of the sword thief was quickly confirmed—the Fatui Enforcer, Dr.!

After identifying the ship, Ningguang immediately ordered a thorough investigation of all departing vessels, seizing all ships bound for Winterland. Everything related to Winterland, whether merchant or passenger, was to be apprehended without exception and placed under control!

Then the young master, who was waiting for news from Zhongli in the embassy, ​​was dumbfounded.

I was just sitting at home enjoying some food, and suddenly the pot fell down again?

Because they were all members of the Fools, all the embassy staff were forced to their feet, which caused a conflict between the two sides. The young master was accidentally hit on the head by a spell from a disciple of the Hundred Arts Academy, and his head was bleeding profusely.

Seeing the menacing Thousand Rock Army and the disciples of the academy, even the elite Fools had to back down. The young master remembered the saying, "A wise man submits to circumstances," and ordered his men to follow orders.