Genshin Impact: Reincarnation Exposed, Heroines Run to Their Husbands in Tears

Furthermore, with Gui Zhong's help, Liyue's food production has increased.

The happiest person was none other than Maxius.

Increased food production means he will have more resources to develop more delicious dishes for his people.

The lively and vibrant spirit of Guizhong makes the already bustling Liyue even more lively.

Occasionally, Gui Zhong and Heureia would come up with a series of ideas to enhance folk entertainment.

Liyue quickly became the most prosperous and bustling region in this area.

During this time, Zhongli led his people to discover a giant, sleeping elemental creature in the mine.

Zhongli dotted its eyes to awaken it, naming it Ruotu Dragon King.

[Furthermore, he killed the demon god who commanded the Yakshas on the battlefield. After learning of the Yakshas' oppression by the demon god, the compassionate Zhongli took the Yakshas under his command.]

At this moment, Liyue is not only more prosperous than before, but its combat strength has also been enhanced to an unprecedented degree.

【...】

[Su Bai's Residence.]

[Gui Zhong unfolds a map, pointing towards the coastal area far from Liyue.]

"This is the territory of the Sea Demon God."

"Hmph!" True Monarch Liuyun let out a haughty snort.

"We extended a warm invitation to that guy to join, but he actually said we were delusional."

"He really deserves to be taught a lesson."

[It's a lesson learned.]

Gui Zhong's bright eyes trembled slightly.

She understood perfectly the meaning behind Lord Liuyun's words: the so-called lesson was war.

[In the memories of returning to the end.]

The power of the Sea Demon God far surpasses that of myself.

However, he was also a benevolent demon god.

[Influenced by the beliefs of people in coastal villages.]

[Furthermore, to ensure their survival, these people had to provide the Sea Demon God with young girls as brides every year.]

However, the benevolent sea demon simply took these abandoned girls back to the Sea God's Palace in the deep sea and arranged rooms for them.

"I heard that the former Sea Demon God fell ill with some unknown ailment, and a tsunami on June 613th submerged the villages that had contributed to its destruction."

Su Bai sipped his tea and casually asked.

As for the Sea Demon God, he already had a plan in mind.

After getting a general understanding of the situation, he will make a special trip to find this overlord of the sea.

[Legend has it that he is the ruler of the sea dragons.]

[When it appeared, it was always pulled by a dragon-like beast, emerging from the sea on a tridacna-shaped throne—a truly impressive sight.]

"That's true."

"The people in coastal areas almost all rely on fishing for a living."

"To ensure calm seas each year, they would select young girls from the poorest families in the village and offer them as brides to the Sea Demon."

"The Sea Demon God did not make things difficult for the girls; on the contrary, he took good care of them."

"However, it seems that one young woman did not want to live in the sea, so the Sea Demon God allowed her to return to the shore, and that woman married and had children."

"I remember that the village where that woman lived was the one that was flooded, and it seems that before the flood, the Sea Demon God himself appeared and took the woman back to the deep sea. It also seems that the woman was carrying her child."

"Oh? You've already inquired about it?" Su Bai looked at Gui Zhong curiously.

Upon hearing this, Gui Zhong put his hands on his hips and pouted, "Our Gui Zhong Village used to have connections with the village of the Sea Demon God."

"I know something about his actions regarding the flooding of villages."

"It must be because the villagers of that village chose that girl's child as an offering to the Sea Demon God."

"That girl summoned the Sea Demon God."

"It's because he can't stand the villagers' bad habits," Su Bai nodded, not denying the Sea Demon God's benevolence towards his people.

[The Demon God's lover is a law that every Demon God must abide by.]

However, each demon god expresses love in a different way.

[Take the Sea Demon God, for example; the villagers' worship of him signifies their need for his protection.]

However, those girls were not persecuted by the Sea Demon God; on the contrary, the Sea Demon God was saddened by their abandonment on land.

The act of flooding the village was likely an act by the sea god to prevent his people from ever again using such methods of persecuting others to express their faith.

Even so.

Since the Sea Demon God did not accept Su Bai's invitation, he is now seen as an enemy by Su Bai.

"We should also prepare to take over the coastal portion of this area."

"Once the coastal areas are incorporated into Liyue's territory, we'll almost certainly be able to take over one of the seven major regions."

[Su Bai finished speaking.]

Gui Zhong, however, remained frowning and said softly, "I'll go with you this time. Perhaps if I try to persuade him again, he might change his mind."

The war between demons and gods is brutal.

The war for the Demon God's throne is cruel beyond compare.

[Gui Zhong is so intelligent, he naturally knows the direction Su Bai should take.]

Once he has captured the coastal areas of Liyue and brought that region under his control, his next step will be to wage war against neighboring territories.

Despite her heartache, Gui Zhong knew that since she had chosen to help Su Bai, she would do everything in her power to do so.

【…】

Coastal areas.

The inhabitants of various villages were surrounded by people dressed in uniform and wielding long halberds.

The enormous crossbows erected atop the high hill also sent a chill down their spines.

"You are..."

The village chief, trembling, stepped forward and weakly asked, "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

"We are the subjects of Lord Su Bai, the Sword Demon God."

"The Liyue Thousand Rock Army."

"Our purpose in coming here is to retake all the villages in your coastal region."

The Chiiwa army captain's voice was loud and clear, brimming with confidence.

They completely disregarded the village chief in front of them.

Paimon: "Wow, Su Bai's Thousand Rock Army is so arrogant."

Ying: "It's not arrogance. Look at the huge gap between them. The villagers in those villages have absolutely no armed forces."

Daisreib: "During the development of Liyue, the Sea God has always stayed in the sea, without thinking about how to help his people grow stronger. When war comes, does he really want to protect his people with his own strength?"

Alice: "There is also a difference in wisdom among demon gods. Perhaps the sea demon god focuses more of his energy on the sea."

Yae no Miko: "Oh dear, it's a foregone conclusion that Su Bai will reclaim the coast. This sea cannot be handed over to the Sea God. If that happens, it will be a problem for the people of Liyue to go out to sea."

Tvalin: "I don't see Oser. Isn't the Sea Demon God Oser?"

Oser: "No, I am the Demon God of the Vortex. When I appeared, the Demon God of the Sea was already dead."

King Ruoduo: "You are weaker than the Sea Demon God, Oser."

Osel: "Hmph! Who said that? He can control giant waves, so can I. I can even create towering whirlpools on the sea."

Wendy: "Wouldn't you be in an even worse situation? If you show up after Su Bai has taken control of this area and destroy the coastal villages, he definitely won't let you off the hook."

Osel: "Well, there's nothing we can do about it."

[In the deep sea.]

The Sea Demon God could hear the silent prayers of the coastal people.

They were all calling out to him for help.

"Which demon has come to harm my people?"

The Sea Demon God opened its eyes in fury.

On land.

Su Bai gazed at the increasingly gloomy sky in the distance.

The once calm sea began to churn.