Genshin Impact: The Sage's Disciple Doesn't Want Fame

Ji Ming picked up the porcelain bowl and drank it all in one gulp. The temperature was just right, even a little too hot for his mouth.

Hu Tao looked up curiously and said, "You said last night that you were drinking with friends, but I heard from Xiang Ling that you don't usually have any friends."

That's normal, because Xiangling only knows that Ji Ming is a conman and doesn't know his status in the Nine Gates. This girl has never even heard of the Nine Gates.

“Old friends, I’ve been around for many years, there are a lot you two young girls don’t know.”

Hu Tao turned her head to the side and stuck out her tongue, saying, "I thought you only bragged when you had been drinking, but it turns out you can bragged even when you're not drinking?"

Ji Ming pretended not to hear, put the bowl on the table, and then looked at the bed and other furniture, saying, "I will give you the money for these furniture, consider it as if I bought them."

"Being polite?"

"Given our relationship, isn't it normal to be polite?"

Right, he's neither a childhood sweetheart like Xiangling nor just a friend. This guy really has to be polite to me.

Hu Tao bared his little tiger teeth and said menacingly, "Don't be polite. I'm willing to give it to you, so just accept it."

Ji Ming shook his head: "I don't like owing favors, please forgive me, Hall Master Hu."

He's completely unyielding. Fine, fine, let him do whatever he wants. I'm not going to get entangled with him. I have more important things to ask him.

"Ji Ming, didn't you get into a fight in the alley of Feiyun Slope three years ago?"

"Really? I'm sorry, that was so long ago, I can't quite remember."

Ji Ming remained calm as he took clothes from the hanger and began to put them on. He then said his goodbyes, "I still have a lot to do today, so I'll be leaving now. I'm planning to hold a housewarming party in a few days, and I'll send over the invitations. I hope you'll grace us with your presence."

Hu Tao stared blankly at Ji Ming, unable to tell whether he had really forgotten. She could only nod and say, "This hall master will attend. There's no need for you to do me the honor. We're friends, after all."

"Hmm, that's not bad either."

After leaving the main house, Ji Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had been in many fights over the past ten years, and the fights had taken place all over Liyue Harbor, he still hadn't forgotten the fierce battle three years ago.

Ji Ming deceived Hu Tao again, but what does it matter? He's a conman anyway, so lying is a normal thing for him, right?

But Hu Tao said they were friends. Deceiving a friend made Ji Ming feel extremely guilty, as he didn't have many friends.

There was no other way. Ji Ming had received a favor from Grandpa Hu Tao. He had to do things after taking the money, and he had to help others get rid of the troubles they had received. This was an unchanging truth throughout the ages.

Forget it, let's not talk about these things anymore.

Ji Ming left the courtyard. He had already prepared the invitations in advance, but since the True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng and Senior Sister Shenhe from Jueyunjian were far from Hong Kong, he decided to send them over in advance.

Before Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun took away Senior Sister Shen He, he gave her a celestial talisman. Not only could it allow her to pass through celestial barriers at will, but when she encountered danger, she could also hold it in her hand and shout for help, and the nearest celestial being would rush over.

Ji Ming is the disciple of Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun, and naturally also the grand-nephew of other immortals.

Without hesitation, Ji Ming, a frivolous traveler who frequented the Liyue region, naturally couldn't resist emulating the treasure-hunting gang and robbing treasures from various places. Therefore, he knew the paths outside the city by heart and soon arrived at Guili Plain.

The former prosperity is now just ruins. Ji Ming felt a pang of emotion, but his steps never faltered. As long as he turned left at the fork in the road ahead, he would reach Jueyunjian.

Turning right at the fork in the road leads to Wangshu Inn, a top choice for travelers and a suspected intelligence station for Tianquan Star, a fact Ji Ming heard from Dao Shangren.

Hilichurls were unavoidable in the wild, and these monsters usually traveled in groups, so Ji Ming had no choice but to take a detour. It was much safer to return to the main road, where he planned to find a campsite to replenish his water and rest.

Hidden by the dense foliage, a handsome young man silently appeared on the tree trunk and began to observe Ji Ming, who was sitting in the camp replenishing his water.

"An aura of immortals..."

Ji Ming's nose twitched. He turned his head and saw the handsome young man on the tree trunk with an expressionless expression. With a flick of his hand, he made the kettle perform a 360-degree free fall in the air, finally crashing into the fire and splashing water everywhere.

Ji Ming can only give this dive a zero.

Realizing he might have frightened someone, the handsome young man instantly appeared beside Ji Ming, crossed his arms, and said taciturnly, "You have the aura of an immortal."

Ji Ming remained silent, picked up the dented water bottle, and drank the rest of the water: "I am the newly accepted disciple of True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng. Are you my senior uncle?"

Suddenly appearing on a tree trunk, could it be a ghost or someone from the Liyue clan? Honestly, this senior uncle's entrance was quite terrifying.

"Xiao, a Yaksha general under the Emperor's command. People in Liyue seem to prefer to call me the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons. In any case, it's up to you."

Ji Ming suddenly realized, "Oh, so this is the one." Xiao is not well-known in folklore because he is not a deity who brings good fortune and wealth. Did he come to us because of the aura of a deity?

Oh no, we didn't prepare an invitation for Uncle Xiao. We can't just not give him one, can we?

"Ahem... Uncle Xiao, it's a pleasure to meet you. My housewarming party is in a few days. The location is to the right of the Hall of Rebirth on Scarlet Cloud Slope in Liyue Harbor. Please do me the honor of attending."

Xiao shook his head: "Just call me Xiao. I don't like noisy environments. Where are you going, and why are you here in Guili Plain?"

Ji Ming didn't insist: "I plan to visit my master and senior sister and inform them of the housewarming banquet."

Xiao walked over, glanced at Ji Ming's height, gestured for him to bend down, and then put his hand on Ji Ming's shoulder.

He felt a sudden sway, and when he came to his senses, Ji Ming had already arrived at Jueyun Pavilion, where the lake in the middle was clearly visible.

But Ji Ming's focus wasn't on that. He recalled what had just happened and glanced furtively at Xiao.

Uncle-Master Xiao...did you secretly tiptoe just now?

Xiao glanced at him and said coldly, "Hmph, disrespectful to the immortal master."

"Ahem, please forgive me, Uncle-Master Xiao, I was just being ignorant."

Ji Ming chuckled awkwardly. He hadn't expected Xiao to be able to sense his thoughts. He was indeed an immortal with boundless magical power.

Xiao did not continue to correct Ji Ming's way of addressing him, but instead left the place in a flash: "Give my regards to Liu Yun."

Ji Ming raised his hand to his mouth and shouted towards a desolate area, "Uncle-Master Xiao? Uncle-Master Xiao, aren't you going to visit Master?!"

Only echoes remained; it seemed Xiao wasn't keen on going.

“Disciple, how dare you make such a racket here and disturb your master’s peace and quiet? It seems that Gan Yu has not taught you much manners.”

Well, one leaves and another arrives, Ji Ming greeted with a smile.

Chapter 14 Breathing Techniques

"Master, please have tea."

Inside the Jueyun Cave, the True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng, who had transformed into human form, sat in the main seat, satisfied as he accepted the tea handed to him by Ji Ming and took a sip.

This child is quite sensible. Although he was shouting and yelling outside the cave just now, he knew to bring a bag of good tea for his master, so she didn't hold his rudeness against him.

However, compared to tea, Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun hoped that Ji Ming could bring some delicacies. He would leave the tea for the Emperor, but unfortunately, the Emperor hadn't come to reminisce for a long time.

"What brings you to Jueyun Port this time? Could it be that you're tired of the mundane world of Liyue Harbor and wish to follow me in cultivation?"

Ji Ming shook his head and revealed a genuine smile: "Disciple has a place to live in Liyue Harbor. I came to Jueyun Academy this time to deliver invitations to Master and Senior Sister Shenhe to attend their housewarming banquet. By the way, where is Senior Sister Shenhe?"

"Shen He is cultivating on Mount Aozang. As for your housewarming banquet, I will bring Shen He along."

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun looked at Ji Ming and said meaningfully, "I have heard that the housewarming celebration in Liyue is one of the greatest joys in life, so the housewarming banquet needs to be grand and magnificent. Don't let the guests look down on you."

Got it, this woman wants to enjoy a big meal.

Ji Ming nodded: "I won't let Master down. I also invited Uncle-Master Xiao just now. He doesn't seem to like noisy environments."

The Great Sage Who Subdues Demons? It's not that Xiao dislikes it, but rather that he chooses to run away. He really wants to integrate into the immortals of Liyue.

Of course, he couldn't tell his disciple about this, since Ji Ming wasn't very familiar with Xiao, and he only sent him over as a favor.

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun adjusted his glasses and waved for Ji Ming to come over: "Disciple, now that you have come to Jueyun Realm, you can't just go back empty-handed. Your master is going to teach you some techniques to help you cultivate."

Originally thinking it was something good, Ji Ming backed away repeatedly, smiling and refusing, "This disciple is dull-witted, so let's forget about practicing magic. Besides, what if this disciple gets tired of it, wouldn't that disappoint Master?"

"It's alright. I'll write you a letter later. Please deliver it to Gan Yu and ask her to supervise your cultivation. Don't you really like your Senior Sister Gan Yu?"

Ji Ming was a little embarrassed, but finally nodded and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. I will try my best to cultivate every day."

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun was very satisfied. This child had always liked Gan Yu. She had noticed it long ago. Today, she taught him the art of breathing and exhalation and asked Gan Yu to help supervise him. This was also a way to give them an opportunity to spend time together.

Everything has its own destiny. Whether Ji Ming and Gan Yu can form a good relationship depends on the fate and karma between them.

"Today I will teach you the art of breathing exercises. It is not difficult to practice. As long as you persevere, you can prolong your life and cultivate your character. This is a basic technique."

This child is ultimately just a mortal, and it is highly likely that he inherited his parents' fate of being born from a meteor. If he doesn't cultivate some methods to prolong his life, he might die young.

In fact, this child's fate is similar to Shen He's. People of the same sex should be repulsive to each other, but he and Shen He get along quite well.

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun led Ji Ming to the depths of the cave, where a stone bed, as if cut by a sharp blade, was placed in the middle. It was empty and occasionally emitted a cold aura.

Above the stone bed is a stalactite, from which water droplets drip every few seconds, disappearing instantly upon landing on the smooth stone bed – it's quite magical.

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun looked up and gestured, then instructed, "Sit cross-legged on it, under the stalactites."

Ji Ming was very obedient and sat cross-legged on the stone bed. The water droplets dripping from the stalactites were very cool, which made him involuntarily shrink his neck.

It was fine if he didn't hunch his neck, but as soon as he did, water droplets would drip down his hair and onto his neck. Ji Ming gasped, "Hiss..."

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun smiled, his gaze softening: "When Shen He first learned this technique, her performance was exactly the same as yours. How interesting."

"What about Senior Sister Gan Yu? Did she show any weakness when she first learned this technique?"

"Your senior sister Gan Yu is a descendant of the Qilin. The Qilin is an auspicious creature and is not afraid of cold and gloom. She mastered the mere breathing technique in just half an hour."

So, the two curved horns on Senior Sister Gan Yu's head weren't just decorations?

Curious, I want to touch it.

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun saw through it at a glance, reached out and patted Ji Ming's head, and scolded, "This technique is for self-cultivation. Quickly get rid of all your messy thoughts and concentrate on meditation."

Ji Ming immediately closed his eyes, but the constant dripping water made it impossible for him to concentrate. Every time he tried to calm himself, the water droplets would distract him again.

"Ignore the water droplets. When you can concentrate in this environment without any distractions, that means you have truly mastered it."