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

"That's right, it's you, and I'm demanding that you depart immediately without any entourage."

Tartaglia was also puzzled by the lady's decision. She knew that there were many exceptionally powerful members among the Fatui members active in Liyue, so why did she specifically choose to send Ji Ming to Mondstadt to cooperate with her?

Unfortunately, the letter offered no explanation, only a cold urging of D'Artagnan to prepare for the handover quickly and to have Jiming depart for Mondstadt immediately.

Ji Ming shrugged: "What use would I be to go to Mondstadt? I don't have the Eye of God, and I can't understand Mondstadt script. I'd only be a hindrance."

"That's all fine. Since the lady has made the request, I'll trouble Mr. Ji Ming to make the trip. The Fools will offer a corresponding reward."

"What reward?"

"Um...would you like the Evil Eye?"

"Nobody wants this thing. Forget it, I'll just go to Mondstadt this time. You can think of your reward later, but you'd better come up with one before I get back."

Ji Ming stood up and walked straight out of the Northern Bank. He himself did not object to helping the Fools, as mutual benefit and harmonious coexistence were quite good.

However, before heading to Mondstadt, he needed to inform those around him, since this was his first time leaving Liyue.

As for the mission after arriving in Mondstadt, that's something Rosalind should consider; Ji Ming only needs to handle the tasks.

On their way back, they passed by Chihu Rock. Ji Ming peeked into Wanmintang and saw Xiangling wiping the table. He greeted her, "Xiangling, good afternoon."

"Good afternoon, come help me with the work, and I'll reward you with a glass of milk."

"Not today. I need to leave Liyue for a while, so I came to tell you."

"Eh?!"

Xiangling ran over and looked at him expectantly: "Where are you going after leaving Liyue?"

Ji Ming held Xiang Ling's shoulder to prevent the girl from getting too close to his face, and reassured her, "Don't worry, don't worry, I'm just going to Mondstadt, I'll be back soon."

Hearing this, Xiangling breathed a sigh of relief and put her hands on her hips, instructing, "That's good. When you go to Mondstadt, eat well and don't stay up late. Also, help me find some local specialties in Mondstadt. I'd like to visit Mondstadt sometime."

"I know, I know. Xiangling, tell Hu Tao and the others when you have time. I'm too lazy to go back to Feiyunpo."

After receiving a few more words of advice, Ji Ming finally left Wanmintang and headed towards Yujingtai. Unlike Hu Tao, Senior Sister Gan Yu might overthink things if he left without saying goodbye.

Jade Peak is not a place for nobles; ordinary people can also visit it. However, as the core area of ​​Liyue Harbor, Jade Peak is much safer than other streets, and the number of Thousand Rock troops stationed there is frighteningly large.

Ji Ming was not there to cause trouble, so he was not flustered by the presence of the Thousand Rock Army. Because of his status as a junior brother, he was quickly allowed into the Moon Sea Pavilion by the soldiers on duty.

At this moment, Gan Yu was not handling official business. This graceful and beautiful immortal was resting on the table, with half of her face covered by her arm, only her tightly closed eyes and furrowed brows, as if she had not rested well.

"Senior Sister Gan Yu?"

Ji Ming called out softly, even his footsteps were much lighter, and walked behind Gan Yu to examine her carefully. In the end, he couldn't bear to wake her up.

I've been working overtime every day, and I finally get a break, so I can't disturb my sweet dreams.

He loosened his long robe and gently draped it over Gan Yu's body. His large hand then wandered over and touched her unicorn horn. The half-immortal secretary quickly let out a groan at the unfamiliar touch, which startled Ji Ming so much that he quickly moved his hand away.

Ji Ming still remembered the last time he delivered the letter, he was glared at by Senior Sister Gan Yu with an angry look just because he mentioned wanting to touch her horns. That look was really hard to bear, cute yet terrifying.

"I'll leave a comment to explain."

Yuehai Pavilion doesn't have any pens. Senior Sister Gan Yu uses a brush to write official documents. This is a real problem for Ji Ming. Although he can write, he usually writes with a pen, so how could he write with a brush?

Using the brush as if it were a pen, Ji Ming carefully checked whether the ink had seeped through the entire sheet of paper while writing in a flamboyant style: "Senior Sister Gan Yu, it is as if I am seeing you. I will be going to live in Mondstadt for a while. Please do not worry, Senior Sister Gan Yu. Also, please tell Master and Senior Sister Shen He that I will accompany you to work overtime when I return."

"Also, it would be best for Senior Sister Gan Yu to rest in bed. Lying on your stomach for a long time is bad for your cervical spine. Please take good care of yourself during this period."

After placing the message on the inkstone, Ji Ming quietly left Yuehai Pavilion. Little did he know that the moment he left, Gan Yu, who had been resting, blushed and buried her face in her arms.

The moment Ji Ming reached out to touch her, Gan Yu had actually woken up, but out of consideration for his junior brother, he was allowed to touch her as he pleased.

Gan Yu thought it was no big deal, but the moment her hand touched the Qilin horn, she couldn't help but snort. After all, the Qilin horn was too sensitive.

Once the noise outside the Moon Sea Pavilion had completely subsided, Gan Yu raised her flushed face, took the note off her body, and complained softly, "How awful. When Junior Brother Ji Ming returns, I'll definitely make him practice properly."

Whether it was for practicing handwriting or something else, only Gan Yu herself knows.

Chapter 35 This guy is too free.

"In the Mondstadt region, there have been more than a dozen large-scale wars throughout history. The rights and wrongs are difficult to determine, but countless historians have noted that it was on this ancient battlefield that the rise and fall of many demons was determined..."

Inside the Goethe Hotel in Mondstadt, Rosalind, her veins bulging, stared at Ji Ming, who was sitting across the table with his legs crossed. She interrupted him expressionlessly, barely suppressing her anger, and asked, "What exactly do you want to say?"

"What I want to say is that Barbatos, who was able to obtain the title of Wind God in Old Mondstadt, is by no means an empty name."

Rosalyn propped her cheek up with her hand, her tight dress outlining her beautiful figure, and said coldly, "So, you think my plan can't succeed?"

"No, what I'm trying to say is that the advantage lies with me!"

"what?"

Seeing Rosalyn frown, Ji Ming put his leg down, turned to look out the window, and the roar of the dragon seemed to still echo in his ears.

If he hadn't seen that colossal dragon that blotted out the sky with his own eyes, he might still not believe that a dragon plague had truly struck Mondstadt.

Ji Ming reached for the sewn bag, intending to take out his pipe to concentrate, but then suddenly remembered that he had draped the long robe over Senior Sister Gan Yu before leaving Liyue, so he had to give up.

Seeing Ji Ming's actions clearly, Rosalyn became somewhat impatient: "Instead of making me guess, just tell me directly."

Ji Ming shrugged: "You fools say that the wind god Barbatos is about to awaken, right?"

“That’s right. This is a message from Her Majesty the Queen. Barbatos will awaken soon, and I will personally take his Heart of God.”

Seeing Rosalyn's angry face, Ji Ming asked directly, "If I may ask, do you have any grudge against the Wind God?"

“Five hundred years ago, the dragon Durin killed my lover. As the god of wind, Barbatos not only failed to protect my lover, but also failed to protect the people of Mondstadt. He is not worthy to be the god of wind.”

Five hundred years ago? Goodness, so this person in front of me isn't exactly young either. But Ji Ming wasn't interested in Rosalin's age or past; he only needed to know about this grudge.

Ji Ming pressed further: "You remember things from five hundred years ago so clearly?"

Rosalyn shook her head: "No, it was Her Majesty the Queen who told me that ever since I accepted a power that didn't belong to me, I've forgotten my true name and the appearance of my lover."

Hmm... In other words, Rosalind doesn't remember what happened in the past. Although it's very likely that all of this actually happened, her resentment towards Barbatos doesn't stem from her memories, but rather from the Ice God's retelling?

Demons have always loved humanity. Perhaps that's not entirely accurate, but their attitude towards their believers is ultimately one of protection. So they would never stand idly by and watch their people be slaughtered.

It is highly likely that Barbatos was still asleep 500 years ago, or that he was awakened after sensing the invasion of the dragon Dulin, but because his power was scattered, it took him a long time to defeat the dragon Dulin.

During this period, Rosalyn's lover was killed by Doolittle.

Having never met the Wind God nor heard of his story, Ji Ming naturally didn't understand the Wind God's personality. However, he was certain that the Wind God must have regrets and self-blame for what happened back then, so Rosalyn could use this as a starting point to obtain the Heart of God by taking advantage of the Wind God's guilt.

Since Mondstadt values ​​freedom and the Wind God hasn't shown up in the past thousand years, it doesn't matter whether we have the Heart of God or not. We might as well do a favor and give it away, while also repaying our guilt towards Rosalind.

"Rosalind, have you ever seen the Wind God?"

"no, what happened?"

"When you take the heart of God, remember to take me with you."

As he said this, Ji Ming suddenly felt a gust of wind hit his face, and he felt a pang of guilt, so he quickly closed the window.

Oh no, could Barbatos have already woken up? Probably not. The Fools all said that He wouldn't reappear in the world for a while, so that gust of wind just now was just an accident.

Honestly, you're scaring yourself.

Rosalyn laughed dismissively: "Aren't you afraid the Wind God will kill you?"

Ji Ming feigned innocence: "Why kill me? Will killing me retrieve the Heart of God, or is it to vent your anger?"

This guy... is quite interesting. He's not afraid of the gods at all?

Rosalyn put away her disdainful smile and said seriously, "Let's talk business. The preparation for obtaining the Heart of God is expected to take another year. I will let you know when that time comes."

"So my purpose wasn't to help you obtain the Heart of God?"

"What are you thinking? You're just a mortal without the Eye of God, only fit to be my assistant."

"Alright, alright, what exactly do you want me to do for you?"

Rosalind tapped her fingers lightly on the table and said in a deep voice, "I require you to investigate the true situation of Mondstadt for the Fatui. Currently, the Fatui's spies in Mondstadt have been eliminated one by one by that mysterious person. Only you can move freely under the watchful eyes of the Mondstadt leadership."

“I know, I know, a Night Elf hero, right? I heard the flower girl near the city walls mention him when I entered Mondstadt. I guess he’s a Torch Hilichurl.”

"Foolish, a Torch Hilichurl wouldn't specifically target a lone Fool."

As soon as she finished speaking, Rosalyn inexplicably curled her lips. When did she become like this, actually discussing with a street thug whether Night Heroes are Torch Hilichurls?

Before Ji Ming could speak, Rosalin gave him the order to leave: "The mission has been assigned. You are free to act as you see fit. Don't bother me unless it's important. Remember to leave through the underground passage of the Goethe Hotel and don't attract attention."

"Then what about my food and lodging?"

"Solve it yourself. The Fools only promised rewards and prizes, but they didn't say they'd provide food and lodging, unless..."

Ji Ming straightened his face: "Unless?"

Rosalyn shook her head: "Forget it, you're not strong enough to join the Fools, you can't even be a corporal."

"Tch, what is that old woman babbling about? I have no interest in joining the Fools."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Ming immediately felt a strong burning sensation. He saw that Rosalin in front of him was burning up, and she said with an icy expression, "Get out. Don't let me see you again in the next few days."

"okay."

Ji Ming nimbly left the bedroom. Just as Rosalind was calming down, he poked his head out from outside the door again and said in a cheeky tone, "What about the operating expenses for the next few days?"

"Hmph... Go find the fools who are accompanying you and ask them to write a funding application report in advance. If it's not reasonable, it won't be approved. Any other questions?"

"Gone."