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

Charles: "…………"

Mr. Ji Ming is too free. Even a drunkard in Mondstadt wouldn't choose to sleep under a bridge.

Charles maintained his smile: "Actually, Mr. Ji Ming can go to the West Wind Cathedral. It's open to the public 24 hours a day. As long as you remain devout to Lord Barbatos, I don't think the West Wind Church will refuse to take you in."

"Got it, where is the Cathedral of the West Wind?"

"It's easily visible from the highest point in Mondstadt."

Without lingering, Ji Ming thanked the angel and left the gift of the angel. He decided to go to the Church of Parasitic West Wind, since it was open to the public 24 hours a day.

As for remaining devout to Barbatos, no one was more devout than Ji Ming. Back then, he was even willing to convert to the salt goddess Heureia on the spot for a piece of burnt bread.

It is capable of producing both rock and salt, and its position is very flexible.

The demon god loves his lover, and Ji Ming believes that the great ruling gods will not hold his betrayal against him... No, how can this be called betrayal? This is called a good minister choosing a lord to serve.

Besides, who says mortals can only believe in one god? Ji Ming chooses to believe in them all.

The West Wind Cathedral was indeed eye-catching. Ji Ming quickly spotted the cathedral-like building at the highest point of Mondstadt and quickened his pace to climb it.

The area near the church appears to be the headquarters of the Knights of Favonius, and it is also open to the public. However, Ji Ming does not plan to go in now. He needs to minimize his presence to facilitate the establishment of an intelligence network later.

The area around the church was very clean, and even late at night there were a few nuns cleaning. Ji Ming's sudden appearance caught their attention and alertness, but they quickly lowered their guard after realizing that he was a harmless young man.

"May the wind god protect you, guest from afar. Is it because it is so late at night that you wish to offer a prayer?"

No, I want to sleep.

nun:"…………"

What a free man! No Mondstadt man has ever dared to sleep in the Church of the West Wind.

"Judging from your appearance, you should be from Liyue. If you pray inside the church for ten minutes, Favonius Cathedral will be happy to let you stay overnight."

"Really? Can I pray for an hour first, and then book six nights?"

The nun said, "...Yes, as long as you can maintain a devout heart."

Ji Ming, head held high and chest out, entered the magnificent and elegant West Wind Cathedral. Imitating the nuns, he clasped his hands together in front of his chest, then quietly opened one eye to look at the devout nun beside him.

Do Western cathedrals include meals?

The nun, who was demonstrating for Ji Ming, maintained her expression and piety, but veins bulged on her forehead: "Wrapped up, homeless sir."

Ji Ming shrank his neck, quickly closed his eyes, and smiled, "Okay, Sister."

The West Wind Cathedral gradually quieted down, and Ji Ming miraculously felt a sacred atmosphere. He quickly focused his mind and practiced breathing techniques. His master and two senior sisters said that this was an opportunity, similar to a flash of inspiration, and that one should never let it pass by if one encountered it during cultivation.

A breeze was blowing, or perhaps there wasn't, but Ji Mingqie could definitely feel the breeze brushing against his face, as if he were being cupped by a pair of tiny, almost imperceptible hands, and then his cheek was being poked by those playful, ethereal hands.

He reached out, or perhaps he didn't; in any case, Ji Ming wanted to catch that playful breeze, but the breeze seemed to have gained sentience, transforming into even smaller gusts that slipped through the gaps between his fingers, as if holding his ten fingers together.

It's icy cold, a bit like pearls and gemstones.

As if from another world, Ji Ming opened his eyes again. He didn't know how much time had passed, but he saw a group of nuns surrounding him, their eyes filled with curiosity and surprise.

A young nun with curly pigtails walked over and said with a look of satisfaction, "Sir, congratulations."

"Wha...what?"

At the nun's prompting, Ji Ming looked at his right hand, where he was tightly holding a bright and dazzling wind-attribute divine eye, which was very cold.

No, what is he going to do? With the Wind Attribute God's Eye, how can Ji Ming change his faith so easily in the future? Barbatos has caused a lot of harm.

Chapter 39 What happens if you don't return a borrowed book?

The rice from the West Wind Cathedral is very nourishing.

Ji Ming ate heartily, while the little nun with pigtails beside him simply rested her chin on her hand and observed, not correcting his terrible eating habits. Instead, she gave the young man's disgruntled grumbling a kind and adorable smile.

"Damn it... How dare you ruin my grand plan! I'll remember this grudge. I'll eat Mondstadt out of the city you built with your own hands."

What an adorable yet strange gentleman. He has clearly won the favor of the wind god Barbatos, yet he keeps complaining. Does he not want the Eye of God?

The little nun with pigtails tilted her head and smiled, "Sir, are you full?"

"No, I can eat more... *burp*"

"Please stop trying to be brave and have some water."

Ji Ming took the kettle. Because the nuns of the West Wind Church were generally of good quality and all of them had pleasant appearances, he trusted them very much.

But as soon as he swallowed his first bite, his goodwill toward the nuns quickly turned sour; they were nothing short of a bunch of devils.

Who adds spicy or numbing flavors to water?!

If he weren't in Mondstadt, Ji Ming would have almost thought he was still at the Wanmin Hall in Liyue Harbor, forced to taste Xiangling's new dishes.

Seeing Ji Ming's face turn red, the twin-tailed nun immediately panicked. She picked up the water bottle, looked closely, and exclaimed, "I'm sorry, this is my own water bottle... I'll go get some water right now, sir, please hang in there!"

When the twin-tailed nun returned, Ji Ming was already on the verge of death, but fortunately she came back in time.

"Sorry, I……"

"It's alright, everyone has their own preferences. Just be careful not to give the wrong water bottle next time."

Still shaken, Ji Ming glanced at the half-spilled kettle, touched his slightly swollen lips, and suggested, "I'll go wash the kettle."

The twin-tailed nun quickly shook her head, her two ponytails swinging back and forth like a small spinning top. This Mondstadt nun still had a certain cuteness about her.

"I can wash myself, you should get some rest."

"Let's go together, let's go together."

Ji Ming planned to stay at the West Wind Cathedral for a few days, hoping to take this opportunity to get closer to the nuns and perhaps receive some assistance if they were on good terms with him.

Picking up the used bowl, Ji Ming turned to the little nun with pigtails and asked, "Miss, what's your name?"

"Barbara, a nun belonging to the Church of the West Wind."

"No surname?"

"Hmm...yes, but please allow me to keep it a secret, okay?"

"Keep it a secret, why are you acting all cute?" Ji Ming quickly turned his head away, avoiding Barbara's adorable and innocent expression, and nodded, "Okay, then I won't ask any more questions."

Barbara nodded and smiled, then asked, "Sir, sir, what is your name?"

"Ji Ming, Ji as in season, Ming as in tomorrow."

"What a wonderful name. Lord Barbatos must have liked it very much, which is why he bestowed upon you the Eye of God."

Ji Ming sighed, stared with dead fish eyes at the Eye of God at his waist, and said helplessly, "Barbatos must dislike me, so he deliberately gave me an Eye of God to annoy me."

Strange, there are actually people who don't want the Eye of God.

Barbara didn't ask any more questions. She just hummed a little tune she had made up and led Ji Ming to the back of the church, her twin ponytails bouncing on the side of her head.

Ji Ming stared at the constantly swaying twin ponytails and asked, "Miss Barbara, do you know how to use the Eye of God?"

"Everyone uses it differently. If Mr. Ji Ming wants to understand how to use the Eye of God, I suggest you go to the Knights' Headquarters Library to look for it."

“Miss Barbara, I can’t read Mondstadt script, so going to the library is too much of a challenge for me.”

Although it's a bit embarrassing to say, that's the truth. Before he was eight years old, Ji Ming only received education from his own parents. He had never even heard of private schools. It was already quite an achievement that he could understand the Liyue script.

Teyvat has a common script and language, but each country is accustomed to using its own independent script to compile books, so it is normal that Ji Ming cannot understand Mondstadt script.

If he has time, Ji Ming plans to learn more languages ​​and scripts from other countries.

Barbara, being understanding, offered herself up: "Hasn't Mr. Ji Ming been staying at the West Wind Cathedral lately? I've been staying here too. Mr. Ji Ming, you can go to the Knights' headquarters library first, and I'll read to you when I have time."

"Really? Should I go borrow it?"

"Okay, go ahead and give me the bowl, I'll wash it for you."

This girl is so helpful; no wonder she's a nun from the Church of the West Wind. She'll definitely be a good wife someday...

Wait, can nuns get married and have children?

Before leaving, Ji Ming glanced at Barbara and tentatively asked, "Miss Barbara, does the Church of the West Wind have doctrines of 'forbidden marriage' and 'abstinence'?"

Perhaps misunderstanding Ji Ming's meaning, Barbara blushed immediately, her eyes darting around as she stammered, "No, that's not true, but I have no intention of getting married, so please don't cross the line, Mr. Ji Ming."

"I was just asking, Miss Barbara, please don't overthink it. I didn't mean any offense."

Ji Ming shrugged and waved goodbye: "I'll go to the library to borrow some books now, and I'll come back to find you in a while."

"Okay, I'll wait for Mr. Ji Ming at the church."

Leaving the Cathedral of the West Wind, the headquarters of the Knights of the West Wind is right next door. Two fully armed Knights of the West Wind stand on either side of the entrance, and they greet all visitors with a knightly salute.

If you're not a member of the Knights, you're required to hand over your weapons when entering headquarters. To avoid disputes and suspicion, Ji Ming handed over his machete without hesitation, which earned him strange looks from the two knights.

You should know that those who possess the Eye of God all have a companion weapon. The man in front of you clearly has the Eye of God, so why does he only have a rusty machete?

"Excuse me, where is the library?"

"Enter the lobby and turn right. The library is right there. The librarian is Miss Lisa. Remember to return the books on time, or something terrible will happen."

"real or fake."

"Not a single word of this is false."

Ji Ming stared at the two knights, bowed in thanks, and walked into the hall, heading straight for the library on the right.