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

The one Wendy had was almost identical to Ji Ming's Eye of God, except for the lack of sharp edges; it was practically carved from the same mold.

"You mean, this Eye of God originally belonged to you, right?"

"Yes."

Wendy stretched out her arms, deliberately striking a sacred pose as if a god had descended to earth, her face full of benevolence: "Yes, I am actually Barbatos, the god of wind. You are my most promising child, so I gave you the Eye of God. Aren't you moved?"

"I could also say I'm Morax, the Rock King, would you believe me?"

Ji Ming looked disdainful. He had already exhausted these tired old tricks years ago. Times have changed, don't you know? At least use some more sophisticated scams.

"I believe it! The eighteen-year-old Rock King Emperor is truly a promising young man."

After all, he was the old man's chosen heir apparent, but he was forced to acquire a wind-attribute divine eye by the old man. How amusing!

Chapter 49 The Gods Are Not to Be Offended

"Woohoo~"

Wendy raised her oak glass high, downed the drink in one gulp, let out a satisfied sigh, and slammed the glass down on the table. Drunk, she praised, "Ji Ming is such a good kid, he actually treated me to a drink."

Ji Ming looked disgusted: "Don't talk like an elder. You look younger than me. If I hadn't stepped in, Charles wouldn't have sold you the wine."

"Isn't it because you're here?"

Wendy seemed very happy, and even spoke much louder. Fortunately, this was a private room with excellent soundproofing, so there was no need to worry about disturbing other guests.

Is this guy really Barbatos? Aren't legendary gods supposed to be calm and resourceful? Or is the wind god the odd one out among the gods?

If Wendy hadn't unfurled her divine armor in the deserted alley, looking exactly like the statue, Ji Ming might never have believed that this guy was actually Barbatos.

No, Teyvat is full of talented people, and there may be others who can impersonate gods. It's possible that Venti is one of them, only that Venti's deception is more sophisticated.

That's not right either. After all, Wendy's powerful divine energy was real. The moment he unfurled his divine armor, Ji Ming felt an unprecedented attraction. For a moment, he even wanted to open his arms to welcome the affinity of the wind element.

Ji Ming did just that. When he opened his arms in a daze, Wendy, dressed in divine armor, hugged him without hesitation, a smug smile on her face.

"Wendy, don't tell anyone about what just happened."

"Shy? It's just a child being affectionate with their elders, what's there to be shy about?"

Ji Ming, expressionless, snatched the wine glass and bottle away. Wendy, deprived of her manhood, quickly gave in and pleaded, "Okay, okay, I won't tell anyone."

Having retrieved the drinks, Wendy once again donned a mysterious smile. Today's events had certainly been quite interesting.

To be honest, the first thing he encountered upon waking up was the neighbor's future crown prince. Although he had been in a deep sleep for many years, his remaining divine power was enough to intimidate the suspicious Ji Ming and successfully prove his identity.

I also gave him a hug, and I really wanted to see what kind of expression the old man would have when he found out the truth.

Wendy grinned mischievously and leaned in to hug Ji Ming's neck: "Ming, do you think Liyue or Mondstadt is better?"

Ignoring the fact that Wendy is called the same nickname as Xiangling, this question might seem insignificant at first glance, but it's actually a death trap, equivalent to asking "Do you prefer your dad or your mom?" However, Ji Ming, unaware of the deeper meaning behind Wendy's name, immediately replied, "Mondstadt is better..."

"Hey~"

"But there are two people in Liyue Harbor who have been very kind to me since I was a child, so Liyue is still the best."

Wendy's smile gradually faded. He finally understood why the old man wanted Ji Ming to become the second Rock God. People who cherish old friendships are not necessarily bad people, even if they are sophisticated egoists.

Ji Ming poured himself a glass of wine and asked in confusion, "Wendy, why did you reveal your identity to me?"

"Why can't we expose you? You're my child."

"Get out of here, who's your child?"

Strictly speaking, the type of element a person possesses in their Eye of God determines whether they are the child of that god. This is not about worldly procreation, but about the inheritance of a philosophy.

Wendy chuckled. If he hadn't acted quickly, Ji Ming would have become Morax's child. This kid wasn't suited for the rigid Rock type; he was definitely more suited to the Wind type.

Frustrated, Ji Ming took a sip of his drink and asked again, "Weren't you asleep the whole time? Why can you sense messages from the outside world?"

Wendy's smile remained unchanged: "Because my true form is a wind spirit, and the wind is my limbs. They can gather information for me, and I exist wherever there is wind."

"Then you must know why I came to Mondstadt, right?"

"I know, isn't it all for my Heart of God? Helping the Fools for Mora, you really love making a scene."

Ji Ming had no intention of hiding anything, so he shrugged and admitted, "Besides Mora, I don't think I have anything else to ask for, right?"

"Aren't you curious why the Ice God wanted to take the Heart of God from the gods?"

"I'm not curious. Knowing too much is no good for an ordinary person like me."

An ordinary person? It seems Ji Ming knows nothing about what's happening around him. That's fine too. Since the old man doesn't plan to tell him in advance, Wendy has no interest in interrupting the plan. However, providing protection is definitely a must.

Regardless, Ji Ming was Wendy's favorite child, after all, she had given him her Eye of God.

Wendy propped her cheek up with her hand, a teasing look on her face: "So, what does Armin plan to do?"

"Reporting truthfully, Barbatos has awakened. I don't even need to report this; the Fools probably already know."

"I have a great idea."

Why are there so many idea geniuses everywhere? Can't we have some normal people? This Wind God looks really unserious.

Ignoring the disdain in Ji Ming's eyes, Wendy continued to suggest, "You can report, but don't say you know me or have seen me before. Once the Ice God's minions begin their operation, I will personally deliver my Heart of God to you."

"Why?"

"Don't tell you."

These things are so boring. Anyway, the plan is being pushed forward intentionally or unintentionally, so let's talk about something more interesting for now.

Wendy changed the subject: "Do you know Morax? He's your Geo Archon, do you recognize him?"

Ji Ming's expression was strange: "Of course I know them. Not to mention the people of Liyue, even the people of Mondstadt know them, right?"

"When I say 'acquaintance,' I mean on the premise of exchanging names. Have you ever met Morax?"

"I have indeed seen it. I caught a glimpse of it from afar during the ritual of inviting immortals. It was a very majestic dragon."

Upon hearing this answer, Wendy grinned mischievously, nudged Ji Ming with her elbow, and raised an eyebrow, saying, "I've seen Morax in his human form, you'll definitely find that interesting."

"Tell me?"

"She's a mature beauty with a curvaceous figure and waist-length black hair, wearing a long cheongsam~"

She has a great figure, long, straight black hair, wears a long cheongsam, and is a mature beauty—she's practically a target for Liyue people!

Sure enough, as soon as Wendy finished speaking, a faint "gurgling" sound was heard, and she couldn't help but burst into laughter. This child was too funny; she actually wanted the old man's body.

Wendy wasn't lying. Gods don't have genders. If you had to say what the old man's gender was, besides men and women, he belonged to a third gender in the world—stone.

"Really? Do you have any photos? I need to borrow your phone tonight, it's urgent!"

"Aren't you afraid of offending the Rock God?"

"That's called genuine passion."

Wendy reached out and gently touched her braided hair, lightly touched her lips with her left hand, and, feigning a wandering gaze, slowly leaned towards Ji Ming: "The Rock God is top-notch, and the Wind God isn't far behind..."

"Homosexuals, please leave Mondstadt."

"Actually, I'm a girl."

"I don't believe you, unless I see... Hey, you're really taking them off? Hurry up and put your white socks back on!"

Chapter 50 Xiao He just showed his sharp horns

A gift from the angels: behind the tavern counter, Charles was mixing drinks as usual. The tavern was full of drunkards who had come to drown their sorrows, but Charles's attention was not on them.

As a bartender, Charles should have been mixing drinks diligently and serving every customer well, but at this moment, he quietly pricked up his ears and listened carefully to the sounds coming from the private rooms on the second floor of the pub.

Of course, Angel's Gift was luxuriously decorated and had the best soundproofing, so Charles couldn't hear anything, but he still enjoyed it immensely.

A few days ago, a customer named "Ji Ming" came to Liyue. He took the opportunity of Miss Yura getting drunk again to strike up a conversation. I thought this gentleman's sexual orientation was normal and he wanted to try his luck to win the beauty's favor.

After a couple of days apart, Mr. Ji Ming visited Angel's Gift again, accompanied by a handsome boy who looked like he was underage. As soon as they entered, they eagerly asked for a private room.

There was no way around it; Charles would always be curious when he encountered such a strange and delightful event.

Mondstadt is indeed very free, but no one is free to book a private room at Angel's Gift, especially with a little boy. It seems that this Mr. Ji Ming is not simple either. Is he actually a Liyue person with a free sexual orientation?

According to the people of Liyue, this behavior should be called "homosexual love", right?

Yes, I understand and respect that, but could you please make a little more noise? Charles couldn't hear anything and was incredibly curious.

"Charles, you can go home now."

A familiar voice came from inside, and Charles, who was about to continue eavesdropping, quickly snapped back to reality and leaned down to greet him, "Boss, what brings you here?"

His bright red hair, as striking as flames, was tied into a ponytail at the back of his head. His elegant Mondstadt-style noble attire indicated his identity. His fair skin was almost comparable to that of a woman, and his unsmiling expression made him appear very aloof.

Diluc, the eldest son of House Legion, is also the current head of House Legion, the owner of Dawn Manor, the owner of Angel's Gift, and the former captain of the Knights of Favonius.

Diluc, who holds many titles, has a hobby that others cannot understand: occasionally acting as a bartender at the Angel's Gift. However, this is not a big deal for Mondstadt, which values ​​freedom.

The drunkards around him were used to Diluc's arrival; they greeted him and then continued drinking.

Diluc wasn't as cold as he seemed. He responded to each greeting, saying, "There's nothing to do at the manor. I've come here to find something to do. You can rest now."

"Thank you, boss. I'll be leaving now."

Before leaving, Charles glanced a few more times in the direction of the private rooms on the second floor. This subtle action was noticed by Diluc, but he did not stop Charles to ask him what was going on. Instead, he kept this detail in mind.