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

"Of course I know it's fake, otherwise the authorities wouldn't have only detained you for three days."

"How long was that person detained?"

"Twenty-five years later, Lady Yanfei personally intervened."

Ji Ming and Lao He exchanged a smile, raised their wine cups and clinked them together across the railing. The latter praised, "You're quite professional, but don't even think about working for the Liyue government for the next three generations."

What are you thinking? He has already become a disciple of True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng. If he encounters any difficulties, he can just go to Senior Sister Ganyu and act cute and charming, and the problem will naturally be solved.

However, Ji Ming didn't intend to reveal anything, shrugging nonchalantly, "It's alright, I don't even have a wife right now, at worst I can immigrate to one of the other six countries. By the way, is your son still in Mondstadt?"

"Yes, I heard that Mondstadt is currently experiencing a dragon plague. I told him not to go to Mondstadt a long time ago, but I was so worried about him."

"Don't worry, it should be safe as long as we stay in Mondstadt. Let's have a drink..." Ji Ming had just taken a sip when Old He snatched his wine cup away. "What's the meaning of this? Are you not welcoming me?"

Old He didn't say anything, but pointed to the depths of the prison, then took out a key, opened the iron gate, and threw it to Ji Ming, telling him to go and see for himself.

Ji Ming, his face full of questions, got up, brushed off the withered grass, and slowly walked deeper into the prison.

The further you go in, the dimmer the light becomes, with only the candlelight on the walls providing a negligible source of illumination. Staying here for too long would definitely lead to mental illness.

"Ninth Brother... Ninth Brother! Where the hell are you looking? I'm right here!"

Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw a bald man with a fierce expression gripping the iron bars and shouting in a pitch-black cell. His expression was one of disbelief.

Ji Ming was pleasantly surprised. He knew that Liyue had many prisons, but he never expected that his sworn brother would be imprisoned here: "Third brother, so you were here."

The third brother's surname was Zheng, and his given name had long been forgotten. In the martial arts world, he was known as "Desperate Zheng the Third". In his early years, he fought for territory all over Liyue Harbor and was the most capable leader of the entire Nine Gates.

"I've been here the whole time, Lao Jiu, tell the truth, were you arrested too?"

"He was arrested, but..."

Zheng Laosan cried out at the top of his lungs, "Our Lao Jiu Men is completely finished! Even you, Lao Jiu, have been imprisoned. Tell me the truth, how many years were you sentenced to? If it weren't for your bribing the higher-ups, I estimate I would have really served ten years in prison."

“I was sentenced to three days.”

Zheng Laosan: "?"

The unpleasant wailing stopped abruptly, and Zheng Laosan asked incredulously, "How...how much?!"

"Three days? I was just lying. Third Brother, do you think I committed a serious crime like you?"

Zheng Laosan was numb. He breathed a sigh of relief and cursed angrily, "Damn it, can't you just finish what you said in one go? Only three days? You're really spineless!"

If this fool weren't Ji Ming's sworn brother, Ji Ming would probably have turned around and left. What kind of third brother would judge his ninth brother as useless just because he served fewer days in prison?

Ji Ming took a deep breath and said irritably, "I told you not to be impulsive. If you encounter a group of thieves, report them to the authorities. What kind of behavior is it to kill them all? Besides, they didn't do anything to you."

"It's all because those treasure-hunting gangs are taking over territory. I've already planted my flag on the hillside, and they still dare to sit there and rest. Anyway, they're a bunch of lawless bastards, so killing them is no big deal."

Not all the treasure thieves are heinous criminals. Besides, they kill people indiscriminately. Do you think Liyue is a lawless zone?!

Fortunately, you only wiped out a group of treasure hunters. What if you had wiped out a group of travelers who stumbled upon the treasure or unarmed scholars? Wouldn't you have been executed by the Liyue government?

Well, if you don't make any money, you'll have to stay put for ten years.

Ji Ming was almost driven mad by his sworn brother's anger, and punched him through the iron bars: "You'd better stay here and behave yourself. I'll bail you out once I've saved up enough money. By the way, where are the other brothers?"

Zheng Laosan looked worried: "I don't know. The eldest brother's crime is more serious. He's probably in the underground dungeon of Yujingtai. He might have been interrogated by the she-devil's men in the General Affairs Department."

The "Mother Night Demon" of the General Affairs Department refers to a secret agent under Tianquan Star. The Old Nine Gates only know that the agent is a mysterious and unpredictable woman, but they know nothing else about her.

"Nonsense, my brother was sentenced to life imprisonment. If he doesn't have enough money, he'll have to stay in jail until he dies."

"Old Ninth, we don't need your bail. Just live peacefully and safely. As long as you can come to see me occasionally, I'll be content."

That's just how the sworn brothers are. They're vicious to outsiders, but they're incredibly kind to Ji Ming, their youngest sworn brother. Even Zheng Laosan, that brute, often cares about Ji Ming.

This is one of the reasons why Ji Ming insists on making money. No matter how abstract the concept of his sworn brothers may be, he always wants to bail them out.

Seeing Zheng Laosan's mournful face, Ji Ming sighed slightly and comforted him, "Don't worry, Ninth Brother is very capable. Sixth Brother's crime is the least serious, and he should be able to get out in three years. I'll earn money first to bail Sixth Brother out."

"I listen to everything Lao Jiu says. Lao Jiu is the most reliable. Lao Da is completely incompetent; he's sent all the brothers into this mess. Lao Jiu, you're really sharp-minded. Can you teach me?"

"You just need to practice more."

Footsteps echoed in the narrow corridor, sounding like high heels. Ji Ming, who had intended to continue the conversation, immediately shut his mouth, leaving Zheng Laosan stunned.

Her dark blue hair cascaded down like an inverted moonlit sea, and the newcomer's eyes shone with a gentle light, a color not found in humans.

The Eye of God at her waist swayed with her steps, and her slender figure always exuded a gentle charm that was inconspicuous yet impossible to ignore.

Even in the chaotic prison, Gan Yu was like a crystal lily emerging from the mud, pure and untainted.

Ji Ming just stared blankly, forgetting to stand up for a moment.

"Junior Brother Ji Ming, come back with me first."

Gan Yu's expression was very serious, and the candlelight added a touch of intimidation. Although she was still somewhat cute, she looked terrifying to Ji Ming.

Oh no, why wasn't Xiangling bailing him out?

Ji Ming swallowed hard, stood up and walked hesitantly to Gan Yu, then turned his head to look elsewhere.

Instead of reprimanding Ji Ming on the spot, Gan Yu turned around, smiled politely at the prison warden, Lao He, exchanged pleasantries, and then led him away from the prison.

Zheng Laosan: "?!"

Oh no! Has Ninth Brother fallen for a honey trap and been recruited by the Liyue government?!

Chapter 7 My Senior Sister is a Woman Who Can Be a Mother

Inside the Moon Sea Pavilion at Yujing Terrace, the desk was piled high with unprocessed official documents, yet it did not appear cluttered; on the contrary, it was neatly arranged and orderly.

A steaming cup of tea was gently placed on the desk. Gan Yu pushed the cup forward a little and tilted her head back to indicate, "Junior Brother Ji Ming, this is Shenyu Tea Dew, a specialty of Shenyu Valley. Come and get it anytime if you like."

Ji Ming sat on the smooth, luxurious wooden chair, his heart pounding with anxiety. He carefully picked up the porcelain cup and kept glancing up at Gan Yu's expression.

Who leaked the information? How did Senior Sister Gan Yu know about this? Ji Ming wasn't very familiar with the administration of Liyue Harbor. Yuehai Pavilion shouldn't be responsible for security, right?

Gan Yu's expression remained serious. She gently picked up a notice and said earnestly, "Junior Brother Ji Ming, do you know what mistake you made?"

"Senior Sister Gan Yu, I..."

"You can't act cute."

Ji Ming took a sip of tea and swallowed it in one gulp. He couldn't taste anything. He didn't like these fancy things, but fruit juice suited his taste perfectly.

However, he dared not change the subject and had to confess the truth: "I lied to someone..."

Seeing that Ji Ming was willing to be honest, Gan Yu naturally softened her tone and gently admonished, "That's not it. That gentleman is of bad character and even dared to do something to harm Yan Fei. Junior Brother Ji Ming shouldn't have talked to him."

"What if Lady Yanfei's personal items really end up on the black market? If it were me, I can guarantee that anything on the black market would be a fake."

Gan Yu remained silent for a while, then suddenly puffed out her cheeks: "Junior Brother Ji Ming, please sit up straight."

Ji Ming wisely shut his mouth, straightened his back, placed his hands on his knees, and put on an expression of knowing and admitting his mistake.

“I don’t know how you used to live, but now we are very close. I won’t bring up the mistakes of the past. I just hope you can rely on me.”

Gan Yu blushed slightly as she spoke her thoughts aloud. In the past, she had no relatives or friends in Liyue Harbor and no confidants to talk to. Now that she had a junior brother in name only, she naturally had to take good care of him.

Moreover, Junior Brother Ji Ming did not treat her as an outsider, which was the real thing that Gan Yu had always longed for.

Ji Ming raised an eyebrow. Strictly speaking, he hadn't met Gan Yu much. After meeting Gan Yu, Shen He followed Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun back to Jue Yun Jian. During this time, he was still living alone.

Ji Ming didn't bother Gan Yu unnecessarily because he wasn't mentally prepared. He hadn't expected that in her eyes, a brother and sister in name could be considered an intimate relationship.

Even among sworn brothers who have sworn an oath of blood, Ji Ming cannot guarantee that their relationship is truly intimate; it can only be considered as a way for them to huddle together for warmth when they are helpless, poor, and destitute.

Senior Sister Gan Yu, are you the type who will pour out all your thoughts to anyone who gets close?

Because she had been thinking for too long, Gan Yu was starting to feel uneasy. In order not to make his lovely senior sister panic, Ji Ming readily agreed: "Okay, I'll listen to Senior Sister Gan Yu."

"Yes, whether it's Shen He or Zhenjun, they are people you can rely on. If Junior Brother Ji Ming doesn't mind, we can definitely be considered family."

Gan Yu's smile was warm. Then, as if she had thought of something, she walked over and sat down next to Ji Ming, taking his hand: "Why don't you stay at your senior sister's house from now on?"

Ji Ming: "?!"

What is this? A surprise from heaven? Ji Ming has decided that this day every year will be his lucky day.

"That won't be necessary... Senior Sister Gan Yu, please don't misunderstand. It's not that I'm unwilling to rely on you, but it's not a good idea to do this. What would others think if they found out?"

Ji Ming had amazing willpower and stubbornly refused Gan Yu's invitation to live together, but he did not pull his hand away from Gan Yu's grasp.

Senior Sister Gan Yu's hands are so soft and fragrant, so elegant! As a junior brother in the sect, it's only natural for me to enjoy some of the small perks I deserve, right?

"I don't care about that..."

"Senior Sister Gan Yu, you actually care most about what the people of Liyue think, right? Don't worry, if anyone dares to say anything bad about you, I'll throw them into the Cloud Sea in a sack right now!"

Gan Yu was a little disappointed at being rejected, but she was quickly amused by Ji Ming's comforting words and shook her head, saying, "You can't do these things, so I'll give you some Mora to rent a house in Liyue Harbor?"

I can't refuse now. If I refuse again, Senior Sister Gan Yu will definitely be heartbroken and disappointed, right?

Despite receiving a large sum of Mora from the Hall of Rebirth, Ji Ming still agreed to Gan Yu's offer: "Okay, I'll rent a room in Liyue Harbor."

"Yes, Junior Brother Ji Ming is very well-behaved, I'm very happy."

There's a strange feeling, it's like...

"Just like my mother."

Gan Yu: "Huh?!"