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

Qiqi was puzzled, and tried to lift up the white sugar, explaining intermittently, "Teasing a dog means touching the white sugar's head, not Qiqi's head. Qiqi is not a puppy."

After tidying up Qiqi's hair, Ji Ming finally stopped, still feeling a bit unsatisfied.

Qiqi is a good child. When we first met at the adventurer camp halfway up the mountain, she saw that Ji Ming only ate Qingxin, so she gave him a lot of stomach-warming medicinal herbs.

Afterwards, Ji Ming secretly followed Qi Qi and discovered that the child did not return to Liyue Harbor by the same route, but instead went back to Huishan Peak to continue gathering herbs until her needs for medicinal materials were met.

Even in their later encounters, even though she had forgotten about Ji Ming, Qi Qi was still willing to share a large amount of medicinal herbs with him, without getting tired of it.

Later, upon learning that Qiqi had a small notebook, Ji Ming shamelessly asked her to write him down, based on her impression of him.

I never expected that Qiqi's impression of him would be like this, sigh...

Qi Qi tilted her head, reached out and patted his face, then handed the notebook to Ji Ming, saying, "There's more at the end..."

Driven by hope, Ji Ming took the notebook and began to read it word by word.

Ji Ming loves to eat Qingxin (a type of herbal tea), likes little girls, and is a strange boy, but a good person. He's like a big dog that you can feed.

Qiqi, where did you come from, Barbara?

Although he felt a lot of relief, Ji Ming felt even stranger. But on the bright side, at least he wouldn't be seen as a lolicon anymore.

At most, he's a doting father to his daughter.

Just as Ji Ming was about to return the notebook to Qi Qi, the wooden door to the room was pushed open again, and Hu Tao stormed in, followed by Doctor Bai Shu.

Hu Tao, hands on her hips, immediately questioned as she entered: "Ji Ming, why didn't you follow the plan? You were supposed to distract Bai Shu, so why did you come to see Qi Qi on your own?"

Bai Shu smiled politely: "Master Hu?"

Ji Ming didn't even look up: "Tao, I never agreed to help you complete the plan. It was just your wishful thinking. Don't blame me."

Qi Qi, who had been staying by his side the whole time, was trembling. If it weren't for her overly docile nature, Ji Ming would have almost suspected that she was about to activate her Spinosaurus mode.

There was nothing that could be done. Qiqi's feelings for Hu Tao were like those of a perfect cat encountering an evil silver shaded cat—pitiful and powerless, only able to be bullied mercilessly by Hu Tao.

Seeing that Ji Ming had blocked her view without making a sound, Hu Tao felt discouraged and sighed, "Really, whatever you want today. It's just a test of my abilities anyway. I won't include you in the next plan."

Hu Tao had no intention of hiding anything. Ever since she knew and got to know Qi Qi, she had been planning to send Qi Qi to reincarnation. Even Bai Shu was helpless about this. Unfortunately, the Li Yue government could not interfere, since the Hall of Rebirth really did handle the reincarnation.

As for Bai Shu, his gaze had already focused on Ji Ming, but the first to speak was the white snake around his neck: "Hey, who is this handsome young man?"

Ji Ming raised an eyebrow: "Wow, you have good taste!"

Hu Tao scoffed, "How narcissistic! You're even more narcissistic than this master."

Seeing the two bickering occasionally, Bai Shu smiled politely and said, "Mr. Ji Ming? It's an honor to meet you for the first time. It seems you two are very close, no wonder you're cooperating with this plan."

Faced with the questions, the two expressed different emotions and made different remarks.

Hu Tao looked a little embarrassed, twirling her hair with her fingers: "It's not that we're intimate, it's more like we're destined to be enemies."

Ji Ming's attention was focused on the second half of the sentence. He said righteously, "Let me state in advance that I have not cooperated with any of Hu Tao's plans. I ask Doctor Bai Shu to distinguish right from wrong."

Seeing Ji Ming putting on a loyal subject's act, the white snake around Bai Shu's neck retorted, "Bai Shu is not my lord. Also, what's with this 'assessing abilities' thing?"

Yes, that's the real point. You see, Bai Shu has always been interested in "immortality" and has conducted a lot of similar research. Although he hasn't crossed any lines or red lines, he's still a little nervous.

Based on the conversation just now, Bai Shu had already guessed quite a bit. The young man in front of him seemed to be honing his reconnaissance skills by helping Master Hu find Qi Qi, and the Divine Eye on his waist explained everything.

Immortality is not a taboo topic; seeking immortality is one way to pursue it. However, Bai Shu still doesn't want people to know this because he wants people to achieve immortality through medicine.

Therefore, Bai Zhu had to test whether Ji Ming had seen anything else.

"Chang Sheng, don't speak to the guests in that tone. Apologize quickly."

Playing the good cop/bad cop is an old trick that Bai Shu and the White Snake use for longevity.

Ji Ming shook his head: "It's alright, I'm not a guest. Besides, I really came here today to practice my skills. I'm sorry to have troubled Dr. Bai Shu."

It's no exaggeration to say that Ji Ming is indeed very strong, but who can guarantee that they or their relatives will never get sick in their lifetime? So, you should never offend a doctor, especially the doctor Bai Shu from Bu Bu Lu.

Bai Shu feigned curiosity and asked, "I wonder what ability Mr. Ji Ming is training?"

"Naturally, it's remote observation."

Describing reconnaissance as observation was a clever trick by Ji Ming; he had no intention of revealing the whole truth.

Ji Ming continued, "However, my strength is still not enough. I can only observe the human form, and I can't observe anything more specific."

Upon hearing this, Bai Shu immediately felt relieved. Since Ji Ming had not observed anything else, he could rest assured.

Bai Zhu resumed her polite smile: "I see. With diligent practice, I believe Mr. Ji Ming can definitely do it. Since you're already here, why don't you two buy some medicinal herbs to take home and prepare?"

Hu Tao shook her head: "No, we're not sick. We'll come find you when we are sick."

However, Ji Ming began to think and asked seriously, "Doctor Bai Shu, how many medicinal herbs do we need to buy to give away for the Seven Seventh Festival?"

Bai Shu: "…………?"

Chapter 79 Ninth Brother, let's go into politics!

At the end of Chihuyan Street, in an inconspicuous little house registered under Ji Ming's name, Chen, the man with severed fingers, fiddled with the hot tea on the coffee table. He looked at the wisps of steam rising from the porcelain teacup and unconsciously rubbed the severed finger on his left hand.

It has been more than a week since the ninth brother, Ji Ming, returned. During this time, he has not taken any action, not even visiting the Northern Bank. It should be noted that Dartalia of the Northern Bank is his business partner.

So, the cooperation between the Old Nine Gates and the Fools has been temporarily severed, as can be seen from Ji Ming's behavior.

Admittedly, this outcome will certainly have its downsides. My ninth brother might make enemies with the Fatui in Mondstadt, and I'll have to be more careful about going out in the future.

However, this outcome also has its advantages. Without the foreign backing of the Fatui, the Nine Gates have once again become the local gangs of Liyue Harbor. Although they no longer have the protection and assistance of external forces, their former autonomy has returned to their hands.

It has to be said, this is a good opportunity.

This presents a fantastic opportunity for a local gang in Liyue Harbor to become a local political force.

Yes, Chen admitted that he was ambitious, but all of this was done by the previous Liyue Seven Stars. If the Chen family had not been wiped out and fallen into decline, he would never have given up his comfortable life to take risks and engage in high-level politics.

After all, no one would betray their class, but now Duanzhi Chen is a down-and-out, and a down-and-out who desperately needs revenge, a down-and-out with political ambitions, and a down-and-out who controls the upper echelons of Liyue's political rules.

Therefore, since the ninth brother, Ji Ming, has a background as a deity and is the youngest among the entire Nine Gates, he is a perfect candidate to become the external spokesperson for the reorganized Nine Gates and represent the Nine Gates in the political arena of Liyue.

Just as Duanzhi Chen was pondering future strategies, the sound of a key turning in the lock came from outside. Ji Ming then walked in from the street, and upon seeing him, he smiled and said, "Hey, good afternoon, Fourth Brother. Is there something you need me for?"

"Ninth Brother, please sit down first."

Ji Ming sat down, looked around the hut, and asked doubtfully, "Hmm? Where are my brother and the others? Haven't they arrived yet?"

With a smile, Chen the One-Finger raised his right hand and gestured: "Have some tea first, have some tea first. I haven't informed my elder brother and the others. Today is a conversation between the two of us. This conversation is very important for the future of the Nine Gates. It all depends on whether you are willing to do it."

Ji Ming immediately replied, "Yes, I trust Fourth Brother. Just tell me what you need, and I'll do it."

With a smile that didn't change, Chen, who had severed his finger, said, "Have some tea first, have some tea first. You can't just agree to something like this, because it might go against your nature."

Yes, to a certain extent, engaging in politics requires abandoning human sentiment, and Ji Ming is a sentimental person. Although he is a typical egoist, the Old Nine Gates are also part of his "self" rather than others.

Therefore, Chen the One-Finger was somewhat reluctant. If he could, he would prefer to personally become the face of the Nine Gates, but...

Looking at the severed thumb on his left hand, Chen sighed softly, his voice barely audible. Given his condition, there was no way he could become a spokesperson.

There are two reasons. First, Chen, who has severed his finger, has always belonged to the aristocratic class, and the ideals and dreams of the Nine Gates include the people of Liyue. Although he is now a poor man, this cannot erase his aristocratic identity.

Secondly, it's because of the Ninth Brother, Ji Ming himself. If he wants the people of Liyue to accept the Nine Gates instead of viewing them as a former gang, then he must put forward a spokesperson with a relatively clean criminal record.

In conclusion, the ninth brother, Ji Ming, is the most suitable candidate. This is not due to Duan Zhichen's personal wishes, but rather the sentiment of every member of the Nine Gates.

Seeing the mysterious look on Chen's face, Ji Ming became curious and leaned forward to ask, "So, what is it? If it's murder, that shouldn't be too difficult. As for fraud, that's even simpler; it's my old profession."

"Have some tea first, have some tea first."

Helpless, Ji Ming couldn't refuse his fourth brother, Chen, who had severed his finger. He picked up the steaming teacup, took a sip, and then impatiently put it down, asking, "What's the problem? Fourth brother should be able to tell me now, right?"

Chen with the severed finger nodded and slowly said, "What I want to say is that you can no longer commit fraud or kill people at will. These things need to be done by us."

Ji Ming looked completely bewildered: "Why? The Nine Gates don't want me anymore? My brothers don't want me anymore?"

Seeing that Ji Ming had misunderstood, Duanzhi Chen quickly explained, "That's not it. I want you to become a rising star in Liyue, at least to catch the eye of the Geo Archon. Like many of the Seven Stars, they are often chosen by the Archon."

As the spokesperson for the Nine Gates, Ji Ming's image not only needs to be good, but also needs to be like a saint, so as to attract the attention of the Rock King Emperor.

If he can get the Emperor's attention, his ninth brother, Ji Ming, might be able to secure a position in the government. He doesn't need to be a high-ranking official; he just needs to let the people of Liyue know that a new political force called "Old Nine Gates" has emerged in Liyue Harbor.

Knowing that the Nine Gates had no intention of abandoning him, Ji Ming finally relaxed and found it somewhat amusing: "That's it? This is probably a bit difficult, and why do you need the Rock God to notice me? It's rare for a god to notice a mortal, isn't it?"

Duanzhi Chen said meaningfully, "Really? Ninth Brother, you are the junior brother of Miss Gan Yu of Yuehai Pavilion, and in a sense, you are the junior of Emperor Yan Wang. Perhaps He has already noticed you."

If Ninth Brother hadn't been noticed by the Rock King Emperor, then Duanzhi Chen would never believe it. After all, he was a disciple of an immortal, and also Miss Gan Yu's junior brother.

The two have a close relationship, and Miss Ganyu is a pillar of Liyue Harbor. If the Geo Archon doesn't even notice his own ninth brother, then he might as well not be the Geo Archon.

After thinking for a while, Ji Ming felt his mind had gone blank. He shrugged and said, "Maybe, but that has nothing to do with me. Fourth Brother, did you come here this time to restart the plan from back then?"

Overthrowing the Seven Stars of Liyue was the ultimate goal that Chen, who had severed his finger, fought for back then. However, he was unable to achieve it due to a lack of means. After the first eight members of the Nine Gates were imprisoned one after another, this goal had to be forced to end.

Chen, who had severed his finger, made no secret of it: "Yes, but this time I have adjusted the plan. Simply overthrowing the Seven Stars of Liyue is not good for the Old Nine Gates or the people of Liyue. We need to reorganize the Old Nine Gates, then seize the political power of the Seven Stars of Liyue, and finally completely transform Liyue."

"Based on our ideals?"

"Yes, we will reshape Liyue according to our ideals, so that Liyue can completely get rid of its predicament of being strong on paper."

After saying that, Chen with the severed finger joked, "Could it be that Ninth Brother wants to completely overthrow the Seven Stars and then destroy everything in Liyue?"

Hearing that his fourth brother was joking, Ji Ming smiled along, but his tone was extremely serious: "Of course not, I have never hated Li Yue. This is the land that gave me birth and nurtured me, and it will always be pure."

Unfortunately, flawed systems and misguided ideologies have tarnished her potential.