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

The wait was rather long. When Gan Yu opened the wooden door to the office, Ke Qing almost instantly sensed something unusual about the office.

First, there's the rosy complexion on Gan Yu's face. Who would normally see the Half-Immortal's secretary with this expression? She's either drowsy and sleepy or serious and focused on her work. Who is this girlish act for? It can't be for Ke Qing, can it?

Next, Ji Ming, who was standing in the corner reflecting on his mistakes, was a local ruffian with his back to Ke Qing, slightly bent over, muttering words like "I'm sorry, I'm sorry," as if he had done something that made him feel very guilty.

Ke Qing, with her excellent eyesight, noticed a strand of dark blue hair on Ji Ming's shoulder.

The case is solved! The relationship between these two fellow disciples is anything but innocent!

Finally, after being explained by Gan Yu, the secretary of the Seven Stars, Ke Qing reluctantly believed that they hadn't done anything, just a simple hug.

Hugging isn't allowed either, this is an office. You should at least hug at home, the office is a very serious place.

Gan Yu's position was special, somewhere between Ke Qing's subordinate and superior. In short, she didn't say anything to Gan Yu.

But Ji Ming was different. Ke Qing took him to Yuhengxing's office and began to interrogate him harshly: "Tell me, do you know you made a mistake?"

"I'm innocent! What wrong have I done?"

Why is Ke Qing so angry when she only achieved the small accomplishment of "embracing sweet rain in the Moon Sea Pavilion"?

Ji Ming suddenly realized and opened his arms: "I understand, Ke Qing also wants a hug."

"No way! You're still the same old thug. Even Sugar is more sensible than you."

Haji Qing was yawning, but Ji Ming was magnanimous and decided to forgive the yawning purple cat.

There's nothing we can do; the Lord is great, Mingmen.

Ji Ming smiled slightly: "Lady Keqing, could you explain why you are so angry?"

Ke Qing was taken aback, then her tone was fierce but her voice betrayed her fear: "Of course... it's because you disrespected the Liyue government. Hugging and cuddling in the office, what kind of behavior is that?"

"That doesn't seem like it. Lady Keqing's emotions are more like those of a jealous young girl..."

"Shut up, shut up, shut up!"

Keqing unleashed her Twin Tails Storm Slash, but perhaps she held back her power, or perhaps because the girl wasn't very good at this kind of almost coquettish attack, Ji Ming could only feel a tickle on his cheek.

At least, the girl didn't pull out her sword or hairpin like before, which is a good thing.

After venting her emotions, Ke Qing glanced at Ji Ming out of the corner of her eye. Seeing that he wasn't angry, she crossed her arms and snorted, "Let me clarify later, I wasn't jealous. You better remember that."

Honestly, Ke Qing is already twenty-six years old, yet she's doing this to a guy eight years younger than her, which makes her feel a little embarrassed.

It's okay, right? Ji Ming doesn't mind anyway. He dared to hug Gan Yu in the office, so why can't Ke Qing "whip" Ji Ming in the office?

The bandits can go, and so can I.

"I understand, I understand. Lady Keqing is mature and prudent, and she will definitely not be jealous about this."

"I'm not old!"

Ke Qing took a deep breath and said irritably, "I have something important to tell you. You need to straighten out your attitude from now on."

Upon hearing this, Ji Ming composed himself and said, "Please give your orders, Lady Keqing."

That's more like it! Ji Ming is at his most handsome at times like this. Gan Yu really spoils this guy.

Ke Qing said with satisfaction, "The Emperor appeared to me in a dream. Although I don't quite understand why he would appear to me in a dream, such a thing should be done to Gan Yu."

Oh no, could it be that Morax discovered his plot to usurp the throne and sent a dream to Keqing, ordering her to punish the traitor?

Ji Ming was a little nervous and asked, "What is it? You're the least religious person in all of Liyue Harbor, so why did the Emperor appear in your dream?"

"I just don't believe in gods, it's not like I've forgotten my roots." Keqing said irritably, "The Emperor wants you to go on a mission to Inazuma, and the time is set for one month from now. There happens to be a shipment of goods from Liyue that needs to be delivered to Narukami Island in Inazuma, where officials from the Three Commissioners' Offices will be meeting with you."

"Why?"

Could it be some kind of conspiracy? Inazuma is Thor's territory, and they want to use Thor's sword to kill their own juniors.

Morax, how cruel you are!

Ke Qing shook her head: "I don't know. Maybe they want to give you, a junior immortal, some training? Anyway, that's what the Emperor instructed. You'd better go back and pack your things. I'll remind you in a month."

Alright, let's go on this mission. Hopefully, nothing goes wrong with this trip to Inazuma.

Chapter 91 Southern Cross Fleet

"Ji Ming, are you ready?"

"Ready, Captain!"

Ke Qing sighed and rubbed her forehead, saying, "Stop joking around. This mission will probably take you several months, so you should say goodbye to your loved ones and take care of things at home."

Ji Ming blinked: "I've taken care of everything. My sworn brothers from the Nine Gates, Hu Tao from the Hall of Rebirth, Xiang Ling from the Hall of Ten Thousand People, and Senior Sister Gan Yu from the Moon Sea Pavilion—these are the people I'm closest to in Liyue Harbor."

Damn it, where's Keqing from Yujingtai?!

Keqing crossed her arms, a slightly resentful expression on her face, but she didn't throw a tantrum. Instead, she continued to instruct, "Remember, this time you are the highest-ranking officer of the delegation. Don't embarrass Liyue after you go to Inazuma."

"Mission accomplished, sir!"

Liyue had been planning this mission for a long time. Even without the Geo Archon's dream, the Seven Stars would have discussed the mission to Inazuma sooner or later. It just so happened that the Archon appeared in their dream.

Although Inazuma is an archipelago nation with a limited and even barren land area, some of its islands possess mineral resources that Liyue does not have. These resources are a special type of mineral used to attract electricity and lightning, and are exclusive to Inazuma.

Beyond just minerals, the Liyue government intends to establish a deeper national relationship with Inazuma. As close neighbors, it would be ideal if they could unite to combat pirates on the high seas or increase cultural exchanges between the two countries.

The Liyue Sept had no objections to the Geo Archon's decision. They simply went through the formalities in a meeting and immediately passed a resolution to appoint Ji Ming as the highest-ranking officer of the delegation.

Seven Stars is not stupid; the fact that the Rock King Emperor appeared to him in a dream shows that Ji Ming is no ordinary person. We should be more careful in the future.

Seeing Ji Ming's confidence, Ke Qing was also very satisfied. Of course, she knew what the Emperor was thinking. He simply wanted the young man in front of her to gain more political experience, just like she had done back then, so that he could eventually become one of the Seven Stars.

"Alright, I won't say any more. There are quite a few experienced diplomats in the delegation. If you don't understand something, you can ask them. In addition, this mission will be escorted by the Southern Cross Fleet throughout."

Ji Ming, who had been smiling, almost instantly lost his smile and his face darkened the moment he heard "Southern Cross Fleet".

Ji Ming knew this famous pirate queen, Bei Dou, who was the leader of the Southern Cross Fleet. Back then, she led the team to destroy his second brother's shipping gang, causing his second brother to be stranded here.

Although the two had never met, Ji Ming still loathed this former pirate who had been recruited by the Liyue government.

Ji Ming's disgust was undisguised and very direct: "Doesn't Liyue have an official fleet?"

Keqing shrugged: "No, the Southern Cross Fleet is the official fleet of the Liyue government."

Scary! Ningguang's large hand has exerted its power.

Since things have come to this, let's just go along with it. At worst, we can disband the Southern Cross Fleet and rebuild the official Liyue Fleet when we come to power.

Ji Ming changed the subject: "The weather is very nice today."

Ke Qing gave Ji Ming a strange look, then tilted her head: "Hmm, what are you trying to say?"

"Lady Keqing is very beautiful, but I prefer her natural look. She has both pure and mature beauty. Did she put on makeup like this especially to give to me?"

"No, you're so narcissistic."

Ke Qing looked disgusted, but her mood was exceptionally bright. She reached out and straightened Ji Ming's long robe.

Tsundere Keqing, so cute!

However, she's already twenty-six years old, yet she's acting arrogant towards an eighteen-year-old man. Isn't that a bit strange?

Out of the corner of his eye, Ji Ming saw the ships gradually approaching the shore and said, "The Death Star has arrived, so I'll be going now."

"Yes, I'll make time to check on Bai Tang, so you don't need to worry."

Both of them were decisive. Ji Ming led the members of the delegation onto the deck of the Death Star and slowly waved to Ke Qing.

The envoys, who had witnessed everything, were filled with curiosity, feeling as if countless kitten paws were constantly scratching at their hearts, making them extremely itchy.

Ji Mingfeng asked casually, "What do you want to ask?"

One of the envoys mustered his courage and asked, "My lord, are you and Lady Keqing in a relationship?"

"No, no, impossible."

The arrival of the three consecutive orders astonished the entire delegation.

"Ah, why is this?"

Some envoys were devastated, while others were secretly delighted and began demanding bets.

The delegation had just split into two opinions: one side approved of Ji Ming and Ke Qing's relationship, while the other side held the opposite view.

Ji Ming said, "Because Lady Keqing is a tsundere. Although she is very beautiful, she is very tsundere. Although she is very capable, she is very tsundere. Although she is very reasonable, she is very tsundere. If you become her partner, you will not be able to experience this feeling of tsundere all the time."

An envoy swallowed hard and reminded him, "Lord Ji Ming, Lady Ke Qing is on the dock; she has already heard you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Ming abandoned his previous composure and smiled like a rogue: "This is exactly the effect I wanted."

The members of the delegation gasped in shock. The little romantic gestures between lovers were terrifying!

After admiring Ke Qing's flushed face on the dock, Ji Ming led the thunderstruck envoys toward the cabin. To be honest, he had never been on a ship before.

When docked at the pier, there was little to no feeling, at most a little swaying. However, a large ship like the Death Star is not a small fishing boat, so this swaying was almost non-existent.

"Young man, you must be the head of this delegation?"

A mature woman wearing an eye patch walked over, carrying a pot of fine wine. Her smile was quite amusing: "Your relationship with Yuheng Star is quite good, isn't it? Really, nothing more?"

Ji Ming said coldly, "This is none of your business, Captain Beidou."

Beidou was stunned, then scratched his face: "Kid, have I ever offended you? Why are you being so sarcastic?"