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

Ignoring her, Ji Ming first dismissed the members of the delegation before turning back and staring intently into Beidou's eyes: "Captain Beidou, did Zhao Huaisheng ever offend you back then?"

Beidou suddenly realized and smiled again: "Kid, you're that dragon son's lackey, and he's still alive?"

"We're still alive, we're sworn brothers."

"So, you're not a member of the Canal Gang?" Beidou didn't seem to mind, but rather quite curious. "I was just following orders. Since you're not a member of the Canal Gang, you wouldn't be thinking of avenging them, would you?"

Ji Ming said expressionlessly, "I know there are many poor people on Death Star, but why did Captain Beidou leave no survivors back then? There are also many poor people in the Canal Gang."

"This is an order from Tianquan Star. As a mercenary, I have to do my job once I'm paid."

Beidou sighed: "No need to say more. If you want to avenge them, just come find me in the future, as long as you have the strength."

Ji Ming barely suppressed his anger: "Is this considered a provocation?"

"I'd say that's barely acceptable. Kid, I don't mean to provoke you, but you're too weak. Back then, the entire Canal Gang couldn't withstand a single blow. Do you think you can?"

"If not now, it may not be impossible later."

Beidou was well aware that the Canal Gang and she were the same kind of people back then, but she knew even better that if she did not agree to the Death Star being hired by the Heavenly Power Star, then the Canal Gang would be hired by the Heavenly Power Star, and the Southern Cross Fleet would be the ones to perish at sea.

As for uniting against the Liyue government, if the Canal Gang and the Southern Cross Fleet truly had the strength, they wouldn't need to make a living on the seas.

Tianquan Star hired the Southern Cross Fleet simply to avoid getting the government involved in the scandal, disguising it as a double-cross.

It wasn't about making amends. Of course, Beidou knew that her hands were stained with the blood of innocent people, but she felt no guilt because she had no power to change the world. The only thing she could do was protect her younger siblings.

Beidou believes that if Zhao Huaisheng were given the choice, he would make the same answer.

"It's not too late to say that when you have the corresponding strength. Kid, I want to see if you can change the world. Come and seek revenge on me first. If you can, use my blood as the beginning of changing the world."

After saying that, Beidou turned and left, leaving Ji Ming alone, deep in thought.

Chapter 92 Identity is given by myself

Liyue and Inazuma are separated by a vast ocean, with several uninhabited islands and atolls in between, but these offer no help to the fleet's navigation except to avoid storms.

The Southern Cross Fleet is nominally a fleet, but in reality, it only has one main ship, the Death Star. The other ships are various small supply ships used to transport the sailors' living supplies.

Ji Ming and his delegation lived on the Death Star. The ship was very stable, but perhaps due to his physical condition, he suddenly found himself somewhat unaccustomed to life on the water, and would even get seasick after a while.

Moreover, vegetables are difficult to preserve. In the first few days of the voyage, Ji Ming was able to eat some vegetables, but later he was forced to eat a lot of meat and fish, and he almost vomited.

Fortunately, this kind of life did not last long. After sailing for more than half a month, the Southern Cross Fleet finally arrived at the island of Inazuma, the center of foreign trade, 20 days after setting sail from Liyue Harbor.

"Alright kid, my mission is complete. During this time, the Southern Cross Fleet will be stationed on the outlying islands. The Inazuma authorities will not allow foreign fleets to enter the inland waters."

Ji Ming nodded: "Understood."

During their time at sea, Ji Ming had begun to understand Bei Dou. She was very popular on Death Star and was a qualified leader.

But Ji Ming still doesn't talk to Beidou much, except for necessary work.

Ji Ming clapped his hands, gathering the envoys together, and instructed, "Everyone, be alert! We have arrived at the outlying island of Inazuma. The officials of the Three Commissioners are already waiting here. Don't embarrass Liyue."

Due to the long voyage, the envoys all looked somewhat listless; even these seasoned diplomats could not withstand the unusual physical condition.

Holding the envoy flag of the Liyue government, Ji Ming led the delegation away from the Death Star and onto foreign soil.

Stepping onto the soft sand, a chorus of applause immediately erupted around them. Officials dressed in Inazuma-style clothing surrounded the dock, with a gentle-looking Inazuma man at the head.

"Good day, esteemed messenger from Liyue."

Ji Ming shook hands with him: "Good day, esteemed host."

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. If you don't want the Inatsumi people to feel uncomfortable, it's best to learn about their way of life.

The other members of the mission need not worry, as they have long been trained in this. Only Ji Ming has not, so he is particularly careful when dealing with the officials of the Three Commissioners.

"I am Ayato Kamisato, the head of the Shabu-gyo (Shabu-gyo) branch. This lady next to me is Ms. Chisato Hiiragi, the daughter of the head of the Kansei (Kaminori) branch. This gentleman is Takayuki Kujo, the head of the Tenryo (Tenryo) branch."

"It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Ji Ming, the highest-ranking officer of the Liyue delegation, in full charge of this mission. If there is anything you need to discuss, please feel free to consult me."

To be honest, Ji Ming wasn't used to this way of speaking; he wasn't suited to be a diplomat.

Ayato Kamisato said, "I am hosting a state banquet on an outlying island. Please, the Liyue delegation, move there."

Ji Ming nodded: "Of course, please lead the way."

Ji Ming didn't have to worry about communication issues since they shared a common language on the continent of Teyvat, but he couldn't understand Inazuma's writing, a fact that quickly became apparent at the state banquet.

Who is Ji Ming? He wouldn't let the Inazuma people find out about this, so he handed the list of exquisite dishes to the nearest Liyue envoy.

Ayato Kamisato smiled politely: "Your Excellency, do you not like the dishes at the Inazuma State Banquet?"

Ji Ming calmly replied, "No, I can feel the warmth of your country, and of course I trust the quality of the Inazuma State Banquet, so there's no need to look at it in detail."

"That's good, please take a seat."

The seating arrangement was very particular. Keqing had taught him a lot about it before the mission, so Ji Ming quickly found the correct seating arrangement, with Ayato Kamisato and Senri Hiiragi on his left and right respectively.

One is the Commissioner of the Society, and the other is the Commissioner of the Survey. These two are the key liaisons for this mission, and most matters need to be discussed with them.

As for the Tenryo Magistrate, this meeting did not include large-scale military cooperation, so the Kujo family's attendance was merely symbolic.

Ayato Kamisato spoke first: "Your Excellency is an unfamiliar face. Could you be your country's new diplomat?"

A common diplomatic tactic, seemingly a friendly greeting to build rapport, is actually a way to probe Ji Ming's true intentions and assess his diplomatic experience.

Although he wasn't a diplomat, Ji Ming did things that were no different from those of a diplomat before he became a disciple of the immortals.

Isn't diplomacy all about keeping the other side calm and then ruthlessly deceiving them?

Since Ayato Kamisato has said he's a stranger, Ji Ming can't just deny that he's a new diplomat; that would be too fake.

But remember one thing: when you're out in the world, you are the one who gives yourself your identity.

Ji Ming smiled: "Indeed, you are a new diplomat, but before you were sent to your country, I was also sent to Mondstadt and met with the acting head of the mission, Gunnhildr."

You said you were an envoy, but Ji Ming is not an official, let alone an envoy.

You said he wasn't on a mission, but Ji Ming actually did meet the acting head of the delegation, Jean Gunnhild.

Ji Ming's words were meant to bolster his own image and remind Ayato Kamisato not to think he was easy to bully, as he also had experience meeting with national leaders.

Upon hearing this, Ayato Kamisato did not continue asking questions, but instead steered the conversation to the dining table: "Let's eat first. You must all be tired from your long journey."

Due to Ayato Kamisato's deliberate arrangement, the dishes served to the Liyue envoys were almost all meat dishes, which made the Liyue envoys look rather unpleasant.

They're clearly from Inatsume, so don't they know that the lack of vegetables while sailing on the sea can cause physical discomfort and even illness?

What is the meaning of serving meat dishes when there is a shortage of vegetables right now?

Everyone present could see it, including Ji Ming, but he simply smiled calmly: "Your Excellency is too kind, to give the finest dishes from the state banquet to the Liyue delegation. Do you perhaps underestimate us?"

"Why do you say such a thing, Your Excellency?"

"The leader of the Divine Realm gave the finest meat dishes to the Liyue delegation, it seems he thinks we have big appetites."

Ji Ming smiled and said, "During this mission, the Liyue government, adhering to the principle of win-win cooperation, is willing to offer concessions to the Inazuma government to demonstrate its sincerity in future cooperation, so..."

"so?"

"Therefore, please ask the leaders of the Liyue delegation to have the waiters change the positions of the dishes. The sincerity of the Liyue delegation will be shown from the dining table."

"The Liyue delegation is vegetarian, while your country is meat-eating. Isn't this a win-win, mutually beneficial cooperation?"

(P.S.: Stop raising it! The book is dying! There are fewer and fewer requests for updates, I'm panicking, I'm crying.)

Chapter 93: Not an Ordinary Man (Total 4000 words)

Narukami Island is one of the main islands of the Inatsuma Islands and also the most central island in the entire Inatsuma. Inatsuma Castle and Narukami Taisha Shrine are located on this island, as is the castle tower, the residence of the thunder god Balzeb.

On the continent of Teyvat, the seven nations generally maintain a policy of non-interference with each other, with no official offices or embassies established in the territories of other nations, but they maintain frequent private interactions.

Sometimes it's a divine instruction, and sometimes it's the local government opening its market to neighboring countries to meet its own trade needs.

Inazuma is different. This country is built on an archipelago and surrounded by a vast ocean. Going to any country requires a long voyage, which makes Inazuma more inclined towards isolationism.

However, Inazuma's territory is mostly hilly, so it is ultimately impossible to achieve food self-sufficiency. Apart from a small portion produced by its own farmers, most of its food relies on import and export trade.

Therefore, the country of Inazuma has always been conflicted and perplexed. In order to understand Thor's thoughts, the Liyue government had the idea of ​​sending envoys to Inazuma.

Just as Rosalyn, the executive officer of the Fools, used the Goethe Hotel as a temporary embassy, ​​Narukami Shrine outside Inazuma Castle will be the temporary residence and embassy for Ji Ming and his group.

"Lord Ji Ming, have you heard of him?"

"what?"

"The priest of Narukami Shrine, Yae no Miko, is a familiar of the Thunder God Balzeb. In Liyue, that would be equivalent to a celestial being. You should be very familiar with this identity."

“I see. But I am a disciple of the Liyue Immortal Clan. The Inazuma Immortal Clan has nothing to do with me.”

Walking along the main mountain road of Shadow Mountain, Ji Ming chatted casually with the Liyue diplomats accompanying him. He was very approachable and had no sense of hierarchy or social status.

Because of this, the diplomats who were originally very disciplined gradually became closer to Ji Ming, and would occasionally chat about their past in Liyue.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ji Ming would also slip in some personal remarks during the conversation, such as launching a less offensive attack on the dignitaries.

Such content was rare, after all, some diplomats also came from powerful families, so Ji Ming mostly talked about the local customs and culture of Liyue and Inazuma.

Ji Ming discovered that the environment and scenery of Inazuma were very different from those of Liyue. This country was mostly characterized by thunderstorms, and he disliked this kind of extreme weather, which was nothing like the pleasant light rain of Liyue.

"By the way, will Yaeji be coming to welcome the Liyue delegation?"