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

It's quite possible that there's nothing this petty thug wouldn't do.

I've heard that Mondstadt women love reading chivalric romance novels, with plots roughly about a powerless, wandering knight falling in love with a married noblewoman and then beginning a shameless, free life.

Sometimes, there's even a saying: "Among three people walking together, there must be one who can teach me."

This explosive plot seems difficult for every Liyue resident to accept.

Through Walnut's deliberate fabrication, Barbara's image has been transformed into that of a voluptuous and lustful woman.

Well, this girl completely ignored the adorable Barbara figurine.

Then look at Ji Ming. This guy is indeed very popular with women and girls. If you're not careful, you'll be drawn to his flirtatious eyes, and then you'll find yourself wanting to know more about his past, until...

Hu Tao revealed her little tiger teeth, giving Ji Ming a small threat.

Hakitao, you're breathing again, that's not being good at all!

Ji Ming was helpless. The three girls seemed to be misunderstanding him more and more, but he had never lied. It was just the truth.

"Young friend, I do have a gift here. Please accept it as a birthday present."

Zhongli slowly opened his mouth and took out a dragon-head jade ruyi from the cloth bag at his waist. The entire dragon-head jade ruyi shone brightly in the sunlight and looked very valuable.

No, Morax, you?!

Wendy was shocked. This was the second time he had seen this dragon-head jade ruyi. Morax always treasured this thing.

The first time I saw the Dragon Head Jade Ruyi was at the initial gathering of the Seven Gods. At that time, Venti was still the Wind God who had just emerged from Mondstadt and was quite familiar with his other colleagues.

As the organizer of the Seven Gods' Gathering, Morax was young and impetuous at the time, how should I put it... he was similar to Ji Ming today?

Let's just call him a super-enhanced version of Ji Ming.

At that time, Morax was a natural leader. He believed that Liyue City (Liuyiyuan Limited Edition) and the Liyue Asgard would get the best things, such as the most fertile territories, the most prosperous cities, the most powerful armies, and the best successors.

Actually, Morax hadn't considered the matter of succession at all back then. He just casually mentioned it at the Gathering of the Seven Gods, saying something like, "Whoever obtains the Liyue throne will receive this Ruyi," which is the Dragon Head Jade Ruyi we know today.

Back then, Balzeb was the shadow warrior twin sister of the former Thor, Baal, so she probably remembered this incident.

I thought Morax had long forgotten about this jade ruyi, but I never expected to see it again one day.

For some reason, I always feel a little jealous, like when the neighbor's child comes to play at my house, and after we hit it off, I have to obediently send him back.

Now that Ji Ming is about to become the Little Emperor, the successor to the Wind God is still vacant.

Seeing Ji Ming thank her and accept the jade ruyi, Wendy secretly pouted, left her seat and ran to Ji Ming's side, whispering in his ear, "Ah Ming, I already gave you your birthday present a long time ago."

Ji Ming looked completely bewildered: "When?"

Wendy smiled, her cat-like lips parting slightly, and whispered a reminder: "Those long white socks."

After saying that, Wendy stretched out her leg and gently touched Ji Ming's leg, using the tablecloth as cover.

No, what kind of birthday present is this?

Ji Ming said expressionlessly, "No, Wendy has to be sent separately."

Venti raised an eyebrow: "Sure, I'll make it up to you when you get to Mondstadt. Don't forget your promise to me. Come to Mondstadt as soon as you've taken care of things in Liyue Harbor."

Something's not right; Barbatos is definitely up to no good.

Chapter 118 Walnuts are the easiest to bully

The birthday banquet came to a successful conclusion, and Ji Ming received some normal and some unusual birthday gifts.

After the birthday banquet ended, Ji Ming retreated to his bedroom, patted Bai Tang's dog head, and began to examine the different birthday gifts one by one.

The most expensive item was the dragon-head jade ruyi given by Zhongli; I always felt that this gift was full of profound meaning.

What's most heartwarming is the little doll that Barbara Towendy sent from all over Mondstadt. Ji Ming plans to sleep with it that night.

What's most frightening is the groom's suit that Butler Meng and Sister Dudu prepared together—the kind exclusively for the sons-in-law of the Rebirth Hall. These two are still up to no good.

The most abstract piece was a painting titled "Ji Ming Yao" given to him by Hu Tao. The elegant calligraphy was written on a scroll full of scholarly fragrance. Ji Ming planned to frame it with glass and hang it on the wall of his bedroom.

The most normal gift was some longbow maintenance tools that Yun Jin brought. This girl is very thoughtful; Ji Ming will use these things often.

As for the birthday gift Xiangling gave him, Ji Ming found it hard to comment. Even if it was just a dish, he would praise this little cook to the skies.

However, the little cook gave him a shiny ladle, the same one that Ji Ming had used in his special operations.

Yes, Xiangling cares a lot about Barbara, especially after Ji Ming said that Barbara was his owner. The little cook inexplicably developed a competitive spirit.

Perhaps it's because he's been feeding Ji Ming since he was a child that he pays special attention to this?

Regardless, Ji Ming would carefully collect or use these birthday gifts, as they represented the precious sentiments of his relatives and friends.

The scroll was framed, the dragon-headed jade ruyi was carried on his person, the clothes of the son-in-law of the deceased were put in a box, the longbow maintenance tools were placed in the most conspicuous position, the pot and spoon were placed on the desk as decoration, and the little dolls were placed next to the pillow.

"Hey, is it really necessary to be so careful? A bump or knock won't break it."

Hu Tao leaned against the window, yawning as she stared at Ji Ming's retreating figure. She was a little tired after spending so much time and energy at the birthday banquet.

Ji Ming didn't turn around: "Tao, why aren't you going to sleep?"

"I want to talk to someone."

"You want to talk to me, right?"

"Tch..." Hu Tao quietly curled her lips, but did not refute, "This hall master remembers that Gan Yu is your senior sister, she seems to be very busy."

Ji Ming replied truthfully, "I'm too busy with work. I'm going to help her later. Senior Sister Gan Yu probably hasn't had time to eat yet, so I need to bring her some food."

Hu Tao found it somewhat amusing: "Don't forget about Yuheng Star Ke Qing. I invited both of them, but they both had other commitments and couldn't come."

"I know, I know."

Watching Ji Ming float up and hang the scroll, Hu Tao blinked, then quickly rubbed her eyes, staring in disbelief: "Eh?!"

"Scared? People can improve, my lord."

Walnut flashed her little tiger teeth: "Who's yours?"

Ji Ming was quite pleased: "Ji Ming doesn't know."

After a long silence, Hu Tao's gaze drifted to Ji Ming's bedside, finally settling on the little doll beside his pillow, her mind a jumble of emotions.

She wasn't a promiscuous woman after all; she looked quite cute, like a little girl, similar to Yun Jin and Xiang Ling.

After hanging up the scroll, Ji Ming returned to the ground, turned his head to look at Hu Tao, who was lying on the windowsill in a daze, and immediately felt happy. He walked over, reached out and pinched her little face, and pulled it outwards with a little force.

"What are you doing!"

Ji Ming didn't make a move: "Want to sleep?"

Walnut pretended to bite: "I'm not sleeping!"

What a stubborn girl! She was yawning just now, but she still said she wasn't sleepy.

"I should sleep for a while. I heard from Sister Dudu that the entire Wangsheng Hall has been busy preparing for my birthday banquet for several days."

Compared to various worldly gifts, a house full of relatives and friends is the birthday gift that Ji Ming values ​​most, and this includes walnuts.

Ji Ming put away his teasing and flippant expression and said seriously, "Hu Tao, thank you."

Hu Tao panicked instantly: "What are you doing? You're so cheesy. I don't want to hear your thanks. Your satisfaction with this birthday banquet is the greatest and best way to thank me."

"The leader is the highest authority, and his word is law. So, does the leader want to sleep?"

When Hu Tao's eyes met Ji Ming's, her heart raced even more. She wanted to turn her head away to avoid his gaze, but unexpectedly, his hand suddenly grabbed her cheek, preventing her from turning her head away.

Ji Ming smiled: "You really need to sleep, right? I feel like the hall master is very tired."

Hu Tao's voice softened, and her eyes darted away: "Oh, then I'll just have to try to get some sleep."

Did this guy do this on purpose?

Damn it, I hate Ji Ming the most for lying, but he never seems to have lied to anyone around him. My mind is in turmoil...

Never mind, I'll just take a nap.

"Alright, go sleep in my bed. If you need anything, just tell Bai Tang. I can't do things like bring you tea or water, but I can easily fetch something for you."

Hu Tao walked into the bedroom, rubbing her eyes and complaining, "Don't bully Bai Tang, you rascal."

"If I don't bully Bai Tang, then I'm going to bully the Hall Master. Does the Hall Master want to be bullied?"

Hu Tao puffed out her cheeks: "Haven't you been bullying me all along?"

Ji Ming feigned sadness: "Making the hall master sleep is considered bullying?"

"Letting me sleep isn't bullying, but letting me sleep in your bed is."

"Didn't the hall master do it willingly?"

Hu Tao was furious: "I didn't do it willingly!"

Sorry, Old Hu, your little granddaughter is so funny to tease. I'll burn more paper money for you in the future.

Hu Tao, now the punching bag, closed her eyes, revealing an expression that said she didn't want to talk to Ji Ming. She lay down on his bed without any class, not even taking off her shoes.

Helpless, Ji Ming could only bend down to take off Hu Tao's shoes and then put the girl's legs under the blankets. The weather in October was still a bit cold, and the leaves on the big trees along the street were beginning to fall off.

To be honest, after all this, aside from the feeling of "what a great pair of legs", Ji Ming didn't have any evil thoughts. Perhaps his thoughts were mostly out of consideration for Hu Tao?

Walnut rolled over, burying her rosy cheeks in the pillow. After a while, she poked one eye out, nudged the little doll, and muttered, "What's so good about it..."