Genshin Impact: I, the Winter's Executor, am forced to work.

"..."

So what business is it of yours here?

He silently shifted his gaze from the young man who had just received the award to Zhong Li standing to the side.

Qin Ye recovered his mood quickly, not because he had no memory, but because he understood that no matter what kind of grief he was in, he had to keep moving forward.

"Brother Zhongli, do not be sad. There are still important things to do. We cannot stop here."

Zhongli's performance was naturally not disappointing. Even though he was still having some difficulty adjusting his mood to a normal level, he understood the priorities at this moment.

"Of course, Brother Qin. I wonder if you would be willing to accompany me on this final journey?"

"Is that even a question?" Qin Ye shrugged, making his stance clear.

We've already come this far; if we can't see the final outcome with our own eyes, we'll definitely regret it.

“I will also go, and I hope you will allow me to go.”

Xiao had heard Kunjun's confession and had many thoughts of his own, but more important was the safety of the people of Liyue.

"So good."

Zhongli and Qin Ye exchanged a smile, and the three of them quickly ran towards the exit of the Fulong Tree.

"...Ying, have we been forgotten?" Paimon looked helplessly at the girl who was carrying Kunjun.

"In a sense, it's normal. Think about it, if it's a problem that requires Qin Ye, the Rock God, and the Immortal to handle together, wouldn't we just be going with the flow?"

The traveler was quite clear-headed; Liyue had made the most thorough preparations, and even if she went along, she might just be the one delivering the food.

“That’s true…” Bai Feifei shook her head abruptly: “No, no! Then how are we supposed to get back?!”

"Run back."

-

Qin Ye stared intently at the entrance ahead and asked Zhong Li the question that had been weighing on his mind: "Brother Zhong Li, there is still something I don't understand."

"Brother Qin, please ask."

"Since we used to be so close, why do you and Columbia...you know, rarely mention each other, and have never even met?"

He had thought before that Columbia knew Zhongli, which was why she was able to sneak in unnoticed when many Enforcers entered Liyue. But now, thinking about it carefully, there were still quite a few doubts about why Zhongli had never mentioned her.

"...because she broke our contract."

Zhongli did not remain silent, but instead gave a serious answer, which was unprecedented for him.

"contract?"

Qin Ye wanted to ask something more, but when he rushed out of the Fulong Tree cave, the sky was already covered by dark clouds, and in the distance near Liyue Harbor, dense waterspouts had already surrounded the city.

"There's no other way. I'll ask Columbia myself later. Right now, Liyue is the priority."

"Brother Qin, there's no need to panic. She has already received the punishment she deserved; it's just that she can't let go of the past. I don't have any deep-seated hatred for her; we just have different values."

"..."

Something doesn't sound right about what I'm saying.

I'll definitely settle the score with you later.

-

(Moving the timeline slightly forward)

"Thank you for your help, Tatiana. Without you, we wouldn't have been able to be so efficient."

Keqing stood at the main defensive fortifications of Liyue, directing operations and expressing her gratitude to the girl in front of her.

"Lord Yuhengxing, you don't need to be so polite. Brother Qin Ye gave me a mission, so achieving the best possible result is my duty."

Countless mirrors were laid out at the construction site to allow Qianyan Army and construction workers to pass through.

Although this method is somewhat physically demanding, it is the best approach.

"Isn't this way of addressing you too formal? Although Qin Ye and I can't open up to each other on many occasions because of our different statuses, he is still my friend after all."

Keqing unfurled the scroll in her hand, working while exchanging words with Tatiana.

"this..."

"There's nothing to hesitate about, just call me Keqing."

Qin Ye, that kid, has at least completed missions with me before. He can be quite... unconventional at times, but that doesn't stop me from thinking of him as a good partner.

After all, Liyue Harbor is currently in such a dangerous situation. Anyone in a high position like Qin Ye would either want to avoid getting involved in trouble or want to make a fortune.

Regardless, he has indeed provided Liyue with assistance.

"Alright, from now on I'll call you Keqing."

"...Girls' friendships are really that simple?" D'Artagnan asked, full of questions, but quickly put the question out of her mind.

The reason is simple...

"Haha! Return to the End Machine is so much fun!"

He stood behind the returning machine, aimed at the birds in the sky, and turned them into poultry with a single arrow.

"Although I really want to warn him not to treat the Returning to the End Machine as a toy, isn't his learning speed a bit too fast?"

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun quietly asked his two old friends beside him.

"That's true. He is one of the most talented mortals I've ever met."

"I admit that, but he's far inferior to our Shen He." A certain True Lord felt a competitive urge in his heart.

"Ah, yes, yes, yes!"

(At the Qunyu Pavilion)

Ningguang has moved her desk to a temporary hut outside the Qunyu Pavilion, where she can easily keep an eye on the situation at Guyun Pavilion.

The people of Liyue below are working hard, and some of them still firmly believe that the Geo Archon will lead them through all the hardships.

"Lady Ningguang, a friend from Qiaoying Manor has brought you some top-quality tea." The secretary tiptoed up from behind her, careful not to disturb her tense nerves.

"Oh? Isn't this her most precious tea? She can't even produce much of it in a year, yet she's willing to give it to me?"

Ningguang's voice sounded slightly weak, but she still persisted on the front lines.

"Not only that, the people of Liyue Harbor have been seeing you a lot lately, and they have also brought you a lot of food and medicine. They hope you won't overwork yourself. The lords of Yuheng Star and Kaiyang Star have also received gifts."

"Hehe, then I'll accept this tea. Anyway, she's not short of money. As for the things the people sent... give them to our friends in the Thousand Rock Army. Remember to record the source. Once things are settled, we'll fold them into Mora and send them back."

The secretary was about to answer when a look of panic crossed her eyes, and her finger trembled as she pointed to the sky: "Lord Ning... Lady Ningguang! That..."

Ningguang followed the other's finger and saw the Abyss Apostle, its body tinged with frost and snow, standing high in the sky, its arms slowly opening.

Such a sight naturally attracted the attention of most of the people of Liyue.

"You insects raised by Morax, by the orders of the King of the Abyss, I will show you what a god is!"

On the calm, waveless sea, a huge whirlpool formed without warning, and a head like a water dragon emerged, its angry roar echoing through the sky.

A jet of water shot out from its mouth, soaring into the sky. Dark clouds quickly covered the sky, making the atmosphere oppressive.

The falling water droplets covered the water dragon's body, making its silhouette even clearer in everyone's eyes.

Its cheeks, resembling fish fins, swayed like flowing water.

Dangerous yet beautiful.

Chapter 222 A Special Honor

As the water dragon emerged, Ningguang had already brought the Jade Pavilion to the surface of the sea. She lightly made a few hand seals, and crystalline rocks swirled around her like meteors before shooting out, all of them hitting the dragon's head.

"Tch, trash." The Abyss Apostle, high in the air, looked down at the scenery without any joy or sorrow.

The Thousand Rock Army formed a solid fortress along the coastline, united as one, holding guns in both hands, unfazed by the raging waves.

The people of Liyue Harbor were also orderly moving to higher ground, and the General Affairs Department, led by Uncle Tian, ​​was evacuating with the elderly and children.

"You bunch of old folks, what time is it and you're still sitting here calmly drinking tea?"

Standing at the storyteller's stall, where three bowls could not be served, Tian Shu Xing looked at the packed audience and couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

"Hey, the young people are fighting on the front lines, how can we old bones stay at home?"

One of the elderly men, wearing a Qianyan Army helmet, took a sip of his fine tea.

"Although I've been retired for many years, if the younger generation can't keep up, this old body of mine can take on ten of them! Besides..."

On stage, Tian Tiezui's voice was already a little hoarse, but he was telling these familiar stories to these old customers. He knew that if these old guys really took to the stage, the restaurant "Three Bowls Without Crossing the River" would probably become deserted in the future.

"May the Geo Archon protect us, these old guys will live and die with Liyue!"

-

"Heh." The Abyss Apostle showed a look of disdain.

How insignificant are humans in the face of natural disasters?

The seawater, like the limbs of a water dragon, surged with its loud screams. The shadows of the thousands of waves could even cover the entire Liyue Harbor. One can only imagine the devastation that would befall this ancient Liyue when the waves receded.

"Thousand Rock Army! Form ranks!"

Although the lineage of the ancient Thousand Rock Army had been severed, and the Thousand Rock Army had long lost the strength to fight against the Demon God, the soldiers still thrust out their spears without hesitation.

The hexagonal shields, roughly the size of half a wall, appear fragile, but the sheer number of shields stacked together represents their determination to protect their home.

As the first wave crashed down, Qianyanjun's legs began to tremble involuntarily, and the immense pressure made the bones in his body creak.

"The wounded retreat! Second team, hold them off with me!" The commander of the Qianyan Army spat out blood from his mouth, his white teeth now stained red, but it only highlighted his resolute face.

"Frost and cold give rise to life."

Arrows of ice element shot out from an undetectable source, piercing straight into the waves.

The seawater instantly lost its ferocity, gradually freezing outwards from where the arrow pierced, the raging tide transforming into icy sculptures radiating a chill.

The commander turned to look at the upper part of the pavilion, where the demigod's beautiful figure stood proudly, her longbow tightly gripped in her hand as she observed the situation before her.

"Hey you over there! The war isn't over yet! Don't look so relaxed like you've just survived a disaster!" Although he didn't want to dampen the spirits of his soldiers at this moment, a moment of relaxation could lead to even more unpredictable consequences.