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

She neatly arranged the fruit peels and put them in the trash can, then peeled a new batch for Qin Ye and Columbia.

"You've been working too hard lately. I was thinking of getting some medicine from Bubulu to help you recover your energy."

"Me? I don't have any major health problems."

"Yes, I'll also buy some other items while I'm at it, otherwise we won't have any food for tonight."

"Let's go out to eat. You don't have to be so busy all day long."

"No, the young lady from Wanmintang's cooking skills are not yet mature enough."

I was at a loss for words.

It seems that Xiangling is indeed no match for you when it comes to cooking. After all, I can't even taste the flavor of her Extra Spicy Fire Thunder Slime Jueyun Pepper Blazing Tree Rice Bowl.

"Okay then, be careful."

"I will be back soon."

Tatiana strode through the mirrored door with a swift and decisive motion, quickly leaving the room and stepping out onto the streets of Liyue in her high heels.

Hmm, let's go ask Master Hu if he has any spare staff dormitories.

Chapter 230 Have some fun

"So why did I even come here to climb the mountain with Zhongli...?"

Oh no, not entirely. The old man himself went up first, leaving me, Columbia, Tatiana, and I to chase after him.

"Speaking of which, which is in the south and which is in the north, Mount Hulao or Mount Aozang?"

The group passed through the clouds and arrived near Qingyun Peak. Looking at the suspension bridge that was faintly visible in the swirling clouds, Qin Ye fell into deep thought.

It's been a while since I've been here, and I'm a little disoriented.

The main concern is that if I go to the wrong place, I'll have to go back and waste time.

"Qin".

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

Colombia pointed northwest along the suspension bridge: "It's this way."

The girl tugged at Qin Ye's sleeve, biting her lip lightly, pondering how to phrase her words more tactfully.

"If you have time, let Tatiana teach you how to find your way."

"?"

Has it gotten that serious? Surely not?

"Brother Qin Ye, this problem isn't actually that serious. It's mainly because you have too many things to deal with, so you don't have time to remember all sorts of little things. If you need help, I can teach you anytime."

Tatiana's tone was also quite tactful and reserved, but Qin Ye could hear the subtext between the two.

Their sense of direction needs improvement.

Qin Ye shook his head helplessly, choosing not to refute, but instead looked up at the floating island at the top of the mountain: "Actually, I wanted to go up there and take a look. I wonder if you guys are interested."

"No." Columbia's refusal was unusually decisive; she even moved closer to Qin Ye, blocking his path up the mountain. "This place... doesn't leave a good impression."

"understood."

It seems something happened in the past...

Qin Ye didn't intend to ask why; since the other party was unwilling, then so be it.

"Liyue has been here many times, but the Geo Archon doesn't really want to see her."

The girl mumbled softly, which answered some of Qin Ye's questions.

"But now that he's a mortal, I'd like to see how he's doing."

Especially since Qin was going to meet him, and the other side was full of immortals, he had to go and make an appearance.

The three crossed the suspension bridge amidst the sea of ​​clouds and arrived at the south side of Mount Aozang.

A familiar figure was thrown off the mountaintop.

"Was it just my imagination? Why did I feel like I saw a little red scarf just now?"

Qin Ye looked down along the mountain wall, but the dense fog prevented him from seeing the view below.

"Qin Ye."

A completely emotionless voice came without warning.

A cold, aloof woman, as graceful as a crane, lightly stepped off the cliff and landed in front of the three.

"Long time no see, Shen He."

The other person ignored his polite words, suddenly pressed his face close to his, and twitched his nose slightly, as if smelling Qin Ye's scent.

"?" Columbia took out her lute.

"Miss Shen He, what are you doing?" Tatiana asked in a friendly and polite manner.

"I've become stronger, a lot stronger." She still didn't realize there was anything wrong with her actions.

"Indeed, I've been through a lot during this time, and I've become a little bit stronger."

Qin Ye knew that the other person's personality was like that, but because of the other people around, he still took a half step back.

Otherwise, problems may easily arise.

"We'll have a chance to spar."

“I will naturally not refuse Shen He’s invitation, but I am here today to keep an appointment with True Lord Liu Yun Jie Feng, so it may be necessary to reschedule.”

"Yes, I also have important matters to attend to today. The True Lord has been waiting for a long time."

Without any unnecessary pleasantries or flattery, Shen He simply pointed lightly at the small island in the middle of the lake, indicating the location of the True Lord.

Important matters?

Qin Ye didn't think much of it, nodded, and walked with the two women to the meeting place.

"Aha! Two minutes and fifteen seconds! I've broken a new record again, I..."

The loud noise gradually faded away, as if it had fallen down the mountain again.

"Brother Qin is as punctual as ever." Zhongli personally got up and walked to the extra set of table and chairs beside him, pouring Qin Ye a cup of tea.

'This place borrows from all directions.'

"..." Qin Ye's lips twitched.

It seems his treatment was no less than Zhongli's, which at least offered some comfort.

Last time Zhongli came here, he specifically put this table away...

I've always been puzzled as to why these old riddle tellers are unwilling to tell me directly what happened in the past, so that I can make the best choice based on my own perspective.

Is such caution really necessary?

“The way Bahuang looks now is really hard to match with the past I remember.” The woman, dressed in a blue and white flowing cloud cheongsam, picked up the teacup on the table and took two rough sips, completely disregarding her usual elegance.

It's clear she wasn't in a good mood.

"He is always himself; it's more accurate to say that you're too old-fashioned."

Columbia sat on the stone bench next to Qin Ye, looking quite at ease.

"Hmph, you didn't even greet me when we met last time, and now you're lecturing me?"

“If True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng doesn’t like intellectual duels, I can accept a physical duel.” The girl beckoned to Tatiana, gesturing for her to sit on the other side of Qin Ye, showing no regard for the True Lord.

"Quick-witted and eloquent." With those four words, Zhenjun slunk away the topic.

"But Brother Zhongli, didn't D'Artagnan say he'd been cultivating with you recently? And now you're here drinking tea, so what about him?"

As his best friend, Qin Ye still had to show concern for the young master.

"Brother Qin, didn't you see him outside Mount Aozang just now?" The sudden question startled Zhongli, who clearly didn't know where the other party had gone either.

"..."

The little red scarf I saw earlier wasn't just an illusion.

"That kid has been pestering the Emperor to cultivate, and today is a time for old friends to get together. How could I let him ruin such a good thing? I've handed him over to Shen He and asked that kid not to use the Eye of God, but to fight Shen He purely with his physical abilities."

I can't believe I didn't stop and take a look just now; it was truly a mistake for a fool like me throughout my life.

However, since Zhenjun has said so, there must be a reason behind it. Perhaps it really can give Yaya a meteoric rise in performance?

"Even Qin and I have arrived here, why is Kong still nowhere to be seen? Is he that busy?" Columbia frowned, her tone somewhat dissatisfied that one of the most important figures had not yet arrived.

Especially since he has retired from the abyss, he may not be able to do as many things as Zhongli now.

“Kong? Is that blond kid? Although I am not very familiar with him, his sister just said she wanted to find a secluded place, so the Emperor and I temporarily created a cave in a teacup. I suppose they haven’t finished talking yet.”

Qin Ye took a sip of tea and smiled broadly: "It's alright, let him out so everyone can have a laugh."

Chapter 231 Company Year-End Summary

"Kong, sit down, Kong."

Qin Ye pointed to a chair made of rock element on the side, a mischievous grin on his face.

The blond man glanced expressionlessly at his former best friend before looking away.

On another stone chair sat a menacing blonde girl, with an albino floating spirit whistling above her head.

Calm and composed, truly a great man.

Qin Ye looked on with admiration and silently gave Kong a thumbs up.

Brother Kong still dotes on his sister too much; if it were her going to the abyss, she'd be nothing but trash by now.

"I know what you're thinking, and I have no interest in joining your reminiscing." Kong crossed his arms, his expression unchanged, his tone indifferent.

"If you're going to say it, say it now. If you're not going to say it, don't keep me hanging." Columbia's temper hasn't been very good lately.

Tatiana gestured for her to calm down, but Ying noticed this gesture.