I, the Rock King Emperor with 21 billion in power, have joined the chat group.

Dressed in white, the graceful demon god's attire was quite different from that of everyone else in this world.

She smiled slightly and nodded slightly: "This is... the content of the contract. Moreover, it's a win-win situation. While I'm earning points, I can also experience different power systems, knowledge structures, and cultural customs in this other world. For me, it's a real win."

"I should thank you, Bell."

Upon hearing the demon's praise, Bell awkwardly scratched the back of his head and said, "You're too kind. I should thank you."

"Alright, alright~~!"

A crisp sound suddenly came from not far away.

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Bell quickly turned around and saw one of the most important people in his life.

It was a girl with pigtails wearing a pure white dress that looked like it was made of silk. Compared to Gui Zhong, who was covered up completely, this girl's clothes were much bolder.

First of all, her upper body was barely covered by a short dress that barely contained her rounded figure, and her lower body was almost exposed to her firm inner thighs, while her back was completely exposed in an alluring way.

The pure blue lace bow she wore around her neck and the crystal lace gloves on her hands added a touch of purity while also making her even more alluring.

Needless to say, her looks and graceful figure are enough to satisfy any man's fantasies and desires.

"You should all stop now."

The girl quickly ran forward a few steps, coming between Bell and Gui Zhong, and vaguely blocked their view of each other.

"Hehe~!" Noticing this scene, Gui Zhong couldn't help but smile slightly: "Your Excellency Hestia, you really do care for Brother Bell."

“Of course.” Hestia raised her childlike head, her snow-white breasts peeking out. “Bell is my dearest kin, we’re very close, of course I love her.”

Gui Zhong smiled faintly and shook his head.

She knew that the goddess in front of her, named Hestia, was a renowned virgin goddess, a symbol of purity. The fact that she could express her attitude so actively while sober was already a testament to her utmost effort.

However, the boy named Bell in front of us has an extra special skill because he admires another adventurer called "Sword Maiden".

【Longing and Precociousness】: Maintains the effect simultaneously with the feeling of longing. The stronger the longing, the greater the effect.

Such intense longing and yearning are truly shameful.

Therefore, the only way this "virgin goddess" can express her love is probably by protecting her.

How pitiful.

Thinking of this, Gui Zhong's mind finally couldn't help but turn to herself.

She herself was caught in the same dilemma.

Although she had fully expressed her feelings to the rock god, and even launched a surprise attack during the Lantern Festival.

According to her plan, everything should have been progressing well.

Of course, things are indeed progressing.

But the speed of this progress exceeded her expectations.

The outcome of the events also exceeded her expectations.

Why did so many things suddenly happen within the timeframe of just one task?

"Lady Qingli, could she be that Crimson Iris Immortal?"

"Huff~~~~! Huff~~~!"

She slowly closed her eyes, took two deep breaths, and then she no longer hesitated.

Gui Zhong opened his eyes again, a faint smile on his lips, and looked at Hestia, the Virgin Goddess, and her familiar, Bell.

He said softly, "Then I shall return today. You two, if the opportunity arises, I will invite you to visit the world of Teyvat and see its different appearance and customs."

"Oh~~~! Okay." Hestia nodded slightly, still wary.

With a slight smile, Gui clicked the "Direct Return" button on the chat group's task list.

The next second, the colors in her vision changed.

Chapter Seven: Walnuts (Part 1)

The next day, early in the morning.

It was early spring after the Lantern Festival, and the rising sun brought a soft glow, making the spring day even warmer.

Zhongli sat at a short table made of purple birch wood on the veranda of his room, eating the breakfast he had just bought from Liuliting that morning.

A plate of pickled bamboo shoots for the New Year, a bowl of millet, apple and porridge simmered slowly over a low flame, a plate of white steamed buns cut with a knife and freshly baked this morning, and a plate of xiaolongbao with a translucent, thin skin and a filling of clear broth and meat.

Although he no longer needs to eat, this appetizing breakfast is still one of his favorite treats.

He has always admired these most refined aspects of the Liyue people and the Liyue civilization, whether it be the food on the table, the table itself, or even the table manners.

But that doesn't mean he dislikes those common, less refined cultural practices.

He clearly loved Liyue, the civilization he and Qingli created and led, and everything that it had developed.

After finishing the last bite of millet porridge, Zhongli emptied the enamel bowl of millet, leaving the table in front of him completely empty except for the plate.

With a flick of his wrist, the plates sank automatically into the short birchwood table.

Then, somewhat unconsciously, he opened the chat group, looked at the casual chatter, and occasionally said a word.

Time passed, and about two or three hours went by.

He finally stopped the conversation, which was meaningless to him.

Then, recalling the chat group conversation, he smiled faintly and shook his head slightly.

Watching the people chatting in the group gave him a long-lost feeling of what it was like before he traveled back 6,000 years.

He must have had similar days online and in chat groups back then.

Perhaps even more immature and foolish than many others in the group.

But now, six thousand years have left an indelible mark on his mind, his memories, and even his soul. It's unlikely that he could revert to his former personality now.

"Ta-da! Ta-da!"

Before Zhongli could even ponder for a moment, a knock on the door suddenly rang out, waking him from his thoughts.

Before even opening the door, Zhongli sensed something was wrong.

That was a girl who shouldn't have been in this place.

However, upon further reflection, he realized that the appearance of this person might be normal, given that in Liyue Harbor, it was possible for anyone to discover his residence.

The first one is naturally Ningguang, the Tianquan star whose eyes and ears are all over Liyue. However, this person usually plans carefully before acting, so it is impossible for her to come and knock on his door rashly.

The second one should be the young woman outside the door—the 77th head of the Hall of Rebirth, who was also his former superior, Hu Tao.

"Zhongli~~! Zhongli~~~!"

A clear, rhythmic girlish voice came from outside the door: "Oh~~~! Great Lord Zhongli, please open the door."

Zhongli couldn't help but cover her forehead.

"Zhongli~~!"

"Open the door quickly!" The clear female voice continued unhurriedly, and the sound of knocking even had a touch of rhythm.

Zhong Li was only stunned for a few seconds, while the quirky little girl outside the door had already started singing.

"Mr. Zhongli has collapsed."

"He's fallen, he's fallen."

"Mr. Zhongli has collapsed."

“My beautiful guest.”

"Mr. Zhongli has collapsed."

"Alright, alright," Zhongli sighed. "The door is open, come in yourself."

"Then I'm coming in~~!" Hu Tao raised her voice and giggled, "I'm really coming in."

Accompanied by this quirky voice, Zhongli's door immediately opened.

A girl who looked to be about thirteen or fourteen years old walked in.

She was dressed in pure black, with a strange smile on her lips. On her hat stood a wooden plaque that looked like it was worn by officials from the ancient Liyue period. Two fiery red plum blossoms were tied in her long, jet-black hair.

With one hand behind her back and the other holding up the brim of her hat, she ran and skipped to Zhongli's side.

"Oh~~! Oh~``! Mr. Zhongli!"

She smiled brightly: "I've finally found you!"

"Hmm, Master Hu Tao, how have you been?" Zhong Li nodded slightly. "Shall we sit down to talk?"

"No need, no need." The girl waved her hand: "Zhongli, a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth, or may I call you Emperor Morax, the Primordial Rock King?"

"Morax is dead. I personally conducted the farewell ceremony for the immortals. Master Hu Tao, please still call me Zhongli." Zhongli reached out and gently tapped his face. Two cups of steaming tea slowly appeared in front of him and Hu Tao.

He didn't stand on ceremony and offered Hu Tao a drink. Instead, he picked up a cup himself, took a slow sip, and then asked, "What brings you here, Hall Master Hu Tao? You should know that Zhong Li no longer has much to do with the Hall of Rebirth and is no longer suitable to appear there."

"Well... of course I know." Hu Tao jumped onto the chair with a thud, folded her hands over her teacup, and slowly took a sip; "It's just that I'm a little unwilling to accept it."

"Are you not reconciled?" Zhongli asked in return.

"Naturally, after spending so much time with you, I didn't even recognize that you, Mr. Zhongli, were actually the Rock King Emperor." Hu Tao put down her teacup. "In the past, I was always the one playing pranks on others and giving them a fright."

"But this time, it was Mr. Zhongli who gave me a fright."

She spread her arms wide exaggeratedly, drawing a circle the length of her arm to express her surprise: "Such a huge surprise. The guest elder of our Hall of Rebirth is actually the Geo Archon who has controlled the entire Liyue for 3,600 years. Anyone who hears this will be shocked."

"When I first heard it from Tianquan Xing Ningguang, I jumped two meters high."

"That's an exaggeration," Zhongli replied calmly.

"That's how exaggerated it is~~!" Hu Tao bent down, pressed her little head tightly against the table, raised it slightly, and stared at Zhong Li with her deep eyes: "So, I'm a little unwilling to give up, and I want to find you directly and give you a surprise too."

"However, it seems I didn't scare you." Hu Tao spread her hands: "Well, after all, he is Lord Rock King."

"It still stirred something within me." As usual, Zhong Li reached out and ruffled her little head, which was covered by a hat. "I really didn't expect that you would be the first one to come and see me."

"In terms of universal truth, this is perhaps the connection I have with the Hall of Rebirth."