He had already gone blind as soon as he arrived in Genshin Impact.

(Probably.)

After finishing his meal, Wu Di wiped his mouth and left. He planned to go for a walk on the beach to digest his food and enjoy the sea breeze.

The shore is not far from the Manmin Church, about a ten-minute walk away. However, the port is not as bustling as it used to be; instead, it is rather quiet.

The passing of the Rock King has left them lost and disillusioned, so the port is currently deserted.

However, Wu Di was happy to have some peace and quiet, since he didn't really like being in crowded places.

Wu Di strolled leisurely along the shore with his hands behind his back, enjoying the gentle sea breeze and the sound of the waves, which made him feel relaxed and slowed down the passage of time.

Maybe a few minutes, maybe ten minutes, maybe an hour passed, Wu Di didn't know. He just enjoyed the feeling of being alone, without being disturbed, and without having to think about anything, just letting his mind go blank.

But this tranquility was soon broken by a woman's voice.

"Hello, are you Mr. Wu Di?"

Wu Di snapped out of his daze and looked in the direction of the voice. It was a woman with a lightning-attribute divine eye.

"Yes, my name is Wu Di. May I ask who you are?"

"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Yuheng Star among the Seven Stars. My name is Keqing. It's nice to meet you."

Ke Qing spoke very decisively. She extended her hand in a friendly manner, and Wu Di also extended his hand. The two shook hands briefly and then parted ways.

-

Ke Qing had seen Wu Di heading to Qunyu Pavilion before, but she only saw his back and did not see his face.

However, she didn't really know this person. After Wu Di left, she went to Qunyu Pavilion out of curiosity to see Ningguang and ask who Wu Di was, that he could make her meet him in person.

Ningguang was stunned for a moment when she heard Keqing's words, and then she realized that it seemed that the Emperor had only told her this before he died, and had not told the other seven stars. This made her feel happy that the Emperor valued her. She coughed twice before speaking.

"Ahem, I won't hide anything from you about that person's situation. The Emperor instructed me before his death to treat him well."

"However, it seems that the Emperor only instructed me."

Ningguang's words carried a hint of boastfulness, as if to say, "Look how much the Emperor trusted me when he was alive." This made Keqing's brows twitch twice, and then she organized her thoughts before speaking.

"What is his name?"

"That person's name is Wu Di."

"Wu Di? That sounds like a man's name."

"Is that so? Let's talk about it after you see what that person looks like."

"..."

No matter how Keqing asked, Ningguang maintained the same attitude and a mysterious smile, telling her to ask and see for herself. After all, she didn't know much about Wu Di, only who he had been in contact with, where he lived, what he did, what he liked to eat, and what his companions were like.

However, Ningguang did not expect that the place where Wu Di lived was provided by Gan Yu. It seems that this Lord Wu Di has a close relationship with the immortals of Liyue.

Could Wu Di be a new generation of immortals? Was he sent down the mountain for training? Ningguang thought about it more and more and felt that it was very likely, otherwise her exaggerated appearance could not be explained.

The first time she saw it, she was almost captivated, but she managed to pull through.

Chapter 53 Knowledge Blind Spots

However, given the current situation, coming to Liyue for training is not a good time.

However, this is a good opportunity for Ningguang to befriend Wu Di now, so that when the immortals come to question her, she will have someone to speak on her behalf.

However, before that, let Keqing make contact first, and it would be best if she could obtain some information.

Ningguang watched Keqing's departing figure and thought to herself.

Ke Qing did want to meet with Wu Di, but clearly, the chaotic situation and the mountain of work told her otherwise.

You can't rest yet.

Ke Qing worked through the night to temporarily stabilize the situation and the documents. Although working overtime was the norm and working through the night was commonplace, Ke Qing still managed to pull through.

However, this way she could meet with Wu Di early in the morning, and then, following the location provided by Ningguang, Keqing arrived near the port.

On the shore, Keqing saw a white-haired creature strolling leisurely. Based on Ningguang's description, Keqing knew that it was the person she was looking for.

Keqing took the initiative to greet him and could clearly sense the other person's wariness.

-

"May I ask what business Lord Yuheng has with me?"

Wu Di asked tentatively, while constantly thinking about what he had done. Then he realized that he hadn't done anything remarkable. Why would he attract the attention of this Yuheng Star?

(Could it be another order from that Rock King Emperor?)

The more Wu Di thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

"No need to be so polite, just call me Keqing."

"Oh, okay, I understand."

Ke Qing could see Wu Di's caution and wariness, and her tone softened and relaxed.

"Actually, I only came here to see you. After all, you are someone the Emperor specifically instructed me to take good care of before he passed away."

"But judging from your smug look, it seems we haven't failed in our duties."

"Well, I'm doing alright, so I won't bother you any further."

Wu Di's attitude was somewhat perfunctory and resistant. After all, he really didn't know the Emperor. If it weren't for Gui Zhong, he wouldn't even know who the Emperor was. This kind of goodwill being forced on him made Wu Di feel very uneasy.

Ke Qing was naturally able to sense Wu Di's resistance. The person in front of her was not the kind of person who would take advantage of favor. This made Ke Qing's impression of Wu Di even better. She smiled slightly and spoke in a very relaxed tone.

"Don't worry, we won't force you to accept our kindness. In fact, I'd rather be your friend."

"Of course, if you have any difficulties, you can just let the general affairs office know, and I will make arrangements."

"Ah."

Wu Di simply nodded at Ke Qing's suggestion without giving his own opinion.

Ke Qing walked to the shore, looked at the somewhat lifeless harbor in front of her, paused for a moment, and then continued to speak.

"Do you have time to chat?"

"Um, sure."

Wu Di felt that the sentence sounded familiar. Had he heard it yesterday? But he still agreed to Ke Qing's request and followed behind her. The two of them walked along the harbor and chatted as they went.

"Wu Di, what was your first impression of Liyue when you arrived?"

"Don't think, just react."

"I feel that Liyue is particularly prosperous and the people are very energetic. Especially when I first saw Liyue Harbor from a distance, the magnificent atmosphere was quite awe-inspiring."

Following Ke Qing's instructions, Wu Di roughly described his first impression at the time.

"Yes, thank you for your praise. It makes me, as a Liyue native, feel genuinely proud."

Keqing's tone was somewhat joyful, after all, her hometown was being praised by others, and it was praise from the immortals, which made Keqing feel proud.

Ke Qing suddenly stopped and turned around. Her sudden action also made Wu Di stop in his tracks. After all, he was two meters away from Ke Qing, which was more than enough space for him to react.

"Wu Di, what are your thoughts on people governing a country?"

"Oh, this."

This was a bit beyond Wu Di's scope, touching on areas where his knowledge was lacking. After all, Wu Di was just an ordinary citizen; how could he possibly have any opinions on governing the country? He wasn't qualified to do so.

"Well, I'm sorry, I don't think I have any opinions to offer, because I lack the knowledge in this area. I apologize."

Wu Di's tone was full of embarrassment; after all, sometimes having nothing to say is indeed quite awkward.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't think it through."

Ke Qing sensed Wu Di's embarrassment and realized how far beyond what she had asked for someone who had just started traveling. She quickly waved her hand and apologized to Wu Di.

Then the two chatted about some trivial matters, and Ke Qing didn't talk about national affairs anymore. Moreover, for some reason, she felt that being with Wu Di made her heart much calmer, and the fatigue brought by those complicated official duties was relieved a lot.

This further convinced Ke Qing of Wu Diqi's identity as an "immortal." They chatted briefly, and since they weren't that far apart, they could be considered ordinary friends.

"Hmm—, quite a bit of time has passed, so I'll be leaving now. See you next time, Wu Di."

Ke Qing stretched, perfectly displaying her youthful charm, then said something to Wu Di and left swiftly.

See you next time.

Wu Di gave a simple reply, then watched Ke Qing's departing figure until she disappeared before turning his gaze away to continue enjoying the unique tranquility of the seaside, as there was still plenty of time.

After leaving, Ke Qing suddenly realized something: she didn't seem to have seen Wu Di's face under the mask. But after thinking about it, she decided to let it go and talk to Wu Di again next time to see if she could see what he looked like under the mask. If not, she wouldn't force it.

Keqing was still somewhat looking forward to it, after all, Ningguang's mysterious expression definitely aroused a strong sense of curiosity.

However, before that, we need to stabilize the situation in Liyue and then think about how Liyue should move forward.

While Wu Di was enjoying the peace, Ying had already met with Zhong Li on the other side. He told her that he was going to perform a "sending-off ceremony" for the deceased Yan King Emperor.

Of course, Ying didn't care about these things; she only cared about when to sign the contract.

After a brief chat, Ying understood that the "Sending Immortals Ritual" was still complicated and required a lot of materials. However, for one million Mora and for her future happy journey with Wu Di, she signed the contract and became a working woman.

Chapter 54 Calamity

(The emotions weren't set up well, so it was a bit awkward. Sorry o(TωT)o)

Wu Di was immersed in the tranquility, with the rhythmic sound of waves in his ears, but why were there no birds chirping?

Wu Di was a little puzzled, but the doubt quickly vanished, and he continued to enjoy this hard-won moment.

But something else was amiss; a barely perceptible malice suddenly surged from the other side of the sea.

Moreover, this is not just malice towards Wu Di, but malice towards all life.

The malice was filled with hatred for life, and the distortion and madness it represented made Wu Di's hair stand on end.

(What exactly happened?)

Wu Di was unaware of this, and if he didn't perceive it carefully, he would have thought it was a hallucination.

Wu Di discovered a somewhat tragic situation: wherever he went, it seemed that disasters would follow one after another.

Is this punishment for staying in one place for too long? Or something else?