In Genshin Impact, why are all the characters I play NPCs?

Liyue is now managed by 'people', and he, as a retired veteran, only needs to do what this identity requires.

Moreover, the wear and tear over the millennia had long since caused psychological problems in him, making him increasingly indifferent.

Taking a sip of hot tea, Zhongli looked at Hu Tao and said, "Boss, you might be busy lately, so you should prepare in advance."

Hu Tao was still fiddling with the tool in her hand. It was a small flag that she had borrowed from Miss Yun Jin because she had discovered that this thing had unexpected uses for souls. If used properly, it could speed up the process of helping others pass on to the afterlife.

People have souls after they die, and if their attachments remain, the dead will linger in other people's homes and may affect some innocent people.

Therefore, these people who run funeral parlors have to both run the funeral business and be wary of evil spirits.

She heard Zhongli's words, nodded subconsciously, and then realized something was wrong.

"What do you mean I might get busy? Are a lot of people going to die? And what are you going to do there?"

Zhongli calmly replied, "I have some errands to run."

Hu Tao didn't press further. Everyone has their own little secrets, which is perfectly understandable. Besides, the other party was just a guest, and she had no right to restrict his freedom.

However, after Hu Tao finished replying, she noticed that there was still no movement behind her, so she turned around curiously and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something else you haven't done?"

Zhongli answered without the slightest embarrassment, "I don't have any money on me, could you lend me some?"

Hu Tao sighed: "I pay you so much every month, don't tell me you're using the money to buy some weird and strange things again."

She wasn't just making things up; this knowledgeable guest seemed to have no concept of money. If she saw something she liked, she would definitely buy it, regardless of how much money she had left in her pocket.

In the original storyline, Zhongli also had a portable wallet, which was called "Young Master".

The person is still lingering outside Liyue Harbor, so there's no way to help him. Therefore, Zhongli can only turn to Hu Tao for help.

The girl wasn't stingy; she took out a money pouch and handed it to the other person.

Her expenses were minimal, and while the business at the Rebirth Hall wasn't great, it wasn't bad either, so her savings were quite substantial. Against the seemingly omniscient Ke Qing, Hu Tao still needed her help in many ways.

After receiving the money pouch, Zhongli left the Hall of Rebirth and walked down the street, observing and gathering information.

Of the seven gods, only Barbatos had the fastest intelligence, because all the winds were helping him, and he was only slightly stronger in combat.

Through chatting and talking with passersby on the street, Zhongli quickly determined the current situation.

He then concealed his presence and headed towards the rift to investigate.

It's not necessarily about taking action; it's just a precaution.

After all, they were his own people, and he didn't want to see them die.

If there is internal strife, he won't even glance at it. No matter how many people die, it's ultimately a problem of humanity itself.

But the abyss is different; it is a power from outside the world, an undeserved calamity.

As Zhongli was walking, he suddenly saw a figure, and his usually expressionless face changed.

He could see clearly that the person was the one who had defeated Osel in one move before.

Even defeating the Whirlpool Demon God took some effort; it was by no means an easy task.

So what is this person's purpose in appearing here at this time?

Xu Guang, having discovered Zhong Li, didn't pay much attention. This old man was incredibly powerful and had a kind heart; he was definitely doing this for Li Yue's sake.

His reason for being here is simple: to catch the thief, first catch the king. He plans to make the person in charge of the Abyss pay a price and then extract information about the Abyss from him.

After locking onto his target, Xu Guang walked straight to a mountainous area.

With his excellent eyesight, he spotted several abyss mages holding staffs, dancing and gesturing wildly in front of a drawn array.

It looks like this is what's used for control.

The appearance of the abyss is extremely unstable, and exploring its mysteries requires a great deal of bloodshed and sacrifice. Moreover, how can he, exploring alone, compare to someone who has dedicated decades to research?

Upon arriving in front of the formation, the five abyss mages occasionally uttered obscure and difficult-to-understand words.

Xu Guang saw that the opportunity was about right and shouted.

"Hello, your Didi ride has arrived, come and collect it."

Chapter 285: Yura Arrives Late

Everyone present was stunned.

Especially the abyss sorcerers who were casting spells, they remembered setting up a barrier before entering and checking it several times, all to eliminate any potential dangers.

But what's going on here?

Who is this man?

Kong looked at the person who had suddenly appeared, and the unease in his heart was intense and terrifying.

His intuition told him that this person was extremely terrifying, and the sense of oppression he created was even stronger than when he faced the truth of the world.

Xu Guang glanced at the few cats and kittens, and sighed softly.

That's it.

He thought he was going to encounter some formidable enemy.

The strongest among them, Kong, is only about to reach the level of a false god.

It's passable, to say the least.

Raise your hand, then lower it—with just this simple movement, the formation vanished instantly, leaving not a trace.

Xu Guang looked at them calmly, his eyes showing neither sorrow nor joy.

"If you leave now, you can still save your lives. If you remain stubborn, you will only face death."

He gritted his teeth, his legs trembling.

This is his body telling him a message: the person in front of him is someone he cannot defeat, and his biological instincts want to save him.

Kong managed to lift his head, looking at the other person, and squeezed out the words with difficulty: "Who...are you? Why..."

boom--

Xu Guang flicked his finger, and Kong flew backward, smashing trees and boulders along the way.

Looking at the badly injured blond-haired boy, Xu Guang smiled and said, "He was just a kind-hearted citizen passing by. Since you decided to kill someone, don't you even have the awareness to be killed yourself?"

He paused for a moment at this point.

"I didn't want to get involved in your affairs, but unfortunately, I was just doing some business and you disturbed me. It's that simple."

Several abyss sorcerers tried to do something else, but were stopped by Kong.

He got up, feeling the shift in his internal organs, but his heart calmed down. He stared intently at the other person, took a deep breath, and said.

"We're leaving now."

After saying that, he turned and left without looking back, and the other abyss sorcerers followed suit.

Xu Guang did not stop him.

He couldn't be bothered with these people's thoughts, nor did he want to. He wasn't some saint who would interfere just because someone was suffering.

He doesn't have that much time to spare.

And most importantly, if all these people are killed, what will happen to the villains that follow?

Could it be that he's going to play the role?

This kind of thing happening occasionally or twice is fine as a little fun, but who can stand it if it happens all the time? You might as well go and eat some rice bowls at the Kamisato family's restaurant.

With that in mind, Xu Guang did not intervene when he saw the rift that had been summoned in the sky. He just shook his head after thinking for a while.

It's too early to think about leaving Teyvat now; let's wait until later.

Xu Guang then left, a smile playing on his lips, a small ball of light in his hand.

He hadn't forgotten his purpose in coming here: to obtain information about the Abyss through these mentally unstable individuals for future exploration. And what he needed was right here.

Xu Guang put the items into his pocket, intending to check them again when he got back.

Back at the camp, everyone got up and packed their things. When Noelle saw Xu Guang return, she rushed over anxiously, looking him over to make sure he wasn't injured before finally letting out a sigh of relief.

She felt her legs go weak and grabbed Xu Guang's arms to prevent herself from falling.

"Next time something like this happens, please don't go alone, okay? I... I'm really worried about you."

Noel said sincerely.

She was genuinely worried about what she would do if something happened to Mr. Xu Guang.

We've finally acquired some power to protect others, how can we just do nothing?

Xu Guang patted the other person's head reassuringly: "Don't worry about me, I'm very capable."

Noel simply nodded, but she was determined to stand by Xu Guang's side and never leave him.

Seeing the other party's actions, Xu Guang smiled and did not refuse. He looked at everyone and said slowly, "I just went to check the situation. A new abyssal rift has appeared, and monsters have started to emerge from it. However, Da Tou is in Liyue, so let's go back and call for backup first."

Naturally, no one would refuse such a suggestion, because in the common sense of ordinary people, the Abyss Riot was not something that these few people could handle.

The rules of the Knights also state that unless there is no other way, at least four elite squads are needed to fight against them.

In terms of sheer strength, the abyssal creatures aren't that terrifying; what's truly frightening is the pollution they carry.

Over time, you'll inevitably pick up some of the contaminants, and once the contamination becomes deep enough, it will turn you into a monster.

The meaning of having four teams is to take turns fighting, so as to avoid one person facing the pollution for a long time.

After making the decision, they began to evacuate while remaining vigilant.

Xu Guang looked at the approaching figure not far away and sighed sincerely.

"Is there any surprise?"

I originally just wanted to try some Noelle, but more and more people came, and there were still some left at the very end. Luckily it was him, otherwise anyone else would have been stuck with it by now.

On another note, just as they were heading back, a squad of elite knights on horseback arrived, led by Yura.

She wore armor with exquisite patterns, rode a majestic white horse, her blue hair shone like expensive silk in the sunlight, and her eyes outshone even the most precious gems.

It's the kind of beauty that can move both men and women.

When Yura approached, the first person she saw was Xu Guang. A hint of resentment appeared in her eyes. After looking at the others and making sure there were no injured people, she then asked him something.

"Has anyone fallen behind or gotten separated?"

"No."

"Let's go then."

She specifically mobilized the family's cavalry to arrive as quickly as possible, but these knights were not given any orders at the time and were all doing other things. The hasty mobilization caused a slight delay, but it seems they are not too late.

It's fortunate that she brought quite a few people this time, otherwise it really wouldn't be enough.

As for these knights, they were recruited by her through her personal charm from some poor families, and they were all women.

The reason is also very simple.

Men have a natural advantage over women in combat and are more likely to join various industries.

Therefore, she only chooses girls, just to give these poor people another way out.

Even the most down-on-his-luck nobleman still possesses some resources; the saying "a lean camel is still bigger than a horse" perfectly illustrates this point. Yura established this cavalry squad precisely because of the knightly order's subsidies and the assets her family had given her.

When they left, they chose to travel by two people and one horse, which made Xu Guang feel a little awkward.

Because Yura was staring intently at him, with an expression that said she was about to cry if he didn't choose to be with her.

Chapter 286: Where did this surprise come from?

"How about... I come with you?"

After careful consideration, Xu Guang offered his advice.

Yura snorted: "Since that's the case, then I'll reluctantly agree. Come on up."

As he spoke, he reached out his hand to pull Xu Guang up.

The group of people who came for the trial didn't think much of it, as they weren't very familiar with Yura.

The cavalry squad members all had strange expressions on their faces.

They knew that this Wave Knight was extremely proud and almost never interacted with women.

The only people who could have the most contact with her were a few knights, and in most cases they could only follow orders; it was impossible for them to have any more contact with her.