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However, Zhongli is actually secretly supporting the Ice God, having reached a secret pact with him. Of course, the contents of this pact are a secret between him and the Ice God. Regardless of the contents of this pact or what will happen next, Zhongli will need to abandon "minor matters" such as managing Liyue and forging Mora to focus all his efforts on preparations.

Clearly, Zhongli understood that even if the procedures were perfect, if Sky Island wanted to investigate him, it wouldn't matter if he hid Mora in the refrigerator and under his mattress, and claimed he was just too afraid of being poor to spend a single penny. Zhongli had to prepare a real backup plan for himself, and even for Liyue and Teyvat.

Han Fulai couldn't yet see through Zhongli's true plan, and with his current abilities, even if Zhongli told him, he obviously couldn't help him.

One thing he was certain of now was that the cessation of production at Golden House was one of Zhongli's backup plans. Zhongli was well aware of the deflationary consequences of Mora's sudden production halt, but this was exactly the consequence Zhongli needed now.

The struggle for resources can lead to competition, friction, and even war between nations... What if even war was within Zhongli's calculations? What if Zhongli released the demon god Oser to "train troops" for war?

Thinking of this, Han Fulai frowned and looked at Zhongli.

"I wonder what I can do with my meager abilities?"

He was quite self-aware. Whether it was his repeated maneuvering during the Summoning Ceremony or his defeat of the Demon God Oser, he always relied on the strength of others, constantly leveraging their influence. In real combat, he was absolutely not a force to be reckoned with. The political capital gained from the Oser battle only allowed him to successfully squeeze into the upper echelons of Liyue; his official position remained that of the Vice-Chief of the Moonlit Pavilion and Gan Yu's personal secretary. He was still a long way from becoming a Liyue leader like Ningguang.

The internal and external troubles facing Liyue alone were enough to give him a headache for a long time, not to mention the threat of the Consciousness of Heaven, who could awaken at any time and bring devastating blows at any moment. It was like having just latched onto a powerful force, and before he could even enjoy the joy for five minutes, he found that he had latched onto the powerful force of the Nationalist Army in 1949... This feeling was just too great a mix of joy and sorrow.

“A golden carp is no ordinary fish; it will transform into a dragon once it encounters wind and clouds. Young friend Han, there’s no need to belittle yourself. I’ve lived for a long time and I’m confident in my judgment of people.” Zhongli spoke with an air of composure, but it was unclear whether his words were sincere or merely social politeness.

"Mr. Zhongli really thinks too highly of me..." Han Fulai said with a wry smile.

Han Fulai certainly understood what Zhongli meant—opportunity and crisis coexist; if you're given an opportunity, you can't afford to be useless.

If Zhongli tested Han Fulai's wisdom and courage during the Summoning Ceremony and the Battle of Oser, giving him an opportunity to become "one of their own," then this is Han Fulai's true opportunity to "make history." And this opportunity will not only be for Liyue, but for the entire Teyvat continent!

Before I transmigrated, wasn't my wish to accompany Gan Yu to work overtime? All I wanted was to be a civil servant in Liyue with a stable job! Why did I inexplicably get caught up in a scheme that affects the entire Teyvat continent? Heaven, you've schemed against me! Han Fulai cried out silently in his heart.

As if seeing through Han Fulai's thoughts, Zhongli smiled and added, "A hero is one who cannot distinguish between gratitude and grudges, and a true man distinguishes right from wrong. Just do good deeds and don't worry about the future."

These were the words of Han Fulai's fellow villager, Gu Hua. When Han Fulai first heard these words, he thought they were grand but meaningless. But now that Zhong Li had said them again, Han Fulai suddenly understood the deeper meaning in them.

"He who cannot distinguish between gratitude and vengeance is no hero," meaning that one should repay kindness with kindness and avenge wrongs with vengeance.

A husband who distinguishes between right and wrong means someone who adheres to principles and dares to fight.

Do good deeds and don't worry about the future. This means to do things without hesitation or second-guessing.

Han Fulai currently owes a debt of gratitude to Zhiruo of the Guhua Sect and intends to repay it; he also has a plan with Gan Yu to reform the Moonsea Pavilion and clean up the civil service in Liyue. Coincidentally, Zhongli knows about both of these things.

So Zhongli meant to remind him to do these things that should be done?

Having at least two short-term goals and knowing the direction to move forward means you won't be anxious about the future. This is the true meaning of "Do good deeds and don't worry about the future."

"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Zhongli. I will do my utmost to live up to your expectations." Han Fulai nodded, indicating that he understood Zhongli's meaning.

Zhongli smiled and said, "There's one more thing I need to remind you of."

"Mr. Zhongli, please speak."

"Although I have relinquished my position as the Rock God, the contracts formed in my name before that still remain in effect."

Han Fulai thought for a moment. If we're talking about breaches of contract, he seemed to have violated the Liyue Civil Servant Code and confidentiality regulations quite a few times. Just intentionally leaking secrets to the young master was already a violation. Recently, he'd been using his position to intimidate others and tell countless lies; for example, D'Artagnan had been swindled out of a lot of money by him… But wasn't all of this to help you?

Zhongli wouldn't dare accuse him of being dishonest and violating the contract at this point, would he? That would be too unfair!

"What does Mr. Zhongli mean...?" Han Fulai felt a little uneasy.

"I am known as the progenitor of all immortals, the three-eyed, five-manifested immortal of Liyue, and all immortal arts were taught to me. If a contract is formed using immortal power, it will be considered as being under my witness. Those who break their promises will be punished by the Devouring Rocks." Zhongli glanced meaningfully at Han Fulai.

"I see." Han Fulai finally understood. The contract in Liyue protected by the power of the Geo Archon was, in essence, a contract forged using Zhongli's divine power. Ordinary people signing contracts are simply written agreements, governed by law. If the law doesn't intervene, Zhongli generally doesn't have time to intervene either.

However, the contract signed with the immortal was protected by Zhongli, the ancestor of all immortals, and Han Fulai happened to sign a contract with Gan Yu, an immortal—he still remembered that there was a golden three-leaf knot special effect when he signed the contract.

Zhongli was reminding him that he could never betray Ganyu, and he could never betray Liyue.

—So you've been eyeing me since then, haven't you, Zhongli!

Han Fulai sighed.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Chapter 78 This means we are the number one sect in Liyue.

Han Fulai carefully recalled his conversation with Zhongli at the Yanshang Tea House and confirmed two things.

First, he truly had an opportunity to create history for the continent of Teyvat.

Secondly, there is the uncertainty of when one might die from an indiscriminate attack by the forces of nature.

If Han Fulai were still operating under the mindset of a low-level office worker, he would absolutely never touch such a dangerous situation; he would stay as far away as possible. If the sky were to fall, someone taller would hold it up; he could simply focus on his duties as a secretary. Besides Zhongli, the god, Liyue had so many other immortals and holders of the Eye of God; it seemed completely unnecessary for an ordinary person like him to handle a crisis that could potentially destroy a nation or even the world.

Even if I were to be inexplicably killed by a meteorite falling from the sky someday, I wouldn't have to go through this kind of anxiety. Anyway, those who are meant to die will die, and those who are meant to live will live.

Now he was personally experiencing the pressure of the "Qunyu Pavilion's intimidation"—it was a feeling of having a huge, almost undefendable bomb falling from above at any moment.

To live a comfortable life, the last thing one should think about is when they will die. But Zhongli told him today that the laws of nature are about to awaken, and that punishment is very likely to follow. It's like being told by a fortune teller that you will suffer a bloody disaster in the future; whether you believe it or not, it will definitely affect your mood.

But after the Battle of Osel, Han Fulai had something more than before—strong self-confidence.

Although Zhongli had almost everything under his control, from the ritual of summoning the immortals to the ritual of sending them off, Han Fulai believed that his defeat of Oser using the "Theory of Advanced Elemental Reaction" was definitely not something Zhongli had anticipated. This proved that even as an ordinary human with weak combat abilities, he still had the potential to change the future.

As a former high school student who excelled at exams, Han Fulai has always believed that hard work pays off and that he should create his future through his wisdom and effort. Although reality is sometimes disappointing, Han Fulai believes that rather than feeling powerless and unable to do anything, he can only have a clear conscience after giving his all.

Even if you can't write the correct answer during the exam, you should still fill in the paper to get some points for the process!

Besides, his name means "Everyone has their own unique talents," which might mean that Han Fulai is the savior of Teyvat.

Zhongli didn't specify when Tianli would awaken, perhaps because he himself didn't know. However, based on Han Fulai's deduction, it wouldn't be too soon, nor too slow. At least Zhongli still had time to plan his contingency plan and had also told him how to improve his strength—although Han Fulai still hadn't fully grasped the method left by Gu Hua, at least he knew a direction.

Investigating the Guhua Sect would be the key to solving the problem, and Zhiruo happened to be a member of the Guhua Sect. Han Fulai decided to take advantage of the day he was given half a day off to see Zhiruo.

When Han Fulai arrived at the "Three Bowls Before Crossing the Harbor" restaurant near Chihu Rock, he heard a familiar voice—Tian Tiezui's voice.

Strictly speaking, this was the first time he heard Tian Tiezui tell stories in Liyue. The first time he came to "Three Bowls and You Can't Go to the Harbor," Tian Tiezui was drunk and didn't go on stage. However, for Genshin Impact players, Tian Tiezui's voice is unforgettable, and they can even recite his storytelling lines.

However, when Han Fulai entered the store this time, he heard a new script.

Then Tian Tiezui said in his very distinctive hoarse voice, "...Just when it seemed that the group of Jade Pavilion members were about to perish together with the Demon God Oser Jade, a young man suddenly stepped forward from the crowd."

"That young man uttered arrogant words: 'Without losing a single soldier or a single tile, the demon god will be beheaded within half a moment!'"

Everyone present was startled. Upon closer inspection, they realized that this person was none other than Han Fulai, the newly appointed Executive Vice Minister of Yuehaiting and a confidant of Lord Gan Yu.

"If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't believe it after hearing these words. However, Lord Ningguang has discerning eyes and immediately made the decision, entrusting the entire command of Qunyu Pavilion to Han Fulai!"

Having finally experienced what it's like to be a "storyteller," Han Fulai felt as if he were walking on air.

Han Fulai walked into the "Three Bowls Before Crossing the Harbor" restaurant and found a corner to sit down.

Tian Tiezui and the other patrons had never seen Han Fulai before and treated him as just an ordinary customer, paying him no attention. However, Zhiruo, the waitress, saw Han Fulai and immediately recognized him as the protagonist of Tian Tiezui's story.

"Oh, it's Mr. Han..."

Han Fulai put a finger to his lips, making a shushing gesture, and beckoned Zhiruo to his side.

"Miss Zhiruo, please don't make a sound. I've come to see you today."

After he finished speaking, he pointed to Tian Tiezui on the stage and then to the seat next to him.

Zhiruo understood, and seeing that there was nothing else to do, she sat down with Han Fulai and continued to listen to Tian Tiezui's storytelling.

"...Although the Demon God Oser was injured, he still has the power to fight back."

"The sky darkened, the sun and moon lost their light, and all eight heads of the Oser moved together, creating towering waves and roaring tornadoes, which were about to shatter the jade pavilions."

"At the critical moment, Han Fulai discovered the weakness of the demon god Oser."

"So the only way to deal with Oser is with arrows!"

"Then Han Fulai turned around, knelt on one knee, and knelt before none other than the head of Yuehaiting, Lord Ganyu."

"We respectfully invite Lord Gan Yu to practice archery!"

Tian Tiezui waved his folding fan, making a sound in the air.

"Dear readers, do you know how powerful Lady Ganyu is? Legend has it that Lady Ganyu has not made a move for three thousand years since the war between the demons and gods, because when she does make a move, she will definitely kill the enemy!"

"Because of the heavy casualties in the war, Lord Gan Yu adopted the precept of not killing and only appeared in public as a secretary, no longer resorting to force."

"This time, in order to protect Liyue Harbor, even Lady Ganyu, who is based on benevolence, broke her vow not to kill."

"We saw Lord Ganyu draw his bow and nock an arrow, gathering his immortal power. Before anyone could even blink, a shooting star streaked across the sky!"

A poem praises it: "The bow is firmly planted on the rock, the arrow flies like a shooting star, the wind blows swiftly for ten thousand miles, and the frost blooms, startling even demons and gods!"

With a loud "smack," it was Tian Tiezui slamming his gavel.

To find out what happens next, stay tuned for the next episode!

After the event ended, Zhiruo couldn't help but sigh to Han Fulai, "I still remember what you looked like when you first came to Liyue Harbor a month ago... I never imagined that you would become such a legendary figure now."

Han Fu replied, "Miss Zhiruo, you are too kind. If it weren't for your rescue, I would probably have starved to death by the roadside long ago. I came to find you today precisely to repay your kindness in providing that meal."

Zhi Ruo waved her hand: "It's just a bowl of sweet rice balls, it's hardly a favor, Mr. Han, please don't take it to heart."

Han Fulai smiled slightly: "Giving without expecting anything in return, Miss Zhiruo truly lives up to her reputation as a chivalrous woman."

Zhi Ruo was startled: "...A chivalrous woman?"

Han Fulai nodded: "I've heard Mr. Zhongli say that the number one sect in Liyue is called the Guhua Sect, and its disciples are known for their chivalry and righteousness when they travel the world. And Miss Zhiruo is the senior sister of the Guhua Sect!"

Chapter Seventy-Nine: Because I am Han Fulai

Upon hearing this, Zhiruo was first taken aback, and then sighed.

"Senior Sister... It's been a long time since I've heard anyone call me that. The Ancient Hua Sect is gone too."

At this moment, De Gui, the owner of "Three Bowls and You Can't Cross the River", came out from the kitchen and saw Zhi Ruo sitting at the table chatting with customers. He was about to get angry, but when he saw the appearance of the young man in the blue uniform at the table, his face immediately lit up with a smile.

"Isn't this Secretary-General Han? What brings you here? Please wait a moment while I go and warm up a pot of 'Three Bowls Before Crossing the Harbor'."

While making conversation, De Gui inwardly grumbled that Tian Tiezui had left too early. If he had stayed longer, he would have had a chance to personally gather material from the Han Deputy Minister from the storybooks. If Tian Tiezui told a good story, De Gui's hotel would naturally make a fortune. De Gui had actually boasted to Tian Tiezui about Han Fulai's storytelling at "Three Bowls Before Crossing the Harbor," but Tian Tiezui simply couldn't believe that such a man would be reduced to telling stories to pay for drinks.

Han Fulai recalled that a month ago, when he first arrived in Liyue, he had been described by Degui as a "little thief" who stole food, then a "little brother" who told stories, and now he had been promoted to "Secretary-General," even receiving free fine wine. He couldn't help but chuckle. He thought to himself, "When you're poor, no one cares even in the bustling city; when you're rich, distant relatives come to visit even in the deep mountains. The ancients were truly right."

In Liyue, due to the popularity of the general term "Moonsea Pavilion and its various halls", civil servants from all departments, except Ningguang's Jade Pavilion, work together in the Moonsea Pavilion complex. Their uniforms are also the same, making it difficult for ordinary people to distinguish them. They are usually addressed by their name plus a respectful title.

If Gan Yu is to be addressed by her official title, her full title should be "Secretary-General of the Liyue Permanent Council, Director of the Moonlit Pavilion Office, and Executive Secretary-General." The official Liyue abbreviation is "Executive Secretary of the Moonlit Pavilion," while most people refer to her as "Secretary-General Gan Yu."

Han Fulai's official position at Yuehaiting was "Deputy Director of the General Office of Yuehaiting, Executive Deputy Secretary-General, and Chief Private Secretary of Yuehaiting," abbreviated as "Executive Deputy Minister of Yuehaiting." Except for the position of private secretary, all other positions were deputy positions, so he was generally referred to as "Deputy Minister Han." Degui's use of "Secretary-General Han" was tantamount to directly elevating him to the Seven Star Committee, usurping Gan Yu's position.

If it were in front of Gan Yu, Han Fulai would definitely correct De Gui's incorrect address. However, there was no one else in the tavern now, and since he had come to find Zhi Ruo to repay a debt of gratitude, the more respect Boss De Gui showed him, the better he would treat Zhi Ruo in the future.

Thinking of this, Han Fulai smiled and replied, "Boss Degui, you're too kind. I'm only here to discuss something with Miss Zhiruo. It wouldn't be good if I delayed your business. By the way, please also get a set of chopsticks and a bowl for Miss Zhiruo."

De Gui rubbed his hands together and hurriedly said, "Coming, coming." He then went to the kitchen, found a pot of good wine and a plate of side dishes, and brought them over in a hurry.

Having been in business at Chihuyan for twenty years, Boss Degui was perfectly aware of the unspoken message. Han Fulai's politeness and acceptance of the food and drinks he offered clearly indicated an attempt to build a closer relationship. Moreover, Han Fulai and Zhiruo seemed to have a good relationship, implying that if he took good care of Zhiruo, Han Fulai would also take good care of his business.

After Boss Degui left, Han Fulai poured Zhiruo a full glass of wine and said, "Miss Zhiruo, would you like to tell me about the Guhua Sect?"

"Why does Mr. Han want to know about the past of the Guhua School?" Zhiruo asked.

For Zhiruo, the Guhua Sect was a past she was unwilling to mention to outsiders. As the senior disciple of the Guhua Sect, she should have shouldered the heavy responsibility of reviving the sect. However, due to her lack of ability, Zhiruo could only watch helplessly as the sect declined. Such a regret in her life, Zhiruo only wanted to bury deep in her memory.

Han Fulai smiled and said, "Because I want to revitalize the Guhua School."

"...But Mr. Han, you are not a disciple of the Guhua Sect?" Zhiruo asked in confusion.

"But Miss Zhiruo is. That day, I was drinking with Mr. Zhongli here, and he mentioned that Miss Zhiruo has always wanted to revitalize the Guhua School, but she has not been able to do so, which has always been a regret."

"I once said that I owe Miss Zhiruo a promise. If Miss Zhiruo has any request, as long as it is within my ability, I will never refuse."

Han Fulai looked directly into Zhiruo's eyes and said, "I have thought that perhaps helping Miss Zhiruo revitalize the Guhua Sect would be the best way to repay you. I wonder what Miss Zhiruo thinks?"

If anyone else had said this, Zhiruo would have taken it as a joke. Only those who have done it truly understand how difficult it is to revitalize the Guhua Sect.

But Han Fulai was no ordinary person.

To Zhiruo, Han Fulai, now a renowned figure in Liyue Harbor, still remembered the small incident of a bowl of sweet rice balls in fermented rice wine, and even came specifically to repay her kindness. This sentiment alone was enough to move Zhiruo. Moreover, on the day they met, Han Fulai had shielded her from a blow from the boss Degui's staff and uttered the words, "Three cups of wine, a promise made; five mountains, light as a feather," which made her feel that Han Fulai possessed the demeanor of an ancient chivalrous hero, making her quite close to him.

What is particularly surprising is that the young man, who was penniless just a month ago, is now a character in Tian Tiezui's stories, and is on par with figures like Tianquan Ningguang and the immortal Ganyu!

Now Han Fulai tells her that he wants to revitalize the Guhua School.

Perhaps the hope for the revitalization of the Guhua School rests on this young man in front of us.

Zhiruo picked up her wine glass, took a small sip, and made up her mind.

"Is Mr. Han really confident in revitalizing the Guhua School?" she asked.

"Of course. Because I am Han Fulai." Han Fulai answered without hesitation.

In fact, revitalizing the Guhua School was not only to repay Zhiruo's kindness, but also for his own sake.

For Han Fulai, if he couldn't even solve the problem of the Guhua faction, how could he face the possible war or even the crisis brought by the Heavenly Principle? How many secrets did his fellow Chinese, Guhua, leave behind? Perhaps only the Guhua faction could find out.

Furthermore, Han Fulai had some vague ideas. According to Zhong Li, Gu Hua was a law student in China who seemed to work in civil and commercial law after graduation; in short, he wasn't a born martial arts master. How did he become stronger and a great hero after transmigrating? Figuring this out was crucial for Han Fulai; his hope for becoming stronger might lie hidden there.