Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

Jiang Bai's ahoge (cowlick) drooped down.

He couldn't find that guy, otherwise he would have gone to ask him already.

"Why is there such strong elemental power in the Destiny Star? What is the connection between the Destiny Star and a person? Can it store elemental power? Why has Leonard's obsession lasted for thousands of years? Why can that falling meteorite affect other people?"

Jiang Bai's problems keep piling up.

He was really curious.

Zhongli did not answer his question directly, but instead asked him a question.

Do you know what flows in the earth's veins?

Jiang Bai answered without hesitation, "Elemental power."

Zhongli shook his head. "More than that."

"What flows through the earth's veins, besides elemental power, are memories and emotions."

"Memory and emotion?" This was the first time Jiang Bai had heard this concept.

Do you know why other people can't use Leyline Anchors?

"why?"

"Because if someone of insufficient rank enters, their brain will be overwhelmed by the massive torrent of information within the ley lines. Since you are from outside this world, you can shield yourself from this torrent of information without being affected."

Zhongli took a sip of hot tea to moisten his throat and continued:

"Actually, the so-called teleportation is less about teleportation and more about copying all your personal information into the ley lines, then using the ley line network to restore you at the next node you're going to..."

"That's so mysterious..."

Chapter 378 One me on earth, one me in the sky

Jiang Bai pinched his face; the slight pain told him that his body was alive and not made of some kind of data.

He rubbed the goosebumps on his hands. "You're making me hesitant to use ley lines now..."

He was truly afraid that one day countless versions of himself would appear; that would be terrifying.

"Hehe..." Seeing that Jiang Bai was a little frightened, Zhong Li chuckled.

“This means nothing to you. You are unique. The ley lines are just a network, the paths we often walk on. The paths themselves don’t do anything to you.”

Jiang Bai immediately grasped the key point: "So, what might others do to me when I enter the Earth Vein Network?"

Zhongli thought about it seriously for a moment and gave his answer, "Even the Great Compassion Tree King couldn't do that. If anything could do such a thing, it must be something of a much higher status..."

"Tsk, terrifying!" Jiang Bai recalled the voice that seemed to come from the abyss.

He decided that he would not use leyline anchors unless absolutely necessary in the future!

He was really afraid that one day Sky Island or the Abyss might try to mess with him, adding something to his body while he was teleporting, turning him into Jiang Bai when he went in and Jiang Hei when he came out.

“Now you understand why Leonard’s obsession has lasted for two thousand years and even affected others, right?” Zhong Li used a statement of fact.

He has made himself perfectly clear. If Jiang Bai still can't understand this, he'll start to doubt his intelligence.

"Understood." Jiang Bai nodded.

Emotions are attached to elemental power; as long as elemental power exists, so does obsession.

The reason it affects others is quite simple: elemental energy is fluid. When it falls from the sky, it slowly dissipates and enters the earth's vein circulation. When humans come into contact with this dissipated elemental energy, they are naturally affected by the emotions it carries.

"What exactly is the connection between one's destiny star and oneself? Can one store elemental power using their destiny star?"

"Your ascendant represents yourself and reflects your own situation. A good astrologer can judge your recent situation by observing your ascendant sign, whether you will have good luck or encounter misfortune."

"If your mental state is good, then your destiny star will reflect a radiant and brilliant light; conversely, if you are very weak and listless, then your destiny star will be very dim..."

"I see..."

Jiang Bai understood.

In simple terms: there is one him on the ground, and there is another him in the sky.

It's like looking in a mirror. The other side reflected in the mirror should also be his image, but it's manifested as his destiny star.

"What about the idea of ​​storing elemental power using destiny stars? Is it feasible?"

Zhongli countered with a question:

"When you're holding Mora outside the mirror, can you reach the handle, thread it through the mirror, and take Mora out from inside the mirror?"

"Uh, no."

"Master, what is your destiny seat? Can it be seen from the heavens?"

There was nothing that couldn't be answered. Zhongli dipped his finger in the tea and drew his destiny seat on the stone table.

"My constellation is called the [Rock King Constellation]. You can see it, of course, but you can't distinguish it from the many stars in the sky. Even the most skilled astrologer finds it extremely difficult to divine information about the gods."

"So, 'Emperor of Rock' isn't a respectful title?" Jiang Bai's focus was on this.

He previously thought that "Yan Wang" and "Di Jun" in "Yan Wang Di Jun" were separate, with Yan Wang being the given name and Di Jun being the honorific title, and together they were called Yan Wang Di Jun.

"Of course not. 'Geo King' is one of my names. The term 'Geo Lord' is the more respectful way people in Liyue address me."

However, the title "Emperor" itself carries a respectful connotation, so few people know that "Rock King Emperor" is the main title, not the former "Rock King".

If we were to use a more formal form of address, he should be called "Lord Rock King".

He just didn't care much about these things; otherwise, he would have corrected the first person who called him Prince Yan.

Furthermore, the term "Yan Wang Di Jun Ye" contains two respectful terms, which sounds rather awkward.

"Oh, I see. I've learned something new."

"What's Wendy's constellation called? He doesn't seem to have any other name..."

Mondstadt residents mostly refer to Barbatos, the Anemo Archon, as if Venti is simply a god's name besides Venti.

"His seat of destiny is called the Songstress Seat."

"What are the names of the Thrones of the Thunder God, Grass God, Water God, Fire God, and Ice God?"

"The current Thor's constellation is [King of Heaven], the current Grass God's constellation is [King of Wisdom], and the Water God's is..."

"Then can you directly observe their current situation through their constellations?"

“Sure.” Zhongli nodded. “The change of gods does not specifically inform the other six gods, and these new gods rarely have contact with me, so the Seat of Fate is a relatively reliable source of information.”

"Speaking of which, other gods can sense when gods change or die, right? So, do they know you're not dead?"

Zhongli smiled slightly, "Of course I know."

Although Liyue has publicly stated that the Geo Archon has returned to the heavens, in the eyes of some high-ranking officials, his deterrent power still remains.

Jiang Bai gave a thumbs up, "As expected of his master."

He had planned everything before faking his death.

"By the way, Master, I've been carrying this for so long, why don't I feel anything at all?"

Jiang Bai took out a piece of turquoise, the gift Zhong Li had given him as a disciple.

"It subtly and silently increases your affinity for the wind element. People with a high affinity for the wind element can sense sounds and auras from the wind, like a demon, able to hear you calling its name. Some can even fly through the air without using the Eye of God, relying solely on the wind element..."

"I can't use the wind element, you'll have to figure it out yourself, but you can ask Xiao for help."

"it is good!"

Since his master has spoken, he'll openly harass Xiao tomorrow!

He coughed twice and said to the air, "Xiao, the Emperor told me to come to you tomorrow to learn how to use the wind element. Don't wander around the Wangshu Inn!"

Since Xiao could hear him calling his name, he could naturally hear those words as well.

Hehehe, this is even more convenient than telepathy!

Seeing Jiang Bai's stance, Zhong Li shook his head helplessly.

He's even more lively than the sect leader; hopefully, Xiao won't find it too bothersome.

Wangshu Inn.

Xiao stood on the roof of Wangshu Inn, silently listening to the words carried to his ears by the wind, unsure of what to say.

He rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on, sensing that the days ahead wouldn't be peaceful.

Chapter 379 This was made for you by the Emperor!

The next morning, Jiang Bai, using Zhong Li's name, openly came to find Xiao.

Xiao didn't wait for him at Wangshu Inn; instead, he went to several places to clear out monsters.

It wasn't until Jiang Bai appeared at Wangshu Inn and called out to him loudly that he slowly rushed back and appeared in front of him.

For humans, traveling is very time-consuming, and even for immortals who can fly, it is the same.

But Xiao is different.

His true form is the Golden-Winged Roc King, and he has an extremely high affinity for the wind element. He can use elemental power without the Eye of God. After obtaining the Eye of God, he is even more powerful.

This is what is meant by being as swift as the wind, coming and going as one pleases.

"Where was Xiao Shangxian just now?" Jiang Bai put down the food he brought and asked with a grin.

"At Yaoguang Beach."

"Yaoguang Beach is quite far from here. How did you manage to hear me call you and rush over in a flash?"

Xiao didn't answer the question directly. He crossed his arms and asked, feigning ignorance, "What do you want with me?"

"It's like this, my master asked me to learn from you how to use the wind element. He praised you for your mastery of the wind element, saying you are the best at controlling it among all the people he knows, besides the Wind God..."

Hearing the praise from the Emperor in Jiang Bai's mouth, Xiao's ears twitched, and a faint blush appeared on the tips of his ears.

"Mr. Zhongli really said that?"

"Of course!" Jiang Bai said without changing his expression.

Although Zhongli didn't say it directly, that's what he meant.

He simply exaggerated a bit; it wasn't a lie.

"Then you shall follow me and learn from me. I will impart all that I know to you." Since it was the Emperor's request, Xiao naturally would not refuse.

"Then I'll be staying at Wangshu Inn for a while. Don't think I'm annoying, Immortal Xiao." Jiang Bai smiled brightly.

Looking at that radiant smile, Xiao felt a strange pang of regret for agreeing so easily.

"Xiao, try this! It's my cooking!"

Jiang Bai opened the food box he had brought, which contained a serving of sweet tofu pudding, a serving of mint jelly, and a serving of Lianli Zhenxin powder.

He brought them out one by one and set out spoons for each one.

Upon hearing that it was Zhong Li who had cooked, Xiao's gaze involuntarily fell on the food box, his eyes following Jiang Bai's movements.

He doesn't care much for food; he likes almond tofu simply because it has a dreamlike flavor.

However, if it is food prepared by the Emperor, then no matter how it tastes, it must be eaten properly.

"Come on, have a taste." Jiang Bai pushed Xiao to sit down on a chair and put a spoon in his hand.

Xiao first took a bite of the mint jelly. It was cool and bouncy, a completely different texture from almond tofu. It was like walking in the early summer night, with a cool breeze blowing and ruffling his hair, bringing a refreshing feeling.

I woke up again in the early morning after the rain. The air was cool and the dew was heavy on the leaves. The air was fresh.

Although it was just ordinary food, after eating it, his heart inexplicably calmed down, and the cries and screams that often echoed in his ears, as well as the pain, seemed to subside temporarily.

Jiang Bai rested her chin on her hand, looking at him expectantly, "This was specially made by Mr. Zhongli to see if it could relieve your mental stress. How was it? Did it work?"

"Yes." Xiao nodded gently.

This mint jelly likely uses some of the herbs from Lianli Zhenxin San (a traditional Chinese medicine formula), but in smaller doses, making it gentler and thus achieving this effect.

“The chef has already written the recipe for me, and I know how to make it. I will give a copy to the boss and have them make one for you every day.”

Although Jiang Bai didn't know what Xiao was going through, he figured it must be something unpleasant. Even Zhong Li didn't have a solution and could only provide temporary relief with medication.

But with this dish, things should be a little more comfortable from now on.